Key Dates
- Notice date: June 12, 2026
- Submission deadline for shareholders: August 28, 2026
- Financial years affected: 2018-2019 and onwards
Parties Involved
- Issuing Company: East West Freight Carriers Limited (CIN No.: L74110MH1981PLC298496)
- Registrar & Transfer Agent: M/s. Satellite Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd.
- Regulatory Authorities: Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPF)
- Stock Exchanges: BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 540006) and The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited (Scrip Code: 028105)
Financial Impact
Unclaimed dividends from financial years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 are specifically mentioned as outstanding, though exact amounts are not quantified in the disclosure. The company indicates that both the unclaimed dividend amounts and the underlying shares are subject to transfer to IEPF if not claimed.
Action Required from Shareholders
Shareholders must submit a duly completed and signed undertaking to the Company/Registrar & Transfer Agent by August 28, 2026. They may send scanned copies to info@satellitecorporate.com or cs@ewfcpl.com. For shares already transferred to IEPF, shareholders must apply online using Form IEPF-5 and send physical copies to the Company/RTA.
Consequences of Non-Action
If outstanding dividend amounts are not claimed by the deadline, the shares held in the shareholder's account (either in electronic or physical mode) will be transferred to the DEMAT account of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority. No claim shall lie against the Company after such transfer.
Communication Method
The advance notice has been sent through Registered Post and via email (where email addresses are available) to affected shareholders.