Apcotex Industries Limited Issues Public Notice for Transfer of Equity Shares and Dividend to IEPF Authority

Apcotex Industries Limited has issued a public notice to its equity shareholders regarding the impending transfer of unclaimed equity shares and unpaid dividends to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority. The notice was published in Business Standard (English) and Mumbai Lakshadeep (Marathi) on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 and Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Regulatory Basis for Transfer

The transfer is being undertaken pursuant to Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended from time to time. Under these provisions, dividends that remain unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more are required to be transferred to the IEPF Authority. Correspondingly, all equity shares in respect of which dividends have not been claimed for seven consecutive years or more are also liable to be transferred to the IEPF Authority.

Actions Already Taken and Upcoming Transfers

The company has outlined the key actions taken and those scheduled for the current financial year:

Parameter: Details Shares Already Transferred: Transferred to IEPF Authority during financial year 2025-26 for shares with unclaimed dividends of seven or more consecutive years Upcoming Transfer Period: Financial year 2026-27 Shareholder Response Deadline: July 10, 2026 IEPF Authority Website: www.iepf.gov.in Company IEPF Details Page: https://apcotex.com/investor-transfer-to-iepf

The details of unpaid and unclaimed dividends are regularly updated on the IEPF Authority's website as well as on the company's own website. Shareholders are encouraged to verify their dividend status and check whether their shares are liable for transfer before the deadline.

Impact on Physical Shareholders

Shareholders holding shares in physical form whose shares are liable to be transferred to the IEPF Authority should take particular note of the following implications:

The company will issue new share certificate(s) in lieu of the original share certificate(s) held by them for the purpose of transfer to the IEPF Authority.

Upon issuance of new certificates and subsequent crediting of shares to the IEPF demat account, the original share certificate(s) registered in the shareholder's name will automatically stand cancelled and be deemed non-negotiable.

Details uploaded on the company's website shall be deemed adequate notice in respect of the issuance of new share certificate(s) for the purpose of IEPF transfer.

How Shareholders Can Reclaim Transferred Assets

Shareholders whose dividends and shares have been transferred to the IEPF Authority are not without recourse. Both unclaimed dividends and transferred shares, including all benefits accruing on such shares, can be claimed back from the IEPF Authority by:

Filing an online application in the prescribed e-Form IEPF-5 available at www.iepf.gov.in .

Sending a physical copy of the duly signed application (as per the specimen signature recorded with the company) to the company's Registered Office.

Enclosing the requisite documents as enumerated in e-Form IEPF-5.

If no communication is received from concerned shareholders by July 10, 2026, the company will proceed to transfer the shares to the IEPF Authority by way of corporate action as per the procedure stipulated in the Rules. No claim shall lie against the company in respect of the unpaid or unclaimed dividend amount and the corresponding equity shares so transferred.

Contact Details for Shareholder Queries

Shareholders seeking further information or assistance are requested to contact the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agents:

Parameter: Details Registrar Name: M/s. MUFG Intime India Private Limited Unit: Apcotex Industries Limited Address: C-101, 247 Park, L.B.S. Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai - 400083 Telephone: +91-22-49186270 Email: investorhelpline@apcotex.com

The notice has been signed by Drigesh Mittal, Head - Company Secretary & Legal, on behalf of Apcotex Industries Limited, from Navi Mumbai, dated May 9, 2026.

Apcotex Industries Limited delivered a robust financial performance for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, with its Board of Directors approving the audited financial results on May 6, 2026. The company, a leading producer of Synthetic Rubber and Synthetic Latex, reported significant profitability improvements driven by volume growth and margin expansion. The earnings presentation highlights record-high sales volumes and the highest export sales volume to date, underscoring the company's expanding global footprint. In compliance with Regulation 30 & 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company published newspaper advertisements of the financial results in Business Standard (English) and Mumbai Lakshadweep (Marathi). As per Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the audio recording of the earnings conference call held on May 7, 2026, discussing the financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, has been hosted on the company's website and is available at https://apcotex.com/investor-quarterly-report .

Quarterly Financial Performance

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Apcotex Industries reported operational revenue of INR 3,976 Mn, a growth of 13.8% year-on-year compared to INR 3,494 Mn in Q4 FY25. Total expenses for the quarter stood at INR 3,429 Mn. Net profit after tax (PAT) for Q4 FY26 surged 106.5% to INR 347 Mn from INR 168 Mn in the same period last year. The company reported an EBITDA of INR 547 Mn for the quarter, a 42.1% increase from INR 385 Mn in Q4 FY25, with the EBITDA margin expanding to 13.76% from 11.02%.

The following table summarises the key quarterly financial metrics:

Metric: Q4 FY26 Q4 FY25 YoY Growth Operational Revenue (INR Mn): 3,976 3,494 13.8% EBITDA (INR Mn): 547 385 42.1% EBITDA Margin (%): 13.76% 11.02% 274 Bps Net Profit (INR Mn): 347 168 106.5% Diluted EPS (INR): 6.70 3.23 107.4%

Full-Year Financial Performance

For the full year ended March 31, 2026, Apcotex Industries reported operational revenue of INR 14,415 Mn, compared to INR 13,924 Mn in FY25, representing a 3.5% year-on-year growth. EBITDA for FY26 increased substantially to INR 1,774 Mn from INR 1,248 Mn in FY25, a rise of 42.1%. The EBITDA margin improved to 12.31% from 8.96% in the previous year. Profit after tax for the year nearly doubled, rising 87.5% to INR 1,014 Mn from INR 541 Mn in FY25.

Metric: FY26 FY25 YoY Growth Operational Revenue (INR Mn): 14,415 13,924 3.5% EBITDA (INR Mn): 1,774 1,248 42.1% EBITDA Margin (%): 12.31% 8.96% 335 Bps Net Profit (INR Mn): 1,014 541 87.5% Diluted EPS (INR): 19.56 10.43 87.5%

Operational and Strategic Highlights

The company achieved record-high sales volumes with a 14% year-on-year growth, driven by strong demand across markets. Export sales volume also grew 14% year-on-year. Apcotex Industries maintained a strong balance sheet, remaining net cash positive with cash and investments exceeding borrowings by INR 700 Mn. The Board has recommended a final dividend of INR 5.5 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval. This takes the total dividend for FY26 to INR 8.0 per equity share, including the interim dividend.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of March 31, 2026, the company's total assets stood at INR 9,865 Mn. Shareholders' funds increased to INR 6,210 Mn from INR 5,532 Mn in the previous year. Cash and cash equivalents stood at INR 318 Mn, while other bank balances were INR 141 Mn. The company continued its focus on strategic growth and capacity expansion through disciplined capital expenditure projects.

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