AU Small Finance Bank Allots 2,57,820 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option Plans

AU Small Finance Bank has completed the allotment of 2,57,820 equity shares on March 2, 2026, following the exercise of employee stock options under multiple Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs). The bank disclosed this development to the National Stock Exchange and BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. ESOP Exercise Details The allotment encompasses shares from four different ESOP schemes implemented by the bank over the years. Each equity share carries a face value of Rs. 10. The distribution across various ESOP schemes demonstrates the bank's continued commitment to employee participation in ownership. ESOP Scheme Number of Equity Shares ESOP 2016 23,985 ESOP 2018 12,976 ESOP 2020 1,70,497 ESOP 2023 50,362 Total 2,57,820 Impact on Share Capital The allotment has resulted in an increase in the bank's paid-up equity share capital. The capital structure change reflects the conversion of employee stock options into actual equity ownership. Parameter Amount (Rs.) Previous Paid-up Capital 7,47,83,32,320 Revised Paid-up Capital 7,48,09,10,520 Increase 25,78,200 Regulatory Compliance The bank has fulfilled its disclosure obligations by informing both major stock exchanges about this corporate action. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Manmohan Parnami signed the regulatory filing, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations governing employee stock option exercises and subsequent share allotments. AU Small Finance Bank Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process, with shareholders approving both special resolutions through remote e-voting. The bank announced the results on March 2, 2026, following the conclusion of the voting period on February 28, 2026. Postal Ballot Overview The postal ballot process was conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements under Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations. The bank engaged Central Depository Services (India) Limited as the service provider for remote e-voting facilities. Parameter: Details Total Shareholders: 186310 Postal Ballot Notice Date: January 20, 2026 E-voting Period: January 30, 2026 to February 28, 2026 Result Declaration: March 2, 2026 Cut-off Date: January 23, 2026 Resolution 1: Independent Director Appointment The first special resolution for appointing Mr. Phani Shankar (DIN: 09663183) as an Independent Director received overwhelming support from shareholders. The resolution achieved near-unanimous approval across all shareholder categories. Category: Shares Held Votes Polled % Polled Votes in Favor Votes Against % in Favor Promoter Group: 170298412 170298412 100.0000 170298412 0 100.0000 Public Institutions: 506111907 391971878 77.4477 391971878 0 100.0000 Public Non-Institutions: 70993161 21938619 30.9024 21937231 1388 99.9937 Total: 747403480 584208909 78.1651 584207521 1388 99.9998 Resolution 2: ESOS Amendments The second special resolution concerning amendments to the AU Employees Stock Option Scheme 2023 also received strong shareholder approval, though with more varied voting patterns among institutional investors. Category: Shares Held Votes Polled % Polled Votes in Favor Votes Against % in Favor Promoter Group: 170298412 170298412 100.0000 170298412 0 100.0000 Public Institutions: 506111907 391953549 77.4440 294376093 97577456 75.1048 Public Non-Institutions: 70993161 21938619 30.9024 21936662 1957 99.9911 Total: 747403480 584190580 78.1627 486611167 97579413 83.2966 Scrutinizer's Certification CS Manoj Maheshwari from V. M. & Associates served as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The scrutinizer confirmed that both resolutions were passed with the requisite majority as per regulatory requirements. The voting process was conducted entirely through remote e-voting, with no physical postal ballot forms received. Regulatory Compliance The bank ensured full compliance with regulatory frameworks, including: Notice dispatch to 180473 shareholders via email on January 29, 2026 Advertisement publication in Financial Express (English) and Nafa Nuksan (vernacular) newspapers on January 30, 2026 Proper maintenance of voting records and data security protocols Timely submission of results to stock exchanges The successful completion of the postal ballot demonstrates strong shareholder confidence in the bank's governance decisions and strategic initiatives. Both resolutions are deemed effective from February 28, 2026, the last date of the e-voting period. We’re building Scanx - to help you express your trading & investing idea, to help you analyse the markets better. Stock Markets are the true indicator of the growth of any country's economy. We are bullish on India, we are bullish on India's prospects to be one of largest economies of the world. 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