EPL Limited Allots 13,942 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option Scheme 2020

EPL Limited has announced the allotment of 13,942 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2020 (ESOS 2020) on February 18, 2026. The allotment follows the exercise of stock options by grantees under the company's employee stock option program. Share Allotment Details The Security Committee of the Board of Directors approved the allotment of equity shares with specific parameters: Parameter: Details Number of Shares Allotted: 13,942 Face Value per Share: Rs. 2.00 Scheme: Employee Stock Option Scheme 2020 Share Ranking: Pari passu with existing shares The newly allotted equity shares rank pari passu with the existing fully paid-up equity shares of the company, ensuring equal rights and privileges for all shareholders. Impact on Share Capital The allotment has resulted in an increase in the company's paid-up equity share capital structure: Metric: Before Allotment After Allotment Paid-up Share Capital: Rs. 64,04,67,802 Rs. 64,04,95,686 Total Number of Shares: 32,02,33,901 32,02,47,843 Face Value per Share: Rs. 2.00 Rs. 2.00 The increase represents the addition of 13,942 equity shares to the company's existing share base, with the total share count rising to 32,02,47,843 shares. Regulatory Compliance EPL Limited has submitted this intimation in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has specifically clarified that while the disclosure is being made under regulatory requirements, the allotment is not considered material in nature to the company. The information regarding this allotment has been made available on the company's official website at eplglobal.com for stakeholder reference and transparency. EPL Limited announced its Q3FY26 financial results on February 13, 2026, demonstrating strong operational performance across both standalone and consolidated operations. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, in compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations. Consolidated Financial Performance The company delivered robust consolidated financial results for Q3FY26: Metric: Q3FY26 Q3FY25 Growth (%) Revenue from Operations: ₹11,488 million ₹10,143 million +13.3% Net Profit After Tax: ₹831 million ₹941 million -11.7% Basic EPS: ₹2.55 ₹2.93 -13.0% Diluted EPS: ₹2.55 ₹2.92 -12.7% The consolidated revenue growth of 13.3% reflects strong operational execution across global markets. Despite lower net profit compared to the previous year, the company maintained healthy operational metrics. Standalone Results Highlights The standalone financial performance showed exceptional growth: Metric: Q3FY26 Q3FY25 Growth (%) Revenue from Operations: ₹3,468 million ₹3,190 million +8.7% Net Profit After Tax: ₹1,264 million ₹441 million +186.6% Basic EPS: ₹3.95 ₹1.38 +186.2% Total Income: ₹4,418 million ₹3,488 million +26.7% Segment-wise Performance The consolidated segment results showed varied performance across geographical regions: Segment: Q3FY26 Revenue Q3FY25 Revenue Growth (%) AMESA: ₹3,877 million ₹3,535 million +9.7% EAP: ₹2,951 million ₹2,500 million +18.0% AMERICAS: ₹3,229 million ₹2,713 million +19.0% EUROPE: ₹2,437 million ₹2,257 million +8.0% Board Meeting and Leadership Changes The Board meeting held on February 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:41 PM IST, resulted in significant developments: Parameter: Details Meeting Date: February 13, 2026 New Managing Director: Hemant Bakshi Appointment Duration: Five years Effective Date: January 1, 2026 Subject to: Shareholder approval The Board appointed Hemant Bakshi as Managing Director and Global Chief Executive Officer for five years, effective January 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Exceptional Items and Regulatory Impact The company reported exceptional items totaling ₹120 million in consolidated results, primarily due to: New Labour Codes implementation resulting in ₹53 million increase in gratuity liability Factory unit closure costs of ₹67 million in a subsidiary These items reflect regulatory compliance and operational restructuring costs Financial Position and Ratios Key financial metrics demonstrate the company's strong position: Ratio: Consolidated Standalone Debt-Equity Ratio: 0.28 times 0.40 times Current Ratio: 1.41 times 1.01 times Operating Margin: 20.01% 17.02% Net Profit Margin: 8.18% 28.62% The financial results and related documents have been made available on the company's website at eplglobal.com, with necessary arrangements for newspaper publication as per SEBI regulations. We’re building Scanx - to help you express your trading & investing idea, to help you analyse the markets better. 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