Matrimony.com Grants 14,500 Stock Options to Employees Under ESOS 2014

Matrimony.com Limited has granted 14,500 stock options to its employees under the Employee Stock Option Scheme 2014, as approved by the company's Nomination and Remuneration Committee on March 25, 2026.

Stock Option Grant Details

The committee, acting under the authority granted through a shareholder resolution passed via postal ballot on January 2, 2018, approved the grant with specific terms for employee compensation.

Parameter: Details Number of Options: 14,500 Exercise Price: Rs.408.20 per share Scheme: Employee Stock Option Scheme 2014 Grant Date: March 25, 2026 Face Value per Share: Rs.5

Exercise Price Determination

The exercise price of Rs.408.20 per share was determined based on the closing price of Matrimony.com's shares on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on March 24, 2026. This pricing methodology ensures that the exercise price reflects the current market valuation of the company's equity.

Employee Benefits Structure

The granted stock options carry the right for employees to apply for an equivalent number of equity shares of the company. Each equity share has a face value of Rs.5, providing employees with potential ownership stakes in the organization based on the company's performance and their individual vesting schedules.

Regulatory Compliance

The grant operates under the comprehensive framework of ESOS 2014, ensuring all terms and conditions align with the established employee stock option scheme. The announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, demonstrating the company's commitment to transparent corporate governance and timely disclosure of material information to stakeholders.

Matrimony.com Limited has successfully completed the extinguishment of 8,93,129 equity shares following its buyback program completion. The company announced the share extinguishment on February 26, 2026, in compliance with Regulations 11 and 24(iv) of the SEBI Buyback Regulations, marking the final step in its share repurchase initiative.

Buyback Program Overview

The buyback program involved repurchasing 8,93,129 fully paid-up equity shares at ₹655 per share for a total consideration of ₹5,850 Lakhs excluding transaction costs. The buyback was conducted through the tender offer route using the stock exchange mechanism via BSE Limited as the designated exchange, with the tendering period running from February 05-11, 2026.

Parameter: Details Shares Bought Back: 8,93,129 Buyback Price: ₹655 per share Total Consideration: ₹5,850 Lakhs Extinguishment Date: February 23, 2026 Settlement Date: February 18, 2026

Strong Market Response

The buyback received overwhelming investor response, with KFin Technologies Limited as the registrar processing 10,015 valid bids for 66,00,261 equity shares. This represented approximately 7.39 times oversubscription compared to the shares offered for buyback.

Category: Reserved Shares Valid Bids Shares Tendered Oversubscription Small Shareholders: 1,33,970 9,863 7,67,602 5.73x General Category: 7,59,159 152 58,32,659 7.68x Total: 8,93,129 10,015 66,00,261 7.39x

Capital Structure Changes

Following the share extinguishment, the company's capital structure has been updated with significant changes to both paid-up capital and shareholding pattern. The extinguishment was processed through Central Depository Services (India) Limited on February 23, 2026.

Capital Structure: Pre-Buyback (₹ Lakhs) Post-Buyback (₹ Lakhs) Authorized Share Capital: 2,010.00 2,010.00 Paid-up Share Capital: 1,078.17 1,033.51 Total Outstanding Shares: 2,15,63,422 2,06,70,293

Updated Shareholding Pattern

The buyback has resulted in changes to the shareholding structure, with promoter shareholding increasing due to the reduction in total share count. The new shareholding pattern reflects the impact of share extinguishment on ownership percentages.

Shareholding Category: Pre-Buyback Shares Pre-Buyback % Post-Buyback Shares Post-Buyback % Promoters & Promoter Group: 1,17,74,726 54.61% 1,17,74,726 56.96% Public Shareholders: 97,88,696 45.39% 88,95,567 43.04% Total: 2,15,63,422 100.00% 2,06,70,293 100.00%

Regulatory Compliance

The extinguishment process was completed in full compliance with SEBI Buyback Regulations, with all necessary certifications obtained from depositories and regulatory authorities. The company submitted the required documentation to BSE Limited, including certificates from Central Depository Services (India) Limited confirming the successful extinguishment of shares in dematerialized form. KFin Technologies Limited served as the registrar and transfer agent for the buyback process, while Saffron Capital Advisors Private Limited acted as the manager to the offer.

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