YES Bank Allots 1,78,130 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option Schemes

YES Bank Limited has announced the allotment of equity shares under its employee stock option schemes, marking another step in its employee compensation programs. The bank's Nomination & Remuneration Committee approved the allotment on March 6, 2026, demonstrating the continued utilization of employee stock ownership plans. Share Allotment Details The committee approved the allotment of 1,78,130 equity shares with a face value of Rs. 2 each. These shares were allotted pursuant to the exercise of stock options under two schemes: the YBL PESOP 2020 Plan under YBL ESOS 2020 Scheme and the YBL RSU Plan 2024. Parameter: Details Shares Allotted: 1,78,130 equity shares Face Value: Rs. 2 per share Allotment Date: March 6, 2026 Amount Realized: Rs. 20,22,317.50 Impact on Share Capital The allotment resulted in an increase in the bank's paid-up share capital. The exercise of stock options generated Rs. 20,22,317.50 for the bank, reflecting the financial benefit of employee stock option exercises. Metric: Before Allotment After Allotment Paid-up Share Capital: Rs. 62,758,905,354 Rs. 62,759,261,614 Number of Equity Shares: 31,379,452,677 31,379,630,807 Face Value per Share: Rs. 2 Rs. 2 Employee Stock Option Schemes The allotment was executed under two distinct employee compensation plans. The YBL ESOS 2020 Scheme, specifically through its YBL PESOP 2020 Plan component, and the more recent YBL RSU Plan 2024 facilitated this share allotment. These schemes represent the bank's commitment to employee ownership and long-term incentive structures. Regulatory Compliance YES Bank has ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by hosting the relevant information on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited weblinks on its official website at www.yes.bank.in . This disclosure aligns with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, ensuring transparency in corporate actions related to share allotments. YES Bank Limited has announced a significant leadership transition with the appointment of Mr. Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (Designate). The appointment follows the Reserve Bank of India's approval for his role as MD & CEO for a 3-year term. Leadership Transition Timeline The bank's Board of Directors, based on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee's recommendation, has structured a phased transition to ensure operational continuity: Phase: Period Role Designate Period: March 12, 2026 to April 05, 2026 MD & CEO (Designate) Formal Leadership: From April 06, 2026 MD & CEO Term Duration: 3 years From date of taking charge Mr. Tonse will serve as MD & CEO Designate from March 12, 2026 to April 05, 2026 to facilitate smooth transition and familiarize himself with the bank's business and operations. He will formally assume charge as MD & CEO on April 06, 2026, succeeding current MD & CEO Prashant Kumar, who demits office on April 05, 2026. Professional Background and Experience Mr. Vinay M. Tonse brings extensive banking expertise, having most recently served as Managing Director (Retail Business and Operations) at State Bank of India from November 2023 to November 2025. In this role, he managed SBI's entire domestic network comprising: Network Parameter: Scale Branch Network: Nearly 23,000 branches Employee Strength: Around 2,33,426 Business Levels: Rs.76 lac crore (as on November 30, 2025) Career Journey and Qualifications Mr. Tonse holds a B.Com from St. Joseph College of Commerce, Bangalore, and a Master's in Commerce from Bangalore University. He began his banking career with SBI in 1988 as a Probationary Officer and has accumulated diverse experience across various banking functions including: Corporate Credit and International Banking Treasury Operations and Equity Portfolio Management Retail Banking and Agriculture & Rural Banking Training and business operations Key Leadership Roles Throughout his career, Mr. Tonse has held several significant positions, including a notable deputation as Managing Director & CEO of SBI Mutual Funds from June 2020 to December 2022, where he led India's largest Asset Management Company. He also served as Chief General Manager of SBI's Chennai Circle from June 2018 to June 2020. His international experience includes serving as Chief Executive Officer of SBI's Osaka Branch in Japan from August 2009 to June 2013, and working with the Credit/Forex Offshore Banking Unit in Singapore. Other notable assignments include roles in treasury marketing, equity & commodities, and corporate accounts management across various SBI locations. Regulatory Compliance The appointment disclosure has been made available on the bank's website at www.yes.bank.in in compliance with listing regulations. YES Bank will provide further intimation to stock exchanges when Mr. Tonse formally assumes charge as Managing Director & CEO. 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. 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