ACME Solar Holdings Confirms Postal Ballot Notice Dispatch for ESOP 2024 Amendments
ACME Solar Holdings Limited confirmed the dispatch of its Postal Ballot Notice on May 13, 2026, seeking shareholder approval via remote e-voting for two special resolutions under ESOP 2024—amendments to the scheme and extension of option grants to subsidiary/holding company employees. The e-voting window runs from May 14 to June 12, 2026, with results to be declared on or before June 15, 2026. The total approved option pool of 1,56,66,237 ESOPs remains unchanged, with no incremental dilution arising from the proposed resolutions.

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ACME Solar Holdings Limited submitted newspaper clippings to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on May 13, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The submission confirms the completion of dispatch of the Postal Ballot Notice and intimation of the Remote E-voting facility to eligible shareholders. The advertisements were published on May 13, 2026, in the Financial Express (All Editions) in English and Jansatta (Delhi Edition) in Hindi, and are also available on the company's website at www.acmesolar.in . The notice was signed by Rajesh Sodhi, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Membership No.: F3043), from Gurugram.
Background: Postal Ballot for ESOP 2024
The Postal Ballot Notice, originally dated May 07, 2026, was dispatched electronically to eligible members on May 12, 2026. It seeks member approval through remote e-voting for two special resolutions related to the ACME Employee Stock Option Plan 2024. Members whose names appear in the Register of Members/Register of Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date of Friday, May 08, 2026, are entitled to participate in the e-voting process.
The two special resolutions proposed for member approval are summarised below:
| Resolution No.: | Particulars | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amendments in "ACME Employee Stock Option Plan 2024" | Special Resolution |
| 2 | Grant of Options to Employees of Subsidiary Company(ies) and/or Holding Company(ies) under the ACME Employee Stock Option Plan 2024 | Special Resolution |
E-Voting Schedule
The company has engaged KFin Technologies Limited to facilitate the remote e-voting facility. Members may cast their votes electronically during the following period:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Commencement of e-voting: | 09:00 A.M. (IST) on Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| End of e-voting: | 05:00 P.M. (IST) on Friday, June 12, 2026 |
| Cut-off Date: | Friday, May 08, 2026 |
| Results Declaration: | On or before Monday, June 15, 2026 |
| Scrutinizer: | Mr. Deepak Kukreja and Ms. Monika Kohli, Partners, M/s DMK Associates |
The resolutions, if passed with the requisite majority, shall be deemed to have been passed on the last date specified for remote e-voting, i.e., Friday, June 12, 2026. Results will be communicated to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited within 2 (two) working days from the conclusion of e-voting.
Resolution 1: Amendments to ACME Employee Stock Option Plan 2024
The ACME Employee Stock Option Plan 2024 was originally approved by the Board of Directors and shareholders on June 26, 2024, and June 27, 2024, respectively. Subsequent amendments were approved in October 2024, prior to the listing of the company's equity shares on November 13, 2024. Post-listing, the scheme was ratified by members on February 21, 2025, in compliance with Regulation 12(1)(ii) of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 07, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC), approved the following categories of amendments to the scheme:
- Deletion of provisions applicable only to the pre-listing phase of the company
- Removal of references and procedural provisions no longer relevant after listing
- Incorporation of administrative clarifications to facilitate efficient implementation in a listed company environment
The proposed amendments do not alter any economic parameters of the scheme, including the overall option pool, the quantum of options granted, vesting conditions, exercise price, or employee eligibility. The NRC and the Board have confirmed that the proposed amendments are not prejudicial to the interests of eligible employees or option holders.
Resolution 2: Grant of Options to Subsidiary and Holding Company Employees
The second special resolution seeks member approval for the grant of employee stock options under ESOP 2024 to eligible employees of the company's subsidiary company(ies) and/or holding company(ies), including grants made on or after the date of listing and future grants, in accordance with Regulation 6(3)(c) of the SEBI SBEB Regulations.
The total approved option pool under the scheme remains 1,56,66,237 (One Crore Fifty Six Lakh Sixty Six Thousand Two Hundred and Thirty Seven) ESOPs, and no incremental dilution arises on account of this extension. Each ESOP, when exercised, would be converted into one equity share of the company of face value of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two Only) fully paid-up.
The company has also resolved, pursuant to the Audit Committee's approval at its meeting held on April 22, 2026, to cross-charge the relevant subsidiary(ies) and/or holding company(ies) for costs incurred upon exercise of stock options granted to their employees, ensuring the company does not bear any financial burden on account of such stock options.
Key Scheme Parameters
The following table summarises the key parameters of the ACME Employee Stock Option Plan 2024 as disclosed in the Postal Ballot Notice:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Option Pool: | 1,56,66,237 ESOPs |
| Face Value per Share: | Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two Only) |
| Minimum Vesting Period: | 1 (one) year from Grant Date |
| Maximum Vesting Period: | 4 (Four) years from Grant Date |
| Maximum Exercise Period (while in employment): | 5 (Five) years from date of Vesting |
| Exercise Price: | Not less than face value; up to Market Price as on Grant Date |
| Valuation Method: | Fair value method |
| Implementation Route: | Trust route (ACME Employees Welfare Trust) |
| Share Issuance: | New issue of shares by the company |
The Postal Ballot Notice, along with the redlined version of the amended scheme, is available for inspection on the company's website at www.acmesolar.in . Members with queries may contact KFin Technologies Limited at its toll-free number 1800 309 4001 or reach the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, Rajesh Sodhi, at cs.acme@acme.in .
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Historical Stock Returns for ACME Solar Holdings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.44% | -4.38% | +5.17% | +10.72% | +27.71% | +11.61% |
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