Cheviot Company Limited has issued a formal public notice to its shareholders, announcing the impending transfer of unpaid dividend for FY 2018-19 and eligible ordinary shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority. The notice was published in newspapers on 8th May 2026, pursuant to Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 6(3)(a) of the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, and in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notice was published in Business Standard (all India edition, English) and Sukhabar (Bengali regional edition).

Key Dates and Deadlines

Shareholders are urged to take note of the critical timelines associated with this transfer process. The company has already initiated outreach to affected shareholders and has set a firm deadline for claims.

Basis for Transfer

Under Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Schedule VI of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, ordinary shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more are required to be transferred to the DEMAT account of the IEPF Authority. Correspondingly, the unpaid or unclaimed dividend for FY 2018-19, having remained unclaimed for a period of seven years, will be credited to the IEPF on 30th August 2026. In case no communication is received from the shareholders concerned by 30th August 2026, the company shall take necessary steps in accordance with the IEPF Rules to transfer the said shares to the IEPF Authority without further notice.

Shareholder Action Required

Shareholders whose names appear on the affected lists are requested to take immediate action to claim their unpaid or unclaimed dividend. The company has made the following information available on its website at https://www.cheviotgroup.com/investors :

• List of Unpaid or Unclaimed Dividend Lying with the Company — member-wise details of unclaimed FY 2018-19 dividend
• List of Shares to be Transferred to the IEPF Authority — names, Folio Number / DP ID – Client ID, unclaimed dividend amounts, and number of ordinary shares due for transfer

Physical shareholders are additionally reminded that folios without PAN and KYC details will be eligible to receive dividend only through electronic mode after furnishing the required PAN and KYC information. Prescribed forms (ISR-1, ISR-2, ISR-3, SH-13, SH-14) are available for download on the company's investor relations webpage under the tab "Communication to members holding shares in physical form."

Transfer Procedure

The company has outlined the mechanism by which the transfer to the IEPF Authority will be effected, depending on the form in which shares are held:

• Dematerialised shares: The company will inform the relevant depository(ies) by way of corporate action for transfer in favour of the IEPF Authority.
• Physical shares: The company will issue new share certificate(s) in lieu of the original share certificate(s), following which the depository will be instructed to convert the certificates into DEMAT form and transfer them to the IEPF Authority. Upon issuance of new share certificate(s), the original share certificate(s) registered in the name of such shareholders will stand automatically cancelled and deemed non-negotiable.

Reclaiming Transferred Dividend and Shares

Shareholders whose dividend and/or shares have already been transferred to the IEPF Authority may reclaim them by contacting the company's Nodal Officer at investorservices@chevijute.com to obtain an Entitlement Letter, prior to filing an online application in e-Form IEPF 5. Further information is available on the IEPF portal at www.iepf.gov.in or on the company's website. No claim shall lie against the company in respect of dividend and/or shares once transferred to the IEPF. The notice was signed by Aditya Banerjee, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, and Nodal Officer, on behalf of Cheviot Company Limited, from Kolkata.

Cheviot Company Limited has launched its Second 100-Day Campaign titled 'Saksham Niveshak' to facilitate shareholder services and address unclaimed dividend issues. The comprehensive initiative demonstrates the company's commitment to enhancing investor relations and ensuring shareholders receive their rightful benefits.

Campaign Details and Timeline

The Second 100-Day Campaign 'Saksham Niveshak' operates from April 1, 2026 to July 9, 2026. This initiative specifically targets KYC updates and facilitates direct payment of unclaimed or unpaid dividends to eligible shareholders.

Shareholder Action Requirements

Shareholders whose names appear in the unclaimed dividend list must approach the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Maheshwari Datamatics Private Limited. The RTA can be contacted via email at mdpldc@yahoo.com or through in-person verification at 23, R. N. Mukherjee Road, 5th Floor, Kolkata – 700001.

For shareholders holding dematerialised shares, the process involves updating KYC details with respective Depository Participants and submitting self-attested copies of the updated Client Master List to the company or RTA.

Special Transfer Window Initiative

Cheviot has opened another special window for transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities, valid for one year from February 5, 2026 till February 4, 2027. This initiative follows SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026.

Contact Information and Support

Shareholders requiring assistance can contact the company directly at investorservices@chevjute.com . The company emphasizes prompt action during the campaign period to prevent transfer of unpaid or unclaimed dividends to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).

The notice has been published in Business Standard (English) and Sukhabar (Bengali) newspapers on April 17, 2026, ensuring wide accessibility for shareholders across different linguistic preferences.