Cineline India Limited has fixed September 16, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholders eligible to receive the proposed final dividend of ₹1.25 per equity share for FY26. The Board of Directors recommended this payout during its meeting on May 15, 2026.

The dividend represents a 25% return on the face value of ₹5 per share. Payment will be made within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), subject to deduction of tax at source where applicable.

Dividend Eligibility and Payment

Shareholders whose names appear in the depository records as of the close of business on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, will be entitled to the dividend if approved by members at the AGM.

AGM Details and Agenda

The company will hold its 24th AGM on September 23, 2026, at 11:00 am through video conferencing or other audio-visual means. This mode complies with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI circulars regarding physical presence waivers.

The Board has placed three ordinary business items before shareholders:

E-Voting and Shareholder Instructions

Remote e-voting is facilitated by MUFG Intime India Private Limited. The voting window opens on September 20, 2026, at 9:00 am and closes on September 22, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Shareholders can vote via NSDL, CDSL, or the InstaVote platform.

The company urges members to update their email addresses with depository participants or the Registrar and Transfer Agent to receive documents electronically. This supports the company’s green initiative. Letters with web-links and QR codes for the FY26 Annual Report are being sent to members without registered emails, identified as of August 21, 2026.

Physical shareholders must furnish PAN and bank details to receive dividends electronically. This intimation was issued under Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Cineline India Limited has filed its annual report for FY26, reporting a significant financial turnaround with revenue rising 15% to ₹24,205 lakh and net profit reaching ₹1,152 lakh. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹1.25 per equity share, subject to shareholder approval at the 24th Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 23, 2026.

The company transitioned from a net loss of ₹6,064 lakh in FY25 to a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹1,152 lakh in FY26. This improvement was driven by a 15% increase in total revenue to ₹24,501 lakh and a 37% surge in EBITDA to ₹5,778 lakh. The exhibition business remained resilient, with net box office collections growing 8% to ₹15,092 lakh.

Financial Performance Highlights

Cineline India achieved its highest-ever financial performance since the launch of the MovieMAX brand in 2022. Key financial metrics for FY26 include:

*Pre-Ind AS figures cited in key highlights; Ind AS PAT is ₹1,152 lakh.

The company also strengthened its balance sheet, emerging debt-free during the year. Cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹990 lakh as of March 31, 2026. The Board highlighted that the company crossed the ₹200 crore revenue milestone within three years of the MovieMAX launch.

Operational Growth and Expansion

Cineline India expanded its operational network to 85 screens across 22 cinemas in 15 cities during FY26. The company entered Tamil Nadu through Chennai and added new properties in Bareilly and Silvassa. It also introduced its first Operations and Maintenance (O&M) model, reinforcing its capital-light expansion strategy.

Key operating metrics showed strong momentum:

• Admissions: Increased to 68.6 lakh, up 92% from FY23 levels.
• Average Ticket Price (ATP): Rose 8% YoY to ₹259.
• Spend Per Head (SPH): Grew 19% YoY to ₹105.
• F&B Collections: Net F&B collections grew 21% to ₹6,874 lakh, contributing 28.4% of total revenue.

Dhurandhar emerged as the year's highest-grossing title, generating gross box office collections of ₹29.69 crore. The company aims to expand its network to 105-110 screens by FY27 through a secured pipeline of 20-25 additional screens, focusing on high-growth markets in North, West, and South India.

AGM Details and Corporate Actions

The 24th Annual General Meeting will be conducted via Video Conference or Other Audio-Visual Means on September 23, 2026, starting at 11:00 am. Shareholders holding shares as of the record date, September 16, 2026, will be eligible for the dividend payout. Electronic copies of the AGM notice and annual report have been dispatched to registered email IDs.

The meeting agenda includes the adoption of audited financial statements, declaration of the final dividend, and the re-appointment of Mrs. Hiral Kanakia as a Director. Remote e-voting will be available from September 20 to September 22, 2026.