City Union Bank Seeks Shareholder Approval for 1:3 Bonus Issue and Director Appointment
City Union Bank has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for a 1:3 bonus share issue capitalizing Rs. 24,76,96,810 from Securities Premium Account and the appointment of Shri R Mohan as Independent Director from April 27, 2026 to May 15, 2030. E-voting is scheduled from April 30 to May 29, 2026, with results to be announced on or before June 2, 2026.

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City Union Bank has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for the issuance of bonus shares at a ratio of 1:3 and the appointment of an Independent Director. The bank's Board recommended the bonus share issue at its meeting held on April 27, 2026, subject to shareholder approval through remote e-voting.
Bonus Share Details
The proposed bonus share structure will provide shareholders with additional equity based on their existing holdings. Under the 1:3 ratio, investors will receive one bonus share for every three shares currently held in their portfolio. The bonus shares will be issued by capitalizing approximately Rs. 24,76,96,810 from the Securities Premium Account, as per the audited accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Bonus Ratio | 1:3 |
| Share Value | Re.1/- each |
| Capitalization Amount | Rs. 24,76,96,810 |
| Source | Securities Premium Account |
| Resolution Type | Ordinary Resolution |
The present authorized share capital of the Bank is Rs.100 crores out of which share capital of Rs.74,30,90,428 is paid up. As on March 31, 2026, the Securities Premium Account stood at Rs. 9,40,36,87,214.33 crores. The bonus shares will be allotted in dematerialised form only and shall rank pari-passu in all respects with the fully-paid up equity shares of the Bank as existing on the record date.
Independent Director Appointment
The postal ballot also seeks approval for the appointment of Shri R Mohan (DIN 06902614) as an Independent Director on the Board. He was co-opted as an Additional Director on April 27, 2026, and his appointment is proposed for the period from April 27, 2026 up to May 15, 2030. Shri Mohan brings extensive banking experience, having served the bank from 1975 in various capacities including General Manager-Credit and Chief General Manager. He holds 75,000 Equity Shares (0.010094%) as on April 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Shri R Mohan |
| DIN | 06902614 |
| Appointment Period | April 27, 2026 to May 15, 2030 |
| Resolution Type | Special Resolution |
| Board Committees | CSR, Credit, Risk Management, Nomination and Remuneration, Special Committee for frauds |
E-Voting Schedule and Process
Members of the Bank holding shares as on the cut-off date of April 24, 2026, are eligible to cast their vote through remote e-voting. The voting period commences on April 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. IST and concludes on May 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. IST. M/s. KUVS & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Tiruchirappalli, will act as Scrutinizers for this process.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date | April 24, 2026 |
| E-Voting Start | April 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. IST |
| E-Voting End | May 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. IST |
| Scrutinizer | M/s. KUVS & Associates |
| Results Announcement | On or before June 2, 2026 |
The results of the postal ballot shall be announced on or before June 2, 2026. Resolutions passed with requisite majority shall be deemed to have been passed on the last date of e-voting, May 29, 2026, at a general meeting. The e-voting facility is provided through National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).
Historical Stock Returns for City Union Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.62% | -0.02% | +6.46% | +14.39% | +49.63% | +60.15% |
How might the 1:3 bonus share issuance impact City Union Bank's stock liquidity and trading volumes in the coming quarters?
What strategic initiatives could Shri R Mohan's reappointment as Independent Director signal for the bank's future governance and credit policies?
Will the significant reduction in securities premium reserves following the bonus issue affect City Union Bank's capital adequacy ratios and future fundraising capabilities?


































