DCB Bank Limited has published newspaper advertisements and issued formal notices regarding the transfer of unclaimed dividends from FY 2018-19 and corresponding equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority. The transfer is scheduled for July 7, 2026, in compliance with regulatory requirements under the Companies Act, 2013.

Regulatory Compliance and Advertisement Publication

The bank filed a notice with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on April 2, 2026, under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Rubi Chaturvedi signed the regulatory filing, confirming the publication of advertisements in Business Standard (English) and Pudhari (Marathi) newspapers on April 2, 2026.

Comprehensive IEPF Transfer Process

The bank has sent individual reminder letters dated March 20, 2026, to all shareholders whose dividends have remained unpaid or unclaimed for seven consecutive years (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). The underlying shares corresponding to these unclaimed dividends will also be transferred to IEPF Authority unless claims are made before the deadline.

Transfer Mechanism by Shareholding Mode:

Physical Mode:

• New share certificates issued in favor of IEPF Authority
• Original certificates deemed cancelled and non-negotiable

Demat Mode:

• Corporate action through depositories
• Direct transfer to IEPF Authority's demat account

Shareholder Documentation Requirements

The bank's registrar, MUFG Intime India Private Limited, is managing the claim process from their Mumbai office. Shareholders must submit specific documentation based on their shareholding mode:

Sample Unclaimed Dividend Details

Based on individual notices sent to shareholders, the bank has provided detailed breakdowns of unclaimed amounts across multiple financial years:

KYC Compliance and Digital Services

The bank has reminded shareholders about mandatory KYC updates pursuant to SEBI circulars dated June 23, 2025, and June 10, 2024. These requirements mandate recording of PAN, address with PIN code, mobile number, bank account details, and specimen signatures for physical security holders. The registrar has launched 'SWAYAM - Self-Service Portal for Investors' to facilitate digital services.

Shareholders requiring assistance can contact MUFG Intime India Private Limited at telephone number 810 811 6767 or email investor.helpdesk@in.mpms.mufg.com . Complete details of affected shareholders are available on the bank's website at www.dcb.bank.in .

DCB Bank Limited has completed the allotment of equity shares to its employees under the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) on March 18, 2026. The bank issued 88,310 equity shares of Rs.10/- each to eligible employees as part of its employee incentive program.

Share Capital Enhancement

The ESOP allotment has resulted in an increase in the bank's issued and paid-up share capital. The following table shows the change in share capital structure:

Regulatory Compliance

The allotment was executed in accordance with the terms of the bank's Employee Stock Option Plan and complies with regulatory requirements. DCB Bank has fulfilled its disclosure obligations under Regulation 30 and other applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Corporate Details

The announcement was made through an official communication signed by Rubi Chaturvedi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of DCB Bank Limited. The bank's corporate and registered office is located at 6th Floor, Tower A, Peninsula Business Park, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400013.

The ESOP allotment reflects the bank's commitment to employee participation in the organization's growth and aligns with standard corporate governance practices in the banking sector.