Five star business finance Limited has submitted multiple regulatory compliance certificates to stock exchanges, covering various SEBI regulations for the quarters ended December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026. The filings were made to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on April 03, 2026.

Compliance Officer Certification

The company filed certificates under Regulation 6(1) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, confirming the appointment of its Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. The certification was signed by Srikanth Gopalakrishnan, Joint Managing Director & CFO.

Registrar and Transfer Agent Certificate

Under Regulation 7(1) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Five Star Business Finance confirmed the continuation of KFin Technologies Limited as its registrar and share transfer agent. The certificate was digitally signed by Vigneshkumar SM, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.

Previous Quarterly Compliance

The company had earlier submitted its mandatory certificate under SEBI (Depositories & Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. This certificate was issued by KFin Technologies Limited on April 02, 2026, and filed on April 03, 2026.

Regulatory Framework Adherence

These multiple compliance filings demonstrate Five Star Business Finance Limited's comprehensive adherence to SEBI regulations across different aspects of corporate governance. The certificates cover compliance officer appointments, registrar continuity, and securities transaction reporting requirements.

All submissions were made to both major stock exchanges where the company's shares are listed, ensuring complete regulatory compliance and maintaining transparency with market participants and regulatory authorities.

Five star business finance Limited has announced the allotment of 2,99,110 equity shares on March 25, 2026, following the exercise of employee stock options under its Five-Star Associate Stock Option Scheme, 2018. The Business & Resource Committee of the Board approved this allotment in compliance with SEBI regulations.

Share Capital Enhancement

The allotment has resulted in a significant increase in the company's paid-up share capital structure:

The newly allotted shares will rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company, ensuring equal rights and privileges for all shareholders.

Exercise Price Structure

The employee stock options were exercised at varying price points, generating substantial proceeds for the company:

The total money realized from the exercise of these options amounted to INR 1,90,68,410, reflecting the significant value creation under the employee stock option scheme.

Scheme Background and Compliance

The Five-Star Associate Stock Option Scheme 2018 was originally instituted prior to the company's IPO and has been subsequently amended to align with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2021. The scheme received shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting held on October 8, 2021, with in-principle approval obtained from both the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange. The scheme was further ratified by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on September 16, 2023.

Under the scheme terms, options can be exercised within 60 calendar months from the relevant vesting date, providing employees with flexibility in timing their exercise decisions.

Financial Impact and Earnings

The company reported its earnings per share based on unaudited financial results for the half year ended December 31, 2025. The basic earnings per share stood at INR 28.17, while the diluted earnings per share was INR 28.09, reflecting the impact of potential dilution from outstanding employee stock options.

Five Star Business Finance is currently completing the necessary formalities with stock exchanges for the listing of the newly allotted shares, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.