Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL) has submitted a corporate announcement to BSE Limited regarding newspaper advertisements published for the exit opportunity available to residual public shareholders of its subsidiary Hindustan Fluorocarbons Limited (HFL).

Corporate Announcement Details

The announcement, dated March 14, 2026, was submitted by Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Subramonian H to BSE Limited. The communication references scrip code 500449 and pertains to the ongoing delisting process of HFL.

Delisting Process Update

According to the announcement, HFL has been delisted from BSE records effective February 6, 2026. The merchant banker, Capital Square Advisors Private Limited, has published follow-up communications in multiple newspapers on behalf of HOCL as the acquirer.

Newspaper Publications

The exit opportunity advertisements were published in:

• Financial Express (all editions)
• Jan Satta (Hindi all editions)
• Nava Telangana (Telugu Hyderabad edition)

Exit Opportunity Framework

The exit opportunity for residual public shareholders remains available from February 6, 2026, until May 6, 2026, as per the Letter of Offer provisions and SEBI communication dated February 13, 2026.

Shareholder Information Access

Residual shareholders can access the Letter of Offer and requisite exit forms through multiple channels:

• Company website: www.hfl.co.in/voluntary-delisting
• Manager website: www.capitalsquare.in
• Email requests to: cs@hoclindia.com or mb@capitalsquare.in

Manager Details

Capital Square Advisors Private Limited serves as the Manager to the Offer with the following credentials:

Regulatory Compliance

The corporate announcement ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for delisting processes. HOCL, as the acquirer and member of HFL's promoter group, is facilitating the exit mechanism for shareholders who did not participate in the initial delisting offer period.

The announcement emphasizes that Exit Letters of Offer will be dispatched individually to residual shareholders, providing detailed procedures and forms for tendering equity shares before the exit window closes.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL) has officially announced the temporary shutdown of its Phenol plant operations from March 14, 2026, afternoon onwards, following the complete discontinuation of LPG supply from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The company issued this announcement in continuation to its earlier intimations dated March 9, 2026, and March 11, 2026, highlighting the escalating impact of the supply disruption on its manufacturing operations.

Government Directive and Supply Disruption

The shutdown stems from a Government of India directive requiring all Public Sector Oil manufacturing companies to ensure that LPG procured or marketed by them is supplied exclusively to domestic LPG consumers. Following this directive, BPCL, being the bulk LPG supplier of HOCL, has discontinued the LPG supply entirely. The company emphasized that LPG supplied by BPCL serves as the primary source for supplying feedstock to HOCL, making any disruption directly affect plant operations.

Force Majeure Declaration and Operational Impact

HOCL's Kochi unit in Kerala, which operates the Phenol Complex manufacturing Phenol, Acetone, and Hydrogen Peroxide, represents the company's only manufacturing facility. The company has declared this situation as a force majeure event arising from Government of India directions, which is entirely beyond the company's control. The likely impact of this force majeure on the company cannot be estimated at this point as it remains an ongoing event.

Production Continuity Measures

Despite the broader operational challenges, HOCL has maintained that its Hydrogen Peroxide plant will continue to operate as usual, providing some operational continuity during this disruption period. The company is closely monitoring the situation and will provide necessary updates, including information regarding the reopening of the plant, to BSE as developments occur.

Regulatory Compliance and Communication

The company has issued this announcement in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III Part A Para B of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. HOCL has committed to maintaining transparent communication with stakeholders regarding this matter and will provide further updates as the situation evolves. The announcement was signed by Subramonian H, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, demonstrating the company's commitment to proper regulatory disclosure.

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