Jyothy Labs Limited has initiated arbitration at the Singapore International Arbitration Center to assert its contractual rights regarding the exit and transition mechanism for the Pril and Fa brands. This follows the company's decision to stop manufacturing, marketing, selling, and distributing these brands effective June 1, 2026, after Henkel AG & Co. KGaA communicated it would not renew the license agreements expiring on May 31, 2026. The company is pursuing legal remedies to address the end-of-term consequences, including business transfer, valuation consideration, and associated transition matters.

Agreement and Dispute Background

The License Agreements and Technology License Agreements were executed on May 31, 2011, between Erstwhile Henkel India Limited—which amalgamated with Jyothy Labs Limited—and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA. These agreements covered the manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and sale of products under the Pril and Fa brands. While commercial discussions were held for several months to explore revised terms and operational alternatives, they concluded without a mutually acceptable framework for continuation. Consequently, the company has resorted to the agreed dispute resolution process to protect its interests and those of its stakeholders.

Strategic Response and Financial Impact

Pril contributed approximately 7% to 8% of the company's total revenue, estimated broadly between ₹225 crore and ₹240 crore. Its exit will result in a near-term impact on the revenue mix and margins, with FY 2027 expected to be a transition year for the Dishwash Liquids segment. To mitigate this, Jyothy Labs is scaling up Exo Dishwash Liquid, a brand it has held since 2005-2006, which will now serve as the anchor for the company's dishwash franchise across formats. The company stated that manufacturing facilities are multiproduct and flexible, allowing for capacity redeployment without material stranded exposure. Additionally, new product developments (NPDs) across categories are planned to cover the revenue gap.

Regulatory Disclosure

The transcript of the conference call held on June 18, 2026, was submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Shreyas Parag Trivedi, Head – Legal & Company Secretary, signed the disclosure on behalf of the company. Jyothy Labs confirmed that other Henkel brands, such as Henko and Mr. White, operate under perpetual license arrangements with no royalty obligations and are not affected by this development.

Jyothy Labs Limited has scheduled its 35th Annual General Meeting for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. IST, conducted through Video Conferencing and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting will consider the declaration of a final dividend of ₹3.50 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval. The record date for determining dividend eligibility is Monday, June 29, 2026.

The agenda includes the adoption of audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, and the re-appointment of Mr. Ravi Razdan, Director-IT & HR. Shareholders will also vote on the ratification of remuneration for cost auditors M/s. R. Nanabhoy & Co. at ₹5,10,000 for FY27, plus applicable taxes. A special resolution proposes the re-appointment of Mr. Aditya Sapru as an Independent Director for a five-year term commencing March 28, 2027.

The Board has approved an aggregate commission of ₹60,00,000 for Independent Directors for FY26, constituting 0.18% of the net profit computed under Section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013. Approval is also sought for the annual payment of commission to non-executive directors, not exceeding 1% of net profits for five years from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032.

Remote e-voting will be available from Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. to Monday, July 13, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. The cut-off date for determining eligibility to vote via remote e-voting or at the AGM is Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Mr. Himanshu S. Kamdar of M/s. Rathi & Associates has been appointed as the scrutinizer.

In compliance with regulatory circulars, the Notice and Annual Report 2025-26 have been dispatched electronically to shareholders whose email IDs are registered with the company or its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent as of Friday, June 12, 2026. Physical copies will not be sent. The documents are available on the company’s website and stock exchange portals.

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