Kokuyo Camlin Limited held its 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, August 6, 2026, via Video Conferencing and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The primary outcome for shareholders was the declaration of a dividend of ₹0.30 per equity share of ₹1 each, representing a 30% payout for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This distribution signals management’s confidence in the company’s cash flow position following the adoption of the audited financial statements.

The meeting commenced at 10:00 a.m. and concluded at 12:00 p.m., chaired by Dilip D. Dandekar, Chairman & Non-Executive Director. The Board of Directors, Chief Financial Officer, Statutory Auditor, and Secretarial Auditor were present. Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company filed the proceedings with the BSE and NSE. The e-voting process, scrutinized by J. H. Ranade of M/s. JHR & Associates, was open from August 3, 2026, to August 5, 2026.

Key Resolutions Passed

Shareholders approved ordinary and special resolutions regarding financial adoption, dividends, and director appointments. The specific outcomes are detailed below:

Masaharu Inoue (DIN: 10154904), who retired by rotation, was reappointed as a Director. Additionally, shareholders passed a special resolution for the continuation of Dilip D. Dandekar (DIN: 00846901) as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director - Chairman of the Company.

Auditor Qualification Note

During the proceedings, the Chairman highlighted a note in the Audit Report issued by the Statutory Auditors. The report stated that the audited financial statements do not contain any qualification, except for the possible effect of matters regarding previous year's discrepancies between physical quantities recorded in the books of accounts and physical inventory. This discrepancy affects the comparability of the current year’s figures with corresponding figures from the previous year. Management addressed this during the question-and-answer session alongside Managing Director Satish Veerappa and the Chief Financial Officer.

What the Numbers Show

The declaration of a 30% dividend (₹0.30 per share) indicates a stable return policy for shareholders despite the noted inventory discrepancies. The reappointment of both Masaharu Inoue and Dilip D. Dandekar suggests continuity in leadership strategy. Investors should monitor how the resolution of prior-year inventory discrepancies impacts future comparability metrics and margin analysis in subsequent quarterly filings.

Kokuyo Camlin 's Board of Directors, at its meeting held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, approved two key appointments to the position of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Key Managerial Personnel). The board meeting commenced at 4.30 pm and concluded at 6.05 pm. These appointments have been made in compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Key Appointments Approved by the Board

The Board approved the appointment of Ms. Urvi Upadhyay as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, effective on or before November 6, 2026, as may be mutually agreed between the Company and Ms. Urvi Upadhyay. Concurrently, Ms. Sarika More has been appointed as Interim Company Secretary and Compliance Officer with effect from August 7, 2026. Ms. Sarika More will hold the interim position until Ms. Urvi Upadhyay assumes charge as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company.

The following table provides a detailed overview of both appointments as disclosed under the applicable Listing Regulations:

Profiles of the Appointees

Ms. Urvi Upadhyay is a qualified Company Secretary and a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. She has also completed LLB and B. Com. She brings 8 years of experience in corporate secretarial, corporate governance, and related statutory matters.

Ms. Sarika More is a qualified Company Secretary and a Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. She brings over 14 years of extensive experience in corporate secretarial functions, applicable laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines. Neither appointee is related to any of the Directors of the Company.

The disclosures pertaining to these appointments, as required under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, have been made available on the Company's website at www.kokuyocamlin.com .