KSE Limited has fixed Friday, August 21, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The company’s Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from Sunday, August 23, 2026, to Saturday, August 29, 2026 (both days inclusive), to facilitate the payment process. This timeline is critical for investors, as only those holding shares on the record date will be entitled to receive the payout, subject to approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The intimation was issued by Srividya Damodaran, Company Secretary, on August 7, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing clarifies that while the record date is set, the actual disbursement of funds is contingent upon the declaration of the dividend amount by shareholders at the AGM. Until that declaration is made, the current filing serves only to establish the cutoff for eligibility.

Dividend Eligibility Criteria

Shareholders must ensure their holdings are accurately reflected in the company’s records before the cutoff. KSE Limited specified two primary conditions for entitlement based on the mode of shareholding:

Investors holding shares in physical form should verify their registration details with the company’s registrar and transfer agent. Those with demat accounts must ensure no pending transactions or pledges affect their balance on the record date.

Book Closure Period

The book closure period from August 23 to August 29, 2026, means that no transfers of shares will be registered during this week. This administrative window allows the company to finalize the list of eligible shareholders. For retail and institutional investors, the record date acts as a hard cutoff. Any shares purchased after the market closes on August 21, 2026, will not qualify for this specific dividend cycle. Conversely, shares sold prior to this date will transfer the dividend right to the buyer. Investors planning to adjust their portfolios should account for settlement cycles to ensure they hold the shares on the record date itself.

What This Means for Investors

The primary implication for investors is the need to align their trading activity with the August 21 deadline. Since the dividend amount has not yet been disclosed, the financial benefit remains uncertain until the AGM. However, the certainty of the record date allows investors to plan their exposure accordingly. The company has not provided any guidance on the per-share dividend value in this communication, leaving the quantum of the payout to be decided by shareholder vote at the AGM.

KSE Ltd has reappointed Mr. Paul Francis as Executive Director and appointed Mr. Mampilly Paul Giji and Mrs. Suja Davis as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Directors, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for 29 August 2026. The Board also approved alterations to the Articles of Association via Special Resolution at the same meeting. These decisions were taken during a Board meeting held on 17 June 2026 under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Mr. Paul Francis has been reappointed for a period of three years, effective from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029. He brings extensive experience in the feed manufacturing industry and has been actively involved in overseeing the company's operational activities, production management, and business development.

The Board appointed Mr. Mampilly Paul Giji and Mrs. Suja Davis as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Directors, both liable to retire by rotation, with effect from 29 August 2026. Mr. Giji, aged 68, is a distinguished industrialist with over four decades of experience across sectors such as agri-inputs, manufacturing, and real estate. He is the Managing Director of MCP Agro Technologies Private Limited and is the brother of Mr. M. P. Jackson, a Director of the company.

Mrs. Suja Davis holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and has experience in business administration and property management through her association with PJD Properties and Investments. She is the sister of Mrs. Seena Sabu, a Non-Executive Director of the company.

The Board noted the voluntary retirement of Mr. Shaji P. Jacob, Non-Executive Director, effective from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 29 August 2026. Mr. Jacob cited personal reasons and an inability to devote the necessary time and attention to his responsibilities as the basis for his decision.

Director Appointments and Changes