KSE Limited has submitted its annual regulatory disclosure under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations to BSE Limited, confirming compliance with mandatory reporting requirements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

Regulatory Filing Details

The disclosure was filed on April 02, 2026, by Company Secretary Srividya Damodaran with BSE Limited's Department of Corporate Services. The submission pertains to Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI SAST Regulations, 2011, which mandates annual disclosures from promoters and promoter groups regarding share encumbrances.

Promoter Declaration

Dony Akkarakaran George, Promoter of KSE Limited, submitted the declaration on behalf of himself and the promoter group members. The declaration confirms that no encumbrance of shares was made, directly or indirectly, during the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

The promoter's statement ensures transparency in shareholding patterns and maintains compliance with SEBI's regulatory framework for substantial acquisition disclosures. This annual declaration is a mandatory requirement under the SAST Regulations to maintain market transparency and protect investor interests.

Compliance Framework

The SEBI SAST Regulations require promoters and promoter groups to disclose any encumbrance of shares on an annual basis. This regulatory mechanism ensures that all stakeholders, including investors and market participants, have access to accurate information regarding promoter shareholding patterns and any potential restrictions on share transfers.

KSE Limited's timely submission of this disclosure demonstrates the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and corporate governance standards. The filing maintains transparency in the company's ownership structure and provides assurance to stakeholders regarding the promoter group's shareholding status.

KSE Limited announced its unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, along with the declaration of an interim dividend for shareholders. The board meeting held on February 14, 2026, approved the quarterly results and dividend distribution.

Financial Performance Overview

The company reported mixed financial performance for the third quarter of FY2025-26 compared to the previous quarter:

The company's total expenses increased to Rs.41530.88 lakhs in Q3FY26 from Rs.39814.91 lakhs in the previous quarter, primarily due to higher cost of materials consumed and employee benefit expenses.

Nine-Month Performance Analysis

For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, KSE Limited demonstrated strong year-over-year growth:

Segment-wise Performance

The company operates through three primary business segments:

Animal Feed Division: Generated revenue of Rs.37876.22 lakhs in Q3FY26 with segment results of Rs.571.18 lakhs. This division remains the largest revenue contributor.

Oil Cake Processing Division: Reported revenue of Rs.12516.99 lakhs with strong segment results of Rs.1708.71 lakhs, showing robust profitability.

Dairy Division: Recorded revenue of Rs.1500.93 lakhs but reported a segment loss of Rs.100.53 lakhs during the quarter.

Dividend Declaration

The board declared the first interim dividend of Rs.5 per equity share having face value of Re.1 each for the financial year 2025-26. Key dividend details include:

Share Split Impact

The company completed a share subdivision approved at the Annual General Meeting held on September 20, 2025. Each equity share of face value Rs.10 was subdivided into 10 equity shares of face value Re.1 each, effective October 29, 2025. The paid-up equity share capital now comprises 3,20,00,000 equity shares.

Other Developments

KSE Limited made an ad hoc provision of Rs.5 crore towards estimated liability related to the implementation of New Labour Codes. The company stated that the actual impact will be evaluated once the government notifies the related rules and a detailed actuarial assessment is completed.