Kuantum Papers Limited has declared a final dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), representing a 250% payout. The Board of Directors recommended the distribution during its meeting held on May 26, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for August 27, 2026. This declaration confirms the company’s intent to return capital to investors following a profitable fiscal year.

The dividend payment will be processed exclusively through electronic modes within 30 days of declaration at the AGM. Shareholders holding shares as of the record date, Thursday, August 20, 2026, are eligible to receive the payout. In compliance with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/38/13/(4)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/4298/2026 dated February 6, 2026, physical shareholders must have updated PAN, KYC, and bank details with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) to receive dividends; payments will be withheld if these details are missing. Demat holders must ensure their bank account details, including IFSC and MICR codes, are updated with their Depository Participants (DPs).

AGM and E-Voting Details

The 29th AGM will be conducted via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) on August 27, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. IST. Remote e-voting is enabled in accordance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The e-voting facility, managed by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), will be active from Monday, August 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST until Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. Sushil Kumar Sikka, Proprietor of S.K. Sikka & Associates, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the voting process.

Compliance and Shareholder Updates

The company has dispatched the Annual Report for FY26 and the Notice of the 29th AGM electronically to registered email addresses. For members who have not registered their emails, a letter containing web links and QR codes was dispatched on July 31, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI LODR Regulations. Shareholders are urged to update their PAN, mobile number, signature, and bank account details using forms ISR-1, ISR-2, SH-13, SH-14, or ISR-3 as notified by SEBI. Failure to update these details may result in the inability to lodge grievances or avail service requests from the RTA, MAS Services Limited.

Kuantum Papers Limited has scheduled its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for August 27, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. IST, to be conducted via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, representing a 250% payout on the Re. 1 face value shares. This proposal is subject to shareholder approval at the meeting. The record date for determining dividend entitlement is set for August 20, 2026. Shareholders holding shares as of this cut-off date are eligible to vote and receive the dividend if approved.

The company emphasized strict compliance with SEBI’s Master Circular No. HO/38/13/(4)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/4298/2026 dated February 06, 2026, which mandates electronic processing of all dividend payments. Consequently, no physical dividend warrants will be issued. Shareholders holding shares in physical form must update their Permanent Account Number (PAN), email address, mobile number, signature, and bank account details with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), MAS Services Limited. Failure to provide these details will result in withheld dividend payments until the information is furnished. Demat shareholders must also update their bank details, including IFSC and MICR codes, with their Depository Participants.

Key Dates and Dividend Details

The following table outlines the critical dates and financial parameters associated with the AGM and dividend declaration:

Shareholder Compliance and E-Voting

Shareholders who have not registered their email addresses have received physical letters containing web links and QR codes to access the Annual Report 2025-26 and the Notice of AGM, pursuant to Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Physical shareholders must submit specific forms to MAS Services Limited to update their records:

• ISR-1: For updating PAN, address, email, mobile number, and bank details.
• ISR-2: For confirmation of signatures.
• SH-13: For incorporation of nomination.
• SH-14: For change of nomination.
• ISR-3: For removal or opt-out of nomination.

Gurinder Singh Makkar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, confirmed that physical forms can be downloaded from the RTA’s website. Shareholders are advised to link their PAN with Aadhar before submission. Remote e-voting will be facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) from August 24 to August 26, 2026. Sushil Kumar Sikka, Practicing Company Secretary, has been appointed as Scrutinizer for the voting process. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from August 21 to August 27, 2026.