Le Merite Exports Shareholders Approve Stock Split via Postal Ballot; Record Date Set for May 29, 2026
Le Merite Exports Limited completed its Postal Ballot process on May 12, 2026, with shareholders unanimously approving the sub-division of equity shares from Rs. 10 to Rs. 2 face value (1:5 split ratio) and the alteration of the Capital Clause of the MoA. A total of 1,49,41,444 votes were cast in favour across both resolutions, representing 59.69% of outstanding shares, with zero votes against. The record date for the share split has been fixed as May 29, 2026.

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Le Merite Exports Limited has formally notified the National Stock Exchange of India Limited regarding the completion of its Postal Ballot process and the record date for the sub-division of its equity shares. In a regulatory filing dated May 13, 2026, the company communicated that Friday, May 29, 2026, has been fixed as the record date for determining the eligibility of members for the share split, in compliance with Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Both resolutions proposed under the Postal Ballot — the sub-division of equity shares and the alteration of the Capital Clause of the Memorandum of Association — were passed with requisite majority, with 100% of valid votes cast in favour.
Share Split Details
The sub-division involves the conversion of existing equity shares into a higher number of shares with a reduced face value. The key parameters of the split are outlined below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Record Date: | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Existing Face Value: | Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) per share |
| New Face Value: | Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two) per share |
| Split Ratio: | 1 share split into 5 shares |
| Share Type: | Fully paid-up equity shares |
Postal Ballot Process and Voting Period
The Postal Ballot Notice was dated April 08, 2026, and the dispatch of notices to equity shareholders whose email IDs were available was completed on April 10, 2026. A public notice was published on April 11, 2026 in the Financial Express (English) and Mumbai Lakshdeep (Marathi). The e-voting window remained open from Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (IST) to Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (IST). Members as on the cut-off date of Friday, April 03, 2026 were entitled to vote. The e-voting facility was provided by Bigshare Services Private Limited, and the scrutinizer was Sunnykumar Narwani, Designated Partner of M/s. VTSN & Associates LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, Ahmedabad, who assumed office as scrutinizer with effect from April 13, 2026.
Voting Results — Resolution 1: Sub-Division / Stock Split
The resolution for sub-division/stock split of equity shares was voted upon by 12 equity shareholders. The following table summarises the voting outcome:
| Category: | No. of Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled | Votes in Favour | % in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group: | 14933600 | 14911800 | 99.85 | 14911800 | 100.00 |
| Public Institutions: | 95216 | 7 | 0.00 | 7 | 100.00 |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 10004784 | 29637 | 0.30 | 29637 | 100.00 |
| Total: | 25033600 | 14941444 | 59.69 | 14941444 | 100.00 |
A total of 1,49,41,444 votes were cast in favour through e-voting, representing 100% of valid votes polled. No votes were cast against, and there were no abstained or invalid votes.
Voting Results — Resolution 2: Alteration of Capital Clause of MoA
The resolution for alteration of the Capital Clause of the Memorandum of Association recorded an identical voting outcome. The table below presents the consolidated results:
| Category: | No. of Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled | Votes in Favour | % in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group: | 14933600 | 14911800 | 99.85 | 14911800 | 100.00 |
| Public Institutions: | 95216 | 7 | 0.00 | 7 | 100.00 |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 10004784 | 29637 | 0.30 | 29637 | 100.00 |
| Total: | 25033600 | 14941444 | 59.69 | 14941444 | 100.00 |
As with Resolution 1, all 1,49,41,444 votes polled were cast in favour, with zero votes against and no abstentions or invalid votes. Both resolutions are deemed to have been passed on May 12, 2026, being the last date of the voting period.
Approval and Regulatory Background
The Board of Directors of Le Merite Exports had initially approved the sub-division at its meeting on April 8, 2026. The total number of shareholders on the record date stood at 1,707. The voting results of the Postal Ballot along with the Scrutinizer's Report are available on the company's website at www.lemeriteexports.com and on the website of Bigshare Services Pvt Ltd. The filing was submitted by Arpit Sharma, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Le Merite Exports Limited, on May 13, 2026. The Scrutinizer's Report was signed by CS Sunnykumar Narwani (M. No. A38196, COP No. 27211) on May 13, 2026 from Ahmedabad, and countersigned by Arpit Sharma (M. No. A71673) on the same date.
Historical Stock Returns for Le Merite Exports
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.87% | +4.90% | +5.38% | -7.81% | +45.07% | +485.71% |
How might the 1:5 share split affect Le Merite Exports' stock liquidity and retail investor participation in the weeks following the May 29, 2026 record date?
Could the increased share affordability post-split attract greater institutional interest in Le Merite Exports, given that public institutions currently hold a negligible stake of under 0.4%?
What operational or strategic growth plans does Le Merite Exports intend to pursue that may have motivated the board to approve this share split at this particular time?




























