Shareholders of Lee & Nee Software (Exports) Ltd have approved the appointment of M/s. Rasna Goyal & Co. as its secretarial auditor for a term of five consecutive years, covering financial years FY26 through FY30. The resolution was passed via postal ballot, which concluded on August 01, 2026, with overwhelming support from investors, reinforcing the company’s compliance framework under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013.

The appointment was formalized in compliance with Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Board of Directors initially sought shareholder approval during a meeting held on June 25, 2026. The scrutinizer’s report, issued by Rahul Kanodia of M/s. K K K & Co., confirmed that the voting process was conducted fairly and transparently through remote e-voting facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).

Voting Results

The postal ballot saw significant participation, with votes cast representing approximately 61.90% of the total outstanding shares. Promoters and promoter group members voted unanimously in favor, while public non-institutional shareholders also supported the resolution at a rate of 99.05%. No invalid votes were recorded.

Process Details

The remote e-voting period commenced on July 03, 2026, at 09:00 AM IST and ended on August 01, 2026, at 05:00 PM IST. Physical postal ballot forms were not dispatched, in line with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars permitting electronic-only voting. The cut-off date for determining voting eligibility was June 26, 2026, with 28,021 shareholders on record.

M/s. Maheshwari Datamatics Private Limited served as the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent for the process. Rahul Kanodia, Partner at M/s. K K K & Co. (Membership No. 311318), acted as the independent scrutinizer. He unblocked the votes on August 03, 2026, in the presence of two witnesses not employed by the company, ensuring adherence to Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (SS-2).

What the Numbers Show

The near-unanimous support for the appointment highlights strong alignment between the board and shareholders on governance matters. With promoters holding 100% of their polled votes in favor and public non-institutional shareholders supporting the resolution at 99.05%, the outcome reflects broad consensus on the selection of M/s. Rasna Goyal & Co. (Membership No. 9096, COP No. 9209) for this critical compliance role.

Lee & Nee Softwares (Exports) Ltd has announced the schedule for remote e-voting to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of a Secretarial Auditor. The company published the postal ballot notice in newspapers on June 26, 2026, informing members that the remote e-voting period will commence on July 3, 2026, and conclude on August 1, 2026. The record date to determine shareholder eligibility is fixed as June 26, 2026.

The Board of Directors previously approved the appointment of M/s. Rasna Goyal & Co. as the Secretarial Auditor for a term of five years, commencing from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30. This decision is pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The proposed remuneration for conducting the audit for FY 2025-26 is ₹12,000, subject to revision.

Shareholder Approval Process

The company has engaged Maheshwari Datamatics Pvt. Ltd. to provide the e-voting facility. The notice will be sent electronically to members whose names appear on the Register of Members or List of Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date of June 26, 2026. Hard copies of the postal ballot notice will not be dispatched, in accordance with exemptions granted by Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars.

Mr. Rahul Kanodia, a Practicing Chartered Accountant and Partner of M/s. K.K & Co., has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to ensure the fairness of the voting process. The results of the postal ballot, along with the scrutinizer's report, will be announced on or before August 4, 2026, and displayed on the company's website.

Key Event Details

The explanatory statement confirms that none of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel are interested in the resolution. The appointment is recommended to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for secretarial audits applicable to listed entities.