National Oxygen EGM approves share capital increase
National Oxygen Limited secured shareholder approval during its EGM on May 28, 2026, to increase authorised share capital from Rs.17.10 Crores to Rs.18.10 Crores and issue 9,50,000 equity shares on a preferential basis. Proceeds from the preferential issue will be used for repayment of borrowings, withdrawing earlier objects for working capital and general corporate purposes.

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National Oxygen Limited announced the voting results of its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on Thursday, 28 May 2026, confirming shareholder approval for increasing authorised share capital and issuing equity shares on a preferential basis. The meeting was conducted via video conference to address capital restructuring and the issuance of shares to a promoter group company.
The shareholders passed an ordinary resolution to increase the authorised share capital from Rs.17.10 Crores to Rs.18.10 Crores. This change necessitates an alteration to the capital clause of the Memorandum of Association. Additionally, a special resolution was approved for the issuance of 9,50,000 equity shares on a preferential basis through private placement to a company within the promoter group.
The company clarified that funds from the preferential issue will be utilized entirely for the repayment or prepayment of existing borrowings. Consequently, the objects of the issue pertaining to "incremental working capital requirements of the Company" and "general corporate purposes" were formally withdrawn.
Remote e-voting facilities were available from Monday, 25 May 2026, to Wednesday, 27 May 2026. Members holding shares as of the cut-off date of Thursday, 21 May 2026, were entitled to participate. The scrutinizer's report confirmed that the resolutions received the requisite majority.
Resolutions Passed
| No. | Resolutions | Type of Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Increase in Authorised Share Capital of the Company from Rs.17.10 Crores to Rs.18.10 Crores and consequent alteration of Capital Clause of the Memorandum of Association of the Company. | Ordinary |
| 2. | Issue of 9,50,000 Equity Shares on Preferential Basis by way of Private Placement to a Company forming part of the Promoter Group. | Special |
Historical Stock Returns for National Oxygen
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.48% | -1.24% | -6.62% | -27.73% | -43.22% | +16.00% |
How will the repayment of existing borrowings impact National Oxygen Limited's debt-to-equity ratio and interest expenses?
What is the expected timeline for the completion of the preferential allotment and the subsequent debt repayment?
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