OnEMI Technology Solutions seeks ESOP ratification via postal ballot
OnEMI Technology Solutions Limited has announced a postal ballot to seek shareholder ratification for its Kissht ESOPs from 2019, 2021, and 2022, aiming to align with post-listing regulations. The remote e-voting process is scheduled from May 29 to June 27, 2026, covering six special resolutions regarding plan amendments and the extension of benefits to group company employees.

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OnEMI Technology Solutions Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the amendment and ratification of its Kissht Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) for 2019, 2021, and 2022. The resolutions also propose ratifying the extension of grants to eligible employees of group companies, including subsidiaries and associates, both in India and outside India. This move is intended to align the plans with post-listing regulations and ensure continued employee retention and motivation.
The Board of Directors and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved the proposals on May 27, 2026, subject to member approval. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate remote e-voting. The process is restricted to electronic mode, with no physical ballot forms being dispatched to members.
Voting Schedule and Process
The remote e-voting period commences on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 09:00 A.M. IST and concludes on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 05:00 P.M. IST. Only members whose names appear in the Register of Members or Register of Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date of Friday, May 22, 2026, are eligible to vote. The results will be announced within two working days of the conclusion of the e-voting period.
Ms. Ramadevi Satish Venigalla, Practicing Company Secretary, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to oversee the e-voting process. The resolutions, if passed by the requisite majority, will be deemed to have been passed on June 27, 2026.
Special Resolutions Overview
The postal ballot notice outlines six special resolutions. The odd-numbered items seek approval for the amendment and ratification of the respective ESOP plans, while the even-numbered items seek ratification for extending the benefits to group company employees. The key details of the ESOP schemes are summarized below:
| Particulars | Kissht ESOP, 2019 | Kissht ESOP, 2021 | Kissht ESOP, 2022 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESOP Pool | 2,569,850 | 1,500,000 | 10,472,060 | 14,541,910 |
| Options Exercised | 22,000 | 95,670 | 6,000 | 123,670 |
| Options Available (Ungranted) | 2,547,850 | 1,404,330 | 10,466,060 | 14,418,240 |
The maximum number of options that may be granted to an individual employee is capped at 11,50,000 under the 2019 plan, 5,00,000 under the 2021 plan, and 25,00,000 under the 2022 plan. The minimum vesting period for stock options is 12 months from the grant date, with vesting schedules not exceeding five years.
Regulatory Compliance and Plan Details
The amendments involve the deletion of pre-listing and liquidity event-related provisions to align with applicable laws, including the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The plans are administered directly by the company through its Board of Directors and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The company has confirmed that none of the directors or key managerial personnel are interested in the resolutions, other than to the extent of their shareholding or potential grant of options. The detailed notice and explanatory statement are available on the company's website and the websites of BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE12F801023/e88badb4d0f44021.pdf
Historical Stock Returns for OnEMI Technology Solutions
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.00% | +10.12% | +30.59% | +30.59% | +30.59% | +30.59% |
How will the removal of pre-listing and liquidity event provisions impact the exit strategies for early employees under these plans?
What specific retention challenges is OnEMI facing that necessitate such a large ESOP pool of over 14.5 million options?
How does the company plan to utilize the significant ungranted pool of over 14.4 million options in its future talent acquisition strategy?



























