Quint Digital Limited Allots 25,500 Equity Shares Under ESOP Plan
Quint Digital Limited allotted 25,500 equity shares at ₹14.90 each under QDL ESOP Plan 2020, increasing paid-up capital to ₹47.21 crore. The shares rank pari-passu with existing equity shares and the company is seeking final BSE listing approval. This allotment is part of the broader ESOP plan covering 25.19 lakh equity shares across multiple grant tranches.

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Quint Digital Limited has announced the allotment of 25,500 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), marking another milestone in the company's employee incentive program. The Board of Directors approved this allotment through a circular resolution on April 6, 2026, pursuant to stock options exercised under the QDL ESOP Plan 2020.
Share Allotment Details
The allotment comprises equity shares with specific parameters that impact the company's capital structure:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Shares: | 25,500 equity shares |
| Face Value: | ₹10 per share |
| Exercise Price: | ₹14.90 per share |
| Premium per Share: | ₹4.90 |
| Total Proceeds: | ₹3,79,950 |
| Grant Date: | January 29, 2021 |
These shares will rank pari-passu with existing equity shares in all respects, including dividend entitlement. The company has received in-principle approval from BSE for listing and is currently applying for final listing approval.
Capital Structure Impact
The ESOP exercise has resulted in changes to the company's shareholding pattern and paid-up capital:
| Metric: | Before Allotment | After Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| Paid-up Capital: | ₹47,18,25,080 | ₹47,20,80,080 |
| Total Equity Shares: | 4,71,82,508 | 4,72,08,008 |
| Distinctive Numbers: | - | 47182509 to 47208008 |
QDL ESOP Plan 2020 Overview
The QDL ESOP Plan 2020 covers an aggregate of 25,18,978 equity shares across multiple grant tranches. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has granted options under four different tranches:
| Grant Date: | Options Granted | Exercise Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2021: | 6,45,000 | ₹14.90 |
| June 13, 2022: | 9,40,000 | ₹66.00 |
| March 21, 2023: | 1,10,000 | ₹107.19 |
| May 9, 2023: | 1,10,000 | ₹108.00 |
The current allotment relates to options granted on January 29, 2021, which originally comprised 3,22,500 stock options but became 6,45,000 options following a 1:1 bonus issue.
Regulatory Compliance
The allotment has been conducted in compliance with SEBI regulations, specifically under Regulation 30 of the LODR and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The company has filed the requisite disclosures with BSE and will host the information on its website at www.quintdigital.in .
The exercise period for options extends up to 8 years from the grant date, providing employees with flexibility in exercising their vested options. The newly allotted shares carry ISIN number INE641R01017 and will be issued in dematerialized form without any lock-in restrictions.
Historical Stock Returns for Quint Digital Media
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6.13% | +16.55% | -5.32% | -21.71% | -38.68% | -76.75% |
How will the remaining 6,19,500 unexercised options from the January 2021 grant impact dilution if exercised before the 2029 expiry?
What percentage of the higher-priced options from 2022-2023 grants are likely to be exercised given current market conditions?
Will Quint Digital expand its ESOP pool beyond the current 25.18 lakh shares to attract talent in the competitive digital media space?


































