Radico Khaitan Allots 33,417 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option Scheme 2006
Radico Khaitan allotted 33,417 equity shares of Rs. 2 each to eligible employees under ESOP 2006, approved by the NRCC on May 06, 2026. The shares were issued in two tranches at exercise prices of Rs. 928.05 and Rs. 1015.37 per share, with post-allotment total issued shares standing at 13,39,31,350 aggregating to Rs. 26,78,62,700. The shares rank pari passu with existing equity shares, with no lock-in period applicable.

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Radico Khaitan has allotted 33,417 equity shares of Rs. 2 each on May 06, 2026, to eligible employees pursuant to the exercise of stock options under its Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2006 (ESOP 2006). The allotment was approved by the Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee (NRCC) at its meeting held on May 06, 2026, in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and Regulation 10(c) of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021.
Allotment Details
The shares were allotted in two tranches at different exercise prices, reflecting the terms under which eligible employees exercised their stock options. The newly allotted equity shares rank pari passu with the existing equity shares of the company in all respects. The company has stated that it is in the process of completing other formalities with respect to the issue and listing of the said equity shares.
The key details of the allotment are presented below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name: | Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2006 |
| Date of Allotment: | May 06, 2026 |
| Number of Shares Issued: | 33,417 |
| Par Value per Share: | Rs. 2/- |
| Kind of Security: | Equity Shares |
| Distinctive Numbers: | 133897934–133931350 |
| Filing Date (Regulation 10(b)): | June 16, 2007 |
| Lock-in: | Not Applicable |
Exercise Price and Premium Breakdown
The 33,417 equity shares were allotted across two sets of stock options exercised at distinct prices. The following table outlines the exercise price and premium applicable to each tranche:
| Tranche: | Number of Shares | Exercise Price per Share | Premium per Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tranche 1: | 22,694 | Rs. 928.05/- | Rs. 926.05/- |
| Tranche 2: | 10,723 | Rs. 1015.37/- | Rs. 1013.37/- |
Post-Allotment Share Capital
Following this allotment, the paid-up equity share capital of Radico Khaitan stands as detailed below:
| Metric: | Post-Allotment Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Issued Shares: | 13,39,31,350 |
| Total Issued Share Capital: | Rs. 26,78,62,700 |
| Par Value per Share: | Rs. 2/- |
The newly issued shares are identical in all respects to the existing equity shares of the company and shall rank pari passu with them. No lock-in period is applicable to these shares, and no listing fees are payable in connection with this allotment. The disclosure has been disseminated on the company's website at www.radicokhaitan.com/investor-relations/ as required under the applicable regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Radico Khaitan
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.06% | +1.58% | +32.26% | +5.02% | +42.16% | +527.09% |
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