s chand & company has fixed Friday, May 29, 2026, as the record date for the payment of an interim dividend of ₹4 per share. The dividend was declared by the Board of Directors during its meeting held on May 22, 2026, and will be paid to equity shareholders starting June 08, 2026.

Board Meeting Details

The Board of Directors convened on Friday, May 22, 2026, to deliberate on the financial matters of the company. During this meeting, the directors approved the declaration of an interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26.

Dividend Declaration

The company has fixed the interim dividend at ₹4 per share. This payout is applicable to the equity shareholders of S Chand And Company Limited for the financial year 2025-26.

S Chand & Company has successfully completed the acquisition of CPD Singapore Education Services Pte. Limited through its wholly owned subsidiary New Saraswati House (India) Private Limited. The transaction, valued at SGD 1,500,000, was finalized on January 30, 2026, as disclosed to stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.

Acquisition Structure and Value

The acquisition was structured in two tranches with a total consideration of SGD 1,500,000. The deal involved both subscription to fresh shares and purchase of existing equity from management shareholders.

About CPD Singapore

CPD Singapore Education Services Pte. Limited was incorporated on November 27, 2015, in the Republic of Singapore under the Companies Act 1967. The company operates from its registered office at 63 Hillview Avenue, Singapore, and specializes in education-support services and international curriculum publishing.

Business Operations

CPD Singapore's core business activities include:

• Publishing of International Curriculum (IB/IGCSE) school books
• Education-support services
• Publishing and distributing children's books
• Educational flashcards and related materials

Financial Performance

The company has demonstrated consistent revenue generation over the past three years:

Strategic Rationale

The acquisition aligns with S Chand's expansion strategy and addresses specific portfolio gaps. The transaction provides two key strategic benefits:

• International Curriculum Exposure: Fills a gap in S Chand Group's portfolio by adding IB/IGCSE curriculum expertise
• Geographic Expansion: Increases exposure to international markets in Middle East, South Asia, and SAARC regions

Regulatory Compliance

The transaction does not fall under related party transactions, with no promoter or group company interests involved. No governmental or regulatory approvals were required for the acquisition, which was expected to complete by February 28, 2026, and has now been successfully finalized.

Following the completion, CPD Singapore has become a wholly owned subsidiary of New Saraswati House (India) Private Limited and consequently a step-down subsidiary of S Chand And Company Limited, strengthening the group's international education publishing capabilities.