S&S Power Switchgear Ltd has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Martin Ansell as an Independent Director. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to provide remote e-voting facilities, enabling members to cast their votes electronically from July 23, 2026, to August 21, 2026. This appointment is subject to the approval of a special resolution by the members.

The Board of Directors has appointed BP & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, as the scrutinizer to oversee the postal ballot process. The cut-off date to determine the eligibility of shareholders entitled to vote was fixed as July 17, 2026. The notice of postal ballot has been dispatched electronically to members whose names appear on the register of members or list of beneficial owners as on the cut-off date.

The resolution proposes the appointment of Mr. Martin Ansell (DIN: 11730141) for a term of five consecutive years, effective from May 22, 2026, to May 21, 2031. The Board has also approved the payment of remuneration to Mr. Ansell, not exceeding ₹2,00,000 per quarter, in addition to sitting fees and reimbursement of expenses. This remuneration may exceed 1% of the net profit of the company computed under Section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013, subject to shareholder approval.

The following table outlines the key details of the postal ballot process:

The results of the voting, along with the scrutinizer's report, will be announced on or before August 25, 2026, and will be available on the company's website and the stock exchanges. The resolutions, if passed with the requisite majority, shall be deemed to have been passed on the last date of the remote e-voting period. Prince Thomas, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the intimation sent to the stock exchanges.

S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, has been named the exclusive U.S. distributor for adidas team apparel. This expansion of a partnership spanning more than a decade provides customers access to a broader assortment of apparel across teamwear, corporate apparel and gifting. The agreement creates new opportunities across team programs, team stores and school athletics.

Kendall Whitley, Vice President of Team Sales for S&S, stated that the expansion reflects a shared commitment to customer success. By combining a broader assortment with dependable inventory, the company aims to serve as the destination for adidas for its customers. The adidas team apparel collection features products designed specifically for schools, athletic programs and team organizations.

Nick Blannin, Senior Vice President of Product for S&S, emphasized that expanding access to premium brands is central to the company's long-term strategy. The company plans to continue investing in products and partnerships to help customers differentiate themselves in their markets. S&S was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois.