Sagility clarifies ESOS 2026 vesting criteria for shareholders
Sagility clarified the vesting criteria for its ESOS 2026, linking PSUs to mandatory performance criteria such as consolidated revenue and profit margins. The scheme, approved by the Board on May 12, 2026, features a maximum vesting period of 3 years and is administered by the NRC. The company emphasized that the pay-at-risk structure protects shareholder interests and ensures costs for subsidiary employees are borne by the respective entities.

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Sagility has clarified the vesting criteria for its Employee Stock Options and Performance Stock Units Scheme 2026 (ESOS 2026), linking Performance Stock Units (PSUs) to mandatory, pre-defined performance criteria. The company disclosed that vesting is contingent upon the achievement of specific targets detailed in individual grant letters, ensuring that incentives are strictly performance-based rather than tenure-based. This structure aims to protect shareholder interests by tying rewards to the company's financial success and individual employee contributions.
The Board of Directors approved the scheme on May 12, 2026, following a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC). The postal ballot notice was sent to shareholders electronically on May 29, 2026, with MUFG Intime India Private Limited facilitating the remote e-voting process. The maximum vesting period for the scheme is fixed at 3 years from the date of grant, and vesting is also linked to continuous employment with the company or its subsidiaries.
The company specified that performance parameters for vesting will be a combination of individual ratings and company-wide metrics. The company performance parameters primarily include consolidated revenue from the immediately preceding financial year and consolidated profit margins, measured as operating margin, EBITDA, or net profit margin relative to revenue. Additional commercial parameters may be determined by the NRC based on prevailing business requirements.
Performance Parameters and Governance
The company outlined the specific metrics that will drive the vesting of PSUs under the new scheme. These parameters are designed to ensure that rewards are distributed only when tangible value is created for the company.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Revenue | Revenue generated by the company and subsidiaries in the preceding financial year. |
| Margin | Consolidated profit margins, including operating margin, EBITDA/Adjusted EBITDA, or net profit margin. |
| Additional Commercial Parameters | Objective parameters determined by the NRC based on business needs. |
Sagility stated that vesting thresholds, performance targets, and weightages may vary based on the employee's role and level. The NRC retains the authority to determine these parameters and assign weightages, with specific vesting schedules detailed in individual grant letters. The company views this flexibility as essential for administering the scheme effectively over its term, given evolving business priorities and market conditions.
The scheme is structured as a true pay-at-risk incentive, where value realization depends on both company performance and individual achievement. Sagility committed to providing annual disclosures under SEBI regulations, covering aggregate grant data, weighted-average exercise prices, and vesting outcomes. While it will disclose the nature of performance measures, such as revenue and EBITDA growth, it may withhold exact targets if they are commercially sensitive. Following the closure of vesting cycles, the company will disclose the percentage of actual vesting based on achieved metrics in its annual report.
Extending the scheme to employees of subsidiary companies ensures continuity and fairness in incentives, aligning them with the company's consolidated performance. Costs associated with grants to subsidiary employees will be borne by the respective entities. The provision of funds for the Sagility ESOP Trust complies with statutory limits under Section 67 of the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant rules.
Historical Stock Returns for Sagility
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.66% | -0.77% | -5.17% | -21.58% | -3.09% | +35.85% |
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