Sri Lotus Developers Grants 12.07 Lakh Stock Options Following Postal Ballot Success
Sri Lotus Developers successfully completed its postal ballot with 98.23% approval for extending ESOP 2024 benefits to subsidiary employees, followed by granting 12,06,500 stock options at Rs 75 per option. The options vest after one year with a five-year exercise window, demonstrating strong shareholder confidence in the company's employee incentive strategy.

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Sri Lotus Developers & Realty Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process and subsequently granted 12,06,500 stock options to eligible employees under the Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024. The special resolution for extending ESOP benefits to subsidiary employees passed with 98.23% approval, followed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee's approval for the stock option grant on April 01, 2026.
Stock Option Grant Details
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved the grant of 12,06,500 stock options through a circular resolution on April 01, 2026. Each option is convertible into one fully paid-up equity share with a face value of Re. 1 each, priced at Rs 75 per option.
| Grant Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Options Granted | 12,06,500 |
| Exercise Price | Rs 75 per option |
| Vesting Period | Starts after one year from grant date |
| Exercise Window | 5 years from vesting date |
| Face Value per Share | Re. 1 |
The options will start vesting after a period of one year from the date of grant, with all options exercisable within five years from the respective vesting dates. Shares arising from option conversion will rank pari-passu with existing equity shares.
Postal Ballot Results and Participation
The postal ballot concluded on March 27, 2026, after a month-long e-voting period that commenced on February 26, 2026. Out of 102,038 total shareholders on record date February 20, 2026, the voting witnessed significant participation across different categories.
| Voting Category | Votes in Favor | Votes Against | Total Votes | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 400,023,980 | 0 | 400,023,980 | 100.00% |
| Public-Institutions | 2,929,562 | 7,174,983 | 10,104,545 | 28.99% |
| Public-Non Institutions | 72,184 | 75,522 | 147,706 | 48.87% |
| Overall Result | 403,025,726 | 7,250,505 | 410,276,231 | 98.23% |
The resolution required a special majority, which was achieved comfortably with votes in favor being more than three times the votes cast against it.
Regulatory Compliance and Process
The company followed all regulatory requirements under Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations. CS Mannish L. Ghia from M/s. Manish Ghia & Associates served as the appointed scrutinizer, ensuring transparent and compliant voting procedures.
| Process Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Record Date | February 20, 2026 |
| Notice Dispatch | February 25, 2026 |
| E-voting Period | February 26 - March 27, 2026 |
| Voting Platform | CDSL e-voting system |
| Total Eligible Shares | 488,723,710 |
| Votes Polled | 410,276,231 (83.95%) |
Corporate Governance and Strategic Impact
The ESOP grant follows the company's strategic move to align employee interests across the group structure while maintaining competitive talent retention practices. The options are subject to reasonable adjustments in case of corporate actions such as rights issues, bonus issues, mergers, or sale of divisions in accordance with ESOP 2024 provisions.
The voting results and scrutinizer's report have been uploaded on the company's website at www.lotusdevelopers.com/investor-relations and CDSL's platform, ensuring complete transparency for all stakeholders. This successful implementation reinforces shareholder confidence in the company's strategic direction and employee welfare initiatives.
How will the dilution from 12.06 million new shares impact Sri Lotus Developers' earnings per share and market valuation when employees exercise their options?
What specific performance metrics or milestones must employees achieve during the one-year vesting period before they can exercise their stock options?
Will Sri Lotus Developers need to expand this ESOP program to other subsidiaries to maintain competitive talent retention across its entire corporate structure?

































