Trent shareholders approve bonus shares and ESOP 2026
Trent Limited shareholders have approved the re-classification of authorized share capital, the issuance of bonus shares, and the adoption of the Trent Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2026. The resolutions were passed via remote e-voting which concluded on May 27, 2026, with the requisite majority. Promoters and the Promoter Group supported all resolutions, while Public Institutions and Public Non-Institutions showed varying levels of dissent, particularly against the ESOP proposals.

*this image is generated using AI for illustrative purposes only.
Trent Limited shareholders have approved the re-classification of the company's authorized share capital, the issuance of bonus shares, and the adoption of a new employee stock option plan. The resolutions were passed with the requisite majority following the conclusion of remote e-voting on May 27, 2026. The approvals allow the retailer to amend its Memorandum of Association regarding share capital structure and implement the Trent Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2026, extending benefits to group and subsidiary employees.
The remote e-voting process, conducted via the National Securities Depository Limited platform, commenced on April 28, 2026, and concluded on May 27, 2026. A total of 5,32,059 shareholders were eligible to vote as on the cut-off date of April 17, 2026. Mitesh J. Shah, Practicing Company Secretary, was appointed as the scrutinizer to oversee the postal ballot process in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Voting Results Summary
The four resolutions put to vote included two ordinary resolutions and two special resolutions. The ordinary resolutions regarding share capital re-classification and bonus issuance received strong support, while the special resolutions concerning the ESOP plan and its extension to group companies also secured the necessary majority.
| Resolution | Type | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re-classification of Authorized Share Capital | Ordinary | 26,76,92,720 | 98,40,982 | 96.45% | 3.55% |
| Issuance of Bonus Shares | Ordinary | 26,76,92,524 | 98,45,263 | 96.45% | 3.55% |
| Adoption of ESOP 2026 | Special | 25,42,68,412 | 2,32,54,807 | 91.62% | 8.38% |
| Extension of ESOP 2026 to Group Companies | Special | 25,42,72,966 | 2,32,50,235 | 91.62% | 8.38% |
Breakdown by Shareholder Category
The voting patterns revealed distinct preferences across different shareholder categories. Promoters and the Promoter Group cast 13,15,50,881 votes in favor of all resolutions, with zero votes against. Public Institutions participated actively, with approximately 92% of their holdings polled. For the special resolutions, Public Institutions cast a significant number of votes against the ESOP proposals, with 2,32,22,987 votes against the adoption of the plan and 2,32,13,794 votes against its extension.
Public Non-Institutions showed overwhelming support for the ordinary resolutions, with over 99.98% of votes in favor. However, for the special resolutions, this category also cast a small number of dissenting votes, with 31,820 votes against the adoption of the ESOP plan and 36,441 votes against its extension to group companies. The scrutinizer certified that the remote e-voting process was conducted in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Trent
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.58% | +3.03% | -0.86% | -0.99% | -24.21% | +410.08% |
What is the expected timeline for the issuance of bonus shares and the record date for entitlement?
How will the dilution from the new ESOP plan impact the company's earnings per share in the coming fiscal year?
What specific retention strategies does Trent plan to implement for group and subsidiary employees using the new ESOP scheme?


































