News Corporate Actions AU Small Finance Bank Allots 2,57,820 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option PlansAU Small Finance Bank Allots 2,57,820 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option Plans
AU Small Finance Bank allotted 2,57,820 equity shares of Rs. 10 face value each on March 2, 2026, pursuant to employee stock option exercises under four ESOP schemes (2016, 2018, 2020, and 2023). The largest allocation came from ESOP 2020 with 1,70,497 shares, followed by ESOP 2023 with 50,362 shares. This allotment increased the bank's paid-up equity share capital from Rs. 7,47,83,32,320 to Rs. 7,48,09,10,520, representing an increase of Rs. 25,78,200.
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AU Small Finance Bank has completed the allotment of 2,57,820 equity shares on March 2, 2026, following the exercise of employee stock options under multiple Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs). The bank disclosed this development to the National Stock Exchange and BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
ESOP Exercise Details
The allotment encompasses shares from four different ESOP schemes implemented by the bank over the years. Each equity share carries a face value of Rs. 10. The distribution across various ESOP schemes demonstrates the bank's continued commitment to employee participation in ownership.
| ESOP Scheme | Number of Equity Shares |
|---|---|
| ESOP 2016 | 23,985 |
| ESOP 2018 | 12,976 |
| ESOP 2020 | 1,70,497 |
| ESOP 2023 | 50,362 |
| Total | 2,57,820 |
Impact on Share Capital
The allotment has resulted in an increase in the bank's paid-up equity share capital. The capital structure change reflects the conversion of employee stock options into actual equity ownership.
| Parameter | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Previous Paid-up Capital | 7,47,83,32,320 |
| Revised Paid-up Capital | 7,48,09,10,520 |
| Increase | 25,78,200 |
Regulatory Compliance
The bank has fulfilled its disclosure obligations by informing both major stock exchanges about this corporate action. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Manmohan Parnami signed the regulatory filing, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations governing employee stock option exercises and subsequent share allotments.
Historical Stock Returns for AU Small Finance Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.74% | -7.61% | -1.28% | +27.64% | +70.87% | +65.66% |
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