ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited has allotted 31,391 equity shares to eligible employees under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2019, as announced on January 7, 2026. The allotment was approved by the bank's Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee in compliance with SEBI regulations.

Share Allotment Details

The bank allotted shares to employees who exercised their vested options under the ESAF Employee Stock Option Plan 2019. The allotment took place at 9:30 A.M. on January 7, 2026, following regulatory requirements under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Post-Allotment Capital Structure

Following this ESOP allotment, ESAF Small Finance Bank's capital structure has been updated with the new share issuance. The allotted shares carry the same rights and privileges as existing equity shares of the bank.

Regulatory Compliance

The share allotment was conducted pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The bank filed the required statement under regulation 10(b) with stock exchanges on February 24, 2024, with filing numbers BSE: 195921 and NSE: 40258.

The newly allotted equity shares will rank pari-passu with existing equity shares of the bank and are identical in all respects to the current shares. No lock-in period applies to these shares, and no additional listing fees are payable for this allotment. The bank's shares are listed on both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited has successfully completed its monthly interest payment on non-convertible securities, distributing ₹8.12 crores to all concerned investors. The bank filed a compliance certificate with BSE and NSE under Regulation 57 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, confirming the timely completion of its interest payment obligations.

Interest Payment Details

The bank made the interest payment on January 05, 2026, one day after the scheduled due date due to a holiday adjustment. The original due date of January 04, 2026 fell on a holiday, prompting the bank to make the payment on the succeeding business day as per the original terms of issue.

Compliance and Documentation

The certificate was filed pursuant to SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-PoD/P/CIR/2025/0000000137 dated October 15, 2025. The bank confirmed that no changes were made to the payment frequency, and there were no delays or non-payment issues reported.

Previous Payment History

The bank's last interest payment on these securities was made on December 04, 2025, maintaining its regular monthly payment schedule. The current payment represents the bank's continued adherence to its debt servicing obligations and regulatory compliance requirements.

Regulatory Disclosure

ESAF Small Finance Bank has made the intimation available on its official website under the investor relations section for transparency and stakeholder access. The bank's Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, Ranjith Raj P, signed the compliance certificate, ensuring proper documentation and regulatory adherence for the interest payment process.