Simmonds Marshall Limited Appoints Sophie Moochhala as Independent Director Through Postal Ballot
Simmonds Marshall Limited has successfully appointed Ms. Sophie Yunus Moochhala as an Independent Director through a postal ballot process that concluded on February 11, 2026. The resolution received overwhelming shareholder approval with 6611988 votes in favor out of 6611989 total valid votes, representing 99.99% support. The remote e-voting process was conducted from January 13 to February 11, 2026, with 24 members participating, and was scrutinized by GMJ & Associates in compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Simmonds Marshall Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot process, with shareholders approving the appointment of Ms. Sophie Yunus Moochhala as an Independent Director of the company. The resolution was passed with overwhelming shareholder support through a remote e-voting process that concluded on February 11, 2026.
Postal Ballot Results
The voting results demonstrate strong shareholder confidence in the proposed appointment. Out of 24 members who participated in the e-voting process, the resolution received substantial support from the shareholder community.
| Voting Details: | Members | Votes Cast | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Participants: | 24 | 6611989 | 100.00% |
| Votes in Favor: | 23 | 6611988 | 99.99% |
| Votes Against: | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Abstentions: | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
E-Voting Process Timeline
The postal ballot process was conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI regulations. The company dispatched the postal ballot notice by email on January 09, 2026, to members who had registered their email addresses with the company or depositories.
| Process Milestone: | Date/Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date: | January 08, 2026 |
| Notice Dispatch: | January 09, 2026 |
| E-voting Period: | January 13, 2026 (9:00 AM) to February 11, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Vote Unblocking: | February 12, 2026 (11:30 AM) |
| Resolution Deemed Passed: | February 11, 2026 |
Scrutinizer Appointment and Report
GMJ & Associates, Company Secretaries, represented by CS Mahesh Soni (Partner), served as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The scrutinizer was appointed on November 13, 2025, and conducted the entire process in compliance with applicable regulations.
The scrutinizer's report, dated February 13, 2026, confirmed that the special resolution for appointing Ms. Sophie Yunus Moochhala (DIN: 00105995) as an Independent Director was passed with the requisite majority. The votes were unblocked in the presence of two independent witnesses, Ms. Sumriddhi Kabra and Mr. Adnan Halai, who are not employees of the company.
Regulatory Compliance
The postal ballot process was conducted through Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) e-voting platform, ensuring secure and transparent voting. The process adhered to provisions under Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, along with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The company has made all relevant documents available on its website at www.simmondsmarshall.com and has informed BSE Limited about the successful completion of the postal ballot process.
Historical Stock Returns for Simmonds Marshall
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.76% | +15.27% | +32.34% | +9.90% | +42.79% | +308.66% |



























