Veranda Learning Solutions Limited has completed the allotment of 4,37,956 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan 2022 on January 21, 2026. The allotment was approved by the company's Allotment Committee during a meeting held on the same day, which commenced at 4:30 PM and concluded at 5:00 PM.

Share Allotment Details

The company allotted the equity shares to eligible grantees pursuant to the exercise of stock options granted under the Veranda Learning Solutions Limited - Employee Stock Option Plan 2022. Each share carries a face value of ₹10.00 and was issued at an exercise price of ₹68.50 per share.

Impact on Share Capital

Following the allotment, the company's paid-up share capital has increased substantially. The share capital structure changed as detailed below:

Regulatory Compliance

The allotment has been conducted in accordance with Regulation 10(c) of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The company has provided comprehensive disclosure details as required by the regulatory framework.

Key Regulatory Information:

• ISIN Number: INE0IQ001011
• Distinctive Numbers: 9,57,31,680 to 9,61,69,635
• Stock Exchange Listing: BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited
• BSE Scrip Code: 543514
• NSE Symbol: VERANDA

Share Characteristics

The newly allotted equity shares will rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company in all respects. No lock-in period applies to these shares, and no listing fees are payable for this allotment. The shares have been issued in dematerialized form under the specified ISIN number.

The company's registered office is located at G.R. Complex, First floor, No.807-808, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai - 600035. The allotment information has been communicated to both BSE and NSE for record-keeping and website display purposes.

Veranda Learning Solutions Limited has received a significant regulatory milestone with BSE Limited issuing an observation letter containing 'no adverse observations' for its proposed Composite Scheme of Arrangement on January 19, 2026. This development marks a crucial step forward in the company's corporate restructuring initiative that was initially approved by the Board of Directors on September 11, 2025.

Scheme Structure and Participants

The Composite Scheme of Arrangement involves three entities operating under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013. The arrangement includes Veranda Learning Solutions Limited serving dual roles as both the amalgamated company and demerged company, Veranda XL Learning Solutions Private Limited as the amalgamating company, and J.K. Shah Commerce Education Limited as the resulting company.

BSE Conditions and Requirements

BSE Limited has outlined 17 comprehensive conditions that must be fulfilled as part of the scheme approval process. These requirements encompass detailed disclosure obligations, compliance measures, and specific procedural requirements.

Key Disclosure Requirements

The exchange has mandated extensive disclosure requirements including:

• Complete details of ongoing adjudication and recovery proceedings against the company, promoters, and directors
• Comprehensive information about all unlisted companies involved in the scheme
• Financial details including revenue, profit after tax, and EBITDA for the last three years
• Pre and post-scheme shareholding patterns of all involved companies
• Capital structure details since incorporation and for the last three years

Compliance and Procedural Obligations

Listing Requirements for J.K. Shah Commerce Education Limited

The scheme includes specific provisions for the listing of J.K. Shah Commerce Education Limited shares, subject to SEBI approval and compliance with Securities Contract Regulations Rules, 1957. BSE has outlined detailed requirements including submission of an Information Memorandum, newspaper advertisements with comprehensive company details, and continuous disclosure obligations.

The exchange has specified that shares allotted pursuant to the scheme will remain frozen in the depository system until listing and trading permissions are granted. Additionally, there must be no changes in the shareholding pattern of J.K. Shah Commerce Education Limited between the record date and listing that could affect the approval status.

Regulatory Framework and Next Steps

The observation letter operates under Regulation 37 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, and references SEBI Master Circular dated June 20, 2023. The scheme documentation is available on the company's website at the composite scheme arrangement section.

BSE has reserved the right to withdraw its 'no adverse observation' status if any submitted information is found to be incomplete, incorrect, misleading, or false. The company must now proceed to file the scheme with the National Company Law Tribunal within the six-month validity period while ensuring compliance with all specified conditions and requirements.