Capillary Technologies Clarifies ESOP Exercise Price Mechanism Following Proxy Advisor Feedback
Capillary Technologies India Limited issued a clarification on February 24, 2026, addressing proxy advisor concerns about exercise price determination under its ESOP 2021 scheme extension to subsidiary employees. The company clarified that exercise prices will be set by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee with a maximum 20% discount to the 90-day VWAP, ensuring objective and market-linked pricing. The clarification supports Special Resolution No. 1 in the company's postal ballot notice dated February 06, 2026, seeking shareholder approval for extending ESOP benefits to subsidiary employees in India and overseas.

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Capillary Technologies India Limited has issued a regulatory clarification regarding the exercise price mechanism under its Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) 2021 scheme. The clarification, dated February 24, 2026, addresses feedback received from proxy advisors concerning the company's postal ballot notice issued on February 06, 2026.
Proxy Advisor Concerns Addressed
The company received feedback from proxy advisors highlighting concerns about the lack of clarity regarding the exercise price determination. The advisors noted that the exercise price could range between face value and market price, potentially allowing significant discounts to prevailing market prices.
Company's Pricing Mechanism Clarification
In response to these concerns, Capillary Technologies provided detailed clarification on its ESOP pricing structure:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exercise Price Determination | Set by Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) |
| Maximum Discount | 20% to Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) |
| VWAP Calculation Period | 90 trading days preceding the working day prior to grant date |
| Reference Exchange | Stock exchange with highest trading volume for company shares |
| Minimum Exercise Price | Face value of INR 2.00 per share |
The company emphasized that this pricing mechanism is "objective, market-linked and transparent, and does not permit arbitrary pricing." The structure is designed to ensure continued alignment of employee incentives with long-term shareholder value creation.
Regulatory Compliance and Governance
Capillary Technologies confirmed that ESOP 2021 is implemented in strict accordance with:
- Companies Act, 2013
- SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021
- Supervision of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The company noted that extending ESOP benefits to subsidiary employees is a standard practice for listed groups, aimed at retention of critical talent and value creation at a consolidated level.
Postal Ballot Context
The clarification relates to Special Resolution No. 1 in the postal ballot notice, which seeks shareholder approval for ratification of extension of benefits under ESOP 2021 to employees of subsidiary companies, whether in India or overseas. The additional information has been made available on the company's website to provide shareholders with enhanced clarity before voting.
The clarification was signed by Gireddy Bhargavi Reddy, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, and filed with both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited as required under Regulation 30 of SEBI listing regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Capillary Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -2.63% | -2.66% | -17.00% | -15.62% | -15.62% | -15.62% |






























