Eastern Treads Limited has notified shareholders about the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) new special window for transfer and dematerialization of physical securities. The announcement, dated February 16, 2026, provides details about the regulatory initiative aimed at facilitating investor access to their securities.

SEBI Special Window Details

SEBI has opened a special window for transfer and dematerialization of physical securities through Circular No. SEBI/HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. This window specifically covers securities that were sold or purchased prior to April 1, 2019.

Eligibility and Conditions

The special window extends to transfer requests that were previously submitted but faced rejection, return, or non-processing due to documentation deficiencies, procedural issues, or other reasons. However, shares transferred under this window will be mandatorily credited to the transferee only in dematerialized form.

During the one-year lock-in period following transfer registration, the securities cannot be transferred, lien-marked, or pledged. The facility excludes cases involving disputes between transferor and transferee, as well as securities transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).

Required Documentation

Shareholders seeking to utilize this facility must provide specific documents to the Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA):

• Original security certificates
• Transfer deed executed prior to April 1, 2019
• Proof of purchase by transferee
• KYC documents of the transferee
• Latest Client Master List not older than 2 months
• Undertaking cum Indemnity as per prescribed format

Contact Information

Shareholders can submit necessary documents to Integrated Registry Management Private Limited, the company's RTA. The RTA is located at 2nd Floor, 'Kences Towers' No.1, Ramakrishna Street, North Usman Road, T.Nagar, Chennai- 600017. Contact numbers include 044-28140801 and 044-28140803, with email correspondence available at Einward@integratedindia.in .

Previous SEBI Initiative

This announcement follows an earlier SEBI initiative that operated from July 7, 2025 to January 6, 2026. That six-month special window focused on re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests, with Eastern Treads Limited maintaining compliance through monthly reports to BSE and bi-monthly newspaper publications.

The company has made additional information available on its website at www.eastertreads.com for shareholder reference.

Eastern treads Limited has announced a major leadership transition following a board meeting held on February 12, 2026. The company disclosed the completion of M E Mohamed's tenure as Managing Director and the appointment of Navas Meeran to the same position, marking a significant change in the organization's top management structure.

Leadership Transition Details

The leadership change became effective from the close of business hours on February 14, 2026. The transition involves two key developments:

Mr. Navas Meeran, who was already serving as Chairman of the company, will now hold the dual position of Chairman and Managing Director. His appointment is subject to approval from shareholders and represents a consolidation of leadership roles within the organization.

Profile of New Managing Director

Mr. Navas Meeran brings extensive experience to his expanded role. He hails from a respectable business family in Adimali renowned for manufacturing and exporting spices and curry powder. After graduating in Commerce, he joined the family business and has accumulated over 33 years of experience with immense practical knowledge in the tyre retreading industry.

Professional Background

Mr. Meeran's professional credentials include:

• Over 33 years of experience in the tyre retreading industry
• Past Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Southern Region
• Co-Chair of CII Expert Group on Doubling Farmers' Income
• Member of CII National Council
• Chairman of M E Meeran Foundation for Entrepreneurship

His entrepreneurial talent, combined with hard work and persistence, has contributed substantially to the group's growth to its present stature. Through his leadership, Eastern has gained global presence, and its growth in the international market continues to expand.

Board Acknowledgment

The Board of Directors and Management have placed on record their sincere appreciation for the invaluable contributions, guidance, and services rendered by Mr. M E Mohamed during his tenure as Managing Director. His departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the company's leadership history.

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Both the outgoing and incoming directors have been confirmed as not being debarred from holding directorial positions by SEBI or any other appropriate authority.

The company has disclosed that Mrs. Shereen Navas (DIN: 00328770), who serves as a Director of the company, is the spouse of Mr. Navas Meeran, ensuring transparency in board relationships as required by regulatory guidelines.