Lloyds Metals & Energy has appointed ACER Credit Rating Private Limited as its monitoring agency to oversee the utilization of proceeds from its preferential issue of warrants. The appointment was formalized through a Board resolution on 26th February, 2026, in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Board Approval and Regulatory Compliance

The company's Board of Directors approved the appointment through a circular resolution dated 26th February, 2026. This appointment follows the company's earlier intimation dated 3rd February, 2026, and is made pursuant to Regulation 41 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018.

About the Monitoring Agency

ACER Credit Rating Private Limited is a SEBI registered Credit Rating Agency that will oversee the monitoring of proceeds raised through the Preferential Issue of Warrants. The appointment ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for monitoring the utilization of funds raised through capital market instruments.

Corporate Communication

The appointment details have been communicated to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The information is also available on the company's website at www.lloyds.in for stakeholder reference.

Company Secretary Akshay Vora signed the regulatory filing, confirming the formal appointment and ensuring proper dissemination of information to all concerned parties as required under stock exchange regulations.

Thriveni Earthmovers Private Limited has announced the release of pledge on 64,14,150 equity shares of lloyds metals & energy , representing 1.18% of the company's paid-up share capital. The pledge release became effective from February 19, 2026, and was disclosed to stock exchanges on February 23, 2026.

Pledge Release Details

The pledge release pertains to an original Unattested Pledge Agreement executed on May 29, 2024, between Thriveni Earthmovers Private Limited and ICICI Bank Limited. The release was attributed to closure of loan and release of security arrangements with the bank.

Current Shareholding Position

Following the pledge release, Thriveni Earthmovers Private Limited's shareholding structure in Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited has been updated. The company continues to hold a significant stake as a promoter entity.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 31(1) and 31(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011. The notification was simultaneously submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, where Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited shares are listed.

Other Promoter Holdings

The disclosure also provided a comprehensive overview of other promoter entities and their encumbrance status. Notable promoter holdings include Crosslink Food and Farms Private Limited with 6,55,58,548 shares (12.03%) and Sky United LLP holding 7,34,54,636 shares (13.47%). Among these, only Crosslink Food and Farms Private Limited maintains encumbered shares totaling 89,65,408 shares representing 1.64% of the total share capital.

The pledge release represents a reduction in the overall encumbered shareholding of the promoter group and reflects the completion of financial obligations with ICICI Bank Limited. Thriveni Earthmovers Private Limited continues to maintain its promoter status with substantial shareholding in Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited.