Bandhan Bank Seeks Shareholder Approval for ESOP Expansion and Director Remuneration
Bandhan Bank is seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot for an increase in employee stock options by 2,57,91,518, raising the total to 8,05,48,570. Shareholders will also vote on amendments to the ESOP plan and the remuneration of key executives, including MD & CEO Partha Pratim Sengupta and ED & COO Ratan Kumar Kesh. Remote e-voting is open from January 31 to March 01, 2026.
Decisions on ESOPs and executive remuneration can impact employee motivation and shareholder value over the long term. The scale of the ESOP increase is significant, warranting medium impact.
The announcement pertains to internal corporate governance matters, including ESOPs and executive remuneration, which are routine for listed companies and do not inherently suggest a positive or negative shift in the company's operational or financial performance.
Bandhan Bank Limited has issued a Postal Ballot Notice to its shareholders seeking approval for several key items.
These include an increase in the aggregate number of employee stock options to be granted under the ‘Bandhan Bank Employee Stock Option Plan Series 1’. The proposal aims to increase the options from the existing 5,47,57,052 to 8,05,48,570, representing an additional 2,57,91,518 options, which is 1.60% of the Bank's total paid-up equity share capital.
Additionally, shareholders will vote on proposed amendments to the 'Bandhan Bank Employee Stock Option Plan Series 1' to align it with current regulations and enhance clarity on definitions and terms. The notice also seeks approval for the re-appointment of Mr. Ratan Kumar Kesh as the Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer, and for the remuneration of Mr. Ratan Kumar Kesh, Mr. Partha Pratim Sengupta (Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer), and Mr. Rajinder Kumar Babbar (Executive Director & Chief Business Officer).
The remote e-voting process will commence on January 31, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST and conclude on March 01, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The results of the postal ballot are expected to be announced on or before March 03, 2026. Shareholders as of January 23, 2026, are eligible to vote.
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