EKC Announces 47th AGM on Sep 29, 2024, with Dividend & Book Closure
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited will hold its 47th AGM on Sep 29, 2024, for FY 2025-26. A dividend of 35% (₹0.70/share) is proposed. Book closure is Sep 21-29, 2026. Record date for dividend is Sep 18, 2026. Dividend payment expected after Oct 5, 2026.
The announcement is significant for shareholders as it pertains to their voting rights at the AGM and their eligibility to receive dividends. The dates for book closure and record date are crucial for these actions.
The announcement pertains to routine corporate actions like the AGM, book closure, and dividend declaration, which are standard procedures and do not inherently indicate a positive or negative change in the company's performance or outlook.
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited (EKC) has announced that its 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. IST. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM), in compliance with current regulations.
The Annual Report for FY 2025-26, including the Board's Report, Audited Financial Statements (Standalone and Consolidated), and the Auditors' Report, will be dispatched electronically to all shareholders whose email addresses are registered. This report will also be available on the company's website, www.everestkanto.com, in the investor section.
The Board has recommended a dividend of 35%, amounting to ₹0.70 per share of ₹2 each, for FY 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. Consequently, the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will be closed from Monday, September 21, 2026, to Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for the purpose of the AGM and dividend.
Friday, September 18, 2026, has been fixed as the cut-off date for remote e-voting for the 47th AGM. The same date, September 18, 2026, is also designated as the Record Date to determine eligibility for the proposed dividend. If approved, the dividend will be paid on or after October 5, 2026, after deducting applicable taxes at source.
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