FMNL Initiates Postal Ballot for ₹60 Crore Diamond Plaza Mall Lease Surrender
FMNL initiates postal ballot to approve surrendering leasehold rights of 'Diamond Plaza Mall' for not less than ₹60 crore, aiming to reduce debt and pursue growth.
The surrender of a significant asset (shopping mall leasehold rights) for a substantial compensation of ₹60 crore, coupled with its intended use for debt reduction and funding new growth, represents a major strategic and financial move for the company.
The company expects to receive a significant compensation of ₹60 crore, which it plans to use for debt reduction and future growth opportunities, indicating a positive financial and strategic outlook.
Future Market Networks Limited (FMNL) has announced a postal ballot process to obtain shareholder approval for the surrender of leasehold rights pertaining to the "Diamond Plaza Mall" located in Kolkata. This decision was made by the Board of Directors on October 15, 2025. * The Company proposes to surrender its leasehold rights to the original lessors, M/s Super Diamond Enterprises, for a compensation of not less than ₹60 crore (Indian Rupees Sixty Crores Only). * The rationale behind this action is that the consideration represents the fair value of the leasehold rights, which is deemed financially more beneficial than continuing rental income. This move is expected to enable the company to realize immediate value and reduce its borrowings. * A substantial portion of the proceeds from this surrender will be utilized to repay a secured loan from Axis Finance Limited, with the remaining balance earmarked for continuing the company's business and exploring new growth opportunities. * Mr. Alwyn D’souza has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for conducting the e-voting process. * The calendar of events for the postal ballot process is as follows: * Cut-off Date for identification of voting rights: October 10, 2025 * Proposed Date for Completion of dispatch of Postal Ballot Notice (electronic mode): October 18, 2025 * Date and time of commencement of remote e-voting: October 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM IST * Date and time of end of remote e-voting: November 17, 2025, till 5:00 PM IST * Date of declaration of results of voting: On or before November 19, 2025, upon receipt of the Scrutinizer’s Report.
The Board is of the opinion that surrendering the lease of the Undertaking is in the best interest of the Company and its members.
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