Jubilant Foodworks Grants Over 7.5 Lakh Stock Options Under ESOP Schemes
Jubilant FoodWorks granted 3,36,754 stock options under ESOP 2011 at ₹422 exercise price and 4,21,710 options under ESOP 2025 at ₹2 exercise price on July 15, 2026. Vesting schedules and exercise periods vary between the two schemes.
The grant of stock options to employees is a common practice for compensation and retention, and typically has a limited direct impact on the company's immediate stock performance or overall business operations.
The announcement is a routine grant of employee stock options, which is a standard corporate practice and does not inherently indicate a positive or negative development for the company's financials or operations.
Jubilant FoodWorks Limited (JFL) announced today, July 15, 2026, that its Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee (NRC) has granted stock options under its ESOP schemes. The meeting commenced at 10:30 a.m. and concluded at 12:50 p.m.
Under the JFL Employees Stock Option Scheme 2011 (ESOP 2011), a total of 3,36,754 stock options were granted to eligible employees. Each option is convertible into one equity share of the company with a face value of ₹2. The exercise price for these options is ₹422 per option, based on the closing market price of ₹421.50 on July 14, 2026. Vesting conditions include 20% on the first anniversary, 30% on the second, and 50% on the third anniversary of the grant. Options can be exercised within seven years from the first vesting date, and lock-in conditions are applicable to certain grants.
Additionally, under the JFL Employees Stock Option Scheme 2025 (ESOP 2025), 4,21,710 stock options were granted. These options are also convertible into one equity share each, with a face value of ₹2. The exercise price for these options is ₹2 per option as approved by the NRC. For ESOP 2025, 100% of the stock options will vest not earlier than one year and not later than three years from the grant date. The exercise period is not earlier than one year from the vesting date and not later than four years from the vesting date. Lock-in conditions are also applicable here.
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