KDDL Limited Seeks Shareholder Approval for Director Appointments and CMD Reappointment
KDDL Limited is seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot for the appointment of Mr. Hanspeter Pieth as Non-Executive Director from February 1, 2026. Shareholders will also vote on re-appointing Mr. Yashovardhan Saboo as CMD for three years from April 1, 2026. E-voting runs from January 1 to January 30, 2026.
The appointment of a new director and the reappointment of the CMD are significant for the company's governance and strategic direction.
The announcement is a routine corporate action involving board appointments and re-appointments, with no immediate financial impact disclosed.
KDDL Limited has issued a Postal Ballot Notice to its shareholders, seeking approval for key resolutions through remote e-voting. The notice, dispatched electronically to eligible shareholders as of December 26, 2025, outlines two primary proposals. Firstly, the appointment of Mr. Hanspeter Pieth as a Non-Executive Director, effective February 1, 2026, and also to an office or place of profit in Pylania AG, a subsidiary company. The consultancy agreement with Pieth & Partners GmbH, where Mr. Pieth is a partner, involves annual consultancy fees of CHF 1,80,000 plus a variable performance-based fee up to CHF 40,000.
Secondly, the company seeks approval for the re-appointment of Mr. Yashovardhan Saboo as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) for a further period of three years, effective April 1, 2026, up to March 31, 2029. The proposed remuneration for Mr. Saboo from KDDL Limited for FY27-29 ranges from ₹7.10 crore to ₹8.59 crore annually, including fixed pay, variable pay, and long-term incentives. His remuneration from Ethos Limited, a material subsidiary, is also detailed, with proposed annual total pay for FY27-29 ranging from ₹3.08 crore to ₹3.73 crore. The e-voting period will commence on January 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and conclude on January 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. The results of the e-voting will be announced within two working days of the conclusion of the voting period.
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