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KMEW Monitoring Agency Report: Rs. 284.81 Cr Preferential Issue Proceeds Utilisation

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Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited's monitoring agency report for Q3 FY26 confirms utilization of Rs. 284.81 crore preferential issue proceeds is as per the offer document. Unutilized funds of Rs. 273.70 crore are parked in fixed deposits. Objects include working capital, capex for vessels, and general corporate purposes.

Why it matters

This is a routine compliance filing related to the utilization of funds from a past preferential issue. It does not introduce new material information that would significantly impact the company's stock or future prospects.

The market read

The announcement is a routine monitoring agency report confirming that the utilization of funds from a preferential issue is in line with the offer document. There are no new positive or negative developments reported, making the sentiment neutral.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has submitted its Monitoring Agency Report for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, detailing the utilization of proceeds from its preferential issue. The report, prepared by CARE Ratings Limited, confirms that the utilization of the Rs. 284.81 crore raised through the preferential issue of equity shares and convertible equity share warrants is in line with the disclosures made in the Offer Document dated September 17, 2025.

As of December 31, 2025, the company has parked the entire unutilized funds of Rs. 273.70 crore in fixed deposits with various banks, including Bandhan Bank, Yes Bank, and Bank of India. The object clauses for utilization include working capital requirements for ship building contracts and operating expenses (Rs. 30.81 crore), capital expenditure for purchase and construction of vessels/ships (Rs. 183.00 crore), and general corporate purposes (Rs. 71.00 crore). No utilization occurred in the third quarter of FY26, with all funds remaining parked in fixed deposits.

The report also clarifies that there have been no deviations from the stated objects, and all necessary shareholder approvals have been obtained. The timelines for the implementation of the objects are within three years from the receipt of funds, which occurred between October 23, 2025, and October 28, 2025. The company received Rs. 273.70 crore and has Rs. 11.11 crore yet to be received, with the utilization plan to commence subsequently.

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