SML Mahindra informs shareholders about unclaimed dividend transfer to IEPF
SML Mahindra Limited notifies shareholders regarding the transfer of unclaimed dividends for FY 2018-19 to the IEPF, with a deadline of November 4, 2026. Shareholders must claim dividends by September 30, 2026. Physical security holders are required to update PAN and KYC details. Electronic dividend payments are effective from April 1, 2024, and physical warrants are discontinued from November 18, 2025.
The announcement primarily concerns procedural updates and reminders to shareholders, with no significant financial or strategic implications for the company.
The announcement is a procedural notification regarding unclaimed dividends and compliance requirements, without expressing any positive or negative outlook.
SML Mahindra Limited has issued a notice to shareholders regarding the transfer of unclaimed dividends for the financial year 2018-19 to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) as per Section 124(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the IEPF Authority Rules, 2016. The due date for transferring the unclaimed dividend to IEPF is November 4, 2026. Shareholders are requested to claim their unclaimed dividends by submitting an application to the Registrar and Transfer Agents (M/s MCS Share Transfer Agent Limited) or to the Company by September 30, 2026.
The company also informed that as per SEBI circulars dated May 7, 2024, and June 10, 2024, security holders with physical shares must update their PAN, contact details, bank account details, and specimen signature to lodge grievances or avail service requests from the RTA. Payments, including dividends, will be made electronically starting April 1, 2024. Furthermore, physical warrants, cheques, or demand drafts will no longer be issued for dividend payments from November 18, 2025, in accordance with SEBI LODR amendments.
Shareholders are requested to claim their unpaid dividends immediately and avoid the transfer of unclaimed dividends to IEPF. They should sign the ‘Letter of Undertaking’ available on the company’s website and return it with self-attested copies of PAN, address proof, and a cancelled cheque. No claims will be processed after September 30, 2026. Shareholders can claim the dividend amount from IEPF Authority by applying in Form IEPF-5 online and sending the physical copy with required documents to the Company or MCS Share Transfer Agent Limited for verification. Shareholders are also requested to update their Electronic Clearing Service/National Electronic Clearing Service details with the Company’s Registrar and Transfer Agents/Depository Participants.
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