Ugro Capital Clarifies Executive Pay Amid Media Reports, Defends Compensation Structure
Ugro Capital Limited clarified executive pay, stating Mr. Shachindra Nath's proposed compensation is at or below market median and below peers when considering his exclusion from equity incentives. The company cited precedents from comparable NBFCs where shareholders approved similar remuneration despite proxy advisor recommendations. A resolution for variable pay, with share price appreciation as one criterion, is proposed to align founder interests.
The clarification addresses potential concerns regarding corporate governance and executive compensation, which can influence investor perception and confidence. While not a direct financial result, it pertains to key management and governance practices, making the impact medium.
The announcement is a clarification in response to media reports and aims to provide a balanced perspective on executive compensation, highlighting both the company's stance and market comparisons. While defending the compensation, it acknowledges concerns and outlines governance measures, leading to a neutral sentiment.
Ugro Capital Limited has issued clarifications in response to a media report questioning the governance around promoter pay. The company stated that the proposed compensation for Mr. Shachindra Nath is at or below market median, as confirmed by Aon, a compensation advisory firm. Ugro Capital highlighted that Mr. Nath, classified as a Promoter by operation of law, is excluded from equity-linked incentives like ESOPs, which comparable professional MDs receive. The company cited precedents from peer NBFCs like Five-Star Business Finance, SBFC Finance, and MAS Financial Services, where shareholders approved similar or higher remuneration for their MDs despite 'AGAINST' recommendations from proxy advisory firms.
The company emphasized that the variable pay resolution is an enabling authority for the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) to design performance metrics, with share price appreciation being one criterion to align founder interests with shareholders. The NRC and the Board of Directors, comprising independent directors and major shareholders, ensure a robust governance framework. Mr. Nath has personally guaranteed approximately ₹1,830 Crores for the company's institutional lenders, a commitment the Board believes deserves fair recognition. The change of control severance provision, approved previously by shareholders, is a protection contingent on external events and not currently anticipated.
Independent Chairman, Satyananda Mishra, assured shareholders that any variable pay approved would be independently benchmarked, fair, market-referenced, and aimed at alignment, not enrichment. He acknowledged Mr. Nath's significant personal commitment in guaranteeing the company's borrowings while building an institution serving MSMEs across India.
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