ION Exchange (India) Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Notice of Postal Ballot
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ION Exchange (India) Limited is seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot for four special resolutions related to a new Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOP 2026). The scheme proposes to grant up to 17 lakh stock options to eligible employees, which convert into an equal number of equity shares of Rs 1 face value each. The options will be sourced through secondary acquisition via a newly created trust called 'Ion Exchange ESOP Trust'. Exercise price will be at market price with a maximum 15% discount. Options will vest over 1-4 years with an exercise period of up to 4 years. The company may also provide a loan to the trust not exceeding 5% of its paid-up capital and free reserves. E-voting runs from April 25, 2026 to May 24, 2026, with results expected by May 26, 2026.
The ESOP scheme aligns employee interests with shareholders by tying compensation to company performance. Dilution will be limited as shares come from secondary market buybacks. This is a positive retention tool but has no direct impact on near-term dividends or distributions.