BSEKemp & Company LtdMediumNeutral
Announced Tue, 5 Aug · 17:48 IST

In continuation to our letter dated 30th July, 2025, we wish to inform you that the Board of Directors at its meeting held today at 04.30 p.m. and concluded at 05.00 p.m. have approved the following: ....

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Kemp & Company's Board met on 5th August 2025 and approved three key items. First, unaudited results for Q1FY26 (quarter ended 30 June 2025), showing revenue from operations of Rs 74.63 lakhs (vs Rs 71.48 lakhs in Q1FY25) and a net loss of Rs 24.70 lakhs, narrower than the Rs 35.34 lakhs loss a year earlier; loss per share improved to Rs (2.29) from Rs (3.27). Second, the appointment of Mr. Prateek Diwan, an investment-banking professional with over 17 years of M&A and private equity experience (currently Executive Director at Arpwood Capital), as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for a 5-year term, subject to shareholder approval. Third, the 144th AGM was scheduled for 9 September 2025 via video conferencing. The results were accompanied by an unmodified Limited Review Report from statutory auditors M L Bhuwania and Co LLP. Separately, the company noted it is part of the promoter group of VIP Industries and has signed an agreement to sell up to 33.53 lakh VIP equity shares.

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For shareholders: operational losses continue but are shrinking, and a large one-time gain booked through Other Comprehensive Income (likely linked to VIP shares) boosted total comprehensive income to Rs 4,064 lakhs for the quarter. The VIP stake sale, if completed, could meaningfully reshape the company's balance sheet, while the new independent director brings credible financial expertise to the board.