Intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
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Onward Technologies Inc, the wholly-owned US subsidiary of Onward Technologies Limited, has been served with a court order from the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois dated April 2, 2025. The order awards damages of USD 414,439 plus USD 1,752.69 in costs against the subsidiary, along with statutory penalties at 5% per month under the Illinois Wage Collection and Payment Act on unpaid wage amounts. The case relates to alleged non-payment of wages to a former employee during his employment. The company is reviewing the order and may appeal. As of now, the company says there is no material impact on its consolidated financial statements, though it is still evaluating the financial implications.
Shareholders should note this is a legal setback for the US subsidiary, but the financial impact appears limited given the relatively modest damages amount (~$416K plus ongoing penalties). The stock price is unlikely to see significant movement unless the appeal fails and the liability escalates materially.