Change in Designation of Fatima Fernandes as Non executive Independent Director
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Simplex Papers Ltd's Board of Directors met on 19th May 2026 and approved two key items: (1) Audited Financial Results for Q4 and FY26 showing a net loss of Rs 11.38 lakhs, an improvement from Rs 15.98 lakhs loss in FY25, though the company continues to burn cash with negative operating cash flow of Rs 11.99 lakhs; (2) Re-designation of Smt. Fatima Fernandes (DIN: 00506058) as Non-Executive Independent Director for a 5-year term (19th May 2026 to 18th May 2031), subject to shareholder approval at the 32nd AGM on 4th August 2026. The auditors issued an unmodified opinion but included an Emphasis of Matter paragraph highlighting that the company has accumulated losses and its net worth is fully eroded, raising going concern doubts. Fatima is a BSc Zoology graduate with marketing experience and is not related to any director or KMP.
The re-designation strengthens board independence and governance, though the company remains financially stressed with negative equity of Rs 1,517.29 lakhs. Shareholders should note both the governance improvement and the auditor's going concern warning when evaluating the stock.