Stock Exchange intimation for grant of ESOP options under ESOP Scheme 2016
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Sterlite Technologies has granted 56,287 stock options to eligible employees under the company's ESOP Scheme 2016. The options have a low exercise price of Rs. 2 per option and can be converted into an equal number of fully paid-up equity shares. The options will vest gradually over a period of 3 years, and once vested, employees can exercise them within 5 years. This is a standard employee retention and incentive mechanism commonly used by listed companies to align employee interests with shareholders.
The direct shareholding dilution is minimal at 56,287 shares. The very low exercise price of Rs. 2 suggests strong employee retention intent. Current shareholders face negligible impact, while the ESOP can boost employee morale and long-term performance.