Notice of Postal Ballot
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Thirumalai Chemicals is seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot for pledging shares and creating security over assets of its overseas subsidiaries to secure a USD 140 million loan for TCL Specialties LLC. TCL Specialties LLC, a double step-down subsidiary based in West Virginia, USA, is commissioning a manufacturing facility for Maleic Anhydride and Food Ingredients. The loan will partly replace existing EXIM Bank debt and fund remaining capital expenditure, startup costs, and interest expenses. TCL Global BV (Netherlands) will pledge 100% of its holdings in TCL Inc. USA, while TCL Inc. USA will pledge 100% of its holdings in TCLS. TCLS assets will also be mortgaged/hypothecated as collateral. Voting period runs from May 14 to June 12, 2026.
Shareholders should approve this resolution as it enables the company to complete its US manufacturing facility and refinance existing debt. The pledge structure means subsidiary shares could be at risk if TCLS defaults on the loan, but the facility provides strategic manufacturing capabilities for Maleic Anhydride and Food Ingredients near West Virginia.