PDS expands capital with new employee stock option share allotment

PDS Limited, through its Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the allotment of 15,000 equity shares of ₹2 each on October 27, 2025. These shares were issued to eligible employees who exercised their stock options vested under the PDS Limited – Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 – Plan A. The shares were allotted at an exercise price of ₹219 each, including a premium of ₹217 per share.

This allotment has increased the company's issued, subscribed, and paid-up capital from the existing ₹28,26,99,266 (comprising 14,13,49,633 equity shares) to ₹28,27,29,266 (comprising 14,13,64,633 equity shares). The new shares will rank pari-passu with the company's existing equity shares.

The company has duly informed the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited of this development, as required by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The disclosure aims to keep shareholders informed about the changes in the company's capital structure.