Dhampur Bio Organics Ltd

Dividend declaration and remittance

• Final dividend of ₹1.50 per share (15%) declared at AGM on 24 July 2026.
• Record date fixed as 17.07.2026; payment by credit date 01.08.2026 via NACH.
• TDS deducted on gross dividend above ₹10,000 as per Income Tax Act.
• Shareholders may verify credit amount via bank statement; contact RTA for non-receipt.
• RTA is Alankit Assignments Limited, New Delhi; remedies for non-receipt available.
• Tax credit can be viewed in Form 26AS via TRACES or e-filing portal.

Transaction 1 — 05 Aug 2026 Open Market

• Acquirer: Sonitron Limited (Promoter); 25,000 shares of Dhampur Bio Organics acquired Open Market on 05-08-2026.
• Pre-hold: 1,14,80,499 shares (17.293%); post-hold: 1,15,05,499 shares (17.293%); equity capital: 6,63,87,590.

Transaction 2 — 06 Aug 2026 Open Market

• Acquirer: Sonitron Limited (Promoter); 15,000 shares of Dhampur Bio Organics acquired Open Market on 06-08-2026.
• Pre-hold: 1,15,05,499 shares (17.331%); post-hold: 1,15,20,499 shares (17.353%); equity capital: 6,63,87,590.

Transaction 1 (05 Aug 2026)

• Target Company: Dhampur Bio Organics Limited.
• Disclosing Party: Sonitron Limited, promoter group.
• Transaction Type: Acquisition of 25,000 equity shares.
• Pre-Transaction Holding: 1,14,80,499 shares, 17.293% voting rights.
• Transaction Details: 25,000 shares acquired through Open Market.
• Post-Transaction Holding: 1,15,05,499 shares, 17.293% voting rights.
• Date of Transaction: 05.08.2026.
• Equity share capital before/after: 6,63,87,590 shares.
• Total diluted share capital: 6,63,87,590 shares.

Transaction 2 (06 Aug 2026)

• Target Company: Dhampur Bio Organics Limited.
• Disclosing Party: Sonitron Limited, promoter group.
• Transaction Type: Acquisition of 15,000 equity shares.
• Pre-Transaction Holding: 1,15,05,499 shares, 17.331% voting rights.
• Transaction Details: 15,000 shares acquired through Open Market.
• Post-Transaction Holding: 1,15,20,499 shares, 17.353% voting rights.
• Date of Transaction: 06.08.2026.
• Equity share capital before/after: 6,63,87,590 shares.
• Total diluted share capital: 6,63,87,590 shares.

Resignation of VP Finance & Accounts

• Lalit Dalal, Vice President – Finance & Accounts, tendered resignation.
• Resignation effective close of business hours on July 31, 2026.
• Reason: to pursue career opportunities outside the organization.
• Disclosure: Relationship with other directors not applicable.

Open Market Acquisition — 24 Jul 2026

• Target: Dhampur Bio Organics Limited; Acquirer: Sonitron Limited (promoter group).
• Pre-holding: 1,14,71,231 shares (17.279%).
• Acquired: 3,719 shares (0.006%), Open Market.
• Post-holding: 1,14,74,950 shares (17.285%).
• Date: 24.07.2026; Pre/post capital: 6,63,87,590 shares.
• Total diluted capital: 6,63,87,590 shares.

Open Market Acquisition — 27 Jul 2026

• Target: Dhampur Bio Organics Limited; Acquirer: Sonitron Limited (promoter group).
• Pre-holding: 1,14,74,950 shares (17.285%).
• Acquired: 5,549 shares (0.008%), Open Market.
• Post-holding: 1,14,80,499 shares (17.293%).
• Date: 27.07.2026; Capital before/after: 6,63,87,590 shares.
• Total diluted capital: 6,63,87,590 shares.

Business Overview

• Integrated cane processor with Asmoli and Mansurpur plants serving sugar, biofuels, and country liquor.
• Operations span three verticals: Sugar, Biofuels & Spirits, Country Liquor; IMIL focus.
• Sale of Meerganj unit completed in June 2026; strategic shift to value-added offerings.

Operational Highlights

• Q1 FY27 revenue rose 4.51% YoY to ₹553.88 crore.
• PAT from continuing operations ₹-12.14 crore; Meerganj sale added ₹63.89 crore in discontinued operations.
• Discontinued operations PAT includes ₹63.89 crore gain from Meerganj sale.
• Meerganj unit sold on 18 June 2026.
• Long-term loans repaid ₹93 crore in Q1 FY27.
• Debt-to-equity ratio 0.18x as of 30 Jun 2026.
• Revenue mix: Sugar ~78%, Biofuels & Spirits ~17%, Country Liquor ~5%.
• Two integrated facilities with sugarcane capacity 20,500 TCD.
• IMIL expansion: extended distillery capacity for Country Liquor production.

Financial Performance

• Revenue (net of excise) for Q1 FY27: ₹553.88 crore; YoY +4.51%.
• EBITDA ₹12.28 crore; margin 2.22%; including discontinued ₹12.40 crore.
• PAT continuing ₹-12.14 crore; total PAT ₹38.40 crore including Meerganj gain.
• Sugar revenue ₹392.31 crore; EBIT ₹4.73 crore; margin 1.21%.
• Biofuel & Spirits revenue ₹80.78 crore; EBIT ₹6.60 crore; margin 8.17%.
• Country Liquor revenue ₹103.41 crore; EBIT ₹3.45 crore; margin 3.34%.
• Ethanol production 15.46 MN BL; ethanol sales 9.81 MN BL; avg realisation ₹60.96/BL.
• Sugar sales 99,025 tons; avg realisation ₹42,403/ton.
• Cane crushed total 20,500 TCD; power capacity 77 MW; renewable energy generation 8.24 Mn units.

Capital Structure & Liquidity

• Long-term loans totaled ₹197 crore as of 30 Jun 2026.
• Debt-to-equity ratio 0.18x as of 30 Jun 2026.
• The company repaid ₹93 crore of long-term loans in Q1 FY27.
• Meerganj sale proceeds aided balance sheet deleveraging.
• Market cap ₹740.62 crore; free float 49.22%; shares outstanding 6.64 crore.
• Credit rating: CARE BBB+; stable; short-term rating A2.

Strategic Priorities & Outlook

• Focus on repositioning as value-added sugar and spirits and a bio-energy company.
• Extended IMIL capacity to meet levy obligations; stronger integrated operations.
• ESG framework with four pillars: Responsible Governance, Resource Efficient Operations, People First, Purposeful Products.
• Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, FSSC 22000; Kosher/Halal; Bonsucro.
• Sale of Meerganj unit supports deleveraging and strategic reallocation of capital.

Governance & Leadership

• Board includes Chairman & CEO Gautam Goel; several independent directors.
• Promoter stake 50.78%; free float 49.22% as of June 2026.

Financial results and major actions

• Approved unaudited standalone and consolidated results for quarter ended June 30, 2026.
• Board decided not to declare interim dividend.
• Internal Auditor appointed for 2026-27: Grant Thornton Bharat LLP (appointment date July 14, 2026).
• Discontinued Meerganj sugar unit sold; Rs 63.89 crore gain; EGM May 18, 2026 approval.
• Independent auditor's limited review on standalone and consolidated results: unmodified conclusions.

Dematerialisation status

• There is no holding of shares in physical form.

Target overview

• Target: DBION Private Limited (formerly Sonitron Chemicals Private Limited) acquired 74% equity stake.
• Acquisition price: Rs 74,000 for 7,400 shares of Rs 10 each.
• Stake: 74% of paid-up equity share capital.
• Under Joint Venture Agreement with Orgonew Private Limited.
• DBION now a subsidiary of Dhampur Bio Organics and the JV company.
• Industry/sector and country of presence not disclosed.
• Strategic rationale: aligns and consolidates JV under the Dhampur-Orgonew alliance.
• Regulatory approvals: not specified.
• Timeline: completed as of July 9, 2026.
• Related party status: not disclosed.