Quess Corp Ltd

Quess Corp Limited — Trading Window closed from October 01, 2026, until 48 hours after the declaration of the financial results for the quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2026

ESG rating update

• SES ESG Research assigned a 2026 ESG rating of 64.8 to Quess.
• Rating improved from 63.3 in 2025 to 64.8 in 2026.
• Quess did not engage SES; rating communicated by BSE via Sept 15, 2026.

ESG rating update

• CRISIL ESG Ratings assigned a 66 (Strong) for Quess for FY2026.
• Rating improved from 59 (Adequate) for FY2025.
• Quess did not engage CRISIL ESG Ratings; rating information came directly from CRISIL.
• CRISIL sent the rating via email dated September 11, 2026.
• ESG rating will be published on Quess's website.

Final dividend payment details

• Final dividend of Rs 3 per equity share for FY2025-26 approved at AGM on Aug 25, 2026.
• Record Date for entitlement was Aug 7, 2026.
• Dividend paid after tax deduction at source where applicable.
• TDS rate based on residential status and supporting documents.
• Shareholders can verify TDS via Form 168 on the Income Tax portal.
• For credit disputes, contact MUFG Intime India Private Limited, RTA.
• Tax refund option available for eligible shareholders via Income Tax portal.
• Communication to shareholders issued by the company on Sept 8, 2026.
• Dividend details are also available on the company's website.
• No indication of further actions; payment aligns with AGM approval.

QSOP 2020 RSU exercise and equity allotment

• NRC approved RSU exercise and allotment of 26,069 equity shares under QSOP 2020.
• Shares allotted ₹10 each, ranking pari-passu with existing shares.
• Incremental paid-up capital: ₹2,60,690.
• Post-allotment total shares: 14,93,85,918.
• Total paid-up capital after allotment: ₹1,49,38,59,180.
• Date of approval: September 3, 2026.

AGM Highlights

• Transcript of the 19th AGM held Aug 25, 2026; voting via e-voting ongoing.
• FY26 revenue ₹15,305 crore; EBITDA ₹312 crore; EBITDA margin 2.0%; Adjusted PAT ₹230 crore.
• Net cash ₹271 crore; fully repaid gross debt; debt-free at year-end.
• Dividend for FY26: ₹11 per share (₹5 interim, ₹3 final, ₹3 special); total ~₹165 crore.
• FY25 demerger created three listed entities; combined EBITDA ~₹500 crore; ₹1,270 crore IPO/IPP reinvested.
• FY26 end headcount 4.78 lakh associates; largest domestic staffing in India/Asia; 600k+ across entities.
• Q1 FY27: revenue ₹4,182 crore; EBITDA up 21%; PAT up 61%; one-time ₹176 crore; zero debt.
• Professional Staffing + Overseas contributed ~50% of FY26 operating profit; target 65%.
• AI and automation: 32 AI tracks; 10 million profiles; 4-minute onboarding; GCC-as-a-service.
• Growth focus: Japan corridor executed; GCC expansion; General Staffing growth; debt-free balance sheet.

Regulatory compliance update

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