Simplex Papers Ltd

Simplex Papers Ltd – Closure of Trading Window from 1 October 2026 until 48 hours after the declaration of Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ending 30 September 2026

Land sale details

• Parties: Simplex Papers Ltd; buyers Mohammed Yasin Ashimuddin Sheikh and Nusrat Parvin Zahid Khan Pathan.
• Asset: sale of land at the closed Paper Plant, Gondia, Maharashtra.
• Date/deed: sale deed executed on 2 September 2026; completion date 2 September 2026.
• Consideration: Rs 25,00,000.
• Related party: not a related party transaction; buyers not promoter group.
• Regulatory/approval: AGM approval obtained on 4 August 2026; sale outside Scheme.
• Turnover impact: land contributed no turnover in the last financial year.
• Impact: disposal reduces land asset; proceeds Rs 25 lakh.

AGM details

• 32nd AGM held 4 Aug 2026 via VC/OAVM.

Ordinary business

• Adoption of Audited Financial Statements for year ended 31 March 2026.
• Reappointment of Shri Shekhar R Singh as director via rotation.

Special business

• Appointment of Shri Shrikrushna N. Pawar as Non-Executive Independent Director.
• Approval to sell, transfer and/or dispose of the company's land.

Voting / results

• Consolidated e-voting results to be declared as per the Notice.

Board outcome & auditor notes

• Board approved unaudited Q1-2026 financial results for quarter ended 30 June 2026, reviewed by Audit Committee.
• Limited Review Report issued by Khandelwal & Mehta LLP attached; board meeting 3 Aug 2026.
• Auditor emphasizes going concern due to accumulated losses and eroded net worth; basis unchanged.
• Quarter-end figures for 31 March 2026 are balancing figures between audited and earlier year numbers.
• Results and Limited Review Report available on company website.

Shareholder communication

• Letters sent to shareholders without registered emails providing access link to FY2025-26 Annual Report.
• Copy enclosed; information also available on the company website.
• Regulatory basis: Regulation 36(1)(b) SEBI LODR compliance.

AGM Details

• Date/time/mode: 4 August 2026 at 12:00 Noon via VC/OAVM.
• Venue deemed to be the Company's registered office.
• Book closure: 29 July to 4 August 2026 (inclusive).
• Record date: 28 July 2026 for electronic and physical.

Resolutions

• Ordinary Business 1: Adoption of Audited Financial Statements and Reports.
• Ordinary Business 2: Re-appointment of Shri Shekhar R Singh.
• Special 3: Appoint Shrikrushna N Pawar as Non-Executive Independent Director for five years.
• Special 4: Approve sale of land at Konari, Gondia, Maharashtra.

Voting & Status

• Results to be declared on/after the AGM; Scrutinizer report within two days.
• Remote e-voting window: Aug 1–3, 2026; cut-off date 28 July 2026.
• Attendees via VC/OAVM may vote if not already cast remote vote.

Directors & Appointments

• Re-appointment of Shri Shekhar R Singh; continuing Director.
• Appointment of Shri Shrikrushna N Pawar as Independent Director for five-year term.
• Pawar may continue after turning 75 within first term.

Land Disposals

• Land at Konari, Gondia; approx 0.61 hectare; sale proceeds for general corporate purposes.

Auditors

• No auditor changes disclosed.

Financial results

• Total income for 2025-26 was ₹8.27 thousand; revenue from operations was nil.
• Loss for the year stood at ₹1,138.21 thousand; prior year loss ₹1,597.76 thousand.
• EPS: negative ₹37.92 per share.
• Net worth is fully eroded; equity is negative ₹121.69 million.
• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ₹41.94 thousand.
• Current ratio is 0.11; debt-to-equity ratio is −1.03.
• No dividend declared for 2025-26.
• Audit report includes going-concern emphasis.

Balance sheet & liquidity

• Total assets ₹14.78 million; total liabilities ₹136.46 million; net worth negative.
• Borrowings (current) ₹124.83 million.
• Share capital ₹30.04 million; promoter Simplex Realty Limited holds 49.01%.
• Share dematerialisation level is about 98.17%.
• Net debt at year-end ₹124.78 million.
• Net cash used in operating activities ₹1.199 million.
• Net cash generated from investing activities ₹0.650 million.
• Net cash generated from financing activities ₹0.400 million.

Governance & auditors

• Board size is four; two Non-Executive, two Independent.
• Sita Sunil ceased Independent Director effective 7 April 2026.
• Shri Shrikrushna N Pawar appointed Independent Director for five years (2026–2031).
• Statutory auditors: Khandelwal & Mehta LLP; opinion is unmodified.
• Secretarial auditors: Taher Sapatwala & Associates; report contains no qualifications.
• Independent Directors have provided declarations of independence.

Asset sale plan & business

• Idle land at Gondia Konari to be sold to unlock capital.
• Sale may occur in one or more tranches; net proceeds for general corporate purposes.
• Company remains a paper products trader; no manufacturing activity.
• No material changes in business during the year.
• AGM agenda includes Pawar's appointment and land sale approvals.

Internal controls & risk

• Internal financial controls are adequate; no fraud was reported.
• Related party transactions are arm’s length; related party policy disclosed online.
• Company has a Code of Conduct and compliance is affirmed by directors.
• Secretarial audit reported no qualifications.

Litigation & contingencies

• Disputed excise duty demands ₹333,641.22 thousand; pending before CESTAT.
• Interest on Sales Tax loan ₹27,723.93 thousand.
• No other material orders or litigations impacting going concern.

AGM & investor communications

• AGM scheduled for 4 August 2026 at 12:00 Noon via VC/OAVM.
• Book closure from 29 July to 4 August 2026.
• Remote e-voting window: 1 August 2026 09:00 to 3 August 2026 17:00.
• Record date for voting: 28 July 2026.
• Speaker registration deadline: 28 July 2026.
• Securities: BSE code 533019; ISIN INE456H01029.

AGM Details

• 32nd AGM to be held August 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM via VC/OAVM.
• Venue deemed: registered office treated as AGM venue.
• Book closure: 29 July to 4 August 2026.
• Record date for voting: 28 July 2026.
• Remote e-voting: Aug 1, 2026 9:00 AM to Aug 3, 2026 5:00 PM.
• No proxies; attendance via VC/OAVM only.
• Shareholders may join 30 minutes before start.

Proposed Resolutions

• Ordinary business: adoption of Audited Financial Statements for year ended 31 March 2026.
• Ordinary business: re-appointment of Shri Shekhar R Singh.
• Special resolution: appoint Shrikrushna N Pawar as Independent Director for five-year term (16 Jun 2026–15 Jun 2031).
• Special resolution: approve sale of land at Survey No. 339 Konari Gondia Maharashtra.

Voting & Governance

• Record date for voting rights: 28 July 2026.
• Scrutinizer appointed for voting process.
• Results to be declared after AGM and posted on websites.