Worth Peripherals Ltd

Worth Peripherals Limited — Trading window closed from Thursday, October 1, 2026 until the end of 48 hours after the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ending September 30, 2026; trading window to reopen thereafter.

Secretarial Auditor appointment

• Appointment of RS Mantri & Associates as Secretarial Auditor for five years (30th to 35th AGM).
• Term covers FY 2026-27 to 2030-31.
• Approved by Members at the 30th AGM held on 16 September 2026.
• Brief profile: RS Mantri & Associates, PCS firm; Certificate No. 23157; principal Surabhi Rathi Mantri.

AGM details

• AGM held on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 2:00 PM IST via VC/OAVM.
• Remote e-voting opened 13 September 2026 at 9:00 AM and closed 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
• Cut-off date for entitlement to vote: 9 September 2026.

Key resolutions

• Item 1: Adopt standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY2025-26.
• Item 2: Declare final dividend of Rs 0.01 per equity share.
• Item 3: Reappoint Mrs. Amarveer Chadha by rotation.
• Item 4: Appoint RS Mantri & Associates as Secretarial Auditor.

Voting results

• Item 1: Passed; 100% in favour.
• Item 2: Passed; 100% in favour.
• Item 3: Passed; 100% in favour.
• Item 4: Passed; 100% in favour.

Dividend

• Final dividend of Rs 0.01 per equity share approved.

Director changes

• Amarveer Chadha reappointed by rotation.

Auditor appointments

• RS Mantri & Associates appointed as Secretarial Auditor.

Promoter share acquisition

• Mr. Jayvir Chadha, MD and Member of Promoter Group, bought 970 equity shares in an open market.
• Acquisition within prescribed limits under insider trading and takeovers regulations.
• Date of disclosure: September 17, 2026.
• Company will promptly inform exchanges if any disclosure threshold is triggered.

AGM details

• AGM held on 16 Sep 2026 at 02:00 PM IST via VC/OAVM.
• Chaired by Raminder Singh Chadha.
• Remote e-voting window: 13 Sep 2026, 09:00 IST to 15 Sep 2025, 17:00 IST.
• Quorum confirmed.

Key resolutions

• Adopt standalone and consolidated financial statements for year ended 31 Mar 2026.
• Declare final dividend of Rs 1 per equity share for FY 2025-26.
• Re-appoint Amarveer Kaur Chadha as Director (retiring by rotation).
• Approve appointment of RS Mantri & Associates as Secretarial Auditor.

Voting status

• Voting results to be announced within two working days after the meeting.

Guarantee extension details

• Rs 1 crore guarantee extended to M/s Yash Packers for 12 months.
• For renewal of Federal Bank working capital (cash credit) facility.
• Co-Obligancy extended by Worth Peripherals Limited as guarantor.
• Interest rate: 8.30% per annum.
• Margin: 25% on stock and book debts.
• Arm's-length transaction; promoters not involved.
• Contingent liability; no material impact on the company presently.

Financial snapshot

• Standalone revenue from operations: 20,953.85 Lakhs.
• Standalone total revenue: 21,919.72 Lakhs.
• Standalone PAT: 1,763.36 Lakhs.
• Standalone EPS: 11.20 Rs.
• Consolidated revenue from operations: 30,490.59 Lakhs.
• Consolidated PAT: 1,852.82 Lakhs.
• Consolidated EPS: 9.29 Rs.
• Final dividend per share: Rs 1.00 (subject to AGM approval).
• NSE symbol: WORTHPERI; BSE Scrip: 544577; equity listed.
• Net gearing ratio: 0.20x; adjusted net debt: 3,806.06 Lakhs.

Capex & expansion

• Greenfield Indore facility started production on 1 Aug 2026.
• Manufacturing capacity expanded; automation upgrades underway.
• Corrugated packaging scale-up supports future growth.
• New plant enables economies of scale and broader customer reach.

Dividends & capital allocation

• Final dividend of Rs 1 per share recommended for FY2025-26.
• Dividend payable subject to AGM approval.
• Book closure 10-16 Sep 2026; record date 9 Sep 2026.
• Shares listed: NSE and BSE; 1.57 crore shares issued since Oct 2025.

Governance & risk

• Statutory auditors: Maheshwari & Gupta; Secretarial auditor: RS Mantri & Associates.
• Audit Committee met 6 times; Board meetings 8 times.
• CSR committee active; CSR spend: 43.00 Lakhs; 2% obligation: 43.63 Lakhs.
• Management asserts robust risk management and internal controls.

Operations & segments

• Single operating segment: Manufacture and sale of corrugated boxes.
• Geography: India revenue Standalone 20,953.85 Lakhs; Consolidated 30,490.59.
• JV: Yash Packers 50%; Worth Wellness Pvt. Ltd. 100% subsidiary.
• Sustainability: FSC-certified; in-house testing lab.

Corporate actions & listings

• BSE listing achieved on 14 Oct 2025; NSE symbol change to WORTHPERI on 10 Oct 2025.
• AGM notice for 30th; e-voting window 13-15 Sep 2026; meeting 16 Sep 2026.
• Dematerialisation encouraged; ECS for dividends recommended.

CSR & ESG

• CSR spend: 43.00 Lakhs; 2% average profit obligation: 43.63 Lakhs.
• Surplus for set-off: 3.89 Lakhs; CSR outlay for 2025-26.
• CSR policy available on company website.

Outlook & risks

• Industry positives from domestic manufacturing growth; corrugated demand.
• Key risk: Kraft paper price volatility impacting margins.
• Sustainable packaging trends support demand growth.

AGM Details

• AGM to be held on Sep 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM IST via VC/OAVM.
• Record date fixed as Sep 9, 2026 for dividend eligibility.
• Final dividend, if declared, to be paid on or before Oct 15, 2026.
• Remote e-voting facility to determine voting eligibility.
• Annual Report 2025-26, including AGM notice, will be circulated to members.