ACC Limited has issued a notice to shareholders concerning the potential transfer of equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). This affects shares for which dividends have remained unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more. Shareholders are urged to claim their dividends by April 28, 2026, to avoid the transfer of their shares to the IEPF. The company has provided instructions on how to claim dividends and prevent the transfer.
IEPF Share Transfer Notice
ACC Limited is notifying shareholders about the compulsory transfer of equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) due to unclaimed dividends. According to the notice, shareholders who have not claimed their dividends for seven or more consecutive years risk having their shares transferred to the IEPF.
Action Required by Shareholders
Shareholders are advised to check their dividend status and take immediate action to claim any outstanding dividends. To prevent the transfer of shares to the IEPF, shareholders must submit their claims by April 28, 2026. The application can be sent via speed post/courier/email.
How to Claim Unpaid Dividends
To claim unpaid/unclaimed dividends, shareholders can send an application to ACC Limited or their Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies Limited. Contact Ms. Shobha Anand at KFin Technologies Limited for assistance. The necessary contact information is provided in the original announcement.
What Happens After the Deadline?
If shareholders fail to claim their dividends by April 28, 2026, their corresponding shares will be transferred to the IEPF without further notice. Once transferred, the shares can be claimed back from the IEPF Authority by following a separate procedure.
Source: BSE
