Strides Pharma Science Limited is reminding shareholders about unclaimed dividends from the 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years. Dividends that remain unclaimed for seven consecutive years are subject to transfer to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) along with corresponding shares. Shareholders are urged to claim their unpaid dividends before the respective due dates of September 4, 2026, and September 3, 2026, to avoid this transfer.
Important Shareholder Notice
Strides Pharma Science Limited has issued a critical reminder to its shareholders regarding the impending transfer of unclaimed dividends and associated shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). This action is in accordance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016.
Dividends Due for Transfer
The company has identified specific dividends that have remained unclaimed for seven consecutive years and are now due for transfer to the IEPF. These include:
- Final Dividend for the year 2018-19, with a due date for transfer on September 4, 2026.
- Interim Dividend for the year 2019-20, with a due date for transfer on September 3, 2026.
Shareholders who have not yet claimed these dividends are strongly advised to do so promptly. Failure to claim these dividends by the stipulated due dates will result in the corresponding shares also being transferred to the IEPF.
Action Required by Shareholders
Shareholders are requested to check the details of their unpaid dividends. The company emphasizes that if these dividends are not claimed by September 3, 2026, all associated shares, whether held in physical or electronic form, will be transferred to the designated IEPF account. A list of shares liable for transfer to IEPF has been updated on the company’s website.
Claiming Dividends and Shares Post-Transfer
For shareholders who may have already missed the deadline, it is possible to claim the shares and any associated dividend amounts directly from the IEPF. Further details and the procedure for such claims are available on the official IEPF website (www.iepf.gov.in) and also on the Strides Pharma Science Limited website under the ‘Dividend & Unclaimed Dividend’ section.
Contact Information
For any clarifications or assistance regarding unclaimed dividends and share transfers, shareholders can contact Strides Pharma Science Limited or its Registrars and Share Transfer Agents, KFin Technologies Limited. The contact details for KFin Technologies Limited are provided in the announcement, including their Hyderabad address and toll-free number 1800 309 4001, as well as their email address [email protected].
Source: BSE
