Pune, India – November 27, 2025 – Quick Heal Technologies Limited (BSE: 539678, NSE: QUICKHEAL), a leading player in the cybersecurity space, has officially announced the allotment of equity shares pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options (ESOPs). This corporate action was formally communicated to the stock exchanges via a filing dated November 27, 2025, under the reference number QHTL/Sec/SE/2025-26/63.
Key Details of the ESOP Allotment
In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, the company has issued a total of 9,103 new equity shares. This issuance is a result of employees exercising their options under the company’s ESOP Scheme 2014 and ESOP Scheme 2021.
The newly allotted shares carry a par value of ₹10 each and were officially issued on November 27, 2025. The distinct numbers for this block of shares range from 7,21,93,382 to 7,22,02,484.
Financial and Capital Structure Impact
The exercise of these options occurred at multiple price points, reflecting different grant dates and vesting schedules. The exercise prices per share were ₹114, ₹119, ₹142.16, ₹243, and ₹294.33. This implies a premium over the par value of ₹104, ₹109, ₹132.16, ₹233, and ₹284.33, respectively, infusing fresh capital into the company.
Following this allotment, the total issued and paid-up share capital of Quick Heal Technologies has been revised. The company now has 5,41,99,570 issued equity shares, translating to a total issued capital of ₹54,19,95,700.
Listing and Shareholder Information
The company has confirmed that the newly issued shares are identical in all respects to its existing equity shares and carry no lock-in period. They will be listed on both the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, where the company’s shares are currently traded.
For demat accounts, the shares will be initially credited under a Temporary ISIN (IN8306L01019) and will be transferred to the company’s permanent ISIN (INE306L01010) upon receipt of final trading approval from the exchanges.
Analysis and Market Perspective
The exercise of ESOPs is typically viewed as a positive indicator, reflecting employee confidence in the company’s long-term growth prospects and alignment with shareholder interests. It is a routine corporate action for companies with employee benefit schemes and contributes to the expansion of the company’s equity base.
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