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Abans Financial Services Limited announced the allotment of 1,34,000 equity shares on April 8, 2026, under its ESOP Scheme 2023. This move raises the company's total issued and paid-up equity share capital to ₹10,15,85,680 (₹10.16 crore). The total number of equity shares outstanding now stands at 5,07,92,840. The newly issued shares rank pari-passu with existing equity shares, meaning they carry the same rights and entitlements.
The company established its Employees Stock Option Scheme 2023 (ESOP 2023), receiving shareholder approval on December 27, 2023. This scheme permits the grant of options up to 10% of the company's paid-up share capital. Abans Financial Services has made prior ESOP allotments, including one in January 2024.
This allotment increases the total number of outstanding shares. Consequently, a larger equity base could lead to a decrease in earnings per share (EPS) if profits remain constant, as earnings are divided among more shares. However, the new ESOP shares have identical voting rights and dividend entitlements compared to existing equity shares.
The company's filing did not detail specific risks related to this ESOP allotment. Searches for significant regulatory actions or governance issues concerning Abans Financial Services Ltd over the last 24 months found no notable concerns.
Other non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in India include MAS Financial Services, Poonawalla Fincorp, and IIFL Finance. ESOP allotments are a common practice across the financial services sector.