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KSE Ltd. — AGM Information 2025
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AGM Information
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20 September 2025
BSE Limited Corporate Relationship Department First Floor, New Trading Ring Rotunda Building P.J. Towers, Dalal Street Mumbai – 400 001.
Dear Sirs,
Sub: Summary of proceedings of the 61[st] Annual General Meeting of the Company held on Tuesday, September 20, 2025
Pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, please find enclosed the summary of proceedings of the 61[st] Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Members of the Company held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 3.00 P.M. (IST) held at the registered office of the Company.
The proceedings of the AGM will also be hosted on the Company’s website.
We request you to kindly take the above on records.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
For KSE Limited
Digitally signed by SRIVIDYA SRIVIDYA DAMODARAN DAMODARAN Date: 2025.09.20 18:34:39 +05'30' Srividya Damodaran Company Secretary
KSE LIMITED
SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS OF 61[ST] ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF KSE LIMITED HELD AT THE REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY, ON SATURDAY, 20[TH] SEPTEMBER, 2025 AT 3.00 P.M.
Present
| I. | Directors | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. |
Name | DIN | Designation | Member of the Company |
Present /Absent |
| 1. | Mr. Tom Jose | 01971467 | Chairman Non-Executive - Non- Independent Director |
Yes | Present in person |
| 2. | Mr. M.P. Jackson | 01889504 | Managing Director | Yes | Present in person |
| 3. | Mr. Paul Francis | 00382797 | Executive Director | Yes | Present in person |
| 4. | Mr. Dony Akkarakaran George |
09211623 | Executive Director | Yes | Present in person |
| 5. | Mrs. Marykutty Varghese |
07307987 | Non-Executive - Non- Independent Director |
Yes | Present in person |
| 6. | Dr. Pyarelal K.C. | 00923913 | Non-Executive - Non- Independent Director |
Yes | Leave of Absence |
| 7. | Ms. Danesa Raghulal | 07975553 | Non-Executive - Non- Independent Director |
Yes | Leave of Absence |
| 8. | Mr. Shaji P Jacob | 10647012 | Non-Executive - Non- Independent Director |
Yes | Present in person |
| 9. | Ms. Seema Davis | 08125964 | Non-Executive - Non- Independent Director |
Yes | Leave of Absence |
| 10. | Dr. Jose Paul Thaliyath |
01773031 | Non-Executive - Independent Director |
Yes | Present in person |
| 11. | Mr. Jose John | 01797056 | Non-Executive - Independent Director |
No | Leave of Absence |
| 12. | Mr. Krishnan Harikumar |
00388466 | Non-Executive - Independent Director |
No | Present in person |
| 13. | Mr. Paul Jose Thaliyath |
01616504 | Non-Executive - Independent Director |
Yes | Present in person |
| 14. | Mrs. Nina Paul | 08576074 | Non-Executive - Independent Director |
Yes | Present in person |
II. Shareholders
Including Directors present in person, 99 Members and 10 persons representing proxies attended the meeting.
In Attendance
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I. CA. Sridhar R, Partner of M/s. Sridhar & Co, Chartered Accountants, Thiruvanathapuram
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II. Practicing Company Secretary, Nikhil George Pinto, Partner CaesarPintoJohn & Associates LLP, Scrutinizers
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III. Ms. Srividya Damodaran, Company Secretary
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IV. Mr. Senthil Kumar Nallamuthu, Chief Financial Officer
Meeting commenced with a prayer. The Company Secretary welcomed the Members to the Meeting. Mr. Tom Jose, Chairman of the Company chaired the AGM. The requisite quorum being present, the Chairman called the Meeting to order.
With the consent of the Members, the Notice of the Meeting was taken as read. The Members were informed that the Statutory Auditors' Report and Secretarial Audit Report did not have any qualifications and hence, pursuant to Section 145 of the Companies Act, 2013, the same were not required to be read.
Mr. Tom Jose, The Chairman, in his address, highlighted the Company’s strong turnaround during FY 2024–25, with a Profit Before Tax of ₹122.72 Crores and EBITDA of ₹128.26 Crores, despite a slight decline in revenues. The Animal Feed division reported a 70% profit growth and a 19% rise in poultry feed, with expansion into Tamil Nadu underway. Oil Cake Processing achieved over 50% revenue growth and profits of ₹51 Crores, retaining leadership in coconut oil cake processing. The Dairy division returned to profitability in milk sales, while the Vesta brand gained momentum with the launch of India’s first coconut-based vegan ice cream. He noted investments in warehousing, cold chain, solar power, and innovation, and announced a total dividend payout of 800%. Looking ahead, the Company will focus on market expansion in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra, poultry feed growth, premiumisation of dairy, digital initiatives, tourism and diversification into renewable energy, AI, and sustainable ventures.
The Company Secretary then explained the Members of process of casting the voting during the AGM. Then, the Company Secretary requested the Shareholders attending the Meeting and who has not casted their vote earlier through remote e-voting, to cast their vote through venue e-voting facility provided during the AGM.
The following items of businesses, as per the Notice of AGM dated 14[th] August 2025, were transacted at the meeting through remote e-voting:
| Item No. | Details of the Agenda | Resolution required |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Adoption of Accounts for the year ended 31st March,2025 |
Ordinary |
| 2. | Declaration of final dividend on equity shares at the rate of Rs. 50per equityshare |
Ordinary |
| 3. | Reappointment of Director, retiring by rotation, Mr. Tom Jose(DIN: 01971467) |
Ordinary |
| 4. | Mrs. Seema Davis (DIN: 08125964) Director liable to retire byrotation,who does not seek re-election |
Ordinary |
| 5. | Reappointment of StatutoryAuditors | Ordinary |
| 6. | Approval for appointment of Mr. Dony Akkarakaran George (DIN: 09211623) as Whole- Time Director |
Ordinary |
| 7. | Appointment of Mrs. Seena Sabu (DIN 11142271) as a Director |
Ordinary |
| 8. | Appointment of Secretarial Auditors | Ordinary |
| 9. | Approval for acceptance of Deposits from Public/Members |
Ordinary |
| 10. | Approval of remuneration to Cost Auditor | Ordinary |
| 11. | Approval for Sub-Division (Split) of Equity Shares | Ordinary |
| 12. | Alteration of the Capital Clause in the Memorandum of Association |
Special |
Mr. M. P. Jackson, Managing Director, also addressed the meeting. He briefed the members on the performance of the Company and its future prospects. He highlighted the profit earned during the year and informed the shareholders that the cattle population in Kerala has been declining. In view of this, the Company is focusing on expanding its operations in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, with further plans to enter Maharashtra. He mentioned that the dividend payout has improved to 800%, and efforts are being made to further enhance performance with the objective of crossing 1000%, thereby rewarding shareholders and strengthening the Company. He also noted that India has immense potential in milk production and is already one of the leading producers globally, with strong prospects for further growth, particularly when compared with countries like the United States and Pakistan. He emphasized the importance of diversification for the long-term benefit and growth of the Company. Concluding his address, he expressed confidence that with the continued support of shareholders, the Company will be able to ensure mutual growth—for both the organization and its stakeholders.
The Chairman then invited the Members to offer their comments, make observations and seek clarifications, if any, on the reports and financial statements. Some Members sought clarifications on the expansion plans, and operational aspects of the Company and necessary clarifications were provided in respect of the queries raised by the Members.
The Board of Directors had appointed Mr. Nikhil George Pinto as the Scrutinizer to supervise the remote e -voting and e-voting at the AGM.
It was informed to the Members that the combined results of the remote e-voting before as well as remote e-voting during the AGM would be announced within the stipulated time frame and the results along with the Scrutinizer's Report would be intimated to the Stock Exchanges in terms of the SEBI LODR and would be placed on the websites of the Company and CDSL.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair, Directors, Members and Other Participants by Mr. Paul Francis, Executive Director.
Chairman authorized Ms. Srividya Damodaran, Company Secretary, to countersign the Scrutinizer’s Report of the total votes cast in favour or against, if any, and thereafter to declare the result of the voting forthwith and to publish the same on the website of the company.
The AGM commenced at 03:00 P.M. and concluded at 4.10 P.M. Venue voting closed at 4.40 p.m.
The voting results pursuant to Regulation 44(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Report of the Scrutinizer, pursuant to Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 will be submitted within the prescribed period.
This is for your information and records.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully, For KSE Limited SRIVIDYA Digitally signed by SRIVIDYA DAMODARAN DAMODARAN Date: 2025.09.20 18:35:10 +05'30' Srividya Damodaran Company Secretary