LINC LIMITED — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2024

Oct 4, 2024

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4[th] October, 2024

	The Listing Department, The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd. 7, Lyons Range, Kolkata – 700001 Scrip Code- 022035	The Manager Department of Corporate Services, BSE Limited P. J. Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai - 400001 Scrip Code- 531241	The Manager, Listing Department, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400051 Symbol- LINC

Dear Sir / Madam,

Sub: Submission of Postal Ballot Notice

Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (as amended), please find enclosed a copy of the Postal Ballot Notice together with the Explanatory Statement, seeking approval of the Members for appointment of Shri Rjnish Rikhy (DIN: 08883324) as Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board of the Company.

The e-voting will commence on Saturday, 5[th] October, 2024 (9:00 A.M. IST) and will end on Sunday, 3[rd] November, 2024 (5:00 P.M. IST).

The Cut-off date, for ascertaining the list of shareholders to whom the notice of postal ballot (e-voting) being sent and for reckoning voting rights, is 30[th] September, 2024.

The Postal Ballot Notice will also be available on the Company's website at www.linclimited.com.

This is for your information and records.

Thanking You

Yours faithfully For LINC LIMITED

Digitally signed by DIPANKAR DE DIPANKAR DE Date: 2024.10.04 11:10:29 +05'30' DIPANKAR DE Company Secretary

Linc Limited (Formerly known as Linc Pen & Plastics Ltd.) A: Aurora Water Front, 18[th] Floor, GN 34/1, Sector-V, Salt Lake Kolkata- 700091, India. T: -91 33-6826 2100 W: www.linclimited.com, CIN: L36991WB1994PLC065583, E: linc@linclimited.com

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LINC LIMITED

( Formerly Known as Linc Pen & Plastics Limited ) Regd. Office: Aurora Water Front, 18[th] Floor, GN 34/1, Sector-V, Salt Lake, Kolkata -700 091 Ph: (033) 68262100, E-mail: investors@linclimited.com Website: www.linclimited.com, CIN: L36991WB1994PLC065583

POSTAL BALLOT NOTICE

[Pursuant to Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014]

TO THE MEMBERS OF Linc Limited ( Formerly known as Linc Pen & Plastics Ltd. )

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of Section 110 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (the "Act") read with Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (the “Rules”), the various Circular issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (the “MCA Circulars”) and applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the “Listing Regulations”), Revised Secretarial Standard on General Meetings ("SS-2") issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and pursuant to other applicable laws and regulations (including any statutory modification or reenactment thereof for the time being in force, and as amended from time to time), that the resolutions appended below for the appointment of Shri Rajnish Rikhy (DIN: 08883324) as Non-Executive, Independent Director on the Board of Linc Limited (the "Company") is proposed for approval of the Members of the Company through Postal Ballot by remote e-voting process ("e-voting").

The Explanatory Statement pursuant to Sections 102 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 pertaining to the aforesaid resolutions setting out the material facts concerning the aforesaid appointment of Directors is annexed hereto for your consideration.

The MCA has clarified that for companies that are required to provide remote e-Voting facility under the Act, while transacting any business only by postal ballot upto 30[th] September, 2025, the framework provided in the MCA Circulars as well as the provisions of Rule 20 of the Rules will be applicable mutatis-mutandis . This Postal Ballot is accordingly being initiated in compliance with the MCA Circulars.

The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has appointed Shri Dhruba Charan Sahoo, Practicing Company Secretary, as the Scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot only through the e- voting process in a fair and transparent manner and he has communicated his willingness to be appointed and will be available for the said purpose. The Scrutinizer's decision on the validity of the Postal Ballot shall be final.

In accordance with the provisions of the MCA Circulars, Members can vote only through the remote e- voting process. Accordingly, the Company is pleased to offer a remote e-voting facility to all its Members to cast their votes electronically. The Company has engaged the services of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to provide the said remote e-Voting facility which will commence on Saturday, 5[th] October, 2024 (9:00 A.M. IST) and will end on Sunday, 3[rd] November, 2024 (5:00 P.M. IST). Members are requested to read the instructions in the Notes (including instructions for remote e- Voting) forming part of this Postal Ballot Notice ("Postal Ballot Notice") to cast their vote electronically. Members are requested to cast their vote through the remote e-voting process not later than 5.00 P.M. IST on Sunday, 3[rd] November, 2024, to be eligible for being considered, failing which it will be strictly considered that no vote has been received from the concerned member. The remote e-Voting module shall be disabled by NSDL for voting thereafter.

The Scrutinizer will submit his report to the Managing Director of the Company after completion of scrutiny of the remote e-voting. The results shall be declared on or before Tuesday, 5[th] November, 2024 and communicated to the Stock Exchanges where shares of the Company are listed, National Securities Depository Limited ("NSDL"), Maheshwari Datamatics Private Limited, Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (the “RTA”) and will also be displayed on the Company's website www.linclimited.com . The Company will also display the results of the Postal Ballot at its Registered Office.

SPECIAL BUSINESS:

Item No. 1 - Appointment of Shri Rajnish Rikhy (DIN: 08883324) as Non-Executive, Independent Director of the Company.

To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as a Special Resolution :

"RESOLVED THAT that pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 read with Schedule IV and any other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors), Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), applicable provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approval of the Board of Directors, Shri Rajnish Rikhy (DIN: 08883324), who was appointed as an Additional Director under the category of Non-Executive Independent Director of the company by the Board of Directors pursuant to the provisions of Section 161(1) of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company, be and is hereby appointed as an Independent Director, not liable to retire by rotation and to hold office for a term of 5 (Five) years with effect from 12[th] August, 2024, upon such remuneration as may be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company from time to time within the overall limits under the Companies Act, 2013.

FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board of Directors be and is hereby authorised to do all acts and take all such steps as may be necessary, proper or expedient to give effect to this resolution."

By order of the Board LINC LIMITED

Place: Kolkata Dated: 12[th] August, 2024 Registered Office: Aurora Water Front, 18[th] Floor, GN 34/1, Sector-V, Salt Lake, Kolkata - 700 091 Ph: (033) 68262100, E-mail: investors@linclimited.com Website: www.linclimited.com, CIN: L36991WB1994PLC065583

DIPANKAR DE Company Secretary & Compliance Officer ACS 32112

Notes:

1. Statement pursuant to Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 (as amended) (the “Act”) and the rules made thereunder, setting out the material facts and the reasons for the proposed resolution is appended hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the Statement”). The Statement also contains the recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Company in terms of Regulation 17(11) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (as amended) (the “Listing Regulations”). Necessary information of the Director as required under Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations and the Revised Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the ICSI is annexed to this Notice. The Statement read together with the Annexure hereto and these Notes form an integral part of this Notice.

2. In accordance with the Act read with various MCA Circulars, the Postal Ballot Notice is being sent only by electronic mode to those members whose names appear on the Register of Members / List of Beneficial Owners as on Monday, 30[th] September, 2024 (the "Cut-Off Date") received from Depositories and whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company/Depositories. Members may please note that the Postal Ballot Notice will also be available on the Company's website at www.linclimited.com, websites of the Stock Exchanges where shares of the Company are listed and on the website of National Securities Depository Limited ("NSDL").

3. In accordance with the provisions of the MCA Circulars, the Company has made arrangements for the Members to register their e-mail addresses. Therefore, those Members who have not yet registered their e-mail addresses are requested to register the same by following the procedure set out in the notes to this Postal Ballot Notice. Members who have not registered their e-mail address are requested to register the same in respect of shares held in electronic form with the Depository through their Depository Participant(s) and in respect of shares held in physical form by writing to the Company's RTA, M/s Maheshwari Datamatics Private Limited, 23, R N Mukherjee Road, 5th Floor, Kolkata - 700 001, West Bengal.

4. In accordance with the provisions of the various MCA Circulars, Members can vote only through the remote e-voting process. Physical copies of the Postal Ballot Notice and pre-paid business reply envelopes are not being sent to Members for this Postal Ballot. Members, whose names appear on the Register of Members / List of Beneficial Owners as on Monday, 30[th] September, 2024 will be considered for the purpose of e-voting.

5. Resolution passed by the Members through postal ballot are deemed to have been passed as if they have been passed at a General Meeting of the Members.

6. Voting rights of a Member/ Beneficial Owner (in case of electronic shareholding) shall be in proportion to his/her/its shareholding in the paid-up equity share capital of the Company as on the Cut-Off Date. There will be one vote for every Client ID / registered folio number irrespective of the number of joint holders. A person who is not a shareholder on the relevant date should treat this notice for information purpose only.

7. In compliance with Sections 108 and 110 of the Act and the rules made there under, the MCA Circulars and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has provided the facility to the Members to exercise their votes electronically and vote on the resolutions through the remote e-voting service facility arranged by National Securities Depository Limited ("NSDL"). The instructions for e-voting are provided as part of this Postal Ballot Notice. The communication of the assent or dissent of the Members would take place through remote e-Voting only.

8. Members desiring to exercise their vote through the remote e-voting process are requested to read the instructions in the Notes under the section "General information and instructions relating to remote e- voting" in this Postal Ballot Notice. Members are requested to cast their vote through the remote e-voting process not later than 5.00 P.M. IST on Sunday, 3[rd] November, 2024 to be eligible for being considered, failing which it will be strictly considered that no vote has been received from the concerned shareholder.

9. The remote e-voting period commences at 9:00 A.M. (IST) on Saturday, 5[th] October, 2024 and ends at 5:00 P.M. (IST) on Sunday, 3[rd] November, 2024. Members desiring to exercise their vote should cast their vote during this period, to be eligible for being considered.

10. The Scrutinizer will submit his report to the Managing Director after the completion of scrutiny, and the result of the voting by postal ballot through the remote e-voting process will be announced by any Director of the Company duly authorised, on or before Tuesday, 5[th] November, 2024 will also be displayed on the website of the Company ( www.linclimited.com ), besides being communicated to the Stock Exchanges, Depositories and RTA.

11. The resolution, if passed by the requisite majority, shall be deemed to have been passed on Sunday, 3[rd] November, 2024, i.e., the last date specified for receipt of votes through the remote e-voting process.

12. All the material documents referred to in the explanatory statement will be available for inspection electronically until the last date for receipt of votes through the e-voting process. Members seeking to inspect such documents can send an email to investors@linclimited.com

13. General information and instructions relating to e-voting are as under:

- The process for remote e voting:

The way to vote electronically on NSDL e-Voting system consists of “Two Steps” which are mentioned below:

- Step 1: Access to NSDL e Voting system

- A) Login method for e Voting for Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode

In terms of SEBI circular dated 9[th] December, 2020 on e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Shareholders are advised to update their mobile number and email ID correctly in their demat account in order to access e-Voting facility.

Login method for Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode is given below:

Type of Shareholders

Login Method

Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with NSDL

1.If you are already registered for NSDL IDeAS facility, please visit the e-Services website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL: https://eservices.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. Once the home page of e- Services is launched, click on the “Beneficial Owner” icon under “Login” which is available under “IDeAS” section. A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID and Password. After successful authentication, you will be able to see e-Voting services under Value Added Services. Click on “Access to e- Voting” under e-Voting services and you will be able to see e- Voting page. Click on company name or e-Voting service provider - NSDL and you will be redirected to NSDL e-Voting website for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. 2.If you are not registered for IDeAS e-Services, option to register is available at https://eservices.nsdl.com Select “Register Online for IDeAS” Portal or click at https://eservices.nsdl.com/SecureWeb/IdeasDirectReg.jsp 3.Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. Once the home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section. A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID (i.e. your sixteen digit demat accountnumber heldwith NSDL),Password/OTP

	and a Verification Code as shown on the screen. After successful authentication, you will be redirected to NSDL Depository site wherein you can see e-Voting page. Click on company name or e-Voting service provider - NSDL and you will be redirected to NSDL e-Voting website for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. 4.e-Voting mobile application of NSDL Shareholders / Members can also download NSDL Mobile App “NSDL Speede” facility for seamless voting experience. Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during theremote e-Voting period.
Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with CDSL	1. Existing users who have opted for CDSL Easi / Easiest facility, they can login through their existing user ID and password. Option will be made available to reach e-Voting page without any further authentication. The users to login Easi/Easiest are requested to visit CDSL website (www.cdslindia.com) and click on Login icon & New System My Easi and then use your existing My Easi username and password. 2. After successful login of Easi/Easiest, the user will be able to see the E-Voting option for eligible companies where the e- Voting is in progress as per the information provided by the Company. On clicking the e-Voting option, the user will be able to see e-Voting page of the e-Voting service provider for casting vote during the remote e-Voting period. Additionally, links are also provided to access the system of all e-Voting Service Providers, so that the user can visit the e-Voting Service Providers’ website directly. 3. If the user is not registered for Easi/Easiest, option to register is available at CDSL website www.cdslindia.com and click on login & New System My Easi Tab and then click on registration option. 4. Alternatively, the user can directly access e-Voting page by providing Demat Account Number and PAN from e-Voting link available on www.cdslindia.com home page. The system will authenticate the user by sending OTP on registered Mobile & Email as recorded in the demat Account. After successful authentication, user will be able to see the e-Voting Option where the e-Voting is in progress and will be also able to directly access the systemofalle-Voting ServiceProviders.
Individual Shareholders (holding securities in demat mode) login through their depository participants	You can also login using the login credentials of your demat account through your Depository Participant registered with NSDL/CDSL for e-Voting facility. Upon logged-in, you will be able to see e-Voting option. Click on e-Voting option, you will be redirected to NSDL/CDSL Depository site after successful authentication, wherein you can see e-Voting feature. Click on company name or e-Voting Service Provider, i.e., NSDL and you will be redirected to eVoting website of NSDL for casting your vote during theremote e-Voting period.

Important note: Members who are unable to retrieve User ID / Password are advised to use Forget User ID and Forget Password option available at abovementioned website.

Helpdesk for Individual Members holding securities in demat mode for any technical issues related to login through Depository i.e. NSDL and CDSL.

Logintype	Helpdesk details
Individual Members holding securities in demat mode with NSDL	Members facing any technical issue in login can contact NSDL helpdesk by sending a request atevoting@nsdl.com orcallat 022 – 48867000

Individual Members holding Members facing any technical issue in login can contact securities in demat mode with CDSL helpdesk by sending a request at CDSL helpdesk.evoting@cdslindia.com or call at Toll Free No. 1800 22 55 33

B) Login Method for Members other than Individual Members holding securities in demat mode and Members holding securities in physical mode.

How to Log-in to NSDL e-Voting website?

1. Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile.

2. Once the home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section.

3. A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID, your Password/OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the screen. Alternatively, if you are registered for NSDL e- Services i.e. IDEAS, you can log-in at https://eservices.nsdl.com/ with your existing IDEAS login. Once you log-in to NSDL e-Services after using your log-in credentials, click on e-Voting and you can proceed to Step 2 i.e. Cast your vote electronically.

4. Your User ID details are given below:

Manner of holding shares i.e. Demat (NSDL or CDSL) or Physical	Your User ID is:
a) For Members who hold shares in demat account with NSDL.	8 Character DP ID followed by 8 Digit Client ID For example if your DP ID is IN300 and Client ID is12thenyouruser ID isIN30012**.
b) For Members who hold shares in demat account with CDSL.	16 Digit Beneficiary ID For example if your Beneficiary ID is 12**thenyouruser ID is12**
c) For Members holding shares in Physical Form.	EVEN Number followed by Folio Number registered with the company For example if folio number is 001 and EVEN is 101456 thenuser ID is101456001

1. Password details for Members other than Individual Members are given below:

2. a) If you are already registered for e-Voting, then you can user your existing password to login and cast your vote.

3. b) If you are using NSDL e-Voting system for the first time, you will need to retrieve the ‘initial password’ which was communicated to you. Once you retrieve your ‘initial password’, you need to enter the ‘initial password’ and the system will force you to change your password.

c) How to retrieve your ‘Initial Password’?

• (i) If your email ID is registered in your demat account or with the company, your ‘initial password’ is communicated to you on your email ID. Trace the email sent to you from NSDL from your mailbox. Open the email and open the attachment i.e. a .pdf file. Open the .pdf file. The password to open the .pdf file is your 8 digit client ID for NSDL account, last 8 digits of client ID for CDSL account or folio number for shares held in physical form. The .pdf file contains your ‘User ID’ and your ‘initial password’.

• (ii) If your email ID is not registered, please follow steps mentioned below in process for those members whose email ids are not registered

• In case shares are held in physical mode please provide Folio No., Name of shareholder, scanned copy of the share certificate (front and back), PAN (self attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (self attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) by email to investors@linclimited.com or mdpldc@yahoo.com.

• 1. In case shares are held in demat mode, please provide DPID-CLID (16 digit DPID + CLID or 16 digit beneficiary ID), Name, client master or copy of Consolidated

Account statement, PAN (self attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (selfattested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) to investors@linclimited.com or mdpldc@yahoo.com. If you are an Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode, you are requested to refer to the login method explained at step 1 (A) i.e. Login method for e-Voting for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode.

  - Alternatively shareholder/members may send a request to evoting@nsdl.com for procuring user id and password for e-voting by providing above mentioned documents.

1. If you are unable to retrieve or have not received the “Initial password” or have forgotten your password:

2. a) Click on “ Forgot User Details/Password ?”(If you are holding shares in your demat account with NSDL or CDSL) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.

3. b) Physical User Reset Password ?” (If you are holding shares in physical mode) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.

4. c) If you are still unable to get the password by aforesaid two options, you can send a request at evoting@nsdl.com mentioning your demat account number/folio number, your PAN, your name and your registered address etc.

5. d) Members can also use the OTP (One Time Password) based login for casting the votes on the e-Voting system of NSDL.

6. After entering your password, tick on Agree to “Terms and Conditions” by selecting on the check box.

7. Now, you will have to click on “Login” button.

8. After you click on the “Login” button, Home page of e-Voting will open.

- Step 2: Cast your vote electronically on NSDL e Voting system.

- How to cast your vote electronically on NSDL e Voting system?

1. After successful login at Step 1, you will be able to see all the companies “EVEN” in which you are holding shares and whose voting cycle.

2. Select “EVEN” of company for which you wish to cast your vote during the remote e-Voting period.

3. Now you are ready for e-Voting as the Voting page opens.

4. Cast your vote by selecting appropriate options i.e. assent or dissent, verify/modify the number of shares for which you wish to cast your vote and click on “Submit” and also “Confirm” when prompted.

5. Upon confirmation, the message “Vote cast successfully” will be displayed.

6. You can also take the printout of the votes cast by you by clicking on the print option on the confirmation page.

7. Once you confirm your vote on the resolution, you will not be allowed to modify your vote.

General Guidelines for Members

• a. Institutional shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) are required to send scanned copy (PDF/JPG Format) of the relevant Board Resolution/ Authority letter etc. with attested specimen signature of the duly authorized signatory(ies) who are authorized to vote, to the Scrutinizer by e-mail to dcsahoo123@rediffmail.com with a copy marked to evoting@nsdl.com. Institutional shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) can also upload their Board Resolution / Power of Attorney / Authority Letter etc. by clicking on "Upload Board Resolution / Authority Letter" displayed under "eVoting" tab in their login

• b. It is strongly recommended not to share your password with any other person and take utmost care to keep your password confidential. Login to the e-voting website will be disabled upon five unsuccessful attempts to key in the correct password. In such an event, you will need to go through the “Forgot User Details/Password?” or “Physical User Reset Password?” option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com to reset the password.

• c. In case of any queries, you may refer the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Shareholders and e- voting user manual for Shareholders available at the download section of www.evoting.nsdl.com or call on.: 022-4886 7000 or send a request to Ms. Pallavi Mhatre, Senior Manager at evoting@nsdl.com

Explanatory Statement pursuant to Sections 102 and 110 of the Companies Act. 2013 read with rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules. 2014, Disclosure under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the Secretarial Standard – 2 (Revised) as issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Item No. 1: The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (the “NRC”), and consent of Shri Rajnish Rikhy (DIN: 08883324) to act as a Director of the Company and other statutory disclosures, appointed Shri Rajnish Rikhy as an Additional Director of the Company under the category Non-Executive Independent Director at the Meeting of the Board held on 12[th] August, 2024 subject to approval of the Members. The Board formed an opinion that Shri Rajnish Rikhy is a person of integrity and possess relevant expertise and experience for being appointed Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company. In the opinion of the Board, Shri Rikhy fulfills the conditions specified in the Act and the Rules made thereunder and that he is independent of the Management.

Shri Rajnish Rikhy has furnished to the Board the requisite declaration contemplated under Section 149(7) of the Act stating that he is an Independent Director within the meaning of Section 149(6) of the Act.

A notice has been received under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013 from a Member proposing Shri Rajnish Rikhy as a candidate for the office of the Director of the Company. since this appointment is recommended by the NRC, the requirement for deposit of Rs. 100,000/- is not applicable.

Further, as per Regulation 17(1C) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (as amended), the listed company shall ensure that approval of shareholders for, inter-alia , appointment of a person on the Board of Directors is taken at the next general meeting or within a time period of three months from the date of appointment, whichever is earlier.

During this term, his period of office as Independent Director shall not be liable to retirement by rotation.

Brief particulars of Shri Rajnish Rikhy (DIN: 08883324): (64), is commerce graduate and LLB. He had done MBA from Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University. He also holds a Management Development Diploma from IIM Ahmedabad.

He has over 30 years of industry experience in sales, marketing, strategy, corporate, HR, operations and P&L functions. He has worked and advised clients across Pharma, FMCG, Education, Auto, Media and SME sectors.

He started his career with DCM Ltd and then moved to the world of media in the late 90s, when media was evolving.

Shri Rajnish worked with BCCL (The Times Group) as Director - Response. He was responsible for the growth of all six metros across verticals.

In his latest role as Group Business Director at Kantipur Media Group (KMG) the largest media conglomerate in Nepal he was accountable for the P&L of all the four companies of the group - print, radio, television and digital.

Prior to that was the Chief revenue officer at TV Today Network Ltd. (India Today Group). He led the restructuring of the division and put in place new operating guidelines. During his 10 years stint the company achieved consistent growth in revenue and profits.

He has extensive experience as a core working member of the executive group advising on key strategic decisions during his tenure with the organisations.

Post returning from Kathmandu, at present he is associated in different roles with various companies in media / consultancy / education /textiles.

Shri Rajnish Rikhy is not related to any of the Directors of the Company. He is an Independent Director of Lux Industries Limited and a member of Risk Management Committee in that company.

He is not holding any shares in the Company including as a beneficial owner. He attended one meeting of the Board during the during FY 24-25 till the date of this notice.

Shri Rikhy is entitled to sitting fees for attending the meetings of the Board and its Committee(s) and also Commission, if any, in line with the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.

Shri Rajnish Rikhy is not debarred form holding the office of Director of the Company, by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority.

Keeping in view his vast expertise and knowledge the Board considers that his association would be of immense benefit to the Company. The Board recommends the resolution for approval of the Members of the Company as Special Resolution appointing him as Non-Executive Independent Director for a term of five years.

Except Shri Rajnish Rikhy and his relatives, to the extent of their shareholding, if any, in the Company, none of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives have any concern or interest, financial or otherwise, in the proposed resolution.

Place: Kolkata Dated: 12[th] August, 2024

By order of the Board LINC LIMITED Sd/- DIPANKAR DE Company Secretary & Compliance Officer ACS 32112

Registered Office: Aurora Water Front, 18[th] Floor, GN 34/1, Sector-V, Salt Lake, Kolkata - 700 091 Ph: (033) 68262100, E-mail: investors@linclimited.com Website: www.linclimited.com, CIN: L36991WB1994PLC065583

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

EVENTS	DAY& DATE
Date of dispatch of Postal Ballot Notice	Friday , 4thOctober, 2024
Date of starting Postal Ballot / E-Voting	Saturday , 5thOctober, 2024
Date of ending Postal Ballot / E-Voting	Sunday , 3rdNovember, 2024
Expected (latest) date for submission of Scrutinizer Report	Tuesday , 5thNovember, 2024
Expected date of declaration of results of postal ballot and e- Voting	Tuesday , 5thNovember, 2024