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PDS LIMITED Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2021

Dec 13, 2021

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PDS Multinational Fashions Limited

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PDS/SE/2021-22/83 December 13, 2021 Listing Department Corporate Relationship Department National Stock Exchange of India Limited BSE Limited Exchange Plaza, C-1 Block G, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Dalal Street, Mumbai -400 051 Mumbai- 400001 Scrip Symbol: PDSMFL Scrip Code: 538730

Re: ISIN - INE111Q01013

Sub: Notice of Postal Ballot

Dear Sir/Madam,

Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, please find enclosed herewith the Postal Ballot Notice dated December 8, 2021 along with Explanatory Statement sent to the Members of the Company on December 13, 2021, through Electronic Mode, seeking their approval for the Special Resolutions as set out in the Postal Ballot Notice through Remote E-Voting facility.

The date of events relevant to Postal Ballot are as below:

Sl. No. Particulars Dates
1 Cut-Off Date Friday, December 10, 2021.
[for dispatch of Notice (by electronic means) to
Members whose names appear in the Register of
Members/List of Beneficial Owners as received from
Depositories as on the cut-off date.]
2 Date of Completion of dispatch of
Notice (by Electronic Means)
Monday, December 13, 2021
3 Date of Commencement of e-Voting Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. (IST)
4 Date of Ending of e-Voting
(“Last Date”)
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. (IST)
5 Date on which resolution will be
deemed to be passed
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
6 Results of Postal Ballot On or before Friday, January 14, 2022

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Regd. Off: No. 758 & 759, 2[nd] Floor, 19[th] Main, Sector -2, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560 102, Karnataka, (India) Corp. Office: Unit No.971, Solitaire Corporate Park, Andheri – Ghatkopar Link Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400093, Maharashtra (India) Email: [email protected]; Website: www.pdsmultinational.com; Telephone No.: +91 80 67653000; +91 22 41441100 CIN: L18101KA2011PLC094125

PDS Multinational Fashions Limited

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The Company has engaged the services of Link Intime India Private Limited (‘Link Intime’) for providing Remote e-Voting facility to its Members. The aforementioned Postal Ballot Notice, along with the Explanatory Statement is also available on the Company’s website at www.pdsmultinational.com and on the website of Link Intime at https://instavote.linkintime.co.in.

This is for your information and records.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully, for PDS Multinational Fashions Limited - �J Abhishekh Kanoi General Counsel & Company Secretary ICSI Membership No.: F-9530

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Encl.: As Above

Regd. Off: No. 758 & 759, 2[nd] Floor, 19[th] Main, Sector -2, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560 102, Karnataka, (India) Corp. Office: Unit No.971, Solitaire Corporate Park, Andheri – Ghatkopar Link Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400093, Maharashtra (India) Email: [email protected]; Website: www.pdsmultinational.com; Telephone No.: +91 80 67653000; +91 22 41441100 CIN: L18101KA2011PLC094125

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PDS Multinational Fashions Limited

CIN: L18101KA2011PLC094125 Regd. Office: No. 758 & 759, 2[nd] Floor, 19[th] Main, Sector-2, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560102, Karnataka (India) Corp. Office: Unit No. 971, Solitaire Corporate Park, Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road, Andheri East, Mumbai – 400093, Maharashtra (India) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pdsmultinational.com Tel: +91 80 67653000; +91 22 41441115

POSTAL BALLOT NOTICE

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

Dear Member(s),

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 110 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 ( "the Act" ) read together with Rule 20 and Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or enactment thereof for the time being in force) ( "the Rules" ), Regulation 44 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“ SEBI Listing Regulations” ), Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (“ SS-2” ) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, General Circular No. 14/2020 dated April 8, 2020, General Circular No. 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020, General Circular No. 22/2020 dated June 15 2020, General Circular No. 33/2020 dated September 28, 2020, General Circular No. 39/2020 dated December 31, 2020, General Circular No. 10/2021 dated June 23, 2021 and General Circular No. 20/2021 dated December 8, 2021 respectively issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ( “MCA” ) (hereinafter collectively referred to as “MCA Circulars” ), and SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/ CMD1/CIR/P/2020/79 dated May 12, 2020 and Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/CIR/P/ 2021/11 dated January 15, 2021 issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (hereinafter collectively referred to as “ SEBI Circulars ”) or any other applicable laws and regulations, to transact the following proposed special businesses by the Members of PDS Multinational Fashions Limited (“the Company”) by passing resolutions by way of Postal Ballot only through remote e-voting. The proposed resolutions as set out below, along with the Explanatory Statement pursuant to Sections 102 and 110 of the Act, setting out material facts in relation to the proposed resolutions, are being sent to the members for their consideration and approval.

In due consideration of the occurrence of worldwide pandemic of COVID-19, the MCA has issued MCA Circulars in relation to “Clarification on passing of Ordinary and Special Resolutions by Companies under the Act and the Rules made thereunder on account of the threat posed by COVID - 19” outbreak. In terms of the MCA Circulars/SEBI Circulars, Companies are advised to take all decisions requiring Members’ approval, other than items of ordinary business or business where any person has a right to be heard, through the mechanism of postal ballot/ remote e-voting in accordance with the provisions of the Act and Rules made thereunder, without holding a general meeting that requires physical presence of Members at a common venue. The MCA has clarified that for Companies that are required to provide remote e-voting facility under the Act, while they are transacting any business(es) only by postal ballot upto June 30, 2022, the requirements provided in Rule 20 of the Rules as well as the framework provided in the MCA Circulars will be applicable mutatis mutandis . Further, the Company will send Postal Ballot Notice by e-mail to all its Members who have registered their email addresses with the Company or depository/ depository participants (“DP”) and the communication of assent/ dissent of the members will only take place through the remote e-voting system. This Postal Ballot Notice is accordingly, being initiated in compliance with the MCA Circulars/ SEBI Circulars.

In compliance with the requirements of the MCA Circulars/SEBI Circulars, hard copies of Postal Ballot Notice along with Postal Ballot Forms and pre-paid business envelope will not be sent to the Members for this Postal Ballot. The Company is providing remote e-voting facility for the Postal Ballot as an alternate, which would enable the Members to cast their votes electronically, instead of casting their votes and dispatching Postal Ballot forms physically.

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You are requested to peruse the proposed resolutions set out below along with their respective Explanatory Statement and thereafter, record your assent or dissent by means of remote e-voting facility provided by the Company not later than 5:00 P.M. IST on Wednesday at January 12, 2022, failing which it will be strictly considered that no reply has been received from the Member. Members desiring to exercise their votes are requested to carefully read the instructions in the Notes under the section “Instructions for voting through Remote E-voting”.

The results of voting by means of Postal Ballot through Remote e- Voting shall be declared on or before 48 hours from the conclusion of remote e-Voting process and will be displayed along with the Scrutinizer's Report at the Registered Office of the Company, communicated to the Stock Exchange and would also be uploaded on the Company's website at www.pdsmultinational.com, website of BSE Limited (“ BSE ”) at www.bseindia.com and website of National Stock Exchanges of India Limited (“ NSE ”) at www.nseindia.com, where the shares of the Company are listed and on the website of Link Intime India Private Limited at https://instavote.linkintime.co.in, who will provide platform for Remote e-Voting.

ITEMS OF SPECIAL BUSINESS REQUIRING CONSENT OF SHAREHOLDERS THROUGH POSTAL BALLOT ARE AS UNDER:

SPECIAL BUSINESSES:

  1. Approval of change of Registered Office of the Company from ‘State of Karnataka’ to ‘State of Maharashtra’

To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without modification(s) following resolution as a Special Resolution :

“ RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Section 12(5), 13(4) and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (" the Act ”), read with Rule 30 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 and other relevant rules applicable, if any, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactments thereof, for the time being in force), and subject to approval of the Central Government (Power delegated to Regional Director), and such other approvals, permissions and sanction, as may be required under the provisions of the Act or under any other law for the time being in force, the consent of the Members be and is hereby accorded for shifting of Registered Office of the Company from “ State of Karnataka ’” to the “ State of Maharashtra ”.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT upon shifting of the Registered Office being effective, the existing Clause-II of the Memorandum of Association of the Company be and hereby substituted with the following new Clause:

“II. The Registered Office of the Company will be situated in the State of Maharashtra.”

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT upon the aforesaid resolution becoming effective, the Registered Office of the Company be shifted from the State of Karnataka to such place in the State of Maharashtra as may be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT for the purpose of giving effect to this resolution, the Board of Directors of the Company (hereinafter called the “Board” , which term shall be deemed to include any person (s) authorized and / or Committee, which the Board may have constituted or hereinafter constitute to exercise its powers including the powers conferred by this Resolution) be and is hereby authorised to agree to and make and accept such conditions, modifications and alterations stipulated by any one of the authorities, statutory or otherwise, while according approval, consent as may be considered necessary and to appoint counsels and advisors, file applications/ petitions, issue notice, advertisements, obtain orders of shifting of Registered Office from the concerned authorities and take such steps and to do such acts, deeds and things as they may deem necessary and proper in this matter.”

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  1. Approval of change of name of Company from ‘PDS Multinational Fashions Limited’ to ‘PDS Limited’.

To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without modification(s) following resolution as a Special Resolution :

“ RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Section 4, 13, 14 and 15 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 made thereunder (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), Regulations 45 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and all other applicable law(s), rule(s), regulation(s), guideline(s) or provision(s) and subject to approval of the Central Government, Ministry of Corporate Affairs and any other approval(s) as may be necessary for the Company in this regard, the consent of the Members be and is hereby accorded to change the name of the Company from ‘ PDS Multinational Fashions Limited’ to ‘PDS Limited’.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT Clause I (Name Clause) of the Memorandum of Association of the Company be substituted with the following:

  • I. “The name of the Company is ‘PDS Limited’.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the name ‘ PDS Multinational Fashions Limited’ wherever appearing in the Articles of Association of the Company, Share Certificates and other relevant documents, papers and places, as applicable, be substituted with the new name ‘ PDS Limited’ .

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT for the purpose of giving effect to this resolution, the Board of Directors of the Company (hereinafter called the “Board”, which term shall be deemed to include any person (s) authorized and / or Committee which the Board may have constituted or hereinafter constitute to exercise its powers including the powers conferred by this Resolution) be and is hereby authorised to file necessary applications/ petitions, forms /documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Registrar of Companies, Stock Exchanges, issue notice, advertisements and to do all such acts, deeds, things and matters on behalf of the Company as it may in its absolute discretion deem necessary, proper or desirable and to settle any questions, difficulty, doubt that may arise in this regard and further to sign and execute documents, forms, applications, writings, agree to and/or make and accept such conditions, modifications and alterations as stipulated by any concerned authorities while according its approval/ consent, to appoint counsels and advisors and to obtain orders of change of name of the Company from the concerned authorities and take such steps as may be necessary, proper, desirable or expedient to give effect to this resolution without being required to seek any further consent or approval of the shareholders of the Company ”.

  1. Approval for Amendments in the terms of the PDS Multinational Fashions Limited - Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 – Plan A

To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s), the following resolution as a Special Resolution:

" RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 62 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“ the Act ") and all other applicable provisions, if any, of the Act read with Rules made thereunder, (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force), the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014 (hereinafter referred to as " SEBI SBEB Regulations "), the circulars issued by Securities and Exchange Board of India (" SEBI "), the Foreign Exchange Management Act (including statutory modifications or re-enactment of aforesaid and for the time being in force), any other notifications, circulars, rules and clarifications, guidance as may be applicable and relevant, the approval of the Members of the Company be and is hereby accorded to vary the terms of the PDS Multinational Fashions Limited - Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 – Plan A (“ PDS ESOP A 2021 ”) to extent of

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restricting the number of Employee Stock Options granted to non-executive directors (excluding independent directors) of the Company and its subsidiaries maximum upto 1,50,000 in aggregate in any one year.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board be and is hereby authorized in its absolute discretion as it deems fit, for the aforesaid purpose, to give effect to this resolution and the variation in the terms of the PDS ESOP A 2021 as may be necessary from time to time; to do such actions and deeds, obtain approvals, statutory, contractual or otherwise, approve / authorize to sign and execute all deeds, agreements, undertakings, applications, representation, documents and writings, to delegate all or any of the above powers to any committee, the Company Secretary, any officer of the Company or any other person and generally to do all acts, deeds, and steps that may be necessary, desirable, proper, expedient or incidental for the purpose of giving effect to the aforesaid resolution including to settle all matters, issues, questions, difficulties or doubts that may arise at any stage, without being required to seek any further consent or approval of the Members of the Company to the end and intent that the Members shall be deemed to have given their approval thereto expressly by the authority of this resolution."

  1. Approval for grant of 25,000 Employee Stock Options to Mr. Parth Gandhi, Non-Executive and NonIndependent Director under the PDS Multinational Fashions Limited – Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 – Plan A.

To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s), the following resolution as a Special Resolution:

“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“ the Act ”) and the Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ( “SEBI Listing Regulations” ), (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), grant of 25,000 Employee Stock Options (“ ESOPs ”) to Mr. Parth Gandhi, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director under the PDS Multinational Fashions Limited – Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 – Plan A by the Nomination & Remuneration (Compensation) Committee and Board of Directors be and is hereby approved.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT notwithstanding the perquisite value of remuneration arising out exercise of 25,000 Employee Stock Options (“ ESOPs ”) granted to Mr Parth Gandhi (“ Remuneration ”) (i) exceeds 50% of the total remuneration paid/payable to all Non-Executive Directors of the Company in any year and/or (ii) exceeds 11% of the net profits of the Company computed in the manner laid down in Section 197, 198 read with Schedule V and any other applicable provisions of the Act, Mr. Parth Gandhi, shall be eligible to receive the Remuneration as minimum remuneration in compliance with provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT for the purpose of giving effect to this resolution, the Board of Directors of the Company (hereinafter called the “Board” , which term shall be deemed to include any person (s) authorized and / or Committee which the Board may have constituted or hereinafter constitute to exercise its powers including the powers conferred by this Resolution) be and is hereby authorised to agree to and make and accept such conditions, modifications and alterations stipulated by any one of the authorities, statutory or otherwise, while according approval, consent as may be considered necessary and to appoint counsels and advisors, file applications/ petitions, issue notice, advertisements, obtain orders of shifting of Registered Office from the concerned authorities and take such steps and to do such acts, deeds and things as they may deem necessary and proper in this matter.”

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  1. Approval of appointment of Mr. Mungo Park (DIN: 09390792) as a Director (Non-Executive & Independent) Director of the Company.

To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without modification(s), the following resolution as a Special Resolution :

“ RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 read with Schedule IV and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (“ the Act ”) and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force) and on the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Mr. Mungo Park (DIN: 09390792) who was appointed by the Board of Directors as an Additional (Non-Executive & Independent) Director of the Company w.e.f. November 9, 2021 pursuant to the provisions and who holds office upto the conclusion of next General Meeting of the Company in terms of Section 161(1) of the Act and Articles of Association of the Company and in respect of whom the Company has received a notice in writing under Section 160 of the Act from a Shareholder proposing his candidature for the office of Director of the Company, be and is hereby appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation and to hold office for a term of 5 consecutive years w.e.f. November 9, 2021 to November 8, 2026 (both days inclusive).

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of the Company (including its Committee thereof) and / or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are hereby authorized to do all such acts, deeds, matters and things as may be considered necessary, desirable or expedient to give effect to this resolution.”

  1. Approval of appointment of Mr. Robert Sinclair (DIN: 09390821) as a Director (Non-Executive & Independent) Director of the Company.

To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without modification(s), the following resolution as a Special Resolution :

“ RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 read with Schedule IV and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (“ the Act ”) and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force) and on the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Mr. Robert Sinclair (DIN: 09390821 ) who was appointed by the Board of Directors as an Additional (Non-Executive & Independent) Director of the Company w.e.f. November 9, 2021 pursuant to the provisions and who holds office upto the conclusion of next Annual General Meeting of the Company in terms of Section 161(1) of the Act and Articles of Association of the Company and in respect of whom the Company has received a notice in writing under Section 160 of the Act from a Member proposing his candidature for the office of Director of the Company, be and is hereby appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation and to hold office for a term of 5 consecutive years w.e.f. November 9, 2021 to November 8, 2026 (both days inclusive).

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of the Company (including its Committee thereof) and / or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are hereby authorized to do all such acts, deeds, matters and things as may be considered necessary, desirable or expedient to give effect to this resolution.”

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  1. Approval of appointment of Mr. Nishant Parikh (DIN: 07349640) as a Director (Non-Executive & Independent) Director of the Company.

To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without modification(s), the following resolution as a Special Resolution :

“ RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 read with Schedule IV and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (“ the Act ”) and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force) and on the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Mr. Nishant Parikh (DIN: 07349640 ) who was appointed by the Board of Directors as an Additional (Non-Executive & Independent) Director of the Company w.e.f. December 8, 2021 pursuant to the provisions, and who holds office upto the conclusion of next Annual General Meeting of the Company in terms of Section 161(1) of the Act and Articles of Association of the Company and in respect of whom the Company has received a notice in writing under Section 160 of the Act from a Member proposing his candidature for the office of Director of the Company, be and is hereby appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation and to hold office for a term of 5 consecutive years w.e.f. December 8, 2021 to December 7, 2026 (both days inclusive).

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of the Company (including its Committee thereof) and / or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are hereby authorized to do all such acts, deeds, matters and things as may be considered necessary, desirable or expedient to give effect to this resolution.”

  1. Approval of appointment of Ms. Yael Gairola (DIN: 08434509) as a Director (Non-Executive & Independent) Director of the Company.

To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without modification(s), the following resolution as a Special Resolution :

“ RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 read with Schedule IV and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (“ the Act ”) and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force) and on the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Ms. Yael Gairola (DIN: 08434509) who was appointed by the Board of Directors as an Additional (Non-Executive & Independent) Director of the Company w.e.f. pursuant to the provisions, and who holds office upto the conclusion of next Annual General Meeting of the Company in terms of Section 161(1) of the Act and Articles of Association of the Company and in respect of whom the Company has received a notice in writing under Section 160 of the Act from a Member proposing her candidature for the office of Director of the Company, be and is hereby appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation and to hold office for a term of 5 consecutive years w.e.f. December 8, 2021 to December 7, 2026 (both days inclusive).

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RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of the Company (including its Committee thereof) and / or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are hereby authorized to do all such acts, deeds, matters and things as may be considered necessary, desirable or expedient to give effect to this resolution.”

By Order of the Board of Directors for PDS Multinational Fashions Limited

Sd/Place: Mumbai Abhishekh Kanoi Date: December 8, 2021 General Counsel & Company Secretary ICSI Membership No.: F-9530 Address: Unit No. 971, Solitaire Corporate Park Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400093. Maharashtra, India .

Regd. Office: No. 758 & 759, 2nd Floor, 19[th] Main, Sector-2, HSR Layout Bengaluru – 560102. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pdsmultinational.com

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Notes:

  1. The Explanatory Statement for the proposed resolutions pursuant to Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“ the Act ”) read with Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 setting out material facts is annexed hereto and forms part of this Notice.

  2. In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the provisions of General Circular No. 14/2020 dated April 8, 2020, General Circular No. 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020, General Circular No. 22/2020 dated June 15, 2020, General Circular No. 33/2020 dated September 28, 2020, General Circular No. 39/2020 dated December 31, 2020, General Circular No. 10/2021 dated June 23, 2021 and General Circular No. 20/2021 dated December 8, 2021 respectively issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ( “MCA” ) (hereinafter collectively referred to as “MCA Circulars” ) and SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/ CMD1/CIR/P/2020/79 dated May 12, 2020 and Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/CIR/P/2021/11 dated January 15, 2021 issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (hereinafter collectively referred to as “ SEBI Circulars ”), that, the Company has sent this Postal Ballot Notice only through e-mail to all the Members of the Company whose names appear in the Register of Members/ List of Beneficial Owners as received from the National Securities Depository Limited ( “NSDL” )/ Central Depository Services (India) Limited ( “CDSL” ), (collectively referred as “Depositories” ), as on Friday, December 10, 2021 (the “Cut-off Date” ) and who have registered their e-mail address in respect of electronic holdings with the Depository through the concerned Depository Participants (“ DP ”) and in respect of physical holdings with the Company’s Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, M/s Link Intime India Private Limited ( “RTA” ) or the Company.

  3. In terms of the MCA Circulars/SEBI Circulars, since the matters as proposed in the Postal Ballot Notice shall be passed by the Members of the Company through remote e-voting only, therefore, the vote in this Postal Ballot cannot be exercised through proxy.

  4. In terms of the MCA Circulars/SEBI Circulars, the Company will send this Postal Ballot Notice in electronic form only and the hard copy of this Notice along with postal ballot forms and pre-paid business envelope will not be sent to the Members for this Postal Ballot in accordance with the requirements specified under the MCA Circulars. Accordingly, the communication of the assent or dissent of the Members would take place through Remote e-Voting only.

  5. Members who have not registered their e-mail address so far are requested to register their e-mail for receiving all communications including Notices and Circulars etc. from the Company electronically. Members can do this by updating their email addresses with their depository participants.

  6. The Postal Ballot Notice is also available on the website of the Company at www.pdsmultinational.com. The same can also be accessed from the website of the Stock Exchanges i.e. Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (“ BSE ”) at www.bseindia.com and National Stock Exchanges of India Limited (“ NSE ”) www.nseindia.com , website of Link Intime India Private Limited/ RTA, remote e-voting facility provider at https://instavote.linkintime.co.in .

  7. All documents referred to in this Notice, including draft of new Memorandum of Association & Article of Association, amended scheme are available for inspection at the Registered Office and/or Corporate Office of the Company during business hours on any working day from date of dispatch of this Notice till the date of declaration of the results of Postal Ballot.

  8. Person, whose name is recorded in the register of members or in the register of beneficial owners maintained by the depositories as on the Cut-off Date, i.e. Friday, December 10, 2021 , only shall be entitled to avail the facility of Remote e-Voting. A person who is not a member as on the Cut-off date should treat this Notice for information purpose only.

  9. It is however, clarified that all Members of the Company as on the Cut-off Date, including those Members who may not have received this Notice due to non-registration of their e-mail IDs with the Company/RTA/ Depositories, shall be entitled to vote in relation to the resolutions specified in this Notice in accordance with the process specified hereinafter, in this Notice.

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  1. The voting rights of the Members shall be in proportion to their share in the Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on the Cut-off Date i.e. Friday, December 10, 2021 .

  2. The Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on December 8, 2021, has appointed Mr. Mohit Maheshwari (Membership No. F9565 & Certificate of Practice No. 19946), Partner, M/s. MAKS & Co., Company Secretaries (FRN: P2018UP067700) as Scrutinizer for conducting the Postal Ballot / remote e- voting process in a fair and transparent manner. Mr. Mohit Maheshwari has given his consent to act as the scrutinizer and be available for the purpose of ascertaining the requisite majority.

  3. The Scrutinizer will after the conclusion of Remote e-Voting, unblock the votes cast through Remote e- Voting in the presence of at least two witnesses not in the employment of the Company and submit his report to the Chairman or any other person authorised by the Board who shall countersign the same and declare the result of the voting forthwith. The result of the Postal Ballot shall be declared on or before January 14, 2022. The Scrutinizer’s decision on the validity of votes cast through Postal Ballot will be final.

The result of the Postal Ballot and Report of Scrutinizer will also be displayed at Company’s website at www.pdsmultinational.com, websites of the Stock Exchanges i.e. BSE at www.bseindia.com and NSE www.nseindia.com and RTA’s website at https://instavote.linkintime.co.in and shall also be communicated to the BSE and NSE where the shares of the Company are listed.

  1. As required by Rule 20 and Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 read with the MCA Circulars and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“the SEBI Listing Regulations” ), the details pertaining to this Postal Ballot will be published in one National daily newspaper circulating throughout India (in English language) and one daily newspaper circulating in Bengaluru (in vernacular language, i.e. Kannada).

  2. All papers relating to Postal Ballot including voting by Remote e-Voting shall be under the safe custody of the scrutinizer till the Chairman considers, approves and signs the minutes.

  3. Some of the important details regarding the Remote e-Voting facility are provided below:

Cut-off date for determining the Members
entitled to vote through remote e-voting
Friday, December 10, 2021
Commencement of e-voting period Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. (IST)
End of e-voting period Wednesday,January12,2022 at 5:00 P.M.(IST)

The remote e-voting module will be disabled by the RTA after 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

  1. Institutional/Corporate Shareholders (i.e. other than HUF, NRI etc.) intending to vote on the Postal Ballot through their authorized representatives are requested to send a scanned copy of certified true copy of the Board Resolution authorizing their representative to vote on their behalf electronically to the Scrutinizer at email [email protected] with copies marked to the Company at [email protected] and to its RTA at [email protected].

  2. Resolutions, if passed by the Members through Postal Ballot are deemed to have been duly passed on the last date specified for the remote e-voting i.e. Wednesday, January 12,2022 in terms of Secretarial SS-2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. The results of voting by means of Postal Ballot through remote e-voting shall be declared on or before 48 hours from the conclusion of remote e-voting process and will be displayed along with the Scrutinizer's Report at the Registered Office of the Company, communicated to the Stock Exchanges and would also be uploaded on the Company's website at www.pdsmultinational.com, website of BSE at www.bseindia.com and NSE at www.nseindia.com where the shares of the Company are listed and on the website of RTA at https://instavote.linkintime.co.in.

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17. Instructions for voting through Remote E-Voting:

In compliance with the provisions of Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, Sections 108 and 110 of the Act read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, MCA Circulars and SS-2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, the Company is providing a facility to all its Members to enable them to cast their vote on the matters listed in this Notice by electronic means (remote e-voting). The remote e-voting facility is being provided by RTA.

The dispatch of the Notice shall be deemed to be completed on the day on which RTA sends out the communication for the Postal Ballot process by e-mail to the Members of the Company. The remote e- voting period begins at 9.00 A.M. (IST) on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 and ends at 5.00 P.M. (IST) on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. During this period, Members of the Company holding shares either in physical form or in dematerialized form, as on the Cut-off Date i.e. Friday, December 10, 2021 may cast their vote electronically. The remote e-voting module shall be disabled by RTA for voting thereafter. Once the vote on a resolution is casted by the Member, he/she shall not be allowed to change it subsequently or cast the vote again.

The instructions for members for voting through electronic means are as under:

  • (i) In terms of SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2020/242 dated December 9, 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 in their demat accounts in order to access e-voting facility.

In order to increase the efficiency of the voting process, all the demat account holders, by way of a single login credential, through their demat accounts/ websites of Depositories/ Depository Participants would be able to cast their vote without having to register again with the e-voting service providers (ESP’s), thereby, not only facilitating seamless authentication but also enhancing ease and convenience of participating in e-voting process.

Pursuant to above said SEBI Circular, login method for e-voting is given below:

Shareholders are advised to update their mobile number and email Id in their demat accounts to access e-Voting facility.

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LOGIN METHOD –

FOR INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDERS HOLDING SECURITIES IN DEMAT MODE/ PHYSICAL MODE IS GIVEN BELOW:

GIVEN BELOW:
Type of
shareholders
Login Method
Individual
Shareholders
holding securities
in demat mode
with NSDL

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. 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 name and you will be re-directed to e-Voting
service provider website for casting your vote during the Remote e-
Voting period or joining virtual meeting & voting during the meeting.

If the user is 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

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 account
number hold with 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 name and
you will be redirected to e-Voting service provider website for
casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period or joining
virtual meeting& votingduringthe meeting.
Individual
Shareholders
holding securities
in demat mode
with CDSL

Existing user of who have opted for Easi / Easiest, they can login
through their user id and password. Option will be made available to
reach e-Voting page without any further authentication. The URL for
users
to
login
to
Easi
/
Easiest
are
https://web.cdslindia.com/myeasi/home/login
or
www.cdslindia.com and click on New System Myeasi.

After successful login of Easi / Easiest the user will be also able to
see the E Voting Menu. The Menu will have links of e-Voting service
provider i.e. NSDL, KARVY, LINK NTIME, CDSL. Click on e-Voting
service provider name to cast your vote.

If the user is not registered for Easi/Easiest, option to register is
available
athttps://web.cdslindia.com/myeasi./Registration/EasiRegistration

Alternatively, the user can directly access e-Voting page by providing
demat
Account
Number
and
PAN
No.
from
a
link
inwww.cdslindia.comhome page. The system will authenticate the
user by sending OTP on registered Mobile & Email as recorded in the

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demat Account. After successful authentication, user will be
provided links for the respective ESP where the E Voting is in
progress.
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.

Once login, you will be able to see e-Voting option. Once you 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 name
and you will be redirected to e-Voting service provider website for
casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period or joining
virtual meeting& votingduringthe meeting.
Individual
Shareholders
holding securities
in Physical mode
& evoting service
Provider
is
LINKINTIME.
1. Open
the
internet
browser
and
launch
the
URL:
https://instavote.linkintime.co.in
▶Click on“Sign Up”under‘SHARE HOLDER’tab and register with
your following details: -
A. User ID:Shareholders/ members holding shares inphysical form
shall provideEvent No + Folio Number registered with the
Company.
B. PAN:Enter your 10-digit Permanent Account Number (PAN)
(Members who have not updated their PAN with the Depository
Participant (DP)/ Company shall use the sequence number
provided to you, if applicable.
C. DOB/DOI:Enter the Date of Birth (DOB) / Date of Incorporation
(DOI) (As recorded with your DP / Company - in DD/MM/YYYY
format)
D. Bank Account Number:Enter your Bank Account Number (last
four digits), as recorded with your DP/Company.

Shareholders/ members holding shares inphysical formbut
have not recorded ‘C’ and ‘D’, shall provide their Folio number
in ‘D’ above
▶Set the password of your choice (The password should contain
minimum 8 characters, at least one special Character (@!#$&*), at
least one numeral, at least one alphabet and at least one capital
letter).
▶Click “confirm” (Your password is now generated).
2. Click on ‘Login’ under‘SHARE HOLDER’tab.
3. Enter your User ID, Password and Image Verification (CAPTCHA)
Code and click on‘Submit’.
4. After successful login, you will be able to see the notification for e-
voting. Select‘View’icon.
5. E-voting page will appear.
6. Refer the Resolution description and cast your vote by selecting your
desired option‘Favour / Against’(If you wish to view the entire
Resolution details,click on the‘View Resolution’file link).

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  1. After selecting the desired option i.e. Favour / Against, click on ‘Submit’. A confirmation box will be displayed. If you wish to confirm your vote, click on ‘Yes’, else to change your vote, click on ‘No’ and accordingly modify your vote.

FOR INSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDERS:

Institutional shareholders (i.e. other than Individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) and Custodians are required to log on the e-voting system of RTA at https://instavote.linkintime.co.in and register themselves as ‘Custodian / Mutual Fund / Corporate Body’ . They are also required to upload a scanned certified true copy of the board resolution /authority letter/power of attorney etc. together with attested specimen signature of the duly authorised representative(s) in PDF format in the ‘Custodian / Mutual Fund / Corporate Body’ login for the Scrutinizer to verify the same.

FOR INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDERS HOLDING SECURITIES IN PHYSICAL MODE & EVOTING SERVICE PROVIDER IS LINKINTIME, HAVE FORGOTTEN THE PASSWORD:

  • Click on ‘Login’ under ‘SHARE HOLDER’ tab and further Click ‘forgot password?’

  • Enter User ID, select Mode and Enter Image Verification (CAPTCHA) Code and Click on ‘Submit’.

  • In case shareholders/ members is having valid email address, Password will be sent to his / her registered e-mail address.

  • Shareholders/ members can set the password of his/her choice by providing the information about the particulars of the Security Question and Answer, PAN, DOB/DOI, Bank Account Number (last four digits) etc. as mentioned above.

  • The password should contain minimum 8 characters, at least one special character (@!#$&*), at least one numeral, at least one alphabet and at least one capital letter.

INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDERS HOLDING SECURITIES IN DEMAT MODE WITH NSDL/ CDSL HAVE FORGOTTEN THE PASSWORD:

  • Shareholders/ members who are unable to retrieve User ID/ Password are advised to use Forget User ID and Forget Password option available at abovementioned depository/ depository participants website.

  • It is strongly recommended not to share your password with any other person and take utmost care to keep your password confidential.

  • For shareholders/ members holding shares in physical form, the details can be used only for voting on the resolutions contained in this Notice.

  • During the voting period, shareholders/ members can login any number of time till they have voted on the resolution(s) for a particular “Event”.

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HELPDESK FOR INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDERS HOLDING SECURITIES IN DEMAT MODE:

In case shareholders/ members holding securities in demat mode have any technical issues related to login through Depository i.e. NSDL/ CDSL, they may contact the respective helpdesk given below:

Login type Helpdesk details
Individual Shareholders
holding
securities
in
demat mode with NSDL
Members facing any technical issue in login can contact NSDL
helpdesk by sending a request [email protected] or call
at toll free no.: 1800 1020 990 and 1800 22 44 30
Individual Shareholders
holding
securities
in
demat mode with CDSL
Members facing any technical issue in login can contact CDSL
helpdesk
by
sending
a
request
at
[email protected] or contact at 022- 23058738
or 22-23058542-43.

HELPDESK FOR INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDERS HOLDING SECURITIES IN PHYSICAL MODE/ INSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDERS & EVOTING SERVICE PROVIDER IS LINKINTIME:

In case shareholders/ members holding securities in physical mode/ Institutional shareholders have any queries regarding e-Voting, they may refer the Frequently Asked Questions (‘FAQs’) and InstaVote e-Voting manual available at https://instavote.linkintime.co.in, under Help section or send an email to [email protected] or contact on: - Tel: +91 22 –4918 6000.

By Order of the Board of Directors for PDS Multinational Fashions Limited

Place: Mumbai Date: December 8, 2021

Sd/Abhishekh Kanoi General Counsel & Company Secretary ICSI Membership No.: F-9530 Address: Unit No. 971, Solitaire Corporate Park Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400093. Maharashtra, India.

Regd. Office: No. 758 & 759, 2nd Floor, 19th Main, Sector-2, HSR Layout Bengaluru – 560102. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pdsmultinational.com

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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

(Pursuant to Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013)

As required by Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“ the Act ”), the following Explanatory Statement sets out all material facts relating to the business mentioned under Item No. 1 to 8 of the accompanying Notice dated December 8, 2021:

ITEM NO. 1: APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY FROM ‘STATE OF KARNATAKA’ TO ‘STATE OF MAHARASHTRA’

Presently, the Company’s Registered Office is located in State of Karnataka. The Board of Directors of the Company at their Meeting held on December 8, 2021 had proposed to shift the Registered Office of the Company from the “State of Karnataka” to the “State of Maharashtra” due to the following reasons:-

  • I. to carry on the business of the Company more economically, efficiently and with better operational convenience;

  • II. since majority of public shareholders of the Company are from Maharashtra and majority of Financial Institutional Investors (FIIs), Mutual Funds and Financial Investors are based from Mumbai, therefore, for better coordination and interaction with regulators, shareholders, FIIs, Mutual Funds, Financial Investors and leading to improve investors’ relationship; and

  • III. further as Mumbai is a hub of economic activities and head offices of key regulatory bodies such as Reserve Bank of India, SEBI, Stock Exchanges having head offices in Mumbai, it will facilitate smooth and regular interface with the key regulatory bodies.

The change of Registered Office will not be prejudicial to the interest of any employees, shareholders, creditors or any other stakeholders.

As per provisions of Section 12, 13 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Act and Rules made thereunder, such shifting of Registered Office requires the Company to alter Memorandum of Association of the Company and to obtain necessary approval of the Shareholders by way of Special Resolution through Postal Ballot.

Accordingly, it is proposed that Clause II of the Memorandum of Association should be amended to reflect that the Registered Office of the Company be situated in the State of Maharashtra. All the material documents related to this item will be available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on any working day .

Your Directors recommend the resolution proposed at Item No. 1 for the approval of Shareholders by way of a Special Resolution .

None of the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives is concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution set out in the Notice except to the extent of their directorship.

ITEM NO. 2: APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF NAME OF COMPANY FROM ‘PDS MULTINATIONAL FASHIONS LIMITED’ TO ‘PDS LIMITED’

The Members are informed that with an aim to signify, simplicity and agility, it is proposed to change the name of Company to ‘PDS Limited’. It will position the brand as a Global Collaborative Platform and highlights that PDS is an Entrepreneurial, Sustainable and Agile Entity.

The Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on November 9, 2021 and December 8, 2021 had approved the change of the name of the Company from “PDS Multinational Fashions Limited” to “PDS

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Limited” subject to approval of the Central Government, Members of the Company and all other regulatory and statutory authorities. Changing the name from “PDS Multinational Fashions Limited” to “PDS Limited” would be better representation in the market and aligns with the Company’s Strategy to remain simple, sharp and focused with all its stakeholders.

The Registrar of Companies, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India vide its letter dated November 16, 2021, had informed that PDS Limited is available to be registered as new name for the Company. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 13, 14 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, the Company is required to obtain approval of Central Government and the members by means of a Special Resolution for effecting change in name and consequential alteration in the Memorandum and Article of Association of the Company.

The Company is in compliance with the conditions stipulated under Regulation 45 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, and a certificate pursuant to Sub-regulation (3) of Regulation 45 of SEBI LODR Regulations, issued by M/s. Gupta Ankit & Co., Chartered Accountants, [FRN: 002925N], is enclosed as Annexure I to this Notice. The Certificate is also available on the Company’s website at www.pdsmultinational.com.

The copy of the amended Memorandum and Article of Association of the Company reflecting the aforesaid changes shall be available for inspection by the Members on the Company’s website at www.pdsmultinational.com as well as at Registered Office of the Company till the date of declaration of the results of Postal Ballot.

The proposed change of name of the Company as aforesaid does not change the legal status or constitution of the Company, nor does it affect any rights or obligations of the Company or the members / stakeholders and would be subject to approval of Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Your Directors recommend the resolution proposed at Item No. 2 for the approval of Shareholders by way of a Special Resolution .

None of the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives is concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution set out in the Notice except to the extent of their directorship.

ITEM NO. 3: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT IN THE TERMS OF THE PDS MULTINATIONAL FASHIONS LIMITED EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN 2021 – PLAN A [‘PDS ESOP A 2021’]

The Members are informed that the PDS ESOP A 2021 was approved the shareholders of the Company on July 30, 2021.

As per Clause 3(1) of the PDS ESOP 2021 – Plan A, the maximum number of Employee Stock Options ( “ESOPS” ) to be granted under the Scheme shall not exceed 5,82,410 in aggregate. Clause 3(2) further states that maximum number of ESOPS granted during any one year shall not be more than 1% of issued capital of the Company at the time of grant and that the Company may issue ESOPS more than 1% of the issued share capital subject to approval of the Members in the General Meeting.

As per Regulation 17(6)(c) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 (“ SEBI LODR Regulations ”), the approval of shareholders for payment of remuneration to non-executive directors, shall specify the limits for the maximum number of stock options that may be granted to nonexecutive directors, in any financial year and in aggregate.

Hence, it is proposed to amend the PDS ESOP 2021 to extent of limiting the number of ESOPs to be granted to non-executive directors (excluding independent directors) of the Company and its subsidiaries maximum upto 1,50,000 in aggregate and also in any one year.

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Pursuant to provisions of provisions of Regulation 7(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, the Company can vary the terms of employee stock option scheme subject to approval of shareholders of the Company by way of special resolution. Provided that such variation shall not be prejudicial to interest of Employees.

The Board also and the Nomination and Remuneration (Compensation) Committee and Board of Directors at their meetings held on November 9, 2021 approved and recommended to the shareholders for approval for amendment to Clause 3(2) of the PDS ESOP 2021 – Plan A to extent of limiting the number of ESOPS granted to non-executive directors (excluding independent directors) of the Company maximum upto 1,50,000 in aggregate and also in any one year.

Pursuant to provisions of applicable laws, key disclosures are set out below.

  1. Brief Description and Rationale for the Variation

The Company intends to vary the terms of the PDS ESOP 2021- Plan A such that that the maximum number of ESOPs granted to non-executive directors (excluding independent directors) of the Company and its subsidiaries will be upto maximum 1,50,000 in aggregate and also in any one year to comply with Regulation 17(6)(c) of SEBI Listing Regulations.

  1. Details of the Amendment

Amendment to Clause 3(2) of the PDS ESOP 2021 – Plan A to extent of limiting the number of ESOPS granted to non-executive directors (excluding independent directors) of the Company and its subsidiaries maximum upto 1,50,000 in aggregate and also in any one year. The proposed variation is not detrimental to the interests of any of the Company’s employees.

  1. Details of the employees who are beneficiaries of the Amendment

All the Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors of the Company and subsidiaries who are eligible to participate in the PDS ESOP 2021- Plan A shall be beneficiaries of the variation, and any other employees or class of employees as may be determined by the Nomination and Remuneration (Compensation) Committee.

All the material documents related to this item will be available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on any working day .

Your Directors recommend the resolution proposed at Item No. 3 for the approval of Shareholders by way of a Special Resolution .

None of the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives is concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution set out in the Notice except to the extent of their directorship.

ITEM NO. 4: APPROVAL FOR GRANT OF 25,000 EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS TO MR. PARTH GANDHI, NON-EXECUTIVE AND NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR UNDER THE PDS MULTINATIONAL FASHIONS LIMITED – EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN 2021 – PLAN A.

The Members are informed that Mr. Parth Gandhi has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company w.e.f May 27, 2021 . Mr. Parth Gandhi is a senior investment professional with significant experience in India for over two decades. Previously, Mr. Gandhi was a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Apollo Global Managements India JV with ICICI, AION. AION, was one of the largest single India focused Private Equity funds (USD 825 million) and with coinvest capital committed roughly USD 1.25 billion of investments in India. Prior to that Mr. Gandhi was President of Private Equity at ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Limited. At ICICI Venture Mr. Gandhi was responsible for establishing the strategic partnership with Apollo and in developing AION Investment strategy. Mr. Gandhi serves on the International Advisory Board for Michigan State University, is a charter member of TiE Global

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(The Indus Entrepreneurs) and an active member of The Explorers Club and ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India). In previous jobs, Mr. Gandhi was Managing Director at Navigator Capital Advisors Limited and prior to that was a Consultant with Ernst and Young.

Considering his experience and knowledge and his valuation contribution, the Nomination and Remuneration (Compensation) Committee and Board of Directors in its meeting held on October 22, 2021 and November 9, 2021 respectively, approved grant of 25,000 Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) to Mr. Parth Gandhi, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director under PDS Multinational Fashions Limited – Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 – Plan A of the Company subject to approval of shareholders.

Pursuant to Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“ SEBI Listing Regulations ”) and Section in Section 197, 198 read with Schedule V and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (“ the Act ”) and Rules made thereunder, the Board of Directors on recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee has the power to approve the payment of remuneration in aggregate upto 3% of the net profit of the Company (if there is no managing director or whole-time director in the Company) to all the Non-Executive Directors of the Company subject to approval of shareholders. The Company can also pay remuneration above 3% of the net profits of the Company subject to approval of shareholders by way of Special Resolution.

Further, in case of inadequacy of profits i.e the sum payable to all the Directors exceeds the limit of overall 11% above of net profits of the Company in any year, the Company may pay such higher amount subject to compliance of Schedule V of the Act.

Further, Regulation 17 (ca) of the SEBI Listing Regulations states that in case the remuneration payable to single Non-Executive Director exceeds 50% (fifty percent) of the total remuneration payable to all NonExecutive Directors in any year, the Company is also required to take approval of shareholders by way of Special Resolution.

Also, as per Regulation 17(6)(c) of SEBI Listing Regulations, the approval of shareholders for payment of remuneration to non-executive directors, shall specify the limits for the maximum number of stock options that may be granted to non-executive directors, in any financial year and in aggregate.

Since perquisite value of ESOPs proposed to be granted to Mr. Parth Gandhi may cross the aforesaid threshold of 11% (to all directors) and/or exceeds 50% of the total remuneration payable to all NonExecutive Directors in any year, it is also proposed to take shareholders approval for the payment of remuneration arising out of grant of the aforesaid ESOPs to Mr. Parth Gandhi upon excise, by way of Special Resolution.

In accordance with the Schedule V and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on November 9, 2021 have approved payment of remuneration as detailed aforesaid to Directors in the absence or inadequacy of profits in Financial Year(s). The statement as required under Section II, Part II of the Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 with reference to Special Resolution at Item No. 4 is annexed hereto as “Annexure II".

All the material documents related to this item will be available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on any working day.

Your Directors recommend the resolution proposed at Item No. 4 for the approval of Shareholders by way of a Special Resolution .

None of the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives is concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution set out in the Notice except Mr. Parth Gandhi.

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ITEM NO. 5: APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF MR. MUNGO PARK (DIN: 09390792) AS A DIRECTOR - (NON EXECUTIVE & INDEPENDENT) OF THE COMPANY

The Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and pursuant to the provisions of Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 ( “the Act” ) read with the Articles of Association of the Company, had approved the appointment of Mr. Mungo Park (DIN: 09390792) as an Additional Director, designated as an Independent Director Additional Director – Non-Executive & Independent of the Company for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years with effect from November 9, 2021 to November 8, 2026 (both days inclusive).

In accordance with the provisions of Section 149 read with Schedule IV to the Act, appointment of Independent Directors requires approval of the members of the Company. Further, in terms of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ( "SEBI Listing Regulations" ), effective January 1, 2022, a listed entity shall ensure that approval of shareholders for 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. Accordingly, the appointment of Mr. Mungo Park would require the approval of the members of the Company by March 31, 2022.

Mr. Mungo Park is qualified to be appointed as a director in terms of Section 164 of the Act and has given his consent to act as a director. The Company has also received declaration from Mr. Mungo Park that he meets the criteria of independence as prescribed both under Section 149(6) of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.

The Company has also received notice under Section 160 of the Act from a shareholder proposing the candidature of Mr. Mungo Park for the office of a Director of the Company.

In the opinion of the Board, Mr. Mungo Park fulfils the conditions for appointment as an Independent Director as specified in the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. Mr. Mungo Park is independent of the management and possesses appropriate skills, experience and knowledge. Considering the extensive knowledge and experience of Mr. Mungo Park in the business segment in which the Company deals as well as his educational background, appointment of Mr. Mungo Park as an Independent Director is in the interest of the Company.

Accordingly, approval of shareholders is sought by way of a Special Resolution to appoint Mr. Mungo Park as a Non- Executive Independent Director on the Board of the Company for a term up to five consecutive years w.e.f. November 9, 2021 to November 8, 2026 (both days inclusive).

Details of Mr. Mungo Park are provided in the “ Annexure III ” to the Notice, pursuant to the provisions of (i) Regulation 36(3) of SEBI Listing Regulations and (ii) Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (“SS-2”), issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Copy of the letter of appointment of Mr. Mungo Park setting out the terms and conditions of appointment shall be available for inspection by the members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on any working day .

Save and except Mr. Mungo Park, none of the other Directors / Key Managerial Personnel of the Company / relatives of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel are, in any way, concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution.

The Board recommends the Special Resolution set out in the Notice for approval by the members.

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ITEM NO. 6: APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF MR. ROBERT SINCLAIR (DIN: 09390821) AS A DIRECTOR - (NON EXECUTIVE & INDEPENDENT) OF THE COMPANY

The Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and pursuant to the provisions of Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 ( “the Act” ) read with the Articles of Association of the Company, had approved the appointment of Mr. Robert Sinclair (DIN: 09390821) as an Additional Director, designated as an Independent Director Additional Director – Non-Executive & Independent of the Company for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years with effect from November 9, 2021 to November 8, 2026 (both days inclusive).

In accordance with the provisions of Section 149 read with Schedule IV to the Act, appointment of Independent Directors requires approval of the members of the Company. Further, in terms of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ( "SEBI Listing Regulations" ), effective January 1, 2022, a listed entity shall ensure that approval of shareholders for 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. Accordingly, the appointment of Mr. Robert Sinclair would require the approval of the members of the Company by March 31, 2022.

Mr. Robert Sinclair is qualified to be appointed as a director in terms of Section 164 of the Act and has given his consent to act as a director. The Company has also received declaration from Mr. Robert Sinclair that he meets the criteria of independence as prescribed both under Section 149(6) of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.

The Company has also received notice under Section 160 of the Act from a shareholder proposing the candidature of Mr. Robert Sinclair for the office of a Director of the Company.

In the opinion of the Board, Mr. Robert Sinclair fulfils the conditions for appointment as an Independent Director as specified in the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. Mr. Robert Sinclair is independent of the management and possesses appropriate skills, experience and knowledge. Considering the extensive knowledge and experience of Mr. Robert Sinclair in the business segment in which the Company deals as well as his educational background, appointment of Mr. Robert Sinclair as an Independent Director is in the interest of the Company.

Accordingly, approval of shareholders is sought by way of a Special Resolution to appoint Mr. Robert Sinclair as a Non- Executive Independent Director on the Board of the Company for a term up to five consecutive years w.e.f. November 9, 2021 to November 8, 2026 (both days inclusive).

Details of Mr. Robert Sinclair are provided in the “ Annexure III ” to the Notice, pursuant to the provisions of (i) Regulation 36(3) of SEBI Listing Regulations and (ii) Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (“SS-2”), issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Copy of the letter of appointment of Mr. Robert Sinclair setting out the terms and conditions of appointment shall be available for inspection by the members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on any working day.

Save and except Mr. Robert Sinclair, none of the other Directors / Key Managerial Personnel of the Company / relatives of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel are, in any way, concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution.

The Board recommends the Special Resolution set out in the Notice for approval by the Members.

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ITEM NO. 7: APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF MR. NISHANT PARIKH (DIN: 07349640) AS A DIRECTOR - (NON EXECUTIVE & INDEPENDENT) OF THE COMPANY

The Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and pursuant to the provisions of Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 ( “the Act” ) read with the Articles of Association of the Company, had approved the appointment of Mr. Nishant Parikh (DIN: 07349640) as an Additional Director, designated as an Independent Director Additional Director – Non-Executive & Independent of the Company for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years with effect from December 8, 2021 to December 7, 2026 (both days inclusive).

In accordance with the provisions of Section 149 read with Schedule IV to the Act, appointment of Independent Directors requires approval of the members of the Company. Further, in terms of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ( "SEBI Listing Regulations" ), effective January 1, 2022, a listed entity shall ensure that approval of shareholders for 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. Accordingly, the appointment of Mr. Nishant Parikh would require the approval of the members of the Company by March 31, 2022.

Mr. Nishant Parikh is qualified to be appointed as a director in terms of Section 164 of the Act and has given his consent to act as a director. The Company has also received declaration from Mr. Nishant Parikh that he meets the criteria of independence as prescribed both under Section 149(6) of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.

The Company has also received notice under Section 160 of the Act from a shareholder proposing the candidature of Mr. Nishant Parikh for the office of a Director of the Company.

In the opinion of the Board, Mr. Nishant Parikh fulfils the conditions for appointment as an Independent Director as specified in the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. Mr. Nishant Parikh is independent of the management and possesses appropriate skills, experience and knowledge. Considering the extensive knowledge and experience of Mr. Nishant Parikh in the business segment in which the Company deals as well as his educational background, appointment of Mr. Nishant Parikh as an Independent Director is in the interest of the Company.

Accordingly, approval of shareholders is sought by way of a Special Resolution to appoint Mr. Nishant Parikh as a Non- Executive Independent Director on the Board of the Company for a term up to five consecutive years w.e.f. December 8, 2021 to December 7, 2026 (both days inclusive).

Details of Mr. Nishant Parikh are provided in the “ Annexure III ” to the Notice, pursuant to the provisions of (i) Regulation 36(3) of SEBI Listing Regulations and (ii) Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (“SS-2”), issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Copy of the letter of appointment of Mr. Nishant Parikh setting out the terms and conditions of appointment is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on any working day.

Save and except Mr. Nishant Parikh, none of the other Directors / Key Managerial Personnel of the Company / relatives of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel are, in any way, concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution.

The Board recommends the Special Resolution set out in the Notice for approval by the members.

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ITEM NO. 8: APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF MS. YAEL GAIROLA (DIN: 08434509) AS A DIRECTOR - (NON EXECUTIVE & INDEPENDENT) OF THE COMPANY

The Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and pursuant to the provisions of Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 ( “the Act” ) read with the Articles of Association of the Company, had approved the appointment of Ms. Yael Gairola (DIN: 08434509) as an Additional Director, designated as an Independent Director Additional Director – Non-Executive & Independent of the Company for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years with effect from December 8, 2021 to December 7, 2026 (both days inclusive).

In accordance with the provisions of Section 149 read with Schedule IV to the Act, appointment of Independent Directors requires approval of the members of the Company. Further, in terms of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ( "SEBI Listing Regulations" ), effective January 1, 2022, a listed entity shall ensure that approval of shareholders for 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. Accordingly, the appointment of Ms. Yael Gairola would require the approval of the members of the Company by March 31, 2022.

Ms. Yael Gairola is qualified to be appointed as a director in terms of Section 164 of the Act and has given her consent to act as a director. The Company has also received declaration from Ms. Yael Gairola that she meets the criteria of independence as prescribed both under Section 149(6) of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.

The Company has also received notice under Section 160 of the Act from a shareholder proposing the candidature of Ms. Yael Gairola for the office of a Director of the Company.

In the opinion of the Board, Ms. Yael Gairola fulfils the conditions for appointment as an Independent Director as specified in the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. Ms. Yael Gairola is independent of the management and possesses appropriate skills, experience and knowledge. Considering the extensive knowledge and experience of Ms. Yael Gairola in the business segment in which the Company deals as well as his educational background, appointment of Ms. Yael Gairola as an Independent Director is in the interest of the Company.

Accordingly, approval of shareholders is sought by way of a Special Resolution to appoint Ms. Yael Gairola as a Non- Executive Independent Director on the Board of the Company for a term up to five consecutive years w.e.f. December 8, 2021 to December 7, 2026 (both days inclusive).

Details of Ms. Yael Gairola are provided in the “ Annexure III ” to the Notice, pursuant to the provisions of (i) Regulation 36(3) of SEBI Listing Regulations and (ii) Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (“SS-2”), issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Copy of the letter of appointment of Ms. Yael Gairola setting out the terms and conditions of appointment is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on any working day.

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Save and except Ms. Yael Gairola, none of the other Directors / Key Managerial Personnel of the Company / relatives of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel are, in any way, concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution.

The Board recommends the Special Resolution set out in the Notice for approval by the Members.

By Order of the Board of Directors for PDS Multinational Fashions Limited

Place: Mumbai Date: December 8, 2021

Sd/Abhishekh Kanoi General Counsel & Company Secretary ICSI Membership No.: F-9530 Address: Unit No. 971, Solitaire Corporate Park Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400093. Maharashtra, India.

Regd. Office: No. 758 & 759, 2nd Floor, 19th Main, Sector-2, HSR Layout Bengaluru – 560102. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pdsmultinational.com

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Annexure-I

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Annexure-II

THE STATEMENT CONTAINING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS REQUIRED IN SCHEDULE V OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1 Nature of industry The Company is engaged inthe business as
manufacturers,
processors,
traders,
importers,
exporters, marketers,showroom owners, general
commission agents,dealers, distributors,brokers,
wholesalers,retailers, exchangers, franchise traders,
stockists, jobbers,processors,fabricators etc. in all
kinds ofgarments.
2 Date
or
expected
date
of
commencement
of
commercial
production.
The Company is in operation since 2011.
3 In case of new companies, expected
date of commencement of activities
as per project approved by financial
institutions
appearing
in
the
prospectus.
Not Applicable.
4 Financial performance based on
given indicators
In the Financial Year 2020-2021, the Company made
a turnover of INR 4,611.89 Lakhs and Profit of INR
4,471.59 Lakhs after tax.
5 Foreign
Investments
or
collaborations, if any
The Company hasno foreign collaborators and
hence there is no Equity participation by foreign
collaborators in the Company.

II. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPOINTTEE

Names of
Appointee
Mr. Parth Gandhi
1 Background
details
The brief details of Mr. Parth Gandhi is set out in Explanatory Statement
at Item No. 4.
2 Past
remuneration
(Rupees in lacs)
NIL
3 Recognition
or
awards
Industry stature and representation across several business/ industry
forums of repute.
4 Job profile and
his/her suitability
Mr. Parth Gandhi had been appointed at the Board Meeting held on
May 27, 2021 as Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director.
The aforesaid Director have been appointed in the capacity of Non-
Executive Director to bring professional expertise and strengthening the
Board.
In lieu of their appointment for long tenure will actively led the stellar
growth story of the Company and the Company will attain new heights
of market shareprice andprofitability.
5 Remuneration
proposed
As stated in the Explanatory Statement at Item No. 4.
6 Comparative
remuneration
profile
with
respect
to
industry,size of
Taking into consideration the size of the Company, the profile,
knowledge, skills and responsibilities shouldered by the Appointees, the
remuneration proposed to be paid is commensurate with the
remuneration packages paid to their similar counterparts in other
companies.

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the
Company,
profile
of
the
position
and
person.
7 Pecuniary
relationship
directly
or
indirectly
with
the Company or
relationship with
the
managerial
personnel,if any
Mr. Parth Gandhi is not related to any of the Directors and Key
Managerial Personnel of the Company.

III. OTHER INFORMATION

1 Reasons of loss or inadequate
profits
During the financial year ended March 31, 2021, the
profits of the Company was affected due to COVID
pandemic and therefore the remuneration payable
to the Directors would exceed the limits prescribed
under the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’). Hence
this
proposed
resolution
under
applicable
provisions of Schedule V of the Act.
2 Steps taken or proposed to be
taken for improvement
The Company has taken significant steps to reduce
costs in line with the projected revenue considering
the COVID impact. During Q2-FY22, results showed
considerable growth in demand and business
results.
3 Expected increase in productivity
andprofits in measurable terms
For FY2021-22-Q3 & Q4 there will be progressive
recoveryof demand and underlyingbusiness results.

By Order of the Board of Directors for PDS Multinational Fashions Limited

Sd/-

Place: Mumbai Date: December 8, 2021

Abhishekh Kanoi General Counsel & Company Secretary ICSI Membership No.: F-9530 Address: Unit No. 971, Solitaire Corporate Park Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400093. Maharashtra, India.

Regd. Office: No. 758 & 759, 2nd Floor, 19th Main, Sector-2, HSR Layout Bengaluru – 560102. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pdsmultinational.com

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Annexure-III

(for Item No. 5, 6, 7 & 8)

DETAILS OF DIRECTOR(S) SEEKING APPOINTMENT FURNISHED PURSUANT TO REGULATION 36 OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (LISTING OBLIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2015 AND CLAUSE 1.2.5 OF THE SECRETARIAL STANDARD-2

Details of Directors seeking Appointment

Name of Director Mr. Mungo Park Mr. Robert Sinclair Mr. Nishant
Parikh
Ms. Yael Gairola
DIN 09390792 09390821 07349640 08434509
Date of Birth 23/03/1956 19/01/1963 03/11/1978 27/12/1973
Nationality Irish Canadian Indian Irish
Age 65years 58years 43years 48years
Qualification(s) Mungo completed his
education from Eton
College, England,
(Mathematics & English
History, 1640-1660),
Johns Hopkins University,
Baltimore, MD, USA,
(Financial Accounting)
and Open
University/London School
of Economics, (Political
Philosophy).
Born and raised in
Canada, Ottawa,
Robert holds a
Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Political
Science from the
University of
Carleton, Ottawa,
Canada and has
lived and worked
in Hong Kong,
Singapore, and
New York.
BA LLB
(Hons.) from
National
Law College
of India,
Bangalore
INSEAD
(Singapore/France
), Masters in
Business
Administration.
GMAT: 730 (top
4%)
COLUMBIA LAW
SCHOOL (New
York), Masters of
Laws. Harlan Fiske
Stone Scholar (in
recognition of
superior academic
achievements)
HEBREW
UNIVERSITY LAW
SCHOOL (Israel),
Bachelor of Laws.
Graduated magna
cum laude (top
5%); Dean’s List
Scholar
Experience (including
expertise in specific
functional area) /
Brief Profile
Mr. Mungo Park has
forty-five years’
experience in investment
banking/advisory,
industry specialisation,
technology innovation in
health, sustainability and
information and
communication
technology.
He is presently, the
Founder and Chair of
Innovator Capital Limited
(“ICL”). It is a London
based specialist
investment bank,
founded by him in 2003.
Mr. Robert
Sinclair was
President Supply
Chain of Global
Brands Group
(Part of Fung
Holdings Limited
Group). It is one
of the world’s
leading branded
fashion
accessories,
footwear, and
apparel
companies with
wholesales of
$2.2 billion.
Mr. Nishant
Parikh is a
partner in
Trilegal with
extensive
experience
in the areas
of corporate
mergers and
acquisitions,
restructurin
g, and
equity and
mezzanine
investments
.
Ms. Yael Gairola is
a C-Suite
Executive with a
track record of
scaling, acquiring,
and integrating
Technology
Companies and
Start-Ups.
Expertise in
Strategy, Change
Management,
Turnarounds,
Scale-ups,
Operations,
Commercial,
Digital
Transformation,
Acquisitions and

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From 2001 – 03, he
worked with Columbus
Asset Management and
Navigator Asset
Management (Chair) to
develop novel - in the UK
- corporate finance
models. He also set up
Portfin.com Limited
(1999 – 2001). It was an
internet company to
provide “white label”
platform for small to
medium sized brokers
and investment managers
to offer to their
customers.
Prior to this, he has
worked across
Institutional Equity Sales
and Research, Investment
Banking (Biotech,
Pharma, ICT), London
Stock Exchange and as an
Independent Advisor
wherein he invested in
and advised several
companies.
Some of his further
appointments:
o
2006 - 2019
CDTi, Inc.
(NASDAQ,
sustainable
technology
innovation
company)
California,
Director, Chair
and Chair of
Audit Committee
o
2008 - 2017
Heart
Metabolics,
Director
o
2010 - 2014 Climate
Change Forum
participant, UK
Minister, Energy
and Climate Change
o
2019 -
MagneGas,
sustainable
Prior to joining
GBG, January
2016 until
September of
2018, he was
responsible for
overseeing one of
four business
units within the
newly
restructured
entity of Li & Fung
Trading i.e., LFS
SCS3 - a US$4.9
billion (FOB)
business with 40
plus customers
located in Asia,
Latin America,
North America,
and Europe.
Before taking on
the role as
President of LFS
SCS3, he was the
Chief Operating
Officer for Li &
Fung Sourcing
from April 2013 to
April 2016 where
he oversaw
Sourcing
Operations
(Offshore
Sourcing offices
globally), Business
Development and
Strategy for Li &
Fung’s agency
business
concerning
apparel,
footwear, and
hard/soft goods.
In July of 2011, he
joined Li & Fung
Sourcing as an
Executive VP
responsible for
the Sports and
Lifestyle business
unit, overseeing
key customers
such as Tommy
Mr. Parikh
has advised
several
leading
corporation
s, banks,
funds and
financial
institutions
on a broad
range of
matters and
is highly
regarded as
a trusted
and
strategic
advisor in
complex
situations
including
contentious
assignments
. He is also
invited to
advise
boards and
senior
managemen
ts on
corporate
governance
issues and
best
practices
Post-Merger
Integrations.
Ms. Gairola is
currently
designated as
Chief Operating
Officer in Pangaia
Materials Science
which has an
impact-driven
direct-to-
consumer
materials science
company bringing
breakthrough
innovations and
patents into the
world through
lifestyle products.
Earlier she was
associated with
Costal Digital as
Managing
Director, Coats
PLC as Group
Director of
Strategy and
M&A, The Boston
Consulting Group
as Consultant.

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technology
innovation
company, Ireland
Limited, Director
Hilfiger, Calvin
Klein Jeans,
Timberland, DKNY
Jeans, and several
other accounts,
totalling US$1.4
billion at FOB.
Prior to this, he
worked
overseeing
Sourcing
responsibilities at
VF Corporation
and Global VP -
Product
Development at
Ralph Lauren. He
also founded a
Hong Kong-based
agency KOMPASS
in 2002. It
provides a design-
driven, value-
added services to
clients.
He is a founding
member and
current Chairman
of GAFTI (Global
Apparel and
Footwear
Initiative). He is
also an active
member of the
American
Chamber of
Commerce in
Hong Kong and
served as an
advisor to the
Asia Industry
Advisory Network
for the College of
Textiles, North
Carolina State
University.
Date of first
Appointment on the
Board
November 9, 2021 November 9,
2021
December
8, 2021
December 8,
2021
Details of
Shareholding in the
Company.
NIL NIL NIL NIL

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Directorship held in
other Companies
NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
Relationship with
Directors and Key
Managerial Personnel
None None None None
No. of Board
Meetings attended
1 (One) 1 (One) NA NA
Terms and conditions of
Appointment and details
of last drawn and
proposed Remuneration

.
Terms and Conditions of appointment are displayed on the Company’s website i.e.
www.pdsmultinational.com.
Proposed and last drawn Remuneration : Not Applicable
Memberships/Chairm
anships of
Committees of other
companies
NIL NIL NIL NIL
Number of Stock
Options
NIL NIL NIL NIL

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