Board of Britannia Industries approves scheme of arrangement

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At meeting held on 05 October 2020

The Board of Britannia Industries at its meeting held on 05 October 2020 has approved the scheme of arrangement between Britannia Industries and its members under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Scheme) as per the terms and conditions mentioned therein.

The Scheme, subject to requisite approvals being obtained, inter alia provides for:

a. Issue of 1 (one) unsecured, non]convertible, redeemable fully paid]up debenture of the face value of Rs. 29 (Rupees Twenty Nine) each, by way of bonus to the Members of the Company, for every 1 (one) fully paid]up equity share of face value of Re. 1 (Rupee one) each, by utilising the General Reserve (as defined in the Scheme) of the Company; and

b. Payment of dividend of Rs. 12.50 (Rupees Twelve and Fifty Paise) per every 1 (one) fully paid]up equity share of face value of Re. 1 (Rupee One) each by utilizing its accumulated profits to all the Members (including promoter and promoter group) of the Company as on the Record Date (as defined in the Scheme).

The rationale and reasons for the Scheme inter alia are:

] The Company has built up substantial accumulated profits over the years from its retained earnings. Further, upon taking into consideration the Companyfs capability to generate strong cash flow and the accumulated profits being more than what is needed to fund the Company's future growth, the Company is of the view that these excess funds can be optimally utilized to reward its members in such difficult and unprecedented times by way of distribution.

] Keeping with the Company's philosophy of conservative cash management and being mindful of the challenging business environment, the Company is of the view that it would be prudent to retain liquidity in the Company. Accordingly, the Company has proposed, inter alia, to distribute such funds amongst its members, by means of fully paid up bonus debentures and distribution of dividend through a scheme of arrangement with its members under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013.

There will be no change in the shareholding pattern of the Company pursuant to the Scheme.

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