Description
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited has fixed December 19, 2025 as the record date for issuance of bonus shares in the ratio of 1:1, with 8,37,75,510 bonus equity shares to be allotted on December 22, 2025.
Summary
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited (Scrip Code: 539524/139524) has confirmed the record date of December 19, 2025 for its bonus issue in the ratio of 1:1. The company will issue one bonus equity share of Rs. 10/- for every one existing equity share held. A total of 8,37,75,510 bonus equity shares will be issued, with deemed allotment on December 22, 2025 and trading commencing on December 23, 2025. The company has obtained in-principle approval from BSE and uploaded the Scrutinizer’s Report as required.
Key Points
- Bonus ratio: 1:1 (one bonus share for every one existing share)
- Total bonus shares to be issued: 8,37,75,510 equity shares of INR 10/- each
- ISIN: INE600L01024
- Distinctive number range: 83775511 to 167551020
- In-principle approval from BSE already obtained
- Scrutinizer’s Report uploaded 3 working days before record date
- Bonus shares will be credited by 12 P.M. on deemed allotment date
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes specified in this circular.
Compliance Requirements
- Company to credit bonus shares to beneficiary accounts by 12 P.M. on December 22, 2025
- Company to ensure bonus shares are available for trading from December 23, 2025
- In-principle approval from BSE obtained
- Scrutinizer’s Report uploaded on BSE Listing Centre 3 working days before record date
Important Dates
- Record Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Deemed Date of Allotment: Monday, December 22, 2025 (by 12 P.M.)
- Effective Listing Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Circular Date: December 12, 2025
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: High - The 1:1 bonus issue will double the number of outstanding shares, making the stock more affordable and potentially increasing liquidity. This is a significant corporate action that typically generates positive market sentiment.
Shareholder Impact: High - All existing shareholders as of the record date will receive equal number of bonus shares, effectively doubling their shareholding without any cash outlay. The market price per share is expected to adjust proportionately.
Trading Impact: Shares will be ex-bonus from December 20, 2025, and new bonus shares will be available for trading from December 23, 2025, which may lead to increased trading volumes during this period.
Impact Justification
High importance and impact due to significant corporate action affecting all existing shareholders with 1:1 bonus ratio, doubling the number of shares. Material event for investors with specific timelines for trading.