Cosmo First Ltd

Cosmo First Ltd has informed the stock exchanges about the dispatch of letters containing a web-link to its Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26. This is in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations, targeting shareholders whose email addresses are not registered. The Annual Report is accessible on the company's website at www.cosmofirst.com, with the specific path https://www.cosmofirst.com/investors/annual-reports. The company also reminded shareholders to update their KYC details and dematerialize physical securities as per recent SEBI circulars, highlighting that payments like dividends will only be processed electronically for updated folios from April 1, 2024. The 49th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026.

Cosmo First Ltd has issued a communication regarding Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) on its dividend payout for the financial year 2025-26. The Board of Directors approved a final dividend of ₹4 per equity share, subject to shareholder approval at the 49th AGM on August 5, 2026. The record date is July 22, 2026. The company will withhold taxes based on shareholder residency and category, with specific rates and documentation requirements outlined. Resident individual shareholders receiving less than ₹10,000 in total dividend for FY 2026-27 are exempt from TDS. Shareholders are urged to submit necessary documents by July 24, 2026, to comply with TDS provisions.

Cosmo First Ltd has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, in compliance with SEBI regulations. The report details the company's ESG approach, business activities, operations, and employee data. Cosmo First emphasizes its commitment to sustainable development and stakeholder value creation. The report covers general disclosures, business activities contributing 98% of turnover to manufacturing flexible packaging films, operational locations, market reach including 44% exports, and employee statistics. The company aims to go beyond regulatory compliance in its sustainability efforts.

Cosmo First Ltd has released its Annual Report for the financial year 2025-26, detailing a year of 'Borderless Ambition, Boundless Capability'. The report emphasizes the company's strategic expansion and diversification across films, specialty chemicals, rigid packaging, consumer businesses, and pet care. Key achievements include the commissioning of a new BOPP packaging film line with an 81,200 MT annual output and a new Cast Polypropylene (CPP) line with a 22,000 MT annual capacity. Additionally, a new High GSM Coating Line was commissioned, adding 3,300 TPA in the coated laminated segment. These investments aim to enhance the company's ability to cater to global demand for high-performance and sustainable packaging solutions, strengthening its diversified platform and resilience.

Cosmo First Ltd has announced Wednesday, July 22, 2026, as the record date for the payment of dividend. The dividend will be paid on or before September 4, 2026, to eligible shareholders. The company's 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for August 5, 2026, where the declaration of dividend on equity shares will be a key agenda item. Shareholders will have the opportunity for remote e-voting from August 2 to August 4, 2026. The AGM will also cover the adoption of financial statements and the appointment/re-appointment of directors.

Cosmo First Ltd has announced its 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST via video conferencing. The meeting agenda includes adopting financial statements, declaring dividends, appointing a director retiring by rotation, re-appointing an independent director for a second term, and approving remuneration for non-executive directors. The company has fixed July 22, 2026, as the record date for dividend payment, with dividends to be paid by September 4, 2026. Shareholders can participate in remote e-voting from August 2 to August 4, 2026.

Cosmo First Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons. This measure is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the company's internal code for the prevention of insider trading. The window will remain shut from July 01, 2026, until 48 hours after the company's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, are officially published. This is a standard regulatory procedure to prevent potential insider trading activities around financial result announcements.

Cosmo First Ltd has issued a clarification regarding the recent increase in trading volume of its shares. The company stated that it has promptly informed the stock exchanges about all material events and information. There is no undisclosed price-sensitive information at present. The surge in trading volume is attributed purely to market conditions and is market-driven. Cosmo First Ltd assured that it will continue to comply with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, by promptly informing exchanges of all material events and information.

Cosmo First Ltd has incorporated a joint venture company named 'Filmax Cosmo Korea Limited' in Korea with Filmax Corporation. This JV will handle the distribution, sale, and marketing of flexible packaging and other products manufactured by both companies. Cosmo First and Filmax have subscribed to the initial paid-up capital in a 50:50 ratio.

Cosmo First Ltd declared its FY26 results, with net revenue of ₹3,639 Cr, a 25.7% increase YoY. EBITDA stood at ₹479 Cr with an EBITDA margin of 13.2%. PAT reached ₹156 Cr. The company reported improved Q4 FY26 EBITDA due to higher sales volume and specialty sales. The Board recommended a dividend of ₹4 per equity share. Net debt reduced by ₹55 crores during Q4 FY26 to ₹1,159 crores.