SPECIALITY RESTAURANTS LTD.

Speciality Restaurants Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons and their immediate relatives. This closure will be effective from Thursday, October 1, 2026, and will remain in effect until 48 hours after the declaration of the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2026. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated later. This measure is in compliance with SEBI's Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations, 2015, and the company's internal code of conduct.

Speciality Restaurants Ltd has issued a clarification regarding a Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) dated September 26, 2026. The company emphasizes that it is not named as an accused in the underlying investigation and no complaint has been filed against it. The PAO concerns certain investors/warrant allottees and funds received from them. Specifically, ₹14,50,09,700, which represents a 25% upfront amount received on convertible warrant allotment, has been forfeited by the company due to non-payment of the remaining 75% by the allottees. This forfeited amount, along with interest, is provisionally attached for 180 days. The attachment is limited to this specific amount and does not affect other company assets. Speciality Restaurants is cooperating with the Directorate of Enforcement and has provided a statement. The company states there is no immediate impact on its operations, other than the restriction on the attached funds, which have been earmarked and are not in use for ordinary business. Material developments will be intimated as required.

Speciality Restaurants Ltd has announced the launch of its new restaurant, 'SICILIANA', located at Unit No. 27, Ground Floor, Balewadi High Street, Balewadi, Pune - 411045. The launch took place on September 26, 2026. This new venture caters to the domestic market. The company has provided details as per SEBI Listing Regulations, confirming the product name, launch date, category, and market focus.

Speciality Restaurants Ltd has received a provisional attachment order (PAO) from the Directorate of Enforcement, Raipur, attaching ₹14,50,09,700/- from the company's account. This amount represents a 25% upfront payment received for warrants, which was forfeited due to the allottees' default on the remaining 75%. The attachment is for 180 days as part of a money laundering investigation. The company clarifies it is not an accused and the PAO pertains solely to the forfeited amount. While there is no immediate operational impact, the financial impact is limited to the attached sum. The company is exploring legal remedies.

Speciality Hotels India Private Limited (SHIPL), a subsidiary of Speciality Restaurants Limited, has allotted 65,961 equity shares to Esensos Services and Solutions LLP via a rights issue. The allotment, valued at ₹5.53 crore, was made at a price of ₹838.57 per share. This issuance increases SHIPL's paid-up share capital to ₹2.66 crore. Following this, Speciality Restaurants Limited's shareholding in SHIPL remains at 51.21%, confirming SHIPL's continued status as a subsidiary.

Speciality Restaurants Ltd has announced its 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST. The meeting will be conducted entirely through Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM) in compliance with MCA circulars. Key agenda items include adopting the audited financial statements for FY2026, declaring a dividend of ₹1 per equity share, and appointing directors retiring by rotation.

Speciality Restaurants Ltd has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26. The report, filed as per SEBI regulations, details the company's corporate identity, operations, employee data, and market presence. Key disclosures include a registered office in Kolkata and corporate office in Mumbai, with a paid-up capital of ₹4,823.57 Lakhs. The company's business activities are primarily in restaurants and confectionaries, accounting for 100% of its turnover, with restaurants and mobile food services contributing 91.22% and confectionaries 8.78%. Operations span 121 national locations and 3 international ones, serving diverse customer segments. Employee data shows 2,570 total employees and 78 workers, with specific figures for permanent and non-permanent staff, including 24 differently-abled employees. The report also outlines the participation of women in leadership roles and employee turnover rates.

Speciality Restaurants Ltd has informed the stock exchanges about the dispatch of physical letters to shareholders whose email addresses are not registered. These letters provide a web-link to access the Annual Report for FY 2025-26 and the Notice of the 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is scheduled for September 11, 2026, via Video Conferencing. Key dates for TDS exemption, record date for dividend, and e-voting have also been provided. Shareholders are advised to update their details with their Depository Participant or Registrar and Transfer Agent.

Speciality Restaurants Ltd has released its Annual Report for FY 2025-26, detailing a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹476.47 crore, a 9.22% increase year-on-year. The consolidated profit after tax stood at ₹20.72 crore, after accounting for an exceptional employee benefit charge of ₹3.34 crore. The company achieved its nineteenth consecutive profitable quarter in Q4FY26 and recommended a dividend of ₹1 per equity share. As of March 31, 2026, the company operated 121 restaurants and confectioneries, including franchised units, with brands like Mainland China and Asia Kitchen by Mainland China leading the portfolio. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2026, to be held via Video Conferencing.

Speciality Restaurants Ltd has received a Show Cause-cum-Demand Notice from the Central Tax office for ₹1,80,43,529. The notice pertains to alleged short payment of tax under RCM and irregular availment of Input Tax Credit (ITC) for the financial years 2021-22 to 2023-2024. The demand includes applicable interest and a penalty equivalent to the tax amount. The company is consulting with tax advisors and evaluating legal remedies. Speciality Restaurants stated there is no immediate impact on its financials or operations.