- Q4FY26 earnings season nears end with multiple companies trading ex-record dates
- LIC announces 1:1 bonus issue with record date on May 29, 2026
- PAE Ltd declares 6:1 bonus issue with ex-date and record date on May 25, 2026
The bustling Q4FY26 earnings season is entering its final week, and as the end approaches, the list of companies trading ex-record date for various corporate actions grows.
On the bonus shares front, the spotlight is shining on LIC's (Life Insurance Corporation of India) 1:1 issue. Besides that, PAE Ltd., and F Mec International Financial Services Ltd. have also announced record dates for their respective share allotments.
A record date is the cut-off date fixed by a company to determine shareholders eligible to receive bonus shares, investors eyeing any corporate action must pay close attention to the record dates.
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To become eligible for bonus shares, investors need to own the shares before the ex-date. Since Indian equity markets follow the T+1 settlement cycle, purchasing shares at least one trading day before the record date is typically necessary to qualify.
Here's a look at the upcoming bonus issues and their key dates:
| Company | Bonus Issue | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAE Ltd | 6:1 | May 25, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| F Mec International Financial Services Ltd | 1:10 | May 26, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
| Life Insurance Corporation of India | 1:1 | May 29, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
LIC's 1:1 Bonus Issue
State-run insurance giant Life Insurance Corporation of India has fixed May 29, 2026 as the record date for its 1:1 bonus issue. Under the announced ratio, shareholders will receive one additional equity share for every one share held.
PAE's 6:1 Bonus
PAE Ltd has announced a 6:1 bonus issue, with May 25, 2026 fixed as both the ex-date and record date. Eligible shareholders will receive six bonus shares for every one share held.
F Mec International's 1:10 Bonus
F Mec International Financial Services Ltd has fixed May 26, 2026 as the record date for its 1:10 bonus issue. Shareholders will receive one bonus share for every 10 shares held in the company.
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