Corporate Action Services for Listed Companies
Dividend Distribution | Rights Issue | Bonus Shares | Share Buyback | Corporate Restructuring
Execute seamless corporate actions with expert regulatory compliance and shareholder management for listed companies across India. Our specialized corporate action team manages end-to-end execution of dividend distributions, rights issues, bonus share allotments, share buybacks, stock splits, and complex restructuring transactions. With deep expertise in SEBI regulations, stock exchange requirements, and depositories procedures, we ensure flawless execution while maintaining complete regulatory compliance and transparent shareholder communication throughout the corporate action process.
Corporate actions are critical events that significantly impact shareholder value and require meticulous planning, regulatory compliance, and precise execution. Our comprehensive corporate action services cover all types of corporate actions from simple dividend payments to complex schemes of arrangement, demergers, and spin-offs. We coordinate with registrars, depositories, stock exchanges, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth execution while managing timelines, documentation, approvals, and shareholder communications to deliver successful outcomes for listed companies.
- Complete dividend distribution management from declaration to payment with regulatory compliance
- Expert rights issue and bonus share execution ensuring timely allotment and listing
- Comprehensive share buyback management including regulatory approvals and execution
- Complex corporate restructuring support for demergers, spin-offs, and scheme implementations
Why Choose Corporate Action Services?
Corporate actions require precise execution with multiple regulatory touchpoints, strict timelines, and extensive stakeholder coordination. Any errors in documentation, timing, or compliance can result in regulatory penalties, investor dissatisfaction, legal challenges, and significant reputational damage. Our experienced team understands the complexities of corporate action execution and provides comprehensive project management ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, deadlines are adhered to, and shareholders receive accurate and timely communication throughout the process.
Corporate Action Specialists
Team of qualified Company Secretaries and corporate action experts with 15+ years of experience managing complex corporate actions for listed companies. Our professionals have successfully executed 500+ corporate actions including dividend distributions, rights issues, bonus shares, buybacks, and major restructuring transactions across various sectors with zero execution failures.
End-to-End Project Management
Comprehensive project management from planning to completion including timeline development, regulatory approval coordination, documentation preparation, stakeholder communication, and execution monitoring. We ensure all aspects of corporate action are managed professionally with regular progress updates and proactive issue resolution.
Multi-Agency Coordination
Expert coordination with registrars, depositories (NSDL/CDSL), stock exchanges, banks, and regulatory authorities ensuring seamless execution. Our established relationships and understanding of each agency's requirements facilitate smooth processing and timely completion of corporate actions with minimal operational disruptions.
Regulatory Compliance Assurance
Complete SEBI compliance management including regulatory filing, approval processes, disclosure requirements, and adherence to corporate action timelines. We ensure all regulatory obligations are met with accurate documentation, timely submissions, and proper stakeholder notifications maintaining perfect compliance record.
Shareholder Communication Excellence
Professional shareholder communication including notices, circulars, explanatory statements, and investor presentations. We develop clear, comprehensive communication materials that help shareholders understand corporate action implications and make informed decisions while ensuring regulatory disclosure compliance.
Post-Action Support & Monitoring
Comprehensive post-corporate action support including allotment verification, listing coordination, investor query resolution, and compliance monitoring. We ensure successful completion with proper record-keeping, dispute resolution, and ongoing support for any post-action compliance requirements or shareholder issues.
Comprehensive Corporate Action Services
Our corporate action services cover all types of corporate actions from routine dividend payments to complex corporate restructuring transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance and successful execution for listed companies.
Dividend & Distribution Management
- Dividend declaration process including board approval, regulatory filing, and announcement procedures
- Record date coordination with depositories and registrars for shareholder identification
- Dividend payment execution including bank coordination, payment processing, and reconciliation
- Tax compliance management for dividend distribution tax and withholding tax requirements
- Interim dividend processing with regulatory approvals and compliance documentation
- Unpaid dividend management including IEPF transfer and regulatory compliance requirements
Rights Issue & Bonus Share Services
- Rights issue planning including pricing, ratio determination, and regulatory approval process
- Prospectus preparation and SEBI approval coordination for rights issue documentation
- Bonus share execution including board approval, regulatory filing, and allotment process
- Entitlement and allotment coordination with depositories and registrars
- Listing coordination with stock exchanges for new share admission and trading
- Investor communication including rights entitlement letters and bonus share notifications
Share Buyback & Capital Reduction
- Buyback strategy development including method selection, pricing, and regulatory compliance
- Regulatory approval process for buyback proposal and compliance documentation
- Buyback execution through tender offer, open market, or book building method
- Capital reduction procedures including court approvals and creditor protection
- Share extinguishment process with depositories and listing compliance
- Post-buyback compliance including capital structure changes and regulatory filings
Corporate Restructuring & Reorganization
- Scheme of arrangement preparation and regulatory approval for mergers and demergers
- Spin-off and demerger execution including valuation, approvals, and implementation
- Stock split and consolidation management with regulatory compliance and execution
- Share exchange and swap coordination for corporate restructuring transactions
- Court and regulatory approvals coordination for complex restructuring schemes
- Shareholder meeting management for scheme approvals and voting procedures
Step-by-Step Corporate Action Execution Process
Corporate Action Planning & Strategy
Comprehensive planning including corporate action type selection, timing analysis, regulatory requirement assessment, and stakeholder impact evaluation. We develop detailed project timeline, identify key milestones, assess regulatory approvals needed, and create comprehensive execution strategy aligned with business objectives and market conditions.
Documentation & Legal Compliance
Preparation of all required documentation including board resolutions, shareholder notices, regulatory filings, and disclosure documents. We ensure complete legal compliance with SEBI regulations, Companies Act provisions, and stock exchange requirements while coordinating with legal advisors for complex transactions.
Regulatory Approval & Filing
Management of all regulatory approval processes including SEBI approvals, stock exchange permissions, RBI clearances where applicable, and other statutory approvals. We coordinate with regulatory authorities, respond to queries, and ensure timely receipt of all necessary approvals before execution.
Timeline & Milestone Management
Detailed timeline management with critical milestone tracking including announcement dates, record dates, ex-dates, and execution dates. We coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory timelines and optimal execution scheduling considering market conditions and operational requirements.
Stakeholder Communication
Comprehensive communication to shareholders, investors, analysts, and other stakeholders including announcements, explanatory circulars, investor presentations, and media communications. We ensure clear, accurate, and timely communication that helps stakeholders understand corporate action implications and make informed decisions.
Execution Coordination
Coordination with registrars, depositories, banks, and other service providers for seamless execution. We manage technical requirements, system updates, payment processing, and allotment procedures ensuring accurate and timely completion of corporate action with proper audit trails and reconciliation.
Quality Control & Verification
Rigorous quality control processes including documentation review, calculation verification, compliance checking, and execution monitoring. We implement multiple validation checkpoints to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance throughout the corporate action process.
Post-Execution Monitoring
Comprehensive post-execution activities including allotment verification, listing coordination, payment reconciliation, and compliance reporting. We monitor successful completion, resolve any issues, and provide detailed execution reports with complete audit trail and compliance documentation.
Investor Query Resolution
Dedicated support for investor queries and issues related to corporate action including allotment queries, payment issues, and documentation concerns. We provide prompt resolution of investor grievances and coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure satisfactory resolution of all stakeholder concerns.
Compliance Reporting & Documentation
Complete compliance reporting including regulatory filings, stock exchange reporting, and internal documentation. We prepare comprehensive corporate action reports, maintain detailed records, and ensure all post-execution compliance requirements are met with proper documentation and regulatory submissions.
Documents Required for Corporate Action Execution
Corporate Documents
- Board Resolutions: Board resolutions approving corporate action with detailed terms, conditions, and implementation timeline
- Articles of Association: Current articles of association with provisions relating to the proposed corporate action
- Shareholder Agreements: Existing shareholder agreements and their impact on proposed corporate action
- Previous Corporate Actions: Details of previous corporate actions and their impact on current proposal
- Share Capital Structure: Current share capital structure, shareholding pattern, and authorized capital details
- Listing Agreements: Listing agreements with stock exchanges and compliance obligations
Financial Information
- Financial Statements: Latest audited financial statements and quarterly results for financial assessment
- Cash Flow Analysis: Cash flow projections and funding arrangements for corporate action execution
- Valuation Reports: Independent valuation reports where required for pricing and regulatory compliance
- Fund Utilization Plan: Detailed plan for utilization of funds raised through corporate action
- Reserve & Surplus Details: Details of reserves and surplus available for corporate action implementation
- Bank Statements: Bank statements and cash position for fund availability confirmation
Shareholder Information
- Shareholding Pattern: Current shareholding pattern with promoter and public shareholding details
- Shareholder Database: Complete shareholder database with contact details and holding information
- Demat Account Details: Shareholder demat account information for corporate action processing
- Investor Grievance Records: Previous investor grievance records and resolution status
- Communication History: Previous shareholder communication records and response patterns
- KYC Documentation: Know Your Customer documentation for significant shareholders
Regulatory & Compliance Documents
- SEBI Compliance Records: Previous SEBI compliance records and regulatory correspondence
- Stock Exchange Approvals: Required approvals and clearances from stock exchanges
- Depositories Agreements: Agreements with NSDL/CDSL and service provider contracts
- Registrar Agreements: Share transfer agent agreements and service level commitments
- Legal Opinions: Legal opinions on proposed corporate action and compliance requirements
- Tax Clearances: Tax clearances and compliance certificates where required
Why Choose Lawful Journey?
Experienced Corporate Action Team
Team of qualified Company Secretaries and corporate action specialists with 15+ years of experience executing complex corporate actions for listed companies. We have successfully managed 500+ corporate actions including dividend distributions, rights issues, bonus shares, buybacks, and major restructuring transactions across various sectors with zero execution failures and perfect compliance record.
Zero Execution Failures
Proven track record of flawless corporate action execution with comprehensive quality control processes and meticulous planning. Our systematic approach, detailed verification procedures, and experienced team ensure accurate and timely completion of all corporate actions while maintaining complete regulatory compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.
Timely Execution Support
Dedicated support for meeting all corporate action deadlines and regulatory timelines with proactive project management. Our team provides prompt assistance for documentation preparation, regulatory coordination, and execution monitoring ensuring your corporate action is completed on schedule with professional excellence.
Comprehensive Legal Expertise
Deep understanding of SEBI regulations, Companies Act provisions, and stock exchange requirements with practical implementation experience in corporate actions. Our team stays updated with latest regulatory changes and provides expert interpretation of complex legal requirements ensuring accurate compliance and risk mitigation throughout the corporate action process.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Competitive pricing structure with transparent fee arrangements for corporate action management. We offer flexible engagement models including project-based fees and comprehensive service packages allowing you to choose the most suitable option based on your corporate action complexity and budget considerations.
Multi-Stakeholder Coordination
Expert coordination with registrars, depositories, stock exchanges, banks, and regulatory authorities ensuring seamless corporate action execution. Our established relationships and deep understanding of each stakeholder's requirements facilitate smooth processing, timely approvals, and successful completion of corporate actions with minimal operational disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We manage all types of corporate actions including dividend distributions, rights issues, bonus share allotments, share buybacks, stock splits, demergers, spin-offs, and complex scheme of arrangements. Our comprehensive services cover both routine corporate actions and complex restructuring transactions ensuring regulatory compliance and successful execution for listed companies across all sectors.
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Timeline varies based on corporate action complexity - simple dividend distributions take 2-3 weeks, while complex restructuring can take 6-12 months. Rights issues typically require 2-3 months, bonus shares need 4-6 weeks, and buybacks take 2-4 months. We provide detailed timeline during planning phase considering regulatory approvals, documentation, and execution requirements.
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Regulatory approvals depend on corporate action type - SEBI approval for rights issues, stock exchange permissions for listings, RBI clearance for foreign investment implications, and court approvals for schemes of arrangement. We coordinate with all relevant authorities, prepare necessary documentation, and ensure timely receipt of all required approvals before execution.
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We implement rigorous quality control processes including multiple verification checkpoints, calculation reviews, documentation audits, and execution monitoring. Our systematic approach includes detailed planning, stakeholder coordination, timeline management, and post-execution verification ensuring accurate and timely completion with complete audit trail and compliance documentation.
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We provide comprehensive shareholder communication including notices, explanatory statements, investor presentations, and query resolution support. Our communication materials are clear, accurate, and regulatory compliant helping shareholders understand corporate action implications. We also coordinate investor meetings and provide dedicated support for shareholder queries throughout the process.
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We have established relationships with major registrars and depositories (NSDL/CDSL) ensuring seamless coordination for corporate action execution. Our team manages technical requirements, system updates, data validation, and processing coordination ensuring accurate allotment, payment processing, and proper record maintenance throughout the corporate action.
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We provide immediate issue resolution support with dedicated project management and escalation procedures. Our experienced team identifies potential issues early, implements corrective measures, and coordinates with all stakeholders for quick resolution. We maintain detailed contingency plans and provide regular status updates ensuring minimal impact on execution timeline.
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Yes, we provide comprehensive post-execution support including compliance reporting, allotment verification, listing coordination, and investor query resolution. Our services include regulatory filings, stock exchange reporting, payment reconciliation, and ongoing compliance monitoring ensuring complete corporate action closure with proper documentation and stakeholder satisfaction.
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Costs depend on corporate action type, complexity, and company size including our professional fees, regulatory fees, and execution costs. We provide transparent fee structure with detailed cost breakdown during initial consultation. Our competitive pricing ensures cost-effective corporate action management while maintaining highest quality standards and regulatory compliance.
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Yes, we specialize in complex corporate restructuring including demergers, spin-offs, mergers, and scheme of arrangements with complete regulatory compliance. Our team has extensive experience managing complex transactions involving court approvals, regulatory clearances, and multi-stakeholder coordination ensuring successful completion of even the most challenging corporate restructuring projects.
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