Fineotex Chemical Announces 4:1 Bonus and Stock Split: October 30 Is the Last Day to Buy Shares Before Ex-Date

October 30, 2025- Fineotex Chemical Ltd, the leading manufacturer of chemicals for textiles, water treatment, home care and oil and drilling fluids, has announced a series of corporate actions with a bonus issue and a stock split. Investors have until Thursday, October 30, to acquire shares of Fineotex Chemical Ltd to participate in the upcoming corporate action. The company has established October 31, 2025, as the record date/ex-date for both of these events.

What Does it Mean for Investors

In connection with the dual corporate action, the company will issue 4 bonus shares for each existing share held (4:1 bonus issue). It would also split the face value of its equity shares from ₹2 per share to ₹1 per share. The initiative is intended to reward long-term shareholders, enhance liquidity, and make the stock more affordable for retail investors. However, there shall be no changes in the value of shareholdings or the company’s capital structure (total equity) due to the two corporate actions.

Bonus and Stock Split: Meaning and Participation Criteria

A bonus issue involves issuing new shares to existing shareholders from the company’s reserves. On the other hand, a stock split is the division of a company’s shares into smaller units.

As illustrated before, to be entitled to bonus shares and shares adjusted for the upcoming stock split, investors must purchase Fineotex Chemical shares on or before October 30, 2025. Shares bought on or registered on or after October 31 will trade on an ex-bonus and ex-split basis and will be excluded from bonus shares and split shares.

Stock Performance and Market Snapshot

As of 10:22 AM IST, Fineotex Chemical’s share is trading at ₹249.04, down 0.42 or 0.17% from its previous close of ₹249.42. The stock opened at ₹250.30 and traded between ₹247.18 and ₹252.43, with a VWAP of ₹249.57. The 52-week high and low range between ₹ 249.57 and ₹207.00, with the market cap of 2,857.70 Cr and a PE ratio of 27.40.

Though there was a brief decline, the stock has consistently produced strong returns over time. In a one-week time frame, it increased by 1.55%; in two weeks, by 4.33%; and over six months, by 3.23%. The long-term returns showed it too, with 712.87% over five years and 941.96% over ten years.

Fineotex Chemical Ltd is a speciality chemicals producer offering textiles auxiliaries, finishing agents and performance chemicals for industrial applications. The company is recognised as an innovator in sustainable chemical solutions for textiles, producing products for domestic and international customers.

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