Hero FinCorp Limited has issued a notice to its shareholders regarding the transfer of equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) under Section 124(5) and 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the applicable IEPF Rules, 2016. As per the notice, equity shares in respect of which dividend has remained unclaimed or unpaid for seven consecutive years from FY 2018–19 (final dividend) are liable to be transferred to the demat account of the IEPF Authority. The last date for such transfer is 06 October 2026. Affected shareholders have been advised to submit their claim for unpaid dividend to the Company’s Registrar and Share Transfer Agent on or before 18 September 2026, to avoid transfer of their shares to IEPF. Shareholders holding shares in physical form will be issued duplicate share certificates for dematerialisation purposes prior to transfer, while demat holders will have their shares transferred through corporate action. After transfer, shareholders may claim both unpaid dividends and shares from the IEPF Authority as per prescribed procedures under the IEPF Rules. Shareholders are requested to take necessary action within the stipulated timelines to safeguard their holdings.