Netsol Proposes New Ownership Plan for Staff At 50% Discount

Netsol Technologies Limited (PSX: NETSOL) has proposed a new employee share option scheme, under which eligible employees could receive shares at a discount of up to 50 percent, according to a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

The company’s board has recommended issuing up to 5 million share options, representing approximately 5.57 percent of its existing paid up capital.

Under the proposed structure, the exercise price of the shares will be set at a 50 percent discount to the market price at the time of grant, aimed at aligning employee incentives with long term shareholder value.

The scheme will apply to permanent employees, including senior management, with allocations based on performance and criteria set by the company’s compensation committee.

In addition to the new share options, Netsol has also proposed the sale of 2,690,251 treasury shares to employees under its existing share option framework.

The company has scheduled an extraordinary general meeting on June 3, 2026, where shareholders will vote on the proposed scheme. The share transfer books will remain closed from May 28 to June 3 for the purpose of the meeting.

The company said the objective of the initiative is to retain key talent and create a sense of ownership among employees, as it looks to strengthen its long-term growth and operational performance.