WIPRO Limited, a leading global information technology company, has a longstanding tradition of rewarding its shareholders through bonus share issues. As of December 2024, the company has announced its 13th bonus issue, continuing this shareholder-friendly approach.
2024 Bonus Share Issue Details
1. Bonus Ratio: 1:1 (one additional share for every share held)
2. Face Value: ₹2 per share
3. Record Date: 3rd December, 2024
4. Eligibility: All equity shareholders
This means that shareholders holding Wipro Shares on the record date will receive one additional share for each share they own, effectively doubling their shareholding. The bonus shares are expected to be credited by December 07th, 2024.
Drop in the P&L of Wipro Limited shares: When bonus shares are issued by a company, the investment value of the stock remains unchanged. In case of bonus shares issued by Wipro Limited, additional shares will be credited to the customer’s account tentatively by 07th December, 2024. Until then, the portfolio will show a temporary drop in P&L. Once bonus shares are credited, the P&L will adjust to its correct value.
For Example: If you own 50 shares of Wipro Limited bought at Rs. 600, your investment totals Rs. 30,000. With the 1:1 bonus issue, you’ll receive 50 additional shares for free, increasing your total to 100 shares.
On the record date, the stock price will adjust to Rs. 300 to reflect the bonus. Though the share price drops, your investment value remains Rs. 30,000 since you now hold more shares.
Until the bonus shares are credited, your investment might show a temporary 50% drop due to the price adjustment. Once credited, your portfolio will reflect the original investment value.
Effect on the Value of the Portfolio: The total value of your investment in Wipro Limited will stay the same. After the bonus issue, the share price usually drops. But since you own more shares, your overall investment value remains unchanged.
Action to be taken by Shareholder: No action is required by shareholders as the bonus shares will be automatically credited to their demat account based on the holdings on the record date.