The Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee typically grant equity awards during regularly scheduled meetings. The timing of this approval would be dependent on the events of regular appraisal cycle, mid-year promotions, new- hires and / or any extraordinary circumstances. The Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee do not take material nonpublic information into account when determining the timing and terms of equity awards. The Company has not timed the disclosure of material nonpublic information for the purpose of affecting the value of executive compensation.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, no RSU were awarded to Messrs. Khare, Webb and Nambiar.

For additional information regarding the equity awards held by our named executive officers as of March 31, 2026, please see the section below entitled “—Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End.”

Other Compensation and Employee Benefits

For fiscal year 2026, the U.S.-based NEOs participated in our medical insurance plan, on the same basis as all of our other U.S.-based employees. We generally do not provide perquisites or personal benefits to the named executive officers.

Aeries maintains a 401(k) plan that provides eligible U.S. employees, including Messrs. Khare and Nambiar, with an opportunity to save for retirement on a tax advantaged basis. Eligible employees are able to defer eligible compensation up to certain Internal Revenue Code limits, which are updated annually. Aeries has the ability to make matching and discretionary contributions to the 401(k) plan. Currently, Aeries makes a 4% safe harbor contribution on behalf of its employees to the 401(k) plan. For fiscal year 2026, only Messrs. Khare and Webb participated in our 401(k) plan.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

No named executive officers held outstanding equity awards as of March 31, 2026.