Shares of Gautam Exim, a microcap company specializing in waste paper and specialty chemicals, have gained 176% over the past year, attracting significant investor interest. The company recently announced a 1:2 stock split and a 3:1 bonus issue, which shareholders approved in a recent exchange filing. This means that each existing equity share with a face value of ₹10 will be split into two shares with a face value of ₹5 each, and shareholders will receive three additional shares for every one share held post-split. The company's market capitalization stands at around ₹99 crore and trades at a high price-to-earnings multiple of 892. While the stock has faced some volatility recently, it has delivered impressive long-term returns of 1,284% over the last five years. The stock split and bonus issue are expected to improve liquidity and make shares more affordable for retail investors, although they do not change the company's market capitalization. The record date for determining eligible shareholders has not yet been announced.