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A team of Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC. (DSE) visited the factory premises & head office of Khulna Printing & Packaging Limited on February 04, 2024 to inspect their current operational status and found closed.

Reopening of private placement subscription of LB MULTI ASSET INCOME ETF by the Eligible Investors (EIs) through electronic subscription system: As per BSEC approval and subsequent application of LankaBangla Asset Management Company Limited, the private placement subscription of the first ever Exchange Traded Fund at DSE, namely "LB MULTI ASSET INCOME ETF" is reopened from 10:00 a.m. of April 24, 2024 and continued till 4.30 p.m. of May 23, 2024 by the registered Eligible Investors (EIs) (cont.1)

(Cont. news of DSE NEWS): through electronic subscription system of the stock exchanges. Minimum subscription amount is BDT 100,000 and maximum amount would be BDT 500,000,000. Participating EIs will be required to pay full subscription amount (100%) and subscription fee of BDT 3,000.00 (three thousand only) through United Commercial Bank PLC (A/C Name: Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited, A/C No.: 1511308000000016) in between 10:00 a.m. of April 24, 2024 to May 23, 2024 (during banking hour). (cont.2)

(Cont. news of DSE NEWS): Please visit the following website for subscription related updates: https://www.essbangladesh.com. (end)

The Board of Directors has recommended 17% Cash Dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023. Date of AGM: 08.07.2024, Time: 11:00 AM, Venue: Digital Platform. Record Date: 03.06.2024. The Company has also reported EPS of Tk. 2.84, NAV per share (with revaluation) of Tk. 34.59, NAV per share (without revaluation) of Tk. 23.95 and NOCFPS of Tk. 0.18 for the year ended December 31, 2023 as against Tk. 3.00, Tk. 33.99, Tk. 23.36 and Tk. 1.61 respectively for the year ended December 31, 2022.

There will be no price limit on the trading of the shares of the Company today (07.05.2024) following its corporate declaration.

(Q1 Un-audited): Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.50 for January-March 2024 as against Tk. 0.48 for January-March 2023. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. (0.34) for January-March 2024 as against Tk. 0.24 for January-March 2023. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 20.36 as on March 31, 2024 and Tk. 20.31 as on December 31, 2023. (cont.)

(Continuation News of AGRANINS): Reasons for deviation in NOCFPS: NOCFPS has decreased due to lower premium income and other receipts compared to the previous year. On the other hand, management expenses and advance income tax payments have increased due to claims payments and tax settlements. (end)

(Q3 Un-audited): EPS was Tk. 4.47 for January-March 2024 as against Tk. 4.08 for January-March 2023; EPS was Tk. 11.05 for July 2023-March 2024 as against Tk. 12.49 for July 2022-March 2023. NOCFPS was Tk. 23.59 for July 2023-March 2024 as against Tk. 19.48 for July 2022-March 2023. NAV per share was Tk. 95.25 as on March 31, 2024 and Tk. 86.67 as on June 30, 2023.

(Q3 Un-audited): The company has submitted amended Q3 financials which is as follows- Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.35 for January-March 2024 as against Tk. 0.30 for January-March 2023; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.09 for July 2023-March 2024 as against Tk. 0.86 for July 2022-March 2023. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 1.39 for July 2023-March 2024 as against Tk. 1.21 for July 2022-March 2023. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 58.88 as on March 31, 2024 and Tk. 56.34 as on June 30, 2023.

As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on May 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2024.

As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on May 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2024.

AB Bank PLC., issuer of AB Bank Perpetual Bond, has informed that the Trustee of AB Bank Perpetual Bond has declared the record date i.e., May 28, 2024 for the semi-annual coupon payment period from December 13, 2023 to June 12, 2024.

AB Bank PLC., issuer of AB Bank Perpetual Bond, has informed that the Trustee of of AB Bank Perpetual Bond has declared semi-annual coupon rate @10% per annum for the period from June 13, 2024 to December 12, 2024.

There will be no price limit on the trading of the AB Bank Perpetual Bond on today (07.05.2024) following its corporate declaration.

As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on May 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2024.

As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on May 9, 2024 at 2:45 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2024.

The auditor of the company has given the "Emphasis of Matter" and "Other Matter" paragraphs in the Auditor's Report of the company for the year ended December 31, 2023. To view the details, please visit: https://www.dsebd.org/Auditors_opinion/2024/may/ICICL.pdf

The company has requested the shareholders to update their respective BO Accounts with 12-digit e-TIN number, Bank Account number, Mailing Address, e-mail Address, Mobile number, etc. through their respective DPs before the Record Date i.e. May 19, 2024.

Trading of the shares of the company will be allowed only in the Spot Market and Block transaction will also be settled as per spot settlement cycle with cum benefit from 08.05.2024 to 09.05.2024 and trading of the shares will remain suspended on record date i.e., 12.05.2024.

Trading of IFIC Guaranteed Sreepur Township Green Zero Coupon Bond?Tranche 01 will be allowed only in the Spot Market and transaction will be settled as per spot settlement cycle from 08.05.2024 to 09.05.2024 and trading of IFIC Guaranteed Sreepur Township Green Zero Coupon Bond?Tranche 01 will remain suspended on record date i.e., 12.05.2024.

Trading of the shares of the company will remain suspended on record date i.e., 08.05.2024.

Trading of the shares of the company will remain suspended on record date i.e., 08.05.2024.

Trading of the shares of the company will resume on 08.05.2024.

Trading of the shares of the company will resume on 08.05.2024.

Trading of the shares of the company will resume on 08.05.2024.

Record date for entitlement of coupon payment of 15Y BGTB 16/11/2026 Government Securities is 15.05.2024.

Record date for entitlement of coupon payment of 05Y BGTB 16/11/2027 Government Securities is 15.05.2024.

Trading of 15Y BGTB 10/11/2025 Government Securities will be suspended on record date i.e., 09.05.2024 and day before the record date i.e., 08.05.2024. Trading of the Government Securities will resume on 12.05.2024.

Trading of 05Y BGTB 10/11/2026 Government Securities will be suspended on record date i.e., 09.05.2024 and day before the record date i.e., 08.05.2024. Trading of the Government Securities will resume on 12.05.2024.

Trading of 15Y BGTB 12/05/2025 Government Securities will be suspended on record date i.e., 09.05.2024 and day before the record date i.e., 08.05.2024. Trading of the Government Securities will resume on 12.05.2024.

Trading of 15Y BGTB 11/05/2026 Government Securities will be suspended on record date i.e., 09.05.2024 and day before the record date i.e., 08.05.2024. Trading of the Government Securities will resume on 12.05.2024.

Trading of 02Y BGTB 08/11/2025 Government Securities will resume on 08.05.2024.

The Company has further informed that due to unavoidable circumstances the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company as per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, will be held on May 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM instead of May 07, 2024 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2024.

The auditor of the company has given the "Qualified Opinion", "Emphasis of Matter" & "Other Matter" paragraphs in the Auditor's Report of the company for the year ended December 31, 2023. To view the details, please visit: https://www.dsebd.org/Auditors_opinion/2024/may/EASTERNINS2023.pdf

As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on May 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2024.

The auditor of the company has given the "Emphasis of Matter" paragraph in the Auditor's Report of the company for the year ended December 31, 2023. To view the details, please visit: https://www.dsebd.org/Auditors_opinion/2024/may/ONEBank.pdf

The auditor of the company has given the "Emphasis of Matter" paragraph in the Auditor's Report of the company for the year ended December 31, 2023. To view the details, please visit: https://www.dsebd.org/Auditors_opinion/2024/may/JanataInsurance.pdf

The Company has further informed that, the Board meeting under LR 19(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, will be held on May 12, 2024 at 04:30 PM instead of 3:00 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The Company has further informed that, the Board meeting under LR 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, will be held on May 12, 2024 at 04:30 PM instead of 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2024.

As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on May 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2024.

Refer to their earlier news disseminated by DSE on 10.03.2024, the company has further informed that that the shareholders of the company in its 7th Extraordinary General Meeting held on May 07, 2024 has approved to change the Use of Proceeds of IPO fund regarding Modernization and Expansion of SVPO Facility of BDT 13.12 crore (17.49%) of the total IPO proceeds of BDT 75 crore and replace it construction of new Generic Production Unit, (cont.)

(Continuation news of NAVANAPHAR): also has approved to extend the time of full utilization of Initial Public Offering (IPO) proceeds within 36 months after receiving IPO proceeds to accommodate the proposed changes in Use of IPO Proceeds. (end)

The Company has informed that the Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Al-Mamun, ACS as the Company Secretary of the Company.

As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on May 13, 2024 at 4:30 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2024.

Withdrawal of Authorized Representative: IDLC Securities Ltd. (DSE TREC No. 58) has withdrawn one of its Authorized Representatives, Mr. Md. Iftakher Uddin with immediate effect.

As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on May 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2024.

Today's (07.05.2024) Total Trades: 245,970; Volume: 398,019,118 and Turnover: Tk. 1,1083.415 million.