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Web Coats to Start Trading on DSE from Mar 11
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has announced that the trading of shares for Web Coats PLC. will officially commence on Monday, March 11, 2024, under the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) platform.
The assigned trading code for Web Coats PLC. is “WEBCOATS,” and its designated DSE Company Code falls under the “Paper & Printing” sector with the code “79001.”
In the fiscal year 2022-23, Web Coats reported a robust revenue of Tk50 crore, accompanied by an impressive earnings per share (EPS) of Tk1.50. The company’s commitment to financial transparency is further underscored by its net asset value per share, which stands at Tk15.92 with revaluation and Tk13 without revaluation.
Post-listing, Web Coats PLC. has declared a hiatus on issuing bonus shares for the initial three years, emphasizing a strategic approach to capital management and growth.
As a 100% export-oriented entity, Web Coats specializes in manufacturing and exporting various paper and board products. The company’s extensive range comprises more than 10 paper-based products, including self-adhesive, paper bent, tissue paper, neck board, size board, hang tag, and size tag, produced, processed, and converted within its own plant.
DSE has welcomed Web Coats PLC. to the SME platform, providing investors with an opportunity to engage with a new entrant in the “Paper & Printing” sector. The initiation of trading marks a significant development for both the company and potential investors, adding to the diversity of offerings in the market.
Web Coats PLC.’s presence on the SME platform signifies the company’s commitment to growth and transparency, creating avenues for investors to participate in its journey. As the trading kicks off, stakeholders are anticipated to closely monitor the stock’s performance and its impact on the sector.
Dhaka Stock Market DSE, Bourse on the second working day of the week, 30th September, ended with a negative performance in Indices and a hike in Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
503 crore 90 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 22 crore 58 lakh more tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 29th September, Shares worth Tk 481 crores 31 lakh shares were traded last time, Sunday.
The benchmark DSEX lost 33.61 points or 5,624 The Shariah-based index DSES dropped 7.36 point or 1,263 and the blue-chip index DS30 decreased by 9.57 points or 2,053.
Of the issues traded, 72 advanced, 299 declined and 25 remained unchanged.
Shahjibazar Power Company Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 4.00 paisa or 9.76 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 45.00 paisa.
Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 1.80 paisa or 7.56 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 22.00 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Pragati Life Insurance Limited 25 crore 35 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 27 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 1 crore 50 lakh 42 thousand 956 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 65 crore 60 lakh taka
One of the Listed companies, National Polymer Limited has recommended 10.50% Cash Dividend for the year ended June 30, 2024.
It has reported Consolidated EPS of Tk 2.27 paisa, and Consolidated NAV per share of Tk 30.63 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on December 18, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at October 22.
The Company also discloses its financial reports for the second quarter, (April – June 24).
As per the company’s consolidated life revenue account for April to June 2024, the excess of total income over total expenses, including claims (surplus), stood at Tk 1,394.24 million. This marks a significant increase from the surplus of Tk 823.68 million during the same period in 2023.
For the first half of 2024, from January to June, the company reported a surplus of Tk 2,177.57 million, compared to Tk 1,290.39 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Additionally, the Life Insurance Fund balance as of June 30, 2024, reached Tk 55,188.62 million, showing a net increase of Tk 5,892.25 million from Tk 49,296.37 million on June 30, 2023.
One of the Listed companies, Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC has recommended 20% Cash dividend and 10% Cash Dividend to Sponsor Shareholder and Directors for the year ended June 30, 2024.
It has reported EPS of Tk 2.26 paisa, and NAV per share of Tk. 26.37 for the year ended June 30, 2024.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on December 23, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at October 27.
