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Monno Fabrics sponsor selling its shares to repay company’s bank loans

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The Monno Welfare Foundation — a corporate director of the publicly listed Monno Fabrics Limited — has sold 5pc or 57.60 lakh shares of its holdings to pay off bank loans of Monno Fabrics.

The sale proceeds, valued at Tk15.46 crore, were provided by the foundation to Monno Fabrics as an interest-free loan, the company said, in a filing on the stock exchanges on Thursday.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) gave its approval on the matter on 28 April this year.

In its stock exchange filing, Monno Fabrics said the money has been utilized for the adjustment of the bank loan liabilities of Mono Fabrics with four banks— Sonali Bank, Janata Bank, BDBL Bank and Mercantile Bank— and other expenses.

According to sources, out of the total money from the foundation, Monno Fabrics will repay Tk12.73 crore loans to Sonali Bank, and Tk60 lakh to BDBL, Janata Bank, and Mercantile Bank. Also, Tk1.41 crore will be used for electric bill payments for March 2022, and the rest will be used for the payment of advance income tax for the sale of shares.

Monno Fabrics Ltd started out in the 1990s and it is a complete composite textile mill.

More than a decade ago, the BSEC transferred the company to the over-the-counter (OTC) board of stock exchanges from the main trading boards of the bourses. Later, as part of an initiative to reform the OTC, the regulator allowed the company to return to the main market following its improvement in business.

After relisting on the stock exchanges, its share trading debuted on 13 June 2021.

 

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Index Values Experience Rollercoaster Ride Amidst Dull Turnover

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Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourse on the last working day of the week, March 28th, ended with a hike in Indices and drops in Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.

411 crore 8 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 127 crore 71 lahks taka less tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 27th March, Shares worth Tk 538 crores 79 lakh shares were traded last time, Wednesday.

The benchmark DSEX added 15.64 points or 5,778 The Shariah-based index DSES gained 2.19 points or 1,254, and the blue-chip index DS30 decreased by 0.98 points or 2,011.

Of the issues traded, 221 advanced, 120 declined and 54 remained unchanged.

IPDC Finance Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 2.30 paisa or 9.79 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 25.80 paisa.

Mercantile Islami Insurance PLC ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 1.30 paisa or 3.90 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 31.70 paisa.

DSE topped on trade is Central Pharmaceuticals Limited 24 crore 48 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.

A total of 36 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, 37lakh 44 thousand 909 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 20 crore 48 lakh taka.

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Asian Markets Navigate Uncertainty Over Fed Rate Cuts

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Asian investors proceeded cautiously on Thursday following remarks from a Federal Reserve official suggesting a potential delay or reduction in interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, the yen maintained its gains after briefly reaching a 34-year low the previous day.

As a recent market rally begins to lose steam, traders are reassessing the US monetary policy outlook. Above-forecast inflation and economic data have led some to question whether the central bank can adhere to its projection of three rate cuts this year.

Confidence has been further shaken by recent comments from Fed officials. Atlanta president Raphael Bostic reiterated his stance of expecting only one rate cut this year, warning against hasty actions that could disrupt the market. Governor Lisa Cook also urged caution among decision-makers.

The latest remarks came from Fed governor Christopher Waller, who suggested a reduction in the number of rate cuts or delaying them in response to recent data. Waller noted progress in reducing inflation but expressed concern over slowed or stalled progress in recent months.

His comments preceded the release of the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, expected to show a slight increase, on Friday. Despite concerns, all three main indexes on Wall Street saw gains, with the S&P 500 reaching another record high.

In Asia, markets were mixed, with Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, and Wellington posting gains while Singapore, Seoul, Taipei, and Jakarta declined. Tokyo saw a decline of over one percent as the yen stabilized after hitting its weakest level since 1990 against the dollar.

A Bank of Japan official’s comments warning of continued accommodative monetary policy contributed to the yen’s slide. Speculation has arisen regarding potential intervention to support the currency, with Vice Finance Minister Masato Kanda expressing readiness to take necessary measures.

Market analysts anticipate heightened anticipation for Bank of Japan intervention, particularly in light of recent yen fluctuations. Concerns persist over potential market disruptions in the absence of intervention before the weekend.

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Asian Tiger Growth Fund releases Q2 Financials

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One of the listed funds, Asian Tiger Sandhani Life Growth Fund discloses its financial reports for the second quarter, (October– December 23).

The company’s earnings per unit (EPU) loss Tk 0.01 paisa in Q2 of the current financial year (October – December 23). EPU was loss Tk 0.17 paisa during the same period last year. NAV per unit at market price was Tk. 10.20 as on December 31, 2023 and cost price was Tk. 11.07 as on December 31, 2023.

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