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Unique Hotel & Resorts Declares its Dividends
One of the listed companies, Unique Hotel & Resorts has proposed a 20% Cash Dividend for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for December 12, 2023, at 10:30 AM, and it will be conducted through a digital platform. The Record Date for dividend entitlement is set for October 23, 2023.
In terms of financial performance, the company has reported notable figures for the year ending June 30, 2023. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) stands at Tk. 6.42, reflecting substantial growth compared to the restated figure of Tk. 3.34 for the previous fiscal year. Additionally, the Net Asset Value (NAV) per share has reached Tk. 88.51, a significant increase from the restated figure of Tk. 84.91 for the year ended June 30, 2022. Furthermore, the Net Operating Cash Flow Per Share (NOCFPS) has risen to Tk. 5.13, compared to the restated figure of Tk. 0.60 for the prior year.
The company attributes this positive financial performance to various factors, including an EPS from business operations of Tk. 2.06. Moreover, the company’s revenue has experienced substantial growth, increasing by 55% during the reporting period compared to the previous year.
Additionally, there has been an unrealized gain on the investment in quoted shares at Chartered Life Insurance Co. Ltd., amounting to Tk. 154,577,130, with a consequential impact of Tk. 0.53 on the company’s financials.
The Company’s latest financial report indicates a positive development in its earnings per share (EPS) for the year ending June 30, 2023. Notably, there has been a significant increase of 2.45% in the EPS, marking a favorable performance and financial growth.
Furthermore, during the same fiscal year, the company achieved a capital gain from the sale of 2.45% ordinary shares of Unique Meghnaghat Power Limited. This capital gain amounted to Tk. 1,128,754,465, and it was realized upon the satisfaction of the condition precedents (CPs) outlined in the Share Purchase Agreement for the Second and Third Closings. This noteworthy capital gain has had a notable impact on the company’s EPS, contributing positively with a value of Tk. 3.83.
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.
