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Saif Powertec Charts Expansion with Key Acquisition in Shipping Sector
In a strategic move, Saif Powertec has successfully acquired a commanding 51% majority stake in Innovative Logistics & Shipping Limited (ILSL), solidifying its position as the largest shareholder and gaining control of the company. The transaction, valued at Tk2.55 crore, was publicly disclosed through stock exchange channels on Sunday, marking a significant development in the business landscape.
With this acquisition, Saif Powertec ascends to the role of the parent company, while ILSL transitions into its subsidiary, a shift catalyzed by Saif Powertec’s majority stake in the subsidiary. The move aligns with Saif Powertec’s strategic vision for expansion and diversification within the industry.
ILSL is poised to engage in a spectrum of operations under its new majority shareholder. This includes an array of services such as logistics, shipping, inland transportation, cargo transport, port operations, inland logistics, and storage for various food items and commodities. Additionally, the company will function as an agent for export, import, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, serving both Bangladeshi and international companies.
Furthermore, the diversified portfolio of ILSL encompasses various trading activities, spanning commodities like sugar, oils (soybean, mustard, coconut, tishi, sunflower, etc.), oil cakes, dairy products, baby foods, fruits, vegetables, grains, spices, nuts, tea, coal, and more. The company also extends its reach into farming, including cattle, pigeons, buffaloes, mushroom cultivation, container and cargo handling, and shipping agency services.
This strategic acquisition positions Saif Powertec to leverage the synergies between the two entities, fostering a robust and diversified business model. The move not only consolidates Saif Powertec’s market presence but also signals a strategic alignment with the dynamic landscape of logistics and shipping in Bangladesh.
Reviewing the U.S. Stock Markets, the Nasdaq Composite, recorded a decent loss of 1,023 points, reaching a closing value of 16,690 points by the end of the week. Similarly, the S&P 500 index showed a positive trend, losing 240 points to settle at 5,408 points. Meanwhile, DJIA Index experienced a notable hike, adding 1,218 points during the week and concluding at 40,345 points after a week of gaining.
In contrast, Russell 3000 Index saw a loss in week performance, with a slight drop of 141 point to reach 3,077 points by the end of the week.
Moving to Russell 2000 Index, demonstrated a notable lost of 126 points, ending the week at 2,091 points.
In the Outgoing week, the European stock market displayed a mixed performance.
Here is the data on the weekly performance of the European Stock Market, The STOXX Europe 600 index, which is considered a leading benchmark for the European market and covers approximately 90 percent of the market capitalization across 17 countries, reported a loss of 18.49 points to close at 506.56.
The United Kingdom’s FTSE 100, one of the most widely followed indices in Europe, also showed a significant drop, losing 195 points or finishing the session at 8,181.
In Germany, the DAX 30 index, added by 605 points to reach 18,301, while France’s CAC 40 decreased by 278 points to stop at 7,352 at the end of the trading day.
Italy’s FTSE MIB, which covers the top 40 stocks traded on the Milan Stock Exchange, decreased by 1,081 points to 33,291. However, Spain’s IBEX 35, lost by 228 points, to close at 11,173.
A review of South Asian stock markets shows that India’s Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) index BSE Sensex has lost 1,182 points during the week. At the end of the week, the index stood at 82,365 points. On the other hand, the Nifty-50 index of the country’s National Stock Exchange dropped by 383 points last week. At the end of the week, the index stood at 24,852 points.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Index ‘KSE 100’, added 459 points last week. After a week of losing, the index settled at 79,002 points.
On the other hand, The Sri Lankan stock market index loss, and the Colombo Stock Exchange index ‘ASPI’ decreased by 94 points in a week. After a week the index settled at 10,775 points.
Bhutan’s stock market index ‘BSI’ dropped by 9 points hence the index stood at 1,500 points throughout the whole week. Nepal’s ‘NEPSE’ lost 22 points, therefore the index stands at 2,727 points.
Hence Dhaka Stock Exchange: The benchmark index ‘DSEX’ lost by 75.77 points or 1.31 percent, in the outgoing week. At the end of the week, the index stands at 5,728 points.
