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BSEC Declines Islam Oxygen’s IPO Application
The initial public offering (IPO) application of Islamic Oxygen Limited, seeking to be listed on the stock market through the primary public offering, has been rejected by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC). The institution’s application was canceled by the regulatory authority due to the involvement of controversial figure Kazi Saifur, who had multiple previous convictions by the BSEC for various offenses. Moreover, Kazi Saifur had also been banned from the stock market for an extended period of time.
On Thursday, June 1, the Managing Director and spokesperson of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), Mohammad Rezaul Karim, confirmed the cancellation of the IPO application of Islam Oxygen Limited. It had been pending for a considerable period. However, the company has showcased its financial stability by demonstrating substantial assets. Nevertheless, the company failed to provide evidence of sales. In addition, there is an ongoing writ petition in the High Court regarding the value-added tax (VAT) exemption by the National Board of Revenue (NBR). Considering these factors, the IPO application of the company has been revoked.
Kazi Saifur, who had previously been involved in facilitating the listing of several weak companies in the stock market, was working as a pathway to bring Islam Oxygen into the share market. He particularly assisted these companies in preparing fabricated financial statements for listing.
Notably, Islam Oxygen Limited had sought to raise Tk 93 crore through the book-building method from the stock market. The company held its roadshow on October 25, 2021. Janata Capital and Investment Limited was responsible for managing the issue, while Sonali Investment Limited acted as the registrar to the issue. However, indirectly, the primary responsibility of the issue management was carried out by the controversial Shahjalal Equity Management. This same institution had already listed several weak companies in the stock market by providing fabricated financial statements. Furthermore, Kazi Saifur Rahman, a controversial figure in the stock market, is also associated with the ownership of Shahjalal Equity Management.
Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourse on the last working day of the week, 2nd May, ended with a hike in Indices and Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
710 crore 62 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 125 crore 9 lakh more tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 30th April , Shares worth Tk 835 crores 72 lakh shares were traded last time, Tuesday.
The benchmark DSEX added 30.99 points or 5,615 The Shariah-based index DSES gained 4.92 points or 1,232, and the blue-chip index DS30 increased by 12.55 points or 2,007.
Of the issues traded, 207 advanced, 140 declined and 48 remained unchanged.
Sinobangla Industries Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 4.00 paisa or 9.95 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 44.20 paisa.
Rupali Bank PLC ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 4.10 paisa or 15.07 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 23.10 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Sonali Aansh Limited 63 crore 49 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 43 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 1 crore 67 lakh 76 thousand 965 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 70 crore 01 lakh taka
8 listed mutual funds disclose their financial reports for the third quarter, (January – March 24). This information is known from DSE sources.
SEML FBLSL Growth Fund: earnings per unit (EPU) loss Tk 0.74 paisa in Q3 of the current financial year (January – March 24). EPU was Tk 0.08 paisa during the same period last year. NAV per unit at Market Price was Tk. 9.35 as of March 31, 2024 & NAV per unit at Cost Price was Tk. 10.50 as of March 31, 2024.
SEML Lecture Equity Management Fund: earnings per unit (EPU) loss Tk 0.55 paisa in Q3 of the current financial year (January – March 24). EPU was Tk 0.11 paisa during the same period last year. NAV per unit at Market Price was Tk. 9.47 as of March 31, 2024 & NAV per unit at Cost Price was Tk. 11.12 as of March 31, 2024.
AB Bank 1st Mutual Fund: earnings per unit (EPU) loss Tk 1.24 paisa in Q3 of the current financial year (January – March 24). EPU was Tk 0.04 paisa during the same period last year. NAV per unit at Market Price was Tk. 8.87 as of March 31, 2024 & NAV per unit at Cost Price was Tk. 11.22 as of March 31, 2024.
Popular Life First Mutual Fund: earnings per unit (EPU) loss Tk 1.55 paisa in Q3 of the current financial year (January – March 24). EPU was Tk 0.04 paisa during the same period last year. NAV per unit at Market Price was Tk. 8.49 as of March 31, 2024 & NAV per unit at Cost Price was Tk. 10.98 as of March 31, 2024.
EBL NRB Mutual Fund: earnings per unit (EPU) loss Tk 1.50 paisa in Q3 of the current financial year (January – March 24). EPU was Tk 0.05 paisa during the same period last year. NAV per unit at Market Price was Tk. 8.67 as of March 31, 2024 & NAV per unit at Cost Price was Tk. 10.97 as of March 31, 2024.
PHP First Mutual Fund: earnings per unit (EPU) loss Tk 1.50 paisa in Q3 of the current financial year (January – March 24). EPU was Tk 0.02 paisa during the same period last year. NAV per unit at Market Price was Tk. 8.54 as of March 31, 2024 & NAV per unit at Cost Price was Tk. 10.93 as of March 31, 2024.
Green Delta Mutual Fund: earnings per unit (EPU) loss Tk 0.94 paisa in Q3 of the current financial year (January – March 24). EPU was loss Tk 0.02 paisa during the same period last year. NAV per unit at Market Price was Tk. 9.06 as of March 31, 2024 & NAV per unit at Cost Price was Tk. 10.33 as of March 31, 2024.
DBH First Mutual Fund: earnings per unit (EPU) loss Tk 1.07 paisa in Q3 of the current financial year (January – March 24). EPU was loss Tk 0.018 paisa during the same period last year. NAV per unit at Market Price was Tk. 8.92 as of March 31, 2024 & NAV per unit at Cost Price was Tk. 10.19 as of March 31, 2024.
One of the Listed companies, Standard Bank PLC has recommended 2.5% Cash Dividend & 2.5% stock Dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023.
In terms of financial performance, The Company has also reported Consolidated EPS of Tk. 1.27 for the year ended December 31, 2023. NAV per share of Tk. 16.93 paisa.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on July 29, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at June 11.
