Barkat Frisian Agro Limited has moved ahead with its previously announced backward integration plan in the poultry supply chain by acquiring a strategic stake in Agrolayer Protein Farms (Private) Limited (APFL).

The company reported that it has invested PKR 26,000 in the newly incorporated APFL, securing a 26% shareholding. With this investment, APFL now qualifies as an associated company of Barkat Frisian Agro Limited.

APFL will serve as a joint venture platform for the development of a second poultry farm, consistent with the strategy outlined in the company’s earlier material disclosure dated September 12, 2025. Barkat Frisian clarified that any additional investment in APFL will require shareholder approval and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

The company added that the new investment aligns with its existing strategic objectives and does not alter the scope or intent of the backward integration project already communicated to the market.