Lahore – August 06, 2025:

Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MLCF) held its Board of Directors meeting today at 3:30 PM at the company’s registered office, 42-Lawrence Road, Lahore, to review and approve the audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.

Despite no cash dividend, bonus, or right shares announced, the company reported a strong financial performance with significant profitability growth:

• Profit Before Tax: Rs. 16.33 billion (FY24: Rs. 10.76 billion)
• Profit After Tax: Rs. 11.50 billion (FY24: Rs. 6.92 billion)
• Earnings Per Share (EPS): Rs. 10.98 (FY24: Rs. 6.51)
• Year-on-Year Profit Growth: ~66%

No entitlements were recommended under dividends, bonuses, or rights. However, the board approved an inter-corporate loan facility:

The Board authorized an investment of up to Rs. 1,000 million as loans/advances to Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited (KTML), the holding company, to support its working capital needs.

A reciprocal loan facility of the same amount is expected to be recommended by KTML’s board for MLCF, subject to shareholder approval under Section 199 of the Companies Act, 2017.