News on 18 March 2010

NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund [Mar 18 2010 3:15PM]

NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund stood Tk 1,522,186,379.13 translating to NAV per unit of Tk.199.40 on cost price and Tk 1,888,185,218.43 & Tk 247.35 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 9 March'10. The per unit Sale & Re-Purchase Prices have been re-fixed as Tk 252 & Tk 247 respectively.

NAV of ICB AMCL Pension H.U.Fund [Mar 18 2010 3:16PM]

NAV of ICB AMCL Pension Holders' Unit Fund stood Tk. 170,674,957.04 translating to NAV per unit of Tk. 145.08 on cost price and Tk 245,169,113.16 & Tk 208.40 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 9 March'10. The per unit Sale & Re-Purchase Prices have been re-fixed as Tk 213 & Tk 208 respectively.

Financial Information of BATBC [Mar 18 2010 12:26PM]

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Ltd. has further reported that Net Asset Value (NAV) per share of Tk. 86.04 and Net Operating Cash Flow per share of Tk. 42.72 for the year ended 31 December '09.

SEC's time extension [Mar 18 2010 11:55AM]

SEC has further informed that the time for submission of the enquiry report on spreading rumor regarding the future price of the shares of Golden Son Ltd. has been extended up to 23 March 2010.

Important News-FHDIL [Mar 18 2010 11:52AM]

All concerned are hereby informed that as per CSE records and the report of recent inspection carried in Fahad Industries Ltd, the following non-compliances were found. 1. The Company failed to hold Annual General Meeting (AGM) for its accounting years ended on June 30, 2008 & June 30, 2009. 2. The Company failed to issue Annual Reports for the aforesaid accounting years. (cont)

cont-Important News-FHDIL [Mar 18 2010 11:53AM]

3. The Company is not in operation for more than six months. Therefore, in compliance with the SEC's Directive no SEC/CMRRCD/2001-07/190 dated October 20, 2009, CSE shall de-list the shares of Fahad Industries Ltd. from September 15, 2010, if the situation of the Company is not improved in respect of the aforesaid non-compliances within the next six months from today the 15 March 2010.(end)

New listing-ACI 20% Zero Coup.Bonds [Mar 18 2010 11:11AM]

All concerned are hereby informed that Trading of the Shares of ACI 20% Convertible Zero Coupon Bonds will start in CSE from 22 March 2010 in demat form, under settlement category 'N'. Pls note that the Scrip Id=40002, Scrip Cd=ACIZCB, Mkt Lot=5, Face Value=Tk.1000 & Tick Price=50 paisa.

Un-audited Financial Statements- SBIL [Mar 18 2010 11:14AM]

As per un-audited financial statements of Sinobangla Industries Ltd. for the period from Nov'09 to Jan'10 (1st quarter), NPAT=Tk. 1.67m & EPS=0.17.

Recommendation of Dividend of IDLC [Mar 18 2010 10:38AM]

IDLC Finance Ltd has recommended 10% Cash & 100% Stock Dividend (one bonus share for every one share) for the yr. ended on 31 Dec '09. AGM will be held on 19 April 2010 at 11:00 am at "Celebrity Hall", Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Agargaon, Dhaka. Record date is on 28 March 2010. There will be no price limit today on the trading of the shs of the Co. following its corporate disclosure.

Record Date on SINGR [Mar 18 2010 10:39AM]

Trading of the shs of Singer Bangladesh Ltd. is suspended on its Record date today 18 March 2010. The scrips will be revoked on 21 March 2010.

Change of Close Price of TBL [Mar 18 2010 10:40AM]

Please note that the close price of the shares of TBL has been reset at current market price prevailing in other exchange. New close price of TBL=480.00.

Financial information of IDLC [Mar 18 2010 10:43AM]

IDLC Finance Ltd. has also reported that the consolidated Net Profit of Tk 821.88m, Net Asset Value (NAV) per share of Tk. 797.70, EPS of Tk. 273.96 and Net Operating Cash Flow per share of Tk. 388.46 for the year ended 31 Dec '09.

Ex-benefit Price Adjust.-PEOPI & NCCBL [Mar 18 2010 10:44AM]

Please note that the prices of the shares of PEOPI & NCCBL adjusted today following their ex-benefits date to the extent of their corporate benefits, hence the price limit on the scrips will remain as it is today. Therefore, adjusted price of PEOPI =674.00 & NCCBL=422.25.

Important News- UBL [Mar 18 2010 10:46AM]

Uttara Bank Ltd. has informed that the Board of Directors of the Bank has decided to change the name of its fully owned proposed subsidiary company from "Uttara Bank Capital and Investment Limited" to "UB Capital and Investment Limited" after taking proper permission from all regulatory authorities concerned for establishing the same.

Audited Accounts of PICL [Mar 18 2010 10:50AM]

As per audited accounts of Prime Insurance Co. Ltd for the yr.ended 31 Dec'09, Net Profit=49.20m& Basic EPS=28.68 as against corresponding yr. end's figures of 22.41m & 13.58 in Tk respectively. However, considering 20% bonus share declared for the year 2009, diluted EPS stand at Tk. 23.90 at 31 Dec'09 & Tk. 10.88 at 31 Dec'08. Also note that as per the said accounts, Retained Earnings=Tk.28.95m & General Reserve=3.00m.

Paid up shares of PEOPI increased [Mar 18 2010 10:53AM]

Paid up shs of Peoples Insurance Co. Ltd. has been increased by 800,000 Bonus shs (i.e. 20% Bonus of 4,000,000 shs) as the scrip has been allowed to trade as ex-benefits with effect from 18 March 2010.Now the total paid up shs of the Co. is 4,800,000.

Paid up shares of NCCBL increased [Mar 18 2010 10:53AM]

Paid up shs of NCC Bank Ltd. has been increased by 11,424,501 shs (@ 1R:2 or 50% Right of 22,849,005 shs) as the scrip has been allowed to trade as ex-benefits with effect from 18 March 2010.Now the total paid up shs of the bank is 34,273,506.

Message from CSE [Mar 18 2010 10:55AM]

All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumor.

Important news from SEC [Mar 18 2010 10:57AM]

It is observed that in the context of the present condition of the capital market, many small and new investors are involved which is undoubtedly encouraging. But it is a matter of concern that a portion of these investors without having proper, timely and detail knowledge and reviewing/analyzing the information of the different aspects of the capital market are being attracted in investing on the basis of rumor, hearsay and different comments from different quarters, which may make their hard earned capital risky, as a result, it will not only hamper the confidence of these investors but may also create hindrance of the continuity and firm growth of the capital market.(cont)

cont-Important news from SEC [Mar 18 2010 10:58AM]

In this situation, in the greater and long term interest of the growing capital market and investors, all related to Stock Exchange and market intermediaries i.e, stock broker/dealer, asset manager, merchant banker, issuer company including their officials are requested to abstain from giving opinion /comment on investment which may create enthusiasm or confusion among the investors.(end)

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