British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited announcements
325 Dhaka Stock Exchange announcements for British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited (BATBC) since 2007: results, dividends, board meetings, AGMs, record dates and other price-sensitive information. Showing 2025 (20).
- Q3 Financials
(Q3 Un-audited): EPS was Tk. 5.65 for July-September 2025 as against Tk. 7.35 for July-September 2024; EPS was Tk. 13.34 for January-September 2025 as against Tk. 24.49 for January-September 2024. NOCFPS was Tk. (21.70) for January-September 2025 as against Tk. 26.17 for January-September 2024. NAV per share was Tk. 105.22 as on September 30, 2025 and Tk. 106.88 as on December 31, 2024. (cont.) (Cont. News of BATBC): Reasons for deviation: Earnings per share (EPS) decreased from same period last year due to sales volume decline, higher excise and additional cost incurred due to the Dhaka factory site closure. Net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) decreased due to lower collection from sales along with higher excise payments. (end)
- Approval for transitioning Kushtia GLTP to regular operations
The company has informed that the Board of Directors of the company in its meeting held on October 30, 2025 approved the proposal for transitioning Green Leaf Threshing Plant (GLTP) in Kushtia from Seasonal to regular operation in order to cater to the increasing leaf export need subject to necessary legal and regulatory approvals.
- Board Meeting schedule under LR 16(1)
As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on October 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM to consider, among others, financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended September 30, 2025.
- Q2 Financials
(Q2 Un-audited): EPS was Tk. 1.80 for April-June 2025 as against Tk. 9.48 for April-June 2024; EPS was Tk. 7.69 for January-June 2025 as against Tk. 17.14 for January-June 2024. NOCFPS was Tk. 9.05 for January-June 2025 as against Tk. (20.87) for January-June 2024. NAV per share was Tk. 99.57 as on June 30, 2025 and Tk. 106.88 as on December 31, 2024. (cont.) (Cont. News of BATBC): Reasons for deviation: Earnings per share (EPS) decreased from same period last year driven by sales volume decline, higher inflationary adjustment in the cost base and partial impairment cost due to the Dhaka factory site closure. Net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) increased due to higher revenue from export coupled with lower payment outflow. (end)
- Board Meeting schedule under LR 16(1)
As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on July 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM to consider, among others, financial statements of the Company for the Second Quarter (Q2) period ended June 30, 2025.
- Regarding investment in Savar factory to increase the current capacity
The Board of Directors of the company in its meeting dated 25th June 2025 approved the investment of BDT 297 Crore (equivalent to approximately GBP 20 million) to increase the current capacity of its Savar factory in response to its Dhaka factory closure. The investment will be funded from internal sources and bank financing based on the cash flow of the Company.
- Change of Registered office address & closure of Dhaka factory operations
The Board of Directors of the company has decided to change the registered Office address of the Company from New DOHS Road, Mohakhali, Dhaka-1206 to the following address effective from July 01, 2025: British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited, Dehora, Dhamsona, Balibhadra Bazar, Ashulia, Dhaka-1349. The Board also approved the closure of Dhaka Factory Operations effective from July 01, 2025.
- Q1 Financials
(Q1 Un-audited): EPS was Tk. 5.89 for January-March 2025 as against Tk. 7.65 for January-March 2024; NOCFPS was Tk. (17.62) for January-March 2025 as against Tk. (10.49) for January-March 2024. NAV per share was Tk. 97.77 as on March 31, 2025 and Tk. 106.88 as on December 31, 2024. (cont.) (Cont. News of BATBC): Reasons for deviation: Earnings per share (EPS) decreased from same period of last year driven by sales volume decline. Net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) decreased from same period of last year due to lower collection from sales along with excise and tax payments at higher rate. (end)
- Board Meeting schedule under LR 16(1)
As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on May 08, 2025 at 7:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2025.
- Dividend Disbursement
The Company has informed that it has disbursed the Cash Dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024 to the respective shareholders.
- Clarification on recent news published in newspaper
In response to a DSE query letter to the company regarding a news published in a newspaper titled "BATB may face legal action over labour law violations" on March 16, 2025, in response the company has informed DSE, among others, the following: "As a responsible company, British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATB) is committed to full compliance with the local laws and regulations. (cont.) (Cont. news of BATBC): We have noted all the regulatory observations by DIFE and are engaging with the relevant authorities as appropriate. We have outlined the measures we have undertaken as well as those currently in progress and have engaged with DIFE on these matters. BATB strictly adheres to all applicable laws and ensures that all employees receive the benefits they are entitled to under the country's legal framework." (end)
- Update of Information
The company has requested all the Stock Brokerage Houses who are holding Company's shares to provide with the list of margin holders' names, shareholdings, e-TIN as of 26th February 2025 (the record date for Final Cash Dividend) by 6th March 2025 positively for processing the dividend. The contact information is given below: E-mail address: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. (cont.) (Cont. News of BATBC): Mailing Address: Share Department, BAT Bangladesh, New DOHS Road Mohakhali, Dhaka-1206. Contact Number: 01313701925; 01755532753. (end)
- Resumption after Record Date
Trading of the shares of the company will resume on 27.02.2025.
- Board approved investment for purchasing & installing laser jet printer
The company has informed that the Board of Directors of the company in its meeting dated 24th February 2025 approved the investment of BDT 24.90 crore for purchasing & installing laser jet printer in 36 SMD packing lines in both Dhaka & Savar factory. The investment will be funded from internal sources and bank financing based on the cash flow of the Company. The details are as follows: Printer cost: BDT 14.55 crore, Printer installation cost: BDT 10.35 crore and Total Estimated Cost: BDT 24.90 crore.
- Suspension for Record date
Trading of the shares of the company will remain suspended on record date i.e., 26.02.2025.
- Spot News
Trading of the shares of the company will be allowed only in the Spot Market and Block transaction will also be settled as per spot settlement cycle with cum benefit from 24.02.2025 to 25.02.2025 and trading of the shares will remain suspended on record date i.e., 26.02.2025.
- Credit Rating Result
Credit Rating Information and Services Limited (CRISL) has assigned the rating of the Company as "AAA" in the long term and "ST-1" in the short term along with Stable outlook in consideration of its audited financials up to December 31, 2024 and other relevant quantitative as well as qualitative information up to the date of rating declaration.
- Dividend Declaration
The Board of Directors has declared Final Cash Dividend 150% i.e. BDT. 15 per share (i.e. Total Dividend 300% i.e. BDT 30 per share including Interim Cash Dividend 150% i.e. 15 per share which was already paid in December 2024). Record Date: 26.02.2025. Date & Time of AGM: 25.03.2025 at 10:30 AM. (cont.) (Cont. news of BATBC): The company has also reported EPS of Tk. 32.42, NAV per share of Tk. 106.88 and NOCFPS of Tk. 32.07 for the year ended December 31, 2024 as against Tk. 33.11, Tk. 99.33 and Tk. 18.90 respectively for the year ended December 31, 2023. (end)
- Price Limit Open
There will be no price limit on the trading of the shares of the Company today (06.02.2025) following its corporate declaration.
- Board Meeting schedule under LR 19(1)
As per Regulation 19(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on February 05, 2025 at 7:00 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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