Mercantile Bank PLC. announcements
766 Dhaka Stock Exchange announcements for Mercantile Bank PLC. (MERCANBANK) since 2007: results, dividends, board meetings, AGMs, record dates and other price-sensitive information. Showing 2026 (20).
- Confirmation of share transfer by a Sponsor
Engr. Md. Monsuruzzaman, a Sponsor of the company, has completed his transfer of 500,000 shares of the company to his Spouse Mrs. Sultana Ferdausi Begum, a general shareholder of the Company, by way of gift outside the trading system of the Exchange as per declaration disseminated by DSE on 29.10.2026.
- Declaration of share transfer by a Sponsor
Engr. Md. Monsuruzzaman, a Sponsor of the company, has expressed his intention to transfer 500,000 shares of the company to his Spouse Mrs. Sultana Ferdausi Begum, a general shareholder of the Company, by way of gift outside the trading system of the Exchange within October 29, 2026.
- Q3 Financials
(Q3 Un-audited): Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.21 for July-September 2026 as against Tk. 0.05 for July-September 2025; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.43 for January-September 2026 as against Tk. 1.87 for January-September 2025. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 0.64 for January-September 2026 as against Tk. 1.65 for January-September 2025. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 24.96 as on September 30, 2026 and Tk. 24.35 as on December 31, 2025. (cont.) (Cont. News of MERCANBANK): Reasons for deviation: EPS reduced compared to previous period due to the decrease of Profit before provision. NOCFPS has decreased compared to the previous period due to decrease in Net Cash flows from Operating activities. NAVPS reduced compared to previous period due to the decrease of total shareholders' Equity. (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 October 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM to consider, among others, Un-Audited Financial Statements for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended September 30, 2026.
- Confirmation of share transfer by a Sponsor
Mr. Md. Nasiruddin Choudhury, a Sponsor of the Company, has completed his transfer of 19,500,000 shares of the Company to his son and daughters: (i) Mr. Faris Nasir Choudhury (son), a General Shareholder of the Company - 6,500,000 shares; (ii) Ms. Orthee Fariah Choudhury (daughter), a General Shareholder of the Company - 6,500,000 shares; (cont.) (Cont. news of MERCANBANK): and (iii) Ms. Ovee Farah Choudhury (daughter), also a General Shareholder of the Company - 6,500,000 shares, by way of gift outside the trading system of the Exchange as per declaration disseminated by DSE on 31.08.2026. (end)
- Declaration of share transfer by a Sponsor
Mr. Md. Nasiruddin Choudhury, a Sponsor of the Company, has expressed his intention to transfer 19,500,000 shares of the Company to his son and daughters: (i) Mr. Faris Nasir Choudhury (son), a General Shareholder of the Company - 6,500,000 shares; (ii) Ms. Orthee Fariah Choudhury (daughter), a General Shareholder of the Company - 6,500,000 shares; (cont.) (Cont. news of MERCANBANK): and (iii) Ms. Ovee Farah Choudhury (daughter), also a General Shareholder of the Company - 6,500,000 shares, by way of gift outside the trading system of the Exchange within the next thirty working days with effect from August 25, 2026. (end)
- Q2 Financials
(Q2 Un-audited): Consolidated EPS was Tk. (0.07) for April-June 2026 as against Tk. 0.98 for April-June 2025; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.22 for January-June 2026 as against Tk. 1.82 for January-June 2025. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 0.74 for January-June 2026 as against Tk. 3.60 for January-June 2025. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 24.30 as on June 30, 2026 and Tk. 24.35 as on December 31, 2025. (cont.) (Cont. News of MERCANBANK): Reasons for deviation: Net Asset Value per share (NAVPS) reduced compared to previous period due to the decrease of total shareholders' Equity. Earnings Per Share (EPS) reduced compared to previous period due to the decrease of Profit before provision. Net Operating Cash Flow Per Share (NOCFPS) has decreased compared to the previous period due to a decrease in Net Cash flows from Operating activities. (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 30, 2026 at 3:00 pm to consider, among others, Un-Audited Financial Statements for the Second Quarter (Q2) period ended June 30, 2026.
- Credit Rating Result
Credit Rating Information and Services PLC (CRISL) has assigned the rating of the Company as "A+" in the long term and "ST-2" in the short term along with Stable outlook in consideration of its audited financials up to December 31, 2025 also unaudited financials up to March 31, 2026 and other relevant quantitative as well as qualitative information up to the date of rating declaration.
- Emphasis of Matter
The auditor of the company has given the Emphasis of Matter paragraph in the auditor's report for the year ended December 31, 2025. To view the details, please visit: https://www.dsebd.org/Auditors_opinion/2025/MERCANBANK_2025.pdf
- Resumption after Record Date
Trading of the shares of the company will resume on 23.05.2026.
- Suspension for Record Date
Trading of the shares of the company will remain suspended on record date i.e., 21.05.2026.
- 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 from 18.05.2026 to 20.05.2026 and trading of the shares will remain suspended on record date i.e., 21.05.2026.
- Q1 Financials
(Q1 Un-audited): Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.29 for January-March 2026 as against Tk. 0.84 for January-March 2025. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. (15.57) for January-March 2026 as against Tk. 1.64 for January-March 2025. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 24.73 as on March 31, 2026 and Tk. 24.35 as on December 31, 2025. Reasons for Deviation: EPS reduced compared to previous period due to decrease of profit before provision. (cont.) (Continuation news of MERCANBANK): NOCFPS has decreased compared to previous period due to decrease in Net Cash flows from Operating activities. (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 12, 2026 at 2:30 pm to consider, among others, Un-Audited Financial Statements for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2026.
- Dividend Declaration
The Board of Directors has recommended No Dividend for the year ended December 31, 2025. Date of AGM: 24.06.2026, Time: 11:00 AM, Venue: Digital Platform. Record Date: 21.05.2026. The Company has also reported Consolidated EPS of Tk. 1.10, Consolidated NAV per share of Tk. 24.35 and Consolidated NOCFPS of Tk. 5.95 for the year ended December 31, 2025 as against Tk. 0.58, Tk. 23.75 and Tk. 17.80 respectively for the year ended December 31, 2024. (cont.1) (Cont. news of MERCANBANK): The company has also informed that Bangladesh Bank has granted regulatory forbearance vide their directive (Ref: BSD-2/2203/2026-384, dated April 29, 2026) allowing the Bank to finalize the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, with an unadjusted provision shortfall of BDT 2,161.31 crore. In compliance with the regulatory directive, no dividend has been declared for the year 2025. (end) (Cont. news of MERCANBANK): Net Operating Cash Flow Per Share (NOCFPS) has decreased compared to previous period due to decrease in Cash flows from Net Operating activities. (cont.2)
- Price Limit Open
There will be no price limit on the trading of the shares of the Company today (03.05.2026) following its corporate declaration.
- Category Change
The Company has been placed in 'Z' category from existing 'A' category with effect from today i.e., May 03, 2026 as the company has failed to declare any dividend for a period of 2 (two) consecutive years according to provision 1(a) of BSEC Directive No. BSEC/CMRRCD/2009-193/77 dated May 20, 2024.
- Prohibition on providing loan facilities to purchase securities
The Stock Brokers and Merchant Bankers are requested to abstain from providing loan facilities to purchase securities of Mercantile Bank PLC. with effect from today i.e., May 03, 2026 as per rule 11(8) of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Margin) Rules, 2025.
- 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 April 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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