(Cont. news of UPGDCL): Reasons for significant deviation: Consolidated EPS declined this quarter primarily due to lower production levels and the absence of supplemental revenue. In the prior year, EPS was supported by a significant one time tariff adjustment related to historical gas price increases. NOCFPS declined due to collection delays caused by external macroeconomic factors and disruptions to the collection cycle from the primary off taker. (end)

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 April 29, 2026 at 3:00 pm to consider, among others, Un-Audited Financial Statements for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended March 31, 2026.

The company has informed that Maj. Gen. Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company with immediate effect.

(Continuation news of UPGDCL): Consolidated and separate NOCFPS were lower was primarily caused by the political unrest and nationwide disruptions during the previous comparative period, which adversely affected the normal collection cycle. As a result, the Company experienced delayed collections from its sole off-taker. The temporary slowdown in receivable realization led to a materially lower cash inflow from operations for the last quarter. (end)

The Company has informed that it has disbursed the Cash Dividend for the year ended June 30, 2025 to the respective shareholders.

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 January 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM to consider, among others, Un-Audited Financial Statements for the Second Quarter (Q2) period ended December 31, 2025.

Emerging Credit Rating Limited (ECRL) has affirmed surveillance rating of the Company as "AAA" in the long term and "ST-1" in the short term along with a Stable outlook based on annual audited financial statements up to June 30, 2025 and other relevant quantitative as well as qualitative information up to the date of rating.