Bank of Punjab Announces Interim Cash Dividend for H1 2025

Strategic Insights -

The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has taken steps to determine the entitlement for an interim cash dividend for the first half of 2025. Following a meeting of the Board of Directors on August 29, 2025, the dividend was declared at Rs.1 per share, representing a 10% payout. Shareholders are advised to update their addresses and provide necessary identification documents to the share registrar, M/s. Corplink (Pvt) Limited, by September 11, 2025, to be eligible for the dividend.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has declared an interim cash dividend of Rs.1 per share for the first half of 2025, amounting to a 10% payout.
  • The dividend payment will be made electronically into the bank accounts designated by shareholders, with a mandatory requirement to submit IBAN details.
  • Shareholders who have yet to claim their dividends or share certificates are advised to contact M/s. Corplink (Pvt) Limited.
  • The conversion of physical share certificates into book entry form is being implemented in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Shareholders are encouraged to review their accounts online or request a printed copy by contacting the share registrar or the corporate affairs department of BOP.
  • M/s. Corplink (Pvt) Limited will send notices to shareholders at their registered addresses regarding unclaimed dividends and share certificates.
  • The shares' transfer books will be closed from September 12 to September 14, 2025, for the purpose of determining the entitlement for the dividend.

Statistics:

  • Interim cash dividend declared: Rs.1 per share
  • Dividend payout: 10%
  • Dividend payment mode: Electronic transfer to bank accounts
  • Number of days for transfer book closure: September 12 to September 14, 2025
  • Deadline for receiving transfers: September 11, 2025

Sources:

  • Bank of Punjab
  • Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)
  • Companies Act, 2017
  • Section 242 of the Companies Act, 2017