Lahore, September 25, 2026: LSE Ventures Limited (LSEVL) has announced its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2026, reporting a substantial increase in annual profitability along with proposed shareholder distributions.

According to the company’s financial statements, LSE Ventures posted a profit for the year of Rs. 1.428 billion, compared with Rs. 208.6 million in the previous financial year. Earnings per share also increased to Rs. 3.73, compared with the restated EPS of Rs. 0.56 for 2025.

Revenue and profit growth

The company recorded revenue of Rs. 469.3 million during FY2026, compared with Rs. 430.3 million a year earlier. Operating profit increased to approximately Rs. 327.0 million, from Rs. 290.4 million.

A significant contribution to the bottom line came from other income, which rose sharply to Rs. 1.174 billion, compared with Rs. 50.9 million in FY2025. Profit before taxation reached Rs. 1.448 billion, against Rs. 293.3 million in the preceding year.

The company’s total comprehensive income stood at Rs. 1.755 billion for FY2026, compared with Rs. 393.2 million in FY2025. The statement of comprehensive income also shows a gain on equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income of Rs. 348.8 million.

10% cash dividend proposed

Alongside the financial results, the Board recommended a 10% final cash dividend, equivalent to Rs. 0.50 per share on shares with a face value of Rs. 5 each, subject to approval by the General Body.

The entitlement date for the cash dividend is October 20, 2026, while the share transfer books will remain closed from October 21 to October 28, 2026, both days inclusive.

5% bonus shares proposed

The Board has also recommended a 5% bonus issue, under which shareholders would receive 5 ordinary shares for every 100 ordinary shares held, subject to approval by the General Body.

For the bonus issue, the entitlement date is November 2, 2026, with the relevant book closure scheduled for November 3, 2026.

AGM scheduled for October 28

LSE Ventures will hold its Annual General Meeting on October 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the company’s registered office in the Auditorium of the Exchange Plaza, Lahore. Shareholders will consider the matters presented at the meeting, including the proposed final dividend and bonus shares.

Digital Custodian stake disposal

The company also disclosed that its Board has approved the disposal of LSEVL’s 10% equity stake in Digital Custodian Company Limited. The announcement identifies this transaction as other price-sensitive information.

Financial position remains strengthened

As of June 30, 2026, LSE Ventures reported total assets of approximately Rs. 5.22 billion, compared with Rs. 3.28 billion a year earlier. Total equity increased to approximately Rs. 4.43 billion, from Rs. 2.66 billion.

The cash-flow statement shows cash and cash equivalents of Rs. 67.1 million at the end of FY2026, compared with Rs. 29.3 million at the end of FY2025.

Overall, the FY2026 results reflect a significant year-on-year increase in LSE Ventures’ reported profitability, while the proposed dividend and bonus issue provide shareholders with two forms of proposed distribution, both subject to the relevant approvals.