Karachi: Beco Steel Limited has settled its outstanding penalty for non-compliance with a specific Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) regulation, but will continue to be listed in the Exchange's defaulters' segment, now to be renamed as Non-Compliant or Winding-Up Segment. This development follows a notice issued by PSX on October 21, 2024, concerning the company's failure to address certain regulatory requirements.

On October 21, PSX issued Notice No. PSX/N-1016, revealing Beco Steel Limited's initial non-compliance with PSX Regulation 5.1.1.(d), which had resulted in a Risk Warning Alert ("RWA"). The notice was aimed at informing stakeholders of the non-compliance issue within a stipulated timeframe, which the company initially failed to meet. However, the recent payment of the outstanding penalty by Beco Steel Limited has resolved this specific violation.

Despite this rectification, the company's challenges are far from over. According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Beco Steel Limited will remain in the Defaulter's Segment due to other unresolved regulatory issues. The company faces significant hurdles as its statutory auditor has issued a Disclaimer of Opinion on its audit report, which indicates unresolved issues beyond just the initial penalty.

The PSX regulation in question includes provisions that ensure companies adhere to certain financial and operational standards to maintain market stability and investor confidence. The designation in the defaulters' segment highlights ongoing concerns about Beco Steel's compliance with these broader regulatory frameworks.

Beco Steel Limited's status will remain unchanged in the Defaulter's Segment until all compliance issues are fully addressed and rectified.