Karachi: Calicom Industries (Pvt) Limited, a substantial shareholder in Dandot Cement Company Limited, has increased its stake in the company, according to a disclosure made under the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Regulation 5.6.4. The transaction occurred on December 15, 2025, and was reported the following day.

Calicom Industries executed a significant transaction involving the purchase of 414,500 shares of Dandot Cement. This transaction has increased Calicom's cumulative shareholding percentage to 71.64%. According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), this acquisition represents a very large or significant move in the market, given the substantial number of shares involved.

The transaction details were disclosed as part of the company's compliance with PSX regulations. The purchase, classified as a 'buy' in the non-deliverable market (NDM), highlights the strategic movements of substantial shareholders within the designated market category. The specifics of this transaction are to be presented by the company secretary to the Board of Directors in their upcoming meeting.

As part of the regulatory requirements, the company must ensure that these transactions adhere to a holding period of over six months, as stipulated by the Securities Act of 2015. In instances where the holding period is less than six months, any profit must be deposited with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). Furthermore, the company is required to update the relevant details in the Unique Identification Number (UIN) Management System immediately.

This disclosure underscores the importance of transparency and regulatory compliance in the execution of share transactions by company insiders and substantial shareholders.