Rawalpindi: The Board of Directors of Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) has announced a substantial profit increase and strategic expansion plans following their recent meeting held at the company's head office on August 8, 2025. This announcement accompanies the financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

The board has recommended a final cash dividend of Rs 1.25 per ordinary share, equivalent to 12.50% for the year ending June 30, 2025. No bonus or right shares were proposed.

Fauji Cement dispatched 5.4 million tons during the fiscal year 2025, compared to 5.1 million tons in the same period last year, marking a significant move. The company's net revenue rose to Rs 88,956 million from Rs 80,026 million, indicating a big move. The gross profit margin also improved to 35% from 32% in the previous year. This was attributed to increased sales volume, improved pricing, and cost optimization measures. The utilization of local coal, alternative fuels, in-house power generation, and reduced financial charges contributed to this performance.

The company's profit after tax reached Rs 13.30 billion, a very large or significant move compared to Rs 8.20 billion in the previous fiscal year.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the board has approved an expansion of the polypropylene (PP) bags manufacturing plant at Hattar. This move aims to fulfill 100% of the company's in-house requirements for bags.

The 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company is scheduled for September 30, 2025, at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Rawalpindi. The share transfer books will be closed from September 24 to September 30, 2025, inclusive. Transfers received by September 23, 2025, will be eligible for attendance at the AGM.

The annual report will be available through PUCARS and on the company's official website at least 21 days prior to the AGM. Members of the exchange are notified accordingly.