Fauji Fertilizer Company Alters Trading Schedule Amid Contract Splits

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced an adjustment in the trading and settlement schedule for Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited due to the split of deliverable future contracts. The change comes following the announcement of the book closure date for the company, impacting contracts previously notified.

As detailed in the report dated July 29, 2026, the revised schedule affects the DFC-AUG-26 and DFC-SEP-26 contracts, which were originally communicated through notices PSX/N-662 on May 29, 2026, and PSX/N-779 on June 24, 2026.

For the Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited, the trading and settlement schedule on a cum-benefit basis will proceed as follows: The AUG contract opened on June 1, 2026, a Monday, and will close on August 5, 2026, a Wednesday, with the settlement occurring the next day on August 6, 2026, a Thursday. The SEP contract opened on June 29, 2026, a Monday, with the same closing and settlement dates as the AUG contract.

Without the entitlement of benefits, the AUGB contract is scheduled to open on July 30, 2026, a Thursday, closing on August 28, 2026, a Friday, and settling on August 31, 2026, a Monday. Similarly, the SEPB contract follows the same opening date, with closure on September 25, 2026, a Friday, and settlement on September 28, 2026, a Monday.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), these adjustments are necessary to accommodate the company's book closure, ensuring orderly trading and settlement processes. Market participants are advised to take note of these changes to avoid any disruptions in their trading activities.