Karachi: The Board of Directors of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited has announced an interim cash dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share, representing a 25% payout for the financial year ending December 31, 2025. This decision was made during a board meeting held on April 22, 2025. The interim dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members as of May 05, 2025.

In accordance with the announcement, the Share Transfer Books of Habib Metropolitan Bank will remain closed from May 06, 2025, to May 08, 2025. During this period, any transfer requests received by the bank's Share Registrar in Karachi by the close of business on May 05, 2025, will be considered timely for determining entitlement to the interim cash dividend.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), this declaration aligns with Clause 5.6.9.(b) of the Rule Book of Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited, ensuring that the shareholders are duly notified and the interim dividend is processed efficiently.

The designated market category of the bank remains committed to maintaining transparency and shareholder value. As part of this commitment, the notice of interim dividend and book closure will be published on April 28, 2025, to provide sufficient information and clarity to all stakeholders involved.