Karachi: Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited has announced a second interim cash dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share, reflecting a 25% payout for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. This decision was finalized during the Board of Directors meeting on August 13, 2026, and is scheduled to be officially published on August 18, 2026.

In line with the bank's previous financial distributions, this latest interim dividend follows an identical first interim cash dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share, also marking a 25% payout. According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the dividend will be distributed to shareholders whose names are listed in the Register of Members as of August 24, 2026.

To facilitate this process, the Share Transfer Books of the bank will remain closed from August 25, 2026, to August 27, 2026. Transfer requests processed by M/s. CDC Share Registrar Services Limited, located at CDC House, Karachi, by the close of business on August 24, 2026, will be considered timely for the entitlement of the interim cash dividend.