Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced changes to the trading and settlement schedule for deliverable future contracts (DFC) related to Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited. This adjustment is in response to the announcement of the company’s book closure date and affects DFC-FEB-26 and DFC-MAR-26, previously detailed in notices dated November 28, 2025, and December 26, 2025.

According to the revised schedule, the trading and settlement for the contracts on a cum-benefit basis are as follows: the February contract commenced on December 1, 2025, and will close on January 30, 2026, with settlement set for February 3, 2026. Similarly, the March contract started on December 29, 2025, and will also close on January 30, 2026, with settlement on February 3, 2026.

Meanwhile, for trading without the entitlement of benefits, the adjusted schedule is as follows: the February contract begins on January 26, 2026, closing on February 27, 2026, with settlement due on March 3, 2026. The March contract opens on January 26, 2026, closes on March 27, 2026, and will be settled on March 31, 2026.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), there will be an overlapping period for these contracts lasting five trading days from January 26, 2026, to January 30, 2026. During this period, trades in the shares of Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited within the FEBB and MARB contracts will not qualify for entitlements and will be conducted on an ex-benefit basis.

The PSX has reserved the right to alter the dates or modify the contract terms as necessary. Market participants are advised to take note of these changes to ensure compliance and seamless trading operations.