Lahore: LSE Capital Limited (LSECL) has announced its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2026, following a Board of Directors meeting held on October 2, 2026. The board has approved the financial statements and decided against issuing cash dividends, bonus shares, or right shares. Furthermore, the board has sanctioned the disposal of LSECL's 54% equity stake in Digital Custodian Company Limited.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at the company's registered office in the Exchange Plaza, Lahore. Share transfers for entitlement to attend the AGM will be accepted until the close of business on October 20, 2026. The company's annual report will be made available through PUCARS and on the company's website, with alternative access provided via a QR code for shareholders.
According to the unconsolidated statement of financial position, LSECL's total assets increased to Rs. 4.22 billion from Rs. 3.53 billion in the previous year. A notable increase was observed in investments in subsidiaries and associates, rising to Rs. 1.58 billion from Rs. 1.08 billion. Current assets also saw an uptick, reaching Rs. 831.68 million, up from Rs. 621.18 million the preceding year.
The company's total equity rose to Rs. 3.66 billion, compared to Rs. 3.17 billion last year, bolstered by an increase in issued, subscribed, and paid-up share capital to Rs. 1.94 billion. The fair value reserve, however, saw a decline to Rs. 19.86 million from Rs. 63.89 million.
Current liabilities increased significantly to Rs. 414.39 million from Rs. 198.66 million, driven by a rise in trade and other payables. The finance cost for the year decreased to Rs. 63.10 million from Rs. 79.26 million.
In the unconsolidated statement of profit or loss, LSECL reported a net revenue of Rs. 138.27 million, down from Rs. 145.43 million. Despite a decrease in operating expenses, the company recorded an operating loss of Rs. 51.39 million. Other income fell to Rs. 167.04 million from Rs. 326.05 million. Income from associates, however, rose to Rs. 397.09 million, contributing to a profit before interest, levy, and taxation of Rs. 512.74 million.
After accounting for finance costs and taxation, the company posted a profit for the year of Rs. 401.59 million, up from Rs. 238.59 million in the previous year. Basic and diluted earnings per share were reported at Rs. 1.07, compared to Rs. 0.65 last year.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the financial performance of LSECL marks a year of substantial growth. The significant move in the company's profit underscores the impact of strategic decisions undertaken during the fiscal year.
The AGM will also address the closure of share transfer books from October 21 to October 28, 2026, ensuring procedural compliance and transparency for shareholders.