Karachi: In a notable transaction within the industrial sector, Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited disclosed a significant acquisition of its shares by the Pauli Foundation, a substantial shareholder. According to a formal statement dated December 18, 2025, the Pauli Foundation executed a purchase of 2,609,102 shares of the company.
This transaction, recorded on December 8, 2025, was conducted in the ready market category. The purchase notably brings the cumulative shareholding of the Pauli Foundation in Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited to 43.70%. The transaction details come under the MX Regulation 5.6.4, which mandates disclosure by relevant persons, including directors, CEOs, executives, substantial shareholders, their spouses, and minors.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the transaction involved a significant move in the shareholder composition of the company. The transaction’s execution will be reviewed in the subsequent Board of Directors meeting, as per the company’s regulatory requirements.
The disclosure highlights the procedural adherence to Section 105 of the Securities Act, 2015, ensuring the holding period for such transactions extends beyond six months unless otherwise managed through financial compensations to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). This acquisition reflects ongoing regulatory compliance and the strategic interests of substantial shareholders in the company’s stock.