The 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the shareholders of IDLC Finance PLC. has been arranged on May 14, 2026 (Thursday) through a digital platform in compliance with the directives set by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC). In line with the directives of Bangladesh Bank, the Board of Directors proposed a cash dividend of 15% (Taka 1.50 per share) and stock dividend of 5% for the year 2025, which was approved by the shareholders of IDLC at the AGM.

Kazi Mahmood Sattar, Chairman, IDLC Finance PLC.; other Directors Akhtar Ahmed, Chairman of the Executive Committee; Wasiful Hoq, Chairman of the Risk Management Committee; Kazi Mahbub Masud, FCA; Md. Zakir Hossain; Independent Directors Noor Un Nahar, Chairman of Audit Committee; Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman; along with M Jamal Uddin, Managing Director & CEO, IDLC Finance; Masud Karim Majumder, FCA, Group Chief Financial Officer; and Abul Fazal Mohamed Rubayat FCS FCMA CGMA FCPA, Group Company Secretary; were present at the meeting.

During their speech, both the Chairman and the MD & CEO welcomed the participating shareholders and thanked them for their continued support.

Kazi Mahmood Sattar, Chairman, IDLC Finance, said, “Our financial sector is going through a period where resilience alone is no longer sufficient. Institutions are being assessed on the quality of their predictive and preparative measures according to the market. In 2025, IDLC remained cautious with risk calibration and capital efficiency while continuing to invest in areas that strengthen long-term competitiveness. The dividend approved at this AGM reflects our capacity to maintain balance and stay confident in a changing operating environment”.

M Jamal Uddin, MD & CEO, IDLC Finance, said, “Over the past year, we have focused on improving the structural quality of our business by improving operational responsiveness and ensuring prudent portfolio management. The progress so far is encouraging because it positions IDLC to participate more meaningfully in the next phases, as valued stakeholders increasingly seek financial partners that can combine advisory capability and institutional reliability”.