Lucky Core Industries LimitedPSX: LCI

Financial results for the 2nd quarter / half year ended december 31, 2025

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LUCKY CORE INDUSTRIES

The General Manager

Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited Stock Exchange Building,

Stock Exchange Road, Karachi.

Dear Sir,

Lucky Core Industries Limited

5 West W'hart, Karachi Z4000

T +92 21 3231 3717 22

UAN 111 00 200

https://www.lucFycore.com

January 27, 2026 LCI/ComSec/05/2026

FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE 2NDQUARTER / HALF YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025

We wish to inform you that the Board of Directors of Lucky Core Industries Limited (the "Company") in their meeting held on January 26, 2026 has approved the un-audited Financial Statements of the Company for the 2'd quarter / half year ended December 31, 2025 and is pleased to announce the consolidated and nn-consolidated results of the same which are attached as Annexure 'Al to A4' and 'BI to B4' respectively.

DIVIDEND

The Board ofDirectors has approved an interim cash dividend in respect of the financial year ending June 30, 2C26 at the rate of 262.5% i.e. PKR 5.25/- per share ofPKR 2/- each to be payable to the shareholders.

The above entitlement will be paid to the shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members on February 06, 2026 (close ofbusiness).

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Attached as "Annexure - Al to A4" (consolidated results) and "Annexure - BI to B4" (un-consolidated results).

FINANCIAL RESULTS - OVERVIEW

On a consolidated basis, Net Turnover for the six months at PKR 56,33 7 million is lower by 9%'o than the same period last year (SPLY). Whereas, the Operating Result at PKR 7,785 mi11ior is lower by 17% compared to the SPLY. Profit After Tax (PAT) for the six months at PKR 4,599 million is 28% lower than the SPLY, whereas Earnings per Share (EPS) attributed to the owners of the holding company a: PKR 9.96 is 28% lower than the SPLY.

On a standalone basis, PAT and EPS for the six months period under review at PKR 4,848 million and PKR 10.50, respectively, are 23% lower than the SPLY.

Overall,' during the first six months, easing inflation, exchange rate stabiliy, and reductions in policy rates contributed to broader economic improvement. Despite these positive macroeconomic developments, the Company's business operations continued to face challenges arising from cheaper imports, further aggravated by duty reductions, higher energy costs, and muted market demand. The Company continues to navigate these challenges through a sustained focus on portfolio diversification, effective margin management, and operational efficiencies.





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LCI

LUCKY CCRE INDUSTRIES

Lucky Core Industries Limited

BOOK CLOSURE

The share transfer books of the Company will be closed from February 09, 202s to February 11, 2026 (both days inclusive). Transfers received in order at the office of the Company's Share Registrar Ws. FAMCO Share Registration Services (Private) Limited, 8-F, Nursery, Block-6, P.E.C.H.S. Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi, by the close of business on February 06, 2026 will be treated in time to entitle the transferees for the purpose of above interim cash dividend.

APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE - DESIGNATE

As approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on January 26, 2026, z•e are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sainar Hayat as Chief Executive - Designate of the Company, with effect from April 1, 2026.

The Board wishes to extend its heartfelt appreciation and profound gratitude to our current Chief Executive, Mr. Asif Jooma, who will retire in May 2026. Mr. Jooma's leadership, commitment, and stewardslñp have been instrumental in the Company's growth over the past 13 years. Under his guidance, the Company has achieved significant milestones which include driving growth in the Company's Soda Ash Business, introduction of susta'inab1e recycled Polyester capability and diversification into infant nutrition through a strategic partnership with Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd. His stewardship in expanding the Company's pharmaceutical footprint has positioned the Corripany as a leading pharmaceutical company in Pakistan, ranking among the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in Pakistan. Under his leadership, the Company's net turnover grew from approximately PKR 35 billion (December 31, 2012) to PKR 120 billion (as at tune 30, 2025).

Mr. Jooma will continue to serve as ChiefExecutive until the completion ofhis , ensuring a smooth transition. Mr. Samar Hayat will assume the position of Chief Executive of the Company, subject to Board approval after the election of the Board ofDirectors in May 2026.

o f ithful ,

kdi J3fiatia Bawany Company Secretary

Enc1: As above.

CC: The Commissioner

Company Law Division

Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan, NIC Building, Jinnali Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad

Director / HOD



Surveillance, Supervision and Enforcement Department

Securities & Exchange Commission ofPakistan, NIC Building, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad



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LUCKY CORE INDUSTRIES

LUCKY CORE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025

Lucky Core Industries Limited

Annexure - AI

For the three

months

For the three

months

For the six

months

For the six

months

period ended

period ended

period ended

period ended

December

December

December

December

31, 2025

31, 2024

31, 2025

31, 2024

------------------------------(PKRin'O00)---------------------------

Net turnover

27,714,577

31,517.064

56,336,993

62,245,694

Cost of sales

(21,332,B58)

(24,051,063)

(43,791,410)

(47,985,909)

Gross profit

6,381,719

7,466,001

12,545,583

14,259,785

Selling and diskibution expenses

(1,724,345)

(1,674,915)

(3,460,034)

(3,701,277)

Administration and general expenses

(649,755)

(628,807)

(1,*00,554)

(1,158,697)

Operating result

4,007,619

5,162,279

7,784,995

9,399,811

Finance costs

(575,273)

6715 9

11 2

(1,300,478)

Exchange loss

(23,075)

(13,753)

) (29,124)

(8,167)

Workers' profit participation fund

(102,588)

(159,896)

(196,312)

(267,432)

Workers' welfare fund

(66,099)

(120,758)

(132,270)

(189,754)

Other charges

(40,844)

(62,637J

| (82,098)

(92,021

(807,879)

(1,028,563)

(1,559,101)

(1,857,852)

Gain on bargain purchase

292,555

292,555

Other income

664,747

1,458,834

1,203,515

2,280,278

Share of profit from associate

44,6 6

39,888

80,364

32,242

Profit before final taxes and income tax

3,909,133

5,924,993

7,509,773

10,147,034

Taxation - Final taxes (18) - (90,304) (12,536)

Profit before income tax

*,909,115

5,924,993

7,419,469

10,134,498

Taxation - Income tax

Current

(12 2 57

(2274481

2 7 )

3 684 9 6)

Deferred

7 10

9683 (1 22 2 | (78,391)

(1,462,16t)

(2,177,648)

(2,820,915)

(3,763,357)

Profit for the period

2,446,954

3,747,345

4,598,554

6,371,141

Attributable to:

Owners of the Holding Company

2,446,815

3,747,077

4,598,275

6,371,028

Non-controlling interests 139 2,446,954

268 3.747,345

279 4,598,554

113 6,371,141

(Restated) (Restated)

)

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(Restated)

5.30 8.11 9.96

(Restated)

13.80

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Basic and diluted earnings per share







LUCKY CORE INDUSTR IES

Lucky Core Industries Limited

Annexure-A2

LUCKY CORE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2025

December 31,

2025

June 30,

2025

(Unauclited)

(Audited)

--• (PKR

in '000)-------------

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

39,104,139

38,843788

Infangible assets

3,119,603

3,115,931

Right-of-use assets

307,480

368,211

42,531,222

42,297,930

Long-ferm investments

10,926,901

4 0,846,537

Long-term loans

986,100

877, 213

Long-term deposits and other assets

a69,223

850, 669

12,782,224

12,574.419

55,3t3,446

54,872,349

Curren t assets

Sfores, spares and consumab Ies

3,767,146

3,533,309

Sfock-in-trade

21,555,222

17,134,770

Trade debts

4,828,331

5,068,742

Loans and advances

1,456,994

1,258, 230

Short-term deposits and prepaymenIs

1,214,233

833,129

Other receivables

2,012,413

1,426,023

Shon-term investments

20,143,524

19,125,115

Cash and bank balances

415, 049

1,077,482

55,392,912

49,456.600

Totab assets

110,706,358

1 04,329,149

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Share cap itat and reserves

Authorised capifal

7,500,000, 000 (June 30, 2025: 1,500,000,000) ordinary shares of PKR 2

(June 30, 2025: PKR 10) each

15,000, 000

15.000.000

Issued, subscribed and paid-up capital

461,795,250 (J une 30, 2025: 92,359,050) ordinary shares of PKR 2

(J une 30, 2025: PKR 10) each

923,591

923,591

Capifal reserves

18,309, 643

18,309, 643



?7,483,7 26

ñfi.74R .5R2

Attributable to the equity holders of the holding company

56,716,960

5#,98,8 6

Non-controlling interests

11,067

10,788

Total equity

56,728,027

54,992, 604

Non-c urrent liabilities

Staff refirement beneflts

151,40d

153,691

Long-term Ioans

9,051,171

9,539,945

Lease liabilities

256,913

307,146

Deferred income - government grant

396, 635

477,833

Deferred tax liability - nel

7,557,507

7,405, 264

17,413,630

7,883,779

CurrenI IT abilities

Trade and other payables

17.294,587



15,720,159

Accrued mark-up

1,160,281

9 42,298

Short-ferm financing

12,717,223

0,b07,003

Taxation - net

3,049, 010

2,289,475

Curren t portion of long-term loans

1,920,790

1,573,866

Current portion of lease liabilifies

85,863

81,649

Current portion of deferred income - government grant

168,722

181, 422

Unclaimed di? dend

168,225

157.102

36,564,701

Total equity and liabilities

110,706,358

104.329.149

Contingencies and Commitmen ts



LUCKY CORE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE SIX MONTHS PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025

Annexure-A3

Issued,

Revenu e reserve -

Non•controIIing



subscribed and Capital ""*'* Unappropriated Total Reserves

interests t0tdT

..............................................................( gR jq 'g gg)..............................-...-........-...-..............

Bal an ce as at July 1, 2024 {Audited}

923,591 18,309,643 30,213,786 d8,523,429

10,725 49,457,745

Profi t for lhe period- resfafed

Other comprehenswe incom e for the period nef ol

6,371, 028



6,371,141



113



Total comprehensive income for the period

Transaction with owners:

Final dividend for the year ended June 30, 2024 @ PKR 33 per share

Bal ance as at December 31, 2024 (U nau dited) - restated

  • - 6,371, 028 6,371,028

(Z,047,849) (3,047,849)

923,591 18,309, 643 33,536,965 51,846,608

113 6,371,141

(3, 047,849)

10,838 52,781, 037



Profif for the penod

Other comprehensive incom e for the period - nef of

386 094 5 3 6 094 8 0 4

3 9) 34 69 | f34 2|69)

Total comprehensive income for the period - - 5,351,825 5,351,825 (50) 5,351,775

Trans action with owners:

interim dividend for the year ended June 30, 2025 @ PKR 34 per share

Bal ance as at June 30, 2025 (Audited)

t3,1 40,208) (3, 1 40,208)

923,59 8,309, 643 35, 748, 6B2 54,058,225

(3,14 0,208)

10,788 54,992,604

Profit for the period

Other comprehensive income for the period - net of a

- 4,598,275 4,598, 275 279 4.598,554

Total comprehensive income for tfie period

I ransactlon with owners:

FmaI dividend for the year ended

June 30, 2025 @ PKR 6.20 per share

Balance as at December 31, 2025 (Unaudited)

- - 4,598, 275 4,598,275

(2163131) (2,863134)

923,591 18,309, Gd3 37,4B3,72G 55,793,3G9

279 4,598,554

(2.863, 13 )

1 1, 0 G7 5G,720,027







Annexure - A4

LUCKY CORE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) FOR THE SIX MONTHS PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025

(Restated)

December 31, December 31,

2025 2024

..............(pgR jn 'gOg)..............

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash generated from operations Payments for

Non-management staff gratuity and eligible retired employees' medical scheme Staff retirement benefit plan

Income taxes and final taxes Interest on loans / finances

Net cash generated from operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Capital expenditure

Payment for acquisition of business

Proceeds from disposal of operating fixed assets Interest income received

Short-term investments made Short-term investments disposed

Net cash used in investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

6,749,244 14, 782,447

(9,272) (12,957)

(34,191) (22,944)

(1,999,441) (2,309,965)

(874,296) (1,140,356) 3,832,044 11,296,225

(2,538,328)

10,918

10,472

65,000

(5,B38,648)

(6,311, 649)

221,400

41,042

(265,000)

(2,451,938) (12,152,855)

Long-term loans obtained "

Long-term loans iopaid

Export refinance facility (repaid) / obtained Foreign exchange loan obtained

Short term running finance obtained / (repaid) Payment of lease liabilities

Dividends paid

Net cash (used in) / generated from financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period comprise of:

Cash and bank balances Short term investments



317,590

(553,040)

(400,000)

1,413,106

1,197,024

(81,802)

(2,852,008)

(959,130)

420,976

19,810,597

20,231,573

4t5,049

19,816,524

20,23t,573

6,975,633

(G00,550) 2,109,000

3,323,998

(3,849,488)

(93,630)

(3,035,605)

4,740,352

3,883,722

17,159,489

21, 043,211

1,305,352

19,737,859 21,043,211

YBG

Annexure - B1

LUCKY CORE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

UNCONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS (UNAUDITED) FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025

(Restated) (Restated)

For the For the

three three

months months

period period

ended ended

December December

31, 2025 31. 2024

For the For the six months six months period period

ended ended

December December

31, 2025 31, 2024



(575,273)

(671,519)

(1,119,297)

(1,300,478)

(22,821)

(13,809)

(28,557)

(10,522)

(101,791)

(158,500)

(194,377)

(264,235)

(66,096)

(120,716)

(132,262)

(189,702)

(40,374)

(61,762)

(81,026)

(91,146)

(PKR in '000)

Net turnover

27,762,531

31,534,917

56,376,327

62,272,279

Cost of sales

(21,403,241)

(24,096,656)

(43,876,168)

(48,073,976)

Gross profit

6,359,290

7,438,261

12,500,159

14,198,303

Selling and distribution expenses

(1,724,345)

(1,674,916)

(3,460,034)

(3,701,278)

Administration and general expenses

(649,409)

(628,232)

(1,299,904)

(1,156,963)

Operating profit

3,985,536

5,135,113

7,740,221

9,340,062

Finance costs

Exchange loss

Workers' profit participation fund

Workers' welfare fund

Other charges

(806,355)

(1,026,306)

(1,555,519)

(1,856,083)

Gain on bargain purchase

292,555

292,555

Other income

664,594

1,456,654

1,543,240

2,277,035

Profit before final taxes and income tax

3,843,775

5,858,016

7,727,942

10,053,569

Taxation - Final taxes

-

-

(90,143)

(12,536)

Profit before income tax

Taxation - Income tax

3,843,775

5,858,016

7,637,799

10,041,033

Current

(1,291,943)

(2,273,889)



(2,668,559)



(3,684,234)

Deferred

(152,692)

108,423

(120,900)

(68,792)

(1,444,635)

(2,165,466)

(2,789,459)

(3,753,026)

Profit for the period 2,399, 140

3.692,550

4,848,340

6,288,007

(PKR)

Basic and diluted earnings per share

(Restated) (Restated)

.

8.00 .



. . .. . 1. 0.50 13...6. .2 .





LUCKY CORE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

UNC ONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2025

Annexure - B2

December 31,

June 30,

2025

2025

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

ASSETS

- (PKR

in '000) •

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

38,917,478

38,637,751

Intangible assets

3,1 19,603

3,115,931

Right-of-use assets

307,480

368.21 1

42,344,561

42.121.893

Long-term investments

£,41£,491

Z,41J,401

Long-term loans

983,623

874,088

Long-term deposits and other assets

867,211

848,282

4,263,325

4.134.861

46,607,886

46,256,754

Current assets

Stores, spares and consumables

3,66d, 065



Stock-in-trade

21,451,566

16,936,671

Trade debts

4,814,208

5, 043,132

Loans and advances

1,451,169

1,252,652

Short-lerm deposits and prepayments

1,206,225

825,220

Other receivables

2.300,678

1,378,320

Short-term investments

20,120,703

19,103,368

Cash and bank balances

401,744

831,940

55.434,358

48,821,866

Total assets

1 02,042,244

95,078.620

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Share capital and reserves

Authorised capital

7,500,000,000 (June 30, 2025: 1,500,000,000) ordinary shares of PKR 2

(June 30, 2025: PKR 10) each

15,000,000

15.00 0.000

Issued, subscribed and paid-up capital

461,795,250 (June 30, 2025: 92,359,050) ordinary shares of PKR 2

(June 30, 2025: PKR 10) each

923,591

923,591

Capital reserves

16,309, 643

18,309,643

Revenue reserve - unappropriated profit

31,744,065

29,758,856

Total equity

50,977.299

48,992,090

LIABILITIES

Non-current liabilities

Staff retirement benefits

149,838



Long-term loans

9, 051,171

9,'339,945

Lease liabilities

256,913

307,146

Deferred income - government grant

396,635

477,833

Deferred tax liability - net

4,039,654

3,918,753

13,894,211

14,395,703

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

17,915,042



Accrued mark-up

1.160,281

g42,2g8

Short-term financing

12,717,223

10,507,093

Taxation - net

3,034,588

2,275,170

Current portion of long-term loans

1,920,790

1,573,868

Current portion of lease liabilities

85,863

81,649

Current portion of deferred income - government grant

168,722

181,122

Unclaimed dividend

168,225

157,102

37,17 0,734

31,690,827

Total equity and liabilities

102,042,244

95.078,620

Contlngenules and Commltments



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LUCKY CORE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

UNGONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025

Annexure - B3

Issued, subscribed and paid-up capital

Capital reserves

Revenue reserve -unappropriated profit

Total



Balance as at July 1, 2024 (Audited)

923,591

18,309,643

24,342,772

43,576,006

Profit for the period - restated

Other comprehensive income for the period - net of tax



Total comprehensive income for the period

6,288,007

6,288,007

Transaction with owners:

Final dividend for the year ended

June 30, 2024 @ PKR 33 per share

(3,047,849)

(3,047,849)

Balance as at December 31, 2024 (Unaudited) - restated



923,591

18,309,643

27,582,930

46,816,164

Profit for the period

5 350 403

5 350 403

Other comprehensive income for the period - net of tax (34 269 34 269)

Total comprehensive income for the period

-

5,316,134

5,316,134

Transaction with owners:

Interim dividend for the year ended June 30, 2025 @ PKR 34 per share

(3,140,208)

(3,140,208)

Balance as at June 30, 2025 (Audited)

923,591

18,309,643

29,758,856

48,992,090

Profit for the period

Other comprehensive income for the period - net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the period

4,848,340

4,848,340

Transaction with owners:

Final dividend for the year ended

June 30, 2025 @ PKR 6.20 per share

(2,863,131)

(2,863,131)

Balance as at December 31, 2025 (Unaudited)

923,591

18,309,643

31,744,065

50,977,299



6,288,007

6,288,007



t 4,848,340

4,848,340

YBG

Annexure - B4

LUCKY CORE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

UNCONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) FOR THE SIX MONTHS PERIOD ENDED DE cEMBER 31, 2025

(Restated)

Note

December 31,

2025

December 31,

2024

-----------------(PKR in '000) •

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash generated from operations Payments for:

Non-management staff gratuity and eligible retired employees'

6,938,400

14,615,810

medical scheme

(9,272)

(12,957)

Staff retirement benefit plans

(34,191)

(22,944)

Income taxes and final taxes

(1,999,283)

(2,309,963)

Interest on loans / finances

(874,296)

(1,140,358)

Net cash generated from operating activities

4,021,358

11,129,588

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Capital expenditure

(2,496,479)

(5,823,400)

Payment for acquisition of business

(6,311,649)

Proceeds from disposal of operating fixed assets

10,918

221,400

Interest income received

10,472

41,042

Short-term investments made

(265,000)

Short-lerm investments disposed

65,000

Net cash used in investing activities

(2,410,089)

(12,137,607)

CASH FI OWS FROM FINANOINC AOTIVITIF S

Long-term loans obtained

317,590

6,975,633

Long-term loans repaid

(553,040)

(689,556)

Export refinance facility (repaid) / obtained

(400,000)

2,109,000

Foreign exchange loan obtained

1,413,106

3,323,998

Short term running finance obtained / (repaid)

1,197,024

(3,849,488)

Payment of lease llabllltles

(81,802)

(93,630)

Dividend paid

(2,852,008)

(3,035,605)

Net cash (used in) / generated from financing activities

(959,130)

4,740,352

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

652,139

3,732,333

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

19,543,308

17,122,406

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

20,195,447

20,854,739

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period comprise of:

Cash and bank balances

401,744

1,138,173

Short term investments

19,793,703

19,716,566

20,195,447

20,854,739







YBG

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