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Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>KSE-100 index companies posted earnings of Rs409bn in 3QFY25, up 2% YoY, while excluding Banks, profitability declined by 5% YoY to Rs243bn.</li><li>The banking sector's earnings increased by 14% YoY to Rs166bn, driven by an increase in both Net Interest Income and Non-Interest Income.</li><li>KSE 100 index companies announced cash dividends of Rs119bn, down 6% YoY, translating into a 29% dividend payout in 3QFY25.</li></ul>

KSE-100 index companies posted earnings of Rs409bn in 3QFY25, up 2% YoY, while excluding Banks, profitability declined by 5% YoY to Rs243bn.The banking sector's earnings increased by 14% YoY to Rs166bn, driven by an increase in both Net Interest Income and Non-Interest Income.KSE 100 index companies announced cash dividends of Rs119bn, down 6% YoY, translating into a 29% dividend payout in 3QFY25.

Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW PK)

Pakistan Strategy – Corporate Profitability in 3QFY25; Earnings up 2%