DH Partners and Cyan Ltd to Merge with Dawood Lawrencepur

DH Partners Limited (DHPL) has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a landmark amalgamation with Cyan Limited and Dawood Lawrencepur Limited (DLL), aiming to consolidate their operations into a single, stronger listed entity. The decision was disclosed to the Pakistan Stock Exchange and is subject to regulatory and court approvals. Under the proposed Scheme of Arrangement, DHPL and Cyan will merge with and into DLL. As part of the deal, DLL will issue new shares to the shareholders of DHPL and Cyan at swap ratios of 4.7724 DLL shares for every 100 DHPL shares and 7.2974 DLL shares for every 100 Cyan shares. The ratios were determined based on audited financials as of October 31, 2025, independent property valuations, and advice from a jointly appointed financial advisor. The amalgamation is designed to bring together companies with similar business activities, creating a unified strategic direction and operational structure. Management expects the move to strengthen the balance sheet of the surviving entity, diversify its asset base, and improve its borrowing capacity and financial resilience. The merger will also integrate governance systems and controls, streamlining oversight and decision-making. Cost efficiencies are anticipated through the elimination of duplicate functions, reduced administrative and regulatory expenses, and better resource utilization. By consolidating investment holdings into a single listed platform, the new entity aims to enable more effective capital allocation, broaden its shareholder base, and enhance market visibility and depth. The transaction is pending corporate and regulatory approvals, as well as the sanction of the Islamabad High Court.