Clarification of Press Commentary

Beximco Pharmaceuticals PLC

15 September 2026

 

15 September 2026

BEXIMCO PHARMACEUTICALS PLC.

Clarification of Press Commentary

Beximco Pharmaceuticals PLC. ("the Company"; AIM Symbol: BXP, LEI No.: 213800IMBBD6TIOQGB56), the fast-growing manufacturer of generic pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients, provides clarification to some press reports that appeared in Bangladesh media on 15 September 2026 suggesting that Salman F Rahman has agreed to resign from the Beximco Pharmaceuticals Board and step down as Vice-Chairman as the Company reconstitutes the Board.

These press reports relate to the hearing of Writ Petition No. 525 of 2025 (challenging the proposed appointment by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (“BSEC”) of nine additional independent non-executive directors to the Company's Board) and Writ Petition No. 1243 of 2026 (challenging the BSEC's order to hold a Board Meeting onboarding the nine additional independent directors) which, further to previous announcements, are continuing in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.

As part of its discussions with BSEC to settle these cases, the Company can confirm that it has proposed potential changes to the composition of its Board including the potential resignation of Salman F Rahman as Vice-Chairman. These proposals are under discussion at this stage and are subject to final agreement by the Company and BSEC, in addition to successful completion, by the Company’s Nominated Adviser, of any due diligence checks, on any proposed new directors, in compliance with the AIM Rules for Companies.

Further announcements will be made as appropriate.

For further information please visit www.beximcopharma.com or enquire to:

Beximco Pharma

Mohammad Ali Nawaz, Chief Financial Officer Tel: [phone], Ext. 20030 Mohammad Asad Ullah, FCS Executive Director & Company Secretary Tel: [phone], Ext. 10140

SPARK Advisory Partners Limited (Nominated Adviser) Mark Brady / Andrew Emmott Tel: [phone] / 3555

SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP (Broker) Matthew Johnson Tel: [phone]

FTI Consulting Simon Conway / Sam Purewal / Lucy Molloy Tel: [phone]

Notes to Editors

About Beximco Pharmaceuticals PLC

Beximco Pharma is a leading manufacturer and exporter of medicines based in Bangladesh. Since its inception in 1976, the Company remains committed to health and wellbeing of people across all the continents by providing access to contemporary medicines. Company's broad portfolio of generics encompasses diverse delivery systems such as tablets, capsules, liquids, semi-solids, intravenous fluids, metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, sterile ophthalmic drops, insulins, prefilled syringes, injectables, nebuliser solutions, oral soluble films etc. The Company also undertakes contract manufacturing for multinational and leading global generic pharmaceutical companies.

Beximco Pharma′s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are certified by global regulatory authorities of USA, Europe, Australia, Canada, GCC and Latin America, among others and it has a geographic footprint in more than 50 countries. More than 6000 employees are driving the company towards achieving its aspiration to be among the most admired companies in the region.

 

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