### JAT Holdings Records 7% Revenue Growth Amid Cyclone Challenges 📈

JAT Holdings PLC demonstrated resilience in Q3 FY 2025/26, overcoming disruptions from cyclone Ditwah while marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. • Overall Financials • Revenue: Up 7% YoY to Rs. 8.1 Bn. • Gross Profit: Increased 14% YoY to Rs. 2.95 Bn. • GP Margin: Strengthened to 36% (from 34%) due to vertical integration and pricing discipline. • Profit After Tax (PAT): Fell 23% YoY to Rs. 774 Mn, impacted by storm-related sales losses and tax adjustments. • Sector & Market Performance • Local Revenue: Grew 9% YoY, led by wood coatings, decorative paints, and EV charger manufacturing. • Export Revenue: Remained stable at Rs. 2.01 Bn (+0.5% YoY). • Bangladesh: Faced a 16% YoY decline but showed a 9% recovery QoQ, indicating a stabilization trend. • Strategic Global Expansion • Mirotone Acquisition: Acquired New Zealand’s leading industrial wood coatings firm (established 1935). • Australasia Entry: The move provides immediate access to the Australian market with a relaunch planned within 6 months. • Vertical Integration: Efficiency gains from internal production of acrylic binders and alkyd resins continue to support margin expansion. _Note: Results reflect a recovery trajectory for Q4 based on pent-up domestic demand._