Bata Pakistan Limited
Bata Pakistan Limited (PSX: BATA) was incorporated in Pakistan in 1951 and became public in 1979. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of all kinds of footwear along with sale of accessories and hosiery items. Bafin B.V. (Nederland) is the parent company of BATA whereas the ultimate parent company is Compass Limited, Bermuda. As of December 31, 2023, BATA has 444 retail outlets…
Bata Pakistan Limited, a footwear manufacturer and seller, was founded in Pakistan in 1951 and went public in 1979. Bafin B.V. (Netherlands) controls the company, with Compass Limited, Bermuda as the ultimate parent. As of December 31, 2023, BATA operated 444 retail stores throughout Pakistan. The company produces 18.394 million pairs of footwear annually, with a total of 7.56 million shares outstanding held by 2032 shareholders as of December 31, 2025.
BAFIN B.V. owns 75.21 percent of the shares, followed by NIT & ICP with 15.21 percent. Local general public holds 5.41 percent, insurance companies 2.42 percent, and pension funds 1.32 percent. The remaining shares are divided among other types of shareholders. BATA has experienced positive growth in its top line from 2021 to 2023, except for a decline in 2024 and 2025, with net losses in those years. The company's margins improved from 2020 to 2022 before declining again in 2023.
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