Keya Group (Bengali: কেয়া গ্রুপ) is a Bangladeshi diversified conglomerate based in Dhaka. The company was founded by Abdul Khalek Pathan in 1983. It is one of the largest cosmetic brands in Bangladesh.[1]
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| Company type | Public |
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| DSE: KEYACOSMET CSE: KEYACOSMET | |
| Industry | Consumer goods |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Abdul Khaleque Pathan |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Area served | Bangladesh |
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| Brands | List
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| Revenue |  ৳9.01 billion (US$75 million)(FY 2020) |
 ৳1.83 billion (US$15 million)(FY 2020) | |
| ৳236.38 million (US$2.0 million)(FY 2020) | |
| Total assets | ৳22.66 billion (US$190 million)(FY 2020) |
| Total equity | ৳209.3 million (US$1.7 million)(FY 2020) |
History
editKeya Cosmetics Limited was established in 1996.[2] Its founder and chairperson is Abdul Khaleque Pathan.[3] It paid 10 to 50 percent dividends on its stocks in 2001.[3]
Keya Detergent Limited and Keya Soap Chemicals Limited were merged with Keya Cosmetics Limited in 2010.[3] Keya Soap Chemicals was the only company not listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange.[4]
Keya Cosmetics announced that it will sponsor Suhrawardy Cup National under-19 football championship.[5]
Keya Cotton Mills, Keya Knit Composite, and Keya Spinning Mills were merged in 2015 with Keya Cosmetics.[3] Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission initially opposed the move as the three companies were burdened with large liabilities while Key Cosmetics is listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange.[6] The merger received approval from Bangladesh High Court.[7] In September 2015, about 500 Keya Knit Composite Limited workers felt sick after drinking water at the canteen.[8] 100 more workers fell sick a few days at the same factory.[8]
The company shares performed well in the Dhaka Stock Market in 2007.[9] The sponsor directors reduced shares from 62 percent to 46 percent in 2017.[3] They failed to offload further shares due to lack of demand.[3] The company shifted its office from Banani to Gazipur, where its factories are located, to reduce costs.[3] The company has 8.5 billion taka in long-term loans and 6.3 billion in short-term loans.[3] The same year Anti-Corruption Commission arrested the Chairperson of Keya Group, Abdul Khaleque Pathan, for allegedly embezzling 1.11 billion taka from Bangladesh Krishi Bank Limited.[10][11] Financial Reporting Council Bangladesh estimated that Keya Group had laundered more than 10 billion taka through their European subsidiary.[3]
In May 2018, Keya Group signed an agreement with Khulna University to research crab farming in Bangladesh.[12] Abdul Khaleque Pathan, his wife, Feroza Begum, and son, Tansin Keya, sold two billion taka worth of shares to pay off bank loans in 2018.[13] Keya also violated Dhaka Stock Exchange rules by not publishing their quarterly statements.[14] Four directors of Keya Group were fined on 24 July 2018 by Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission.[15]
Keya Group has 1.57 billion taka loan from Pubali Bank.[16] An investigation by Dhaka Stock Exchange found irregularities in the company's shares.[16] It had been suffering from financial problems.[16]
Sister Concerns
edit- Keya Cosmetics Limited[2] (Keya Soap, lifeguard, active toothpaste,[17] Super Saloon,[18] and Ice Magic[19])
- Keya Europe[20]
- Keya Cotton Mills[21]
- Keya Knit Composite[21]
- Keya Agro Process Limited[21]
- Keya Yarn Mills Limited[22]
- Keya Cotton Mills[23]
- Khaleque Knitting and Garments Industries Private Limited[24]
- Keya Spinning Mills[24]
- Knit Composite Division[25]
References
edit- ^ "The 10 Best Cosmetic Manufacturers in Bangladesh". Infoisinfo. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ a b "Keya Cosmetics Ltd – Keya Group". Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "The stunning fall from grace of Keya Cosmetics, a once beloved brand". The Daily Star. 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Keya plans merger of 3 units". The Daily Star. 2010-12-06. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Keya to sponsor U-19 football". The Daily Star. 1999-01-23. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Keya's merger move hits controversy". The Daily Star. 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "IPOs of Olympic Accessories, Keya Cosmetics get regulator's nod". The Daily Star. 2015-02-26. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ a b "100 RMG workers of Keya Group fall sick again". The Daily Star. 2015-09-13. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Investors gamble on Keya Cosmetics". The Daily Star. 2017-07-10. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "ACC arrests Keya Group chairman". New Age. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Keya Yarn boss held over misappropriating Tk 111cr". The Daily Star. 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Khulna University, Keya Group sign deal for crab industry development". Dhaka Tribune. 2018-05-23. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Keya Cosmetics share weighed down by sponsors' selloffs". The Daily Star. 2018-05-03. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Keya not publishing financial statements". The Daily Star. 2018-06-06. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "BSEC fines Keya Cosmetics directors". Dhaka Tribune. 2018-07-24. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ a b c "Keya up the creek". The Daily Star. 2021-01-06. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Personal Care – Keya Cosmetics Ltd". Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Men's Care – Keya Cosmetics Ltd". Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Summer Care – Keya Cosmetics Ltd". Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Keya Europe". www.keyaeurope.com. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ a b c "Keya Agro". keyagroupbd.com. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Keya Yarn Mills Ltd – Keya Group". Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Keya Cotton Mills – Keya Group". Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ a b "Keya Spinning Mills – Keya Group". Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "Keya Knit Composite – Keya Group". Retrieved 2021-06-01.