CEMPACASMAYO Rebuts Regulator's Allegations of False Financials and Legal Violations Amidst Holcim Expense Dispute

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This filing reveals a critical and escalating dispute between Cementos Pacasmayo and the Peruvian securities regulator, SMV, fueled by concerns from a major institutional investor, AFP HABITAT. The SMV is making serious allegations, including potential violations of securities laws related to false information in financial statements and corporate governance reports, as well as questioning the independence of the external auditor. While the company vigorously defends its accounting practices and corporate governance, the sheer magnitude of the disputed expenses (S/ 77.6 million, representing a significant portion of 2025 net income) combined with the regulator's strong stance and the involvement of a large pension fund creates substantial uncertainty and risk. Investors should monitor this situation closely for potential restatements, fines, or legal actions, as the outcome could materially impact the company's financial standing and reputation.

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• Regulatory Scrutiny Escalates

  The Peruvian securities regulator (SMV) alleges false information, legal violations (exceeding profit sharing limits, Article 12(c) TUO LMV, Penal Code Article 245-A), and questions auditor independence regarding S/ 77.6 million in 'Holcim acquisition' expenses.

• Company Defends Accounting & Governance

  CEMPACASMAYO asserts its 2025 financial statements comply with IFRS, were audited with an unqualified opinion, and that board decisions followed corporate governance, while challenging the SMV's authority.

• Institutional Investor Pressure

  The SMV's investigation was prompted by AFP HABITAT, a major pension fund administrator, which questioned the expenses and threatened to vote against management and the 2025 financial statements.

• Dispute Over Senior Management Payments

  The SMV highlights a contradiction between the company's corporate governance reports (denying change-of-control compensation) and its claim of 'prior contractual obligation' for significant senior management bonuses.

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This filing reveals a critical and escalating dispute between Cementos Pacasmayo and the Peruvian securities regulator, SMV, fueled by concerns from a major institutional investor, AFP HABITAT. The SMV is making serious allegations, including potential violations of securities laws related to false information in financial statements and corporate governance reports, as well as questioning the independence of the external auditor. While the company vigorously defends its accounting practices and corporate governance, the sheer magnitude of the disputed expenses (S/ 77.6 million, representing a significant portion of 2025 net income) combined with the regulator's strong stance and the involvement of a large pension fund creates substantial uncertainty and risk. Investors should monitor this situation closely for potential restatements, fines, or legal actions, as the outcome could materially impact the company's financial standing and reputation.