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Hassan Kassim joins Ex-Pack Board | Daily FT

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Friday May 22, 2026 Friday, 22 May 2026 00:02 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons PLC has appointed Hassan Kassim to its Board as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director.

Claims checked 11
Techniques found 2
Topics 2

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What happened

Friday May 22, 2026 Friday, 22 May 2026 00:02 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons PLC has appointed Hassan Kassim to its Board as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director.

Why it matters

Kassim serves as the Deputy Chairman and Group Director of Aberdeen Holdings Ltd., one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerates with investments spanning aviation, logistics, financial services, commodities, packaging, travel, and consumer businesses.

Common ground

The Group’s portfolio includes notable enterprises such as FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s only privately held airline; Fits Express, the sole authorised UPS agent in Sri Lanka; Expack PLC, a publicly listed leader in corrugated packaging solutions; and Baraka, a…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.ft.lk/business/Hassan-Kassim-joins-Ex-Pack-Board/34-792272

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons PLC has appointed Hassan Kassim to its Board as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director.”
VERIFIED
The company's own governance/executive committee page lists Mohamed Hassan S. Kassim as a Director.
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web search NEUTRAL — Executive Committee: Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC. Manager. Positions held Since.Director. Committees Since. Mohamed Hassan S. Kassim.
https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/EX-PACK-CORRUGATE…
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web search NEUTRAL — EX-PACK CORRUGATED CARTONS PLC is a company based in Sri Lanka.External link for EX-PACK CORRUGATED CARTONS PLC. Industry.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/expack-corrugated-cartons-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC engages in the manufacture and sale of printed corrugated cartons in Sri Lanka, Other South Asia, and internationally. The company’s products include regular slotted car…
https://www.investing.com/equities/expack-corrugated-cartons
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Claim 2: “Kassim serves as the Deputy Chairman and Group Director of Aberdeen Holdings Ltd.”
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Two independent sources (Aberdeen Holdings official site and LinkedIn) confirm Hassan Kassim is the Deputy Chairman and Group Director of Aberdeen Holdings Ltd.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mr. hassan kassim. Deputy chairman.GROUP DIRECTOR. Abdullah Kassim is a results-oriented professional with experience in senior management, specializing in Business Process Re-Engineering, Mergers & A…
https://aberdeenholdings.com/our-people/
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web search NEUTRAL — Hassan Kassim. Deputy Chairman at Aberdeen Holdings/ Managing Director Amana Takaful PLC. Sri Lanka. 634 followers 500+ connections.
https://lk.linkedin.com/in/hassan-kassim-914010169
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web search NEUTRAL — Ruhunu Farms (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of Aberdeen Holdings, has opened its expanded poultry facility in Hambantota, marking the most significant transformation in its 46-year history.
https://www.lankatalks.com/post/ruhunu-farms-unveils-new-fac…
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Claim 3: “he was awarded the Young Leader Award at the 26th Asia Insurance Industry Awards (AIIA) 2022, becoming the first Sri Lankan to receive this prestigious regional recognition.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 4: “Expack PLC, a publicly listed leader in corrugated packaging solutions”
VERIFIED
Investing.com confirms Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC engages in the manufacture and sale of printed corrugated cartons in Sri Lanka and internationally.
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web search NEUTRAL — DS Smith Plc, headquartered in the UK, specializes in corrugated packaging and paper products. Its strategy revolves around providing innovative solutions tailored to customer needs, which has resulte…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-trends-revenue-potential-…
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web search NEUTRAL — IPS, acronym for Italian Packaging Solutions, aims to offer complete solutions for the packaging of FOOD and NON-FOOD products.Combine the machine with the product. Discover the company.
https://www.ipstech.it/en/
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web search NEUTRAL — Specialization: Corrugated cartons, boxes, and packaging with high-end printing solutions. Notable: Offers specialized corrugated packaging with an emphasis on quality printing for branding. 9. Nefab …
https://corrugationmachinespares.com/top-10-corrugated-board…
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Claim 5: “Kassim holds a BA (Hons.) Degree in Management Studies from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.”
VERIFIED
Although the specific 'Evidence for claim 9' section was empty, the evidence provided for claim 6 (The Morning) explicitly states that Hassan Kassim holds a BA (Hons.) in Management Studies from the University of Nottingham, UK.
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Claim 6: “He is also the Founder and Director of Expo Commodities Global Ltd.”
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The evidence mentions Farook Kassim as a founder/director, but does not explicitly confirm Hassan Kassim as the Founder and Director of Expo Commodities Global Ltd.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mr. farook kassim. Founder-group director. Farook Kassim is an experienced international entrepreneur. He heads Al-Bogari Holdings, an investment firm based in Dubai, UAE. He is also the Founding Chai…
https://aberdeenholdings.com/our-people/
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web search NEUTRAL — Amãna Takaful PLC Managing Director Hassan Kassim holds a BA (Hons.) in Management Studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. Kassim is an experienced business leader and was recently appointed as…
https://www.themorning.lk/articles/178560
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web search NEUTRAL — Expo Commodities Global (Pvt) Ltd is a dedicated organization that works directly with farmers to produce, process, and export spices from over seven different origins.
https://expodmcc.com/about
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Claim 7: “The Group’s portfolio includes notable enterprises such as FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s only privately held airline”
SINGLE SOURCE
The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant (referring to NASCAR driver Kyle Busch) and do not mention FitsAir or Aberdeen Holdings.
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web search NEUTRAL — Join Kyle’s Mailing List for News, Updates and more!
https://kylebusch.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Outside of the driver’s seat, Busch is active with his wife, Samantha, in the operation of The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund benefitting in-need families struggling with infertility.
https://kylebusch.com/kyle/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 19, 2021 · Kyle Busch Motorsports becomes first Truck team to win owners’ championship in first year. Kyle also picked up the win in the season finale, his 8th win in 16 starts in the 2010 Camping…
https://kylebusch.com/highlights/
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Claim 8: “Fits Express, the sole authorised UPS agent in Sri Lanka”
VERIFIED
A web search result explicitly states that FITS Express is the sole authorized service contractor for UPS Global in Sri Lanka.
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web search NEUTRAL — FITS Express is the sole authorized service contractor for UPS Global, the world’s largest courier company offering door-to-door services to over 220 countries.
https://aberdeenholdings.com/fits-express-2/
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web search NEUTRAL — Fits Retail is the sole authorized agent for Dallmayr and authorized agents for Delonghi, Rancilio, Egro, Bravilor Bonomat, Bodum in Sri Lanka. We don’t just sell coffee.
https://damnfine.co/elevating-coffee-culture-fits-retail/
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover fast, reliable global shipping and logistics solutions with UPS. Explore our shipping and tracking services and streamline your supply chain today.
https://www.ups.com/us/en/home
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Claim 9: “Baraka, a premium herbal and wellness brand with an international presence”
SINGLE SOURCE
One source describes Baraka as an international farm-to-market brand, but it does not explicitly link it to Hassan Kassim or Aberdeen Holdings in the provided text.
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web search NEUTRAL — Asclepius Wellness Private Limited Corporate Office Plot No. 18, Pocket-8, Block-C, Near Shriram Finance, Sector-17, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110075.
https://www.asclepiuswellness.com/login.aspx
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web search NEUTRAL — Baraka is an international farm-to-market brand famous for its exotic foods directly imported from countries throughout the Middle East. Staying true to tradition, we abide by a philosophy focused on …
https://www.amazon.com/Variety-Assortment-Assorted-Chamomile…
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web search NEUTRAL — Baraka Herbal Balm is an external application prepared using a range of herbs and spices in the form of oil extracts. It will give relief from colds, contusions, influenza, sprains, catarrh, tonsillit…
https://barakanaturals.com/products/baraka-balm-50g
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Claim 10: “Hassan Kassim serves as the Managing Director of Amana Takaful PLC”
CORROBORATED
Although the specific 'Evidence for claim 8' section was empty, the evidence provided for claim 6 (The Morning) and claim 1 (LinkedIn) both explicitly state Hassan Kassim is the Managing Director of Amana Takaful PLC.
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Claim 11: “Expo Commodities Global Ltd., a Presidential and National Export Award-winning spice exporter”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources confirm Expo Commodities (Pvt) Ltd is a major spice exporter and has won Presidential and National Export Awards.
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web search NEUTRAL — Expo Commodities (Pvt.) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s largest spice exporters and a key subsidiary of Aberdeen Holdings, has once again demonstrated its dominance on the global export stage by clinching thr…
https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/business-news/Expo-Commodit…
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web search NEUTRAL — Expo Commodities Global (Pvt) Ltd is a dedicated organization that works directly with farmers to produce, process, and export spices from over seven different origins.
https://expodmcc.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Expo Commodities (Pvt) Ltd, part of Expo Commodities Global, is strategically focused on driving sustainable export growth and strengthening Sri Lanka’s global positioning as a reliable supplier of hi…
https://hrnews.lk/expo-commodities-and-stay-naturals-honoure…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.