According to the latest external trade data released by the Central Bank, country’s trade deficit had widened in December 2019, led by a decline in exports and a growth in imports on a year-on-year basis. The deficit in the trade account widened in December 2019 to US dollars 784 million, from US dollars 701 million…
HNB Finance Limited’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) was successfully oversubscribed on the opening day. In a stock exchange filing on Monday (17) HNB Finance Limited noted that they have received applications for over Rs.57 million in shares the company was selling through an Initial Public Offer on Monday (17). Therefore, the offer was closed at 4.30…
With the coronavirus epidemic becoming a serious cause for concern, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) has put in place several measures to ensure the safety of their staff, environment, and the general public. Emergency Response Procedure is in place with 3 response levels. A special committee has been appointed headed by the CEO with all…
First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group) recorded a Profit after Tax of Rs. 1,093Mn for the nine months ended 31st December 2019 compared to a Loss after Tax of Rs. 333Mn in the corresponding period of the previous year. The Group’s Total Comprehensive Income for the period under review was Rs. 1,069Mn (2018/19 – Total…
YTD Revenue and EBITDA Growth 7%, PAT Out Pace Revenue and EBITDA at 44% Recommended Dividend: 40% of Earnings, 53 Cents per Share Direct Taxes, Fees and Levies to GoSL: Rs11Bn (Indirect on behalf of GoSL Rs22Bn) Continuing Capex Investments in High Speed Broadband and Other Infrastructure: Rs28.6Bn Operating Free Cash Flow Tops Rs12.3Bn YTD…
Softlogic Holdings PLC Chairman Ashok Pathirage noted that, with the new political equation, the economy would be galvanized with tourism occupying a major thrust in the government’s agenda for ensuring that the country becomes a regional shopping destination. ‘Notwithstanding this, the unforeseen Coronavirus would no doubt impact global tourism,”Pathirage said in his review accompanying interim…
Manufacturing activities expanded at a slower rate in January 2020 recording an index value of 54.0 mainly due to the slower expansion in New Orders and Stock of Purchases. New Orders, Production and Stock of Purchases sub-indices expanded at a slower pace particularly in the manufacturing of food and beverages sector with the decreasing demand…
Profit Before Tax (PBT) increases by 333%; Groups’ Net Asset Value per Share increases by 3.7% Management initiatives working positively, propelling positive financial results across all subsidiaries Sri Lanka’s leading medium sized conglomerate reputed for its market dominance in the areas of financial services, manufacturing, real estate, technology and strategic investments, Ambeon Holdings PLC…
9MFY20 Highlights Consolidated revenue of Rs.15.8 billion, a decrease of 4.9% YoY PAT amounted to Rs. 1.7 billion, up 32.3% YoY, boostd by the gain on sale of tea plantations Healthcare revenue up 20.5% YoY to Rs. 8.2 billion Consumer Goods revenue contracted 2.9% YoY to Rs 4.2 billion Agri revenue contracted 40.2% YoY to…
Siyapatha Finance PLC, a leading financial organization in Sri Lanka announced the appointment of Mr. Palavinnege Sumith Cumaranatunga as Chairman effective 12th February 2020. The appointment follows the retirement of Mr. Channa Palansuriya. Mr. Palavinnege Sumith Cumaranatunga has been an Independent, Non-Executive Director of Siyapatha Finance PLC since 30th October 2017. Presently, he is the…
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