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Hambantota International Port Takes Precautions against Coronavirus

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…

(0)Comments | February 17, 2020 12:27 pm

First Capital records profit after tax of Rs. 1,093Mn for nine months ending Dec 2019

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…

(0)Comments | February 17, 2020 12:10 pm

Dialog FY 2019 NPAT Rs10.8Bn, Contribution to GoSL Tax Revenue Tops Rs33.3Bn, Rs28.6Bn Invested in Infrastructure

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…

(0)Comments | February 17, 2020 11:07 am

With new political equation, economy would be galvanized – Softlogic Chairman

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…

(0)Comments | February 17, 2020 10:50 am

Sri Lanka’s manufacturing, Services activities expand at a slower rate in January

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…

(0)Comments | February 17, 2020 10:27 am

Ambeon Group Revenue increases by 18% during Q3 of 2019/2020

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…

(0)Comments | February 17, 2020 8:23 am

Sunshine Holdings’ YTD 2019/20 profitability boosted by gain from divestment of tea plantations business

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…

(0)Comments | February 17, 2020 8:11 am

Siyapatha Finance appoints Sumith Cumaranatunga as Chairman

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…

(0)Comments | February 14, 2020 9:49 pm

Beer prices faced an upward revision in December 2019 – Lion Brewery

Beer prices underwent an upward revision in prices in December 2019, as the reduction in Value Added Tax was revoked by a higher increase in alcohol taxes, Sri Lanka’s largest beer manufacturer, Lion Brewery Ceylon Plc said. “In line with the tax changes announced by the Government, VAT on beer was reduced to 8% w.e.f….

(0)Comments | February 14, 2020 5:49 pm

An equitable tax structure is necessary – Mahen Thambiah

Designing a more efficient, equitable and sustainable motor vehicle tax system is necessary, Kia Motors (Lanka) Managing Director Mahen Thambiah said. “I think currently there has been quite a lot of work gone into getting this tax structure worked out. The Government has to look at the structure in terms of bringing it to a level playing…

(0)Comments | February 14, 2020 12:14 pm