Continuing its rapid growth trajectory amidst challenging economic conditions, Prime Lands Residencies PLC (PLR), a subsidiary of the country's foremost property development magnate Prime Group, posted a revenue of Rs. 2.4 billion for the second quarter of FY 2021/22, up by a highly commendable 86% from the first quarter of the year.

Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the period in review was a remarkable Rs. 573 million, a milestone achievement, while Profit After Tax (PAT) came in at Rs. 506 million, an increase of 151% in comparison to Rs. 201 million in the previous quarter.

"Prime Lands Residencies has yet again continued its strong growth momentum during the second quarter with a revenue of Rs. 2.4 Billion, delivering exceptionally on both financial and operational indicators, during a period of high social and economic turbulence. This reiterates the stability and resilience of our portfolio. Being the largest Real Estate Company in Sri Lanka we have spread our wings to most parts of the country holding a large number of projects in Prime locations. Further we have a very comprehensive and unique price model starting from Rs 20M-300M worth of residential units catering to different market segments having completed most of our projects. Our strong brand manifestation over the last 25 years has been our biggest forte. This has undoubtedly built the customer confidence over the years which has rumbled the sales volumes during the last quarter as well as the effectiveness of our business strategies to deliver enhanced shareholder value," stated Prime Group Chairman Premalal Brahmanage.

Bringing a strong close to the first half of FY 2021/22, Prime Lands Residencies reported a total revenue of Rs. 3.7 billion. Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at Rs. 802 million, while Profit After Tax (PAT) came in at an exceptional Rs. 708 million. Gross Profit Margin was maintained at 30% over the first half of the year, while Earnings Per Share (EPS) stood at Rs. 0.78.

This year, PLR etched its name in history yet again by becoming the first institution in the Sri Lankan real estate industry to be reaffirmed a prestigious issuer rating of "[SL]A- (Stable)" from ICRA Lanka, a group company of ICRA Ltd – a subsidiary of Moody's Investors Service. September 2021 also marked the Company's successful inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually, with the participation of key shareholders. The end of FY 2020/21 saw Prime Lands Residencies PLC making a dividend payment of Rs. 375 million at Rs. 40 Cents per ordinary share to its shareholders soon after the Company's successful IPO.

To further support the PLR's accelerating growth and dynamic vision to revolutionize the real estate landscape within the island, Prime Lands Residencies appointed Noel Joseph, who is a celebrated engineer, consultant and Managing Director of NJ Consultants, to its Board of Directors. Noel counts over 32 years of deep experience in steering major local and global development projects to success.