CFA Society Sri Lanka and Deloitte to Host Programme on Successful Mergers and Acquisitions
CFA Society Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Deloitte, will host a professional development programme titled “Demystifying Key Concepts to Successful Mergers and Acquisitions” on Thursday, 5 November 2026, from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo City Centre.
The programme aims to provide participants with practical insights into the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process, highlighting the critical factors that contribute to successful transactions. With increasing emphasis on corporate consolidation, strategic restructuring and business growth, the programme will focus on effective deal structuring, comprehensive due diligence, risk management and value creation.
Participants will gain a better understanding of the key stages of an M&A transaction, with particular attention to tax, legal and financial due diligence, common transaction challenges and the importance of informed decision-making in achieving successful outcomes.
The programme will be facilitated by an experienced panel of industry professionals, including Charmaine Tillekeratne, Partner, Head of Tax, Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives; Buddhi Pathiraja, Associate Director, Strategy, Risk & Transactions, Deloitte Sri Lanka; Dushyantha Perera, Partner – Head of Corporate & Commercial Law, Sudath Perera Associates; and Senaka Kakiriwaragodage, CFA, Chief Executive Officer, NDB Capital Holdings Limited. The event will kick start with a fireside chat hosted by Ruvini Fernando – Head of Strategy, Risk and Transactions of Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives joined by Lasanga Abeysuriya – Valuation & Modelling Leader of Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives Strategy, Risk & Transaction Services and graced by the panelists.
Designed for corporate executives, finance and investment professionals, business leaders, legal and tax practitioners, and others involved in corporate transactions, the programme offers an opportunity to strengthen practical knowledge and gain insights from experienced industry practitioners.
For registration and further information, please visit www.cfasocietysrilanka.org