Category: Companies
‘s Ritz-Carlton Tower ready by 2021
Jun 06, 2018 (LBO) – One Transworks Square (Pvt) Ltd together with Zhong Tian Ding Hui (ZTDH) Company announced that it’s 500 million dollar “THE ONE” investment’s first tower the Ritz-Carlton residences will be ready for occupation by 2021. The 80 storeyed 326 meter Ritz-Carlton Tower will house the Ritz-Carlton hotel and residences. The project […]
Swedish asset manager Tundra increases position in John Keells
June 05, 2018 (LBO) – Swedish asset manager in frontier markets, Tundra Fonder has increased their position in Sri Lanka’s largest company, John Keells.According to the May 2018 update of the Tundra Sustainable Frontier Fund, their position in John Keells has been increased from 1 percent to 2.5 percent. “John Keells, fell sharply in conjunction […]
‘s insurance industry growth to continue despite extreme weather: Fitch
June 05, 2018 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings expects the exposure of Sri Lanka’s non-life insurers to extreme weather-related events to be manageable due to extensive use of reinsurance. However, reinsurers are seen to be reducing ceding commissions to reflect the increased risk of catastrophes, Fitch Ratings said. “Sri Lanka has seen a recurrence of extreme weather-related […]
New MLA amendments to restrict financing fiscal deficit by Central Bank
June 05, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank said there will be new legislative amendments to Monetary Law Act (MLA) to restrict financing the fiscal deficit of the government by the Central Bank. Currently, the Central bank has been compelled to purchase Treasury bills in the primary market at times without regard to monetary […]
Presidential Commission on SriLankan, Mihin commences witness hearings
June 04, 2018 (LBO) – Presidential Commission appointed to look into alleged malpractices at SriLankan Airlines, SriLankan Catering, and Mihin Lanka commenced witness hearings today. The Commission will record statements from the head of Company Registrar and another official today. The IMF completing its 4th review, last Friday said it is essential for the authorities to […]
Fitch Ratings to maintain a negative banking sector outlook for 2018
June 01, 2018 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings said they are maintaining a negative banking sector outlook for this year as operating conditions are likely to remain challenging. Releasing their results dashboard for Sri Lankan Banks, Fitch Ratings said that moderate asset quality and earnings pressure to remain in 2018. “Sri Lankan banks’ 2017 results were […]
Elephant House commissions one of Asia’s most modern ice cream factories
Elephant House recently commissioned one of the most modern ice cream manufacturing facilities in Asia.Situated at the Seethawaka BOI zone, at Avissawella, this factory with the added capacity it brings will lead to a doubling of Elephant House’s existing ice cream production volume. Also, it facilitates Elephant House enhancing its portfolio of products.Backed by 150 […]
‘s JKH Group PBT up 21-pct to Rs.27.6Bn
John Keells Group profit before tax (PBT) increased by 21% to Rs.27.63 billion for the financial year ended 31 March 2018. The profit attributable to equity holders of the parent was Rs.21.02 billion, representing an increase of 29% over the Rs.16.28 billion recorded in the previous year “During the year under review, the key businesses […]
Scandinavian countries invest 23-pct of total foreign purchases in 2018: CSE
May 30, 2018 (LBO) – Investment flows from the Scandinavian region to the Sri Lankan stock market have made a noteworthy improvement in recent years, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) said. According to the CSE, inward investments from Scandinavian countries have grown by 39 percent per annum (CAGR) since 2013. “2.4 billion rupees in foreign […]
Melstacorp enters into USD20mn joint venture to distribute cement
May 25, 2018 (LBO) – Melstacorp has entered into a joint venture agreement with Pyramid Gama (Private) Limited for importation, processing, packaging, and distribution of cement.The company said in a stock exchange filing that the agreement is effective from 18th May and operations are to be undertaken by a joint venture company in the name of Melsta […]
Listed Sri Lanka hospitals have strong growth prospects: Fitch
May 25, 2018 (LBO) – Listed hospitals in Sri Lanka will continue to grow strongly given growing demand for private health care, although regulatory price controls will constrain profitability, Fitch Ratings said. Long-term demand drivers are intact for private hospital operators, the report on the sector said. “Increasing demand for private healthcare is driven by […]
Finance Minister appoints Ranel Tissa Wijesinha as new Chairman of SEC
May 24, 2018 (LBO) – Finance and Media Minister has appointed Ranel Tissa Wijesinha as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka with effect from today.The other members appointed to the Board of the SEC are as follows: Chandrakumar Ramachandra Jayantha Fernando Arjuna Herath Rajeev Amarasuriya Manjula Hiranya de Silva