Category: Companies
Ceylinco Life’s 2017 net profit grows to Rs 9.4 billionCeylinco Life’s 2017 net profit grows to Rs 9.4 billion
(PRESS RELEASE) IRCSL-mandated change in basis of valuation of Life Fund generates one-off surplus of Rs 3.456 billion Ceylinco Life has announced that its net profit for the year ending 31st December 2017 is Rs 9.467 billion, including a one-off surplus of Rs 3.456 billion generated by a change in the basis of the valuation […]
Sri Lanka tea exports up in April 2018, Low grown production down
May 24, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tea exports for the month of April 2018 showed a gain of 0.7M/kgs when compared with the same period last year while bulk tea and tea bags show a marginal decrease, a new report shows. “When analyzing the total revenue realized of 17.1 billion rupees for April 2018, […]
Sri Lanka approves BOT system for state buildings
May 24, 2018 (LBO) – The cabinet has approved to construct public buildings under the Build, Own and Transfer (BOT) system by the private sector, a statement said. “The construction and maintenance of large public buildings including schools, universities, hospitals and vocational training centres require substantial public funds,” the cabinet office said in a statement. “…..if […]
Central Bank to create intervention rules for foreign exchange market
May 23, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank is to introduce several rules, the officials need to follow when they are intervening in the foreign exchange market, Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said. Speaking at a recent event, Coomaraswamy, however, said Central Bank’s intervention in the forex market will only be limited to smooth […]
Kishu Gomes steps down as CEO of Chevron in Sri Lanka
May 23, 2018 (LBO) – Chevron Lubricants Lanka said that Kishu Gomes will be stepping down as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company effective 22, May 2018. In a stock exchange filling the company said that Rochana Kaul will be replacing Gomes with intimidate effect in an acting capacity. Kaul is General Manager of […]
Hayleys becomes first listed Sri Lankan company to cross USD1bn turnover
Building on a strong momentum gathered over the final quarter of FY 2017/18, Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerate, Hayleys PLC announced a record breaking top-line performance as revenue expanded by 47% Year-on-Year to Rs.163.2 billion during the 12 months to 31st March 2018. Supported by addition of 6 months of operations from its recently acquired […]
ETI Finance to pay 20-pct of deposit liabilities from USD75mn sale proceeds
May 21, 2018 (LBO) – Monetary Board of the Central Bank has decided to permit ETI Finance (ETIFL) to sell its share holding in subsidiaries and investment properties, for a net amount of 75 million US dollars subject to applicable laws. The Central Bank said the decision has been made based on a proposal submitted […]
‘s Teejay Lanka doubles capacity of India plant with USD15Mn expansion
May 21, 2018 (LBO) – Teejay Lanka, a textile manufacturer said they will be doubling of capacity of its Indian mill, following the completion of an expansion project involving an investment of US 15 million dollars (more than 2.3 billion rupees at current rates). Located within the 1,000-acre Brandix India Apparel City (BIAC) in Vizag, Andrapradesh, […]
Fitch says Sunshine Holdings new equity issue not enough for ratings upgrade
May 21, 2018 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings says current ratings of Sunshine Holdings will remain unchanged as the projected fall in net leverage from the proposed private placement will be insufficient to trigger an upgrade.Fitch, however, says Sunshine Holdings (A-(lka)/Stable) plan to bring in new equity of 775 million rupees from a private placement of […]
IMF to complete its 4th review on June 1 as SL introduced fuel price formula
May 18, 2018 (LBO) – IMF Communications Department on Thursday announced that their board is scheduled to discuss Sri Lanka’s completion of its fourth review on June 1. At an IMF press briefing held in Washington, Gerry Rice of the communications department told reporters that the fuel pricing mechanism would benefit Sri Lanka and the […]
Janashakthi life business reports Gross Written Premium of Rs.764Mn , YoY growth 8-pct
Janashakthi Insurance PLC (Janashakthi) reported its financial results for the three month period ended 31st March 2018. Janashakthi had divested its General Insurance business earlier in the quarter, generating a substantial profit of Rs. 9.2 billion at a company level during the period under review. A significant portion of the proceeds from the sale […]
Samsung launches Galaxy J7 Duo in Sri Lanka
Samsung Sri Lanka expanded its best-selling range of Galaxy smartphones by introducing Galaxy J7 Duo. Galaxy J is Sri Lanka’s most popular smartphone series, accounting for every second smartphone sold in the country. With Galaxy J7 Duo, the dual camera makes its debut in the J series. The rear camera in Galaxy J7 Duo has […]