Category: Companies
SLT group EBITDA improved by 5.4-pct, increasing depreciation affected bottom line
Sri Lanka Telecom (PLC) released its Group and Company financial performance 2017 today. The group comprised of 8 subsidiaries including Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd. During the reporting year Group Operating Profit Before Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) improved by 5.4% to Rs. 21.2 bn. This improvement is a result of revenue growth and minimum escalation of operational […]
Ericsson and Dialog partner to roll out first commercial IoT network in Sri Lanka
Mar 02, 2018 (LBO) – Dialog Axiata PLC, a local telecommunications provider, and Ericsson have rolled out the first commercial Massive IoT network supporting both Cat-M1 and NB-IoT technologies in South Asia. Deployed across Dialog Axiata’s Sri Lankan network,the advanced mobile network technology will help accelerate the proliferation of IoT devices, the company said in […]
‘s Bairaha farms to go ahead with Rs.1.3BN expansion
Mar 02, 2018 (LBO) – The Board of Directors of Bairaha Farms Group has approved an investment of 1.3 billion rupees to increase the day broiler chick production by over 50 percent, a statement said.” The Board of Directors of Bairaha Farms plans for a 1.3 billion rupee expansion over three years,” the Company said in a […]
Fitch Affirms Richard Pieris &”; Outlook Stable
(PRESS RELEASE) Fitch Ratings-Colombo-26 February 2018: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based conglomerate Richard Pieris & Company PLC’s (RICH) National Long-Term rating at ‘A(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook. Fitch has also affirmed the National rating on RICH’s outstanding senior unsecured debentures at ‘A(lka)’. The affirmation of RICH’s ratings reflects our view that the improvement in […]
Janashakthi Delivers Sustained Double Digit Growth through FY 2017
(PRESS RELEASE) – Registering steady double digit growth in premiums through FY 2017, Janashakthi Insurance PLC (Janashakthi) posted a consolidated Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 15.115 billion for the twelve months ended 31st December 2017, a commendable year on year (YoY) growth of 11%. The Non-Life or General Insurance business grew by 14% to end […]
Allianz completes acquisition of Janashakthi General Insurance
Feb 26, 2018 (LBO) – Allianz announced the company has completed its acquisition of Janashakthi General Insurance Limited, after receiving all the necessary regulatory approvals, Monday. This transaction brings together two highly complementary businesses for enhanced scale, competitiveness and service capabilities, while positioning Allianz as one of Sri Lanka’s largest general insurers and significantly accelerating […]
Nestlé delivers Rs37.6bn sales in 2017 amidst challenging market conditions
Continues to invest in Sri Lanka with new products and capacity expansion Revenue of Rs. 37.6 billion for the full year 2017 (up 3.1%) Revenue of Rs. 10 billion in Q4 (up 15.6%) Net profit of Rs. 3.6 billion for the full year and Rs. 1.2 billion for the quarter Severe […]
Ceylinco Life’s net profit surges 95-pct to Rs.6Bn
(PRESS RELEASE) – Ceylinco Life has posted net profit of Rs 6 billion for the year ending 31st December 2017 while reaffirming its market leadership in Sri Lanka’s life insurance industry for the 14th successive year, with premium income of Rs 15.7 billion. The company posted profit before tax of Rs 6.3 billion reflecting a remarkable70 […]
Sampath Bank reports PAT of Rs12Bn
(PRESS RELEASE) – Sampath Bank posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 12.1 Bn for the year ended 31st December 2017, an impressive 32.7% YoY growth compared to Rs 9.1 Bn recorded int he previous year. Similarly, Profit Before Tax (PBT) too grew by 31.8% YoY to reach Rs 16.6 Bn for the period under […]
Insurance Industry records 15.5-pct growth in 3Q of 2017
Feb 16, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s insurance industry was able to report a growth of 15.53 percent (3Q, 2016: 16.97 percent ) in terms of overall Gross Written Premium (GWP), at the end of third quarter of 2017, recording an increase of 15,862 million rupees when compared to the same period in 2016. The […]
Piramal Glass Ceylon gross profit crosses Rs1Bn
For the nine months ended Dec 31, 2017 the overall turnover of Piramal Glass Ceylon was on par with the previous year’s sales of Rs.5 billion mark. The domestic sale for the period was Rs.3,375 million as against the previous year’s Rs. 4,065 million depicting a drop of 17%, whilst the export market showed a […]
‘s RIL Property goes for Rs.1.6Bn Rights Issue
Feb 14, 2018 (LBO) – RIL Property Plc said they will be raising 1.6 billion rupees through one for three Rights Issues to settle part of the long-term loan facilities obtained by the company. Issuing a statement the company said that the it will issue 200 million shares in the proportion of one new ordinary voting […]