Vidullanka commissions its first ever biomass based power project
May 31, 2019 (LBO) – Vidullanka in its latest announcement to the CSE, disclosed the commissioning of the development of the 3.3MW Dehiattakandiya Dendro …
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Sunshine Holdings PAT down 36.5-pct; top-line growth 6.9-pct in FY18/19
Divestiture of Tea plantation business in May 2019Consolidated revenue of Rs. 22.6 billion, an increase of 6.9% YoYPAT amounted to Rs. 1.1 billion, down 36.5% …
SriLankan Catering posts Rs 5.7bn net profit for 2018/19
May 30, 2019 (LBO) – SriLankan Catering, the fully owned subsidiary of SriLankan Airlines has recorded a steady financial performance for the financial year …
Sri Lanka JKH revenue up 12-pct: EBITDA down 11-pct
May 28, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's John Keells Group’s revenue increased by 12 percent to 135.46 billion rupees while recurring earnings before interest …
Safety of all passengers onboard is our highest priority: SriLankan Airlines
Statement from SriLankan Airlines Colombo May 27, 2019: SriLankan Airlines wishes to clarify and place on record certain facts with regard to a Social Media …
BOI & Hutchison Lanka signs deal to set up warehouse facility to strengthen telco infrastructure
May 27, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Board of Investment on Monday said they signed a supplementary Agreement with Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka to permit …
Fitch upgrades Union & Cargills Banks; affirms 5 small & mid-sized Sri Lanka banks
May 24, 2019 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings Lanka has upgraded the National Long-Term Ratings of Union Bank of Colombo to 'BBB-(lka)' from 'BB+(lka)' and of Cargills …
Hayleys revenue up 34-pct YoY to Rs.219Bn in FY 18/19
May 22, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Hayleys PLC, group revenue expanded by 34 percent yoy to 219 billion rupees while operating profit before interest increased …
Sri Lanka’s private sector took a Pledge for Unity
May 21, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s private sector representatives on Tuesday took a Pledge for Unity that they will work towards the goal of uniting people …
Dipped Products posts healthy growth: Group pre-tax profit up 32-pct in 2018/9
May 17, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Dipped Products Group pre-tax profit was up 32 percent to 1,643 million rupees in 2018/9, the company said. The Group achieved …
Nedal Salem takes helm of Ceylon Tobacco Company
May 16, 2019 (LBO) - Nedal Salem was appointed managing director andchief executive officer of Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) effective 15th May 2019. During …
Opinion: Fresh frontiers of pharmaceutical innovation
By Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry For centuries, human beings have waged a relentless battle against a litany of diseases that have ravaged …
Haycarb 2018/9 turnover Rs.20.9Bn: Raw material cost impacts negatively
May 16, 2019 (LBO) - Haycarb PLC reported revenue of 20.9 billion rupees, profit before tax of 1.35 billion rupees and profit after tax of 1.08 billion rupees …
Sampath Bank’s Net Interest Income up by 23-pct in Q1 2019
Sampath Bank reported a net interest income of Rs. 10.2 Bn for Q1 2019 reflecting a noteworthy growth of 23. buy lipitor online …
Central Bank extends regulatory action on The Finance Company for another three months
May 15, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank has decided to extend the regulatory action currently in place on The Finance Company for another three months, …
CICT invests USD 1.5 mn to open Sri Lanka’s only Dangerous Goods Storage Facility
May 14, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s first, and South Asia’s most advanced, Dangerous Goods Storage Facility (DGSF) was commissioned on Friday, 10th May at …
Sri Lanka allows duty free import of security equipment
May 08, 2019 (LBO) - State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne announced the Government has decided to waive of duty on the import of of latest security …
Sri Lanka’s private sector opposes SLPA tariff hike at this juncture
May 04, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's private sector firms have strongly opposed the unilateral decision by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to increase port …
Seylan Bank reports 11-pct year on year growth in 1Q 2019
May 03, 2019 (LBO) – Seylan Bank has made a steady start in 2019 by posting a Profit after Tax of 903 million rupees in the first quarter, up 11.10 percent …
Central Bank considering alternatives to revive Swarnamahal Financial Services
May 02, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank said they are currently considering alternative measures to revive Swarnamahal Financial Services PLC as the …