Tag: lbo.lk
Sunshine Holdings reports 11.6% YoY top-line growth in 1QFY26
• Consolidated revenue of LKR 15.9 billion • Healthcare revenue up 14.0% YoY to LKR 8.6 billion • Consumer revenue up 3.7% YoY to LKR 4.8 billion • Agribusiness revenue increased by 20.7% YoY to LKR 2.5 billion August 03, 2023: Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) delivered a resilient start to […]
Pan Asia Bank posts PAT of over Rs. 2.1Bn for 1H2025; Increase of 110-pct
Operating Profit before Taxes on Financial Services – Rs. 3.83 billion, up by 40% Profit before Tax – Rs. 2.91 billion, up by 46% Profit after Tax – Rs. 2.15 billion, up by 110% Total Assets grow by Rs. 18 billion, up by 7% Net Interest Income – Rs. 6.27 billion, up by 7% Net […]
John Keells CG Auto responds to BYD vehicle claims, Reaffirms compliance and transparency
In response to recent public discourse surrounding a consignment of BYD electric vehicles held at Sri Lanka Customs, John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd (JKCG Auto), the official distributor of BYD in Sri Lanka, has issued a statement clarifying its position and reiterating its full compliance with all local regulatory requirements. The situation involves select […]
JKH records strong performance in Q1 2025/26; EBITDA of Rs.12.97 billion
EBITDA includes interest income and the share of results of equity accounted investees which is based on the share of profit after tax but excludes all impacts from foreign currency exchange gains and losses (other than for equity accounted associates), to demonstrate the underlying cash operational performance of businesses. EBITDA (Rs.’000) Summarised below are the […]
Sri Lanka’s Plantation sector sounds alarm over 30% U.S. tariff
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) has expressed grave concern over the United States’ decision to impose a 30% tariff on Sri Lankan tea and rubber exports, set to take effect from August 1st. The Association warns that this move could devastate two of Sri Lanka’s most historic and employment-intensive sectors, tea and rubber undermining […]
Sri Lanka’s Textile and Apparel sector strengthens ESG transparency with new GRI-backed initiative
A new sustainability initiative is set to enhance the resilience, competitiveness, and global standing of Sri Lanka’s apparel sector. The Improving Transparency for Sustainable Business (ITSB) programme, jointly launched by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) South Asia, the Sustainable Development Council (SDC) of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Joint Apparel […]
Trinasolar partners Solaris Energy to deliver 25MWp of utility-scale solar across Sri Lanka
Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Solaris Energy (Pvt) Ltd., a leading solar distributor in Sri Lanka, to collaborate on the supply and deployment of 25 megawatt-peak (MWp) of solar modules across the country. The agreement was formalized at SNEC 2025 in Shanghai, […]
Pan Asia Bank felicitated for exemplary professionalism by the Central Bank of Bangladesh
In a ceremony at Bangladesh Bank headquarters in Motijheel recently, officials from Sri Lanka’s Pan Asia Banking Corporation (PABC) received high praise for thwarting a major cyber fraud aimed at siphoning US $20 million from Bangladesh Bank’s account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur led the honour, […]
The future of electric driving has arrived
Electric cars are no longer just about saving fuel or reducing emissions. They’re quickly becoming the new standard for luxury, technology, and smart mobility. And two new models are making waves for all the right reasons. Quietly referred to as the IM5 and IM6, these next-generation sedans are changing how we think about driving. A […]
Softlogic Life completes 100% acquisition of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Ltd
Softlogic Life Insurance PLC has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Limited (Life Business), following the receipt of regulatory approval from the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL). The transaction marks a significant milestone, following the initial announcement on 26th March 2025. Softlogic Life recorded Gross […]
Exporters warn against backdoor charges, urge Government to uphold transparent trade practices
The Joint Chambers of Commerce today urged the Government of Sri Lanka to engage in meaningful consultation with all recognized industry chambers before making decisions that directly impact trade, exports, and the wider economy. The call comes in response to renewed lobbying efforts by certain shipping agents and intermediaries seeking to reintroduce anti-competitive terminal handling […]
EFutures honoured with dual wins at SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards
EFutures, a leading Sri Lankan software product engineering company, has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards 2025, winning Best Innovative Product – Transportation and Logistics at both the Western Provincial and National levels. Presented by SLASSCOM, the national chamber for Sri Lanka’s IT and BPM industry, the annual awards […]