Alpha Fire Services PLC news & filings

Alpha Fire Services PLC will acquire 100% of Icon Engineering for Rs. 260 million via a share swap issuing 9,122,807 new Alpha Fire shares; the combined operations are expected to generate over Rs. 1 billion in revenue and raise profitability by 30%. The transaction is a related-party major transaction and is subject to CSE and shareholder approvals.

Alpha Fire Services (AFS.N0000) will acquire Icon Engineering for Rs260 million in a share-swap, issuing 9,122,807 new shares valued at Rs28.50 each. The deal gives new investors a 19.38% stake, expands MEP/HVAC operations into the Maldives and is expected to boost group profitability ~30% and bring USD inflows.

Colombo Stock Exchange's ASPI fell 0.40% (86.60 pts) to 21,678.96 and the S&P SL20 dropped 0.33% to 6,057.66, with market turnover Rs194.1m as banks weighed on the index. Alpha Fire Services announced a proposed acquisition of Icon Engineering, projecting group revenue above Rs1bn, ~30% higher profitability and foreign currency inflows from Maldives projects.

Alpha Fire Services PLC unveiled a new logo and outlined growth plans, including regional service centres across Sri Lanka, a trading arm to enter the Maldives, and relocation to a newly acquired facility in Polgasowita. Management cited stronger governance, operational efficiency and rising construction-led demand for fire safety products.

Alpha Fire Services PLC appointed Menaka Athukorala as Non-Executive Chairman. He has over 30 years of experience in plantation management, renewable energy and corporate leadership.