Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Dividend · Rs 0.82 · XD Jun 8, 2026
Second Interim dividend of LKR 0.82/share; XD 2026-06-08; record 2026-06-08; payable 2026-06-25; FY 31st March 2026
Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher as the ASPI rose 0.54% to 22,294.71 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.61%. Top contributors included Dialog Axiata, Ceylon Cold Stores, NDB and Bairaha Farms while Hemas, Lion Brewery and Sampath Bank lagged; Jetwing Symphony declared a final dividend of Rs0.50 and closed at Rs14.30 (+2.88%).
Bairaha Farms PLC (BFL.N0000) has achieved ISO 14064 GHG Verification with a “reasonable level of assurance” at the organizational level. The certificate was issued under the Sri Lanka Climate Fund and presented in early 2026, positioning the company for greater ESG transparency and export-market credibility.
Bairaha Farms Plc commissioned a new 500-ton cold storage facility built with about $1 million investment to maintain −20°C conditions, introduce WMS and QR traceability, and strengthen stock management for local distribution and exports.
Bairaha Farms will implement a 1-for-5 share split pending EGM approval on 17 Dec, with a record date of 19 Dec; trading will be suspended 18–24 Dec and subdivided shares start trading on 26 Dec. The split raises issued shares from 17.6m to 88m while stated capital stays at Rs. 536.3m; last close Rs. 450.
Share split · 1:5 · XD Dec 26, 2025
Bairaha Farms PLC reaffirmed its commitment to antibiotic-free, chemical-free chicken, using peracetic acid (PAA) instead of chlorine for processing and citing ISO 22000, HACCP and GMP certifications to support export-market standards.
Ceylon Grain Elevators posted revenue up 22% to Rs 7.3bn and net profit of Rs 936mn (EPS 15.60), driven by stronger broiler day-old chick and processed chicken sales from its Three Acre Farms unit.
Bairaha Farms PLC (BFL.N0000) marks its 50th anniversary, cites domestic growth and export progress with exports to the Maldives and conditional clearance for Singapore, and reports 2024 sector figures (chicken +10% to 258,540 mt; day-old chicks +13% to ~188m). The piece also flags challenges from reliance on imported feed (maize/soy) and high import levies that affect competitiveness.
Bairaha Farms said poultry prices rose in Q3 2025 and it posted a net profit of Rs 427m for the quarter versus a Rs 109m loss a year earlier; its feed milling unit saw reduced profitability due to high-priced, low-quality local maize that cut broiler weights and tightened supply.
Bairaha Farms PLC approved a Rs.5 interim dividend (total Rs.88m) and proposed a 1-for-5 share split. The company reported H1 FY26 revenue of Rs.7.68bn (+16%) and pre-tax profit of Rs.459.6m (+423%), and its share hit a record Rs.458.25.
The Colombo Stock Exchange held the 7th CSE Masterminds Quiz, with Acuity Knowledge Partners (Team 2) winning the grand cash prize of Rs. 1,000,000. Sector winners included Dialog Finance (Leasing & Finance), John Keells Stock Brokers (Stock Brokering) and NDB Wealth Management, and many listed firms participated as sponsors.
Colombo market closed marginally up as the ASPI rose 0.26% to 22,850.95 on Rs. 9.2bn turnover, led by gains in Hayleys, Bairaha, Colombo Dockyard, Royal Ceramics, LAUGFS Gas and Dipped Products while DFCC, HNB, Commercial Bank and JKH declined; foreigners were net buyers (Rs. 13.8m).
Dividend · Rs 5.00 · XD Nov 3, 2025
First Interim dividend of LKR 5/share; XD 2025-11-03; record 2025-11-03; payable 2025-11-21; FY For the Year ending March 2026
Share split · 1:5 · XD Dec 26, 2025
Split issue
Colombo ASPI rose 0.26% to 22,850.95 while the S&P SL20 fell 0.13% to 6,268.87; top contributors were Hayleys, Ceylon Grain Elevators, Cargills and Bairaha Farms, with market turnover at LKR 9 billion.
Bairaha Farms PLC marks 50 years as a leading integrated poultry producer in Sri Lanka. The company was named among Forbes' Best Companies in Asia Under a Billion and highlights its contract-growing model, nationwide operations and export potential.
Three Acre Farms (TAFL) reported a 27% fall in revenues to Rs 1,231 million in the June 2025 quarter as farmers cut purchases of day‑old chicks and the company lowered chick prices. The report cites volatile egg/broiler prices, high maize import duties and central bank policy shifts weighing on the sector.
EDB hosted a Singapore Food Agency delegation to advance poultry exports to Singapore; SFA audited Ceylon Grain Elevators and Bairaha Farms and EDB/DAPH have submitted company applications to SFA. Sri Lanka exported $5.4m of poultry in 2024 (up 37% YoY) and officials are optimistic on approval.
EDB hosted a Singapore Food Agency delegation on Aug 1, 2025 to progress audits and market access for Sri Lankan poultry; Bairaha Farms PLC and Ceylon Grain Elevators were audited/shortlisted and applications submitted to the SFA for export approval.
Bairaha Farms PLC showcased its branded chicken and processed products at the Culinary Art & Food Expo 2025 (June 13–15, BMICH, Colombo), using the event to promote its vertically integrated operations and brand exposure.
Bairaha Farms PLC operated a Bairaha Chicken Café stall at the Nuwara Eliya Wasantha Sanakeliya 2025 festival, showcasing its range of chicken and processed products to a large audience. Management said the presence helps connect with consumers and reinforces the brand’s household recognition.
Bairaha Farms PLC adopted and restored an ambulance under the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation’s 'Adopt an Ambulance' programme at a cost of Rs. 5 million, released for service on 5 March 2025. The vehicle is currently serving Nittambuwa in Gampaha, reflecting the company's community healthcare support.
Dividend · Rs 2.50 · XD Mar 11, 2025
Dividend of LKR 2.5/share; XD 2025-03-11; record 2025-03-11; payable 2025-03-28; FY For the year ending 31st March 2025
Three Acre Farms reported revenues fell 58% year‑on‑year to 1.3 billion rupees in the December 2024 quarter as demand for day‑old chicks slumped amid falling chicken and egg prices. Parent Ceylon Grain Elevators saw group revenues rise 56% to 7.05 billion rupees as feed demand increased, with costs also higher.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher: All Share Index up 1.10% to 10,683 and S&P SL20 up 1.86% to 2,979 on turnover of 1.2 billion, led by banks and blue-chips (notably HNB and JKH) and with a net foreign inflow of 80.39 million.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down: the All Share Index fell 0.07% to 10,567 while the S&P SL20 rose 0.06% to 2,925, turnover was LKR 1.1 billion and there was a net foreign inflow of LKR 13.49 million; banks (Commercial Bank, HNB, Sampath) led turnover.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down — All Share Index fell 0.86% to 10,571 and S&P SL20 fell 1.25% to 2,923, with turnover Rs1.2bn. Top turnover stocks included John Keells, HNB, Richard Pieris, Commercial Bank and Alliance Finance, with net foreign inflow of Rs131.7m.