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First Capital Holdings PLC (a JXG subsidiary) achieved multiple sustainability firsts in FY2025/26, becoming the first investment institution globally to receive the SSCI Certificate of Acceptance and Sri Lanka's first investment institution to join UNGC, WEP and PCAF. The firm also joined PRI, verified its carbon emissions and is embedding ESG and SLFRS S1/S2 readiness into governance and investment processes.

First Capital Holdings PLC unveiled a refurbished Negombo branch with modern interiors and an expanded team to enhance customer service. The upgrade, at one of its top-performing locations, reflects ongoing investment by First Capital (a subsidiary of Janashakthi Limited) in client touchpoints.

First Capital Asset Management, the wealth management arm of First Capital Holdings PLC (CFVF.N0000), concluded a Professional Fund Management short course for University of Kelaniya students and held a certification ceremony.

First Capital Holdings PLC (CFVF) and Hatch launched the 2026 First Capital Startup Nation regional edition, offering startups access to up to USD 1 million in funding and expanding the programme across South Asia.

First Capital Research: aggregate earnings of 271 listed companies fell 11.4% YoY in the March 2026 quarter (third straight quarter), but underlying earnings rose 30.1% YoY after adjusting for major one-offs. Food, Beverage & Tobacco dragged the aggregate result while retailing and telecom posted strong gains (e.g. UML, DIAL, SLTL, SINS).

First Capital Holdings PLC secured multiple global and local sustainability affiliations in FY2025/26, including SSCI Certificate of Acceptance and becoming Sri Lanka’s first investment institution to join UNGC, WEP and PCAF. The firm also installed rooftop solar, advanced PCAF baseline work and progressed SLFRS S1/S2 readiness.

First Capital Holdings PLC reported a Profit after Tax of Rs. 2.10Bn for the year ended 31 March 2026, with Group net income before operating expenses of Rs. 6.59Bn. The Primary Dealer (PAT Rs.1.60Bn) and Corporate Finance (PAT Rs.0.93Bn) divisions were key contributors.

First Capital Treasuries PLC joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to measure and disclose the carbon footprint of its financed activities using the PCAF methodology. The move, the company said, aligns with its sustainability agenda and its parent, First Capital Holdings.

First Capital Treasuries (FCT.N0000) has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials to measure and disclose the carbon footprint of its financed activities. The move will help its parent, First Capital Holdings (CFVF.N0000), understand portfolio emissions and strengthen climate-related risk management.

CA Sri Lanka held a forum warning that prolonged Middle East instability could spike oil prices and disrupt remittances, tourism and tea exports, raising inflation, exchange-rate volatility and risks to the banking/financial sector.

The Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka appointed a new Board led by Jeevan Sukumaran (SENFIN Asset Management) as President. The Board will focus on investor education, digital accessibility, product innovation (index funds, ETFs, Shariah funds) and tax transparency for unit holders.

The Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka appointed Jeevan Sukumaran (SENFIN Asset Management) as President and announced a 2026–2027 board prioritising retail expansion, investor education, digital accessibility and product innovation for the unit trust industry.

First Capital Holdings PLC won the Gold Award in Investment Banking at the CA Sri Lanka 60th Anniversary TAGS Awards 2025; First Capital Treasuries PLC won Silver and the Group’s money market fund also won Gold, with multiple recognitions for integrated reporting and sustainability disclosures.

First Capital Holdings PLC reported Total Comprehensive Income of Rs. 3.23Bn for the nine months to 31 Dec 2025 (down from Rs. 4.53Bn a year earlier) and a Q3 Total Comprehensive Loss of Rs. 0.17Bn. Trading gains on government securities were Rs. 1.66Bn and Assets under Management fell to Rs. 96.4Bn.

First Capital Holdings PLC was Great Place To Work Certified for the fourth consecutive year, scoring 94% on the Trust Index statement “I would say this is a great place to work” and a 90% average across all survey statements.

First Capital Holdings (CFVF.N0000) hosted its 12th Investor Symposium and presented a 2026 outlook forecasting Sri Lanka GDP to soften to 3.0–4.0% (from 5.0% in 2025). The presentation flagged Cyclone Ditwah-driven spending weakness, higher post-storm capital expenditure needs and renewed debt-management risks, alongside discussion on rates, FX and bond markets.

First Capital Holdings PLC will host its 12th Investor Symposium on 22 January 2026 at Cinnamon Life Colombo, focusing on Sri Lanka’s economic outlook and investment strategies. The event will feature a presentation by First Capital research heads and a panel including sector leaders discussing tourism, construction and FMCG trends.

First Capital Holdings (CFVF.N0000) will host its 12th Investor Symposium on 22 January 2026 at Cinnamon Life Colombo, presenting the Economic and Investment Outlook for 2026. The event, which will be live-streamed, features a panel of industry leaders including JAT.N0000.

First Capital Holdings PLC (CFVF.N0000) appointed Lasith Nanayakkara as Chief Transformation Officer to lead its digital transformation. Nanayakkara brings over 35 years of international technology and digital transformation experience; First Capital is a subsidiary of Janashakthi Group (JXG.N0000).

First Capital Holdings PLC signed an MoU with WNPS-PLANT to restore about 4 km of riverbank (around 13–15 acres) along the Nanu Oya by planting 7,200 native trees. The project aims to create an interconnected forest corridor to boost biodiversity and carbon sequestration.

First Capital Holdings PLC won the Silver Award for Service Brand of the Year at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2025. The accolade, following its 2024 'Brand of the Year' title, underscores continued brand strength within Janashakthi Group.

First Capital Holdings PLC reported Profit after Tax of Rs. 3.43 Bn for the six months ended 30 Sep 2025, up from Rs. 897 Mn a year earlier, and declared an interim dividend of Rs. 7.00 per share. Results were driven by higher net trading income amid a lower policy rate and its rating was upgraded to A+.

First Capital Holdings PLC (CFVF.N0000) is the Title Sponsor of MAGNATE 2025, highlighting its support for financial innovation and youth leadership. The company, a subsidiary of Janashakthi Limited (JXG.N0000), participated with keynote sessions and judging on technology-led financial innovation.

The Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka has launched an Investor Awareness Initiative at the World Trade Centre, Colombo (27–31 Oct 2025) with 16 member firms participating; industry AUM reached Rs.601 billion and unit holders numbered 131,609 as of Aug 2025.

First Capital Holdings PLC (CFVF.N0000) was awarded the SSCI Certificate of Acceptance by the European Organisation for Sustainable Development, becoming the world's first investment institution to receive it. The company is a subsidiary of Janashakthi (JXG.N0000) and its CEO participated as a panelist at the conference.

First Capital Holdings PLC received the Sustainability Standards & Certification Initiative (SSCI) Certificate of Acceptance from the European Organisation for Sustainable Development, becoming the world’s first investment institution to gain SSCI acceptance.

First Capital Holdings (CFVF.N0000) joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), becoming the first Sri Lankan capital markets institution to adopt the PCAF financed-emissions framework. For FY2024/25 it reported 309.9 tCO2e under Scope 1–3, excluding financed emissions.

The Colombo bourse closed the four-day week higher as the ASPI rose 1.01% (223.83 pts) to 22,318.72 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.62% to 6,226.03, with weekly turnover of Rs.8.45bn and foreign net outflows of Rs.265.1m. JKH, HNB, LFIN, COMB and PKME were top positive contributors, while CFVF rose on a cash dividend announcement and ACL saw higher participation after a share subdivision.

Dividend · Rs 7.00 · XD Oct 21, 2025

First Interim dividend of LKR 7/share; XD 2025-10-21; record 2025-10-21; payable 2025-11-10; FY 2025/2026

First Capital Holdings PLC (CFVF.N0000), a subsidiary of Janashakthi Group (JXG.N0000), is title sponsor of 'First Capital Startup Nation' with Hatch, selecting 10 startups from 183+ applicants to access best-effort support to secure $100,000 in funding, mentorship and investor exposure.