Colombo Stock Exchange fell with the ASPI down 0.39% after the Central Bank raised the Overnight Policy Rate by 100 basis points to 8.75%. Kerner Haus Global Solutions (CPRT.N0000) filed a rights issue to raise 420.12 million rupees (10,502,975 shares at Rs.40).
Kerner Haus Global Solutions plans to raise Rs420,119,000 via a 1-for-4 rights issue offering 10,502,975 shares at Rs40 each to strengthen its balance sheet, boost liquidity and acquire strategic real estate. The issue is pending CSE and shareholder approval and the stock was trading at Rs42.60.
Kerner Haus Global Solutions PLC's board recommended a 1-for-70 share subdivision, increasing issued shares from 600,170 to 42,011,900 while stated capital remains Rs.30,358,500; the move is subject to CSE concurrence and shareholder approval. Shares closed Friday at Rs.2,381.50 and net liabilities were Rs.76/share at end-Dec 2025.
Kerner Haus Global Solutions appointed Damitha Jayawardana as Acting CEO effective 6 March 2026. He was previously CFO and has over 20 years' finance and BPO/KPO operational experience, with expertise in portfolio development and cost controls.
Kerner Haus Global Solutions PLC has signed a property management agreement to manage a commercial property in Katukale, Kandy from 1 Feb 2026, with an estimated annual management fee of Rs. 12 million. This raises the company's managed capacity to about 1,876 seats and combined estimated annual management fees to Rs. 60.1 million.
Kerner Haus Global Solutions PLC has signed a third property management agreement (effective 1 Feb 2026) expected to generate Rs.22 million annually, lifting total estimated annual management fees to Rs.48.1 million. The Slave Island property adds ~440 office seats, taking managed capacity to ~1,440 as part of its asset-light strategy.
Kerner Haus Global Solutions PLC signed a property management agreement for a Colombo 2 building expected to generate Rs. 12.6 million in annual management fees. The asset-light move will operate the 300-seat facility as a fully serviced office centre targeting BPO/KPO and SME tenants as part of a wider property management platform strategy.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 24.32 points to 22,844.23 as turnover fell to LKR 3.44 billion. Top contributors included Kerner Haus (CPRT) which jumped 124.50 rupees to 780.50 after signing a property management deal, and gains in HNB, DOCK, DIMO, AEL and PKME.
Ceylon Printers PLC changed its name to Kerner Haus Global Solutions PLC, effective August 18. The company, a commercial printer and importer/seller of ATM and credit cards and PIN mailers, had its stock quoted at 291.25.
Ekta Global concluded its acquisition, securing a 63.62% stake in Ceylon Printers PLC (CPRT) by buying 381,840 shares at Rs.119/share, with the mandatory offer for the remaining 36.38% expiring unaccepted. CPRT’s share price rose to Rs.550 and a new board led by Sanjeev Gardiner was appointed as Ekta outlines plans to pivot into fintech, e‑commerce and digital transformation.