Colombo market closed flat as the ASPI fell 0.23% (47 pts) to 19,929 with turnover around Rs.7.1bn and foreign net selling of Rs.28.5m amid profit-taking. Transportation led turnover (20%) driven by Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, while banking contributed strongly with activity in Sampath Bank and HNB.
East West Properties PLC divested a 77.4% stake to business magnate Dhammika Perera in a LKR 3.2 billion transaction, with Bridjin advising the promoter shareholders. Bridjin said the deal was closed in record time, marking its first transaction advisory assignment.
Promoter shareholders of East West Properties PLC divested a 77.4% stake to business magnate Dhammika Perera; Bridjin served as transaction adviser to the promoters, with the deal led by Bridjin MD Geeth Balasuriya and closed in record time.
Bridjin arranged the Rs3.2 billion sale of East West Properties PLC to billionaire Dhammika Perera. It is the inaugural deal for newly established boutique adviser Bridjin, which said it focuses on investor readiness and M&A advisory.
Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI gained 129 points (0.7%) on fresh buying, with turnover of Rs.5.98bn. Banking and construction led gains — HNB, Central Finance, R I L Property and Melstacorp were among top contributors while foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.84.4m.
Dhammika Perera bought a 77.4% stake (107 million shares) in East West Properties PLC for Rs.3.2 billion at Rs.30.20 per share, lifting the stock ~22%. The acquisition triggers the SEC's Takeovers and Mergers Code and a mandatory offer is expected.
Dhammika Perera acquired a 77% stake in East West Properties for about Rs.3.2bn (off‑board at Rs.30.20), lifting EAST to Rs.31.80 as crossings drove turnover to Rs.8.88bn; ASPI fell 10 points. Banking names (Sampath, Commercial Bank, HNB) and diversified stocks also saw heavy activity while foreigners were net sellers of Rs.561mn.
Colombo market lost Rs. 117 billion as the ASPI fell 1.9% (S&P SL20 -2.1%) amid Middle East tensions, with turnover Rs. 2.5 billion led by HNB, SAMP and EAST. Broad-based declines hit banking and capital goods counters, while foreign net inflows were small.
The Colombo Bourse rebounded on Friday with the ASPI and S&P SL20 up 1.6% (ASPI closed at 17,088) though the ASPI fell 1.8% for the week. Banking led turnover (28%) and sector gains, with Ceylinco, Sampath, Hayleys, Commercial Bank, Panasian Power and East West among top contributors; foreigners were net sellers (Rs.42.3m).
Colombo market turnover topped Rs. 4 billion as the ASPI closed up 12 points at 11,672, marking an eighth consecutive day of gains. Banking stocks drove activity—contributing 39% of turnover with HNB, Sampath, NDB, Teejay Lanka and DFCC among top positive contributors, while Commercial Bank fell.
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 lower: All Share Index fell 0.35% to 10,907 and S&P SL20 fell 0.83% to 3,070, with turnover around LKR 1 billion and a net foreign outflow of 25.6 million; top turnover stocks included Sampath, Hayleys, Teejay, Nations Trust and Commercial Bank.