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JAT Holdings PLC won four SLIM DIGIS 2.6 awards for its digital marketing work. Hydro+'s 'Bithi Dosa' campaign earned two Silver and one Bronze across brand, launch and cross-media categories, and Harris's centenary campaign won a Bronze.
Fitch affirmed Ceat Kelani Holdings' National Long-Term Rating at 'AA+(lka)' with a Stable Outlook. Fitch highlighted CKH's market leadership and resilient finances but warned of near-term margin pressure from higher input and energy costs and import competition, with EBITDA net leverage seen peaking around 0.6x in FY28.
Bertram Paul, Managing Director/CEO of Chevron Lubricants Lanka (LLUB.N0000), was elected President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka at its 34th AGM. The new board includes representatives from Hayleys (HAYL.N0000) and JAT Holdings (JAT.N0000), with Chamila Bandara (Hayleys Advantis) named Treasurer and Anika Williamson (JAT) re-elected as a director.
JAT Holdings PLC reported group revenue of Rs. 3.04 billion for Q1 ended 30 June 2026, a 34% YoY increase, while profit after tax was broadly unchanged at Rs. 150 million. International revenue rose 110% to Rs. 1.21 billion led by Bangladesh and the Maldives, though operating profit fell 25% due to consolidation and higher input and operating costs.
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Ada Derana·Aug 19, 2026·Award or certificationPositive
JAT Holdings PLC held its seventh JAT Pintharu Abhiman convocation where 120 painters were certified-14 at NVQ Level 4 and 106 at Level 3-bringing the programme's total to 888 painters certified. JAT facilitated assessments and covered certification costs in partnership with NAITA and TVEC.
Ada Derana·Aug 18, 2026·Earnings & resultsPositive
JAT Holdings recorded group revenue of LKR 3.04 billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, up 34% year‑on‑year and driven by a 110% rise in foreign revenue; profit after tax was broadly unchanged at LKR 150 million.
JAT Holdings said its Bangladesh subsidiary Asia Coatings (ACL) has acquired a strategic site in Singair to expand manufacturing, warehousing and distribution; Bangladesh contributes about 30% of group revenue and the move aims to support faster delivery and capacity growth.
JAT Holdings PLC said its Bangladesh subsidiary Asia Coatings (ACL) has acquired a strategic site in Singair to support future warehousing and manufacturing expansion. Bangladesh accounts for about 30% of group revenue and construction is forecast to grow ~6.3% p.a. (2026-29).
Colombo bourse traded mixed midday with the ASPI down 0.12% to 21,203.70 and market turnover at Rs200.5mn, led by capital goods (Rs58.5mn). Commercial Bank said its Basel III subordinated debentures will be listed on July 30, 2026; JAT Holdings declared a final dividend of Rs0.72 (ex-div Aug 7, 2026).