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Dividend · Rs 8.00 · XD Aug 14, 2026

First And Final dividend of LKR 8/share; XD 2026-08-14; record 2026-08-16; payable 2026-09-04; FY 2026

Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI fell 0.45% midday to 22,309.09 with turnover of 951.8 million rupees, utilities contributing 448.6 million. Convenience Foods Lanka authorized an 8.00 rupee first-and-final dividend and Tokyo Cement proposed a 2.50 rupee first-and-final dividend.

Maithri Evan Wickremesinghe P.C. has been appointed a member of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Governing Board (and Monetary Policy Board) effective 02.10.2025. He currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Convenience Foods Lanka PLC (SOY.N0000).

Profood Propack & Agbiz 2025 opened at BMICH in Colombo; sponsors include Cargills (CARG.N0000) and Convenience Foods Lanka (SOY.N0000). The exhibition focuses on food processing, packaging and SME support to foster industry partnerships and market access.

Profood Propack & Agbiz 2025 will be held 22–24 Aug 2025 at BMICH, Colombo, with an expanded Knowledge Hub including a Consumer Assistance Desk and new Industry Help Desk. Platinum sponsors include Cargills Ceylon PLC and the event targets SME support, trade links and commercialisation of food-processing innovations.

Dividend · Rs 6.70 · XD Aug 28, 2025

First And Final dividend of LKR 6.7/share; XD 2025-08-28; record 2025-08-28; payable 2025-09-17; FY Year Ended 31st March 2025

Global coconut milk powder market is projected to rise from USD 224.2m in 2025 to USD 409.9m by 2032, a 9% CAGR; growth is driven by veganism, lactose intolerance and expanded food, beverage and personal care applications.

The Profood Propack, Agbiz & Knowledge Hub 2024 exhibition kicked off in Colombo, running three days through 25 August to showcase agriculture, food processing, packaging and exports. Platinum/silver sponsors include Cargills Ceylon PLC and Convenience Foods Lanka PLC.

Profood Propack & Agbiz 2024 will be held 23–25 Aug at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Exhibition and Convention Centre with 340+ stands and an expected 60,000 visitors; sponsors include Cargills Ceylon PLC and Convenience Foods Lanka PLC. The exhibition covers agriculture, processed food, beverages and packaging and includes seminars and SME showcases.

A Ceylon Chamber delegation led by Hayleys Advantis and including Ceylon Cold Stores urged greater regional economic integration and establishment of a BIMSTEC FTA at the BIMSTEC Business Summit to boost trade in processed food (sugar, spices, tea), pharmaceuticals and logistics.