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Vallibel Finance (VFIN.N0000) reported FY2025/26 PBT of Rs.7.6bn, up 37.5%, with total assets rising to Rs.180.2bn (61.4% growth) and NPLs falling to 2.53%; the company also cited 70% portfolio growth and ongoing digital transformation initiatives.
Vallibel Finance (VFIN.N0000) opened three new branches in Nelliady, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Kilinochchi on 8–9 June 2026. The branches will provide services including leasing, fixed deposits, gold loans and auto draft facilities backed by modern technology to improve financial access in the Northern Province.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down, the ASPI dipped 0.09% to 22,899. Vallibel Finance listed 29,431,675 ordinary voting shares from its rights issue, raising 2,119,080,600 rupees.
Vallibel Finance (VFIN.N0000) raised over Rs. 2.1 billion via an oversubscribed rights issue of 29,431,675 shares at Rs.72 to strengthen its Tier I capital. The proceeds are intended to boost regulatory capital buffers, expand lending capacity and support the company's growth plans.
Rights issue · 1:8 at Rs 72.00 · XD Mar 27, 2026
Colombo Stock Exchange closed up, ASPI +0.07% to 22,635, with diversified financials leading turnover (Rs 1.98bn) helped by the debut of Janashakthi; total market turnover was Rs 4.19bn.
Vallibel Finance (VFIN.N0000) plans to raise approximately Rs. 2.12 billion via a rights issue of 29,431,675 new ordinary shares at Rs. 72 each to bolster Tier I capital. The offer (one new share for every eight held) is intended to support expansion, capital adequacy and lending growth.
Vallibel Finance (VFIN.N0000) will raise Rs. 2.12 billion via a rights issue of 29,431,675 shares at Rs.72 each to strengthen Tier I capital. The offer is one new share for every eight held, offered pro rata to existing shareholders to support lending capacity and expansion.
Vallibel Finance announced a Rs. 2.12 billion rights issue of 29,431,675 shares at Rs. 72 each (1-for-8), approved at an EGM, to bolster Tier-1 capital and fund expansion including digital transformation and branch growth as it targets a Rs. 200 billion asset base.
Rights issue · 1:8 at Rs 72.00 · XD Mar 27, 2026
Vallibel Finance (VFIN.N0000) opened three new branches in Batticaloa, Valaichchenai and Trincomalee to expand customer access to leasing, loans, gold loans and microfinance. The company noted its modern digital framework and A- LRA credit rating.
Vallibel Finance (VFIN.N0000) will raise Rs2.11 billion through a 1-for-8 rights issue at Rs72 per share, issuing 29,431,675 ordinary voting shares. The proceeds are to strengthen Tier 1 capital to support expansion and maintain capital adequacy; the issue has central bank approval and is subject to CSE and shareholder approvals.
Vallibel Finance PLC will raise about Rs.2.12 billion via a rights issue of 29,431,675 new ordinary voting shares at Rs.72 each to strengthen its Tier I capital; the CBSL approved the issue on 16 January 2026. Shares closed down Rs.0.50 at Rs.105.50 and net assets were Rs.68.72 per share as of end-September 2025.
Rights issue · 1:8 at Rs 72.00 · XD Mar 27, 2026
Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) recalibrated the MBSL Midcap Index effective 1 January 2026, setting the midcap market-cap range at Rs. 8.45 billion–Rs. 84.5 billion and selecting 25 constituents. New inclusions include Sierra Cables, Aitken Spence, Vallibel Finance, Lanka IOC, JAT Holdings and Prime Lands; Citizens Development, CIC, Ceylon Grain Elevators, John Keells, Hayleys Fabric, Teejay Lanka and Watawala Plantations were excluded.
Vallibel Finance reported Profit Before Tax of Rs. 2.7 billion for 1H (a 50% year-on-year increase). Net interest income rose 30% to Rs. 4.9bn, assets grew 28% to Rs. 143bn and NPLs fell to 2.78%, with PAT at Rs. 2.6bn.
Lanka Rating Agency upgraded Vallibel Finance PLC's long-term entity rating to A- with a stable outlook. The rating cites FY25 profit after tax rising 22.8% to Rs.2,629m, net interest income up 15.9% to Rs.8,118m, Tier-1 CAR of 16.5%, low NPLs, a diversified lending book and plans to grow gold loans and digital services.
Lanka Rating Agency upgraded Vallibel Finance (VFIN) to A- from BBB-, citing strong growth and asset quality after VFIN crossed Rs.100 billion in assets in FY24/25. Net interest income rose 15.9% to Rs.8,118m and net income grew 22.8% to Rs.2,629m, with the loan book expanding and plans to open 13 branches and diversify services.
Areva Investments marked its 10th anniversary on 18 September, saying it has facilitated over Rs.81 billion in short-term funding and structured private debt deals for clients including L B Finance, Vallibel Finance, Browns Investments and Bogawantalawa Tea Estates.
MSCI added seven Sri Lankan companies—GUAR, DIMO, JAT, KHL, RIL, PARQ and VFIN—to its Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, raising Sri Lanka's index coverage to 12 constituents as of the market close on 26 August; no Sri Lankan removals were made in the review.
Vallibel Finance (VFIN.N0000) appointed M. Prabath U. Perera as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Perera, founder and CEO of Databox Technologies, brings experience in edtech, scalable SaaS platforms, AI analytics and cloud/blockchain integration.
Colombo market fell as ASPI declined 0.58% (around 106 points) and S&P SL20 down 0.5% on low turnover of Rs.2.4bn; major drags included Melstacorp, Colombo Dockyard, Commercial Bank, Aitken Spence and NDB, while turnover was led by Sampath, John Keells and Vallibel Finance.
Vallibel Finance PLC reported FY2024/25 assets of Rs.111.68 billion, becoming the fastest NBFI to surpass Rs.100 billion. Deposits rose 15.1% to Rs.67.5 billion; NPLs were 3.56%, ROE 18.72%, and Lanka Rating Agency reaffirmed a BBB+ (stable) rating.
Colombo market rallied as the ASPI rose 2% (a 344-point gain) to 17,536 and the S&P SL20 gained 1.66%, with turnover near Rs.6 billion. Capital Goods, Banking and Diversified Financials led activity; several listed names including John Keells, HNB Finance and Pan Asia saw strong participation and price gains.
Dividend · Rs 2.75 · XD Jun 23, 2025
First And Final dividend of LKR 2.75/share; XD 2025-06-23; record 2025-06-23; payable 2025-07-11; FY ended 31st March 2025
ASPI rose 84.3 points (+0.5%) to 15,926 on low turnover of about Rs.1.7bn while foreigners were net sellers of Rs.35.1m; gains were led by counters including CINS, MELS, COMB and SPEN, with Food, Beverage & Tobacco and Banking driving activity.
Vallibel Finance (VFIN.N0000) opened two new branches in Pilimathalawa and Galewela, expanding its network in the Central and Northern Provinces. The branches will offer leasing, fixed deposits, three-wheeler leasing, gold loans and other services supported by enhanced technology.
Colombo bourse rose as the ASPI gained 69 points (0.44%) to close at 15,811 on turnover of Rs. 2.79bn, while foreigners were net sellers (net outflow Rs. 101.4m). John Keells, Hemas, Vallibel Finance and Commercial Bank were among top contributors, with capital goods leading turnover and diversified financials and food/beverage active.