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The Ceylon Chamber will host the Sri Lanka Climate Summit 2026 on 9 June in Colombo to focus on business climate readiness, investment readiness and unlocking climate finance. Participants include the Environment Minister, ADB, UN agencies, Commercial Bank CEO and Aitken Spence sustainability leadership.

Colombo Stock Exchange slid midday as the ASPI fell 0.91% (200.70 pts) to 21,810 and the S&P SL20 fell 0.96% to 6,039. Hemas and Colombo Dockyard were positive contributors while Dialog Axiata, HNB, Commercial Bank and John Keells were top decliners; United Motors Lanka announced a 40 cents/share dividend.

Colombo Stock Exchange will host a free online workshop on 23 June 2026 (1:00–4:30pm) to guide corporates on implementing the ISSB/IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and S2). Sri Lanka adopted SLFRS S1/S2 effective 1 Jan 2025, with phased mandatory compliance across listed entities through 2027.

Hayleys' wind arm received the first 25 MW of turbines for the 50 MW Mannar wind farm, with components landing at Trincomalee Port and transfers to the Mannar site to continue over the next three months. The project is expected to deliver about Rs.100 billion in imported fuel savings over 20 years.

John Keells Holdings renewed a partnership with Capital Trust Properties to market its residential projects, including Cinnamon Life, TRI-ZEN, Viman and Vauxhall DSTRCT. The tie-up is intended to boost market access and buyer confidence for John Keells' residential developments.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower as the ASPI fell 0.75% to 22,011.10. Top contributors included John Keells and Lion Brewery on the upside, while Dialog Axiata, Sampath Bank, Ceylon Beverage Holdings and Ceylon Cold Stores led declines; Maharaja Foods opened a new outlet and its shares fell 2.23%.

John Keells Holdings' Consumer Foods Sector graduated 36 participants from the "Aspire" Executive Development Programme 2025, strengthening leadership capability across its food brands. The sector ran the programme with the Postgraduate Institute of Management to build strategic, cross-functional and business leadership skills.

Masayoshi Son became Asia's richest person as SoftBank shares jumped, lifting SoftBank's market capitalization to $298 billion and Son's net worth to about $97 billion amid AI-driven rallies and major AI investment plans.

Colombo Stock Exchange dipped midday as the ASPI fell 0.10% to 22,155.45 with market turnover at 981 million rupees; Consumer Durables & Apparel led turnover at 348.1 million rupees. Central Finance, Hemas and Browns gained, while Access Engineering, Ceylon Cold Stores and Sampath Bank were down.

John Keells Holdings' development The Offices at Cinnamon Life has been awarded the Gold GreenRE Certification — the first GreenRE rating in Sri Lanka — recognising the project's sustainability, energy efficiency and environmentally conscious design.

Colombo market fell for a second day as ASPI slipped 0.39% to 22,177.65 and the S&P SL20 eased 0.32% to 6,130.65 on turnover of Rs.2.01bn. Notable moves: Ceylon Cold Stores, Haycarb and Pan Asia Banking gained, John Keells was flat, with mixed or retail interest in several other stocks.

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).

CIC Holdings PLC reported PAT of Rs. 8.25 billion for FY26, up 24.5% YoY, on consolidated revenue of Rs. 91.75 billion (+10.16% YoY) and EPS of Rs. 3.64. Crop Solutions remained the largest revenue contributor (≈40.8%) while Agri Produce was hit by Cyclone Ditwah.

Hayleys Plantations (Hayleys PLC group) was recognised among Sri Lanka’s most awarded corporate groups in 2025; Talawakelle Tea Estates ranked No.1 nationally, Kelani Valley Plantations No.3 and Horana Plantations No.15. LMD highlighted the group's sustainability and ESG leadership.

Colombo bourse closed lower with the ASPI down 0.21% to 22,695 as investor sentiment remained subdued after the CBSL rate hike; market turnover was over Rs. 1.7 billion.

Dividend · Rs 1.50 · XD Jun 10, 2026

First Interim dividend of LKR 1.5/share; XD 2026-06-10; record 2026-06-10; payable 2026-06-30; FY For the Financial year ending 31st March 2027

LOLC Holdings PLC reported a 49% increase in results from operating activities to Rs.71.5 billion for FY2026. Gross income rose 28% to Rs.430.3 billion, with the financial services segment contributing Rs.51.7 billion and strong gains across manufacturing, plantations and insurance.

CIC Holdings PLC reported FY26 profit after tax of Rs. 8.25 billion, up 24.50% YoY, on consolidated revenue of Rs. 91.75 billion (10.16% YoY) and EPS of Rs. 3.64. Crop Solutions contributed ~40.8% of revenue while Agri Produce faced weather-related losses from Cyclone Ditwah, with Health & Personal Care and Livestock Solutions showing strong growth.

Hayleys PLC agreed to sell its Maldivian subsidiary Luxury Resort (Pvt) Ltd to Bohemia Luxury Resort for USD 17.25m. The group recognised impairment losses of LKR 6.9bn and a LKR 1.23bn loss from discontinued operations, with assets held for sale of LKR 6.05bn.

LOLC Holdings PLC reported a 49% rise in results from operating activities to Rs. 71.5 billion for the year ended 31 March 2026, with gross income up 28% to Rs. 430.3 billion. Financial services (Rs. 51.7bn), stronger manufacturing/trading and a return to profitability in plantations underpinned the performance.

Sunshine Holdings reported consolidated FY26 revenue of Rs.65.9 billion, up 11.2% YoY. PAT was Rs.5.0 billion (down 2.5% YoY) as NMRA pricing cuts weighed on healthcare margins, and the group acquired a majority stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon Ltd to bolster exports.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 0.24% to 22,256.26. Market turnover was LKR 1.67bn, capital goods led turnover (LKR 286.7m); notable movers included Dialog, RIL Property, HNB and Digital Mobility (up) while JKH and LOLC were down, and ACME reported a 63% rise in losses to Rs.313,538 with shares down 3.51%.

Pink Eagle Holdings (Pvt) Ltd is expanding its diversified group globally across tea exports, logistics, food manufacturing, hospitality and digital retail, highlighting Continental Tea's ADRA Ceylon 10th anniversary and launches such as the Avanti freight app and Pink Panda marketplace.

LAUGFS Gas PLC's Director/Cluster CEO Dr. Niroshan J Pieries and LAUGFS Holdings' Group Executive Vice Chairman Mithila Wegapitiya received the 45 Under 45 Leadership Excellence Platinum Awards from the Global CEO Forum. The recognition highlights the group's focus on leadership, innovation and digital transformation.

Colombo Stock Exchange midday: ASPI down 0.13% at 22,280 with market turnover Rs.762 million and telecommunications leading turnover at Rs.107.3 million. Notable movers included Dialog +4.93%, RIL Property +8.02% and Digital Mobility +1.69%; Softlogic reported a Q3 loss of Rs.1.70bn (improved from Rs.4.59bn) and shares rose 3.03%.

Hayleys PLC reported FY2025/26 revenue of Rs.585.02 bn (up 19%) and consolidated Profit Before Tax of Rs.38.04 bn (up 4%). Consumer & Retail revenue rose 44% to Rs.156.74 bn, Q4 revenue grew 29%, the group completed a Rs.9 bn rights issue and Fitch affirmed a 'AAA (lka)' rating.

Sunshine Holdings (SUN) reported FY26 consolidated revenue of LKR 65.9bn, up 11.2% YoY, while PAT fell 2.5% to LKR 5.0bn and EBIT margins eased amid healthcare pricing pressure. The Group cited NMRA pricing cuts, acquired a majority stake in JAPC, and saw Watawala's palm oil revenue rise 23.6%.