Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Colombo market slid as the ASPI fell 0.80% (182.14 pts) to 22,662.09 and turnover dropped to about Rs.2.34 billion, a near five-month low. Banking counters (SAMP, COMB, HNB) and names including RICH, Hemas, Access Engineering, ACL Cables and Diesel & Motor drove the declines and top turnover.
John Keells Properties will be the Official Real Estate Partner for FACETS 2026 and will use the show (3-5 Jan 2026 at Cinnamon Life) to showcase the remaining 20% of its luxury residential properties.
A Germany-based Sri Lankan executive is promoting investment in Sri Lanka's cruise tourism, seeking to attract 5,000–7,000-passenger liners and link international cruise lines with local hotels. He is engaging SLPA, AHK and BOI and aims to establish operations in Colombo by 2027 pending feasibility studies.
Sri Lanka's Finance Ministry issued a circular raising SOE donation/CSR spending limits (e.g., SOE board members Rs.100,000/event; Finance Minister donations now over Rs.1m) and tightening governance. It caps promotional expenses at 1% of prior-year recurrent expenditure and CSR at 1% of the consolidated fund.
Share split · 1:5 · XD Feb 6, 2026
Split issue
Softlogic Holdings was unveiled as title sponsor of the new Kandy Kings franchise at a launch on 26 November ahead of the inaugural Ceylon Golf League (5–7 Dec) at Royal Colombo Golf Club. Supporting partners named include WealthTrust Securities, HNB Assurance and Rockland Distilleries.
Seylan Bank PLC is running a Seylan Cards Christmas campaign (18 Nov–31 Dec 2025) with weekly iPhone 17 Pro giveaways (seven winners), merchant discounts up to 50%, grocery savings up to 30% and 0% 36‑month EPP to boost card spending and partner transactions.
UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka held CATALYZE 2025 on 24 November, convening business leaders including John Keells, Aitken Spence, Hemas, Hayleys, DIMO and Kelani Valley Plantations to discuss digital supply chains, gender equality, climate action, water stewardship and other sustainability priorities.
John Keells' CG Auto facilitated DENZA's first Sri Lanka showroom at the Shoppes at City of Dreams and showcased the brand at Colombo Motor Show 2025, marking DENZA's market entry and staged rollout of its premium NEV lineup.
Hemas Holdings PLC was named 2nd Runner-up Overall and placed among the Top Ten Best Corporate Citizens at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce's Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2025, winning the Sector Award (diversified), Best Supplier Relations and a Merit Project Award for species conservation.
John Keells' authorised distributor JKCG Auto launched the all-new BYD ATTO 1 (300 km range) and BYD ATTO 2 in Sri Lanka, and both models are now open for bookings.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met film distributors and producers on the 26th and offered solutions to industry issues, including VAT payment irregularities. The industry said it recorded its highest-ever revenue in 2025 and sought continued government support.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will attend the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 on Dec 2 for a fireside chat on the government's economic rebuilding plans. The two-day summit (Dec 2-3) has drawn over 850 participants and includes sponsors/partners such as Sunshine Holdings, Dialog and Hayleys.
Hayleys Lifesciences and Hemas (via Hemas Hospitals) joined a Sri Lankan delegation to MEDICA 2025 in Düsseldorf to seek partnerships, engage on regulatory standards and explore digital health and export opportunities.
Hayleys Fentons reported 1,300 Rhizophora apiculata propagules survived in its 'Roots of Resilience' mangrove project, exceeding the 1,000 target; independent verification found current carbon sequestration of ~7.6 tCO2e with potential to reach 11.2 tCO2e at maturity.
Colombo market ended a three-day decline as ASPI rose 0.77% (174.03 pts) to 22,819.91 and S&P SL20 gained 0.30% to 6,298.75. Market turnover exceeded Rs.4bn with banking counters (led by Hatton National Bank and DFCC) dominating activity while foreign investors were net sellers of ~Rs.213.2m.
Treasury issued Public Enterprises Circular No.01/2025 effective 1 Jan 2026 capping SOE annual spending on sponsorships/donations/CSR at 1% of prior-year recurrent expenditure and prohibiting use of Treasury funds. The rules tighten reporting, require strategic-plan alignment and seek at least 30% PAT remittance to the Consolidated Fund.
ASPI fell 1.47% to 22,644.88, a five-week low, while the S&P SL20 dropped 1.33% to 6,279.71. Declines in banks and blue-chips led losses (notably HNB, RICH, NDB, SAMP and JKH); turnover was Rs.4.95bn with foreigners net buying ~Rs.83.2m and heavy activity in Hemas, DOCK and York.
Lankem Ceylon (LCEY.N0000) acquired a 49.27% stake in York Arcade Holdings (YORK.N0000) from Colombo Fort Land & Building (CFLB.N0000) for Rs. 340.58m (369,495 shares at Rs. 921.75 each). The company said the purchase supports its financial restructuring and consolidates ownership in York Arcade.
Colombo Stock Exchange rebounded 0.77% as the ASPI rose 175.03 points to 22,819.91 and the S&P SL20 climbed 0.30%; investor interest was strong in food, beverage and tobacco names. Top contributors included Ceylinco Holdings, NDB, Melstacorp, Browns Investments and Sunshine Holdings, while turnover fell to 4.06 billion rupees.
Lankem Ceylon PLC (Robbialac) will be the exclusive distributor of Axalta automotive and industrial coatings in Sri Lanka under a new strategic partnership. The agreement gives Robbialac access to Axalta’s premium products, colour‑matching technology, technical training and sustainability-focused coating systems.
Roar AdX secured 3 wins and 10 shortlisted entries at the 2025 Meta Reels Impact Awards, with Keells Supermarkets (John Keells group) and Spa Ceylon recognised in multiple categories for their reels and innovation.
The Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 (Dec 2–3) is sold out with over 850 participants, including 100+ international delegates. Session and partnership sponsors include Sunshine Holdings, Dialog Axiata and Hayleys (Hayleys Advantis); sessions cover trade, investment, renewable energy, tourism, finance and technology.
Brown & Company PLC's Browns Agriculture won the Gold Award for “Global Brand of the Year” for its Browns SUMO WORLD Harvester at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2025. The harvester holds a 73% national market share and features advanced monitoring and extensive after-sales support.
Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC launched its 'ESG Roadmap 2030 – Where Dreams Take Flight', establishing policies and measurable ESG targets (green financing, energy-efficient operations, human capital, community empowerment, governance) aligned with Singer Group, Hayleys and global standards and to be reported annually until 2030.
Dividend · Rs 2.15 · XD Dec 3, 2025
First Interim dividend of LKR 2.15/share; XD 2025-12-03; record 2025-12-04; payable 2025-12-22; FY 2025/26