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Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC's Heritance Kandalama won the Silver Global Responsible Tourism Award 2025 for Climate Adaptation and Resilience. The property, the only Sri Lankan hotel awarded, holds longstanding ISO 14001 certification and maintains over 200 acres of conservation forest.

Samsung’s SmartThings AI Home platform brings integrated appliance control and AI Energy Mode (up to 70% washing-machine energy savings) and Samsung products are available in Sri Lanka through authorized dealers including Singer and Softlogic.

Delmege Insurance Brokers, a Vallibel One subsidiary, saw COO Chathura Kehelpannala win Best Health Insurance Adviser and place first runner-up in Property Insurance at the Global Insurance Excellence Awards 2025.

CSE All Share Price Index fell 0.74% (172.02 points) to 23,051.66 as profit taking extended losses for a fourth session. Banks and diversified financials led declines, with Senkadagala Finance, HNB and DFCC Bank among the top negative contributors.

Alliance Finance called the 10,000th tender on Green Tape, which has processed over Rs. 30 billion in procurements. The digital procurement platform named Leosys as the successful bidder and lists Sunshine Holdings among its adopters.

Green Tape executed its 10,000th digital tender — called by Alliance Finance Company PLC — and has processed over Rs. 30 billion in procurements. The platform links 50+ buyers and 4,500+ suppliers, with adopters including Sunshine Holdings PLC.

The Colombo market fell as investors booked profits: ASPI dropped 1.01% (236.07 pts) to 23,223.68 and the S&P SL20 fell 0.40% to 6,410.00. Turnover was over Rs.4.4bn with foreign net selling of Rs.151.8mn; CINS, SFCL, BUKI, COMB and SAMP were main negative contributors and banks led activity (19% turnover).

Colombo ASPI fell 1.01% to 23,223.68, dragged by financial and capital goods stocks with top decliners including Ceylinco Holdings, Senkadagala Finance, Bukit Darah, Commercial Bank and Sampath Bank. Nations Trust Bank reported September-quarter profit up 48% to Rs 6.1bn and its stock closed higher.

Aitken Spence PLC reported PBT of Rs. 1.6 billion for the six months to 30 Sep 2025, a 42% year-on-year increase. Group revenue was Rs. 40.7 billion, with tourism contributing 64.3% of revenue and tourism operating profit rising 86.5% year-on-year.

Aitken Spence PLC reported PBT of Rs. 1.6 billion for the six months to 30 Sep 2025, a 42% increase year‑on‑year, on revenue of Rs. 40.7 billion. Tourism accounted for 64.3% of revenue while Maritime & Freight Logistics was the largest profit contributor; group sustainability and renewable-energy initiatives were highlighted.

Vallibel One PLC's subsidiary Delmege Insurance Brokers saw its COO Chathura Kehelpannala win Best Health Insurance Adviser at the Global Insurance Excellence Awards 2025. He was also 1st runner-up in Property Insurance and Delmege was ranked No.1 in overall insurance brokering for 2023–2024 by the IRCSL.

APB Sri Lanka held a CPDC program titled 'AI in HR' bringing industry leaders to discuss integrating AI in recruitment, performance management and learning to boost workforce agility across the banking industry.

Hayleys PLC reported 1H Profit Before Tax of Rs. 13.33 billion (up 5% YoY). Consolidated revenue rose 14% to Rs. 269.53 billion for the six months (2Q revenue +13%), PAT and EBITDA improved, it acquired a substantial stake in Harischandra Mills PLC and retained a 'AAA (lka)' Fitch rating.

Colombo market recovered from early losses to finish the week essentially flat, with the ASPI down 0.01% at 23,459.75 and the S&P SL20 down 0.34% at 6,435.93. Market turnover was over Rs. 5.6 billion, foreigners were net sellers (~Rs. 5.9m), and heavy activity was led by banking, capital goods and food sectors.

Dipped Products PLC reported a flat net profit of Rs 920 million in the September 2025 quarter, with pre-tax profit down 5% to Rs 1.73 billion and administrative costs up 21%. Six-month net profit rose 14% to Rs 1.8 billion, six-month EPS was Rs 43.01, interim dividends totalling Rs 0.86 were paid, and Hayleys owns 42.1%.

Hayleys PLC reported Profit Before Tax of Rs.13.33 bn for the six months to 31 Mar 2026 (up 5% y‑o‑y) with H1 revenue rising 14% to Rs.269.53 bn. The group expanded into mobility and supermarkets and acquired a substantial stake in Harischandra Mills PLC.

Colombo market closed lower — ASPI fell 0.84% (198.24 pts) to 23,461.46 and the S&P SL20 dropped 1.52% to 6,458.15. Banking dominated turnover (39%) and major laggards included SAMP, HNB, JKH, NDB and BUKI while foreign investors were net sellers of about Rs. 788.7 million.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally lower: ASPI fell 0.01% to 23,459.75 and S&P SL20 fell 0.34% to 6,435.93. Top negatives included Melstacorp, Sampath Bank, Diesel & Motor Engineering and Hayleys; Dipped Products posted a Sept-quarter net profit of LKR 920m and rose, while Ceylon Tobacco said volumes fell and its stock dipped.

CA Sri Lanka's Budget Seminar analysed the 2026 Budget, highlighting abolition of SVAT, introduction of e-invoicing and lowering the VAT/SSCL registration threshold from Rs.60m to Rs.36m — measures that may cause cash-flow pressure for exporters. The IRD said two special export refund units will expedite refunds within 45 days and low/medium-risk taxpayers will get refunds without pre-verification.

John Keells (JKH.N0000) partner JKCG Auto is the authorised distributor for BYD's DENZA in Sri Lanka, launching three models (B8, B5, D9) and opening a showroom at The Shoppes, City of Dreams to sell premium NEVs locally.

Ambeon Holdings (GREG.N0000) will sell its wholly owned subsidiary Taprobane Capital Plus to parent Ambeon Capital (TAP.N0000) for Rs. 2.02 billion. The board approved the transaction on 11 Nov 2025, with transfer due within 30 days and the value set by an independent valuation as part of a restructuring to consolidate the group's financial services.

Colombo Stock Exchange fell as profit taking pushed the ASPI down 0.82% to 23,466.09 and the S&P SL20 down 1.46% to 6,462.04, with turnover of 6.42 billion rupees; top negatives included Sampath Bank, HNB, John Keells, NDB and Bukit Darah.

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC launched its ESG Roadmap 2030, "Progress Through Purpose," committing to renewable energy (solar) and GHG reductions, waste reduction and nationwide e-waste collection across 400+ outlets and broader social and governance initiatives aligned with Hayleys Lifecode and the SDGs.

Several listed firms, including Hayleys (HAYL.N0000), Aitken Spence (SPEN.N0000), Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS.N0000), Alumex (ALUM.N0000), Dipped Products (DIPD.N0000) and Lion Brewery (LION.N0000), received awards or commendations at the ISMM National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025.

Dividend · Rs 9.75 · XD Nov 21, 2025

First Interim dividend of LKR 9.75/share; XD 2025-11-21; record 2025-11-23; payable 2025-12-11; FY 2025/2026

Ambeon Capital PLC reported Q2 PAT of LKR 3,820m and year-to-date PAT of LKR 4,551m, up sharply from LKR 123m a year earlier. The group cited fair value gains and strategic investments, acquired 51% of Mylands and increased holdings in Ceylon Hotels (to 13.57%), DFCC (9.91%) and retains 9.93% in Seylan.