Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
United Motors Lanka PLC's subsidiary Unimo Enterprises unveiled the all-new Perodua Traz SUV and Perodua Alza seven-seater MPV in Colombo, priced Rs. 8.8M–20M with special introductory offers for the first 50 customers. Both models carry five-star ASEAN NCAP ratings and fuel-efficiency ~21–22 km/l.
The ASPI fell 1.09% (232.67 pts) over the week and the S&P SL20 declined 0.95% (57.12 pts). Declines were led by JKH, HNB, CINS, GRAN and BREW while a large negotiated crossing in UML supported market activity; weekly turnover was Rs.2.45bn and foreigners were net buyers of Rs.1.07bn.
First Capital Research: aggregate earnings of 271 listed companies fell 11.4% YoY in the March 2026 quarter (third straight quarter), but underlying earnings rose 30.1% YoY after adjusting for major one-offs. Food, Beverage & Tobacco dragged the aggregate result while retailing and telecom posted strong gains (e.g. UML, DIAL, SLTL, SINS).
Colombo stocks fell as investors shifted to fixed income after a central bank rate hike; ASPI down 1.14% to 21,760 and S&P SL20 down 1.08% to 6,031. Top negative contributors included Dialog, Commercial Bank, Melstacorp and HNB, while United Motors announced a 40-cent dividend.
Dividend · Rs 0.40 · XD Jul 1, 2026
Final dividend of LKR 0.4/share; XD 2026-07-01; record 2026-07-01; payable 2026-07-20; FY 2025/26
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.
United Motors Lanka PLC reported a Group profit of Rs. 3.61 billion for FY26, up from Rs. 73 million a year earlier. The recovery followed the lifting of the vehicle import ban, with Group revenue rising to Rs. 52.36 billion and strong after-sales and trailer exports supporting results.
United Motors Lanka PLC reported a FY2025/26 Group profit of Rs. 3.61 billion and Company profit of Rs. 2.20 billion, up sharply from Rs. 73m and Rs. 338m respectively, driven by a recovery in vehicle sales after the lifting of the import ban and growth in after-sales and trailer exports.
United Motors Group reported Group PAT of LKR 2.4 billion for the nine months to 31 Dec 2025, up 5,315% y/y. Group revenue rose to LKR 33.3 billion (up 323%), driven by stronger vehicle demand after the import ban lift, Perodua sales expansion and exports from Dutch Lanka Trailers.
United Motors Group (UML.N0000) reported Group PAT of Rs. 2.4 billion for the nine months to 31 Dec 2025, up 5,315% y/y; company-level PAT was Rs. 1.1 billion (up 537%) and group revenue rose to Rs. 33.3 billion, driven by strong SUV, commercial vehicle and parts demand and export growth at DLT.
Dividend · Rs 0.25 · XD Feb 23, 2026
Second Interim dividend of LKR 0.25/share; XD 2026-02-23; record 2026-02-23; payable 2026-03-13; FY 2025/2026
United Motors Lanka (UML.N0000) launched the all-new Mitsubishi Destinator, a seven-seat SUV priced from Rs. 24.95 million. The model is powered by a 1.5L turbo (163 BHP), offers five drive modes and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.
ASPI rose 0.03% (7.45 pts) to 23,813.77 while the S&P SL20 slipped 0.02% to 6,617.85; turnover was Rs.8.3 billion and foreigners were net sellers with a reported net outflow of Rs.144.6 billion. Top contributors included HNB, DFCC, UML, RICH and ASCO, with DOCK, HAYL and SFCL dragging the index.
United Motors Lanka PLC donated Rs. 10 million to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund to support reconstruction and livelihoods recovery after Cyclone Ditwah.
Share split · 1:10 · XD Jan 22, 2026
Sri Lanka's ASPI fell 0.17% to 22,292.57 (down 37.12 points) with turnover of 2.3 billion rupees. Yaden raised its stake in Maharaja Foods to 10.04%; HNB will list debentures offering 10.25% and 11% on Dec 19; HDFC appointed K B Wijeyratne as chairman pro-tem; United Motors set a 10-for-1 share split date; JKH, CTC, BUKI and DFCC were top gainers.
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.
United Motors Lanka PLC announced a 10-for-1 share split, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval, increasing issued shares from 100.9 million to 1.009 billion. Stated capital will remain unchanged; the board said the split aims to improve market liquidity and reported group NAV/share of Rs.147.52 at end-September 2025.
Share split · 1:10 · XD Jan 22, 2026
Split issue
United Motors Lanka PLC (UML) posted group PAT of Rs. 1.41 billion for the six months to 30 Sep 2025, reversing a Rs. 119 million loss a year earlier (1,287% increase). Group revenue rose 303% to Rs. 19.1 billion and management cited stronger vehicle sales and the Dutch Lanka Trailers acquisition as drivers.
United Motors Lanka PLC posted Group profit of Rs. 1.41 billion for the six months ended 30 Sep 2025, reversing a Rs. 119m loss a year earlier as Group revenue climbed 303% to Rs. 19.1 billion, driven by a rebound in vehicle sales after the lifting of the import ban.
Dividend · Rs 2.00 · XD Nov 19, 2025
First Interim dividend of LKR 2/share; XD 2025-11-19; record 2025-11-19; payable 2025-12-09; FY 2025/26
NDB Bank signed an MoU with United Motors Lanka PLC to provide flexible leasing and financing for UML’s Mitsubishi passenger and commercial vehicles, including Fuso trucks and Rosa buses. The deals offer fast approvals, minimal documentation, no guarantor requirements and leverage UML’s 2,500+ dealer network.
United Motors Lanka PLC (UML) returned to profit of LKR 73 million in FY2024/25 after the government lifted the vehicle import ban, allowing the company to operate without restrictions for the first time in five years. Group revenue was LKR 11.7 billion, aided by the DLT acquisition; a final dividend of LKR 1.50 was declared.
Colombo market rose with ASPI +0.6% and S&P SL20 +0.9% on turnover of Rs.6.4bn, led by Sampath Bank, LOLC, Hemas and Sierra Cables; foreigners were net sellers (Rs.218m outflow). Several firms made gains and interim dividends were announced (RIL, UML).
Dividend · Rs 2.00 · XD Jun 30, 2025
First And Final dividend of LKR 2/share; XD 2025-06-30; record 2025-06-30; payable 2025-07-17; FY 2024/25
DFCC Bank concluded a leasing promotional campaign at the Welipenna Service Area on May 10–11, 2025, in collaboration with United Motors Lanka, promoting leasing options including monthly rentals from Rs. 1,555 for Rs. 100,000 over eight years. The on-site event focused on boosting brand visibility and customer engagement through product education and real-time support.
Sampath Bank PLC and United Motors Lanka PLC signed an MOU under which Sampath will offer UML/Unimo customers concessionary leasing rates (below the circular rate), structured lease options and a waived first-year Sampath credit card fee; UML/Unimo will provide service and product discounts for two years (excl. FUSO).