Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Hayleys Mobility (Hayleys PLC) opened a new workshop at No. 88 Nikape Aththidiya Road, Bellanthara, expanding its after-sales service network to serve Colombo and nearby suburbs with advanced diagnostic equipment and trained technicians. The facility aims to improve accessibility and reduce service turnaround times.
Carson Cumberbatch approved a second interim dividend of Rs.7.40 per ordinary share, totalling Rs.1.45 billion and exempt from withholding tax. Colombo markets were up midday (ASPI +0.08% at 22,260.75) with Dialog, Melstacorp, Sanasa Development Bank and Sampath as top positives and Ceylon Tobacco, DFCC and Aitken Spence as negatives; turnover Rs.388.5mn, capital goods led at Rs.62.4mn.
Dividend · Rs 7.40 · XD Jul 10, 2026
Second Interim dividend of LKR 7.4/share; XD 2026-07-10; record 2026-07-12; payable 2026-07-30; FY 2025/26
Hemas Holdings appointed Sabrina Esufally as an Executive Director effective 1 July 2026. She is Managing Director of Hemas Consumer Brands, has led the group's consumer and pharmaceutical initiatives since 2019, and will add commercial and consumer leadership to the board.
Colombo market opened down 0.65% as the ASPI fell 146.53 points to 22,263.28 with turnover over Rs.1.7bn and foreign net outflow of Rs.466.1m; Windforce, CIC and Hayleys were main negative contributors while Windforce, Colombo Dockyard and Sathosa Motors led turnover.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally lower as the ASPI fell 0.09% (‑19.58 pts) to 22,243.70 while the S&P SL20 rose 0.02% to 6,206.51. Market turnover was Rs 1.070 billion, telecoms led turnover with Rs 247.6 million, and the CSE delayed opening due to a technical issue.
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings launched the 'Where Value Blossoms' campaign to position itself as a diversified, export-focused agricultural group (HJS Condiments ≈60% of Sri Lanka's processed fruit & veg exports). The company highlights digital platform OMNIX, sustainability measures (27% of water from sustainable sources), a 12,500+ outgrower network and a Haychem Bangladesh subsidiary.
Hayleys Solar (Hayleys PLC) and PMF Finance PLC signed an MOU to provide customised financing for residential and commercial solar installations, aiming to lower upfront costs and accelerate solar adoption in Sri Lanka.
The Council for Business with Britain elected Ameena Ziauddin as President at its 26th AGM and named a 2026–27 committee including Aitken Spence Travels, Hayleys, John Keells and invited Commercial Bank's CEO to serve. The UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme and rising British tourist arrivals were highlighted as opportunities for exporters and tourism.
Colombo Stock Exchange indices rose after a delayed opening auction call, with the ASPI up 0.26% (57.99 pts) to 22,321 and the S&P SL20 up 0.31% to 6,224. The opening delay was blamed on a CSE-side technical issue that accidentally suspended active accounts after a new policy on inactive accounts; the CSE had not yet issued a statement.
UK High Commissioner urged Sri Lankan businesses to use the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), which offers zero-tariff access to the UK and whose January 2026 reforms expand preferential access for the apparel sector, boosting export opportunities for Sri Lankan firms.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI fell 0.65% to 22,263.28, with utilities leading turnover at Rs.486 million. Top movers included Lighthouse Hotel (+4.64%), HNB (+0.19%), Sampath (+0.17%) and Pan Asia (+1.29%); Windforce (-5.12%) and Hayleys (-0.94%) were top decliners, and Asia Asset Finance declared a Rs.0.70 dividend on its convertible preference shares.
Union Assurance PLC ran free diabetes screenings and health education at the Poson pilgrimage in Anuradhapura on 28–30 June as part of its Suwamaga programme, which has directly impacted over 23,500 people and reached 1.2 million since 2024. The programme, delivered with the Diabetes Association and Ministry of Health, reported 71% of beneficiaries showing positive behavioural changes.
Janathakshan and The Coca-Cola Foundation concluded the SWYFT plastic waste project (Aug 2024–May 2026), establishing five MCPCs — including Sri Lanka's first hydro-powered MCPC in partnership with Thalawakelle Plantation (Hayleys) — and distributing 8 electric three-wheelers and 15 e-bikes.
Parenthood Global held the Mom Leaders Conference on 21 May 2026 at Cinnamon Life, recognising Top 10 Most Outstanding Mom-Inclusive Workplaces including Ceylon Tobacco Company, Hemas Holdings, DFCC Bank and National Development Bank; sponsors included Maharaja Foods and others.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI fell 0.45% midday to 22,309.09 with turnover of 951.8 million rupees, utilities contributing 448.6 million. Convenience Foods Lanka authorized an 8.00 rupee first-and-final dividend and Tokyo Cement proposed a 2.50 rupee first-and-final dividend.
The Thailand–Sri Lanka forum highlighted the newly enacted SLTFTA and reported bilateral trade rose 48% to $649m in 2025. Officials said the FTA and related measures should expand market access and investment across logistics, manufacturing, tourism, food processing, IT and healthcare.
Government aims to build coconut and food & beverage exports to USD 3.0bn in two years (USD 2.0bn coconut, USD 1.0bn food & beverage) and pledged incentives, support for value-added production, streamlined raw-material imports and industry establishment in the Northern Province.
Sunshine Holdings PLC and India’s Zydus Lifesciences will form a $20m joint venture, Zydus Sunshine Lifesciences Ltd., to build a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant on nearly four acres in BOI Horana to boost local drug production and reduce imports.
Colombo bourse finished the week higher, with the ASPI up 0.21% and the S&P SL20 up 0.51%; yesterday ASPI closed at 22,409.81 and the S&P SL20 at 6,247.42. Turnover topped Rs.1.9bn with foreign net inflow of Rs.9.3m; COCR, PKME and SIL led turnover while ACL fell and Hayleys, HNB Finance, Lanka Realty and CIC posted gains.
Sunshine Holdings, in a JV with Zydus Lifesciences (Zydus Sunshine Lifesciences Pvt Ltd), will build a US$20 million pharmaceutical manufacturing plant on nearly four acres in the BOI zone at Horana to supply Sri Lanka's retail market. The project will focus on local production, technology transfer and job creation under NMRA oversight.
Dividend · Rs 3.25 · XD Jul 8, 2026
Third Interim dividend of LKR 3.25/share; XD 2026-07-08; record 2026-07-08; payable 2026-07-24; FY 2025/2026
Sunshine Holdings PLC and Zydus Lifesciences formed Zydus Sunshine Lifesciences Pvt Ltd with an investment commitment of over USD 20 million to build a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at the BOI Horana to boost local production and reduce import reliance.
Richard Pieris Finance reported Profit Before Taxes of Rs.701.6 million for the year ended 31 March 2026. Profit after tax was Rs.448.7 million (up 76%), total assets Rs.24.57 billion, customer deposits Rs.11.68 billion, loans Rs.10.84 billion, and Fitch affirmed A(lka) Stable.