Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
LG Electronics opened its first LG Business Innovation Centre at Abans Elite in Colombo on 14 May 2026, a dedicated hub for commercial information displays and AV solutions. The centre showcases integrated solutions (video walls, digital signage, Pro TV and management software) for retail, hospitality, healthcare and transport and is open for demos.
Indian CEO Forum re-elected Kishore Reddy as president at its AGM and reaffirmed commitment to deepen India–Sri Lanka business ties; Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha urged investment, an upgraded FTA and cooperation across tourism, IT, infrastructure, manufacturing and services.
Eight Sri Lankan cocktail bars will stage a two-part showcase in Bangkok on 29 May and 3 June, taking over The House on Sathorn and Anantara’s Aqua Bar. The events will spotlight indigenous ingredients and contemporary Sri Lankan bar culture for international audiences.
Speakers at the Sri Lanka Brand Forum Leadership Summit urged companies to redesign strategy for a new era of permanent volatility, prioritising employee wellbeing, organisational resilience (slack resources), decentralised decision-making, and long-term purpose-driven social programs.
The BOI launched 'Ready to Invest', a digital platform showcasing over $3bn of investor-ready projects across eight priority sectors. BOI said Sri Lanka attracted $1.06bn FDI in 2025 and about $1.9bn of BOI-approved projects are set to commence, led by urban/mixed-use ($970m), manufacturing ($650m), tourism ($400m) and logistics ($385m).
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will inaugurate construction of Phase II (Rambukkana–Galagedara, 18.65 km) of the Central Expressway tomorrow. The government approved over Rs.112 billion in contracts across seven packages and will fully finance the project domestically.
US international tourism fell 5.5% in 2025 — about 4 million fewer visitors and over $8 billion less in foreign visitor spending — the largest annual drop since the 2020 pandemic. Analysts pointed to political rhetoric, rising travel costs, visa-fee confusion and geopolitical tensions as drivers.
IMF Executive Board completed the combined Fifth and Sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s EFF, unlocking SDR508 million (≈US$695m) in immediate financing. Program performance was generally strong, but some continuous criteria were missed and risks from the Middle East war and Cyclone Ditwah weaken the outlook.
Dr. Nirmal De Silva launched his book 'The 15 Organizational Realities' at BMICH, Colombo, presenting fifteen recurring organizational patterns and practical leadership shifts based on over 7,800 engagements across more than 250 organisations. The launch included a panel of senior private- and public-sector leaders.
John Keells Holdings (JKH) posted Group EBITDA of Rs.80.01 billion for FY2025/26, up 75%. Recurring profit attributable rose 155% to Rs.13.24 billion; group units Nations Trust Bank (NTB) and Union Assurance (UAL) also reported improved results, with NTB completing the HSBC Sri Lanka retail acquisition.
Dividend · Rs 0.50 · XD Jul 1, 2026
Final dividend of LKR 0.5/share; XD 2026-07-01; record 2026-07-01; payable 2026-07-20; FY 2025-2026
John Keells Holdings reported FY2025/26 Group EBITDA of Rs.80.01bn (up 75%), recurring PBT of Rs.35.72bn (up 143%) and recurring profit attributable of Rs.13.24bn, and declared a final interim dividend of 10 cents to bring FY26 total to 30 cents (Rs.4.42bn). The group cited broad-based contributions from Retail, Transportation and Leisure, and noted improved performance at NTB and double-digit premium growth at Union Assurance.
Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals in the first 24 days of May rose 8.31% YoY to 113,755, taking YTD arrivals to 990,032 and narrowing the YTD decline to 1.2%. India remained the largest source market, accounting for 41% of arrivals in the period.
Shangri La Colombo will host Chefs Bimba and Gauri Nayak’s Pathare Prabhu dining experience at Central from 4 to 7 June 2026, with a hands-on cooking class on 3 June 2026. The menu will feature traditional dishes such as Kolambi Khadkhadle and Chicken Gode.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher as the ASPI rose 0.54% to 22,294.71 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.61%. Top contributors included Dialog Axiata, Ceylon Cold Stores, NDB and Bairaha Farms while Hemas, Lion Brewery and Sampath Bank lagged; Jetwing Symphony declared a final dividend of Rs0.50 and closed at Rs14.30 (+2.88%).
eMarketingEye launched Sri Lanka’s first AI Visibility Study for Hotels, analysing AI visibility for 742 hospitality brands across 18 segments on platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity. The study names segment winners (e.g., Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle) and urges hotels to optimise for AI-driven discovery.
Colombo Stock Exchange was up midday, ASPI +0.54% to 22,294.71 with turnover Rs.700m and materials leading turnover at Rs.192.7m. Top movers included Hayleys, Sunshine and HNB (positive) while Royal Ceramics, SMB Finance and Aitken Spence fell; Jetwing Symphony declared a final dividend of Rs.0.50 and its shares rose 3.6%.
SLYCAN Trust held a Lighthouse Event on 21 May 2026 in Colombo to discuss strengthening climate and disaster risk finance and financial protection for communities, businesses and public institutions. The forum highlighted roles for commercial banks, insurers and sector-specific needs in tourism, agriculture and apparel.
John Keells Hotels PLC's Kandy Myst by Cinnamon has partnered with Kapruka to list and deliver Terra Lounge signature cakes across the Kandy region via Kapruka's e-commerce platform. Delivery will initially cover Kandy, Katugastota, Kundasale, Digana, Peradeniya, Akurana and Matale.
The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka will host the OECD–ADBI Roundtable on Insurance and Retirement Savings on 2–3 June 2026 at The Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo, bringing global policymakers and regulators; the event will raise exposure for Sri Lanka's insurance/pension sector and showcase the hospitality/tourism industry.
Dividend · Rs 0.50 · XD Jun 5, 2026
Final dividend of LKR 0.5/share; XD 2026-06-05; record 2026-06-07; payable 2026-06-24; FY 2025/26
Dividend · Rs 0.35 · XD Jun 5, 2026
Final dividend of LKR 0.35/share; XD 2026-06-05; record 2026-06-07; payable 2026-06-24; FY 2025/26
Dividend · Rs 3.00 · XD Jul 1, 2026
Final dividend of LKR 3/share; XD 2026-07-01; record 2026-07-01; payable 2026-07-20; FY 2025-2026
Central Bank raised the Overnight Policy Rate by 100bps to 8.75%. The board cited supply-driven inflation (5.4% y/y in April) from high global oil prices, stronger credit-driven demand, external pressures including fuel-import driven trade deficits and recent rupee depreciation; reserves stood at USD 6.8bn.
Sri Lanka’s central bank raised the Overnight Policy Rate by 100bps to 8.75% to address rising inflation, credit expansion and external pressures; the statement cited 5.4% y/y inflation in April, high fuel prices, a wider trade deficit and gross official reserves of USD 6.8bn.
The central bank hiked rates 100bp to 8.75%, and the Colombo Stock Exchange fell with the ASPI down 0.51% to 22,249.88; market turnover was Rs.2.99bn with insurance leading at Rs.2.6bn. Lanka Ashok Leyland proposed a final dividend of Rs30/share and Lighthouse Hotel declared a final dividend of Rs3/share.
Hilton Colombo won four awards at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, including Leading Culinary Hotel in Asia and Best Luxury Hotel in Sri Lanka. The accolades, based entirely on guest feedback, reinforce the hotel's reputation and Sri Lanka's hospitality profile.
Reshan Liyanage, Executive Director and CEO of Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa (Regal Holdings), received the Global CEO '45 Under 45 – Leadership Excellence Platinum Award 2026. The piece highlights the hotel's recent accolades, strong OTA presence and the group's expansion with the new Regal Rivera Villa.
Sri Lanka unveiled South Asia's first solar hybrid bakery oven (solar + biogas) on 22 May, aimed at replacing fossil-fuel baking and supporting sustainable livelihoods and reduced import reliance. The project, led by Incitare, GRFC, German Tech Kilinochchi and GIZ, includes donations, local production and training.
BOI Acting Chairman Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena unveiled a pipeline of 30 structured investment projects across manufacturing, logistics, tourism and infrastructure aimed at Vietnamese investors. He said Sri Lanka has regained macro stability with GDP growth of 5% in 2024–25 and FDI rising to $1.063bn in 2025 (target $1.5bn in 2026).