Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Ambeon Capital PLC will raise up to Rs.4.0 billion via a Rights Issue of up to 100 million shares at Rs.32 (up to Rs.3.2bn) and a contingent private placement of up to 25 million shares at Rs.32 (up to Rs.800m). Proceeds are intended to reduce gearing and fund new equity investments; both offers require CSE and shareholder approvals.
L B Finance PLC reported a 31% rise in PAT to Rs. 3.54 billion for Q1 ended 30 June 2026. Total income rose 47% to Rs. 18.76 billion, loans expanded to Rs. 341.96 billion, NPL ratio improved to 1.41% and capital ratios remained above regulatory minima.
Colombo Stock Exchange fell as the ASPI dropped 0.72% to 21,250.49 and the S&P SL20 fell 0.66% to 5,960.20; turnover was 325 million rupees. Dialog Axiata (DIAL.N0000 down 1.10 to 43.10) and Commercial Bank (COMB.N0000 down 1.75 to 202) weighed on the index.
Sampath Bank's Basel III-compliant Tier 2 Green Bond issue was oversubscribed with applications exceeding Rs.10 billion, prompting the offer to close early on 17 July; the issue had targeted Rs.7 billion with an option to expand to Rs.10 billion.
Foreign holdings of rupee government securities rose by Rs. 7.67 billion last week to Rs. 176.56 billion. Secondary bond yields firmed after Treasury auctions and geopolitical-driven oil price moves while T-bill yields softened, liquidity surplus rose to Rs. 167.97bn and USD/LKR closed ~336.2.
Asian shares slipped as Gulf fighting pushed Brent crude above $90/bbl, stoking inflation fears and increasing the likelihood of earlier Fed rate hikes. Packed tech earnings and AI valuation worries add downside risk to equities while higher yields support fixed income.
The Lanka India Business Association will host the 'India Calling' corporate forum on 6 August at Taj Samudra, Colombo, to address trade and investment barriers and promote deeper Sri Lanka–India private sector integration. The full-day event will feature Indian and Sri Lankan policymakers, academics and business leaders.
The Consumer Affairs Authority has made SLSI certification mandatory for all single-use sanitary towels (SLS 1732 and SLS 1748) sold in Sri Lanka, effective 8 October 2026; imports must also pass SLSI import inspection and approval.
Egg prices rise from today to Rs.41 (white) and Rs.42 (red) after the All Ceylon Egg Producers Association said maize import suspensions and feed shortages — and use of poor alternative ingredients — have cut egg production by 20–30% and led to poultry deaths.
Brent crude rose 2.37% to $90.19/bbl as US‑Iran strikes and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz curtailed shipments, pushing prices to their highest since June 11 and extending a strong weekly gain.
Sri Lanka's rupee traded at 336.20/30 per US dollar on Monday (from 336.15/25 on Friday) while government bond yields edged up across maturities, with the 15.12.2029 note quoted around 11.10–11.20%.
Dambulla Sixers led a breast cancer awareness campaign at the LPL Pink Match, promoting the 'Touch. Look. Check.' message with support from the Ministry of Health, National Cancer Control Programme and other national bodies; proceeds from pink fan T-shirts support cancer patient programs.
AIA Insurance Lanka has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to become the exclusive Insurance Partner of SLASSCOM, aiming to support wellbeing initiatives for Sri Lanka's technology and knowledge community through events and corporate wellness programs.
Janashakthi Limited's Janashakthi Life donated essential medicines, installed a hospital name board and provided directional signboards to police in Anuradhapura during the Poson pilgrimage to support healthcare, public safety and pilgrim welfare.
First Capital Asset Management, the wealth management arm of First Capital Holdings PLC (CFVF.N0000), concluded a Professional Fund Management short course for University of Kelaniya students and held a certification ceremony.
Sun Siyam Pasikudah hosted 24 Miss Polski 2026 finalists and a 45-member production crew for an exclusive photoshoot on Sri Lanka's East Coast as part of a Sri Lanka Tourism–organised pre-final tour, showcasing the resort and region to Polish media.
Hatton National Bank (HNB.N0000) partnered with swimmer Kyle Abeysinghe’s sports outreach, running school visits alongside the bank’s student savings units to support development of Sri Lankan swimming.
CSE indices fell sharply — ASPI down 197.31 points to 21,208.10 and S&P SL20 down 56.46 to 5,943.22 — despite turnover rising to Rs.2.63bn. Turnover was driven by crossings in CT Holdings (Rs.561m), Cargills (Rs.544.95m) and Lanka Milk Foods (Rs.232m), while price losses in Dialog, Commercial Bank, John Keells and Carson Cumberbatch led the ASPI decline.
Dr. Neil Bogahalande was appointed President of CIPM Sri Lanka at the Institute's AGM on 18 July 2026. He previously led HR at Browns Group PLC, Sampath Bank PLC and Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC and has served on the CIPM Executive Council since 2006.
Teejay has committed USD 2.57m to a 7.2 MW rooftop solar array and USD 2.65m to replace coal with certified biomass. Together the projects are expected to cut facility emissions (solar ~13%, biomass ~49%), boost renewables and could meet a 42% Scope 1/2 cut by 2030, possibly by Sept 2026.
Seylan Bank PLC was the Official Banking and Leasing Partner at the Colombo EV Motor Show 2026, engaging over 17,000 visitors and promoting Seylan Leasing's EV financing deals including competitive rates, processing fee discounts, fast-track approvals and the 'Speed Drive' interest-only start facility.
Janashakthi Limited (JXG) was featured as the first Sri Lankan financial conglomerate in an official TikTok for Business Case Study after its 'Who is JXG?' IPO campaign generated over 4.76 million video views and drove more than 255,000 clicks to the IPO landing page ahead of its LKR 5 billion IPO.
Sampath Bank PLC's digital commercial for its Wewata Jeewayak CSR initiative won Runner-Up at the Sumathi Awards 2026. The ad highlighted the resilience of farming communities and the bank's work restoring village irrigation tanks.
AA3 Holdings (Pvt) Ltd opened Sri Lanka's largest ex-stock heavy equipment showroom and a fully equipped workshop in Kiribathgoda, boosting local access to earthmoving, excavation and road-construction machinery. The facility includes an advanced service centre and aims to serve clients across Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
McLarens Lubricants Limited won the Best Customer-Centric Supplier award at the Automobile Industry Awards 2026 in the Supply Chain Industry category. The company, operating in Sri Lanka for over 25 years and representing Mobil and Lockheed brands, was recognized for service excellence and strong industry partnerships.
Sampath Bank's digital CSR commercial 'Wewata Jeewayak' was runner-up at the Sumathi Awards 2026. The ad spotlights the bank's initiative to restore and revitalise village irrigation tanks supporting farming communities.
Panda Farmacy has reopened after months of restoration following severe flooding from Cyclone Ditwah that damaged its facilities, programmes and animal habitats. The farm repaired infrastructure and animal enclosures and is resuming guided tours, educational programmes and bookings.
DFCC Bank ran the 'Ride for the Rosette' CSR cycling event to raise voluntary contributions for Sri Lankan leopard conservation, matching donations and directing funds to WWCT projects including the Yala Buffer Area and Hallgolla Estate.