Business

Cinnamon Life Opens: Colombo’s New Landmark Designed by Cecil Balmond

Cinnamon Life, the latest lifestyle venture by John Keells, officially opened in Colombo yesterday, marking a significant moment for the city. Designed by world-renowned Sri Lankan-born architect Cecil Balmond, the $1.2 billion integrated resort is set to position Colombo as a major global hub for business, leisure, and entertainment. The sprawling five million square foot

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Business

John Keells Group Unveils $1.2 Billion Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams in Sri Lanka

In a monumental move for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, John Keells Group has officially launched Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, a $1.2 billion mega-development in Colombo. Touted as the largest private investment in Sri Lankan history, the project is set to redefine the country’s tourism landscape by creating one of South Asia’s

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Business

JKH’s Rs. 24 Billion Rights Issue Oversubscribed with Demand Reaching Rs. 27.4 Billion

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), Sri Lanka’s top blue chip company, has successfully raised Rs. 24 billion through its recent Rights Issue, which drew an oversubscription of Rs. 27.4 billion. The 1 for 10 Rights Issue offered 150.26 million shares at Rs. 160 each, with a total value of Rs. 24.04 billion. JKH also announced

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Finance

JKH Reports Rs. 7.7 Billion EBITDA but Suffers Rs. 868 Million Loss in 1Q FY25

Top blue-chip company John Keells Holdings Plc (JKH) reported an EBITDA of Rs. 7.7 billion for the first quarter of FY25, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year. The bottom line, however, showed a net loss of Rs. 868 million. The Group’s EBITDA included significant pre-opening costs related to the ramp-up for the opening

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