Business

LOLC Group Launches Rs. 3 Billion Takeover Bid for Sierra Cables After Acquiring 30% Stake

LOLC Group is set to make a Rs. 3 billion takeover bid for Sierra Cables following the acquisition of a 30% stake in the company. The move comes after Browns Investments PLC, the strategic arm of LOLC Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Iconic Trust Ltd., purchased 6.65 million shares of Sierra Cables at Rs.

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Stock Market

Sri Lanka’s PickMe to Go Public with Rs 1.5 Billion Share Offer

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Limited, the operator of Sri Lanka’s popular PickMe ride-hailing app, is set to go public, according to an announcement by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). The initial public offering (IPO) will involve the sale of 43.34 million shares by existing shareholders at a price of 36 rupees per share, aiming to

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Stock Market

Cable Solutions Limited Debuts on Colombo Stock Exchange with Oversubscribed IPO

Cable Solutions Limited (CODE: CSLK-N-0000) successfully commenced trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on August 14, 2024. The company marked this milestone with a special Bell Ringing Ceremony, celebrating its transition to a publicly listed company. The company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) featured over 80 million ordinary voting shares, priced at Rs. 7.50 per

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Markets

Sri Lankan Market Ends July with LKR 4.0 Bn Turnover Amid Broad Declines

July ended with a market turnover of LKR 4.0 billion as indices closed in the red due to price losses in key counters such as John Keells Holdings, Sampath Bank, and Melstacorp. The total turnover crossed Rs. 3.9 billion, with notable crossings in Overseas Realty accounting for 74.0% of the turnover. Mixed interest was observed

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Stock Market

Colombo Stock Market Declines Amid Weak Investor Sentiment

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the week on a somber note, as investor confidence remained subdued, impacting the performance of listed equities. The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell by 0.8% over the week, while the S&P SL20 index dropped by 1.3%. Both indices closed in the red on Friday. Weekly turnover averaged

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