📈 Aitken Spence 9M PBT Surges 30% to Rs. 5.6 Bn

Aitken Spence PLC reported a strong performance for the nine months ending 31 December 2025, with revenue reaching Rs. 67 billion. Profit Before Tax (PBT) grew 30% YoY, while Profit After Tax (PAT) saw a 42% increase to Rs. 3.4 billion. • Overall Financials (9M 2025) • Revenue: Rs. 67 Bn (Q3 up 3.8%) • PBT: Rs. 5.6 Bn (+30% YoY) • PAT: Rs. 3.4 Bn (+42% YoY) • Sector Performance • Maritime & Freight Logistics: Remained the top PBT contributor at Rs. 3.3 Bn, despite margin pressures in overseas freight. • Tourism: Contributed 68% of Group revenue with a PBT of Rs. 2 Bn. Growth was driven by recovery in Sri Lanka and strong results from resorts in the Maldives, India, and Oman. • Services: PBT jumped to Rs. 843 Mn (from Rs. 114 Mn), fueled by the expansion of Port City BPO and the elevators segment. • Strategic Investments: Strong results in Printing and Plantations were offset by a Rs. 652 Mn loss in Apparel Manufacturing. Power Generation remained steady via waste-to-energy projects. • Strategic Milestones • First Sri Lankan diversified holding to have climate targets validated by SBTi. • Partnered with Sri Lanka Air Force for the ‘Clean Today – Green Tomorrow’ sustainability initiative.