š Beruwala Resorts Plans Rs. 398Mn Rights Issue for Refurbishment
Beruwala Resorts PLC has proposed a Rs. 398 million rights issue primarily to fund the overhaul of The Palms Beruwala hotel and support working capital. ⢠Rights Issue Details: ⢠Capital to raise: Rs. 398.04 million ⢠Shares offered: 318,429,225 new ordinary shares ⢠Ratio: 5 new shares for every 11 existing shares held ⢠Issue Price: Rs. 1.25 per share (vs. market close price of Rs. 2.90) ⢠Financial & Capital Structure: ⢠Stated Capital: Rs. 120 million ⢠Public Float: 29.83% ⢠Major Shareholder: Colombo Fort Hotels Ltd holds a 66.25% controlling stake (as of end-March 2026) ⢠Purpose & Next Steps: ⢠Funds will directly revamp hospitality infrastructure at The Palms Beruwala and meet ongoing liquidity needs. ⢠Implementation remains subject to Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) listing approval and shareholder consent at an upcoming EGM.