📈 Darley Butler Increases Stake in York Arcade to 10.6%

Darley Butler & Co. Ltd has significantly boosted its position in York Arcade Holdings PLC through a market acquisition totaling Rs. 198 million. • Transaction Details: Purchased 15 million shares (10% of issued capital) on Friday. The acquisition was executed in two tranches: 10 million shares at Rs. 13.00 and 5 million shares at Rs. 13.60. • Shareholding Shift: Total holding rose from 0.6% (900,000 shares) to 10.6% (15.9 million shares). • Market Context: Shares closed Friday at Rs. 13.30. The current price level reflects a December 2025 1:200 share split, which expanded the share base from 750,000 to 150 million shares. • Corporate Structure: Darley Butler is a subsidiary of E.B. Creasy & Company PLC. This move follows a major ownership change in November 2025, where Lankem Ceylon PLC acquired a 50.15% controlling stake. • Financials: York Arcade reported net assets of Rs. 304.21 per share in the most recent quarter (pre-split basis).