📈 Hayleys Group Delivers Strong Q1 with PBT Up 61% to Rs. 10.15 Bn

Hayleys PLC reported a robust start to the financial year (Q1 ended June 30, 2026), driven by high-performing export sectors, logistics, and retail momentum. • Overall Financial Highlights • Consolidated Revenue: Rs. 179.32 Bn (+38% YoY) • Profit Before Tax (PBT): Rs. 10.15 Bn (+61% YoY) • Profit After Tax (PAT): Rs. 5.92 Bn (+86% YoY) • EBITDA: Rs. 18.11 Bn (+46% YoY) • EBIT: Rs. 14.02 Bn (+53% YoY) • Sector Performance Breakdown • Transportation & Logistics: Revenue jumped 84% YoY to Rs. 42.88 Bn. • Consumer & Retail: Revenue grew 46% YoY to Rs. 49.22 Bn, boosted by strategic market activations and expanded product lines. • Export Sectors: Revenue rose 24% YoY, supported by value-added products and favorable exchange rates. • Financial Position & ESG Impact • Capital base strengthened following a Rights Issue, maintaining a Fitch rating of 'AAA(lka)' (Stable Outlook). • Employs over 38,300 people across operations, reinforcing national workforce contributions. • Contained Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions growth to 2%, with emissions intensity down 18%.