### Hayleys PLC Unveils Rs. 13.5 Bn "Win-Win" Capital Move 📈

Sri Lankan blue-chip giant Hayleys PLC has announced a historic capital restructuring and payout plan, marking its first rights issue since the 2009 takeover by business leader Dhammika Perera. Capital Raising & Debt Management • Rights Issue: Aims to raise Rs. 9.0 Bn by issuing 45 million new shares. • Ratio & Pricing: Offered at 3 new shares for every 50 held at Rs. 200 per share. • Objective: Proceeds will fund new investments—including an ambitious 100-outlet supermarket chain expansion—and the partial settlement of existing debt to strengthen the balance sheet. Shareholder Returns & Market Impact • FY26 Dividend: Declared an interim dividend of Rs. 6 per share, totaling a Rs. 4.5 Bn payout. • Timeline: Dividend payment is scheduled for 12 February 2026 (Record Date: 02 Feb). • Price Action: Hayleys shares surged by Rs. 30.50 (+14%) to close at Rs. 248.50 ahead of the official announcement. Sector & Financial Context • Diversification: The move supports Hayleys' vast portfolio spanning apparel & textiles, tea exports (Hayleys Plantations), and renewable energy (Hayleys Fentons). • Asset Value: Net assets stood at Rs. 131.67 per share as of Sept 2025. • Ownership: Major stakeholders include Dhammika Perera (51.01%) and the D.S. Jayasundera Trust (11.6%). _Note: The Rights Issue is subject to CSE in-principle approval and shareholder resolution at an upcoming EGM._