📈 HNB Finance Announces Rs. 2.5 Bn Rights Issue

HNB Finance PLC has proposed a capital raising initiative to secure approximately Rs. 2.5 Bn through a Rights Issue to strengthen its financial position and expansion capabilities. • Issue Structure The company will offer new shares in a ratio of two (2) new shares for every nine (9) existing shares held: Voting Shares: 381,667,019 shares priced at Rs. 5.50 each. Non-Voting Shares: 80,072,222 shares priced at Rs. 5.00 each. • Strategic Objectives The total estimated proceeds of Rs. 2,499,529,714 are earmarked for: Improving the company’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) to meet regulatory standards. Funding and scaling future lending activities within the financial services sector. • Status & Approvals The proposal has already received the green light from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). It remains subject to final approval from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the company's shareholders.