LB Finance Secures US$ 45 Mn Swiss Funding for MSME Growth 📈

• Overall Funding: Secured US$ 45 million in long-term senior debt facilities from two premier Swiss impact investors. • Investor Breakdown: The facility includes US$ 25 million from BlueOrchard Finance Ltd. (Schroders Group) and US$ 20 million from responsAbility Investments AG. • Strategic Focus: Funds are dedicated to expanding credit access for Sri Lanka’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector, a critical driver of national employment and economic recovery. • Economic Impact: The capital injection strengthens LB Finance’s balance sheet and liquidity, specifically targeting underserved businesses to stimulate job creation and support export growth. • Context: The deal was formalized at AFIFORUM 2026 in Bangkok, reflecting international confidence in the company’s A-(lka) Stable Outlook (Fitch) despite the global financial environment.