### Legacy Profile: Anthony A. Page and the Evolution of CT Holdings 📈

A tribute to the late Anthony A. Page (affectionately known as "Baba") highlights his foundational role in shaping some of Sri Lanka’s most prominent listed entities. • Corporate Leadership: Page was a visionary architect behind the modern structures of CT Holdings, Cargills (Ceylon) PLC, and CT Land. He served as the Chairman of CT Holdings and held key directorships within the Lanka Ceramics Group. • Industry Impact: • Cinema & Media: Joined Ceylon Theatres in 1971, becoming a "fierce advocate" for the liberalization of the Sri Lankan film industry. • Financial Services: Acted as the primary guide and architect in the formation of CT Smith in 1992, significantly influencing the local capital markets. • Operational Excellence: Credited with transforming traditional management into professionalized systems and structures that remain the "backbone" of the CT Holdings Group today. • Mentorship & Diversification: Beyond corporate strategy, his legacy is noted for mentoring future business leaders and maintaining a commitment to the "greater good" of the community through diverse business interests spanning retail, real estate, and manufacturing. _Note: Summary based on commemorative data published March 2026._ ---