### SDF to Issue Sri Lanka’s First Rs. 2 Bn Social Orange Bond 📈

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) has received Central Bank approval to issue a 5-year, listed, senior redeemable Social Orange Bond valued at up to Rs. 2 billion. This landmark issuance marks a significant step in sustainable finance within the local capital market. • Issue Structure: The initial tranche consists of 10 million bonds (Rs. 1 billion), with an option to issue an additional 10 million bonds based on investor demand. • Orange Bond Focus: A specialized category of Social Bonds where proceeds are strictly dedicated to gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. • Target Impact: Funds will be utilized to finance women-led enterprises, promote inclusive employment, and improve access to essential services for women. • Market Listing: The bonds will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) as high-yield instruments, linking capital markets directly to measurable social outcomes. _The move follows SDF’s previous milestone as the first sustainability bond issuer in Sri Lanka, further diversifying the country’s MSME and development finance landscape._