📈 Singer Finance to Raise Up to Rs. 3 Bn via Rights Issue

Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC has announced plans to raise up to Rs. 3 billion through a capital-boosting rights issue. • Capital Raising Terms: The company will issue up to 76,648,787 new ordinary voting shares at Rs. 39.20 each. Existing shareholders will be offered 8 new shares for every 29 existing ordinary voting shares held. • Use of Proceeds: Funds will be utilized to strengthen capital adequacy ratios and support expansion in lending operations within Sri Lanka’s non-banking financial sector. • Regulatory & Governance Approval: Received Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) approval on 19 August 2026. Final execution remains subject to CSE approval in principle and an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) shareholder resolution. • Financial Background: • Stated Capital: Rs. 4.005 Bn (277.85 million shares as of 30 June 2026). • Net Asset Value: Rs. 35.36 per share (end-June 2026). • Parent Company: Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC (controlled by Hayleys PLC) holds the major shareholding at 79.93%. • Share Trading: Stock traded up by 70 cents to Rs. 49.00 mid-session.