SLT Group Reports Surge in FY 2025 Profitability Amid Cost Efficiency 📈

The SLT Group has recorded a massive turnaround for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, driven by disciplined expense management and a significant reduction in finance costs. • Overall Group Figures • Profit After Tax (PAT): Rs. 10.0 Bn (+221% YoY) • Revenue: Rs. 114.2 Bn (+3% YoY) • Operating Profit: Rs. 14.2 Bn (+27% YoY) • Finance Costs: Reduced by 21% to Rs. 7.05 Bn due to debt settlement and lower interest rates. • Sector Breakdowns • SLT PLC (Fixed): Revenue grew 2% to Rs. 73 Bn. PAT surged 196% to Rs. 6.2 Bn, bolstered by FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) adoption and strong demand in the SME and government sectors. • Mobitel (Mobile): Reported a stellar 2,123% increase in PAT to Rs. 3.1 Bn. Growth was fueled by data consumption and a transition to a profit-based tax regime. • Strategic Highlights • ICT/BPM & Digital Infra: Expansion of fiber networks supported key national projects like the Lanka Government Network. • 5G Leadership: Strategic spectrum acquisition positions Mobitel as the leader in high-speed connectivity. • National Resilience: Successfully restored 98% of network sites within one week following Cyclone Ditwah. • Q4 Momentum • Group PAT for the final quarter rose 51% YoY to Rs. 3.5 Bn, maintaining strong momentum heading into 2026.