📈 Union Bank Plans Rs. 708.4 M Rights Issue to Strengthen Capital

Union Bank of Colombo PLC has proposed a Rs. 708.4 million Rights Issue aimed at reinforcing its Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio and expanding its core lending operations. • Issue Details & Structure: The Board resolved on 31 August 2026 to offer up to 67,722,396 new ordinary voting shares at Rs. 10.46 per share. The issue will be structured on the basis of 1 new share for every 16 existing ordinary voting shares. • Financial Position: As of 30 June 2026, the bank's stated capital stood at Rs. 16.33 Bn, with reported net assets of Rs. 19 per share. • Major Shareholding Breakdown: • Culture Financial Holdings Ltd.: 70.84% • Vista Knowledge Ltd.: 5.97% • Associated Electrical Corporations Ltd.: 2.63% • Regulatory & Shareholder Approvals: The proposed Rights Issue is subject to obtaining in-principle approval from the Colombo Stock Exchange for listing, as well as final approval from shareholders at an upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).