Hemas Holdings PLC opens trading at the CSE
View(s):Hemas Holdings PLC rang opening bell to commence trading at the Colombo Stock exchange (CSE) on February which is an event in a series of Market Opening Ceremonies, featuring companies from the S&P SL20 index. Hemas Holding PLC (Hemas) Chairman Hussein Esufally, Group CEO Steven Enderby and Executive Director / CFO Malinga Arsakularatne represented Hemas at the ceremony, while the CSE was represented by Chairman. Vajira Kulatilaka, Director Moksevi Prelis and CEO. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, a CSE media release said.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Esufally was quoted as saying, our two main reasons for listing the company at the time were to grow the business and to increase liquidity for our shareholders. The process of listing has helped us to achieve our objectives on both fronts.” Mr. Kulatilaka, Chairman of the CSE commended the transformation of Hemas from a family business to a successful listed company and went on to state that startups and family businesses around the country can take Hemas Holdings as an example when going public. Mr. Kulatilaka also tanked Hemas Holdings for the unwavering support shown towards promoting the Sri Lankan capital market through foreign investor Forums