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2/25/2025, 10:44:18 AM

*Softlogic Stockbrokers* *Cash Dividend Announcement –* *Seylan Bank PLC (SEYB.N)* *XD Date - 01 Apr 2025* Dividend per Share : Voting - Rs. 3.50 | Non Voting - Rs. 3.50 Type of Dividend : First & Final Dividend Financial Year : 2024 XD Date : 01 Apr 2025 Payment Date : 23 Apr 2025 *_Softlogic Research_*

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2/26/2025, 12:53:27 AM

Wishing you a blessed and peaceful Maha Shivratri. May Lord Shiva's divine grace bring you strength, wisdom, and prosperity. 🌙🙏

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2/25/2025, 5:15:44 AM

*Softlogic Stockbrokers* *Cash Dividend Announcement –* *Seylan Developments PLC (CSD.N)* *XD Date - 01 Apr 2025* Dividend per Share : Voting - Rs. 1.10 Type of Dividend : First & Final Dividend Financial Year : 2024 XD Date : 01 Apr 2025 Payment Date : 23 Apr 2025 *_Softlogic Research_*

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2/25/2025, 11:46:03 AM

*Cabinet nod to establish Gambling Regulation Authority* Read more - https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Cabinet-nod-to-establish-Gambling-Regulation-Authority/108-303147

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2/27/2025, 4:05:25 AM

*Softlogic Stockbrokers* *Cash Dividend Announcement – Commercial Development Company (COMD.N* ) *XD Date - 28 Mar 2025* Dividend per Share : Voting - Rs. 4.00 Type of Dividend : Final dividend Financial Year : 2024 XD Date : 28 Mar 2025 Payment Date : 22 Apr 2025 _*Softlogic Research*_

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2/27/2025, 3:10:26 AM

*Softlogic Stockbrokers* *News Alert –27th February 2025* *Vehicle imports align with expectations* • No adjustments needed to existing policy or tax structure • 2025 budget revenue projections from vehicle imports remain on track https://www.themorning.lk/articles/kt0KqE6l1GP4v7WZRqjv *Shell opens first fuel station in Sri Lanka* first Shell branded fuel station was recently opened in Sri Lanka at B. S. Cooray Filling Station, Ambathale, followed by the signing of a retail brand license agreement by Shell Brands International AG (Shell) and RM Parks (Private) Limited, and affiliates of Shell and RM Parks (Private) Limited signing a product supply agreement in March 2024. https://www.themorning.lk/articles/fT5RS5gIqXrgW8NQnRyw *Sri Lanka continues upward trajectory in Global Soft Power Index 2025* • New report from Brand Finance highlights Sri Lanka’s progress in its lifestyle, eco-friendliness, and inclusivity • Sri Lanka makes significant 15-place leap in ‘appealing lifestyle’ ranking • Achieves remarkable 33-place leap for being ‘tolerant and inclusive’ • Demonstrates strong commitment to Sustainability https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Sri-Lanka-continues-upward-trajectory-in-Global-Soft-Power-Index-2025/44-773473 *Sri Lanka goods exports up 3.51-pct in Jan 2025 helped by US, India* According to the Export Development Board in Sri Lanka, merchandise exports grew 3.51 percent to 1,004.82 million dollars in January 2024 with apparel exports rising 21 percent to 460.22 million US dollars. https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-goods-exports-up-3-51-pct-in-jan-2025-helped-by-us-india-207350/ *SL, Maldives discuss united tourism promotion* The Government is contemplating the implementation of a collaborative tourism initiative between the Maldives and Sri Lanka. https://www.ft.lk/front-page/SL-Maldives-discuss-united-tourism-promotion/44-773474 *CBSL Chief urges banks to tighten controls as SL prepares for critical AML/CFT review* Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe urged the banking sector to prepare for Sri Lanka’s third Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) framework evaluation, warning that a negative listing in the assessment could severely undermine the country’s economic progress. https://www.dailymirror.lk/business-news/CBSL-Chief-urges-banks-to-tighten-controls-as-SL-prepares-for-critical-AMLCFT-review/273-303258 *T-Bill rates drop for 16th straight week at auction* At the weekly Treasury bill auction conducted on Tuesday the weighted average yields across all three offered maturities declined for the 12th consecutive week. This marks a continued downward trend, with yields on at least one tenor decreasing over the past 16 weeks. Accordingly, the weighted average rates on the 91-day tenor dropped by 04 basis points to 7.57%, the 182-day tenor by 03 basis points to 7.87% and the 364-day tenor by 01 basis point to 8.31%. https://www.ft.lk/financial-services/T-Bill-rates-drop-for-16th-straight-week-at-auction/42-773520 *Higher illicit cigarette sales weigh on CTC’s 4Q performance* Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) reported a decline in revenue and profit for the three months ended December 2024, its fiscal fourth quarter, attributing the weaker performance to the increased presence of lower-priced smuggled cigarettes. https://www.dailymirror.lk/business-news/Higher-illicit-cigarette-sales-weigh-on-CTCs-4Q-performance/273-303257 *Amana Bank records Rs. 1.8 b PAT in 2024* Amana Bank PLC recorded a profit-after-tax (PAT) growth of 28% to reach Rs. 1.8 billion from Rs. 1.4 billion posted in 2023. Reflecting a healthy 21% growth, profit-before-tax for the same period grew from Rs. 2.3 billion to close at Rs. 2.8 billion. This strong bottom-line performance was achieved despite the impact of declining market rates. https://www.themorning.lk/articles/uVygg8WDPGx7ck707Mvj _Softlogic Research_

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2/25/2025, 5:14:39 AM

*Softlogic Stockbrokers* *Scrip Dividend Announcement – Nations Trust Bank PLC* Proportion - Voting :1:69.77 | Non-Voting: 1:110.84 No. of shares to be issued - Voting :4,041,283 | Non-Voting: 398,990 Consideration (Rs.) - Voting : 192.93 | Non-Voting: 306.47 Current stated capital of the entity (Rs.) - 12,106,272,296.00 Value of Reserves to be capitalized for the issue (Rs.) - 901,963,194.00 Financial year - 2024 *_Softlogic Research_*