CFA Society Sri Lanka and Deloitte to host program tomorrow on successful M&As

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CFA Society Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Deloitte, will host a professional development program titled “Demystifying Key Concepts to Successful Mergers and Acquisitions” on Thursday, 5 November 2026, from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo City Centre.

The program aims to provide participants with practical insights into the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process, highlighting the critical factors that contribute to successful transactions. With increasing emphasis on corporate consolidation, strategic restructuring and business growth, the program will focus on effective deal structuring, comprehensive due diligence, risk management and value creation.

Participants will gain a better understanding of the key stages of an M&A transaction, with particular attention to tax, legal and financial due diligence, common transaction challenges and the importance of informed decision-making in achieving successful outcomes.

The program will be facilitated by an experienced panel of industry professionals, including Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives Partner and Head of Tax Charmaine Tillekeratne, Deloitte Sri Lanka Strategy, Risk

and Transactions Associate Director Buddhi Pathiraja, Sudath Perera Associates Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial Law Dushyantha Perera, and NDB Capital Holdings Ltd.,CEO Senaka Kakiriwaragodage, CFA.

The event will kick off with a fireside chat hosted by Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives Strategy, Risk and Transactions Head Ruvini Fernando, joined by Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives Strategy, Risk & Transaction Services Valuation and Modelling Leader Lasanga Abeysuriya, and graced by the panellists.

Designed for corporate executives, finance and investment professionals, business leaders, legal and tax practitioners, and others involved in corporate transactions, the program offers an opportunity to strengthen practical knowledge and gain insights from experienced industry practitioners. For registration and further information, please visit www.cfasocietysrilanka.org