Siyapatha Finance debenture issue oversubscribed

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Siyapatha Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC and a prominent leader in Sri Lanka’s non-banking financial sector, has announced the resounding success of its recent debenture issuance, which received an overwhelming response from investors, meeting and surpassing all expectations.

The highly anticipated initial public offering of Siyapatha Finance PLC’s debenture issuance, officially opened for subscription on the 19 June and closed on the same day due to the remarkably positive investor sentiment from the market.

The initial tranche of Rs. 3 billion and subsequent tranches of Rs. 1 billion each were oversubscribed in record time, reflecting positive investor sentiment and confidence in Siyapatha Finance PLC’s financial stability and growth prospects. The company received an exceptional number of applications over Rs. 5 billion, indicative of the strong demand for Siyapatha Finance PLC’s offerings.

Managing Director Ananda Seneviratne said: “This overwhelming demand reaffirms our commitment to delivering value to our stakeholders and driving sustainable growth over 20 years of trust. We are immensely pleased by the enthusiastic response to our debenture issuance, which emphasises the trust and confidence that investors place in Siyapatha Finance PLC.”

The proceeds from the issuance of listed, rated, senior, unsecured, redeemable debentures valued at Rs. 100 per unit with a five-year tenure, will be directed towards funding the Siyapatha Finance PLC’s budgeted lending portfolio. These debentures, carrying a fixed interest rate of 11.40% per annum (AER 11.40%), will be officially listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange after the allotment. The basis for allotment adhered to the specifications outlined in the prospectus, ensuring fairness and transparency in the distribution of debentures among investors.

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC spearheaded the management of the debenture issue, with esteemed partners including Bank of Ceylon as Trustee, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC as Banker, SSP Corporate Services Private Ltd. as Registrar, Nithya Partners as Legal Counsel, KPMG as Reporting Accountants and Company Auditors. Fitch Ratings Lanka Ltd. provided credit rating services, further validating Siyapatha Finance PLC’s strong financial standing as a trusted name in Sri Lanka’s financial sector.

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