Dhammika invests Rs. 4.6 b more in Hayleys via historic Rights Issue

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Dhammika Perera

Dhammika Perera has invested a further Rs. 4.6 billion in Hayleys PLC, reinforcing his confidence in the most diversified conglomerate in the country.

The latest investment was via subscription to the historic Rights Issue. He had acquired 22.95 million shares at Rs. 200 each worth Rs. 4.6 billion. He holds a 51% stake in Hayleys.

The Rights Issue, first since Co-Chairman and biggest shareholder Dhammika Perera acquired Hayleys in 2009, is to raise Rs. 9 billion to strengthen its Balance Sheet by partial settlement of debt and fund new investments.

The Hayleys PLC share yesterday closed at Rs. 233.60, up by Rs. 3 or 1.3%. As at 31 December 2025, the public float of Hayleys is 37% held by 15,172 shareholders.