• Plans Rs. 9 billion rights issue

Hayleys PLC has announced an interim dividend of Rs. 6 per share for the financial year ending 31 March 2026 and approved plans to raise fresh capital through a Rs. 9 billion rights issue, the company said in a filing to the Colombo Stock Exchange.

The decisions were taken at a meeting of the company’s Board of Directors held on 21 January 2026.

The interim dividend will be paid at Rs. 6 per ordinary voting share. The shares will trade ex-dividend on 30 January 2026, with the record date set for 2 February 2026. Payment is scheduled for 12 February 2026. The dividend will not be subject to Advance Income Tax, and payments to shareholders who have submitted valid bank details will be made directly within three market days, excluding the record date. The company said no shareholder approval is required for the interim dividend under its Articles of Association.

Hayleys said a certified extract of the board resolution and a directors’ solvency certificate were submitted with the filing, while the auditors’ solvency certificate will be provided prior to the dividend payment date.

Separately, the board approved a rights issue of 45 million new ordinary voting shares to increase the company’s stated capital. The issue will be offered on the basis of three new shares for every 50 existing shares held at the close of trading on the date of entitlement, at an issue price of Rs. 200 per share.

As at 31 December 2025, Hayleys’ stated capital stood at Rs. 1.575 billion, represented by 750 million ordinary voting shares. The company said proceeds from the rights issue will be used to fund new investments and partially settle outstanding debt.