Full Stock Market

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Commercial Leasing & Finance, Lanka Orix Finance and LOLC Development Finance with the turnover crossing

Rs 7.0 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20.

High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Royal Ceramics, CIC Holdings and Expolanka Holdings.

Mixed interest was observed in Vallibel One and Hayleys Fabric, whilst retail interest was noted in Browns Investments, Commercial Leasing & Finance and Lanka Orix Finance. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net buyers.

During the week, the ASPI lost 1.87%, the S&P SL20 gained 1.62%, whilst recording an average daily turnover of Rs 8.73 Bn.

Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Browns Investments), whilst the sector index reduced by 0.38%. The share price of Browns Investments increased by Rs 0.10 (0.69%) to close at Rs 14.50.

Diversified Financials sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Commercial

Leasing & Finance, Lanka Orix Finance and LOLC Holdings), whilst the sector index decreased by 7.55%. The share price of Commercial Leasing & Finance moved down by Rs 10.70 (21.02%) to close at Rs 40.20. The share price of Lanka Orix

Finance recorded a loss of Rs 2.20 (8.56%) to close at Rs 23.50. The share price of LOLC Holdings declined by Rs 5.50 (0.56%) to close at Rs 974.75.

Expolanka Holdings was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Expolanka Holdings lost Rs 3.25 (1.15%) to close at Rs 280.25.