Full Stock Market

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Ceylon Tobacco Company and Sri Lanka Telecom with the turnover crossing Rs 917 Mn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Access Engineering, Commercial Bank, Vidullanka and Ceylon Cold Stores. Mixed interest was observed in Sampath Bank, Tokyo Cement Company nonvoting and Royal Ceramics whilst retail interest was noted in Hayleys Fabric and Browns Investments.

Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net sellers mainly due to foreign selling in Access Engineering, Commercial Bank and Vidullanka.

During the week, the ASPI and the S&P SL20 gained 1.15% and 1.17% respectively whilst recording an average daily turnover of Rs 1.2 Bn.

Banks, Finance and Insurance sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Commercial Bank and Sampath Bank) whilst the sector index gained 0.35%. The share price of Commercial Bank closed flat at Rs 99.00 whilst foreign holdings decreased by 948,323 shares. The share price of Sampath Bank edged up of Rs 0.20 (0.12%) to close at Rs 169.70.

Construction and Engineering sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Access Engineering) whilst the sector index increased by 0.79%. The share price of

Access Engineering increased by Rs 0.10 (0.46%) closing at Rs 22.00 whilst foreign holdings decreased by 2,579,399 shares.

Vidullanka and Tokyo Cement Company nonvoting were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Vidullanka closed flat at Rs 4.80 whilst foreign holdings decreased by 20,000,000 shares. The share price of Tokyo Cement Company nonvoting appreciated by Rs 1.00 (2.89%) to close at Rs 35.60.