Full Stock Market

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as LOLC Holdings, Commercial Leasing & Finance and Lanka Orix Finance with the turnover crossing Rs 12.1 Bn. A similar behavior was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Renuka Capital, Kelani Cables and Dipped Products. Mixed interest was observed in Vallibel One, Tokyo Cement Company non voting and Hayleys, whilst retail interest was noted in Expolanka Holdings, Browns Investments and LOLC Holdings.

Foreign participation in the market remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers.

Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the

market turnover (due to Access Engineering), whilst the sector index gained 3.28%. The share price of Access Engineering recorded a gain of Rs 4.90 (19.60%) to close at Rs 29.90.

Diversified Financials sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to LOLC Holdings), whilst the sector index increased by 11.61%.The share price of LOLC Holdings moved up by Rs 38.50 (16.98%) to close at Rs 265.25.

Expolanka Holdings, Browns Investments and Dipped Products were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Expolanka Holdings increased by Rs 0.40 (0.75%) to close at Rs 53.80.

Furthermore, the share price of Browns Investments lost Rs 0.20 (2.67%) to close at Rs 7.30, whilst the share price of Dipped Products appreciated by Rs 27.50 (6.85%) toclose at Rs 428.75.