Full Stock Market

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Commercial Bank and

Dialog Axiata with the turnover crossing Rs 1.0 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings and Sampath Bank. Mixed interest was observed in Access Engineering, Commercial Bank and Browns Investments whilst retail interest was noted in Tokyo Cement Company nonvoting. Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net

sellers. Total foreign sales accounted for 65.0% of the turnover. diversified sector was the top contributor to the market

turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Browns Investments) whilst the sector index lost 0.74%. The share price of John Keells Holdings decreased by Rs 2.30 (1.53%) to close at Rs 148.00. The share price of Browns Investments recorded a gain of Rs 0.20 (6.67%) to closeat Rs 3.20. Banks, Finance and Insurance sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Commercial Bank and Hatton National Bank) whilst the sector index decreased by 1.08%. The share price of Commercial Bank moved down by Rs 3.10 (2.84%) to close at Rs 106.00. The share price of Hatton National

Bank edged downrs 0.20 (0.11%) to close at Rs 175.00.

Access Engineering was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Access

Engineering lost Rs 1.10 (5.26%) to close at Rs 19.80.