ACLPlastics
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| 2 July 2024 | https://bmkltsly13vb.compat.objectstorage.ap-mumbai-1.oraclecloud.com/cdn.ft.lk/assets/uploads/image_42cf12f774.jpg | Rohan Somawansa joins ACL Plastics Board | Rohan Somawansa, a seasoned marketing professional, has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of ACL Plastics PLC. He is currently a Director at Samson Compounds Ltd. and serves as the Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications for the DSI Samson Group, where he oversees strategic management, HR, manufacturing, and brand building. Somawansa's distinguished career includes serving as President of the Asian Marketing Federation from 2018 to 2020 and the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing in 2010/2011. He has received multiple accolades for his contributions to marketing, including honorary fellowships from prestigious marketing institutes in Singapore and Malaysia. His professional qualifications include an MBA (UK), CIM (UK), DBFA (CA SL), CPM (Asia), and CMA (AUS). With his appointment, the ACL Plastics PLC Board now consists of Chairman U.G. Madanayake, Managing Director H.A.S. Madanayake, N.C. Madanayake, R.M.M.J. Ratnayake, and P.R. Somawansa. | Daily FT |
| 29 July 2024 | - | Sri Lanka stocks close down amid election speculation | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower on Thursday following announcements of two presidential candidates for Sri Lanka’s upcoming election, leading to market uncertainty. The All Share Index fell by 0.52%, while the S&P SL20 Index dropped by 0.80%. Turnover was 503 million rupees. Investors are concerned about potential changes in fiscal policy and the IMF program if there is a shift in leadership. Foreign activity was noted in energy, banking, and finance sectors, with a net foreign inflow of 751 lakhs rupees. Key stocks like People’s Leasing & Finance and Resus Energy saw mixed performance, while most banking stocks closed lower. ACL Plastics announced a 20-rupee dividend per voting share, and Overseas Realty reported a 44% profit increase due to rental income | EconomyNext |