Tuesday 22 July 2014

Rs 500M acquisition announced

Ceylon FT: In keeping with the financial sector consolidation programme of the Central Bank a Rs 500 million acquisition was announced yesterday (21).

Deshodaya Development Finance Limited has entered in to a memorandum of understanding for the purchase the majority shareholding of George Steuart Finance PLC.

"The Principal Shareholders of George Steuart Finance PLC, George Steuart & Company Limited and Capital Trust Holdings Limited will divest their shareholding for a company valuation of Rs 500 million for this transaction, which also has been endorsed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka," George Steuart said in a statement.

Deshodaya Development Finance Limited, a micro finance provider, intends to expand its outreach and diversify its existing product portfolio by amalgamating the businesses whilst keeping in line with regulatory asset and capital enhancement requirements. www.ceylontoday.lk

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