John Keells Holdings PLC in terms of market capitalization is Sri Lanka’s largest listed company which accounts for more than 14% of the Sri Lankan Stock market and has diversified its operations into various sectors ranging from Consumer Foods and Retail, Financial Services, Information Technology, Leisure, Property Development, Transportation and Plantations.
It was founded in 1870 by Edwin and George John and was originally formed as a broking business. In 1948, it merged with Thompson, White & Co. Ltd, another broking business. In 1960, it merged with yet another broking company, Keells & Waldock Ltd. The merged entity was known as John Keells Thompson White Ltd.
During the 1970s, John Keells diversified by acquiring Walkers Ltd, a tour operator and Mackinnon’s Group which had interests in shipping. In 1986, John Keells Holdings was listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.
Them Group, which operates in seven industry groups, has over the years placed great importance on sustainable development.
Them financial services sector offers a comprehensive range of financial solutions including commercial banking, life insurance.
Richard Pieris & Company Plc has been touching the lives of Sri Lankans all over the island for 81 years. They’ve made an incredible mark in the industry and together with a team that is focused on success, have taken them business to new heights. This year, as they celebrate myriad of achievements, they look back on the illustrious years that have brought them to where they’re today.
They’ll organise and operate to continually focus on exceeding the expectations of our customers, whilst excelling in profitability and they’ll attract, develop and retain talented people to ensure the continued growth and viability of all our business ventures.
To optimise the contribution from our employees by providing career and personal development opportunities, thereby creating an atmosphere that would motivate and internalise employee aspirations with corporate objectives.
To provide a satisfactory return to shareholders whilst retaining sufficient funds for reinvestment, thereby enhancing corporate wealth. To ensure continuous growth by the planned expansion and diversification of business activities.
This sector is represented by Richard Pieris Exports, Richard Pieris Natural Foams, Arpitalian Compact Soles, Micro Minerals, and Richard Pieris Rubber Products.
The establishment of PVI in the early nineties set new standards of accuracy, repeatability and durability for engine management sensors.
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