John Keells Group Wins Best Corporate Citizen Award 2007
- 05/12/2007
John Keells Group was named the grand winner in the Ten Best Corporate Citizens Award 2007 organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at a glittering event held at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo on Thursday, 29 November 2007. The award was accepted by Susantha Ratnayake, Chairman, John Keells Group. Following in second place was Nestle Lanka PLC, while Sampath Bank was placed third.
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JKH profit before tax up by 11 per cent to Rs. 4.79 billion
- 01/06/2007
Group revenue increased 12 per cent to Rs. 32.86 billion. Group profit before interest and tax increased by 26 per cent to 6.11 billion.
Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent increased by 16 percent to Rs.3.53 billion. Diluted earnings per share increased by 14 per cent to Rs. 6.05.
Total assets grew 67 per cent to Rs. 65.95 billion.Total shareholder return for the year was 39.7 per ... |
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Asian Hotels & Properties Limited – Sales “off plan” of apartments
- 26/05/2006
The Board of Directors of Asian Hotels & Properties Limited has approved commencement of sales “off plan”
of apartments in the new tower “The Emperor” at Crescat City.
The Emperor is the third condominium tower project undertaken by the Company. Designed by world-renowned architects P&T of Singapore, “The Emperor” would rise 35 storeys and will comprise of 172 luxury apartments including Presidential ... |
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JOHN KEELLS HOLDINGS LIMITED – SCRIP ISSUE
- 26/05/2006
The Board of Directors of John Keells Holdings Limited has decided to recommend to the shareholders
a Scrip Issue of one (01) ordinary share for every seven (07) existing ordinary shares.
An EGM to approve the scrip issue will be held immediately after the AGM on 30th June 2006. Following
the scrip issue, the issued capital of JKH will increase to approximately 457 million ... |
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John Keells Maldivian Resorts Limited obtains a 15 year lease for Dhonveli Beach & Spa
- 16/05/2006
John Keells Hotels Limited is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, John Keells Maldivian Resorts Limited, has obtained a 15 year lease for Dhonveli Beach & Spa for a total investment of USD 21.8 million.
Dhonveli Beach & Spa, located in the North Male Atoll, is approximately 13km from the Male International Airport. The four star resort consists of 60 water bungalows and 90 land bungalows. The resort ... |
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John Keells Hotels reveals the image of ‘Chaaya’ at Habarana
- 03/05/2006
First property of the brand ‘Chaaya Hotels & Resorts’ to open over the weekend
John Keells Hotels (JKH) announced the opening of Chaaya Village Habarana, the first of its resort hotel chains under the “Chaaya Hotels & Resorts” brand to a gathering of important guests and destination management companies on Saturday May 6, 2006.
The brand was launched at the ITB Tourism Fair in Berlin earlier ... |
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JKH Announces Second Interim Dividend of 10%
- 24/02/2006
The Board of Directors of John Keells Holdings Limited (JKH) has resolved to pay a second interim dividend
of 10% for the financial year ending 31 March 2006.
The date of payment will be notified ... |
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JKH records strong 3rd quarter performance with Group Revenues increasing by 21% and Profit Attributable to the Group increasing by 36%
- 26/01/2006
Highlights
§ Group Revenue for the 3rd quarter grew by 21% to Rs.7.52 billion.
§ Group Profit Before Tax was Rs.1102 million and Profit Attributable to Group was Rs.775 million for the quarter under review, higher by 25% and 36% respectively compared to 3rd quarter of FY 2004/05.
§ Profit Attributable to the Group for nine months ended 31 December 2005 registered a growth of 8%, compared ... |
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John Keells Holdings Ltd and Carson Cumberbatch & Co. Ltd offer to acquire shares in Eagle Insurance Company Limited (“Eagle”) and merge Eagle with Union Assurance Limited (“UAL”)
- 20/01/2006
John Keells Holdings Limited (“JKH”) and Carson Cumberbatch & Co. Limited (“Carsons”) have made a joint offer to acquire the entire 87.27% stake in Eagle owned by NDB Finance Lanka (Private) Limited (“NFL”). JKH and Carsons are willing to acquire a minimum stake of 15.3 million shares (amounting to 51% of Eagle).
The terms of the offer are as follows:
Offer Price: Rs. 130
No of shares: Up to ... |
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We write to advise that Mr. V. Lintotawela has, upon his retirement, relinquished his appointment as Chairman and Director of this Company
and that of its subsidiaries and associates as from 31 December 2005.
- 01/01/2006
We have pleasure in announcing the appointment of Mr. Susantha Chaminda Ratnayake as the Chairman of John Keells Holdings Limited and Mr. Ajit Damon Gunewardena as the Deputy Chairman with effect from 1 January 2006.
Accordingly the newly constituted Board of Directors of John Keells Holdings Limited, with effect from 1 January 2006, will be
Mr S C Ratnayake (Chairman)
Mr A D ... |
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100 homes at Monrovia Estate, Galle handed over to families displaced by the Tsunami
- 30/12/2005
As the country marked the first anniversary of the greatest tragedy to befall the nation in recent times, 100 families that bore the brunt of the tsunami and were left homeless, were given a fresh wave of hope. The families from Hikkaduwa, were the recipients of 100 homes built at the Monrovia Estate, Rathgama by the Galleon Tsunami Relief Fund.
A simple ceremony to mark the handover was held on the 19th of ... |
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John Keells ties up with Raman Roy to leverage BPO opportunity across Asia
- 14/12/2005
John Keells Holdings Limited (“JKH”) and Raman Roy and Associates (“RRA”) announced a Joint Venture to develop a BPO business in the Asian region, initially focusing on India and Sri Lanka. As a first step, the two parties have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding. Both the parties have committed approximately US$22 million to the venture for the immediate business plan period.
“This partnership will ... |
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John Keells Holdings Honoured by Forbes Magazine
- 21/11/2005
Forbes Asia has honoured John Keells Holdings as one of the most successful companies in Asia with revenues under a billion US dollars. The award was presented to Susantha Ratnayake, Deputy Chairman and Joint Managing Director of John Keells Holdings by Steve Forbes, President and CEO of Forbes at an awards ceremony on 10 November at the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.
The Forbes Asia Best Under a Billion ... |
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John Keells Scholars Showcase English Language Skills
- 08/11/2005
Colombo, 08 November 2005. John Keells Social Responsibility Foundation announced the successful conclusion of the English Day presented by scholars of the John Keells English Language Scholarship Programme. The English Day provided an opportunity for the scholars to display their talents in the English medium. Held at the Bishop’s College Auditorium on Saturday 29 October, the event saw more than 150 students ... |
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Mohamed Muhsin joins JKH Board as Independent Director
- 01/11/2005
M. V. Muhsin has been invited to the Board of Directors of John Keells Holdings as an independent director from 01 November 2005, upon his retirement as the Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the World Bank, where he is credited with leading major programs for global connectivity and the renewal of the Bank’s information and knowledge management systems.
Mr. Muhsin’s illustrious career at the ... |
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JKH Vision 1000 Goes to Habarana
- 27/10/2005
Colombo, 27 October 2005. John Keells Social Responsibility Foundation announced its sixth successful Eye Camp which was held in the Habarana Temple premises recently. The patients screened for cataract surgery were disadvantaged men and women from the surroundings of Habarana. The Eye Camp was conducted by a medical team from the Matale Hospital led by the Consultant Surgeon, Dr. Priyanga Iddawela. The prelate of ... |
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Forbes Magazine ranks John Keells among 200 Best under a Billion
- 26/10/2005
The Influential Forbes magazine has ranked John Keells Holdings among the “200 Best under a Billion” in the Asia Pacific – a list of the region’s best listed companies below USD 1 billion in revenue. The basis for choosing the Forbes “Best under a Billion” was to pick those small and medium size enterprises that reward not only their founders and other insiders but also public shareholders.
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JKH Celebrates Outstanding Achievement
- 06/10/2005
Colombo, Thursday 6th October 2005. JKH announced the winners of the Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Achievement recently at The Colombo Plaza Ball Room. Launched in the previous fiscal year, the Chairman’s Award rewards high performing Managers and Presidents who have contributed significantly – and beyond expectations – whilst displaying the true spirit of JKH values. The Award is also given to distinguish the ... |
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JKH Unveils John Keells Social Responsibility Foundation
- 15/09/2005
Colombo, 15 September 2005 - John Keells Holdings Limited (JKH) announced today the latest addition to the John Keells Group - the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Group aptly named John Keells Social Responsibility Foundation. Incorporated under the Companies Act, the Foundation was recently registered as a Voluntary Social Service Organization and would be the main vehicle through which the John ... |
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First Corporate HIV AIDS Awareness Campaign Launched
- 12/07/2005
Colombo, Tuesday 12th July 2005. The John Keells Social Responsibility Foundation announced the launch of a 3-year HIV AIDS Awareness Campaign. This is the first such campaign launched by a corporate in Sri Lanka in the area of HIV/AIDS.
The launch was graced by an array of HIV AIDS experts. The panel of speakers included Dr. (Mrs.) Chandrika Wickramasuriya, Consultant Venereologist, National STD/AIDS ... |
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Mahaweli Reach Partners Exclusively With IDS & KBSL
- 30/06/2005
Mahaweli Reach Hotel, Kandy has chosen Bangalore based global software company, IDS Softwares Private Limited (IDS) which is represented locally by Keells Business Systems Ltd (KBSL), for all their property management related technology solutions. Under the agreement, the 114 room Mahaweli Reach Hotel will be run entirely on the IDS Fortune Enterprise software.
"We are using the latest version 3.3 of ... |
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MLL Relocates its Kuliyapitiya Branch
- 29/06/2005
The Kuliyapitiya Branch of Mercantile Leasing Limited (MLL) recently moved to No.74, Hettipola Road, Kuliyapitiya, in order to enhance the quality of service provided to customers.
The Kuliyapitiya Branch is a part of MLL’s existing network, which includes branches in Negombo, Bandarawela, Kiribathgoda and Nugegoda. All branches are fully geared to handle the full range of services provided at its head ... |
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John Keells Office Automation Rewards Top Dealers
- 28/06/2005
John Keells Office Automation (Pvt) Ltd., (JKOA), the sole distributor for Toshiba in Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives, held its annual dealer convention recently at the Colombo Hilton. Dealers from all provinces of Sri Lanka and the Maldives were well-represented at the convention. Christopher Lee - Country Manager, Kenney Ong - Product Manager and Soak Peng from Toshiba Corporation, Singapore graced the ... |
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John Keells Office Automation Rewards Top Dealers
- 28/06/2005
John Keells Office Automation (Pvt) Ltd., (JKOA), the sole distributor for Toshiba in Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives, held its annual dealer convention recently at the Colombo Hilton. Dealers from all provinces of Sri Lanka and the Maldives were well-represented at the convention. Christopher Lee - Country Manager, Kenney Ong - Product Manager and Soak Peng from Toshiba Corporation, Singapore graced the ... |
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John Keells announces new Board and Designation Structures
- 27/06/2005
The John Keells Group has announced a new board and designation structure in keeping with the fast changing nature of the Group's business portfolio and business environment.
The Group expects to double its current size in the next three years with the need to harness international opportunities increasing in urgency. With the fast paced growth in size, the Group’s business sectors are also becoming large ... |
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Kuoni Netherlands Signs Agency Contract With
Whittall Boustead (Travel) Ltd.
- 25/05/2005
Colombo, 25 May 2005: Kuoni Netherlands (formally known as Special Traffic), a member of Kuoni Travel Ltd, recently signed a long-term Agency Agreement with Whittall Boustead (Travel) Ltd, a member of the John Keells Group. Whittalls Travels has been the local Agent for Kuoni UK, Kuoni France & Kuoni Switzerland among others since November 1993 and handles approximately 20,000 – 25,000 clients per year from the ... |
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Tea Exports Still Top Earner for Sri Lanka – John Keells’ Report
- 19/05/2005
Colombo 19th May 2005. John Keells Limited announced today that Sri Lanka’s net tea exports are on par with the country’s net apparel exports. This was one of the findings reported in its recently published study of the country’s internationally renowned tea industry titled “Tea Review 2004”.
The report goes on to state that although the Government recognized the importance of Agriculture in its annual ... |
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JKCS implements next-generation quality management solution
- 25/04/2005
April 04, 2005 – John Keells Computer Services (JKCS) recently introduced a new breed of quality management software with the implementation of an enterprise wide quality information system named QuIS.
The solution was designed to suite the standard technology platforms of British American Tobacco (BAT). The initial implementation was carried out at Ceylon Tobacco Company – BAT’s Sri Lankan operation. ... |
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John Keells Thanks Business Partners,
Unanimous Response to Tsunami Relief Efforts
- 25/02/2005
Colombo, 25 February 2005. Within hours of the Tsunami disaster that struck Sri Lanka, foreign business partners of the John Keells Group sprang into action offering assistance to the hundreds of thousands affected. The unanimous response of the John Keells Group’s network of foreign partners consisted of funds and relief items worth over 70 million rupees. The donations were channeled through the Tide Relief ... |
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