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Last Updated : 2024-04-26 16:02:00
Hela Apparel Holdings, the holding company of Hela Clothing Group, made history this month with the successful oversubscription of the largest initial public offering (IPO) in the past decade.
The IPO, which sought to raise Rs.4 billion through the issue of new shares, was oversubscribed by 5.4 times and received applications amounting to Rs.21.8 billion. A total of 23,205 applications were received from investors, a record number for any IPO in the past 10 years.
A statement issued by the company said the offering was well-received by a range of investors, including foreign, institutional, local high-net-worth and retail investors and was oversubscribed in all investor categories.
15,706 applications worth of Rs.3.1 billion were received through the online application portal alone, yet another new record.
“As a social capital-focused company, we are honoured and humbled to have the trust of the Sri Lankan people. We have already started on the work that we believe will give Hela a competitive advantage in the long term. We thank everyone for their participation in this IPO and welcome them to join us on a journey of global value creation,” Hela Apparel Holdings Chairman A.R. Rasiah said.
The proceeds of the IPO are intended to be channelled towards boosting supply chain security through an investment in a fabric mill, strengthening core digital systems through the implementation of a new ERP system, productivity-enhancing capex and strengthening the company’s balance sheet to support its global expansion strategy.
Iwazaru Thursday, 27 January 2022 04:46 PM
Sri Lanka is a funny country. The country is on the verge or bankrupt. The share market is soaring. Can someone explain please.
Neighbour Thursday, 27 January 2022 05:25 PM
Simple. God still loves our country and the people and not the Government.
Muhandiram@yahoo.com Thursday, 27 January 2022 06:46 PM
You can not judge a country only based on current foreign reserve positions. There are lot of investors in the world who knows this fact.
Vignesh Thursday, 27 January 2022 06:57 PM
Srilanka currency depreciation 100 km /h. Better to invest any thing
Sammy Thursday, 27 January 2022 07:20 PM
Iwazaru With interest rates so low, fixed income investments are not encouraging. I guess investment in capital market is more speculative and as an alternative. If exports pick up, investment in Apparel industry would be a good bet.
Dilshan Perera Thursday, 27 January 2022 06:52 PM
Money exists in hidden places.. just ask BigBandara!
BLACK Thursday, 27 January 2022 06:59 PM
BLACK ECONOMY???
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