Wealthtrust Securities debuts on CSE’s Diri Savi Board

Wealthtrust Securities Limited marked the debut trading of its 71,548,244 ordinary voting shares on the Diri Savi Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday, which saw a 167.14 percent price share increase by the end of the trading day.

The Initial Public Offer (IPO), which took place on 17th December 2025, was an offer for subscription for 71,548,244 ordinary voting shares of the par value of Rs. 7 and a rating of “A- (Positive)” by the Lanka Rating Agency andraised a total of Rs. 500,837,708 with Asia Securities Ltd as their manager to the issue. 

On its debut trade at the Diri Savi Board, the share price of WealthTrust Securities Ltd gained Rs 11.7 (167.14 percent) and closed at Rs 18.70.

The debut on the Diri Savi Board, represents the diversification of WealthTrust Securities Limited, a primary dealer in Government Securities in both the primary and secondary market, from the debt market and into the equity market. 

WealthTrust Securities Limited Chairman Senaka Weerasooria, remarked upon the organisation’s leading position in the debt market and their entry into the equity market, stating: “WealthTrust – having unique and unmatched expertise in treasury bonds and government securities will deliver tremendous value to investors.” 

CSE CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike remarked upon listing, stating: “This IPO underscores the strategic importance of our Diri Savi Board in fuelling capital markets and offering a transparent venue for dynamic enterprises to unlock their value.” 

Year 2025 saw 24 companies list on the CSE by way of equity or debt IPOsas the CSE reported record highs on its ASPI and S&P SL20 index in 2025, ending the year with a Rs. 8.068. Tn. market cap, and new IPOs and debt products set to be announced through 2026 for which prospective investors can be notified of through the CSE website and mobile app.