Seylan Bank PLC |
Interim Financial Statements |
For the 03 Months Ended 31st March 2026 |
Profit before Income Tax - LKR 4.5 Bn up by 8.31%
Profit after Tax - LKR 2.9 Bn up by 5.25%
Total Assets reach LKR 943 Bn
Return on Equity (ROE) of 14.39%
Impaired Loans (Stage 3) Ratio at 1.01%
The Bank recorded a Profit Before Income Tax (PBT) of LKR 4,548 Mn in Q1 2026, against LKR 4,199 Mn reflecting a growth of 8.31%.
For the three months ended 31st March 2026, Profit after Tax recorded by Seylan Bank was LKR 2,906 Mn with a growth of 5.25% against LKR 2,761 Mn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.
Statement of Financial PerformanceNet interest income increased from LKR 8,587 Mn to LKR 9,734 Mn, an increase of 13.37% over the previous year for the 3 months ended 31st March 2026 mainly due to the significant growth in bank's assets base over the last 12 months from LKR 785 Bn as end of Q1 2025 to LKR 943 Bn as at 31st March 2026. The Bank's Net Interest Margin (NIM) also moderated from 4.50% in 2025 to 4.23% during Q1 2026.
Meanwhile, the Bank's net fee-based income recorded a growth of 24.04%, increasing from LKR 1,863 Mn to LKR 2,311 Mn, primarily driven by fee income from Cards, Remittances, Trade, and other financial services.
Other income captions comprising of net gains / losses from trading, net gains from derecognition of financial assets and net other operating income, reflected a reduction mainly due to decline in mark to market gains from government securities and equity investments with the prevailing market interest rates and price movements, however exchange income showed an increase, due to higher forex trade volumes.
The Bank's total operating income was recorded as LKR 12,375 Mn, an increase of 12.57% compared to LKR 10,994 Mn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, driven mainly by the increase in net interest income, net fee and commission income.
Total operating expenses increased by 19.40%, rising from LKR 5,135 Mn in Q1 2025 to LKR 6,131Mn in Q1 2026. Personnel expenses grew by 15.41%, from LKR 2,806 Mn to LKR 3,238 Mn, primarily due to annual revision to staff-related costs. Other operating expenses, including depreciation and amortization, increased by 24.21%, reflecting higher prices of consumables, card related expenses and other related services over the period. The Bank continues to implement targeted cost optimization initiatives to manage expenses efficiently.
The Bank recorded an impairment charge of LKR 100 Mn in Q1 2026, lower than LKR 225 Mn in Q1 2025 with a reduction of 55.57%. The Bank has ensured Impairment provisions are made prudently to reflect changes in the global and local economy, customer credit risk profiles, and the overall credit quality of the Bank's loan portfolio, ensuring adequacy of provisions recognized in
the financial statements. The Bank's asset quality ratios demonstrated continued strength, with the Impaired Loan (Stage 3) Ratio at 1.01% (2025: 1.03%) and the Stage 3 Provision Cover Ratio at 86.23% as at 31 March 2026, among the highest in the banking industry.
Income tax expenses for Q1 2026 amounted to LKR 1,643 Mn, compared to LKR 1,438 Mn reported for Q1 2025. Value Added Tax (VAT) on Financial Services increased from LKR 1,260 Mn to LKR 1,402 Mn and Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) increased from LKR 175 Mn to LKR 195 Mn, marking a 11.25 % increase over the corresponding period.
The Bank recorded a Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 2,906 Mn during Q1 2026, reflecting a growth of 5.25% compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
Statement of Financial PositionThe Bank's total assets increased from LKR 921 Bn to LKR 943 Bn during Q1 2026, reflecting steady growth over the previous quarter. The Bank actively pursued new-to-bank loans and deposits while retaining its existing customer base. Loans and Advances grew to LKR 628 Bn and deposits rose to LKR 743 Bn. The Bank's CASA ratio was maintained at 28%.
Key financial ratios and indicatorsAs of 31 March 2026, Bank remained well-capitalized, with capital adequacy ratios comfortably above regulatory minimums. The CET1 and Total Tier 1 Capital Ratios were 11.40%, while the Total Capital Ratio stood at 16.38%, reflecting a strong capital base.
The Bank maintained the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) well above the statutory requirement. All Currency LCR Ratio and the Rupee LCR Ratio were maintained at 192.49% and 188.30% respectively.
The Return on Equity (ROE) stood at 14.39% (2025 - 15.89%) and Return on Average Assets (profit before tax) stood at 1.98% (2025 - 2.31%) for the year under review.
The Bank's Earnings per Share stood at LKR 4.57 in Q1 2026 compared to LKR 4.34 reported in previous year. The Bank's Net Assets Value per Share stood at LKR 128.86 as at 31 March 2026 (Group - LKR 132.17).
During Q1 2026, Seylan Bank expanded its flagship CSR initiative by opening 2 "Seylan Pahasara Libraries", bringing the total number of libraries established to 291. This milestone underscores the Bank's continued commitment to fostering education and supporting underprivileged schools across the island by improving access to knowledge and learning resources.
The National Long-Term Rating of Seylan Bank, was upgrade by two notches to A+(lka) with a Stable Outlook by Fitch Ratings in 2025.
Seylan Bank PLC | |||||||
Income Statement | |||||||
(In terms of Rule 7.4 of the Colombo Stock Exchange) | |||||||
( Amounts in LKR Thousands ) | |||||||
Bank | Group | ||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Three Months Ended | ||||||
31st March | 31st March | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | Growth | 2026 | 2025 | Growth | ||
% | % | ||||||
Interest Income | 22,797,220 | 19,483,400 | 17.01 | 22,810,309 | 19,497,520 | 16.99 | |
Less : Interest Expenses | 13,062,962 | 10,896,804 | 19.88 | 12,978,827 | 10,815,691 | 20.00 | |
Net Interest Income | 9,734,258 | 8,586,596 | 13.37 | 9,831,482 | 8,681,829 | 13.24 | |
Fee and Commission Income | 2,794,947 | 2,184,638 | 27.94 | 2,794,923 | 2,184,600 | 27.94 | |
Less : Fee and Commission Expenses | 483,675 | 321,325 | 50.53 | 483,675 | 321,325 | 50.53 | |
Net Fee and Commission Income | 2,311,272 | 1,863,313 | 24.04 | 2,311,248 | 1,863,275 | 24.04 | |
Net Gains / (Losses) from Trading | (218,191) | 111,773 | (295.21) | (218,191) | 111,773 | (295.21) | |
Net Gains from Derecognition of Financial Assets | 15,053 | 23,750 | (36.62) | 15,053 | 23,750 | (36.62) | |
Net Other Operating Income | 533,089 | 408,535 | 30.49 | 427,774 | 308,201 | 38.80 | |
Total Operating Income | 12,375,481 | 10,993,967 | 12.57 | 12,367,366 | 10,988,828 | 12.54 | |
Less : Impairment Charges | 100,151 | 225,427 | (55.57) | 100,151 | 225,427 | (55.57) | |
Net Operating Income | 12,275,330 | 10,768,540 | 13.99 | 12,267,215 | 10,763,401 | 13.97 | |
Less : Operating Expenses | |||||||
Personnel Expenses | 3,238,004 | 2,805,662 | 15.41 | 3,252,455 | 2,818,110 | 15.41 | |
Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses | 369,794 | 338,953 | 9.10 | 381,392 | 352,170 | 8.30 | |
Other Expenses | 2,523,029 | 1,990,027 | 26.78 | 2,551,676 | 2,006,068 | 27.20 | |
Total Operating Expenses | 6,130,827 | 5,134,642 | 19.40 | 6,185,523 | 5,176,348 | 19.50 | |
Operating Profit before Taxes | 6,144,503 | 5,633,898 | 9.06 | 6,081,692 | 5,587,053 | 8.85 | |
Less : Value Added Tax on Financial Services | 1,401,547 | 1,259,776 | 11.25 | 1,401,547 | 1,259,776 | 11.25 | |
Less : Social Security Contribution Levy | 194,659 | 174,971 | 11.25 | 194,659 | 174,971 | 11.25 | |
Profit before Income Tax | 4,548,297 | 4,199,151 | 8.31 | 4,485,486 | 4,152,306 | 8.02 | |
Less : Income Tax Expense | 1,642,672 | 1,438,466 | 14.20 | 1,665,930 | 1,461,672 | 13.97 | |
Profit for the Period | 2,905,625 | 2,760,685 | 5.25 | 2,819,556 | 2,690,634 | 4.79 | |
Profit Attributable to : | |||||||
Equity Holders of the Bank | 2,905,625 | 2,760,685 | 5.25 | 2,809,653 | 2,679,317 | 4.86 | |
Non-controlling Interest | - | - | - | 9,903 | 11,317 | (12.49) | |
Profit for the Period | 2,905,625 | 2,760,685 | 5.25 | 2,819,556 | 2,690,634 | 4.79 | |
Basic/Diluted Earnings per Ordinary Share (Rs.) | 4.57 | 4.34 | 5.25 | 4.42 | 4.22 | 4.86 | |
Seylan Bank PLC | |||||||
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income | |||||||
(In terms of Rule 7.4 of the Colombo Stock Exchange) | |||||||
( Amounts in LKR Thousands ) | |||||||
Bank | Group | ||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Three Months Ended | ||||||
31st March | 31st March | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | Growth | 2026 | 2025 | Growth | ||
% | % | ||||||
Profit for the Period | 2,905,625 | 2,760,685 | 5.25 | 2,819,556 | 2,690,634 | 4.79 | |
Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss), net of Tax | |||||||
Items that are or may be Reclassified to Income Statement in Subsequent Periods | |||||||
Net Gains / (Losses) on Investments in Debt Instruments measured at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income | (689,172) | 326,139 | (311.31) | (694,704) | 326,111 | (313.03) | |
Deferred Tax effect relating to items that are or may be Reclassified to Income Statement | 206,751 | (97,842) | 311.31 | 208,411 | (97,834) | 313.03 | |
Items that will never be Reclassified to Income Statement in Subsequent Periods | |||||||
Net Change in Fair Value on Investments in Equity Instruments measured at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income | 112,810 | (99,473) | 213.41 | 112,810 | (99,473) | 213.41 | |
Deferred Tax effect relating to items that will never be Reclassified to Income Statement | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Other Comprehensive Income for the Period, net of Taxes | (369,611) | 128,824 | (386.91) | (373,483) | 128,804 | (389.96) | |
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period | 2,536,014 | 2,889,509 | (12.23) | 2,446,073 | 2,819,438 | (13.24) | |
Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to: | |||||||
Equity Holders of the Bank | 2,536,014 | 2,889,509 | (12.23) | 2,437,150 | 2,808,126 | (13.21) | |
Non-controlling interest | - | - | - | 8,923 | 11,312 | (21.12) | |
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period | 2,536,014 | 2,889,509 | (12.23) | 2,446,073 | 2,819,438 | (13.24) | |
Seylan Bank PLC | |||||||
Statement of Financial Position | |||||||
(In terms of Rule 7.4 of the Colombo Stock Exchange) | |||||||
(Amounts in LKR Thousands ) | |||||||
Bank | Group | ||||||
As at | As at | Growth | As at | As at | Growth | ||
31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | % | 31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | % | ||
(Audited) | (Audited) | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | 19,324,440 | 18,202,545 | 6.16 | 19,324,480 | 18,202,585 | 6.16 | |
Balances with Central Bank of Sri Lanka | 8,986,914 | 11,218,110 | (19.89) | 8,986,914 | 11,218,110 | (19.89) | |
Placements with Banks and Finance Companies | 22,971,172 | 32,006,116 | (28.23) | 22,971,172 | 32,006,116 | (28.23) | |
Derivative Financial Instruments | 331,457 | 200,648 | 65.19 | 331,457 | 200,648 | 65.19 | |
Financial Assets recognised through Profit or Loss | |||||||
- Measured at Fair Value | 17,433,515 | 14,959,447 | 16.54 | 17,433,515 | 14,959,447 | 16.54 | |
Financial Assets at Amortised Cost | |||||||
- Loans and Advances | 627,728,039 | 599,801,944 | 4.66 | 627,728,039 | 599,801,944 | 4.66 | |
- Debt and Other Instruments | 121,904,125 | 120,394,298 | 1.25 | 121,968,367 | 120,489,193 | 1.23 | |
Financial Assets measured at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income | 91,194,952 | 92,796,261 | (1.73) | 91,553,891 | 93,167,635 | (1.73) | |
Investment in Subsidiary | 1,153,602 | 1,153,602 | - | - | - | - | |
Group Balances Receivable | 165,679 | 40,480 | 309.29 | - | - | - | |
Property, Plant & Equipment | 5,590,519 | 5,672,416 | (1.44) | 8,421,341 | 8,502,813 | (0.96) | |
Right-of-use Assets | 5,643,931 | 5,483,485 | 2.93 | 3,287,111 | 3,117,002 | 5.46 | |
Investment Properties | - | - | - | 822,134 | 825,593 | (0.42) | |
Intangible Assets | 884,905 | 896,209 | (1.26) | 898,251 | 897,908 | 0.04 | |
Deferred Tax Assets | 3,638,680 | 3,431,810 | 6.03 | 2,935,292 | 2,731,914 | 7.44 | |
Other Assets | 16,412,066 | 14,745,802 | 11.30 | 16,475,834 | 14,789,172 | 11.40 | |
Total Assets | 943,363,996 | 921,003,173 | 2.43 | 943,137,798 | 920,910,080 | 2.41 | |
Liabilities | |||||||
Due to Banks | 21,776,408 | 23,898,752 | (8.88) | 21,776,408 | 23,898,752 | (8.88) | |
Derivative Financial Instruments | 194,183 | 6,413 | 2,927.96 | 194,183 | 6,413 | 2,927.96 | |
Financial Liabilities at Amortised Cost | |||||||
- Due to Depositors | 742,544,680 | 732,960,379 | 1.31 | 742,544,680 | 732,960,379 | 1.31 | |
- Due to Debt Securities Holders | 13,014,827 | 5,203,644 | 150.11 | 13,014,827 | 5,203,644 | 150.11 | |
- Due to Other Borrowers | 16,106 | 16,354 | (1.52) | 16,106 | 16,354 | (1.52) | |
Group Balances Payable | 281,378 | 221,437 | 27.07 | - | - | - | |
Debt Securities Issued | 41,068,384 | 40,131,478 | 2.33 | 41,068,384 | 40,131,478 | 2.33 | |
Retirement Benefit Obligations | 3,650,405 | 3,626,538 | 0.66 | 3,645,196 | 3,621,329 | 0.66 | |
Current Tax Liabilities | 8,889,811 | 8,607,524 | 3.28 | 8,924,483 | 8,634,268 | 3.36 | |
Lease Liabilities | 6,197,700 | 6,030,361 | 2.77 | 3,005,774 | 2,838,264 | 5.90 | |
Other Provisions | 4,524,000 | 4,678,137 | (3.29) | 4,556,141 | 4,707,631 | (3.22) | |
Other Liabilities | 19,298,754 | 13,708,221 | 40.78 | 19,314,443 | 13,675,453 | 41.23 | |
Total Liabilities | 861,456,636 | 839,089,238 | 2.67 | 858,060,625 | 835,693,965 | 2.68 | |
Equity | |||||||
Stated Capital | 21,693,370 | 21,693,370 | - | 21,693,370 | 21,693,370 | - | |
Statutory Reserve Fund | 3,988,952 | 3,988,952 | - | 3,988,952 | 3,988,952 | - | |
Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income Reserve | 1,243,241 | 1,614,071 | (22.97) | 1,220,618 | 1,594,340 | (23.44) | |
Retained Earnings | 51,574,563 | 51,237,691 | 0.66 | 52,373,537 | 52,132,637 | 0.46 | |
Other Reserves | 3,407,234 | 3,379,851 | 0.81 | 4,734,239 | 4,706,856 | 0.58 | |
Total Shareholders' Equity | 81,907,360 | 81,913,935 | (0.01) | 84,010,716 | 84,116,155 | (0.13) | |
Non-controlling Interest | - | - | - | 1,066,457 | 1,099,960 | (3.05) | |
Total Equity | 81,907,360 | 81,913,935 | (0.01) | 85,077,173 | 85,216,115 | (0.16) | |
Total Equity & Liabilities | 943,363,996 | 921,003,173 | 2.43 | 943,137,798 | 920,910,080 | 2.41 | |
Contingent Liabilities and Commitments | 307,221,727 | 292,985,888 | 4.86 | 307,235,171 | 293,010,210 | 4.85 | |
Memorandum Information | |||||||
Number of Employees | 3,290 | 3,243 | 1.45 | 3,308 | 3,261 | 1.44 | |
Number of Banking Centres | 172 | 172 | - | 172 | 172 | - | |
Net Assets Value per Ordinary Share (Rs.) | 128.86 | 128.87 | (0.01) | 132.17 | 132.33 | (0.12) | |
Certification; | |||||||
I certify that the above Financial Statements are in compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007. | |||||||
(Sgd.) | |||||||
Shanuka Jayarathna | |||||||
Chief Financial Officer | |||||||
We the undersigned, being the Chairman, Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Seylan Bank PLC certify jointly that, | |||||||
a ) the above statements have been prepared in compliance with the format and definitions prescribed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka; and | |||||||
b ) the information contained in these statements have been extracted from the un-audited financial statements of the Bank & Group unless indicated as audited. | |||||||
(Sgd.) | (Sgd.) | ||||||
Justice Buwaneka Aluwihare PC | Ramesh Jayasekara | ||||||
Chairman | Director/Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
April 28, 2026 | |||||||
Colombo | |||||||
Seylan Bank PLC | ||||||||||
Statement of Changes in Equity | ||||||||||
For the Three Months ended 31st March - Bank | ||||||||||
(Amounts in LKR Thousands ) | ||||||||||
Stated Capital | Statutory Reserve Fund * | Retained Earnings | FVOCI Reserve | Other Reserves | Total | |||||
Ordinary Shares - Voting | Ordinary Shares - Non Voting | Revaluation Reserve | Special Reserve | Other Reserves | ||||||
** | *** | |||||||||
1 | Balance as at 01st January 2025 | 13,172,977 | 8,520,393 | 3,383,537 | 41,525,916 | 530,760 | 2,070,817 | 583,497 | 700,575 | 70,488,472 |
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period | ||||||||||
Profit for the Period | - | - | - | 2,760,685 | - | - | - | - | 2,760,685 | |
Other Comprehensive Income (net of tax) | ||||||||||
- Net Gains on Investments in Debt Instruments measured at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income | - | - | - | - | 228,297 | - | - | - | 228,297 | |
- Net Change in Fair Value on Investments in Equity Instruments measured at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income | - | - | - | - | (99,473) | - | - | - | (99,473) | |
2 | Total Comprehensive Income for the Period | - | - | - | 2,760,685 | 128,824 | - | - | - | 2,889,509 |
Transactions with Equity Holders , Recognised Directly In Equity | ||||||||||
Cash Dividend | - | - | - | (2,224,766) | - | - | - | - | (2,224,766) | |
Transferred to Special Reserve*** | - | - | - | (19,214) | - | - | 19,214 | - | - | |
3 | Total Transactions with Equity Holders | - | - | - | (2,243,980) | - | - | 19,214 | - | (2,224,766) |
Balance as at 31st March 2025 (1+2+3) | 13,172,977 | 8,520,393 | 3,383,537 | 42,042,621 | 659,584 | 2,070,817 | 602,711 | 700,575 | 71,153,215 | |
1 | Balance as at 01st January 2026 | 13,172,977 | 8,520,393 | 3,988,952 | 51,237,691 | 1,614,071 | 2,070,817 | 660,333 | 648,701 | 81,913,935 |
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period | ||||||||||
Profit for the Period | - | - | - | 2,905,625 | - | - | - | - | 2,905,625 | |
Other Comprehensive Income (net of tax) | ||||||||||
- Net Gains on Investments in Debt Instruments measured at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income | - | - | - | - | (482,421) | - | - | - | (482,421) | |
- Change in Fair Value on Investments in Equity Instruments measured at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income | - | - | - | - | 112,810 | - | - | - | 112,810 | |
2 | Total Comprehensive Income for the Period | - | - | - | 2,905,625 | (369,611) | - | - | - | 2,536,014 |
Transactions with Equity Holders , Recognised Directly In Equity | ||||||||||
Cash Dividend | - | - | - | (2,542,589) | - | - | - | - | (2,542,589) | |
Net Gains on Disposal of Equity Investments measured at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income | - | - | - | 1,219 | (1,219) | - | - | - | - | |
Transferred to Special Reserve*** | - | - | - | (27,383) | - | - | 27,383 | - | - | |
3 | Total Transactions with Equity Holders | - | - | - | (2,568,753) | (1,219) | - | 27,383 | - | (2,542,589) |
Balance as at 31st March 2026 (1 + 2 + 3) | 13,172,977 | 8,520,393 | 3,988,952 | 51,574,563 | 1,243,241 | 2,070,817 | 687,716 | 648,701 | 81,907,360 | |
* Statutory Reserve Fund represents the statutory requirement in terms of the Section 20(1) and (2) of the Banking Act No. 30 of 1988 (5% of net profit after tax). | ||||||||||
** FVOCI Reserve - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income Reserve. | ||||||||||
*** Special Reserve was created for Restructured International Sovereign Bonds as per CBSL Instructions (02/17/500/0819/016) dated 13 Feb 2025 and included in other reserves. | ||||||||||
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Other Reserves
Stated Capital
(Amounts in LKR Thousands )
Ordinary Shares Ordinary Shares
Statutory Reserve Fund
Retained Earnings
FVOCI
Reserve
Revaluation
Special Reserve
Other Reserves
Total
Non -Controlling
Total Equity
- Voting
- Non Voting *
Reserve
** ***
Interest
1 Balance as at 01st January 2025 | 13,172,977 | 8,520,393 | 3,383,537 | 42,360,589 | 513,900 | 3,092,283 | 583,497 | 977,742 | 72,604,918 | 1,070,894 | 73,675,812 |
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period Profit for the Period | - | - | - | 2,679,317 | - | - | - | - | 2,679,317 | 11,317 | 2,690,634 |
Other Comprehensive Income (net of tax) - Net Gains on Investments in Debt Instruments measured at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income | - | - | - | - | 228,282 | - | - | - | 228,282 | (5) | 228,277 |
- Change in Fair Value on Investments in Equity Instruments measured at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income | - | - | - | - | (99,473) | - | - | - | (99,473) | - | (99,473) |
2 Total Comprehensive Income for the Period | - | - | - | 2,679,317 | 128,809 | - | - | - | 2,808,126 | 11,312 | 2,819,438 |
Transactions with Equity Holders , Recognised Directly In Equity | |||||||||||
Cash Dividend | - | - | - | (2,224,766) | - | - | - | - | (2,224,766) | (38,891) | (2,263,657) |
Transferred to Special Reserve*** | - | - | - | (19,214) | - | - | 19,214 | - | - | - | - |
3 Total Transactions with Equity Holders | - | - | - | (2,243,980) | - | - | 19,214 | - | (2,224,766) | (38,891) | (2,263,657) |
Balance as at 31st March 2025 (1+2+3) | 13,172,977 | 8,520,393 | 3,383,537 | 42,795,926 | 642,709 | 3,092,283 | 602,711 | 977,742 | 73,188,278 | 1,043,315 | 74,231,593 |
1 Balance as at 01st January 2026 | 13,172,977 | 8,520,393 | 3,988,952 | 52,132,637 | 1,594,340 | 3,120,655 | 660,333 | 925,868 | 84,116,155 | 1,099,960 | 85,216,115 |
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period |
Profit for the Period - | - | - 2,809,653 | - | - | - | - | 2,809,653 | 9,903 | 2,819,556 | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (net of tax) | |||||||||||
- Net Gains on Investments in Debt Instruments measured at Fair Value through Other | |||||||||||
Comprehensive Income - | - | - - | (485,313) | - | - | - | (485,313) | (980) | (486,293) | ||
- Change in Fair Value on Investments in Equity Instruments measured at Fair Value through Other | |||||||||||
Comprehensive Income - | - | - - | 112,810 | - | - | - | 112,810 | - | 112,810 | ||
2 Total Comprehensive Income for the Period - | - | - 2,809,653 | (372,503) | - | - | - | 2,437,150 | 8,923 | 2,446,073 | ||
Transactions with Equity Holders , Recognised Directly In Equity Cash Dividend | - | - | - | (2,542,589) | - | - | - | - | (2,542,589) | (42,426) | (2,585,015) |
Net Gains on Disposal of Equity Investments measured at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive | |||||||||||
Income | - | - | - | 1,219 | (1,219) | - | - - | - | - | - | |
Transferred to Special Reserve*** | - | - | - | (27,383) | - | - | - 27,383 | - | - | - | |
3 Total Transactions with Equity Holders | - | - | - | (2,568,753) | (1,219) | - | - 27,383 | (2,542,589) | (42,426) | (2,585,015) | |
Balance as at 31st March 2026 (1 + 2 + 3) | 13,172,977 | 8,520,393 | 3,988,952 | 52,373,537 | 1,220,618 | 3,120,655 | 660,333 953,251 | 84,010,716 | 1,066,457 | 85,077,173 | |
* Statutory Reserve Fund represents the statutory requirement in terms of the Section 20(1) and (2) of the Banking Act No. 30 of 1988 (5% of net profit after tax).
** FVOCI Reserve - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income Reserve.
*** Special Reserve was created for Restructured International Sovereign Bonds as per CBSL Instructions (02/17/500/0819/016) dated 13 Feb 2025 and included in other reserves.
Statement of Cash Flows | Bank | Group | ||
For the Three months ended 31st March | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
LKR '000 | LKR '000 | LKR '000 | LKR '000 | |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||
Interest Receipts | 20,793,296 | 18,561,897 | 20,806,385 | 18,576,017 |
Interest Payments | (9,580,934) | (8,031,469) | (9,576,600) | (8,029,931) |
Net Fee and Commission Receipts | 2,311,272 | 1,863,313 | 2,311,248 | 1,863,275 |
Trading Income | 26,618 | 67,800 | 26,618 | 67,800 |
Payments to Employees | (3,139,995) | (2,610,166) | (3,154,446) | (2,622,614) |
VAT and SSCL on Financial Services Paid | (1,769,211) | (1,291,244) | (1,769,211) | (1,291,244) |
Receipts from Other Operating Activities | 638,274 | 393,629 | 639,378 | 356,216 |
Payments on Other Operating Activities | (2,353,506) | (2,277,821) | (2,382,153) | (2,307,079) |
Repayment of Interest Portion of Lease Liabilities | (145,258) | (137,490) | (65,457) | (57,915) |
Operating Profit before Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities | 6,780,556 | 6,538,449 | 6,835,762 | 6,554,525 |
(Increase)/Decrease in Operating Assets : | ||||
Balances with Central Bank of Sri Lanka | 2,231,196 | (286,253) | 2,231,196 | (286,253) |
Financial Assets at Amortized Cost - Loans and Advances | (27,213,068) | (5,981,592) | (27,213,068) | (5,981,592) |
Other Assets | (2,018,478) | (39,408) | (1,923,340) | 47,880 |
Increase/(Decrease) in Operating Liabilities : | ||||
Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost - Due to Depositors | 7,848,477 | (1,225,699) | 7,848,477 | (1,225,699) |
Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost - Due to Debt Securities Holders | 7,805,212 | 707,683 | 7,805,212 | 707,683 |
Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost - Due to Other Borrowers | (248) | (1,861) | (248) | (1,861) |
Other Liabilities | 2,863,510 | 697,730 | 2,607,305 | 611,237 |
Due to Banks | (2,122,344) | (782,995) | (2,122,344) | (782,995) |
Cash Generated from Operating Activities before Income Tax | (3,825,187) | (373,947) | (3,931,048) | (357,076) |
Income Tax Paid | (1,359,529) | (968,514) | (1,360,706) | (970,285) |
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | (5,184,716) | (1,342,460) | (5,291,754) | (1,327,360) |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||
Purchase of Property , Plant & Equipment | (88,239) | (170,293) | (88,239) | (170,929) |
Proceeds from Sale of Property , Plant & Equipment | 6,998 | 278 | 6,998 | 278 |
Improvements in Investment Properties | - | - | (4,375) | (2,480) |
Net Cash Flow from Financial Assets - FVTPL | (2,026,684) | 3,971,924 | (2,026,684) | 3,971,924 |
Net Cash Flow from Debt Instruments at Amortised Cost | (2,875,937) | 16,096,807 | (2,832,849) | 16,116,691 |
Net Cash Flow from Financial Assets - FVOCI | 1,398,880 | (25,694,494) | 1,398,880 | (25,723,977) |
Reverse Repurchase Agreements | 1,339,132 | 1,608,211 | 1,339,132 | 1,608,211 |
Purchase of Intangible Assets | (47,796) | (19,323) | (59,443) | (19,323) |
Dividend Received from Other Investments | 2,528 | 1,128 | 2,528 | 1,128 |
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (2,291,117) | (4,205,762) | (2,264,051) | (4,218,477) |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||
Interest Paid on Subordinated Debt | (341,937) | (189,126) | (341,937) | (189,126) |
Repayment of Principal Portion of Lease Liabilities | (102,637) | (94,620) | (22,665) | (97,005) |
Net Cash Used In Financing Activities | (444,574) | (283,746) | (364,602) | (286,131) |
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (7,920,407) | (5,831,968) | (7,920,407) | (5,831,968) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the Year | 50,216,019 | 67,641,922 | 50,216,557 | 67,642,460 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of the Period | 42,295,612 | 61,809,954 | 42,296,150 | 61,810,492 |
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General
The Financial Statements of the Bank and Group have been prepared in accordance with the Sri Lanka Accounting
Standards (SLFRSs/LKASs) issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.
There are no changes to the accounting policies and methods of computation since the publication of the last Annual Report.
The Interim Financial Statements of the Bank and the Group have been prepared and presented in accordance with the Sri Lanka Accounting Standards (LKAS/SLFRS) and provided necessary disclosure to comply with LKAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting.
The Group Financial Statements comprise of the consolidated Financial Statements of the Bank and its subsidiary Seylan Developments PLC (74.69%).
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Information on Ordinary Shares
Market Price (LKR)
31/03/2026
31/03/2025
Voting
Non-Voting
Voting
Non-Voting
Market Price Per Share
105.25
70.60
72.50
53.10
Highest price per share during the quarter ended
118.00
81.00
88.00
63.90
Lowest price per share during the quarter ended
95.00
64.90
67.00
49.50
Stated Capital as at March 31, 2026
No. of Shares
Stated Capital
(LKR.'000)
Ordinary Voting
305,236,937
13,172,977
Ordinary Non-Voting
330,410,398
8,520,393
Total
635,647,335
21,693,370
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Shareholders Information
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Twenty Largest Ordinary Voting Shareholders as at March 31, 2026
No. of
Shares
%
1
Brown & Company PLC A/C No. 1
31,979,642
10.48
2
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd-General Fund
30,523,687
10.00
3
Employee's Provident Fund
30,088,766
9.86
4
Sampath Bank PLC/ LOLC Investments Ltd
28,559,742
9.36
5
National Development Bank PLC
26,631,495
8.72
6
Sampath Bank PLC/ Ambeon Holdings PLC
25,000,000
8.19
7
Seylan Bank PLC A/C No.04-Employees Gratuity Trust Fund
20,272,555
6.64
8
Bank of Ceylon No. 1 Account
17,169,574
5.62
9
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd-Life Fund
15,261,841
5.00
10
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC/ Phantom Investments (Private) Limited
15,105,970
4.95
11
Sampath Bank PLC/Brown and Company PLC
10,371,776
3.40
12
Employees Trust Fund Board
5,235,318
1.72
13
Ambeon Holdings PLC
4,296,829
1.41
14
First Capital Holdings PLC
4,044,795
1.33
15
Hatton National Bank PLC/Phantom Investments (Private) Limited
2,620,308
0.86
16
NDB Capital Holdings Limited Account No-02
2,391,656
0.78
17
Deutsche Bank AG as Trustee to Assetline Income Plus Growth Fund
2,000,000
0.66
18
DFCC Bank PLC/Ambeon Holdings PLC
1,000,000
0.33
19
Mr. D.C. Fernando
924,802
0.30
20
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC/P. A. De Silva
798,455
0.26
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Twenty Largest Ordinary Non-Voting Shareholders as at March 31, 2026
No. of
Shares
%
1
Sampath Bank PLC/ LOLC Holdings PLC
146,722,737
44.41
2
LOLC Holdings PLC
23,775,575
7.20
3
Employee's Provident Fund
17,623,958
5.33
4
Akbar Brothers Pvt Ltd
7,267,772
2.20
5
Auerbach Grayson and Company LLC
4,526,357
1.37
6
Sampath Bank PLC/Andaradeniya Estate Private Limited
3,536,313
1.07
7
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC/W. Jinadasa
2,950,000
0.89
8
LOLC Technology Services Limited
2,885,232
0.87
9
Mr. N. Balasingam
2,584,925
0.78
10
J.B. Cocoshell (Pvt) Ltd
2,515,708
0.76
11
Hatton National Bank PLC/Arunasalam Sithampalam
2,239,527
0.68
12
Finco Holdings (Private) Limited
2,159,137
0.65
13
Mr. R. Gautam
1,958,545
0.59
14
Janashakthi Insurance PLC-Shareholders
1,915,900
0.58
15
Bank of Ceylon A/C NDB Wealth Growth Fund
1,758,078
0.53
16
Deutsche Bank AG Trustee to Lynear Wealth Dynamic Opportunities Fund
1,649,750
0.50
17
First Capital Holdings PLC
1,645,946
0.50
18
Nuwara Eliya Property Developers (Pvt) Ltd
1,626,738
0.49
19
DFCC Bank PLC A/C No.02
1,601,458
0.48
20
Miss. S. Durga
1,575,235
0.48
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Public Holding as at March 31, 2026
The Bank is compliant under Option 1 of the Section 7.13.1 of the Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange (Minimum Public Holding requirement).
Ordinary Voting
Shares (Option 1)
Ordinary Non-
Voting Shares (Option 1)
Float adjusted market capitalization
LKR 17.631 Bn
LKR 11.071 Bn
Public Holding Percentage
54.88%
47.46%
No. of Public shareholders
12,053
9,375
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Twenty Largest Ordinary Voting Shareholders as at March 31, 2026
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Directors' and Chief Executive Officer's Shareholdings as at March 31, 2026
Name of Director
No. of Shares
No. of Shares
(Ordinary Voting)
(Ordinary Non-
Voting)
Justice Buwaneka P. Aluwihare PC, Independent Director/
Chairman
Nil
Nil
Mr. R. J. Jayasekara, Director/Chief Executive Officer
728
35,174
Mr. D. M. D. K. Thilakaratne, Non-Executive Director
Nil
Nil
Mr. D. M. Rupasinghe, Independent Director
Nil
Nil
Mr. L. H. A. L. Silva, Independent Director
Nil
Nil
Mrs. A. A. Ludowyke, Independent Director
Nil
Nil
Mr. W. D. Batagoda, Non-Executive Director
Nil
Nil
Mrs. R. L. Samarasundera, Independent Director
Nil
Nil
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Basic/ Diluted Earnings per Share
Basic Earnings per share has been calculated by dividing profit after tax attributable to the equity holders of the Bank by the weighted average number of shares in issue (both Voting and Non- voting) during the period ended March 31, 2026. Diluted Earnings per Share and the Basic Earnings per Share is the same due to non- availability of potentially dilutive ordinary shares.
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Events after the Reporting Date
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First and Final Dividend for the Financial Year Ended 31st December 2025
A cash dividend of LKR. 4.00 per ordinary share (for both voting and non-voting) was declared and approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of the Bank held on March 31, 2026. The ordinary voting and non-voting shareholders of the Bank registered as at the record date (end of trading on April 06, 2026) were entitled for the said dividend. Cash dividend payments were made through SLIPS and RTGS on April 09, 2026 and dividend cheques were posted on April 24, 2026.
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Debenture Redemption
60,000,000 Basel III Compliant, Tier 2, Listed, Rated, Unsecured, Subordinated, Redeemable Debentures of LKR.100/- each amounting to LKR. 6,000,000,000/- allotted in April 2021 were matured after 5 years' tenure on 11th April 2026, and then redeemed.
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First and Final Dividend for the Financial Year Ended 31st December 2025
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Other Matters
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Expected Credit Loss Computation
The Bank's estimated Expected Credit Loss (ECL) was based on the Probability of Default (PD), Loss Given Default (LGD) as at March 31, 2026 and Economic Factor Adjustment (EFA) applying the recent forecasts and projections.
In addition, where necessary, the Bank has recognized additional provisions for customer exposures assessed on a collective basis, taking into account potential increases in credit risk. Further, management overlays have been applied to customer exposures impacted by Ditwah Cyclone to prudently cover potential future losses.
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Statement of Alternative Treatment (SoAT) on Reclassification of Debt Portfolio
The Bank has adopted the above SoAT on Reclassification of Debt Portfolio, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and re-classified its Debt Portfolio of LKR 24.83 Bn from Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI) to Amortized Cost (AC) with effect from 01 April 2022, being the 1st day of the reporting period of the quarter ended 30 June 2022, as a one-off reclassification and accounted for in the financials for the six months ended 30 June 2022.
If the assets lying in the current portfolio had continued to be measured as Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income, the fair value and the cumulative mark to market loss as at March 31, 2026 would have been LKR. 573 Mn and LKR. 29 Mn respectively.
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Expected Credit Loss Computation
- Comparative Figures
Comparative figures have been re-classified where necessary, to conform to the current period presentation.
During the quarter there were no material changes in Contingent Liabilities, composition of Assets and Liabilities and use of funds raised by the Bank.
All known expenditure items have been provided in these Interim Accounts.
9. Seylan Bank PLC | ||||||||||
Segment Reporting (Group) | (Amounts in LKR Thousands) | |||||||||
Banking | Treasury | Property/ Investments | Unallocated/ Eliminations | Total | ||||||
31.03.2026 | 31.03.2025 | 31.03.2026 | 31.03.2025 | 31.03.2026 | 31.03.2025 | 31.03.2026 | 31.03.2025 | 31.03.2026 | 31.03.2025 | |
Interest Income | 17,307,391 | 15,529,135 | 5,577,055 | 4,102,871 | 17,448 | 15,665 | (91,585) | (150,151) | 22,810,309 | 19,497,520 |
Less: Interest Expenses | 10,285,932 | 9,706,183 | 2,709,457 | 1,150,086 | 25 | 7 | (16,587) | (40,585) | 12,978,827 | 10,815,691 |
Net Interest Income | 7,021,459 | 5,822,952 | 2,867,598 | 2,952,785 | 17,423 | 15,658 | (74,998) | (109,566) | 9,831,482 | 8,681,829 |
Fee and Commission Income | 2,784,540 | 2,180,423 | 5,210 | 2,192 | - | - | 5,173 | 1,985 | 2,794,923 | 2,184,600 |
Less : Fee and Commission Expenses | 468,297 | 314,406 | 15,378 | 6,919 | - | - | - | - | 483,675 | 321,325 |
Net Fee and Commission Income | 2,316,243 | 1,866,017 | (10,168) | (4,727) | - | - | 5,173 | 1,985 | 2,311,248 | 1,863,275 |
Net Gains/ (Losses) from Trading | - | - | (218,191) | 111,773 | - | - | - | - | (218,191) | 111,773 |
Net Gains from Derecognition of Financial Assets | - | - | 15,053 | 23,750 | - | - | - | - | 15,053 | 23,750 |
Net Other Operating Income | 60,305 | 51,708 | 465,795 | 356,839 | 103,246 | 92,669 | (201,572) | (193,015) | 427,774 | 308,201 |
Inter Segment Revenue | (35,418) | (35,530) | - | - | - | - | 35,418 | 35,530 | - | - |
Total Operating Income | 9,362,589 | 7,705,147 | 3,120,087 | 3,440,420 | 120,669 | 108,327 | (235,979) | (265,066) | 12,367,366 | 10,988,828 |
Less : Depreciation and Amortization Expenses | 248,391 | 207,481 | 4,834 | 4,382 | 720 | 257 | 127,447 | 140,050 | 381,392 | 352,170 |
Less : Impairment Charges / (Reversals ) | 91,585 | 318,043 | 8,566 | (92,616) | - | - | - | - | 100,151 | 225,427 |
Less : Operating Expenses, VAT & SSCL on Financial Services | 5,291,374 | 4,502,365 | 597,138 | 641,144 | 46,512 | 29,575 | 1,465,313 | 1,085,841 | 7,400,337 | 6,258,925 |
Reportable Segment Profit before Income Tax | 3,731,239 | 2,677,258 | 2,509,549 | 2,887,510 | 73,437 | 78,495 | (1,828,739) | (1,490,957) | 4,485,486 | 4,152,306 |
Less : Income Tax Expense | 1,665,930 | 1,461,672 | ||||||||
Profit For The Period | 2,819,556 | 2,690,634 | ||||||||
Profit Attributable To: | ||||||||||
Equity Holders of The Bank | 2,809,653 | 2,679,317 | ||||||||
Non-controlling Interests | 9,903 | 11,317 | ||||||||
Profit For The Period | 2,819,556 | 2,690,634 | ||||||||
Other Comprehensive Income, net of Income Tax | (373,483) | 128,804 | ||||||||
Other Information | ||||||||||
Total Assets | 627,881,635 | 483,571,434 | 295,178,636 | 280,569,868 | 6,843,653 | 6,663,272 | 13,233,874 | 14,711,899 | 943,137,798 | 785,516,473 |
Total Liabilities & Equity | 765,488,018 | 678,603,093 | 143,853,680 | 75,492,167 | 6,843,653 | 6,663,272 | 26,952,447 | 24,757,941 | 943,137,798 | 785,516,473 |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | (6,131,744) | (2,823,634) | 2,522,950 | 2,799,276 | 46,916 | 46,914 | (1,729,876) | (1,349,916) | (5,291,754) | (1,327,360) |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | (138,348) | (57,414) | (2,116,959) | (4,016,146) | 18,210 | (13,516) | (26,955) | (131,401) | (2,264,051) | (4,218,477) |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | (102,637) | (174,195) | (341,937) | (189,126) | - | - | 79,972 | 77,190 | (364,602) | (286,131) |
Capital Expenditure | (71,601) | (57,414) | (14,627) | - | (18,139) | (3,116) | (36,317) | (132,202) | (140,684) | (192,732) |
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Seylan Bank PLC | |||||
10. | Analysis of Financial Instruments by Measurement Basis - Bank | ||||
(Amounts in LKR Thousands ) | |||||
31.03.2026 | |||||
Financial Assets | Financial Assets | Financial Assets | Total | ||
Measured at Fair | Measured at Fair | Measured at | |||
Value through | Value through | Amortised Cost | |||
Profit or Loss | Other | (AC) | |||
(FVTPL) | Comprehensive | ||||
Income (FVOCI) | |||||
Assets | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | - | - | 19,324,440 | 19,324,440 | |
Balances with Central Bank of Sri Lanka | - | - | 8,986,914 | 8,986,914 | |
Placements with Banks | - | - | 22,971,172 | 22,971,172 | |
Derivative Financial Instruments | 331,457 | - | - | 331,457 | |
Securities Purchased under Resale Agreements | - | - | 788,904 | 788,904 | |
Customer Loans and Advances | - | - | 627,728,039 | 627,728,039 | |
Debt Instruments | - | - | 686,506 | 686,506 | |
Equity Instruments | 957,061 | 2,973,716 | - | 3,930,777 | |
Government Securities | 16,476,454 | 88,221,236 | 120,428,715 | 225,126,405 | |
Group Balances Receivable | - | - | 165,679 | 165,679 | |
Other Financial Assets | - | - | 11,102,212 | 11,102,212 | |
Total Financial Assets | 17,764,972 | 91,194,952 | 812,182,581 | 921,142,505 | |
Financial | Financial | Total | |||
Liabilities | Liabilities | ||||
Measured at Fair | Measured at | ||||
Value through | Amortised Cost | ||||
Profit or Loss | (AC) | ||||
(FVTPL) | |||||
Liabilities | |||||
Due to Banks | - | 21,776,408 | 21,776,408 | ||
Derivative Financial Instruments | 194,183 | - | 194,183 | ||
Due to Depositors | - | 742,544,680 | 742,544,680 | ||
Securities Sold under Repurchase Agreements | - | 13,014,827 | 13,014,827 | ||
Due to Other Borrowers | - | 16,106 | 16,106 | ||
Group Balances Payable | - | 281,378 | 281,378 | ||
Debt Securities Issued | - | 41,068,384 | 41,068,384 | ||
Lease Liabilities | - | 6,197,700 | 6,197,700 | ||
Other Financial Liabilities | - | 14,727,062 | 14,727,062 | ||
Total Financial Liabilities | 194,183 | 839,626,545 | 839,820,728 | ||
31.12.2025 | |||||
Financial Assets | Financial Assets | Financial Assets | Total | ||
Measured at Fair | Measured at Fair | Measured at | |||
Value through | Value through | Amortised Cost | |||
Profit or Loss | Other | (AC) | |||
(FVTPL) | Comprehensive | ||||
Income (FVOCI) | |||||
Assets | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | - | - | 18,202,545 | 18,202,545 | |
Balances with Central Bank of Sri Lanka | - | - | 11,218,110 | 11,218,110 | |
Placements with Banks and Finance Companies | - | - | 32,006,116 | 32,006,116 | |
Derivative Financial Instruments | 200,648 | - | - | 200,648 | |
Securities Purchased under Resale Agreements | - | - | 2,127,724 | 2,127,724 | |
Customer Loans and Advances | - | - | 599,801,944 | 599,801,944 | |
Debt Instruments | - | - | 681,840 | 681,840 | |
Equity Instruments | 622,451 | 2,863,671 | - | 3,486,122 | |
Government Securities | 14,336,996 | 89,932,590 | 117,584,734 | 221,854,320 | |
Group Balances Receivable | - | - | 40,480 | 40,480 | |
Other Financial Assets | - | - | 8,997,551 | 8,997,551 | |
Total Financial Assets | 15,160,095 | 92,796,261 | 790,661,044 | 898,617,400 | |
Financial | Financial | Total | |||
Liabilities | Liabilities | ||||
Measured at Fair | Measured at | ||||
Value through | Amortised Cost | ||||
Profit or Loss | (AC) | ||||
(FVTPL) | |||||
Liabilities | |||||
Due to Banks | - | 23,898,752 | 23,898,752 | ||
Derivative Financial Instruments | 6,413 | - | 6,413 | ||
Due to Depositors | - | 732,960,379 | 732,960,379 | ||
Securities Sold under Repurchase Agreements | - | 5,203,644 | 5,203,644 | ||
Due to other Borrowers | - | 16,354 | 16,354 | ||
Group Balances Payable | - | 221,437 | 221,437 | ||
Debt Securities Issued | - | 40,131,478 | 40,131,478 | ||
Lease Liabilities | - | 6,030,361 | 6,030,361 | ||
Other Financial Liabilities | - | 9,821,584 | 9,821,584 | ||
Total Financial Liabilities | 6,413 | 818,283,989 | 818,290,402 | ||
Seylan Bank PLC | |||||
10. | Analysis of Financial Instruments by Measurement Basis - Group | ||||
(Amounts in LKR Thousands) | |||||
31.03.2026 | |||||
Financial Assets | Financial Assets | Financial Assets | Total | ||
Measured at | Measured at | Measured at | |||
Fair Value | Fair Value | Amortised Cost | |||
through Profit or | through Other | (AC) | |||
Loss (FVTPL) | Comprehensive | ||||
Income (FVOCI) | |||||
Assets | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | - | - | 19,324,480 | 19,324,480 | |
Balances with Central Bank of Sri Lanka | - | - | 8,986,914 | 8,986,914 | |
Placements with Banks and Finance Companies | - | - | 22,971,172 | 22,971,172 | |
Derivative Financial Instruments | 331,457 | - | - | 331,457 | |
Securities Purchased under Resale Agreements | - | - | 788,904 | 788,904 | |
Customer Loans and Advances | - | - | 627,728,039 | 627,728,039 | |
Debt Instruments | - | 358,939 | 686,506 | 1,045,445 | |
Equity Instruments | 957,061 | 2,973,716 | - | 3,930,777 | |
Government Securities | 16,476,454 | 88,221,236 | 120,492,957 | 225,190,647 | |
Other Financial Assets | - | - | 11,150,058 | 11,150,058 | |
Total Financial Assets | 17,764,972 | 91,553,891 | 812,129,030 | 921,447,893 | |
Financial | Financial | Total | |||
Liabilities | Liabilities | ||||
Measured at | Measured at | ||||
Fair Value | Amortised Cost | ||||
through Profit or | (AC) | ||||
Loss (FVTPL) | |||||
Liabilities | |||||
Due to Banks | - | 21,776,408 | 21,776,408 | ||
Derivative Financial Instruments | 194,183 | - | 194,183 | ||
Due to Depositors | - | 742,544,680 | 742,544,680 | ||
Securities Sold under Repurchase Agreements | - | 13,014,827 | 13,014,827 | ||
Due to Other Borrowers | - | 16,106 | 16,106 | ||
Debt Securities Issued | - | 41,068,384 | 41,068,384 | ||
Lease Liabilities | - | 3,005,774 | 3,005,774 | ||
Other Financial Liabilities | - | 14,838,560 | 14,838,560 | ||
Total Financial Liabilities | 194,183 | 836,264,739 | 836,458,922 | ||
31.12.2025 | |||||
Financial Assets | Financial Assets | Financial Assets | Total | ||
Measured at | Measured at | Measured at | |||
Fair Value | Fair Value | Amortised Cost | |||
through Profit or | through Other | (AC) | |||
Loss (FVTPL) | Comprehensive | ||||
Income (FVOCI) | |||||
Assets | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | - | - | 18,202,585 | 18,202,585 | |
Balances with Central Bank of Sri Lanka | - | - | 11,218,110 | 11,218,110 | |
Placements with Banks and Finance Companies | - | - | 32,006,116 | 32,006,116 | |
Derivative Financial Instruments | 200,648 | - | - | 200,648 | |
Securities Purchased under Resale Agreements | - | - | 2,127,724 | 2,127,724 | |
Customer Loans and Advances | - | - | 599,801,944 | 599,801,944 | |
Debt Instruments | - | - | 681,840 | 681,840 | |
Equity Instruments | 622,451 | 2,863,671 | - | 3,486,122 | |
Government Securities | 14,336,996 | 90,303,964 | 117,679,629 | 222,320,589 | |
Other Financial Assets | - | - | 9,018,613 | 9,018,613 | |
Total Financial Assets | 15,160,095 | 93,167,635 | 790,736,561 | 899,064,291 | |
Financial | Financial | Total | |||
Liabilities | Liabilities | ||||
Measured at | Measured at | ||||
Fair Value | Amortised Cost | ||||
through Profit or | (AC) | ||||
Loss (FVTPL) | |||||
Liabilities | |||||
Due to Banks | - | 23,898,752 | 23,898,752 | ||
Derivative Financial Instruments | 6,413 | - | 6,413 | ||
Due to Depositors | - | 732,960,379 | 732,960,379 | ||
Securities Sold under Repurchase Agreements | - | 5,203,644 | 5,203,644 | ||
Due to other Borrowers | - | 16,354 | 16,354 | ||
Debt Securities Issued | - | 40,131,478 | 40,131,478 | ||
Lease Liabilities | - | 2,838,264 | 2,838,264 | ||
Other Financial Liabilities | - | 9,887,552 | 9,887,552 | ||
Total Financial Liabilities | 6,413 | 814,936,423 | 814,942,836 | ||
Seylan Bank PLC | |||||
11. | Analysis of Loans & Advances , Commitments, Contingencies and Impairment | ||||
(Amounts in LKR Thousands ) | |||||
Bank | Group | ||||
As at | As at | As at | As at | ||
31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | 31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | ||
11.1 | Product-wise Gross Loans & Advances | ||||
By product - Domestic Currency | |||||
Export Bills | 45,036 | 46,964 | 45,036 | 46,964 | |
Import Bills | 394,824 | 416,676 | 394,824 | 416,676 | |
Local Bills | 16,974 | 11,216 | 16,974 | 11,216 | |
Lease Rentals Receivable | 41,708,359 | 36,829,284 | 41,708,359 | 36,829,284 | |
Overdrafts | 61,268,516 | 63,054,131 | 61,268,516 | 63,054,131 | |
Revolving Import Loans | 37,400,768 | 36,218,200 | 37,400,768 | 36,218,200 | |
Packing Credit Loans | 6,070,647 | 6,473,683 | 6,070,647 | 6,473,683 | |
Staff Loans | 8,554,697 | 8,338,417 | 8,554,697 | 8,338,417 | |
Housing Loans | 17,843,131 | 17,695,857 | 17,843,131 | 17,695,857 | |
Pawning Receivables | 56,153,289 | 49,203,725 | 56,153,289 | 49,203,725 | |
Refinance Loans | 7,985,319 | 8,563,067 | 7,985,319 | 8,563,067 | |
Credit Cards | 9,801,315 | 9,642,294 | 9,801,315 | 9,642,294 | |
Margin Trading | 17,869,350 | 16,498,690 | 17,869,350 | 16,498,690 | |
Factoring | 1,614,004 | 1,680,629 | 1,614,004 | 1,680,629 | |
Term Loans | 343,900,318 | 328,644,599 | 343,900,318 | 328,644,599 | |
Total | 610,626,548 | 583,317,432 | 610,626,548 | 583,317,432 | |
By product - Foreign Currency | |||||
Export Bills | 2,857,586 | 2,967,020 | 2,857,586 | 2,967,020 | |
Import Bills | 603,599 | 675,382 | 603,599 | 675,382 | |
Overdrafts | 1,499,474 | 1,357,646 | 1,499,474 | 1,357,646 | |
Revolving Import Loans | 290,579 | 191,756 | 290,579 | 191,756 | |
Packing Credit Loans | 13,157,292 | 14,348,582 | 13,157,292 | 14,348,582 | |
Housing Loans | 55,064 | 60,579 | 55,064 | 60,579 | |
Term Loans | 62,778,661 | 60,822,311 | 62,778,661 | 60,822,311 | |
Total | 81,242,637 | 80,423,276 | 81,242,637 | 80,423,276 | |
Gross Loans and Advances | 691,869,185 | 663,740,708 | 691,869,185 | 663,740,708 | |
11.2 | Product-wise Commitments and Contingencies | ||||
By product - Domestic Currency | |||||
Commitments | |||||
Undrawn Credit Lines | 169,863,605 | 173,332,376 | 169,863,605 | 173,332,376 | |
Capital Commitments | 352,365 | 255,766 | 365,809 | 280,088 | |
Contingencies | |||||
Acceptances | 48,539 | 3,409 | 48,539 | 3,409 | |
Guarantees | 72,012,067 | 64,560,817 | 72,012,067 | 64,560,817 | |
Documentary Credit | 438,017 | 453,220 | 438,017 | 453,220 | |
Bills for Collection | 669,860 | 774,062 | 669,860 | 774,062 | |
Forward Exchange Contracts (Net) | (29,961,651) | (29,532,485) | (29,961,651) | (29,532,485) | |
Total | 213,422,802 | 209,847,166 | 213,436,246 | 209,871,488 | |
By product - Foreign Currency | |||||
Commitments | |||||
Undrawn Credit Lines | 13,226,627 | 10,653,544 | 13,226,627 | 10,653,544 | |
Capital Commitments | 1,806,317 | 944,013 | 1,806,317 | 944,013 | |
Contingencies | |||||
Acceptances | 14,425,827 | 12,836,251 | 14,425,827 | 12,836,251 | |
Standby Letters of Credit | 142,317 | 140,058 | 142,317 | 140,058 | |
Guarantees | 4,463,883 | 4,038,515 | 4,463,883 | 4,038,515 | |
Documentary Credit | 22,258,370 | 18,912,138 | 22,258,370 | 18,912,138 | |
Bills for Collection | 7,624,342 | 6,039,528 | 7,624,342 | 6,039,528 | |
Forward Exchange Contracts (Net) | 29,851,241 | 29,574,676 | 29,851,241 | 29,574,676 | |
Total | 93,798,924 | 83,138,722 | 93,798,924 | 83,138,722 | |
Total Commitments and Contingencies | 307,221,727 | 292,985,888 | 307,235,171 | 293,010,210 | |
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Seylan Bank PLC | ||||||
Analysis of Loans & Advances , Commitments, Contingencies and Impairment | ||||||
(Amounts in LKR Thousands ) | ||||||
Bank | Group | |||||
As at | As at | As at | As at | |||
31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | 31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | |||
11.3 | Stage-wise Impairment on Loans & Advances, Commitments and Contingencies | |||||
Gross Loans and Advances, Commitments and Contingencies | 999,090,912 | 956,726,596 | 999,104,356 | 956,750,918 | ||
Less : | Accumulated Impairment under Stage 1 | 5,301,461 | 5,084,776 | 5,301,461 | 5,084,776 | |
Accumulated Impairment under Stage 2 | 4,855,495 | 4,804,361 | 4,855,495 | 4,804,361 | ||
Accumulated Impairment under Stage 3 | 55,447,393 | 55,453,696 | 55,447,393 | 55,453,696 | ||
Net Loans & Advances, Commitments and Contingencies | 933,486,563 | 891,383,763 | 933,500,007 | 891,408,085 | ||
Movement of Impairment during the Period | Fom 01.01.2026 to 31.03.2026 | From 01.01.2025 to 31.12.2025 | Fom 01.01.2026 to 31.03.2026 | From 01.01.2025 to 31.12.2025 | ||
Stage 1 | ||||||
Opening Balance as at 01st January | 5,084,776 | 3,429,685 | 5,084,776 | 3,429,685 | ||
Charge/(Write back) to Income Statement | 202,315 | 1,624,823 | 202,315 | 1,624,823 | ||
Exchange Rate Movements | 14,370 | 30,268 | 14,370 | 30,268 | ||
Closing Balance | 5,301,461 | 5,084,776 | 5,301,461 | 5,084,776 | ||
Stage 2 | ||||||
Opening Balance as at 01st January | 4,804,361 | 4,754,675 | 4,804,361 | 4,754,675 | ||
Charge/(Write back) to Income Statement | 50,187 | 38,102 | 50,187 | 38,102 | ||
Exchange Rate Movements | 947 | 11,584 | 947 | 11,584 | ||
Closing Balance | 4,855,495 | 4,804,361 | 4,855,495 | 4,804,361 | ||
Stage 3 | ||||||
Opening Balance as at 01st January | 55,453,696 | 58,943,823 | 55,453,696 | 58,943,823 | ||
Charge/(Write back) to Income Statement | (114,245) | (964,372) | (114,245) | (964,372) | ||
Reversal for Write-off during the Period | (913) | (3,141,443) | (913) | (3,141,443) | ||
Exchange Rate Movements | 108,855 | 615,688 | 108,855 | 615,688 | ||
Closing Balance | 55,447,393 | 55,453,696 | 55,447,393 | 55,453,696 | ||
Total Impairment | 65,604,349 | 65,342,833 | 65,604,349 | 65,342,833 | ||
12 | Analysis of Deposits | |||||
(Amounts in Rupees Thousands ) | ||||||
Bank | Group | |||||
Deposits - By product | As at | As at | As at | As at | ||
31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | 31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | |||
By product - Domestic Currency | ||||||
Demand Deposits | 40,810,602 | 47,027,482 | 40,810,602 | 47,027,482 | ||
Savings Deposits | 141,835,508 | 144,512,468 | 141,835,508 | 144,512,468 | ||
Fixed Deposits | 409,868,928 | 398,795,088 | 409,868,928 | 398,795,088 | ||
Certificate of Deposits | 667,329 | 655,700 | 667,329 | 655,700 | ||
Margin Accounts | 1,814,586 | 1,673,059 | 1,814,586 | 1,673,059 | ||
Total | 594,996,953 | 592,663,797 | 594,996,953 | 592,663,797 | ||
By product - Foreign Currency | ||||||
Demand Deposits | 6,039,010 | 6,405,838 | 6,039,010 | 6,405,838 | ||
Savings Deposits | 21,884,827 | 21,500,913 | 21,884,827 | 21,500,913 | ||
Fixed Deposits | 119,601,658 | 112,370,568 | 119,601,658 | 112,370,568 | ||
Margin Accounts | 22,232 | 19,263 | 22,232 | 19,263 | ||
Total | 147,547,727 | 140,296,582 | 147,547,727 | 140,296,582 | ||
Total Deposits | 742,544,680 | 732,960,379 | 742,544,680 | 732,960,379 | ||
SEYLAN BANK PLC - DEBENTURES | ||
CURRENT PERIOD | COMPARATIVE PERIOD | |
01-Jan-26 | 01-Jan-25 | |
to | to | |
31-Mar-26 | 31-Mar-25 | |
Debt (Debentures) / Equity Ratio (Times) | 0.50 | 0.36 |
Interest Cover (Times) | 4.56 | 5.78 |
Quick Asset Ratio (Times) | 0.77 | 0.81 |
2018 Issue | ||
Market Prices during January to March (Ex Interest) | ||
7 Year Fixed Semi Annual - 13.20% p.a. (Debenture matured on 29/03/2025) | * | |
10 Year Fixed Semi Annual - 13.50% p.a | * | * |
Interest Yield as at Date of Last Trade | * | * |
Yield to Maturity of Trade Done on | * | * |
Interest Rate of Comparable Government Security | ||
- 7 Years | 8.12% | |
- 10 Years | 9.45% | 9.88% |
2021 Issue | ||
Market Prices during January to March (Ex Interest) | ||
5 Year Fixed Annual - 9.75% p.a | * | * |
5 Year Fixed Quarterly - 9.25 % p.a. | * | * |
Interest Yield as at Date of Last Trade | * | * |
Yield to Maturity of Trade Done on | * | * |
Interest Rate of Comparable Government Security | ||
- 5 Years | 8.08% | 8.25% |
2023 Issue | ||
Market Prices during January to March (Ex Interest) | ||
5 Year Fixed Annual - 28.00% p.a | ||
- Highest Price | * | 142.37 |
- Lowest Price | * | 100.00 |
- Last Traded Price * / (28/03/2025) | * | 142.37 |
5 Year Fixed Quarterly - 25.00% p.a. | ||
- Highest Price | 124.44 | 120.00 |
- Lowest Price | 100.00 | 100.00 |
- Last Traded Price (31/03/2026) / (11/03/2025) | 124.44 | 120.00 |
Interest Yield as at Date of Last Trade | ||
5 Year Fixed Annual - 28.00% p.a * / (28/03/2025) | * | 19.67% |
5 Year Fixed Quarterly - 25.00% p.a. (31/03/2026) / (11/03/2025) | 22.05% | 22.87% |
Yield to Maturity of Trade Done on | ||
5 Year Fixed Annual - 28.00% p.a * / (28/03/2025) | * | 11.04% |
5 Year Fixed Quarterly - 25.00% p.a. (31/03/2026) / (11/03/2025) | 11.65% | 16.69% |
Interest Rate of Comparable Government Security | ||
- 5 Years | 9.59% | 10.14% |
2024 Issue | ||
Market Prices during January to March (Ex Interest) | ||
5 Year Fixed Annual - 13.25% p.a | ||
- Highest Price | 104.06 | * |
- Lowest Price | 100.00 | * |
- Last Traded Price (18/03/2026) / * | 104.06 | * |
5 Year Fixed Quarterly - 12.60% p.a. | * | * |
7 Year Fixed Annual - 13.50% p.a | * | * |
7 Year Fixed Semi Annual - 13.05% p.a | * | * |
Interest Yield as at Date of Last Trade | ||
5 Year Fixed Annual - 13.25% p.a (18/03/2026) / * | 12.73% | * |
5 Year Fixed Quarterly - 12.60% p.a. | * | * |
7 Year Fixed Annual - 13.50% p.a | * | * |
7 Year Fixed Semi Annual - 13.05% p.a | * | * |
Yield to Maturity of Trade Done on | ||
5 Year Fixed Annual - 13.25% p.a (18/03/2026) / * | 11.65% | * |
5 Year Fixed Quarterly - 12.60% p.a. | * | * |
7 Year Fixed Annual - 13.50% p.a | * | * |
7 Year Fixed Semi Annual - 13.05% p.a | * | * |
Interest Rate of Comparable Government Security | ||
- 5 Years | 9.72% | 10.32% |
- 7 Years | 10.03% | 10.81% |
2025 Issue (Debenture allotted on 18 July 2025) | ||
Market Prices during January to March (Ex Interest) | ||
5 Year Fixed Annual - 11.25% p.a . | * | |
5 Year Fixed Quarterly - 10.80% p.a. | * | |
10 Year Fixed Annual - 11.75% p.a . | * | |
10 Year Fixed Semi Annual - 11.40% p.a . | * | |
Interest Yield as at Date of Last Trade | * | |
Yield to Maturity of Trade Done on | * | |
Interest Rate of Comparable Government Security | ||
- 5 Years | 9.92% | |
- 10 Years | 11.06% | |
* No trading during the period. | ||
Seylan Bank PLC | ||||
Selected Performance Indicators | ||||
Item | Bank | Group | ||
31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | 31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | |
Regulatory Capital (LKR Mn.) | ||||
Common Equity Tier I | 70,086 | 73,126 | 71,867 | 74,904 |
Total (Tier I) Capital | 70,086 | 73,126 | 71,867 | 74,904 |
Total Capital Base | 100,695 | 105,578 | 102,476 | 107,356 |
Regulatory Capital Ratios (%) | ||||
Common Equity Tier I Capital Ratio | 11.40 | 12.39 | 11.68 | 12.69 |
( Minimum Requirement - 7.00%) | ||||
Total Tier I Capital Ratio | 11.40 | 12.39 | 11.68 | 12.69 |
( Minimum Requirement - 8.50%) | ||||
Total Capital Ratio | 16.38 | 17.89 | 16.66 | 18.18 |
( Minimum Requirement - 12.50%) | ||||
Basel lll Leverage Ratios (%) | 6.98 | 7.47 | 7.16 | 7.65 |
(Minimum Requirement - 3.00%) | ||||
Regulatory Liquidity Requirement | ||||
Liquidity Coverage Ratio % | ||||
Rupee - ( Minimum Requirement -100%) | 188.30 | 227.99 | ||
All Currency - ( Minimum Requirement-100%) | 192.49 | 229.92 | ||
Net Stable Funding Ratio (%) | 124.10 | 127.25 | ||
( Minimum Requirement -100%) | ||||
Assets Quality | ||||
Impaired Loans (Stage 3) to Total Loans, Ratio (%) | 1.01 | 1.03 | ||
Impairment (Stage 3) to Stage 3 Loans Ratio (%) | 86.23 | 86.33 | ||
Income & Profitability | ||||
Net Interest Margin (%) | 4.23 | 4.50 | ||
Return on Assets (before Tax) (%) | 1.98 | 2.31 | ||
Return on Equity (%) | 14.39 | 15.89 | ||
Cost to Income Ratio (%) | 49.54 | 44.52 | ||
Memorandum Information | ||||
Credit Rating - Fitch | A+ (lka) | A+ (lka) | ||
Number of Employees | 3,290 | 3,243 | ||
Number of Banking Centers | 172 | 172 | ||
