ASI closed 7.05 points lower at 1744.93 while MPI closed 6.10 lower at 1865.08.
Heavy trading in Dialog & JKH boosted the turnover to Rs 244.2 million.

Dialog ended flat at Rs 5.00 but 6.7 million shares traded. John Keels Holdings contributed Rs 96.4 million to total market turnover by trading 1,483,400 shares.

Sri Lanka Telecom was down by 25 cents to close at Rs 35.00.

Announcements

Press Publication – Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC

The Company has written to the CSE with regard to a press article in the Business Section of the Daily News of 17th February, under the caption “Caltex makes headway in Bangladesh, Maldives”They have clarified that,1) The Company has recorded increased export volumes to Bangladesh and Maldives by 60% and 20% respectively compared to 2007.2) The Rs. 3 billion contribution to the government (estimated amount for 2008) by way of taxes is inclusive of duties, sales taxes, income tax and other levies, and the comparison of this figure with the profits of the Company and the ratio mentioned in the press article has been a misinterpretation by the writer.

Default Board Transfer Out – Lankem Ceylon PLC (LCEY)

The above company will be transferred from the Default Board with effect from 17-02-2009.

SAMPATH BANK PLC -DIVIDEND

Company ID:- SAMPDate of Announcement:- 17.Feb.2009Rate of Dividend:- Rs.4.00 per Share-First & Final DividendFinancial Year:- 2008Dates to be notified

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