Overseas Realty Records Rs 3,369Mn Profit Before Tax for Six Months Ending June 2023

Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC recorded a Group Revenue of Rs 1,811 Mn and a Group Profit After Tax of Rs 3,369 Mn for the six months ending 30th June 2023. The appreciation of the LKR by 15% resulted in a significant exchange gain of Rs 3,146Mn on foreign currency loans.

The Company Revenue of Rs 1,124 Mn at the World Trade Center, Colombo, was 6% higher than the corresponding period of last year, due mainly to higher rental rates. Revenue of Rs 160Mn was recorded from Residential Sales of Havelock City which was significantly lower than the corresponding period in 2022.

Apartment sales slowed down due to higher interest rates along with higher construction costs and new taxes which increased sales prices. A limited number of move-in ready apartments are available for immediate purchase in the fourth and final phase of Havelock City Residential which was completed in 2021.

Mireka Tower at Havelock City, which commenced operations in January 2023 recorded a Revenue of Rs 287 Mn. The Havelock City Shopping Mall comprising a leasable area of 200,000 sqft with a range of fashion, food and beverage and entertainment experiences is scheduled to open during October 2023.

The Group Net Asset Value per Share as of 30th June 2023 stood at Rs 43.12 and the Earnings per Share for the Six Months period was Rs 2.71

Mr. Ajit Jayaratne – Chairman Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC

Mr. Pravir Samarasinghe – Group CEO/ Director – Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC