Wealthtrust Securities Limited commenced trading of its 71,548,244 ordinary voting shares (Symbol: WLTH.N0000) on the Diri Savi Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today, January 8, 2026. By the close of the trading day, the shares had surged by 167.14%.
The Initial Public Offer (IPO), held on December 17, 2025, made available 71,548,244 ordinary voting shares, each with a par value of LKR 7. The IPO, rated “A- (Positive)” by the Lanka Rating Agency, successfully raised LKR 500,837,708. Asia Securities Ltd managed the issue. On its debut at the Diri Savi Board, the share price of WealthTrust Securities Ltd increased by Rs 11.7, closing at Rs 18.70.
The listing on the Diri Savi Board marks WealthTrust Securities Limited’s expansion from its traditional role as a primary dealer in Government Securities in both the primary and secondary markets, into the equity market.
Mr. Senaka Weerasooria, Chairman of WealthTrust Securities Limited, highlighted the organization’s leading position in the debt market and emphasized their new venture into the equity market. He stated, “WealthTrust, with its unique and unmatched expertise in treasury bonds and government securities, will deliver tremendous value to investors.”
Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, CEO of CSE, commented on the listing, saying, “This IPO underscores the strategic importance of our Diri Savi Board in fueling capital markets and offering a transparent venue for dynamic enterprises to unlock their value.”
The year 2025 witnessed 24 companies listing on the CSE through equity or debt IPOs. The CSE reported record highs on its ASPI and S&P SL20 index, concluding the year with a market cap of Rs. 8.068 trillion. New IPOs and debt products are anticipated to be announced throughout 2026, with prospective investors able to receive notifications via the CSE website and mobile app.
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