Cargills Bank Limited officials rang the Opening Bell of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) at 9.30 am on January 9, to mark the successful conclusion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listing on the CSE.
Shares of Cargills Bank Limited commenced trading on the Main Board of the CSE, under the ticker symbol “CBNK”.
The IPO, which was oversubscribed by nearly 3X, underscores the trust that investors have in the bank’s growth trajectory and leadership. The basis of allotment reflected a fair and transparent approach to ensure broad participation with applications for up to 25,000 shares receiving the full allotment, while applications for over 25,000 shares were allotted 25,000 shares plus 23.34% of the balance shares applied for.
Senarath Bandara, Managing Director / CEO at Cargills Bank, said, “We are humbled by the response we received from investors. This keen interest in our offer underscores the trust that investors and the public place in Cargills Bank’s vision for a more financially inclusive Sri Lanka and our capability to deliver on that promise.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to these objectives and take this opportunity to thank all who expressed interest in our offer, whilst reaffirming our dedication to delivering exceptional value to all stakeholders. As we embark on this new chapter, we look forward to a future of sustained growth, innovation, and equitable wealth creation,” he said.
With a vision to be Sri Lanka’s most inclusive bank driven by digital enablement, Cargills Bank is rated A(lka) by Fitch Ratings Lanka and is the financial services arm of the Cargills Group, providing a full range of banking and financial services.
The Bank has embraced the CBSL’s vision of a cashless society and was the first to issue and acquire Lanka QR transactions in Sri Lanka, driving island-wide technology-based payment solutions.
In addition to branches, ATMs and digital channels, Cargills Bank accounts are also accessible through Cargills Retail outlets Islandwide.
