EPF exits six listed companies in 2025

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) completely sold its shares in six companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange during 2025, according to the latest fund data.

The number of listed companies in the fund's equity portfolio dropped from 65 at the end of 2024 to 59 by December 31, 2025. Records indicate the fund exited Cargills Bank PLC, Ceylon Hotels Corporation PLC, Colombo Dockyard PLC, Jetwing Symphony PLC, Laugfs Gas PLC (both Voting and Non-Voting), and Sierra Cables PLC.

One new investment was added during the year, consisting of 40 million shares in Hemas Holdings PLC. By the close of 2025, the total purchase cost of the fund's listed equity stood at Rs. 77.92 billion, while the market value reached Rs. 188.85 billion.