Siyapatha Finance records ‘exceptional financial performance for 1H2026’

Siyapatha Finance PLC, the largest fully-owned finance company of the Sampath Bank Group, delivered an exceptional financial performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reflecting the Company’s continued strategic growth initiatives, resilient asset quality, and unwavering commitment to sustainable value creation.

The Company recorded a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 1,007 million, a robust 43 percent increase from Rs. 706 million in the corresponding period of 2025, while profit before taxes (PBT) grew 38 percent to Rs. 2,334 million from Rs. 1,689 million, demonstrating sustained market and customer confidence in the Company’s core operations.

“Our performance in the first half of 2026 is a clear reflection of Siyapatha Finance’s strategic foresight and our unwavering commitment to sustainable growth,” said Siyapatha Finance Chief Executive Officer Mathisha Hewawitharana. “Surpassing the Rs. 104 billion mark in total assets while significantly improving our asset quality underscores the strength of our core operations and the deep trust our customers place in us. As we navigate the evolving macroeconomic landscape, we remain focused on prudent risk management and delivering enhanced value to our stakeholders.”

The Company’s core business operations continued to yield strong returns, with total interest income growing to Rs. 7,719 million from Rs. 5,272 million a year earlier, driving net interest income up to Rs. 3,487 million from Rs. 2,629 million, signifying the Company’s efficient management of assets and liabilities. Other income strengthened to Rs. 1,054 million from Rs. 826 million, reinforcing the effectiveness of the Company’s revenue diversification strategy. The cost-to-income ratio improved to 49 percent from 54 percent, a testament to the Company’s continued focus on operational efficiency and process optimization.

Asset quality strengthened markedly during the period, underscoring the success of Siyapatha Finance’s prudent credit risk management and proactive recovery initiatives. The gross stage 3 loans ratio improved to 4 percent from 8 percent a year earlier, while the net stage 3 loans ratio declined to 2 percent from 3 percent.