The Bell Ringing ceremony was organized by the CSE as part of a series featuring companies included on the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index.
Sharing his remarks at the ceremony, Chairman of CSE Mr. Vajira Kulatilaka stated that Access Engineering presents a unique investment opportunity to both local and international investors, by offering an opening to be a part of a growing industry that is of national significance.
Mr. Kulatilaka went on to commend the company’s management for driving Access in a sustained growth trajectory over the years and its keen commitment to ensuring value to its shareholders.
Chairman of Access Engineering PLC Mr. Sumal Perera speaking at the event stated that the ceremony marks an important event for Access Engineering PLC as it symbolically recognizes the company as a key stakeholder of the CSE.
Commenting on the prospects for the construction industry going forward, Mr. Perera stated that the industry is poised for a growth phase within the next 5 to 6 years.
“As a local entity with business interests very much based in this country, we are naturally called upon to facilitate the growth of our economy.
We are ready to face new challenges and are confident that we would be able to raise the bar in meeting the expectations of our valued stakeholders” he added.
Mr. Perera was accompanied by Managing Director at Access Mr. Christopher Joshua and Directors Mr. Rohana Fernando, Mr. Dinesh Weerakkody, Mr. Dharshana Munasinghe and Mr. Shevantha Mendis.
The CSE was represented at the event by Chairman Mr. Vajira Kulatilaka, Directors Mr. M. R. Prelis and Mr. Shanil Fernando, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike and the Senior Management.
Access Engineering is one of Sri Lanka’s foremost entities in the Civil Engineering and Construction industry.
The company ensures sustained value creation for the benefit of all stakeholders through adherence to a set of well-defined corporate governance principles, coupled with maintaining effective structures and processes within the company.
About CSE
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) operates the only stock market in Sri Lanka and is responsible for providing a transparent and regulated environment where companies and investors can come together.
The CSE is a company that is limited by guarantee established under the Laws of Sri Lanka.
The CSE is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and is a mutual exchange consisting of 15 Members and 20 Trading Members.
All Members and Trading Members are licensed by the SEC to operate as Stockbrokers.
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Photo caption - (L-R) CSE Director Mr. Shanil Fernando, CSE CEO Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, Access Director Business Development Mr. Dharshana Munasinghe, Access MD Mr. Christopher Joshua, Access Director Business Development Mr. Shevantha Mendis, Access Chairman Mr. Sumal Perera, CSE Chairman Mr. Vajira Kulatilaka, Access non-executive Director Mr. Dinesh Weerakkody, Access Director/COO Mr. Rohana Fernando and CSE Director Mr. M. R. Prelis