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DETERMINATION
CONTENTS
ORGANISATIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Share Information 184
Chairperson’s Message 34
Five Year Summary 186
Managing Director’s Review 38
GRI Content Index 187
Material Topics 42
Notes 189
Operating Environment 46
Corporate Information 192
Review of Business Operations 49
Annual General Meeting 193
Strategy and Resource Allocation 51
Form Of Proxy 195
Financial Capital 54
Manufactured Capital 58
Intellectual Capital 62
Human Capital 66
Natural Capital 78
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Corporate Governance 86
MATERIAL TOPICS
To emphasise our commitment to integrated thinking, the content of this
report has been meticulously organised around Material Topics. These topics Mr. Sanjaya Bandara
are identified as critical issues that hold the potential to significantly impact Director
PLR's ability to generate value across short, medium, and long-term horizons.
GUIDING FRAMEWORK
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
In the meticulous preparation of our
Within this report, we offer an insightful
Annual Report, we adhered closely
glimpse into the overarching strategic
direction of our Company, detailed on
to several guiding frameworks. These ACCESSIBILITY
frameworks served as invaluable sources
Page 51. Here, we outline our strategic The Annual Report is available
of direction, ensuring not only compliance
objectives and initiatives, shedding light through several mediums,
with regulations but also adherence to
on how we have progressed throughout which includes a digital
mandatory standards and best practices.
the year under review. version accessible via the
By embracing these frameworks, we
Company’s website https://www.
aimed to uphold transparency, accuracy,
Furthermore, we address the challenges primeresidencies.lk/ investor-
and accountability in our reporting
and risks inherent in pursuing our relation and the Colombo Stock
practices.
strategic focus, as discussed in detail Exchange website. The report
within The Risk Management Review on is the primary communication
Page 104. By transparently examining source for our stakeholders,
these factors, we provide stakeholders especially Shareholders.
with a comprehensive understanding
of the complexities and uncertainties Digital Version
that may impact our journey towards
achieving our strategic goals.
Financial Reporting
Sri Lanka Accounting Standards (LKASs/SLFRSs) issued Regulatory
by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA
Sri Lanka)
VISION
Committed to Creating a
Better Place on Earth
PROMISE
Creating a Livable Lovable
Counting over 29 years The condominium property arm of
Neighborhoods the group - Prime Lands Residencies
of experience and PLC consists of 43 apartment projects
expertise in real estate located in Colombo and the suburbs. The
development, Prime Company has completed 39 projects to
PORTFOLIO Group has established an
date and handed the properties over to
residents.
Lands 6000+ projects unparalleled reputation
Apartments as a trusted entity that GROUP CORE VALUES
• Apartment Total Projects 43 ensures innovation, At Prime Lands Residencies, our
sustainability and corporate values form the bedrock of
• Ongoing 4 our culture and guide every decision we
customer satisfaction in make.
• Handed Over 39 line with the organisational
• Total Units 3,081 vision - ‘Committed to "WIN TOGETHER"
Housing Creating a Better Place on Employee Empowerment
Earth.’ The salient features Development: We believe in
• Housing Project total 32 empowering our employees to reach their
associated with the Prime full potential through continuous learning
• Ongoing 7
Group are; high-quality and development opportunities. By
• Handed Over 25 construction, innovative investing in our team, we ensure mutual
growth and success.
• Total Units 1,451 designs, sustainable
practices, a customer- Diversity and Inclusion: We
centric approach and the celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive
environment where every individual feels
dedication to building valued, respected, and empowered to
vibrant and thriving contribute their unique perspectives.
communities in line with
the Group’s commitment to
excellence.
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Mutual Respect: We operate on the Care: We genuinely care about the Due Diligence: We conduct thorough
principle of mutual respect, recognising welfare of our customers, employees, due diligence in all our business
the inherent worth and dignity of every and communities, striving to make a activities, ensuring informed decision-
person within our organisation and positive impact in every interaction. making and risk mitigation.
beyond.
Financial Acumen: We demonstrate
"ONE JOURNEY ONE
Wellbeing: We prioritise the well-being financial acumen in our operations,
DESTINATION"
of our employees, understanding that leveraging our expertise to optimise
a healthy and balanced workforce is Unity: We believe in unity and resource allocation and maximise value
essential for sustainable success. collaboration, working together towards creation.
a common goal with shared purpose and
determination.
"WE ARE CHAMPIONS" ACHIEVEMENTS OF PRIME
Entrepreneurial Spirit: We embody LANDS RESIDENCIES PLC
"WE ARE PRUDENT"
an entrepreneurial mindset, constantly As a well-reputed Group committed for
seeking new opportunities, embracing Financial Discipline: We exercise exceptional services, Prime Group won
challenges, and driving innovation in prudent financial management, ensuring number of awards and recognition over
everything we do. responsible stewardship of resources the past few years.
and long-term sustainability.
Ambitious: We set ambitious goals and “Best Developer in Sri Lanka”
pursue them with determination, pushing Sense of Purpose: We are driven awarded by the PropertyGuru Asia
boundaries to achieve excellence in our by a sense of purpose, guided by a Property Awards (2018, 2019).
endeavours. commitment to excellence and a desire
to make a meaningful difference in the Prime Lands Residencies PLC
world. was recognised by The Institute
Passionate: We are passionate about
of Chartered Accountants of Sri
our work and dedicated to delivering
Quality: We uphold uncompromising Lanka at the Annual Report Awards
exceptional results that exceed
standards of quality in all aspects of Ceremonies in 2022 & 2023
expectations.
our work, delivering excellence in every • Gold Award LAND & PROPERTY
Agility: We embrace change and adapt project we undertake. COMPANIES SECTOR and the
quickly to evolving market dynamics, Bronze Award for the EMERGING
staying agile to capitalise on emerging Realistic Collaboration: We believe LISTED COMPANIES SECTOR in
opportunities. in realistic collaboration, fostering 2022
partnerships based on mutual trust,
respect, and shared objectives. • Silver Award LAND & PROPERTY
"WE ARE COMMITTED TO COMPANIES SECTOR and the
SERVE" Sustainability: We are committed EMERGING LISTED COMPANIES
Authentic Customer Centricity: to sustainable practices that minimise SECTOR in 2023
We are committed to understanding environmental impact and promote the Best Luxury Condominium
and fulfilling the needs of our customers well-being of future generations. Development in Sri Lanka - “The
with sincerity and authenticity, building Grand - Ward Place (Colombo 07)” by
lasting relationships based on trust and Philanthropic Empathy: We
PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards
transparency. demonstrate empathy and compassion
at their latest awards ceremony.
towards those in need, giving back to our
Ethical Conduct: We conduct communities and supporting meaningful Recognized as the Most Valuable
ourselves with the highest ethical causes. Real Estate Brand and included in the
standards, upholding integrity and Top 100 Brands, PLR was also ranked
honesty in all our interactions. Accountability: We take ownership among the Best of the Best by Brand
of our actions and decisions, holding Finance in the LMD Brands Annual for
Professionalism: We approach our ourselves accountable to the highest 2022 and 2023.
work with professionalism and expertise, standards of performance and integrity.
Most Respected Entity in
delivering quality outcomes with
Sri Lanka for five years
diligence and dedication. Transparency: We believe in
(2017,2019,2020,2021,2023) by LMD.
transparency and open communication,
building trust through honesty, clarity, and
integrity.
Prime Lands Residencies PLC
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Most Awarded Entity in Sri Lanka for two years (2022,2023)- by LMD.
Awarded as a Great Place to Work for 7 Years by Great Place to Work Institute with
two other recognitions in 2022.
Prime Group is committed to shaping the future of living spaces in Sri Lanka with the
focus on environmental sustainability, robust governance practices and positive social
impact.
GROUP STRUCTURE
Affiliate Company
Prime Lands (Pvt) Ltd
Bhoomi Realty Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
Affiliate Company
Affiliate Company
Affiliate Company
TAGS Awards
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JOURNEY TO GREATNESS
NAME CHANGE
Changed the name of the Company as
2015 “PRIME LANDS RESIDENCIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED”
INCORPORATION
“PRIME HOMES INTERNATIONAL (PRIVATE)
2005 LIMITED” as a fully owned subsidiary of “PRIME LANDS
(PRIVATE) LIMITED”
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SAP IMPLEMENTATION
Commence SAP implementation for Prime
Constructions (Private) Limited to streamline
procurement, stores management, finance and
project management functions.
TAGS AWARDS
Awarded with the Silver Awards for the LAND
& PROPERTY COMPANIES SECTOR and the
EMERGING LISTED COMPANIES SECTOR
by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Sri Lanka at the 58th Annual Report Awards
Ceremony.
Prime Lands Residencies PLC
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MANUFACTURED CAPITAL
Investment Strategy
Project Lifestyle Management
Total invested in projects during the year
• In Apartments - Rs. 3.2 Bn
EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT - OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL
Brand Reputation
Knowledge-Based Systems and Processes
Strategic Partnerships
Membership & Affiliations
Technology Systems
HUMAN CAPITAL
HR Strategy
HR Governance
Employee Growth & Development
Employee Experience
Employee Well-being
RESIDENTIAL
Customer Experience Journey
Product Stewardship
REAL ESTATE
Effective Communication with Customers
Customer Care
DEVELOPMENT
Supply Chain Management
Enhancing the Quality of Neighbourhoods
NATURAL CAPITAL
Construction Best Practices
Sustainable Resource Utilization
STRATEGY
GOVERNMENT
Tax paid Rs. 448 Mn
(Rs. 934 Mn - 2022/23)
COMMUNITIES
New indirect job opportunities with regional
expansions.
HIGHLIGHTS
4,000
15,000
3,000
10,000
2,000
5,000
1,000
19,798
9,510
8,090
1,937
4,759
1,735
0 Rs. 6,546 Mn 0
2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Apartments Lands
2,983 P
(2022/23: 2,755 P) 10,000
5,000
15,152
12,388
10,020
0
2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SANDAMINI PERERA
Chairperson
APPOINTED
To Company May 2005
To Board May 2005
BOARD COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP
N/A
EXPERTISE
Entrepreneur, Business Strategist, Sales
and Marketing Practitioner
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
Ms. Perera is the Co-founder of Prime
Group and currently serving in the
Capacity of Group Co- Chairperson and
possess over 28 years of experience in
the Real Estate industry. She holds an
MSc in Strategic Marketing from Asia
e-University Malaysia and a Member of
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).
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Board of Directors
He has served Sri Lanka’s real estate Mr. Premalal was the President of The
sector for three decades and a prominent Condominium Developers Association –
figure in Sri Lankan business landscape, Sri Lanka (CDASL) in the year 2021/22.
is the Founder and Group Chairman of
Prime Lands (Private) Limited, the parent
company of Prime Lands Residencies
PLC which is the leader in real estate
industry.
MANJULA WEERAKKODY
Managing Director / Executive Director
APPOINTED
To Company July 2016
To Board September 2017
BOARD COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP
N/A
EXPERTISE
Engineering, Business Strategist
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Weerakkody is an experienced
professional engineer with a wealth of
experience spanning over 2 decades.
He holds a BSc Engineering degree from
the University of Moratuwa, a Master of
Business Administration in Management
of Technology from the University of
Moratuwa and a Postgraduate Diploma
in Structural Engineering Design from
the University of Moratuwa. In addition to
this he holds a Diploma in Commercial
Arbitration from the Institute of the
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Board of Directors
NALINDA HEENATIGALA
Executive Director / Director - Corporate
Affairs
APPOINTED
To Company May 2005
To Board December 2016
BOARD COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP
N/A
EXPERTISE
Sales and Marketing, Business
Development and Residential Real Estate
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Heenatigala is a veteran in real
estate industry for 27 years and holds
a Bachelor of Management Studies
degree awarded by the Open University
of Sri Lanka, a Commonwealth Executive
Master of Business Administration from
the Open University of Sri Lanka. He
is currently reading for his PhD at the
University of Colombo.
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SHEHANA BRAHMANAGE
Executive Director
APPOINTED
To Company February 2019
To Board February 2019
BOARD COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP
N/A
EXPERTISE
Sales and Marketing; and Business
Development
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Bachelor of Arts Honors
degree in Accounting and Finance from
the University of Greenwich UK and is
at present reading for her MBA in Post
Graduate Institute of Management from
the University of Sri Jayawardenapura
Board of Directors
EXPERTISE
Marketing, Human Resources
Management, General Management,
Executive Coaching and Mentoring
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Sooriyaarachchi counts over four
decades of wide industry experience,
and out of that more than 15 years at
Board level. He is a Fellow member
of the Chartered Institute of Marketing
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QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Kalapuge is a Post Graduate
Diploma holder of Chartered Institute
of Marketing (UK) and a Chartered
Marketer. Diploma of Marketing from
Marketing Council of Australia, a Fellow
of the Australian Marketing Institute
(AMI) and Certified Professional Marketer
(CPM) of AMI. Advanced Diploma in
Business Administration from Association
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Board of Directors
MAHINDA PERERA
Independent Non-Executive Director
APPOINTED
To Company N/A
To Board February 2021
BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP
Board Audit Committee, Related Party
Transaction Review Committee, and
Nomination and Governance Committee
EXPERTISE
Finance, Management and Legal
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Perera counts over 35 years
of professional experience in the
commercial sector in Finance,
Management and Legal disciplines.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered
Institute of Management Accountants
(FCMA, UK) and a CGMA and
has obtained a Master’s Degree in
Business Management (MBA) from the
Postgraduate Institute of Management of
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APPOINTED
To Company N/A
To Board February 2021
BOARD COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP
Board Audit Committee, Related
Party Transaction Review Committee,
Remuneration and Human Recourses
Committee, and Nomination and
Governance Committee
EXPERTISE
Finance and Strategic Management
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Bandara holds a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Accountancy & Financial
Management from the University of
Sri Jayawardenapura and a Master’s
Degree in Business Administration from
the University of Colombo. He is a fellow
member of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Sri Lanka and the
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NOEL JOSEPH
Independent Non-Executive Director
APPOINTED
To Company N/A
To Board October 2021
BOARD COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP
N/A
EXPERTISE
Engineering
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Joseph is a Member of the Institution
of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(MIEEE)-USA, The Institution of Lighting
Engineers (MILE) – UK, The New York
Academy of Science (MNYAS) – USA,
the Illumination Engineering Society
(MIES) –USA, Incorporated Engineer
- UK (IEng), Institution of Engineering
Technology (MIET) – UK, American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers (MASHRAE)-
USA, The Institute of Incorporated
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QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Pathirage holds distinguished
professional memberships, as a
Chartered Tax Advisor of the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka,
a Fellow Member of the Chartered
Institute of Taxation of Sri Lanka,
and a member of the Association of
Accounting Technicians Sri Lanka
as well as a member of the Sri Lanka
Institute of Directors (SLID). His
educational background is marked by
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MANAGEMENT TEAM
Mr. Randeniya counting over 26 years’ Ms. Fernando joined Prime Lands Mr. Sisira Kumara has experience in the
experience in the Real Estate sector is (Private) Limited in 2001 and currently field of finance and accounting for over
an accomplished Strategic Management serving as the Executive Director Legal, three decades holding various positions
Professional who is presently the Chief Prime Lands (Private) Limited and in finance and administration in leading
Executive Officer of Prime Lands (Private) Director of Bhoomi Realty Holdings organizations including multinational
Limited having being recognized for his (Private) Limited. Ms. Fernando gives corporations overseas.
exceptional performance in the Real leadership to the entire group on legal
Estate business during his career at guidance on Real Estate. He holds a Master of Business
Prime Group. Administration from the University of
Ms. Fernando was called to the Bar Derby (UK) and is a Member of the
He also serves as an Executive Director Association of Sri Lanka in 1998, Chartered Institute of Management
of Prime Lands (Private) Limited as well practiced as an Attorney-at-Law and Accountants (CIMA-UK).
as an Executive Director of Bhoomi holds a Master’s Degree in Law (LLM)
Realty Holdings (Private) Limited, Regent from the University of Colombo. He started his career at Associated
Cateres (Private) Limited, Regent Country Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake
Club (Private) Limited. At present, he During her 23 years of association with House), and other reputed institutions
also serves as the General Manager of the Real Estate industry she further including the Urban Development
the Real Estate Division of Prime Lands gained extensive experience and Authority, State Trading General
Residencies PLC. developed expertise in drafting and Corporation, Ceylon Leather Products
review of legal documents, negotiation of Limited and Lankem Ceylon PLC.
Mr. Randeniya holds a Bachelor's Degree terms and conditions and facilitation of
in Business Management from the Open title transfers. He has gained experience in
University of Sri Lanka and a Diploma various business sectors including
in Marketing from Sri Lanka Institute of manufacturing, trading, constructions
Marketing (SLIM). He also serves as and leisure during this time.
a member of the Sri Lanka Institute of
Directors (SLID). Mr. Sisira Kumara works as a Consultant
- Finance, Internal Audit & Compliance at
His strength lies in his unique ability Prime Lands (Private) Limited and also is
to recognize potential properties for the Head of Finance at Regent Country
development in many parts of the country Club (Private) Limited.
and executing wining strategies to
profitably market them.
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Management Team
CHAIRPERSON’S
MESSAGE
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The financial year 2023/24 projects remained on track amidst the The aforementioned strategic impetus
evolving regulatory landscape. involved the purposeful identification of
called for us to remain strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
resilient while adapting The volatility in macroeconomic and threats, facilitating well-informed
to the market dynamics variables presented both challenges and decision-making for future strategies and
opportunities. Unexpected increases in enhancements.
swiftly and strategically. construction costs and material prices,
While we responded to the the removal of VAT exemption on the As such, in spite of challenges the
status quo by adopting sale of residential accommodation, Company achieved sales success during
the introduction of the Social Security the year under review, demonstrating
appropriate operational Contribution Levy (SSCL) on the real innovation in our projects, particularly in
and financial strategies, as estate business, and the removal of payment plans.
well as advocacy efforts, concessionary income tax for newly
listed companies on the Colombo Stock
we remained true to our Exchange (CSE) posed significant
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
integral philosophy of challenges to our stakeholders. Despite Mindful of the evolving marketplace
and requirements of the future, we
striving for excellence in all these obstacles, our forward-thinking
integrate sustainability into all aspects
strategies, such as strategic expansions
aspects of our operations. and partnerships leveraging Group of our operations from project inception
As such, in spite of the synergy, provided us with the strength to to completion and handing over. We
have begun to introduce green building
confluence of challenges overcome these challenges and achieve
technologies into our projects in line
a cumulative Profit After Tax (PAT) well
that the year presented, above our initial IPO projections. with the environmental sustainability
we remained steadfast agenda. At present, we seek to minimise
our environmental impact through
in our commitment to Leveraging on this, we capitalised on
implementing energy-efficient designs,
emerging trends and market demands,
excellence and innovation. positioning ourselves as a leader in and utilising sustainable materials
innovation and customer-centricity. whenever possible. The Natural capital
NAVIGATING A One such initiative was to introduce the section of this report further describes
CHALLENGING revolutionary Prime 1% payment plan our environmental sustainability
ENVIRONMENT for the first time in Sri Lanka which is a commitment.
The turbulent economic environment that unique financial model that facilitates
investors and makes homeownership Meanwhile, we proactively engage with
prevailed throughout the year, coupled
attainable for everyone by paying only local communities to ensure that our
with regulatory uncertainty and market
1% per month without a down payment. development aligns with needs and
volatility tested our ability to weather
Our strategic impetus arising from aspirations, fostering social equity and
challenges in the pursuit of growth. In
long-term insights led us to convert inclusivity.
response, we relied on our experience,
insights and stable brand reputation to the challenges of 2023 into a catalyst
Our environmental sustainability
craft mitigating strategies. Economic for innovation, resilience, and growth.
approach as well as social sustainability
uncertainty led to a decrease in the We remained true to our core values,
efforts contribute to improving our
purchasing power of our customers embracing change, and leveraging our
reputation, which in turn lets us attract
as well as their confidence, which in strengths. We not only weathered the
socially conscious investors, and future-
turn affected our sales and revenue storm but also positioned ourselves for
proof our projects against evolving
projections. Responding to this, we long-term success in the ever-evolving
regulatory and market trends.
focused on enhancing our value real estate landscape of Sri Lanka.
proposition, offering tailored solutions In addition, we consciously uphold
and exploring new market segments to ORGANISATIONAL ethical business practices throughout
sustain growth. PERFORMANCE our supply chain, promoting fair labour
The organisation’s performance during standards and responsible sourcing.
In response to regulatory changes,
the year under review was successful
adjustments were made to our Our commitment to growing sustainably
in broader terms when considering
development plans and timelines. not only facilitate our own organisational
overarching factors such as financial
Our focus shifted towards prioritising growth but also shape our positive
outcomes, project completions, market
compliance, transparency, and impact on the larger society.
expansion, customer satisfaction,
stakeholder engagement to ensure our
and internal operational efficiency.
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Chairperson’s Message
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Information Modelling (BIM), 3D printing, uncertainties, regulatory changes, and
Our robust Corporate Governance and smart home systems. market fluctuations, they have remained
structure and processes drive steadfast in their commitment to driving
In addition, we will continue to build on our vision forward. Our team’s ability to
organisational growth by facilitating
strategic expansion and diversification swiftly adapt to challenges and capitalise
Transparency, Accountability,
through exploring opportunities both on opportunities has been instrumental
Governance and Sustainability. Ethical
locally and at an international level. in our continued success. As we reflect
decision making, risk management and
We will diversify our portfolio by on the past year, it is evident that our
compliance with laws and regulations are
exploring new sectors such as mixed- journey is far from over. With each
at the core of our corporate governance
use developments, and sustainable challenge comes an opportunity for
framework.
infrastructure projects. growth and transformation, and I have
Our Board of Directors provide able no doubt that together, we will continue
Meanwhile, we will continue to improve to overcome obstacles and achieve new
guidance and strategic oversight into
our sustainable growth approach, heights of success. PLR Team’s passion,
organisational processes, incorporating
facilitate customer-centricity, enhance dedication, and unwavering commitment
ethical consideration and stakeholder
community engagement and partnerships to excellence inspire us all, and I am
interest into the decision-making process.
to create long-term growth. Our truly grateful to have such an exceptional
Meanwhile, we strictly adhere to financial, commitment to continuous improvement team by my side.
internal controls and reporting standards, and adaptation of appropriate strategies
ensuring accuracy and transparency in will facilitate a culture of embracing As we look towards the future, let us
our financial statements. We conduct feedback, monitoring market trends, and continue to embrace change, innovate
internal audits on a periodical basis to staying agile in response to changing boldly, and uphold the values that have
analyse, identify and address potential dynamics. been the cornerstone of our success.
risks or irregularities. Together, there is no limit to what we can
As such, we will remain at the forefront of achieve, and I am confident that the best
Stakeholder engagement is a core innovation and maintain our competitive is yet to come for PLR.
aspect of the execution of our corporate edge in the industry to drive sustainable
governance approach. We engage our growth, deliver lasting value to Thank you once again for your tireless
stakeholders in a meaningful manner stakeholders, and shape the future of efforts and unwavering commitment to
to gain insights into the evolving vertical living. excellence. Your contributions do not go
requirements. This approach fosters unnoticed and are deeply appreciated.
trust and collaboration, ultimately APPRECIATIONS
contributing to our long-term success And finally, to our shareholders who have
My deepest appreciation to the
and sustainability. As such, our corporate supported us over the years, we wish to
outgoing Co-Chairman Mr Premalal
governance approach not only enhances thank each and every one of you for your
Brahmanage for his visionary leadership
shareholder value but also ensures that trust and confidence in the Prime brand.
and guidance provided over the
we operate responsibly and ethically, We hope we can count on your continued
years and the trust placed on me
maintaining the trust and confidence of patronage to propel Prime Lands
and, other Board members for their
all our stakeholders. Residencies PLC towards even greater
contribution and insights that have been
heights in the years ahead.
instrumental in leading PLR. I would
FUTURE OUTLOOK like to acknowledge the unwavering
We have implemented steps to pivot dedication and exceptional performance
our future growth strategy on innovation, of PLR’s Executive Committee and staff
sustainability, and community-centric throughout the challenges of 2023/24.
approaches. This primary focus revolves As the Chairperson of PLR, navigating
H.K. Sandamini R. Perera
around the consideration of ESG issues the intricate landscape of the real
Chairperson / Executive Director
to foster a positive outcome through our estate industry demanded nothing
social, economic and environmental short of excellence, and each member
04th June 2024
impact. of our team rose to the occasion with
Colombo
remarkable resilience and adaptability.
In line with our core future growth
trajectory, we will continue to innovate Throughout the trials of 2023/24, the
in payment plans, designs and PLR team’s intense determination to
construction methods leveraging excellence and innovation has been
advanced technologies such as Building our guiding light. Despite the economic
“Be Bold
and Fearless”
Em b ra ce co u ra ge a n d
co nfi d e n ce i n eve ry
e n d e a vo r, fa c i n g c h a l l e n g e s
head-on without hesitation.
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MATERIAL TOPICS
MATERIALITY
Our materiality identification helps us determine which financial, operational, sustainability or other information is significant enough to
influence the decisions of investors or other stakeholders. As such, we conduct annual materiality analysis to identify and prioritise the
relevant material topics that impact the business as well as stakeholders. In our annual analysis, we look into financial statements and
reviews, key performance indicators, regulatory requirements, market expectations and risk assessments. Once the Board approves
material topics identified through the analysis, we integrate these into the Company strategy through our internal policy framework
changes as well as specific goals to be achieved.
Changes to the Material Topics or topic boundaries compared to the last year are incorporated for FY 2023/24.
1 3 5
Identifying Validation Review
2 4
Prioritising Integration
1 2 4
Identifying Prioritizing Integration
Using the research & risk Prioritise material topics using the Discussion on material topics
identification process to identify material matrix with the Board and strategy
PESTLE (Political-Economic- integration into the business
Quantitative and qualitative
Social -Technological-Legal & model through target setting.
assessment
Regulatory - Environmental)
factors Value chain analysis
PROCESS PARAMETERS In prioritising material topics, we rely on our materiality matrix as presented below:
Establishing process parameters has
allowed us to identify the activities,
performances, and outcomes necessary ①②④
High
⑪⑫
to generate value consistently. By utilising ⑤⑦⑬
Importance to Stakeholders
the integrated capital framework for
reporting, we have successfully identified
parameters related to the following:
Medium
⑥⑧⑨
③
⑩⑮
IDENTIFYING MATTERS
Material topics that impact operations
and value creation are gathered
through various sources, of which
Low
The table below presents an overview of our material topics and our management approach: GRI 3.2, 3.3
Material Topics
Disaster Recovery
Plan
Customer Internal / Builds trust among Product Responsibility Social and Customer NPS (Net
Experience External customers and Relationship Capital Promoter Score)
Transparency of
strengthens public Page 72
Marketing Information Customer feedback
confidence in the
to measure Effective
brand Confidentiality and
Management of
Customer Data
Customers
Privacy
Customer Support
Supplier Internal / Minimizes potential Supply Chain Social and Project milestones
Relations External supply chain Management Relationship Capital
No. of suppliers working
disruptions that Page 72
with the Company for
could affect project
over 5 years
timelines
Maintaining the supplier
Maintain the quality
scorecard
of material and
services provided
by suppliers
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Employee Value
Preposition
Investment in Employee
Engagement & Well-
being Activities
Health and Internal / Increases Health and Well-being Human Capital No of employee health
Well-being External employee policy that aligns with Page 66 camps per annum
motivation and organizational values
Requirement
satisfaction and goals.
of Workmen
Compensation Policy
Community Internal / Reduces Contribution towards Social and Urbanization trends in
Impact External inequalities the development of Relationship Capital the area
between regions local economies Page 72
Environmental Internal / Supports Construction Best Natural Capital Incidents of non-
Stewardship External the national Practices Page 78 compliance
environmental
Sustainable Resource
goals
Utilizations
Implementation
of sustainability
standards
In the realm of real estate, the concept of intensity of determination reshapes how we perceive materiality. It's not just about identifying
significant financial or operational data; it's about recognising the pivotal factors that can sway the decisions of our investors and
other stakeholders. Materiality, to us, embodies the essence of what truly matters – the risks, opportunities, and impacts that have the
potential to shape our business and affect our stakeholders, be it for better or worse.
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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
GRI 203-2
GLOBAL ECONOMY Bank were reduced by 650 basis points REAL ESTATE SECTOR
According to the latest report released in 2023, and a further 50 basis points According to the real estate market
by the International Monetary Fund thus far in 2024, totalling a cumulative analysis released by the Central Bank of
(IMF), global economic growth indicates reduction of 700 basis points. This Sri Lanka, the volume of condominium
a decline from 3.5% in 2022 to 3.0% in effectively brought the Standing Deposit property sales in Colombo and other
2023 and 2.9% in 2024. The slowdown Facility rate down to 9% and the Standing major districts increased by 81.2% in
in advanced economies stands at 2.6% Lending Facility rate to 10%. As a result, comparison to the previous quarter as at
in 2022 1.5% in 2023 and 1.4% in 2024. the 91-day T-bill rates fell below 15% at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023. The
While the US market gained momentum, the end of 2023, further supported by findings indicate that by the third quarter
the Euro area lagged behind. The IMF clarity on domestic debt restructuring. of 2023, the number of new condominium
indicates that growth modestly declined sales had increased by 30.3% year on
The merchandise trade deficit for 2023
in emerging markets and developing year. In the meantime, a larger proportion
recorded its lowest since 2010 supported
economies from 4.1% in 2022 to 4.0% of transactions remained within the range
by a larger contraction in import
in both 2023 and 2024. The downward of Rs. 25 Mn to Rs. 50 Mn price category,
expenditure than that of export earnings
revision of 0.1% reflects the crisis in the while the proportion of transactions below
even though global demand for export
property sector in China. Rs. 25 Mn indicated a decline during the
goods contracted.
fourth quarter of 2023.
While economic activities are yet to
Meanwhile, liquidity pressure on Percentage of Sales by Price Category
regain the pre-pandemic momentum, the
foreign exchange continued to ease as
war in Ukraine continues to impact global
remittance earnings as well as tourism
trade and supply chains as geoeconomic
earnings continued to improve. The
fragmentation continues. Meanwhile, Q4 2023 10% 68% 17% 5%
absence of large debt service payments
Central Banks across the world tightened
was another reason for this improvement.
monetary policy to bring down inflation,
As a result, the country accumulated
which is reflected in growth figures.
usable foreign reserves to USD 4.4 Bn by Quarter ago 45% 39% 12% 4%
Residence Status (%) Data at the end of the year indicated a decline in the prices of lands on a year-on-year
basis. The YoY shift in the Asking Price Index for the prices of land in Colombo District
100
declined during the last quarter of the year, indicating a 9% decline against the 4.3%
growth that occurred during the corresponding period in 2022.
80
Meanwhile, the house prices in the Colombo district grew at a slower pace (3.9%)
60 by the last quarter of the year on a YoY basis, in comparison to the growth of 26.9%
recorded during the corresponding period of 2022.
40
Operating Environment
43
OVERVIEW we cultivated a reputation for reliability
and integrity within the industry.
Total In a dynamic economic landscape,
characterised by unpredictable
Projects fluctuations and constant challenges, PROGRESS ON THE
our company not only weathered PROJECTS IN PIPELINE
the storm but also thrived amidst the
During the year under review, PLR
chaos. Throughout the past year, we
commenced the construction of ‘The
Ultra Luxury encountered a myriad of macroeconomic
Colombo Border’ project in Peliyagoda
2 factors that posed significant hurdles to
our core business model and strategies.
which is the 43rd project of the Company.
The first Tower of this urban living project
Political instability, economic crises, and
(Tower B) was launched and 80% of the
Luxury social unrest rattled our industry, testing
units were successfully sold, also Tower
23 the resilience of our operations. However,
rather than succumbing to adversity, we
C was launched in early April 2024 in
parallel to the commencement of piling
embraced it as an opportunity for growth
Affordable Luxury / work for the entire project consisting of
and innovation.
Tower A, B & C.
Lifestyle Apartment
16 Our success amidst adversity can be
attributed to our forward-thinking vision
The 6.9-acre The Colombo Border
project demonstrates our commitment
and strategic agility. Recognizing the
to environmental sustainability as
Leisure inevitability of real-life uncertainty,
75% of the land is dedicated to open
2 we built flexibility into our strategies,
enabling us to adapt swiftly to changing
spaces and only 25% of the land has
been designated for construction. 'The
circumstances. Instead of viewing
Colombo Border' demonstrates PLR’s
challenges as insurmountable obstacles,
commitment to pushing boundaries and
we saw them as openings to explore
setting new benchmarks for high-end
new ventures and capitalize on emerging
residential projects in Sri Lanka, offering
opportunities.
an unparalleled living experience that
seamlessly blends luxury, convenience,
One of our key achievements during
and sustainability.
this period was the launch of several
new projects tailored to diverse market
In addition, we embarked on a journey of
segments. By identifying niche areas
innovation and expansion by launching
of demand and swiftly responding with
The Seasons Colombo 8 project. This
innovative solutions, we positioned
exclusive boutique development,
ourselves ahead of the curve, solidifying
boasting 11 floors and 42 ultra-luxury
our competitive edge.
apartment units, represents the epitome
of sophistication and elegance. Situated
Despite the escalated cost burden
in a prime location, The Seasons
imposed by economic volatility, we made
Colombo 8 offers residents unparalleled
a conscious decision not to pass this
comfort, luxury, and convenience, setting
burden onto our customers. Instead, we
a new standard for urban living in the city.
absorbed the costs internally, prioritizing
customer satisfaction and loyalty above
Furthermore, our commitment to
short-term gains. By demonstrating our
excellence extends beyond Colombo,
commitment to fair pricing and value-
with two other prestigious projects
driven relationships, we retained the
nearing completion. 43, by the Sea in
trust and loyalty of our customer base,
Dehiwala and The Palace in Gampaha
safeguarding long-term partnerships.
are both on track for handover in the third
and fourth quarters of 2024 respectively.
Furthermore, we upheld our obligations to
These developments, characterised
our suppliers by ensuring timely payment
by meticulous attention to detail and
for the completion of projects. By
unparalleled craftsmanship, promise to
honouring our financial commitments and
redefine luxury living in their respective
fostering mutually beneficial partnerships,
locales.
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Prime Lands Residencies PLC’s corporate strategy stems from the core aspiration to create and preserve value on behalf of all
stakeholders. The materiality identification process allows us to pivot the corporate strategy on the relevant requirements to achieve
short, medium and long-term growth. We determine the basis for resource allocation based on the requirements for the six-capital
development. In doing so, we take into consideration the criticality of each capital to our overall strategic aspirations.
The table below presents our strategy and resource allocation for the year under review.
4,000
15,000 15,000
3,000
10,000 10,000
2,000
5,000 5,000
1,000
19,798
15,152
12,388
10,020
9,510
8,090
1,937
4,759
1,735
0 0 0
2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
6,692
9,386
9,575
0
2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
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80
20
60
15
40
10
20
5
25
27
98
53
47
34
66
20
2
0 0
Completed Ongoing Newly launched 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Sold % Available %
Improve compliance
Contribution to the Staff Welfare (Rs. Mn) Contribution to the Staff Health
& Wellbeing (Rs. Mn)
15 5
12 4
9 3
6 2
3 1
12.3
4.6
9.8
3.3
4.7
5.0
0 0
2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
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FINANCIAL CAPITAL
GRI 207-1
Stable ROI
REVENUE
PLR looks at revenue through the lens of a well-defined prudent REVENUE FOR THE YEAR
revenue recognition policy. During the year under review, we recognized Rs. 8,090 Mn in
revenue in total from the sale of apartments, and land plots
for residential accommodation. The sale of apartments at The
REVENUE RECOGNITION POLICY
Grand - Ward Place (Colombo -07) generated a larger portion
SALE OF PROPERTY - LANDS (54%) of our revenue earnings for the year. The below table and
The sale of lands is generally expected to be the single illustrations present a breakdown of our revenue generation for
performance obligation and we determined that it will be the period under review.
satisfied at the point in time when the control is transferred.
REVENUE
8,090
SALE OF PROPERTY - APARTMENTS
We recognize revenue using the percentage of completion
method as construction progresses. Revenue is considered as the
lower of the percentage of project completion or the percentage Rs. Mn
of advances received, subject to the following criteria.
1,735
ii. Minimum advances received from customers of 20%
OPERATING PROFIT
Our operating profit for the year was Rs. 1,735 Mn. Although
there was a decline in operating profit year-on-year due
to unfavourable fluctuations in the real estate market, we
successfully mitigated challenges and focused on long-term
financial stability. The below illustration reflects the operating
profit pattern for the past three years.
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000 1,937
4,759
1,735
0
PROJECT WISE REVENUE BREAKDOWN 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Revenue
Project (Rs. Mn) %
The Grand - Ward Place (Colombo - 07) 4,337 54% NET PROFIT
43, by the Sea - Dehiwala 854 10%
As at the end of the financial year 2023/24, PLR posted a profit
The Palace - Gampaha 701 9% before tax of Rs. 1,591 Mn, while net profit for the year stood at
The Beachfront Uswetakeiyawa (UK II) 500 6% Rs. 1,129 Mn.
Other projects 154 2%
Land plots for residential PBT and NP (Rs. Mn)
accommodation 1,544 19%
Total Revenue 2023/2024 8,090 100%
2023/24 1,591 1,129
Revenue Composition
54%
19%
2022/23 3,979 3,351
2%
2021/22 1,848 1,682
6%
9%
Profit for the year (Rs.) Profit before taxation (Rs.)
10% Meanwhile, finance costs for the year stand at Rs. 691 Mn
(Rs. 1,213 Mn in 2022/23) which shows a drop of 43% compared
The Grand - Ward Place (Colombo -07) to 2022/23. The drop is attributable to a decrease in bank
43, by the Sea - Dehiwala
borrowing due to strengthening customer collection and a
The Palace - Gampaha
downward trend in interest rates.
The Beachfront Uswetakeiyawa (UK II)
Other projects
Sale of Lands
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Financial Capital
Asset Base (Rs.) 15,760,134,828 17,522,721,656 For the year For the year
Return on Asset (ROA) 7% 19% ended ended
Return on Assets (Rs.) 1,125,944,815 3,350,364,117 31st March 2024 31st March 2023
MANUFACTURED CAPITAL
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN
MANUFACTURED CAPITAL MATERIAL TOPICS
We incorporate environmental sustainability from the planning Land Inventory Project Execution
stages of our properties. In doing so, we take into consideration
energy efficient design elements, natural lighting and ventilation
while also looking at climate change related risks.
SOCIAL IMPACT OF
MANUFACTURED CAPITAL
The strategic locations of our properties
and proximity to infrastructure and
facilities enhance our ability to create
value on behalf of our clients and
contribute to long-term financial stability
as property values increase over time.
THE IMPACT OF
GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
ON MANUFACTURED
CAPITAL
PLR’s robust governance structure
allows us to incorporate processes that
support sustainable and ethical business
practices. The transparent, accountable
and integrity driven business process
that we employ acts as a linchpin that
improves the value of our manufactured
capital through imbuing long-term
financial stability.
LAND INVENTORY
Our land inventory is the pivotal resource that allows us to create
value. At present, our land inventory comprises 3 properties,
located in strategic locations throughout the country. We rely on
a well-defined systematic process to expand our land inventory
in line with our project pipeline. In doing so, we take into
consideration the sustainability of the property in correlation to
the relevant project as well as ease of access to basic facilities
- water, electricity, and logistics infrastructure such as road
networks. In addition, we look into the appreciation of land value
for the next three to five years.
Dungalpitiya
Negombo
Hikkaduwa
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Manufactured Capital
FUTURE OUTLOOK
We will continue to create value in developing our manufactured
capital in line with organisational growth goals. These
objectives include strategic acquisitions to further strengthen
our manufactured capital as well as the use of technology to
expedite due diligence and the land acquisition process.
“Be Unwavering in
Your Commitment”
S t ay s t e a d fa s t i n yo u r d e d i c a t i o n
to yo u r g o a l s, m a i nt a i n i n g fo c u s a n d
c o n s i ste n cy t h ro u g h a l l c h a l l e n g e s.
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INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL
RELEVANT SDGS
Strategic Memberships
Partnerships and Affiliations
MATERIAL TOPICS
Knowledge
Ethics and
Integrity
based Systems Brand Image Resilience
and Processes Culture and Excellence in and Business
Conduct Quality Continuity
Technology Brand
Systems Reputation
< 5 years 4 1 2 0
6 - 10 years 3 1 4 2
> 10 years 3 2 4 0
Total 10 4 10 2
Knowledge Customer
Sharing and Relationship
Collaboration Management
10 4
Male Female
Intellectual Capital
The PLR marketing team leverages AI-generated content Our intellectual capital contributes to enhanced brand reputation
tailored to resonate with distinct target audiences across various by facilitating the below:
platforms like social media ads, blog posts, and targeted
marketing campaigns. By customising content according to
user data and preferences using AI tools, PLR ensures that the
content remains pertinent and captivating, thereby nurturing Stakeholder
Trust and
Relationship
deeper connections with its customer base. Credibility
Management
The below table presents our ongoing technology systems and The illustration below depicts the components that drive our
their impact on operations: intellectual capital through our ethical approach to business:
HUMAN CAPITAL
GRI 2.7, 2.8, 2.19, 2.20, 2.21, 401 - 2
Attract Retain
Be the employer of An arena to employees
choice to be their best
Human Capital
In the financial year 2023/24, PLR demonstrated a steadfast FEMALE REPRESENTATION BY CATEGORY
commitment to employee development and skill enhancement,
2023/24 2022/23
utilising 59% of its training budget and delivering a total of 220.5
Male Female Male Female
hours of training. These efforts were coordinated under the
umbrella of "Prime Thaksalawa," an academy format designed Management 1 1 1 1
specifically for managing development programs aimed at Executive 72 14 65 14
improving employees' skills, knowledge, and attitudes. Non-Executive 0 0 0 0
Female Male
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with customers, business partners, As a trusted entity in the real estate and property market in Sri
regulators and the community, whilst Lanka, PLR has already secured a strong brand reputation
upholding our brand reputation. The as a primary choice for customers. As such, we consistently
strive to be the first choice of a customer in home ownership.
below illustration depicts the components To this end, we have adopted a customer centric approach to
of PLR’s social and relationship capital. business, which incorporates a focus on design excellence,
exceptional procurement practices, high quality construction,
quality assurance as well as a deep understanding of customer
requirements.
Customer Value
Proposition Our core philosophy of construction revolves around creating
“Liveable and Lovable Neighbourhoods.” We incorporate the
fundamental premise of striving for excellence into our business
approach including design excellence, quality excellence,
Community
Business management excellence, and service excellence.
Partner
Relationships
Relationships
Government Public
and Regulatory Relations and
Relationships Communication
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Ethical
Quality of
Sustainable
Relationships
Practices
Risk
44% 25%
Management Website User Visits YouTube Video Views
95% 486%
Engagement
667%
PUBLIC RELATIONSHIPS AND
COMMUNICATION
Our relationship with the larger community and media presence
pivot on our efforts to remain transparent and in communication
GOVERNMENT AND REGULATOR
with media outlets. Mindful of this fact, we maintain purposeful
RELATIONSHIPS
relationships with media and effectively manage our social
A robust relationship with government authorities and regulatory
media presence. The illustration below presents our overall
bodies allows us to effectively navigate the regulatory
public relationship strategy:
environment, engage with government stakeholders, and
contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient
communities as part of our own growth aspirations.
COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS GRI 413 - 1 stakeholder relationship segment of this report explain, we
consistently engage communities and strive to become part of
Engaging communities and ensuring that we contribute to overall
the development of sustainable communities across Sri Lanka.
economic and social progress through managing our economic,
While our business process plays an important role in economic
social and environmental impact remain a vital components
and social progression, we provide direct assistance to various
of our fundamental sustainable value creation strategy. As the
community building efforts as part of our CSR strategy.
The table below presents the direct CSR projects that we initiated during the period under review:
Scholarship We donated scholarships at a value of Rs. 1 Mn rupees to support 20 economically underprivileged students
Programme and students with special needs in their first year at the University of Colombo through the Scholarship
for students at Scheme conducted by the Alumni Organization of the University.
University of
Colombo
We donated an air conditioner to the Centre for Environmental Law and Policy (CELP), affiliated
Donation of an
with the Faculty of Law at the University of Colombo. This donation highlights our commitment to
air conditioner
to University of supporting environmental conservation efforts and fostering academic excellence.
Colombo.
We refurbished the Ward 38 (ENT & Surgical Ward) at the Colombo South Teaching
Refurbishment
of Ward 38 at Hospital – Kalubowila. We continue to conduct maintenance work at the Ward for the
the Colombo foreseeable future. PLR donated emergency, ward round and dressing trolleys along with
South Teaching
Hospital in the pantry cupboards, partitions, and curtains. In addition, we donated 100 bed rexine and
Kalubowila.
stationery for the same ward worth of Rs. 2 Mn
Donation of
School Bags to
children at the
Chithra Lane We donated school bags to 140 special needs students at the school.
School
Renovation of
the Alan- We renovated the Alanmathiniyarama Temple, focusing on enhancing the Vihara premises and providing
mathiniyarama
Temple essential amenities. In addition, we provided kitchen appliances, wardrobes, and a pantry area valued at Rs.
3.1 Mn.
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FUTURE OUTLOOK
In the foreseeable future, we will continue to develop our
social and relationship capital through enhanced stakeholder
engagement, transparency and collaboration, strategic
partnership formation, investments in community development
and safeguarding sustainable corporate social responsibility.
In this endeavour, we will continue to learn and continuously
improve.
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NATURAL CAPITAL
GRI 2.22, 302-1, 302 - 4, 302 - 5, 303 - 3, GRI 303 - 4, 303 - 5
At Prime Lands
Residencies, our
meticulous attention to
natural capital in our
business operations
enables us to actively
contribute to sustainable
development while
generating value for our
stakeholders and society
at large. By prioritising
natural capital, we
enhance property values,
streamline operational
processes, mitigate risks,
ensure compliance with
RELEVANT SDGS
regulations, distinguish ourselves in the
market, and fortify our resilience against
the challenges posed by climate change.
The illustration below depicts the components of our natural Material Topics
capital focus:
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental
Compliance
Mitigation and
Conservation
Strategies
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Natural Capital
Environmental sustainability is
integrated into design concepts 17 01
by partnering with architects, and 16 02
Partnership No
contractors certified with green Peace,
for the Poverty
Goal Zero
Justice,
credentials like the ISO 14001 & strong Hunger
Respon-
GOALS Gender
Equality
Clean
05
sible Water
Consum- & Sanitation
ption
12. Responsible Consumption and 12 06
Production Sustainable
Cities
Clean
Energy
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DECLARATION BY THE PLR’s corporate governance framework
CHAIRPERSON is the linchpin of our corporate structure
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Prime Lands Residencies PLC (PLR), I am encompassing business reputation
pleased to present our unwavering commitment to robust corporate governance and integrity, regulatory compliance,
practices. As custodians of your investment, we understand the paramount transparency, ethical business conduct
importance of effective governance in safeguarding your interests, promoting and ultimately our economic, social
transparency, and driving sustainable value creation. The Board of Directors at and environmental impact. There
PLR diligently oversees and provides strategic leadership to guide the Company exists a strong connection between
towards its objectives. Comprised of seasoned professionals with diverse our governance framework and the
expertise and perspectives, the Board ensures that PLR upholds the highest Environmental, Social and Governance
standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability. (ESG) approach. Mindful of the fact that
ESG issues have become integral to
At PLR, we are dedicated to upholding principles of transparency, fairness, and
being a good corporate citizen, we have
accountability in all our dealings. We operate in compliance with applicable
infused these aspects into our corporate
laws, regulations, and corporate governance guidelines, continuously striving to
enhance our governance framework to align with evolving best practices. The governance framework. Consequently,
Board is actively engaged in overseeing PLR’s risk management processes to our corporate governance efforts ensure
identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact the Company’s performance that our strategic objectives fall in line
or reputation. We maintain robust compliance mechanisms to ensure adherence with stakeholder interests and long-term
to legal and regulatory requirements, thereby minimising potential risks and value creation. As such, we are able
liabilities. to consistently maintain the correlation
between our strategic impetus with
PLR has established specialised Board committees, such as the Audit sustainability concerns, credibility and
Committee, Remuneration and Human Resources Committee, Related Party transparency.
Transaction Review Committee and Nominations and Governance Committee,
each with distinct responsibilities and mandates to enhance the performance PLR’s Board of Directors is the ultimate
of the Company to achieve its objectives within an effective governance custodian of the corporate governance
framework. This performance is an important role in ensuring effective oversight process, while sub-committees assist
and informed decision-making in key areas of corporate governance. PLR
the Board in implementing governance
is committed to continuous improvement and adaptation in its governance
decisions and strategies. During the
practices. We regularly evaluate and update our governance framework,
year under review, we appointed the
policies, and procedures to respond to changing market dynamics, emerging
Nominations and Governance Committee
risks, and stakeholder expectations.
in line with the latest regulatory
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Prime Lands Residencies PLC, we are requirements stipulated by the Colombo
pleased to confirm that the Company has maintained full compliance with all Stock Exchange. This has further
laws, rules, and regulations relevant to our business throughout the year under strengthened our corporate governance
review. This includes adherence to the Rules of the Securities and Exchange structure for the future. The below
Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) for illustration depicts our latest corporate
listed entities. Furthermore, we affirm that all members of the PLR Board and governance structure:
employees have performed their duties and responsibilities in conformity with
corporate policies, procedures, and standards outlined in the Internal Code of
Ethics and Conduct.
Regulatory Shareholders
• Articles of • Internal Audit
Association of Framework
Voluntary Board of Directors the Company
• External Audit
• Board Charter
Related Party Nomination
Remuneration • Terms of
Board Audit Transactions and
and HR
Committee Review Governance Reference of
Committee
Committee Committee Board Sub-
Committees
Executive
Committee (EXCO) • Code of Ethics
and Conduct for
Internal Audit, Assurance
employees
Risk and through External
Compliance Audit
• Framework of
Board approved
Policies and
CHAIRPERSON Procedures
Corporate Governance
The following matters are reserved BOARD AND REMUNERATION AND HUMAN
expressly for consideration and approval SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING RESOURCES COMMITTEE:
by the PLR Board: ATTENDANCE This committee ensures responsible
Details on Board, sub-committee executive compensation to foster a
Approving the Company’s strategy high-performing, diverse workforce. They
meetings, and individual member
and business plan oversee human resource strategies,
attendance for FY 2023/24 can be found
Approving major acquisitions, on page 90 of this Report. review compensation packages, and
investments and capital expenditure promote a positive work environment
that attracts and retains top talent. This
Dividend policy BOARD COMMITTEES
ensures alignment with shareholder
At PLR, effective governance is interests and long-term value creation.
Changes to the capital structure
paramount to ensuring transparency,
Approving and/or amending the accountability, and strategic decision-
NOMINATIONS AND
Terms of Reference of Board Sub making. To fulfil this mandate, the Board
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:
Committees has established several specialised
committees, each tasked with specific The Nominations and Governance
Appointments to the Board and Board Committee is responsible for ensuring
committees responsibilities outlined in their Terms
of Reference (TOR). These committees effective Board composition, Director
Approving annual budgets and serve as integral components of the nominations, and governance practices
monitoring of performance against corporate governance framework, within the Company. It identifies qualified
budgets facilitating in-depth discussions, rigorous candidates for Board positions and
oversight, and informed decision-making evaluates their skills and expertise to
Amendments to key policies and
processes. ensure a diverse and proficient Board
procedures
membership. Additionally, it oversees
Approval of Interim and Audited Board performance evaluations, training
BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE:
Financial Statements of Directors when required, and reviewing
The Audit Committee plays a pivotal role the corporate governance framework to
in overseeing PLR’s financial reporting, ensure it is effective and appropriate.
BOARD MEETINGS internal controls, risk management and This comprehensive approach considers
During the year under review, the compliance with regulatory requirements. not only the Listing Rules and other
Board convened on a quarterly basis Comprising Independent Directors regulatory requirements but also industry
as predetermined and planned at with financial expertise, this committee best practices to uphold the highest
the beginning of the calendar year. reviews financial statements, internal standards of governance. The committee
Guidelines and procedures were audit findings, and risk management was appointed in November 2024.
effectively communicated in advance practices. It ensures that the Company
to ensure that Directors were promptly adheres to sound accounting principles Each committee convenes periodically
informed about the scheduled meetings. and maintains the integrity of its financial to deliberate on relevant matters within
In addition to the regular meetings, the reporting. its purview, guided by its TOR. Meeting
Board of Directors convene as needed minutes are meticulously recorded,
for in-depth discussions on strategically RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION reflecting discussions, decisions,
important matters. REVIEW COMMITTEE: and action items. Once approved by
This committee is entrusted with committee members, these minutes are
The Board has approved the meeting disseminated to the respective boards
scrutinising transactions involving
dates for the year in advance, and any
related parties to identify any conflicts of for review and subsequently presented
changes to the schedule are promptly
interest and ensure fairness. Its mandate at the next Board meeting for review of
communicated to the Directors. The
includes evaluating the terms, necessity, the Directors. This ensures transparency,
agendas and Board papers are
and impact of such transactions on PLR’s accountability, and alignment with
distributed to all Board members
stakeholders. By conducting thorough organisational objectives throughout the
seven days prior to meetings, and if a
assessments, the committee upholds governance structure.
Board meeting is convened for urgent
circumstances, every effort is made to ethical standards and safeguards the
provide the Board papers as early as interests of all shareholders and other In addition, PLR appoints and maintains
possible. The Directors are also kept stakeholders. committees at the management level
informed of any changes in the economic to infuse concentrated oversight into
and industry landscape that could impact different, core aspects of the business.
the Group’s ability to create value and its
overall performance.
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Corporate Governance
The Board composition, together with the attendance of the Board members
The details of the Board meeting attendance of each Board member are disclosed below:
* Effective 1st January 2024, Ms. Sandamini R. Perera, previously Co-Chairperson, has been appointed as Chairperson after Mr. B.
Premalal, the Company’s former Co-Chairman and Chair of the meeting, stepped down from his position.
C - Chairman M - Member
THE BELOW TABLES PRESENT THE LEVEL OF COMPLIANCE OF PRIME LANDS RESIDENCIES
PLC TO THE CODE OF BEST PRACTICE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 2017 ISSUED BY THE
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF SRI LANKA, COMPANIES ACT AND LISTING
RULES:
LEVEL OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE OF BEST PRACTICE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AS OF 31ST
MARCH 2024
Corporate Governance Principle
Compliance Level of Compliance and Implementations
Principle No.
The Board A.1 The Board, led by the Chairperson, comprises eleven directors, including five
Independent Non-Executive Directors. Comprised of seasoned professionals
in business leadership, engineering, finance, sales and marketing, legal and
compliance, human resources, corporate governance, and risk management,
the Board brings a wealth of diverse expertise to steer the Company's strategic
direction.
Regular Board A.1.1 The Board convenes quarterly, with additional meetings scheduled as
meetings, Structure and necessary.
process of submitting
information Throughout the financial year ending on 31st March 2024, the Board held four
meetings. Board packs, containing essential information, are sent seven days
prior to each session. Typically, these packs encompass:
Financial statements for the relevant quarter and year to date together with
comparatives for the corresponding period of the previous financial year
and budgets
Compliance dashboard
Corporate Governance
• During the year, the Board has appointed Ms. H.K. Sandamini R. Perera
as the Chairperson of the Board.
The Board has delegated the responsibility to the Board Audit Committee
to ensure effective systems to secure the integrity of information, internal
control, and risk management.
The Audit Committee Report on page 116 presents information about the
composition, responsibilities, and duties of the Board Audit Committee.
Act in accordance A.1.3 There is a significant emphasis across the organization on ensuring
with the law and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The statutory and regulatory
obtain independent compliance dashboard is presented at every board meeting and is monitored
professional advice. at the board level.
The Board Papers and the Agenda are received by the Directors ahead
of board meetings, enabling the directors to review the papers and obtain
clarifications ahead of the meetings.
Call for resolution by A.1.7 As per the Articles of Association, resolutions could be passed with majority
Directors voting. However, any single Director may call for a resolution to be presented to
the board if he or she feels it is in the interest of the Company.
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During the financial year, SID met with Non-Executive Directors twice and with
Executive Directors once to discuss and communicate governance-related
matters.
Confidential 5.8 The Senior Independent Director is available for confidential meetings if there
discussion with Senior are any concerns about governance or issues that may have an unfavourable
Independent Director impact on the Company and have not been appropriately addressed by the
Board.
The Board receives a standard set of documents, which are timely, accurate,
and comprehensive. These papers include a detailed analysis of Financial and
Non-Financial Information. The Board may request additional information or
clarify issues with any member of the Executive Committee.
Adequate time for A.6.2 The Agenda for the Board meeting and connected Board papers are ordinarily
the conduct of Board circulated to the Directors seven days in advance to facilitate the effective
Meetings conduct of the meeting.
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The outcomes of such assessments are taken into account when new Board
appointments are made.
Communication with A.7.3 All new appointments are communicated to the shareholders by way of
Shareholder on the announcement through the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).
appointment of new
Directors During the financial year, the Board appointed a Director Finance, which was
communicated to shareholders via a market announcement on the CSE.
Re-election A.8.1-8.2 Re-elections take place as per the provisions of the Code of Best Practice on
Corporate Governance.
Resignation 8.3 Written communications are provided to the Board by Directors who resign
prior to the completion of their appointed term. However, no resignations have
taken place during the year under review.
Appraisal of Board A.9.1-9.4 The performance of the Board and its Sub-committees was evaluated annually.
Performance
The Board was presented with the evaluation's final results.
Disclosure of A.10 The details in respect of Directors are disclosed in the Annual Report covering:
information in respect
of Directors Name, qualifications and brief profile (Refer Page 19)
The nature of his/her expertise in relevant functional areas (Refer Page 19)
Number of Board meetings of the Company attended during the year (Refer
Page 90)
The total number of Board seats held by each Director indicating listed and
unlisted Companies and whether in an Executive or Non-Executive capacity
(Refer Page 19)
Number of committee meetings attended during the year (Refer Page 90)
Appraisal of Chief A.11-A.12 At the commencement of financial year, the Board in consultation with the
Executive Officer Managing Director has set short, medium and long-term objectives, and
reasonable financial and non-financial targets that should be met by the MD
during the year.
The performance of the Managing Director has been evaluated by the Board to
ascertain whether the targets have been achieved.
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At the same time, the Board as a whole determines the levels of fees for
NEDs (who are all INEDs), taking into account the time, commitment, and
responsibilities associated with their role and with due consideration of industry
best practices and non-discriminatory principles.
Disclosure of B.3.1 Annual Report contains a statement of Remuneration & Human Resources
Remuneration Committee and a Statement of Remuneration Policy.
Please refer Note 7 to the Financial Statements on Page 156 for aggregate
remuneration paid to the Executive Directors and the aggregate fees paid to
Non-Executive Directors.
Relationship with C.1-C.2 AGM is held on a timely basis for shareholder participation.
Shareholders
Notice of the AGM, Form of the Proxy and related papers sent to shareholders
before the meeting in order to provide the opportunity to all the shareholders to
attend the AGM.
Shareholders meetings
Corporate website
Press notices
Major and Material C.3.1-3.2 During the year, there were no major transactions as defined by Section 185 of
Transactions the Company’s Act No. 07 of 2007 which materially affect the Net Assets Base
of the Company. Transactions which materially affect the Net Assets Base of
the Company will be disclosed in the Interim/Audited Financial Statements, if
any.
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Corporate Governance
The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics includes but is not limited to the
following provisions.
The code of conduct also includes provisions relating to the protection and
privacy of whistleblowers, and their identities are never disclosed at any time.
Process for material D.5.2 The Company has implemented policies and procedures that ensure that
and price-sensitive material and price-sensitive information is immediately disclosed to the
information Colombo Stock Exchange after relevant decisions are made by the Board of
Directors.
Policy for monitoring D.5.3 A procedure is in place to monitor share acquisitions by Directors, and any
and disclosure of such purchases will be reported to the Company Secretary immediately so
shares purchased by that the necessary disclosure can be made to the Colombo Stock Exchange
any directors, KMPs immediately.
and other employees.
Shares purchased by key management personnel or other employees
involved in the financial reporting process will be reported to the compliance
department.
Affirmative statement D.5.4 The Chairperson’s affirmation in the Company’s Annual Report that she is not
by the Chairman aware of any violation of any of the provisions of the Code of Business Conduct
and Ethics is on Page 86.
Corporate Governance D.6.1 The Corporate Governance Report sets out the manner and extent to which
Disclosures the Company has complied with the principles and provisions of the code is
included in the Annual Report – Page 91
Institutional investors/ E.1 Institutional shareholders are given the right to use their votes.
Shareholder Voting
Communication with E.1.1 The Board engages in discussions with its shareholders at the general
Shareholders meetings to avoid conflicts of interest and foster mutual understanding.
Due weight by E.2 The institutional investors have the freedom to give due weight to matters
Institutional Investors relating to the Board structure and composition when they consider resolutions
relating to the Board structure and composition.
Individual Shareholder’s F.1 Individual investors are encouraged to carry out adequate analysis or seek
Investing/Divesting independent advice when making investment or divesting decisions.
decision
Individual Shareholder F.2 Individual shareholders are encouraged to participate in general meetings and
voting exercise their voting rights.
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IT policy and Cybersecurity policies are in place which are approved by the
Board.
As part of risk management, the Board Audit Committee reviews the risk
register of the IT function, which is reassessed each year.
Environment, Society H Annual Report contains information on Environment (Page 78-Environment
and Governance Capital), Social (Social Capital- Page 72) and Governance (Governance report-
Page 86), that will enable investors and other stakeholders to assess how ESG
risks and opportunities are recognized, managed, measured and reported.
b) Remuneration Committee
c) Audit Committee
Corporate Governance
(Related party
transactions)
The Annual Report shall contain a report by the Compliant Report of the Board RPTR
Related Party Transactions Review Committee Committee- Page 118
9.16 Additional The following declarations by the Board of Directors Compliant Annual Report of Directors
disclosures to be included in the Annual Report: on the State of Affairs of
the Company - Page 122
(i) They have declared all material interests in
contracts involving in the Entity; There were no material
non-compliances during
(ii) They have conducted a review of the internal
the financial year.
controls covering financial, operational and
compliance controls and risk management;
Risk management is essential to risk management approach, purposefully identify and categorise risks. Our risk
sustaining our success and ensuring identifying, assessing, and mitigating approach involves the use of a risk heat
long-term value creation. Our risk these risks. This consideration of ESG map, designed to map the likelihood of
management framework enables us to issues in risk management provides occurrence against the severity of impact
anticipate, assess and mitigate risks guidance to improve our sustainability, on the Company. Once we identify and
effectively, which in turn safeguards our resilience, and sustained value creation categorise risks based on impact and
investments, operations and financial while meeting the expectations of likelihood, we formally document each
stability whilst supporting us to build investors, homeowners, regulators, and risk in the Risk Register. The Internal
social and relationship capital and other stakeholders. Audit, Risk and Compliance Department
maintain our brand reputation. is responsible for the maintenance of the
Mindful of the fact that risk monitoring is Risk Register.
We integrate Environmental, Social, and the first step to effective risk mitigation,
Governance (ESG) principles into our we rely on a comprehensive process to
RISK HEAT MAP 2023/24 Risks that exceed PLR’s Risk Appetite
1 Currency Risks/ Foreign Exchange
Certain
Risk
2 Interest Rate Risk
3 Operational Risk
Likely
④⑤⑦
⑧ 8 Data Privacy Risk
⑩⑪
9 Disruption in Supply Chain
Management
Rare
Severity
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RISK GOVERNANCE
Our risk governance framework is based on the three lines of defence approach. This framework allows us to delegate responsibility
for risk management in an appropriate manner to relevant parties from the management to operational employees.
Board of Directors
Board Audit
Committee
THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE THE SECOND LINE OF DEFENCE The Audit Committee is responsible
– DEPARTMENT HEADS AND - INTERNAL AUDIT, RISK for thoroughly evaluating quarterly
EMPLOYEES AND COMPLIANCE (IARC) reports in consultation with the Board.
Department heads and employees form DEPARTMENT Following these discussions, the
the first line of defence, leveraging their The IARC serves as the second line of Committee assesses the adequacy and
expertise to identify potential risks. Once defence, conducting targeted internal effectiveness of internal controls and
each department identifies risks, the audits to assure the effectiveness of the recommends the introduction of new
heads of departments are responsible Company's risk controls. policies and procedures or the revision of
for documenting the risks and presenting existing ones to the Board.
the findings on an annual basis or sooner The annual internal audit programme
if circumstances require otherwise. is developed by the Internal Audit THE THIRD LINE OF DEFENCE -
Department heads are also responsible Department using a Risk Base Approach. EXTERNAL AUDITORS
for implementing risk mitigation activities It is reviewed and approved by the Board External Auditors constitute the third
and providing feedback for queries Audit Committee (BAC). Findings with line of defence, offering independent
raised through internal audit reports. the Management Comments are then assurance to shareholders via the Board.
submitted to the review of the BAC who
The Company’s Executive Committee in turn keeps the Board Appraised of
(EXCO) oversee the actions of the key issues that need the Board's
Department heads and their teams, attention.
acting as guardians of the first line of
defence. They review divisional risk Further, the Senior Management
assessments annually or sooner if (Chairperson) conduct discussions with
circumstances need it, to assess the relevant managers to explore High-Risk
effectiveness of existing risk controls and issues/ major deviations in the standard
identify areas for improvement. processes as raised in the internal audit
reports.
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The below table presents identified risk factors, mitigation measures implemented during the period under review with their severity of
impact and likelihood of occurrence: Also, based on the reasonable and supportable assumptions, we provide a forward looking risk
rating for the key risks identified.
2023/24
Risk Category Description of the Risk Impact to PLR Severity of
Likelihood
Impact
1 Currency Risks/ Foreign Unusual depreciation/ Delaying allocation of foreign Major Possible
Exchange Risk appreciation of the rupee against currency for import materials /
foreign currencies. Restriction over import materials
in the second half of the year
may result in increased costs of
material prices that cannot be
passed on to customers
2 Interest Rate Risk The potential adverse impact on PLR’s exposure to the risk of Moderate Possible
the value of financial instruments changes in market interest
or investments resulting from rates relates primarily
fluctuations in interest rates to short-term/long-term
floating rate based debt and
investments.
3 Operational Risk The risk of loss resulting from Disruption to the normal course Moderate Possible
inadequate or failed internal of business due to non-
processes, people, systems, or availability of key resources
external events. such as construction materials,
skilled employees and adequate
suppliers/contractors in the
market.
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Forward looking
Mitigating Strategy Severity of
Likelihood
Impact
Rigorous tracking of foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Moderate Unlikely
Secure fixed-price contracts with upfront payments backed by unconditional Bank Guarantees.
Implement periodic price adjustments for unsold units to offset cost increases from exchange rate
fluctuations.
Enforce stringent controls over treasury management practices in alignment with prevailing bank Moderate Unlikely
borrowing rates.
Continuously engage with banks and financial institutions to secure optimal rates for the Group's
borrowing and investments.
Establish long-term interest rate agreements with grace periods to manage interest rate risks
effectively.
Actively pursue overdue payments from customers to minimize finance costs and improve cash
flow.
Offer flexible payment options to customers opting for bank loans to enhance affordability and
encourage timely settlements.
Collaborate with banks to negotiate favourable banking facilities based on AWPLR plus a margin
(AWPLR + x) and fixed rates.
Establishing POD facilities in lien over the fixed deposit (local and foreign currency) (FD + x), and
prioritising POD utilisation for PODs on FD lien.
Secure long-term fixed-price contracts with suppliers to stabilize costs and minimize uncertainties. Moderate Unlikely
Conduct monthly monitoring of project timelines against expected milestones to identify and
address any significant deviations promptly.
Develop proactive strategies to attract potential candidates, ensuring a steady influx of talent.
Create talent pipelines within the organization to foster internal growth and succession planning.
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Risk Category Description of the Risk Impact to PLR Severity of
Likelihood
Impact
4 Legal, Compliance and Non-compliance with legal and No non-compliance with legal Major Unlikely
Regulatory Risk regulatory requirements and regulatory requirements has
been identified during the year.
However, if this occurs, it can
cause to loss of reputation, and
consequently impact sales.
5 Reputation Risk The potential for negative Negative client and public Major Unlikely
publicity or damage to a opinion regarding the
Company's good standing can Company / Group and its
harm its profitability, customer actions and the damage
base, and overall success. caused by the failure
to manage customers,
shareholders and public
expectations.
8 Data Privacy Risk Breach of data confidentiality Unauthorised access to Critical Unlikely
in stakeholder information by proprietary information or
unauthorised access or misuse. intellectual property can result in
competitive disadvantage, loss
of market share, and damage to
operation.
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Forward looking
Mitigating Strategy Severity of
Likelihood
Impact
Conduct regular review of laws and regulations relevant to the company's operations to ensure Major Unlikely
compliance.
Provide periodic reports on internal and external regulatory compliance to the Board for oversight.
Engage external audit, tax, and legal consultants as needed to address legal, regulatory, and
compliance matters.
Ensure prompt and timely payment of all taxes and other obligations.
Maintain strict adherence to the company's Code of Business Ethics and Conduct to uphold
ethical standards and integrity.
Implement sound HR practices and robust governance measures to foster a culture of shared Major Unlikely
values and integrity, prioritizing stakeholder interests.
Effectively address shareholder concerns and promptly escalate issues to the Board when
necessary.
Monitor and respond to feedback received through the corporate website in real time to
demonstrate responsiveness and accountability.
Implement portfolio diversification strategies to broaden revenue streams across various sectors Moderate Possible
including lands, housing, apartments, and investments.
Offer a diverse range of products spanning from affordable luxury to ultra-luxury segments to cater
to different market segments.
Leverage industry networks and the company's stability to negotiate favourable terms with
suppliers and contractors, thereby enhancing bargaining power.
Capitalize on the company's long-standing history, strong reputation, and industry expertise to
command premium prices from customers, reflecting the value proposition offered.
Implement stringent cybersecurity measures including robust firewalls, antivirus software, and Major Unlikely
spam filters to safeguard against cyber threats.
Utilize advanced technologies such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to authenticate legitimate senders
and prevent email spoofing.
Employ SSL/TLS protocols to ensure secure end-to-end communication and protect sensitive data
from interception or tampering.
Enforce strict IT security policies to govern the usage of technology resources and promote
adherence to best practices for information security.
Identify the location of confidential information to ensure proper safeguarding. Critical Unlikely
Conduct staff training on data privacy protocols to enhance awareness and compliance.
Implement system validations, such as NIC number and mobile number validations, to minimise
human errors.
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Risk Category Description of the Risk Impact to PLR Severity of
Likelihood
Impact
9 Disruption in Supply This risk of interruptions in the The interruptions in the flow of Moderate Possible
Chain Management flow of materials, equipment, or materials, equipment, or essential
services essential for construction services will significantly impact
projects. the project's progress, which may
lead to delays in the expected
date of completion of the project.
10 Climate-Related Risk The potential hazards and Rising temperatures and Major Unlikely
challenges posed by changes heatwaves can impact
in weather patterns and extreme construction activities and
weather events. pose health risks to workers,
hence leading to labour
shortages.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
As the country moves forward on a path of recovery from the financial crisis, we remain vigilant of the specific risks inherent to the real
estate and property development sector. As such, we will continue to adhere to our risk management framework and gain effective
insights into current and future risks in line with the ESG approach to ensure sustainable value creation in the Company.
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Forward looking
Mitigating Strategy Severity of
Likelihood
Impact
Diversify suppliers and maintain buffer stocks of critical materials while fostering strong Moderate Unlikely
relationships with reliable suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks.
Utilize technology for real-time monitoring of supply chain activities, enabling proactive
identification and response to potential disruptions.
Develop contingency plans and alternative scenarios to ensure resilience and adaptability in the
face of supply chain disruptions.
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of climate-related risk factors in advance and integrate them Moderate Unlikely
into the project program.
Implement stringent health and safety guidelines, including mandatory usage of safety equipment Major Unlikely
and regular awareness programs.
Enforce compulsory vaccination and adhere to Government directives regarding health measures.
Obtain workman compensation insurance to cover workplace injuries and accidents, in addition to
providing personal accident coverage for all employees.
Provide medical cover for permanent employees and contract employees with more than two
years of service, along with life cover for all employees.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
GRI 2.29, 207 - 3
We comprehend stakeholder impact and degree of engagement based on the power/interest grid tool.
Potential Investors
Low High
Interest
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Our stakeholder engagement process prioritises transparent communication, and collaboration with stakeholders to empower each
group to become involved in our value creation process.
Engagement
Stakeholder Frequency Key concerns raised Our response
Mechanism
SHAREHOLDERS Interim Financial Quarterly Financial performance We employ a prudent approach towards
& POTENTIAL Statements managing our financial resources to
INVESTORS
Annual Report and Annually Business strategies and ensure adequate resources are re-
AGM operational efficiency invested in the business, while fully
Announcement to As required Governance stability and honouring stakeholder obligations.
the CSE sustainability
Digital platforms Risk management
Press releases
EMPLOYEES HR Digital platform Continuous & On Employee engagement PLR is committed to assure an excellent
(HRIS), WhatsApp going and communication employee experience throughout the
Groups, Group Technology collaboration employee lifecycle. The Company
Email believes a friendly and supportive work
One- on- one As required Industrial Harmony environment will be a definite positive
discussions impact on productivity and service quality
Staff meetings improvement. We make a conscious effort
Regular As required Employee wellbeing to inculcate the Company’s core values
performance among employees to drive the team
review towards a high performance organization;
ultimately meeting the expectations of all
Training need Review and Growth conducive work
the stakeholders.
analysis discussions environment
Remuneration and Annually Career growth,
benefit review development and
remuneration
Competitive
remuneration benefits
CUSTOMERS One-one- As required Product affordability and PLR consistently provide assurance,
interaction quality transparency, and quality of services to
Digital Continuous & On Support services ensure value creation and enhancement
communication going on behalf of customers, whilst
Marketing activities Access to information maintaining our robust reputation through
Press releases Timely delivery of compliance, good governance and
projects pragmatic business progress that ensure
sustainability of operations.
GOVERNMENT One-on-one As required Regulatory and statutory We take proactive measures to comply
& INTERESTED meetings compliance with all applicable regulations and ensure
REGULATORY that we remain transparently committed
Compliance Continuous & On Environmental
BODIES
Verification going management and to social and environmental impact
Framework compliance enhancement
Compliance Audits Health and safety
management
Other As required Concerns about
Correspondence sustainability initiatives
and compliance with anti
money laundering (AML/
CTF) regulations
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Stakeholder Engagement
Engagement
Stakeholder Frequency Key concerns raised Our response
Mechanism
CONTRACTORS One-on-one As required Cost effectiveness and PLR strives to build strong trust-based
AND SUPPLIERS meetings the quality of the work relationships with all suppliers including
performed contractors for progress reviews and
Progress reviews Continuous & On Timely delivery of timely delivery.
going projects
Other Procurement practices Contractors are selected based on a
correspondence Payment schedule strict tender procedure, while other
suppliers are comprehensively vetted to
Business ethics and
ensure their alignment with PLR’s ethical
compliance
procurement standards.
Supply chain
management
PROVIDERS OF One-on-one As required Financial Stability and PLR aims to enhance our credibility
DEBT CAPITAL meetings liquidity among the banking sector by meeting all
Project Evaluations debt service obligation in a timely manner.
Other Continuous & On Timeliness of debt
correspondence going servicing
Annual Report Annually Organisational
Resilience and Business
Continuity
COMMUNITY & Annual Report Annually Development PLR remains committed to contribute
SOCIAL PLR’s Digital Continuous & On opportunities for regional towards improving community well-being
platforms going economies and the development of sustainable
Press releases & communities across Sri Lanka.
Other Marketing
Activities
Announcements in As required
CSE
As we seek to engage our stakeholders in a meaningful manner, we continue to improve our resilience, reputation and impact in the
evolving business landscape to contribute to our overall goals as well as our social, economic and environmental impact.
Integrating ESG considerations into stakeholder management practices, real estate companies can enhance their resilience,
reputation, and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving business landscape while contributing to broader social and environmental
goals.
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The SID role fosters a framework for evaluating the Board’s effectiveness and the
Chairperson’s performance, while promoting transparency in governance. In this
capacity, I collaborate with the Chairperson on critical strategic and governance issues.
To ensure open communication, I actively engaged with the Board by holding separate
meetings with Non-Executive Directors (twice) and Executive Directors (once) during
the financial year to discuss governance matters. I remain readily available for
confidential discussions with any Director concerning the Company’s business.
Mr. Deepal Sooriyaarachchi
Senior Independent Director Furthermore, I participated in all meetings with majority, significant, and minority
shareholders to understand their concerns, fostering a culture of open communication.
Deepal Sooriyaarachchi
Senior Independent Director
MEETINGS OF THE
AUDIT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
During the financial year, the Audit
Mr. Sanjaya Bandara (CHAIRMAN) Committee met six times to discuss the
Independent Non-Executive Director Internal and External Auditors’ Reports,
Interim Financial Statements, risk
Mr. Deepal Sooriyaarachchi (Member)
registers, and compliance reports. The
Senior Independent Director
activities are listed below.
Mr. Mahinda Perera (Member)
Independent Non-Executive Director The attendance of the Audit Committee
meetings held during the financial year
Brief profiles of the Directors are given on ended 31st March 2024, is given on Page
Pages 19 to 29 of this Annual Report. 90 of this Annual Report.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Audit Committee has written terms
of reference approved by the Board that
clearly define its scope, authority, and
duties.
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Pages 138 to 182. These financial statements comply with the requirements of Sri Lanka PROPERTY, PLANT AND
Accounting Standards on “Presentation of Financial Statements” (LKAS 01) and comply EQUIPMENT/ RIGHT-OF-
with Section 168 (1) (d) of the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007. USE ASSETS/ INTANGIBLE
ASSETS
ACCOUNTING PERIOD
The total capital expenditure incurred on
The financial accounting period reflects the information from 1st April 2023 to 31st
Property, Plant, and Equipment including
March 2024.
intangible assets and Right-of-use Assets
of the Company in the year ended 31st
FINANCIAL RESULTS March 2024 amounted to Rs. 25 Mn
(Rs. 22 Mn as at 31st March 2023). The
REVENUE
details of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total Revenue of the Company for the FY 2023/24 was Rs. 8,090 Mn (Rs. 19,799 Mn are presented in Notes 10, 11, and 13
for the FY 2022/23) A more descriptive analysis of Revenue is given in Note 04 to the on Pages 158 to 162 of the Financial
Financial Statements on Page 155. Statements.
Annual Report of the Board of Directors on the State of Affairs of the Company
business, family, or other material/relevant relationship between themselves as required SYSTEM OF INTERNAL
to be disclosed by the Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange and with the Code CONTROLS
of Best Practices on Related Party Transactions issued by the Securities and Exchange The Board of Directors has taken steps
Commission. to oversee the implementation of an
effective and comprehensive system
DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION of internal controls covering financial
The details of Directors fees and director’s emoluments paid during the year are stated operations and compliance controls
below: required to carry its operation in an
orderly manner, safeguard its assets, and
FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 secure as far as possible the accuracy
and reliability of the financial and other
Executive Director’s Remuneration 42,000,000 64,500,000 information. The Board has confirmed
Non-Executive Directors Fees 5,121,800 5,400,000 that the financial reporting system has
been designed to provide reasonable
DIRECTORS’ INTEREST IN SHARES assurance regarding the reliability of
In compliance with section 200 of the Companies Act, the Directors have disclosed to the financial reporting and that the
the Board their shareholding in the Company and any acquisitions or disposals thereof. preparation of financial statements for
external purposes have been done in
The Directors’ individual shareholdings in the Company as at 31st March 2023 and 31st accordance with relevant accounting
March 2024 are given on Page 184 of this Annual Report. principles and regulatory requirements.
The Board Audit Committee Report forms
an integral part of the Annual Report
DIRECTOR’S MEETINGS and is given on Pages 116 to 117. The
Directors have assigned the internal audit
The details of Directors’ meetings are presented in the Corporate Governance Report
function to the Manager Internal Audit,
on page 90 of this Annual Report.
Risk, and Compliance, who reviews and
reports on the effectiveness of financial,
BOARD SUB-COMMITTEES operational, and compliance controls.
BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE
All the members of the Audit Committee are Independent Non-Executive Directors. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Senior Management Committee members, and Internal and External Auditors attend the The Board of Directors is committed to
meetings by invitation. The Board Audit Committee Report is given on Pages 116 to 117 developing the Corporate Governance
of this Annual Report. principles of the Company and
furthermore has adopted a Corporate
REMUNERATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Governance Charter including therein the
procedures and processes governing the
The Report of the Remuneration and Human Resources Committee is given on Page
different participants in the organization
119 of this Annual Report.
– such as the Board, Managers,
Shareholders and other Stakeholders
NOMINATION AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
to ensure that the highest principles of
The Report of the Nomination and Governance Committee is given on Page 120 of this Corporate Governance are maintained
Annual Report. across the Company,
Annual Report of the Board of Directors on the State of Affairs of the Company
REMUNERATION
HUMAN RESOURCES OUTSTANDING LITIGATION BDO Partners, Chartered Accountants
The Company has continued to invest In the opinion of the Directors formed in were paid a sum of Rs. 1.7 Mn (Rs. 1.7
in human capital development and consultation with the Company lawyers, Mn for the FY 2022/23) by the Company
implement effective human resource litigation currently pending against the for audit and related services during the
management policies to develop an Company will not have a material impact year under review.
effective and efficient workforce to on the reported financial results or future
optimise their contribution towards the operations of the Company. RE-APPOINTMENT
achievement of corporate goals and
objectives and to ensure the future The retiring Auditors, BDO Partners have
success of the Company and the EVENTS AFTER THE expressed their willingness to continue in
workforce. The steps taken are further REPORTING DATE office and a resolution to re-appoint them
elaborate in the Human Capital Report on Details of events after the reporting date as Auditors, and authorizing the Directors
Pages 66 to 71 of this Annual Report. are reflected in Note 34 Page 176 to the to fix their remuneration will be proposed
Financial Statements. at the forthcoming Annual General
Meeting.
STAKEHOLDER
MANAGEMENT / CORPORATE
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Company continues to take The Annual General Meeting will be held
measures on an ongoing basis to at Prime Lands Residencies PLC on the
manage the stakeholders and enhance 28th June 2024 at 10.00 am.
the value created to customers,
suppliers, and the community. These
efforts are presented in the Social and
Relationship Capital Report presented on
Pages 72 to 77 of the Annual Report.
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice of the meeting relating to the
Nineteenth Annual General Meeting is
provided on Page 193 of this Annual
Report.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE
CONTENTS OF THE REPORT
As required by Section 168(1)(k) of the
Companies Act No 07 of 2007, the Board
of Directors hereby acknowledges the
responsibility for the contents of this
report.
Colombo
04th June 2024
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Submission of unaudited interim financial statements to the Colombo Stock Exchange (Rule-7.4 (a))
Publication of Annual Report for the financial year ended 31st March 2024 04-Jun-2024
Dividends
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF KEY AUDIT MATTERS Note 3.8 - Material accounting policy
PRIME LANDS RESIDENCIES PLC Key audit matters are those matters information: Inventory Properties
that, in our professional judgment, were Note 15 - Inventory Properties
Report on the Audit of the
of the most significance in our audit of
Financial Statements
the financial statements of the current
HOW OUR AUDIT
OPINION period. These matters were addressed
ADDRESSED THE KEY AUDIT
We have audited the financial statements in the context of our audit of the financial
MATTER
of Prime Lands Residencies PLC (the statements as a whole, and in forming
our opinion thereon, we do not provide a In establishing whether the Inventory
“Company”), which comprise the statement
separate opinion on these matters. Properties – work-in-progress, completed
of financial position as at 31st March 2024,
apartments and lands for sale were
and the statement of comprehensive
stated at the lower of cost and NRV, our
income, statement of changes in equity KEY AUDIT MATTER procedures included the following:
and statement of cash flows for the year
MEASUREMENT OF INVENTORY
then ended, and notes to the financial
PROPERTIES We evaluated and tested the
statements, including a summary of
management’s process in estimating
material accounting policy information as As disclosed in Note: 15 to the Financial
the future costs for the completion
set out on pages 132 to 182. Statements, the Company’s Inventory
of the Inventory Properties – work-
Properties including work-in progress,
in-progress, on a sample basis,
In our opinion, the accompanying completed apartments and lands
by comparing them to the actual
financial statements give a true and amounted to Rs. 10,019,522,244/- as at
development cost of similar
fair view of the financial position of the 31st March 2024. Inventory Properties
completed properties of the
Company as at 31st March 2024, and account for 64% of the Company’s total
Company.
of its financial performance and its assets and are measured at the lower of
cash flows for the year then ended in cost and Net Realisable Value (NRV). We test-checked the appropriateness
accordance with Sri Lanka Accounting of the NRV of the Inventory Properties
Standards. Measurement of Inventory Properties was – work in progress, completed
considered as a Key Audit Matter due to apartments and lands for sale, by
the following factors: comparing the NRV to market prices
BASIS FOR OPINION
achieved in the same projects
We conducted our audit in accordance Inventory properties are significant or comparable properties and
with Sri Lanka Auditing Standards and determining cost of sales relating our knowledge of the Company’s
(SLAuSs). Our responsibilities under to revenue recognised and carrying business.
those standards are further described value involves complex calculations.
in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the We assessed the impact of continuing
Estimates and assumptions are macro economic development
Audit of the Financial Statements section
applied in determining the carrying and current market conditions on
of our report. We are independent of the
amount and Net Realisable Value inventory properties and evaluated
Company in accordance with the Code
which are impacted by prevailing whether it was required to adjust the
of Ethics for Professional Accountants
market conditions and the economic carrying value of the inventory prior to
issued by CA Sri Lanka (Code of Ethics)
situation continuing in the country. reflecting them at the lower of cost or
and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with the net realisable value, and checked the
The disclosures associated with adjustments made where applicable.
Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit
measurement of Inventory Properties are
evidence we have obtained is sufficient
set out in the financial statements in the
and appropriate to provide a basis for our
following notes:
opinion.
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We assessed the appropriateness are free from material misstatement, sufficient and appropriate to provide
of the amount recognised in cost whether due to fraud or error. a basis for our opinion. The risk of
of sales relevant to revenue by not detecting a material misstatement
performing re-computation tests on In preparing the financial statements, resulting from fraud is higher than for
cost of sales transfers. management is responsible for assessing one resulting from error, as fraud may
the Company’s ability to continue as a involve collusion, forgery, intentional
We also assessed the adequacy
going concern, disclosing, as applicable, omissions, misrepresentations, or the
of the related financial statement
matters related to going concern and override of internal control.
disclosures.
using the going concern basis of
Obtain an understanding of internal
accounting unless management either
control relevant to the audit in order
OTHER INFORMATION intends to liquidate the Company or to
to design audit procedures that are
Management is responsible for the cease operations, or has no realistic
appropriate in the circumstances, but
other information. The other information alternative but to do so.
not for the purpose of expressing an
comprises the information included in opinion on the effectiveness of the
the Annual Report. The Annual Report is Those charged with governance
Company’s internal control.
expected to be made available to us after are responsible for overseeing the
the date of this auditor’s report. Company’s financial reporting process. Evaluate the appropriateness of
accounting policies used and the
Our opinion on the financial statements reasonableness of accounting
AUDITOR’S
does not cover the other information and estimates and related disclosures
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE
we do not express any form of assurance AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL made by management.
for conclusion thereon. STATEMENTS Conclude on the appropriateness
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable of management’s use of the going
In connection with our audit of the
assurance about whether the financial concern basis of accounting and,
financial statements, our responsibility
statements as a whole are free from based on the audit evidence
is to read the other information identified
material misstatement, whether due to obtained, whether a material
above when it becomes available and,
fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s uncertainty exists related to events or
in doing so, consider whether the other
report that includes our opinion. conditions that may cast significant
information is materially inconsistent with
Reasonable assurance is a high level doubt on the Company’s ability to
the financial statements or our knowledge
of assurance, but is not a guarantee continue as a going concern. If we
obtained in the audit, or otherwise
that an audit conducted in accordance conclude that material uncertainty
whether it appears to be materially
with SLAuSs will always detect a exists, we are required to draw
misstated.
material misstatement when it exists. attention in our auditor’s report to the
Misstatements can arise from fraud related disclosures in the financial
When we read the Annual Report, if
or error and are considered material statements or, if such disclosures are
we conclude that there is a material
if, individually or in the aggregate, inadequate, to modify our opinion.
misstatement therein, we are required
they could reasonably be expected Our conclusions are based on the
to communicate the matter to those
to influence the economic decisions audit evidence obtained up to the
charged with governance.
of users taken on the basis of these date of our auditor’s report. However,
financial statements. future events or conditions may cause
RESPONSIBILITIES OF the Company to cease to continue as
MANAGEMENT AND As part of an audit in accordance with a going concern.
THOSE CHARGED WITH SLAuSs, we exercise professional
Evaluate the overall presentation,
GOVERNANCE FOR THE judgment and maintain professional
structure and content of the financial
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
statements, including the disclosures,
Management is responsible for the and whether the financial statements
preparation of financial statements that Identify and assess the risks of
represent the underlying transactions
give a true and fair view in accordance material misstatement of the financial
and events in a manner that achieves
with Sri Lanka Accounting Standards, and statements, whether due to fraud
fair presentation.
for such internal control as management or error, design and perform audit
determines, is necessary to enable the procedures responsive to those risks,
preparation of financial statements that and obtain audit evidence that is
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For the year ended 31st March 2024 For the For the year
year ended ended
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Note Rs. Rs.
The accounting policies and notes on pages 138 to 182 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 10 13,453,906 7,302,143
Right-of-use assets 11 11,170,749 13,913,562
Investment properties 12 766,000,000 735,000,000
Intangible assets 13 302,655 359,742
Financial assets at amortised cost 14 419,055,321 145,900,235
Total non-current assets 1,209,982,631 902,475,682
Current assets
Inventory properties 15 10,019,522,244 12,388,430,515
Financial assets at amortised cost 14 - 384,815,095
Financial assets - Fair value through profit or loss 16 195,000 193,500
Advance paid for contractors 17 533,606,944 391,532,225
Advances, deposits and other receivables 18 44,494,500 264,618,846
Cash and cash equivalents 19 3,952,333,509 3,190,655,793
Total current assets 14,550,152,197 16,620,245,974
Total assets 15,760,134,828 17,522,721,656
Non-current liabilities
Retirement benefit obligation 21 32,418,497 22,326,080
Interest bearing borrowings 22 485,114,217 634,439,530
Lease liabilities 23 1,608,101 8,893,125
Deferred tax liabilities 24 67,339,381 59,649,238
Total non-current liabilities 586,480,196 725,307,973
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 25 634,343,023 1,165,388,517
Amount due to related party 26 5,311,172 7,867,056
Interest bearing borrowings - Current portion 22 399,325,212 769,370,613
Lease liabilities - Current portion 23 6,687,480 18,004,830
Customer advance collection 27 3,526,713,007 2,366,866,780
Income tax payable 28 219,989,096 467,297,568
Bank overdraft 19 806,544,166 2,616,321,658
Total current liabilities 5,598,913,156 7,411,117,022
Total liabilities 6,185,393,352 8,136,424,995
Total equity and liabilities 15,760,134,828 17,522,721,656
The accounting policies and notes on pages 138 to 182 form an integral part of these financial statements.
Certification
We certify that the above Financial Statements have been prepared in compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act No.07
of 2007.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these Financial Statements.
Colombo
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VR/cc
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The accounting policies and notes on pages 138 to 182 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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For the year ended 31st March 2024 For the For the
year ended year ended
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Note Rs. Rs.
Adjustment for
Depreciation 10/11 5,955,303 36,968,161
Amortisation 13 57,087 57,244
Provision on retirement benefit obligation 21 6,825,688 6,055,255
Overdraft interest 6.2 389,423,860 469,018,130
Lease interest 6.2 2,968,666 6,858,340
Loan interest 6.2 210,606,148 611,906,099
Interest on debentures 14 (24,036,001) (27,444,831)
Fair value (gain)/loss on share investment 16 (1,500) (13,500)
Exchange gain on investment in debenture 14 58,812,065 (13,632,008)
Fair value gain on investment property 12 (31,000,000) (10,000,000)
619,611,316 1,079,772,890
Operating cash flows before change in working capital 2,210,204,601 5,059,089,310
For the year ended 31st March 2024 For the For the
year ended year ended
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Note Rs. Rs.
Note A
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Short-term deposit 3,013,414,074 710,897,962
Cash in hand 79,301,773 475,100,177
Cash at bank 97,939,946 249,093,998
Bank overdraft (2,616,321,658) (2,805,950,362)
574,334,135 (1,370,858,225)
Note B
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
Short-term deposit 3,811,550,110 3,013,414,074
Cash in hand 60,599,887 79,301,773
Cash at bank 80,183,512 97,939,946
Bank overdrafts (806,544,166) (2,616,321,658)
3,145,789,343 574,334,135
The accounting policies and notes on pages 138 to 182 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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on ‘Disclosure Initiative’ which was date together with the related generate cash flows that
effective from 01st January 2016. judgments that have a significant are attributable not only to
risk of causing a material property but also to other
Notes to the financial statements adjustment to the carrying assets used in the production
have been presented in a amounts of assets and liabilities or supply process.
systematic manner which within the next financial year.
ensures the understandability Actual results may differ from Some properties comprise
and comparability of financial these estimates. a portion that is held to
statements of the Company. earn rentals or for capital
Understandability of the financial Accounting judgments, estimates appreciation and another
statements is not compromised and underlying assumptions are portion that is held for use
by obscuring material information reviewed on an ongoing basis. in the production or supply
with immaterial information or by Revisions to accounting estimates of goods or services or for
aggregating material items that are recognised in the year in administrative purposes. If
have different nature or function. which the estimates are revised these portions can be sold
and in any future periods affected. separately (or leased out
2.7 OFFSETTING separately under a finance
2.8.1 Judgments lease), the Company accounts
Financial assets and financial
for the portions separately. If
liabilities are offset and the net In the process of applying the
the portions cannot be sold
amount reported in the statement Company’s accounting policies,
separately, the property is
of financial position, only when management has made the
accounted for as investment
there is a legally enforceable following judgments, apart from
property only if an insignificant
right to offset the recognised those involving estimations, which
portion is held for use in
amounts and there is an intention have the most significant effect
the production or supply
to settle on a net basis or to on the amounts recognised in the
of goods or services or for
realise the assets and settle the Financial Statements.
administrative purposes.
liabilities simultaneously. Income
Judgment is applied in
and expenses are not offset in i) Classification of property
determining whether ancillary
the income statement unless it
The Company determines services are so significant that
is required or permitted by Sri
whether a property is a property does not qualify
Lanka Accounting Standard and
classified as investment as investment property. The
as specially disclosed in the
property or owner occupied Company considers each
material policy information of the
property for significant property separately in making
Company.
judgment as disclosed in note its judgment.
3.3 and note 3.7.
2.8 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
ii) Revenue from contracts with
JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES Investment property
customers
AND ASSUMPTIONS comprises land and buildings
which are not occupied The Company applied
The preparation of the financial
substantially for use by, the following judgments
statements of the Company in
or in the operations of the that significantly affect the
conformity with SLFRS/LKAS
Company, nor for sale in the determination of the amount
requires the management to
ordinary course of business, and timing of revenue from
make judgments, estimates
but are held primarily to earn contracts with customers:
and assumptions, which may
affect the amounts of income, rental income and capital
In recognising the revenue
expenditure, assets, liabilities appreciation.
from the sale of properties,
and the disclosure of contingent
The Company determines management applies
liabilities, at the end of the
whether a property qualifies judgment ascertaining when
reporting period. In the process
as investment property by the controls have passed to
of applying the Company’s
considering whether the the buyers. In this regard,
accounting policies, key
property generates cash flows the management recognises
assumptions were made relating
largely independently of the revenue over a period of time
to the future and the sources
other assets held by the entity. (percentage of completion
of estimation at the reporting
Owner-occupied properties method) as the Company’s
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performance does not create The value of investment property of the Company has been ascertained
an asset with an alternative by an independent valuer and due consideration has been given to
use to it and the Company recommended best practice in the valuation of real estate in uncertain times.
has an enforceable right to
payment for performance ii) Principal assumptions for management’s estimation of fair value
completed to date.
If information on current or recent prices of assumptions underlying the
discounted cash flow approach of investment properties is not available, the
The Company determined that
fair values of investment properties are determined using the discounted
the input method is the best
cash flow valuation techniques. The Company uses assumptions that are
method in measuring progress
mainly based on market conditions existing at each reporting date.
of the construction because
there is a direct relationship
The principal assumptions underlying the management’s estimation of fair
between the Company’s
value are those related to: future rentals, maintenance requirements, and
effort and the transfer of
appropriate capitalisation rates / yields and voids. These valuations are
control to the customer. The
regularly compared to actual market yield data and actual transactions by
Company recognises revenue
the Company and those reported by the market.
on the basis of the total cost
incurred relative to the total
Further information about critical judgments, estimates and assumptions in
expected cost to complete the
applying the accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the
construction.
amounts recognised in the financial statements is included in the following
notes to these financial statements.
2.8.2 Accounting estimates and
assumptions Critical Accounting Estimate / Judgment Disclosure Note
The key assumptions concerning Going concern 2.9
the future and other key sources Fair value measurement 3.12
of estimation of uncertainty at Useful life of property, plant and equipment 3.3.3
the reporting date, that have a
Fair value of investment property 3.7.2
significant risk of causing material
Useful life of intangible assets 3.5.1
adjustments to the carrying
Retirement benefit obligations 3.11.2
amounts of assets and liabilities
within the next financial year are Impairment losses on financial assets 3.2.6
discussed below. The respective Provision for liabilities, commitment and contingencies 3.19
carrying amounts of assets and Net realisable value of inventory 3.8
liabilities are given in related Income tax (Current tax and Deferred tax) 3.16
notes to the financial statements.
2.9 GOING CONCERN
i) Estimation of fair value of The Company has prepared the financial statements for the year ended 31st
Investment Properties March 2024 on the basis that it will continue to operate as a going concern.
The Company carries its
investment properties at In determining the basis of preparing the Financial Statements for the year
fair value, with changes in ended 31st March 2024, based on available information, the management has
fair value being recognised assessed the current macroeconomic conditions and its effect on the Company
in the statement of profit or and the appropriateness of the use of the going concern basis.
loss. The Company engaged
an independent valuer to It is the view of the management that there are no material uncertainties that
determine the fair value as may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue to operate as a
at 31st March 2024. The going concern. In determining the above, significant management judgments,
valuation of investment estimates and assumptions including the impact of the current macroeconomic
property requires making challenges have been considered as of the reporting date and specific
significant estimates such as disclosures have been made under the relevant notes to the financial statements.
current market price per perch The Directors are satisfied that the Company has adequate resources to continue
and yield rate which are based in operational existence for the foreseeable future and hence, has adopted the
on current and future market going concern basis in preparing and presenting these financial statements.
or economic conditions.
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The information considered fair value basis are measured at FVTPL because they are neither held to collect
includes: contractual cash flows nor held both to collect contractual cash flows and to sell
financial assets.
The stated policies and
objectives for the portfolio and Financial assets - assessment whether contractual cash flows are solely
the operation of those policies the payments of principal and interest
in practice. In particular,
For the purposes of this assessment, ‘principal’ is defined as the fair value of the
whether Management’s
financial asset on initial recognition. ‘Interest’ is defined as consideration for the
strategy focuses on earning
time value of money and for the credit risk associated with the principal amount
contractual interest revenue,
outstanding during a particular period of time and for other basic lending risks
maintaining a particular
and costs (e.g. liquidity risk and administrative costs) as well as a profit margin.
interest rate profile, matching
the duration of the financial
In assessing whether the contractual cash flows are solely the payments of
assets to the duration of the
principal and interest, the Company considers the contractual terms of the
liabilities that are funding
instrument. This includes assessing whether the financial asset contains a
those assets or realising cash
contractual term that could change the timing or amount of contractual cash
flows through the sale of the
flows as such that it would not meet this condition. In making this assessment,
assets;
the Company considers:
How the performance of the
portfolio is evaluated and contingent events that would change the amount or timing of cash flows
reported to the Company’s
terms that may adjust the contractual coupon rate, including variable-rate
Management;
features
The risks that affect the
prepayment and extension features
performance of the business
model (and the financial terms that limit the Company’s claim to cash flows from specified assets
assets held within that (e.g. non-recourse features)
business model) and its
strategy for how those risks A prepayment feature is consistent with solely the payments of principal and
are managed; interest criterion if the prepayment amount substantially represents unpaid
amounts of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding, which
How managers of the may include reasonable additional compensation for early termination of the
business are compensated contract. Additionally, for a financial asset acquired at a discount or premium to
(e.g. whether compensation its contractual paramount, a feature that permits or requires prepayment at an
is based on the fair value amount that substantially represents the contractual par amount plus accrued
of the assets managed or (but unpaid) contractual interest (which may also include reasonable additional
the contractual cash flows compensation for early termination) is treated as consistent with this criterion if
collected); the fair value of the prepayment feature is insignificant at initial recognition.
The frequency, volume
and timing of sales in prior These assets are subsequently measured at fair value.
Financial assets
periods, the reasons for such Net gains or losses, including any interest or dividend
at FVTPL
sales and its expectations income, are recognised in profit or loss.
about future sales activity. These assets are subsequently measured at amortised
However, information about cost using the effective interest method. The amortised
sales activity is not considered Financial assets cost is reduced by impairment losses. Interest income,
in isolation, but as part of an at amortised cost foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment
overall assessment of how the are recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on
Company’s stated objective derecognition is recognised in profit or loss.
for managing the financial These assets are subsequently measured at fair
assets is achieved and how value. Interest income calculated using the effective
cash flows are realised. interest method, foreign exchange gains and losses
Debt investments
and impairment are recognised in profit or loss. Other
Financial assets that are held for at FVTOCI
net gains and losses are recognised in OCI. On
trading or managed and whose derecognition, gains and losses accumulated in OCI are
performance is evaluated on a re-classified to profit or loss.
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These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition,
Dividend is recognised as income in profit or loss unless these are measured at fair value
Equity investments the dividend clearly represents a recovery of part of the and changes therein other than
at FVTOCI cost of the investment. Other net gains and losses are impairment losses are recognised
recognised in OCI and are never re-classified to profit or in other comprehensive
loss. income and presented within
equity in the fair value reserve.
When an investment in debt
3.2.3 Financial assets
instrument is derecognised,
Financial assets are classified appropriately as financial assets recognised the cumulative gain or loss in
through profit or loss, financial assets measured at fair value through other other comprehensive income is
comprehensive income and financial assets at amortised cost. transferred to profit or loss.
All the financial assets are recognised at fair value at its initial recognition.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
comprise cash in hand and cash
A financial asset is classified at fair value through profit or loss if it is classified
at banks and other highly liquid
as held for trading or is designated as such upon initial recognition. Financial
financial assets which are held for
assets are designated at fair value through profit or loss if the Company
the purpose of meeting short-
manages such investments and makes purchase and sale decisions based on
term cash commitments with
their fair value in accordance with the Company’s documented risk management
original maturities of less than
or investment strategy. Upon initial recognition, transaction costs are recognised
three months which are subject
in profit or loss as incurred.
to insignificant risk of changes in
their fair value.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value,
and subsequent therein are recognised in Profit or Loss.
Bank overdrafts that are
repayable on demand and form
The following assets represent financial assets at fair value though profit or loss.
an integral part of the Company’s
cash management are included
Investment in quoted shares
as a component of cash and cash
Amortised cost equivalents for the purpose of the
statement of cash flows.
A financial asset shall be measured at amortised cost if both of the following
conditions are met:
3.2.4 Financial liabilities
a. the financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold The Company initially recognises
financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows debt securities and borrowings on
the date that they are originated.
b. the contractual terms of the financial assets give rise on specified dates
All other financial liabilities are
to cash flows that are solely the payments of principal and interest on the
recognised initially on the trade
principal amount outstanding
date, which is the date that the
Company becomes a party to
Financial assets at amortised cost of the Company comprise the following.
the contractual provisions of the
instruments.
Investment in debentures
When the Company has of financial position if, and only if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to
transferred its rights to receive offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis,
cash flows from an asset or or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
has entered into a “pass–
through” arrangement and 3.2.9 Amortised cost measurement
has neither transferred nor
The amortised cost of a financial asset or liability is the amount at which the
retained substantially all the
financial asset or liability is measured at initial recognition, minus principal
risks and rewards of the asset
repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortisation using the effective
nor transferred control of the
interest method of any difference between the initial amount recognised and the
asset, the asset is recognised
maturity amount, minus any reduction for impairment.
to the extent of the Company’s
continuous involvement in the
3.3 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
asset. In that case, the Company
also recognises an associated Property, plant and equipment are tangible items that are held for use in the
liability. production or supply of goods or services or for administrative purposes and are
expected to be used during more than one period.
The transferred asset and the
associated liability are measured 3.3.1 Recognition and measurement
on a basis that reflects the rights Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated
and obligations that the Company depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.
has retained. Continuous
involvement that takes the form of Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment is
a guarantee over the transferred capitalised as part of that equipment.
asset is measured at the lower
of the original carrying amount If significant parts of an item of property or equipment have different useful lives,
of the asset and the maximum then they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property
amount of consideration that the and equipment.
Company could be required to
repay. Any gain or loss on disposal of an item of property and equipment (calculated
as the difference between the net proceeds from disposal and the carrying
Financial liabilities amount of the item) is recognised within other income in profit or loss.
A financial liability is
derecognised when the obligation 3.3.2 Subsequent cost
under the liability is discharged Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it is probable that the future
or cancelled or expires. Where economic benefits of the expenditure will flow to the Company. Ongoing repairs
an existing financial liability is and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
replaced by another from the
same lender on substantially 3.3.3 Depreciation
different terms, or the terms of an
Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of items of property and
existing liability are substantially
equipment less their estimated residual values using the straight-line method
modified, such an exchange
over their estimated useful lives, and is generally recognised in profit or
or modification is treated as
loss. Leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and
derecognition of the original
their useful lives unless it is reasonably certain that the Company will obtain
liability and the recognition of
ownership by the end of the lease term. Land is not depreciated.
a new liability. The difference
between the carrying value of the
The estimated useful lives of significant items of property, plant and equipment
original financial liability and the
are as follows:
consideration paid is recognised
in profit or loss.
Type of assets Year
Computer and equipment 05 years
3.2.8 Off-setting financial instruments
Motor vehicle 08 years
Financial assets and financial
Office equipment 04 years
liabilities are offset and the net
Plant and machinery 08 years
amount reported in the statement
Furniture and fittings 04 years
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The assets’ useful lives and costs incurred and an The lease liability is measured
depreciation methods are estimate of costs to dismantle at amortised cost using the
reviewed if there is an indication and remove the underlying effective interest method. It
of a significant change since the asset or to restore the is remeasured when there
last annual reporting date. underlying asset or the site is a change in future lease
on which it is located less any payments arising from a
3.3.4 Derecognition lease incentives received. change in an index or rate.
The carrying amount of an item
The right-of-use asset is When the lease liability is re-
of property, plant and equipment
subsequently depreciated measured, a corresponding
is derecognised on disposal or
using the straight-line method adjustment is made to the
when no future economic benefits
from the commencement date carrying amount of the right-
are expected from its use or
to the end of the lease term, of-use asset, or is recorded
disposal. The gain or loss arising
unless the lease transfers the in profit or loss if the carrying
from derecognition of an item of
ownership of the underlying amount of the right-of-use
property, plant and equipment is
asset to the Company by the asset has been reduced to
included in profit or loss when the
end of the lease term or the zero.
item is derecognised.
cost of the right-of-use asset
reflects that the Company will Short-term leases and
When replacement costs are
exercise a purchase option. leases of low value assets
recognised in the carrying amount
In that case, the right-of-use
of an item of property, plant The Company elected not to
asset will be depreciated over
and equipment, the remaining recognise right-of-use assets
the useful life of the underlying
carrying amount of the replaced and lease liabilities for lease
asset, which is determined
part is derecognised. of low value assets and short-
on the same basis as those
term leases. The Company
of property and equipment.
3.4 LEASES recognises the lease
In addition, the right-of-use
payments associated with
At the inception of a contract, asset is periodically reduced
these leases as an expense
the Company assesses to by impairment losses, if any,
on the straight-line basis.
ascertain whether a contract is, and adjusted for certain
or contains, a lease. A contract is, remeasurements of the lease
or contains, a lease if the contract ii) As a lessor
liability.
conveys the right to control the When the Company acts
use of an identified asset for a The lease liability is as a lessor, it determines at
period of time in exchange for a initially measured at the lease inception whether each
consideration. To assess whether present value of the lease lease is a finance lease or an
a contract conveys the right to payments that are not paid operating lease.
control the use of an identified at the commencement date,
asset, the Company uses the discounted using the interest To classify each lease, the
definition of a lease in SLFRS 16. rate implicit in the lease or, Company makes an overall
if that rate cannot be readily assessment of whether the
i) As a lessee determined, the Company’s lease transfers substantially
incremental borrowing rate. all of the risks and rewards
Right-of-use assets and incidental to ownership of
Generally, the Company uses
Lease liabilities the underlying asset. If this
its incremental borrowing rate
The Company recognises as the discount rate. is the case, then the lease is
the right-of-use asset and a finance lease; if not, then
a lease liability at the lease The Company determines it is an operating lease. As
commencement date. The its incremental borrowing part of this assessment, the
right-of-use asset is initially rate by obtaining the interest Company considers certain
measured at cost, which rates from debt financing indicators such as whether the
comprises the initial amount of arrangements at the inception lease is for the major part of
the lease liability adjusted for of the lease period. the economic life of the asset.
any lease payments made at,
or before the commencement
date, plus any initial direct
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The Company recognises assets or a group of assets. When had no impairment loss been
lease payments received the carrying amount of an asset recognised for the asset in
under operating leases as or CGU exceeds its recoverable prior years. Such reversal is
income on a straight-line basis amount, the asset is considered recognised in the Statement of
over the lease term as part of impaired and is written down to its Profit or Loss unless the asset is
“other income”. recoverable amount. In assessing carried at the revalued amount, in
the value in use, the estimated which case, the reversal is treated
3.5 INTANGIBLE ASSETS future cash flows are discounted as a revaluation increase.
to their present value using a
3.5.1 Software pre-tax discount rate that reflects 3.7 INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Software acquired by the the current market assessments
Company is measured at cost less of the time value of money and 3.7.1 Basis of recognition
accumulated amortisation and any the risks specific to the asset. In Investment properties are the
accumulated impairment losses. determining the fair value less properties held either to earn
costs to sell, an appropriate rental income or for capital
Subsequent expenditure on valuation model is used. These appreciation or both but not for
software assets is capitalised calculations are corroborated sale in the ordinary course of
only when it increases the future by valuation multiples or other business, used in the production
economic benefits embodied available fair value indicators. in the ordinary course of
in the specific asset to which it business, used in the production
relates. All other expenditure is Impairment losses of continuous or supply of goods or services
expensed as incurred. operations are recognised in or for administrative purposes.
the Statement of Profit or Loss Investment properties are
Software is amortised on a in those expense categories recognised if it is probable that
straight-line basis in profit or loss consistent with the function of future economic benefits that are
over its estimated useful life, from the impaired asset, except for associated with the investment
the date on which it is available the property previously revalued property will flow to the Company
for use. The estimated useful life where the revaluation was and the cost of the investment
of software is 10 years. taken to equity. In this case, the property can be reliably
impairment is also recognised in measured.
Amortisation methods, useful lives equity up to the amount of any
and residual values are reviewed previous revaluation. Investment property comprises
at each reporting date and freehold land, freehold buildings
adjusted, if appropriate. For assets, an assessment is together with the integral parts of
made at each reporting date to such properties.
3.6 IMPAIRMENT OF NON- ascertain as to whether there is
FINANCIAL ASSETS any indication that previously 3.7.2 Basis of measurement
The Company assesses at each recognised impairment losses
Fair value model
reporting date, whether there is may no longer exist or may have
decreased. If such indication Investment property is measured
any indication that an asset may
exists, the Company makes initially at its cost, including
be impaired.
an estimate of the recoverable related transaction costs. After
If any indication exists, or when amount. A previously recognised initial recognition, investment
the annual impairment testing for impairment loss is reversed only property is carried at fair value.
an asset is required, the Company if there has been a change in
the estimates used to determine The fair value of investment
estimates the asset’s recoverable
the asset’s recoverable amount property reflects, among other
amount. An asset’s recoverable
since the last impairment loss was things, the rental income from
amount is the higher of an asset’s
recognised. If that is the case, current leases and assumptions
or CGU’s fair value less cost of
the carrying amount of the asset about rental income from future
disposal and its value in use. The
is increased to its recoverable leases in the light of current
recoverable amount is determined
amount. That increased amount market conditions, as appraised
for an individual asset unless
cannot exceed the carrying by an independent valuer,
the asset does not generate
amount that would have been annually.
cash inflows that are largely
independent of those from other determined, net of depreciation,
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Employees’ Provident Fund comprehensive income and expenses related to defined benefit plans in staff
The Company and employee expenses in the statement of profit or loss.
contribute 12% and 8%
respectively of the salary of According to the payment of the Gratuity Act No.12 of 1983, the liability for
each employee to an approved gratuity payment to an employee arises only after the completion of 5 years of
Provident Fund. continuous service.
The Company contributes 3% Short-term employee benefits are expensed as the related service is provided.
of the salary of each employee A liability is recognised for the amount expected to be paid if the Company has
to the Employees’ Trust Fund a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past
maintained by the Employees service provided by the employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.
Trust Fund Board.
3.12 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
3.11.2 Defined Benefit Plans Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to
A defined benefit plan is a post- transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the
employment benefit plan other measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption
than a defined contribution plan. that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
The Management of the Company and customer deposits and The disclosures of significant
determines the policies and bank overdrafts. The fair values accounting judgments, estimates
procedures for both recurring of these financial instruments and assumptions relating to
fair value measurement, such as are determined at which revenue from contracts with
investment properties, and other determination, the instrument customers are provided in Note
investments. could be exchanged in a current 2.8.1.
transaction between willing
External valuer, Ms. R.M.N. parties, other than in a forced or A five-step model with reference
Priyadarshani is involved in liquidation sale. to SLFRS 15, Revenue from
valuation of significant assets, contracts with customers is
such as investment properties. The following methods and applied before the revenue is
assumptions were used to recognised
Involvement of external valuers estimate the fair values;
is annually decided upon by the 1. identify the contract with
Management. Cash and short-term deposits, customers
other receivables, trade
2. identify the separate
At each reporting date, the payables and other current
performance obligations
Management analyses the liabilities approximate their
movements in the values of carrying amounts largely due 3. determine the transaction
assets which are required to be to the short-term maturities of price of the contract
remeasured or re-assessed as these instruments.
4. allocate the transaction
per the Company’s accounting
Rentals and customer price to each of the separate
policies. For this analysis,
deposits are fair valued by performance obligations and
the Management verifies the
using the appropriate market
major inputs applied in the 5. recognise the revenue as
interest rates.
latest valuation by agreeing each performance obligation
the information in the valuation Long-term variable rate as is satisfied
computation to contracts and well as fixed rate investments
other relevant documents. and borrowings approximate The following specific criteria
their carrying amounts largely are used for the purpose of
The Management, in conjunction due to the market based recognition of revenue in the
with the Company’s external interest rates. revenue stream of Sale of
valuer, also compares the change Apartments and Lands:
in the fair value of each asset Hence, the carrying amounts
with relevant external sources to of the Company’s financial Sale of property – Apartments
determine whether the change is instruments are reasonable and lands
reasonable. approximations of their fair values.
The Company enters into
contracts with customers to
For the purpose of fair value Statement of Comprehensive sell properties that are either
disclosures, the Company has Income completed or under development,
determined classes of assets
3.13 REVENUE AND INCOME and lands.
and liabilities on the basis of the
nature, characteristics and risks 3.13.1 SLFRS 15 – Revenue from
Revenue recognised at a point
of the asset or liability and the contracts with customers
in time
level of the fair value hierarchy as
The Company is in the business of
explained above. The sale of completed apartments
real estate and providing related
and lands are generally expected
services. Revenue from contracts
Fair value of financial to be the single performance
with customers is recognised
instruments obligation and the Company
when the control of the goods
has determined that it will be
Financial instruments of the or services is transferred to the
satisfied at the point in time
Company include Cash and cash customer at an amount that
when the control is transferred.
equivalents, other receivables, reflects the consideration to
For unconditional exchange
investments, Interest bearing which the Company expects to
of contracts, this is generally
loans and borrowings, trade be entitled in exchange for those
expected to be when legal title
and other payables, rentals goods or services.
is transferred to the customer.
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For the presentation of the that reflects the uncertainty financial reporting purposes and
statement of comprehensive related to income taxes, if any. the amounts used for taxation
income, the directors are of the The tax rates and tax laws used purposes.
opinion that the nature of the to compute the amount are those
expenses method presents fairly that are enacted or substantively Deferred tax is not recognised for:
the elements of the Company’s enacted at the reporting date.
performance, and hence, this temporary differences on the
presentation method is adopted. Current tax assets and liabilities initial recognition of assets or
are offset only if certain criteria liabilities in a transaction that
3.15 BORROWING COSTS are met. is not a business combination
and that affects neither
Borrowing costs directly
Current tax relating to items accounting nor taxable profit
attributable to the acquisition
recognised directly in equity or loss
or construction of an asset that
is recognised in equity and
necessarily takes a substantial temporary differences related
not in the statement of profit or
period of time to get ready to investments in subsidiaries
loss. Management periodically
for its intended use or sale and jointly controlled entities
evaluates positions taken in
are capitalised as part of the to the extent that it is probable
the tax returns with respect to
cost of the respective assets. that they will not reverse in the
situations in which applicable
All other borrowing costs and foreseeable future
tax regulations are subject to
borrowing costs incurred after
interpretation and establishes taxable temporary differences
the completion of the underlying
provisions where appropriate. arising on the initial
construction are expensed in
recognition of the goodwill
the period in which they occur.
Borrowing costs consist of interest 3.16.2 Uncertainty over income tax
treatments Deferred tax is measured at the
and other costs that an entity
tax rates that are expected to be
incurs in connection with the The Company has accounted
applied to temporary differences
borrowing of funds. for the uncertainty over tax
when they reverse, based on
treatments under IFRIC 23. An
the laws that have been enacted
3.16 TAX EXPENSES ‘Uncertain Tax Treatment’ is a
or substantively enacted by the
tax treatment for which there
Income tax expense comprises reporting date.
is uncertainty over whether the
the current and deferred tax. It is
relevant taxation authority will
recognised in profit or loss except Deferred tax assets and liabilities
accept the tax treatment under
to the extent that it relates to items are offset if there is a legally
tax law. If it is not probable that
recognised directly in equity or enforceable right to offset the
the taxation authority will accept
in OCI. current tax liabilities and assets,
an uncertain tax treatment, effect
and they relate to income taxes
of uncertainty shall be reflected
Income tax provisions for the year levied by the same tax authority
in determining the related taxable
ended 31st March 2024 have on the same taxable entity, or
profit (tax loss), tax bases,
been made as per the provisions on different tax entities, but
unused tax losses, unused tax
of the Inland Revenue Act No. they intend to settle the current
credits or tax rates. The effect of
24 of 2017 and the amendments tax liabilities and assets on a
uncertainty for each uncertain
thereto. net basis or their tax assets
tax treatment shall be reflected
and liabilities will be realised
by using either of the most likely
3.16.1 Current tax expense simultaneously.
amount or the expected value
Current tax comprises the methods, depending on which
A deferred tax asset is recognised
expected tax payable or method the Company expects to
for unused tax losses, tax credits
receivable on the taxable income better predict the resolution of the
and deductible temporary
or loss for the year and any uncertainty.
differences, to the extent that it
adjustment to the tax payable or
is probable that future taxable
receivable in respect of previous 3.16.3 Deferred tax profits will be available against
years. The amount of current
Deferred tax is recognised in which they can be utilised.
tax payable or receivable is the
respect of temporary differences Deferred tax assets are reviewed
best estimate of the tax amount
between the carrying amounts at each reporting date and are
expected to be paid or received
of assets and liabilities for reduced to the extent that it is no
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longer probable that the related Accounting Standard - LKAS year’s financial statements and
tax benefit will be realised. 37 on ‘Provisions, Contingent to enhance the inter period
Deferred tax assets and liabilities Liabilities and Contingent Assets’. comparability. The presentation
are not discounted. Contingent Liabilities are not and classification of the financial
recognised in the statement statements of the previous year
The net increase in the carrying of financial position but are are amended where relevant,
amount of deferred tax liability disclosed unless its occurrence is for better presentation and to
net of deferred tax asset is remote. be comparable with those of the
recognised as deferred tax current year.
expense and conversely any Details of the commitments and
net decrease is recognised as contingencies are given in note 3.23 SEGMENT INFORMATION
reversal to deferred tax expense 29 to the financial statements.
An operating segment is a
in the statement of comprehensive
distinguishable component of
income. 3.20 STATEMENT OF CASH the Company that is engaged
FLOWS either in providing products or
3.17 STATED CAPITAL The Statement of Cash Flows services (business segment) or in
Stated capital consists solely of has been prepared using the providing products and services
ordinary share capital. Ordinary “Indirect Method” of preparing within a particular economic
shares are classified as equity. Cash Flows in accordance environment (geographical
with the Sri Lanka Accounting segment), which is subject
Incremental costs directly Standard - LKAS 7 “Statement to risks and rewards that are
attributable to the issue of new of Cash Flows”. Cash and cash different from those of other
shares other than on a business equivalents comprise short-term, segments.
combination, are shown as a highly liquid investments that
deduction, net of tax, in equity are readily convertible to known The Company has two reportable
from the proceeds. amounts of cash and are subject segments. These segments offer
to an insignificant risk of changes different products and services
Dividends on ordinary shares are in value. and are managed separately as
recognised in equity in the period they require different marketing
in which they are approved by the 3.21 EVENTS AFTER strategies.
Company’s shareholders. REPORTING PERIOD
Segment results, assets and
Events after the reporting period
3.18 EARNINGS PER SHARE liabilities include items directly
are those events, favorable and
(EPS) attributable to a segment.
unfavorable, that occur between
The Company presents Basic Segment capital expenditure is
the reporting date and the date
Earnings Per Share (EPS) data for the total cost incurred during
the financial statements are
its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is the year to acquire property,
authorised for issue.
calculated by dividing the profit plant and equipment, investment
or loss attributable to ordinary property and intangible assets.
All material and important events
shareholders of the Company by that occurred after the reporting
Intersegment pricing is
the weighted average number date have been considered
determined on an arm’s length
of ordinary shares outstanding and appropriate disclosures are
basis.
during the year. made in Note 34 to the Financial
Statements.
The activities of the Company are
3.19 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
within Sri Lanka. Consequently,
AND COMMITMENTS 3.22 COMPARATIVE the economic environment in
Contingent liabilities are possible INFORMATION which the Company operated is
obligations whose existence Comparative information not subject to risk and rewards
will be confirmed only by including quantitative, narrative that are significantly different on
uncertain future events or present and descriptive information a geographical basis. Hence,
obligations where the transfer of is disclosed in respect of the disclosure by geographical region
economic benefit is not probable previous year in the financial is not provided.
or cannot be readily measured statements in order to enhance
as defined in the Sri Lanka the understanding of the current
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Classification of Liabilities
as Current or Non-Current
(Amendments to LKAS 1
Presentation of Financial
Statements) - mandatorily
effective for periods beginning
on or after 01st January 2024
4. REVENUE
For the For the
year ended year ended
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs.
5. OTHER INCOME
For the For the
year ended year ended
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs.
8. TAXATION
For the For the
year ended year ended
Note 31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs.
The Company has computed income tax at the enacted rate as at the reporting date as per the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of
2017 and the amendments thereto.
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs.
10.2 ACCUMULATED
DEPRECIATION
Balance as at 01.04.2023 23,200 3,794,367 11,192,918 3,162,927 29,199,173 1,691,424 49,064,009
Add : Transferred from right-of-
use asset - - - - 21,100,000 - 21,100,000
Add : Depreciation for the year - 618,592 1,931,222 2,135 162,477 498,064 3,212,490
Balance as at 31.03.2024 23,200 4,412,959 13,124,140 3,165,062 50,461,650 2,189,488 73,376,499
10.4 During the year, the Company acquired property, plant and equipment to the aggregate value of Rs. 9,364,253 (2023: Rs. Nil).
10.8 Property, plant and equipment of the Company include fully depreciated assets having a gross carrying value of Rs. 57,845,662
(2023: Rs. 36,745,662).
As at As at
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs.
Freehold assets
Office equipment 23,200 23,200
Plant and machinery 3,794,367 3,794,367
Computers and accessories 7,779,005 7,779,005
Furniture and fittings 3,162,928 3,162,928
Motor vehicles 42,400,132 21,300,132
Electrical items 686,030 686,030
57,845,662 36,745,662
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10.9 There were no compensations received/receivable from third parties for items of property, plant and equipment that were
impaired, lost or given up and there were no capitalised borrowing costs related to the acquisition of property plant and
equipment during the year.
11. RIGHT-OF-USE-ASSETS
As at As at
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs.
Accumulated amortisation
Balance at the beginning of the year 117,524,459 85,145,673
Less : Transferred to property, plant and equipment (21,100,000) -
Add : Amortisation for the year 2,742,813 32,378,786
Balance at the end of the year 99,167,272 117,524,459
Carrying amount at the end of the year 11,170,749 13,913,562
Add : Fair value gain during the year 23,100,000 7,900,000 31,000,000
Balance as at 31.03.2024 571,600,000 194,400,000 766,000,000
Investment properties consist of freehold land at No 123, Castle Street, Colombo 08, and freehold land and building given on
rent at No. 61, D. S. Senanayaka Mw, Colombo 08.
12.3 The Company uses unobservable market input in determining the fair value of investment property (Level-3 of fair value
hierarchy).
a) Bare land at No. 123, Castle Street, Colombo 08 P 33.50 10,500,000 351,750,000
Land - Lot No. 1 in Plan No. 2074
Bare land
Rounding effect 250,000
Fair value of the subject property 352,000,000
Further details of the valuation techniques and significant unobservable input are given in Note 33.2.
12.5 The details of investment properties pledged as security against borrowings are disclosed in Note 30.
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Anticipated maintenance cost 25% from annual 25% from annual Increase will result in decrease in fair
rent income rent income value gain
Capitalisation YP rate 5.75% 5.75% Increase will result in decrease in fair
value gain
Price per perch LKR Mn.- No 123, Castle 10.5 10 Increase will result in increase in fair
Street, Colombo 08 value gain
Price per perch LKR Mn.- No. 61, D. S. 18.0 17.5 Increase will result in increase in fair
Senanayaka Mw, Colombo 08 value gain
Future rental income Per Sq.Ft Rs. 2,250 Rs. 2,250 Increase will result in increase in fair
value gain
The sensitivity of the statement of profit or loss and statement of financial position is the effect of the assumed changes in
each aspect (taken individually, while other variables are held constant) on the profit or loss and carrying value of investment
property for the year.
Fair value
Investment gain/(loss)
property on investment
Capitalisation YP rate increase/(decrease) Maintenance cost increase/(decrease) valuation property
(Rs.) (Rs.)
1% 685,000,000 (81,000,000)
-1% 827,000,000 61,000,000
5% 717,400,000 (48,600,000)
-5% 769,600,000 3,600,000
12.8 The valuation of investment properties as at 31st March 2024 has been prepared on the basis of ‘material valuation uncertainty’
as recommended by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, a professional body promoting and enforcing international
standards in valuation, management and development of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure, in order to highlight
the difficulties in undertaking valuations in the current environment.
12.9 A ‘material valuation uncertainty’ statement implies the valuation is current at the date of valuation only and that less certainty
and a higher degree of caution should be attached to the valuation. In addition, the valuation should be kept under frequent
review as the assessed value may change significantly and unexpectedly over a relatively short period of time.
12.10 Fair value of the investment property is ascertained by independent valuations carried out by Mrs. R.M.N.Priyadarshani, a
chartered valuation surveyor, who has recent experience in valuing properties of similar location and category. In determining
the fair value of the building, the capitalisation of net income method has been used, which is based upon assumptions
including future rental income, anticipated maintenance costs, appropriate capitalisation rate and in determining the fair value
of land, reference has been made to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties, with appropriate adjustments
for size and location. The appraised fair values are approximated within an appropriate range of values.
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12.11 The carrying amount of revalued land and buildings under investment property if they were carried at cost less depreciation
and impairment, would be as follows:
As at As at
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs.
a) Lot No. 1 in Plan No. 2074 situated at No. 123, Castle Street, Colombo 08
Bare land 291,000,000 291,000,000
b) Lot A in Plan No. 4751/9000 situated at No. 61, D. S. Senanayaka Mw, Colombo 08
Land 62,603,760 62,603,760
Commercial building
Cost 97,162,188 97,162,188
Accumulated depreciation (39,109,848) (35,667,324)
58,052,340 61,494,864
Carrying value 120,656,100 124,098,624
As at ended As at ended
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs.
The investment property is leased to tenants under operating leases with rentals payable as per the lease terms.
13.1 SOFTWARE
Cost
Balance at the beginning of the year 572,438 572,438
Balance at the end of the year 572,438 572,438
Amortisation
Balance at the beginning of the year 212,696 155,452
Add : Amortisation for the year 57,087 57,244
Balance at the end of the year 269,783 212,696
Written-down value at the end of the year 302,655 359,742
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13.1.1 There were no restrictions existing on the title of the intangible assets of the Company as at the reporting date. Further, there
were no items pledged as security for liabilities.
As at 31.03.2024 As at 31.03.2023
Number of Carrying Number of Carrying
debentures amount debentures amount
Nos. Rs. Nos. Rs.
The Company has invested in non-convertible redeemable debentures denominated in Australian Dollar (AUD) amounting to
AUD 2,034,000 for a tenor of five years maturing on 22nd December 2027, 13th August 2028 and 22nd January 2029 at an
interest rate of 6% per annum as funding for operation of Prime Lands Australia (Pty) Ltd.
Present value of the expected cash flows of debentures issued by Prime Lands Australia (Pty) Ltd is the carrying value and
hence, no impairment was recognised.
Less : Disposals during the year (Recognised in cost of sales) (4,713,838,896) (12,238,503,296)
Balance at the end of the year 6,815,071,803 8,339,186,848
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As at As at
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs.
Less : Disposals during the year (Recognised in cost of sales) (1,046,192,872) (1,958,882,618)
Balance at the end of the year 3,204,450,441 4,049,243,667
The details of inventory properties pledged as security against borrowings are disclosed in Note 30.
Mahaweli Reach Hotels PLC 15,000 638,740 195,000 15,000 638,740 193,500
15,000 638,740 195,000 15,000 638,740 193,500
16.2 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) comprise quoted equity securities which are held principally for the
purpose of trading in the near term.
As at As at
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs.
Fixed deposits pledged as security against borrowings are disclosed in Note 30.
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All shares rank equally and pari passu with regard to the Company’s residual assets.
21.4 Messrs. Actuarial and Management Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, Actuaries, carried out an actuarial valuation of the retirement
benefit obligation for Prime Lands Residencies PLC as at 31st March 2024. The valuation method used by the Actuary to
value the liability is the ‘Projected Unit Credit Actuarial Cost Method’ recommended by LKAS 19. Appropriate and compatible
assumptions were used in determining the cost of retirement benefits. The principal assumptions used are as follows:
The sensitivity of the statement of financial position is the effect of the assumed changes in discount rate and salary increment
rate on the profit or loss and employment benefit obligation for the year.
2023/2024 2022/2023
Rs. Rs.
Discount rate
Effect on retirement benefit obligation due to 5% increase (5,267,769) (3,277,631)
Effect on retirement benefit obligation due to 5% decrease 7,857,415 4,696,093
Long term loans Term of the loan Maturity period Interest rate Facility amount (Rs.)
Seylan Bank PLC Capital repayment within 48 Mar-26 AWPLR + Margin 1,500,000,000
monthly instalments
DFCC Bank PLC Capital repayment within 96 Aug-25 AWPLR + Margin 200,000,000
monthly instalments
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Capital repayment within 41 Nov-26 AWPLR + Margin 250,000,000
monthly instalments
Assets pledged as security against borrowings and the facility details are disclosed in Note 30.
Interest in suspense
Balance at the beginning of the year 4,754,123 11,612,463
Charged to the statement of comprehensive income (2,968,666) (6,858,340)
Balance at the end of the year 1,785,457 4,754,123
As at 31.03.2024 As at 31.03.2023
Temporary Temporary
difference Tax difference Tax
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Deferred tax has been determined based on the effective tax rate of 30%.
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29.1 COMMITMENTS
The Company has entered into agreements with contractors to pay Rs. 2,113,557,799 in order to complete the projects
included in inventory properties as at the reporting date. The commitment of the Company depends on the successful
completion of the project as agreed in the contractors’ agreement.
As at As at
Nature of assets Nature of liabilities Facility amount 31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs. Rs.
Lien over Fixed Deposit amounting to LKR DFCC Bank PLC- 200,000,000 - 200,000,000
698 million of Prime Lands Residencies Revolving loan
PLC
Primary mortgage for 200 Mn over DFCC Bank PLC- Term 200,000,000 34,439,429 58,749,641
Investment property at No.61, D.S loan
Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08.
Further mortgage over the land property DFCC Bank PLC- 451,290,000 50,002,559 252,915,865
of Prime Lands (Pvt) Ltd at No.75/1, D.S. Overdraft
Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08.
Lien over Fixed Deposits amounting Seylan Bank PLC- 367,500,000 16,447,027 343,951,472
to LKR. 1,939 million of Prime Lands Overdraft
Residencies PLC.
Lien over Fixed Deposits amounting to Seylan Bank PLC- Term 400,000,000
USD 542,583 of Prime Lands Residencies loan
600,000,000 937,497,500
PLC. Seylan Bank PLC- Term 1,500,000,000
loan
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As at As at
Nature of assets Nature of liabilities Facility amount 31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs. Rs.
Lien over 400,000,000 Nos. of HNB Seylan Bank PLC- 1,972,600,000 439,806,169 1,369,458,162
Finance PLC shares owned by Prime Overdraft
Lands (Pvt) Ltd.
Lien over USD A/C amounting to USD
1,147,482 of Prime Lands Residencies
PLC
Lien over Fixed Deposit amounting to LKR Sampath Bank PLC-
344,000,000 107,379,952 122,610,135
61 million of Prime Lands Residencies Overdraft
PLC
Corporate guarantee of Rs.100 Mn from
Prime Lands (Pvt) Ltd
Corporate guarantee from Prime Lands Hatton National Bank PLC 500,000,000 166,068,016 277,505,058
(Pvt) Ltd - Overdraft I
Lien over Fixed Deposits amounting Hatton National Bank PLC 309,850,000 20,484,804 143,727,992
to USD 1,147,959 of Prime Lands - Overdraft II
Residencies PLC
Primary mortgage bond for Rs.175 Mn Nations Trust Bank PLC 175,000,000 6,355,639 106,152,974
over the Investment property at No. 123, Overdraft
Castle Street, Colombo 08.
Primary mortgage bond over the inventory Nations Trust Bank PLC - 350,000,000 - 193,750,000
property at Marine Drive, Dehiwala Short term loan
Personal Guarantee from Director HNB Finance PLC - Term 25,000,000 - 6,906,501
Mr. H.M.N.U Kumara of Prime Lands loan
Residencies PLC HNB Finance PLC - Term 25,000,000 - 6,906,501
loan
Primary mortgage for 350 Mn over land Commercial Bank of 350,000,000 250,000,000 -
property at Chandraleka Mawatha Ceylon PLC - Term loan
Prime Lands (Private) Parent Company Customer deposits collected by Prime 21,635,923 61,679,507
Limited Lands (Pvt) Ltd on behalf of Prime Lands
Residencies PLC
Payments made by Prime Lands 14,964,836 39,902,536
Residencies PLC on behalf of Prime Lands
(Pvt) Ltd
Customer deposits accepted by Prime 34,044,875 16,172,613
Lands Residencies PLC on behalf of Prime
Lands (Pvt) Ltd
Shared service fee paid to Prime Lands 30,000,000 30,000,000
(Pvt) Ltd
Rent paid to Prime Lands (Pvt) Ltd 6,150,000 6,037,500
Net amount of fund transferred from Prime - 85,166,584
Lands (Pvt) Ltd
HNB Finance PLC Related Company Rent income from HNB Finance PLC 20,400,000 20,400,000
Lease rental paid 21,571,040 -
Lease interest paid 2,968,666 -
Loan installment paid 14,300,239 -
Prime Lands Related Company Debenture interest received 76,883,944 -
Australia (Pty) Ltd
NJ Consultants Common Director MEP Design fee paid to NJ Consultants 14,787,842 -
Pele Consulting Common Director Secretarial fee paid 410,823 -
(Private) Limited
Regent Caterers Related Company Payments for catering services for events 7,971,832 -
(Pvt) Ltd
Prime Constructions Related Company Construction management services for 43, 106,650,000 -
(Pvt) Ltd By the Sea - Marine Drive & The Palace -
Gampaha
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1. Investment in non-convertible redeemable debentures issued by Prime Lands Australia (Pty) Ltd as given in Note 14.
Financial assets
Financial investments - unquoted debentures - 419,055,321 - 419,055,321
Financial investments - quoted equity shares 195,000 - - 195,000
Cash and cash equivalents - 3,952,333,509 - 3,952,333,509
195,000 4,371,388,830 - 4,371,583,830
Financial liabilities
Interest bearing borrowings - - 884,439,429 884,439,429
Lease liabilities - - 8,295,581 8,295,581
Amount due to related party - - 5,311,172 5,311,172
Trade and other payables - - 634,343,023 634,343,023
Bank overdraft - - 806,544,166 806,544,166
- - 2,338,933,371 2,338,933,371
Financial assets
at fair value Other financial
through profit or Financial assets liabilities at
Balance as at 31.03.2023 loss at amortised cost amortised cost Total
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Financial assets
Financial investments - unquoted debentures - 530,715,330 - 530,715,330
Financial investments - quoted equity shares 193,500 - - 193,500
Cash and cash equivalents - 3,190,655,793 - 3,190,655,793
193,500 3,721,371,123 - 3,721,564,623
Financial liabilities
Interest bearing borrowings - - 1,403,810,143 1,403,810,143
Lease liabilities - - 26,897,955 26,897,955
Amount due to related party - - 7,867,056 7,867,056
Trade and other payables - - 1,165,388,517 1,165,388,517
Bank overdraft - - 2,616,321,658 2,616,321,658
- - 5,220,285,329 5,220,285,329
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Level 1 : quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 : other techniques for which all inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either
directly or indirectly
Level 3 : techniques which use inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are not based on observable
market data
As at 31.03.2024
Financial assets - Fair value through profit or loss 195,000 - - 195,000
Investment property - Land and building - - 766,000,000 766,000,000
As at 31.03.2023
Financial assets - Fair value through profit or loss 193,500 - - 193,500
Investment property - Land and building - - 735,000,000 735,000,000
Investment Properties
Balance as at 01.04.2022 542,400,000 182,600,000 725,000,000
Add : Fair value gain during the year 6,100,000 3,900,000 10,000,000
Balance as at 31.03.2023 548,500,000 186,500,000 735,000,000
Add : Fair value gain during the year 23,100,000 7,900,000 31,000,000
Balance as at 31.03.2024 571,600,000 194,400,000 766,000,000
Credit risk
Liquidity risk
Market risk
Operational risk
This note presents qualitative and quantitative information about the Company’s exposure to each of the above risks, the
Company’s objectives, policies and procedures for measuring and managing risk and the Company’s management of capital.
Further, quantitative disclosures are included throughout these financial statements.
The Audit Committee oversees how management monitors compliance with their risk management policies and procedures
and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Company. The Audit
Committee is assisted in its oversight role by Internal Audit Department. Internal Audit Department undertakes both regular
and ad hoc reviews of risk management controls and procedures, the results of which are reported to the Audit Committee.
The Company is exposed to credit risk from its investing and financing activities, including deposits with banks and other
financial assets.
As at As at
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs.
The allowance accounts in respect of cash at bank at financial institutions, and financial assets at FVTPL and other financial
assets, are used to record impairment losses unless the Company is satisfied that no recovery of the amount owing is possible.
At that point, the amounts are considered irrecoverable and are written off against the financial assets directly.
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Company’s financial liabilities based on contractual undiscounted
(principle plus interest) payments.
Balance as at 31.03.2024
Non-derivative financial
liabilities
Trade and other payables 634,343,023 44,092,646 590,250,377 - - 634,343,023
Bank overdraft 806,544,166 806,544,166 - - - 806,544,166
Loans and borrowings 884,439,429 118,285,860 354,857,581 553,668,278 - 1,026,811,720
Lease liabilities 8,295,581 2,553,077 5,777,053 1,750,908 - 10,081,038
Amounts due to related
parties 5,311,172 5,311,172 - - - 5,311,172
2,338,933,371 976,786,921 950,885,011 555,419,186 - 2,483,091,119
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Balance as at 31.03.2023
Non-derivative financial
liabilities
Trade and other payables 1,165,388,517 375,691,144 789,697,373 - - 1,165,388,517
Bank overdraft 2,616,321,658 2,616,321,658 - - - 2,616,321,658
Loans and borrowings 1,403,810,143 458,387,193 480,163,652 757,323,684 - 1,695,874,529
Lease liabilities 26,897,955 5,458,995 16,112,045 10,081,038 - 31,652,078
Amounts due to related
parties 7,867,056 7,867,056 - - - 7,867,056
5,220,285,329 3,463,726,046 1,285,973,070 767,404,722 - 5,517,103,838
It is not expected that the cash flows included in the maturity analysis could occur significantly earlier, or at significantly
different amounts.
The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk on investments in unquoted debentures which are denominated in Australian
Dollars (AUD) and bank balances denominated in US Dollars (USD).
AUD USD
Sri Lankan rupee appreciated during the year due to the control measures taken by the authorities and improvements in
foreign currency inflows and reserves. The Company adopted prudent measures, as and when required, to manage the
financial impacts arising from the liquidity constraints and currency fluctuations by matching liabilities with corresponding
inflows. The Company was able to navigate the liquidity challenges through matching its obligations with foreign currency
inflows as far as possible while also using the strength of its financial position to manage the situation.
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Sensitivity analysis
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of Company’s profits to a reasonable possible change in the US Dollar (USD)
and Australian Dollar (AUD) exchange rate with all other variables held constant. The impact on the profit before tax due to
change in the fair value of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency is as follows:
Increase/ Effect
decrease in on profit
exchange rate before tax
(Rs.)
2024
US Dollar (USD) 25% 4,499,183
-25% (4,499,183)
2023
US Dollar (USD) 25% 168,860,488
-25% (168,860,488)
The Company has cash and bank balances including deposits placed with government and reputed financial institutions. All
available opportunities are considered before making investment decisions.
The Company manages its working capital appropriately to ensure that borrowing needs and investment opportunities are
foreseen. Market interest rates are monitored closely to ensure that the borrowings and investments are at the best rate for the
Company.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reduced the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility
Rate (SLFR) by 100 basis points each in October and November 2023. Consequently, the SDFR and SLFR rates reached
9.00% and 10.00%, respectively, while prime lending rates dipped below 12%. The CBSL has indicated a pause in any
additional monetary policy easing in the near term, allowing market interest rates to fall further in line with easing measures.
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At the end of the reporting year, the interest rate profile of the Company’s interest-bearing financial instruments as reported to
the management of the Company was as follows;
As at As at
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
Rs. Rs.
Financial liabilities
Loans and borrowings (884,439,429) (1,403,810,143)
Bank overdraft (806,544,166) (2,616,321,658)
(1,690,983,595) (4,020,131,801)
(1,630,383,708) (3,934,991,153)
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonable possible change in variable interest, with all other variables
held constant.
decisions are made based on in-depth industry and macroeconomic analysis as well as on research reports on the
Company’s performance.
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2024 2023
Rs. Rs.
Trading shares
Quoted equity securities 195,000 193,500
Sensitivity analysis
Investments in equity shares are subject to the performance of the investee Company and the factors that affect the status of
the stock market.
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of the Company’s equity to a reasonably possible change in the market prices
of the listed equity securities, with all other variables held constant.
Change in year share price of all companies Effect on profit before tax as a result of gains/
in which the Company has invested losses on equity securities classified as at FVTPL
Rs.
requirements for appropriate segregation of duties, including the independent authorisation of transactions
requirements for the periodic assessment of operational risks faced, and the adequacy of controls and procedures to
address the risks identified
requirements for the reporting of operational losses and proposed remedial action
Compliance with set procedures is supported by periodic reviews undertaken by the Internal Audit Department. The results
of Internal Audit Department reviews are discussed with the management of the business unit to which they relate, with
summaries submitted to the Audit Committee and Senior Management of the Company.
Directors monitors the return on capital, which the Company defines as a result from operating activities divided by total
shareholders’ equity. The Board of Directors also monitors the level of dividends to ordinary shareholders.
The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in
order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to
reduce the cost of capital.
The Company manages its capital structure, and makes adjustments to it, in the light of changes in economic conditions. To
maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may issue new shares, have a rights’ issue or buy back of shares.
The Company’s debt to adjusted capital ratio at the end of the reporting period was as follows:
As at As at
31.03.2024 31.03.2023
36 SEGMENTAL INFORMATION
For management purposes, the Company is organised into two operating segments based on products and services offered to
customers as shown below.
The following table presents income and profit and certain asset and liability information regarding the Company’s operating
segments;
SHARE INFORMATION
C. DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS
As at 31 March 2024 As at 31 March 2023
No. of Percentage No. of Percentage
shareholders No. of shares % shareholders No. of shares %
D. CATEGORIES OF SHAREHOLDERS
As at 31 March 2024 As at 31 March 2023
No. of Percentage No. of Percentage
Categories of Shareholdings shareholders No. of shares % shareholders No. of shares %
F. SHAREHOLDINGS OF DIRECTOR
As at 31 March 2024 As at 31 March 2023
No. of shares Percentage % No. of shares Percentage %
INCOME STATEMENT
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
31 March 31 March 31 March 31 March 31 March
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Key indicators
Basic earning per share (Rs.) 1.20 3.57 1.86 1.32 0.17
Net assets per share (Rs.) 10.21 10.01 7.14 4.58 3.26
Return on equity (%) 12% 36% 25% 29% 5%
Return on assets (%) 7% 19% 9% 8% 1%
Debt/equity ratio (%) 9% 15% 51% 124% 133%
Divided per share-(Rs.) 0.60 1.00 0.70 0.40 NIL
Dividend payout (%) 50% 28% 39% 38% NIL
Dividend Cover (Times) 2.01 3.57 2.66 3.30 NIL
Market Value Per Share (Rs.) 8.40 8.00 6.90 N/A N/A
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GRI 401: Employment 401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover 70
401-2 Benefits provides to full time employees that are not provided to 66
temporary or part time
GRI 403: Occupational health and 403-1 Occupational health and safety management system 67
safety 2018 403-3 Occupational health services 67
403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety 68
GRI 404 : Training and Education 404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee 68
2016 404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance 68
programs
GRI 405: Diversity and equal 405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees 69
opportunity 2016 405-2 Ration of basic salary and remuneration of women to men 82
GRI 413: Local communities 2016 413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments 76
and development programs
GRI 414: Suppliers social 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria 73
assessment 2016
GRI 416: Customer health and 416-1 Assessment of the health and safety impact of product and service 72
safety 2016 category
GRI 417: Marketing and labeling 417-1 Requirements for products and services information and labeling 72
2016
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
GRI 2.1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Nineteenth Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the shareholders of Prime Lands Residencies
PLC will be held as a virtual meeting on 28th June 2024 at 10.00 a.m. to conduct the following business:
Agenda
1. REGULAR BUSINESS
1.1. Notice of meeting
1.2. To receive and consider the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024
together with the Report of the Auditors thereon.
1.3. To resolve that the interim Dividend of Rs. 0.60 declared on 29th May 2024 and paid to Shareholders from the profit of the
financial year 2023/24 is deemed to be the final dividend for the said financial year.
1.4. To re-appoint Mr. Pathirage Anura Wijesiri Perera, as a Director in terms of Article 29(1)(b) of the Articles of Association of the
Company.
1.5. To re-appoint Messrs. BDO Partners, Chartered Accountants, as the Auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and
authorise the Directors to determine their remuneration.
1.6. To authorise the Board of Directors to determine contributions to charities and other donations for the year 2024/25.
2. SPECIAL BUSINESS
To consider and if deemed appropriate, to pass the following resolution as a Special Resolution to amend the Articles of
Association of the Company, in order to comply with the current Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange:
“IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION THAT the existing Article 30 be deleted in its entirety and
substituted with the following Article as Article 30:
(a) A person appointed to be an Alternate Director shall not, in respect of such appointment, ipso facto only be
entitled to any privileges or entitlements of this appointment or other than upon, his/her giving an address for
such notice to be served upon him/her be entitled to receive notices of all meetings of the directors and of the
Company to attend and vote as director at any such Board Meeting or subcommittee meeting at which the
director appointing him/her is not personally present and generally to perform all the functions of the director
who appointed him/her in the absence of such director subject to restrictions placed by the directors and/or
his/her appointer. Attendance of the Alternate Director at any such meeting shall be counted for purpose of the
quorum being present.
(b) An Alternate Director may be appointed for a specified period or until the happening of a specified event,
provided such appointment does not exceed a period of one (01) year from the date of the appointment, and
he/she shall cease to be an Alternate Director on the occurrence of any one or more of the following events, that
is to say: -
(i). If the appointment of the Alternate Director is revoked by notice in writing left at the office of the
Company by the director appointing him/her; or
(ii). If the directors resolve that the appointment of the Alternate Director be terminated, provided that such
termination shall not take effect until the expiration of thirty days after the date of such resolution of the
directors; or
(iii). If the appointment is in respect of a specified period or on the happening of a specified event, then at
the end of the specified period or at the happening of such specified event.
(iv). Is disqualified from being a director pursuant to Section 202 of the Act; or
(a) A Non-Executive Director shall not appoint an executive of the Company as his/her alternate.
(b) An Alternate Director appointed by an Independent Director should meet the criteria of independence specified
by the Listing Rules and the Company shall satisfy the requirements relating to the minimum number of
Independent Directors specified in the said Rules. The Nominations and Governance Committee shall review
and determine that the person nominated as the alternate would qualify as an Independent Director before such
appointment is made.
(3) The Company shall make an immediate Market Announcement regarding the appointment of the Alternate Director
incorporating the requirements specified by the Listing Rules for such Announcement. “
Company Secretaries
Date: 4th June 2024
Notes:
1. A shareholder entitled to attend and vote at the above meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on his/her behalf.
To attend the virtual Annual General Meeting 2024, please complete the following steps:
1. Registration: Complete and submit the attached form titled "Registration of Shareholder Details -Online Participation at the AGM
2024" (Annexure I).
2. Review Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with the "Guidelines and Registration Process for the AGM via the Online Meeting Platform"
available on the;
FORM OF PROXY
I/We …………………………………………...................................................................................................................................………… of
…………………………………………...................................................................................................................................………….............
as my/our proxy to represent me/us to vote for me/us and on my/our behalf at the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be
held on 28th June 2024 and at any adjournment thereof and at every poll which may be taken in consequence thereof.
1.2. To receive and consider the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Accounts for the year ended
31st March 2024 together with the Report of the Auditors thereon.
1.3. To resolve that the interim Dividend of Rs. 0.60 declared on 29th May 2024 and paid to Shareholders
from the profit of the financial year 2023/24 is deemed to be the final dividend for the said financial year.
1.4. To reappoint Mr. Pathirage Anura Wijesiri Perera, as a Director in terms of Article 29(1)(b) of the Articles
of Association of the Company.
1.5. To re-appoint Messrs. BDO Partners, Chartered Accountants, as the Auditors of the Company for the
ensuing year and authorise the Directors to determine their remuneration.
1.6. To authorise the Board of Directors to determine contributions to charities and other donations for the
year 2024/25.
Amendment of Articles of Association of the Company
2. To adopt the Special Resolution as set out in the Notice of the Meeting.
……………................................…….........
Signature of the Shareholder
Note: Instructions as to the completion of the form of proxy are noted on the reverse hereof.
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Form of Proxy
2. If the Proxy Form is signed by an Attorney, the original Power of Attorney together with a
photocopy of same or a copy certified by a Notary Public must be lodged with the Company
along with the Form of Proxy, if such Power of Attorney has not already been registered with
the Company.
3. In the case of a company or corporation/statutory body, the Proxy must be filled and
attested in the legally prescribed manner, either under its common seal or signed by the
Attorney or by an Officer(s) on behalf of the company or corporation/statutory body in
accordance with its Articles of Association or the Constitution or the Statute (as applicable).
4. The completed Form of Proxy should be deposited at the Registered Office of the Company
at No. 75, D.S. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08, or by post or scanned and emailed to
agm@primeresidencies.lk not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the
Meeting.
5. A shareholder appointing a Proxy (other than a Director of the Company) to attend the
meeting should indicate the Proxy holder’s details clearly and, additionally in the enclosed
REGISTRATION FORM (Annexure I)
6. In the case of Margin Trading Accounts (Slash Accounts), the Form of Proxy should be
signed by the respective authorized Fund Manager/Banker with whom the account is
maintained.