Value Creation and External Capital Formation

External capital is derived directly from our stakeholders; it is the value underpinning the diverse stakeholders of the Bank and the Group. The synergy between our internal and external capitals powers our business to deliver value to, and derive value from our stakeholders. Our commitment to the resilience of our relationships and profitability of our partnerships helps to increase the value we derive from our external capital in the years to come.

INVESTOR CAPITAL

Shareholder Profile

The Bank had 8,728 shareholders on 31 December 2017 (corresponding to a figure of 8,776 as at 31 December 2016), with the total number of shares in issue remaining fixed at 265,097,688 ordinary shares. Institutions account for approximately 84% of the Bank’s share capital. 76% of the Bank's share capital is held by local shareholders, both institutional and individual. Similarly, local shareholders account for 98% of all shareholders.

Return to Shareholders – Bank

Description 2017 2016
Profit for the year (LKR million) 4,415 3,289
Return on total assets (%)* 1.48 1.30
Net assets per share (LKR) 180.60 172.95
Earnings per share (LKR) 16.65 12.41
Dividend per share (LKR) 5.0 4.5

* After eliminating fair value reserve

Financial Return

The Bank aims to regularly provide high total shareholder returns through profitable and sustainable performance.

The Directors approved a first and final dividend of LKR 5.00 per share for the year ended 31 December 2017. Dividends are based on growth in profits, while taking into account future cash requirements and the maintenance of prudent ratios.

Refer in the chapter on Investor Relations for further details related to Investors.

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