First Capital Holdings PLC Concludes the 11th Edition of its 'First Capital Colombo lnvestor Symposium

 Successfully Empowering lnvestors 17th January 2025 @ 6.30pm at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel Premises , Colombo , Sri Lanka

 .First Capital Holdings PLC Concludes the 11th Edition of its 'First Capital Colombo

Investor Symposium', Successfully Empowering Investors

Finst Captal Holdings PLC, one of Sri Lanka's most respected investment institutions, successfully

hosted ihe highly anticipated 11th Edition of its First Capital Colombo Investor Symposium on 17h

Colombo. Drawing over 300

danuary, al he Cinnamorn Grand,

Ihe event proved to be one of the largest and most influential investor gatherings in the country.

invitees and 400 participants onine,

ugher soliditving First Capa 6aderShip in fostering economic discourse and empowering

inveslors with strategio inbign ocus of this year's symposium was Sri Lanka's Economic

Oulook for 2025, with an in-deph analysis of market forecasts, strategic investment approaches and

emeraing opportuniieb win country s capital markets. The event provided a unique platform for

investors, industry leader, dno economic experts to engage in critical discussions that are shaping

the future of Sri Lanka' s economy.

The highlight of the event was the keynote address delivered by Professor Anil Jayantha Fernando,

Hon. Mintster of Labor and Deputy Minister of Economic Development. Professor Jayantha presented

an insightlul oullook lor 2025, offering an expert perspective on the government's initiatives, the

country's economic trajectory and the key factors that will influence market conditions in the coming

year.

The event also featured a distinguished panel discussion, moderated by Deshani Ratnayake, Vice

President Corporate Finance at First Capital Holdings, The expert panel included Gihan Cooray,

Deputy Chaiman/Group Finance Director of John Keells Holdings PLC; Hasitha Premaratne,

Managing Director of Brandix; Rachini Rajapaksa, Independent Non-Executive Director of Nations

Trust Bank; and Dimantha Mathew, Chief Research and Strategy Officer of First Capital Holdings

PLC. The panelists offered a wealth of experience and expertise, providing attendees with

comprehensive insights on how to navigate Sri Lanka's evolving market landscape and capitalize on

emerging investment opportunities. The symposium also featured a comprehensive presentation by

Dimantha Mathew together with Ranjan Ranatunga, Assistant Vice President - Research at First

Capital, who delved deeper into market dynamics and key trends that investors should closely monitor

in 2025.

Dilshan Wirasekara, Managing Director/CEO of First Capital Holdings PLC, emphasized the

institution's unwavering commitment to shaping Sri Lanka's investment landscape: "At First Capital,

we are dedicated to creating value for our clients by providing them with deep market insights and

actionable strategies. Events like the First Capital Colombo Investor Symposium allow us to bringa

together thought leaders and investors to not only share knowedge but also to foster a collaborative

approach to achieving sustainable investment success.

Dimantha Mathew, Chief Research and Strategy Officer of First Capital Holdings PLC, shared

the institution's mneticulously crafted predictions and investment strategies for 2025. "Our team at First

Capital Research is committed to providing our clients with highly accurate market predictions. This

year, we have outlined a set of investment recommendations across bonds and equities that we

believe will help investors make more infomed, strategic decisions to maximize their returns in what

will be a pivotal year for Sri Lanka's markets,"

As one of the largest and most influential investor events in Sri Lanka, the First Capital Colombo

Investor Symposium plays a key role in advancing the nation's economic development by educating

and empowering investors. The sUCcess of the 11th edition of the symposium reinforces First

Capital's position as a trusted leader in the Sri Lankan investment sector, committed to delivering

market-leading research and exceptional client service.

First Capital Holdings PLC is one of Sri Lanka's foremost investment institutions, knOwn for its

leadership in providing innovative solutions and comprehensive research to investors. With a legacy

built on trust, integrity and excellence, First Capital remains comnmitted to driving long-term value fo

its chents through expert insights, strategic investments and comprehensive market analysis

About First Capital Holdinge PLC

First Capital Holdings PLC Is a listed full-6ervice invesloeot inelituion in Sn Lanka, operating as a

primary dealer, corporate financo advisor, wealth monager and stockbrokor With strong omphasis on

upholding stablity. fostering a ompetitive advantage., and providing an excoptional cuslomor

experience, together with the support of the Janashakthi Group. First Cnpital focuses on staying tru

to its Perlormance First' ethos, The company has been rocoonized as the Most Valuable Cornsurmer

Brand in the Investment Banking sector by Brand Fnance for two conseculive yoars. First Capital has

boon honoured with the highest rocognition as the Brand of the Year' at the 6LIM Brand Excellence

Awards 2024. Wth over four decades of expertiso in oroviding caoital roarkot solutions, First Gapita)

Holdings PLC is rated (SL] A with Positive outlook by LRA