Wealthtrust Securities Limited marked the debut trading of its 71,548,244 ordinary voting shares (Symbol: WLTH.N0000) on the Diri Savi Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) this Thursday (8th January 2026) which saw a 167.14% price share increase by the end of the trading day.
The Initial Public Offer (IPO), which took place on 17th December 2025, was an offer for subscription for 71,548,244 ordinary voting shares of the par value of LKR 7/- and a rating of “A- (Positive)” by the Lanka Rating Agency and raised a total of LKR. 500,837,708/-. with Asia Securities Ltd as their manager to the issue. On its debut trade at the Diri Savi Board, the share price of WealthTrust Securities Ltd gained Rs 11.7 (167.14%) and closed at Rs 18.70.
The debut on the Diri Savi Board, represents the diversification of WealthTrust Securities Limited a primary dealer in Government Securities in both the primary and secondary market, from the debt market and into the equity market.
Mr. Senaka Weerasooria, Chairman of WealthTrust Securities Limited, remarked upon the organizations leading position in the debt market and their entry into the equity market, stating: “WealthTrust – having unique and unmatched expertise in treasury bonds and government securities will deliver tremendous value to investors.”
Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, CEO of CSE, remarked upon listing, stating: “This IPO underscores the strategic importance of our Diri Savi Board in fuelling capital markets and offering a transparent venue for dynamic enterprises to unlock their value.”
2025 saw 24 companies list on the CSE by way of equity or debt IPOs as the CSE reported record highs on its ASPI and S&P SL20 index in 2025, ending the year with a Rs. 8.068. Tn. market cap, and new IPOs and debt products set to be announced through 2026 for which prospective investors can be notified of through the CSE website and mobile app.
