Colombo, 04 September 2026 – Ceylon Guardian Investment Trust PLC (GUAR), a prominent entity listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has today issued a clarification regarding a newspaper article published in the “Daily FT” concerning its share repurchase offer.
The company, through an announcement to the CSE, addressed an article titled “Ceylon Investment and Ceylon Guardian push back combined Rs. 1 b share repurchases to 22 Sept.” which appeared in today’s edition of the “Daily FT.”
Addressing Recent Media Reports
In its communication to Ms. Nilupa Perera, Chief Regulatory Officer of the Colombo Stock Exchange, Ceylon Guardian Investment Trust PLC (the Company) explicitly referenced the aforementioned newspaper report. The clarification aims to correct any potential misunderstandings or confusion that may arise from the article or other related media coverage.
Official Stance: Repurchase Schedule Revised Prior to Article
Ceylon Guardian Investment Trust PLC clarified that, contrary to the implication of the “Daily FT” article, the revision to its Share Repurchase offer period had already been formally announced. The Company stated that further to its initial announcement made on Thursday, 23rd July 2026, the revised offer period was announced on Wednesday, 02nd September 2026.
This revision, the company explained, was made subsequent to obtaining the necessary regulatory concurrence for the Offer Document and allowing adequate time for the completion of essential procedures prior to the dispatch of the Offer Document to eligible Shareholders.
Ensuring Public Clarity and Transparency
The clarification by Ceylon Guardian Investment Trust PLC underscores its commitment to maintaining transparency with its shareholders and the broader public. The company stated that this announcement is specifically made “to avoid any confusion or misconceptions that may be created in the minds of the public by the aforesaid newspaper article or any other media reports that may be published on this matter.”
The communication was signed by Natasha Selvaratnam, President – Group Company Secretarial, for and on behalf of Ceylon Guardian Investment Trust PLC, with Carsons Management Services (Private) Limited acting as Secretaries.
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