FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – DFCC Bank of Sri Lanka has announced its intention to list debentures amounting to 12.5 billion rupees, as detailed in a recent filing with the stock exchange.

The financial institution aims to offer 125 million subordinated, unsecured, redeemable debentures that comply with Basel III regulations. These debentures, which will be listed and rated, will have a maturity period of five years (2026/2031) and will be issued at a price of 100 rupees each, featuring a non-viability conversion clause.

The Colombo Stock Exchange has given its preliminary approval for this listing.

Additionally, Fitch Ratings has assigned a final National Long-Term Rating of ‘BBB+(lka)’ to the proposed Basel III-compliant subordinated unsecured debentures, which have a total value of up to LKR 12.5 billion, and the rating is categorized under DFCC Bank PLC (A(lka)/Stable). (Colombo/Sep3/2026)