LOLC wins Sri Lanka’s Most Admired Companies Award
View(s):Sri Lanka’s multi-geographic, multi-currency and multi-cultural financial conglomerate, LOLC Holdings PLC was selected among the top 10 Most Admired Companies in Sri Lanka.
On receiving the award.
The award ceremony which was organised for the second consecutive year by the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) to celebrate the best performing companies in the country, was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Sri Lanka’s Most Admired Companies Awards recognises and celebrates companies that are a cut above the rest in terms of not just financial performance but also the value they create for their shareholders, customers, employees as well as the wider community in general, LOLC said in a media release.
The awards follow a stringent, globally accepted judging process based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria. Some of the main quantitative criteria were financial soundness, earnings growth and long-term investment value creation whilst the qualitative assessment comprised of quality of management, develop and retain talent, fostering team work, environmental and social responsibility, business ethics, track record as well as competitiveness amongst others. The companies bestowed with the rankings are those that inspire other organisations and entrepreneurs, and have proven their mettle with consistency, authority and sustainable growth.
Commenting on the win, Kapila Jayawardena, Group Managing Director/CEO, LOLC Group said, “The secret behind LOLC’s optimum performances has been its agility, passion and versatility which come from grassroot level to the uppermost level within the group. LOLC also believes in great partnerships which makes it stand out from the rest. This accolade reflects not only the impressive financial performance of the resilient LOLC Group; it also mirrors our commitment to the society at large. We credit LOLC’s success to our customers, shareholders and the talented and passionate employees in Sri Lanka and across the region.”
The LOLC Group has recorded steady and impressive financial results over the years. It has been able to strategically increase its regional presence and partnerships across Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Indonesia and the Philippines, ensuring steady performance, resilience and financial stability.