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Asia Asset Finance (AAF.N0000)

Dynamic performance with impressive growth in core lending, but rising impairment charges are a concern.

Eastern Merchants (EMER.N0000)

A mixed bag with a massive cash boost and debt reduction, but deep losses at the Group level raise questions.

Sigiriya Village Hotels (SIGV.N0000)

An impressive 200% swing from loss to profit, powered by the tourism boom and smart investments.

Beruwala Resorts (BERU.N0000)

A tropical turnaround with high occupancy and its first dividend, but watch for the "tax surprise" on profits.

Marawila Resorts (MARA.N0000)

Club Palm Bay is brewing a comeback with a huge profit jump and significant debt reduction, signaling strong management.

DIMO (DIMO.N0000)

A tough year with significant losses and rising debt, but revenue growth and strategic moves into renewables show promise.

Swisstek (SWIS.N0000)

From tough times to record profits. A huge turnaround for the building materials giant, though new export tariffs loom.

Co-operative Insurance (COOP.N0000)

Serving an ace towards profitability with a massive turnaround, driven by strong underwriting and digital transformation.

Sentido Heritance Negombo (BBH.N0000)

Beach ready for a turnaround? Operational recovery is promising, but a serious "going concern" warning from auditors.

Aitken Spence Hotels (AHUN.N0000)

Remarkable resilience and a strong financial turnaround, profiting nicely from the tourism rebound and smart debt cuts.

Vallibel One (VONE.N0000)

A diversified titan's mixed bag: profits and dividends are up, but a negative cash flow and surging debt are major concerns.

HNB Finance (HNBF.N0000)

Steering towards stability with a shift to secured lending, but a massive cash outflow from operations is a big yellow flag.

Janashakthi Finance (JFIN.N0000)

Is this a golden opportunity? Profits are up and bad loans are down, but cash flow and debt need very close attention.

Chemanex PLC (CHEA)

Dividend details clarified: a mix of cash and scrip, with updates on AGM and share valuation.

Blue Diamonds (BDJW)

Sales up, losses reduced, but critically low cash and a trading suspension raise major concerns.

Tess Agro (TESS)

Corrected balance sheet shows less cash, more long-term debt, and improved transparency despite initial errors.

Cargills (CARG)

Strong revenue and profit growth for the diversified giant, driven by core business strength and digital investments.