Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC recorded a Group Revenue of Rs 5,076 million and a Group Profit Before Tax of Rs 4,311 Mn for the year ended December 31st, 2023. The appreciation of the LKR by 11.26% resulted in a significant exchange gain of Rs 2,429 million on foreign currency loans.
The Company Revenue of Rs 2,400 Mn at the World Trade Center, Colombo, was 14% higher than the corresponding period of last year, due mainly to higher rental rates. Revenue of Rs 1,163Mn was recorded from Residential Sales of Havelock City which was significantly lower than the corresponding period in 2022.
Apartment sales slowed down due to depressed economic conditions, higher construction costs and new taxes which increased sales prices. A limited number of move-in ready luxury apartments are available for immediate purchase in the fourth and final phase of Havelock City Residential.
Mireka Tower at Havelock City, which commenced operations in January 2023 recorded a Revenue of Rs 939 Mn.
“In year 2023 the company successfully commenced the operations of the Mireka Tower and Shopping Mall in October 2023 at Havelock City,” stated Pravir Samarasinghe Group CEO / Director of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC.
The Group Net Asset Value per Share as of 31st December 2023 stood at Rs 43.54 and the Earnings per Share for the Nine Months period was Rs 3.10.
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