Corporate Information

People's Leasing & Finance PLC: The Trusted Leader

Corporate Information

People's Leasing & Finance PLC — The Trusted Leader

Corporate Snapshot

Established 1995
Quoted Date 24 November 2011
Financial Year Ends 31st March
Sector Banks, Finance & Insurance
Chairman Prof. Ajantha Samarakoon
Registered Number PB 647 PQ
Registered Office No. 1161, Maradana Road, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka

Auditors & Company Secretary

Auditor General
National Audit Office
Statutory External Auditor
No. 306/72, Polduwa Road, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka Tel: +94 11 288 7028–34  |  Fax: +94 11 288 7223 Email: ag@auditorgeneral.gov.lk Web: www.naosl.gov.lk
Company Secretary
Ms. Nirosha Kannangara, LLM (Sri Lanka)
Board / Company Secretary
People's Leasing & Finance PLC No. 1161, Maradana Road, Borella, Sri Lanka Tel: +94 11 263 1103  |  Fax: +94 11 263 1109

Board of Directors

01
Prof. Ajantha Samarakoon
Chairman / Independent Non-Executive Director
02
Mr. S. Sudarshan
Non-Executive, Independent Director
03
Mr. Pravir Dhanoush Samarasinghe
Non-Executive, Independent Director
04
Ms. P. G. Udeni Gallage
Non-Executive, Independent Director
05
Mr. Dulinda Perera
Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director
06
Mr. Clive Fonseka
Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director
07
Mr. Anura Perera
Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director
08
Mrs. Shameela Loku Kaluge
Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director
09
Mr. Jayantha Thilakarathne
Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director
10
Dr. Isuru Manawadu
Non-Executive, Independent Director
11
Mrs. Nirosha Kannangara
Board / Company Secretary

Corporate Governance Framework

A comprehensive corporate governance framework, including well-defined governance structures, provides the foundation for People's Leasing to meet its statutory and regulatory requirements and to promote accountability across the organisation.

Regulatory Requirements

  • Finance Business Act No. 42 of 2011
  • Companies Act No. 7 of 2007
  • Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange
  • Finance Business Act No. 05 of 2021 on Corporate Governance
  • Anti-Money Laundering Laws & Financial Transaction Reporting Act No. 6 of 2006 and amendments
  • Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Act No. 36 of 1987 and amendments
  • Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 and amendments
  • Shop and Office Employees Act No. 19 of 1954 and amendments
  • Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Act No. 15 of 1995
  • All other applicable regulations

Internal Frameworks

  • Vision, Mission & Corporate Values
  • Articles of Association / Corporate Governance Charter / Board Charter
  • Board-approved Terms of Reference for Board Committees
  • Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
  • Board-approved policy frameworks for governance, risk and operations — including HR, IT security and data privacy
  • Whistleblower Protection Policy and internal control procedures
  • Anti-money laundering / KYC policy
  • Corporate Communication Policy

Voluntary Codes & Best Practices

  • Code of Best Practice on Corporate Governance issued by CA Sri Lanka
  • GRI Standards issued by the Global Reporting Initiative
  • Integrated Reporting Framework issued by the IIRC
  • ISO 27001 Information Security Management Standard
  • UN Global Compact Sustainability Principles
  • ILO Conventions on Social, Labour & Human Rights issues
  • UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Governance Policies & Disclosures

In accordance with Section 9 of the Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange on Corporate Governance, the Company is committed to transparency regarding its policies and discloses the existence of the policies below.

Policy on Matters Relating to the Board of Directors Download

Sets out the composition, role, authority and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, forming part of the Company's Corporate Governance Charter.

Policy on Board Committees Download

Outlines the establishment, operation and constitution or reconstitution of Board Sub-Committees, in compliance with the Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange and the directions of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Board Sub-Committees assist the Board in carrying out its responsibilities by providing specialised recommendations. The Board does not delegate matters to a Sub-Committee to an extent that would hinder its ability to discharge its functions as a whole.

Each Committee operates under Board-approved Terms of Reference that clearly define its scope, authority, duties and quorum requirements.

Policy on Corporate Governance, Nominations & Re-election Download

Governs the selection, appointment, re-election and continuation in office of members of the Board of Directors.

Policy on Remuneration Download

The Board HR & Remuneration Committee recommends the remuneration payable to Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors, including the Managing Director. Remuneration for Non-Executive Directors follows non-discriminatory pay practices to safeguard their independence.

The Committee may engage external reference or expertise to assess the relevance of remuneration levels applicable to Directors and the Managing Director.

Policy on Internal Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

Covers the Internal Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for all Directors and employees, including policies on trading in the Company's listed securities.

Policy on Risk Management & Internal Controls Download
Policy on Relations with Shareholders & Investors Download
Policy on Environmental, Social & Governance Sustainability Download

A robust ESG policy integrates environmental, social and governance considerations into business operations and strategy, in response to stakeholder expectations and local and global sustainability requirements — including the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

By embedding sustainable practices into its financing strategies and key operations, the policy aims to create long-term value for customers, stakeholders and the community, balancing financial objectives with environmental and social responsibility.

Policy on Control & Management of Company Assets & Shareholder Investments Download
Policy on Corporate Disclosures Download
Policy on Whistleblowing Download

Allows stakeholders to anonymously report potential instances of improper or illegal conduct, or unethical practices within the Company. Anyone aware of such conduct is encouraged to report it to the Board Audit Committee promptly.

Complaints are directed to the Chairman of the Board Audit Committee by email or letter, with or without disclosing the whistleblower's identity.

Once received, the Audit Committee initiates a thorough and timely investigation — referring the matter to the Chief Internal Auditor or an appropriate officer where relevant, with scope and timeframes outlined in writing. All reported events, or the absence thereof, are reported to the Board Audit Committee quarterly.

Policy on Anti-Bribery & Corruption Download

Statutory Documents

Finance Business License
Issued by the Monetary Board of the CBSL
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Company Holiday Calendar
Updated calendar for 2026
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