SRI LANKA - HEMAS HOLDINGS PLC PROFITS UP AS AT 31/12/2009

Hemas holdings plc has reported improved profits for the last quarter ended 31/12/2009 at company level & Group level as well.

Hemas has the business interest in the following areas

• Power sector [Heladhanavi , Hydro power ]

• FMCG Ssector

• Health care [Pharmaceuticals,Hospitals]

• Leisure Sector

• Transport Sector

Major share holders of Hemas as at 31/12/2009

1. A Z Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.                17.8%
2. Saraz Investments (Pvt) Ltd.         16.9%
3. Bluberry Investments (Pvt) Ltd.     16.85%
4. Amagroup (Pvt) Limited                16.8%
5. HSBC INTL NOM Ltd. - Arisaig India Fund Ltd.        7.9%