Softlogic Holdings PLC is a diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka engaged in ICT, healthcare, retail, financial services, automobiles and leisure.[2][3]
 Logo of Softlogic Holdings | |
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| CSE: SHL.N0000 | |
| ISIN | LK0386N00009 |
| Industry | Conglomerate |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Ashok Pathirage |
| Headquarters | , Sri Lanka |
Key people | Ashok Pathirage (Chairman) |
| Products | |
| Revenue |  LKR96.899 billion (2023) |
| LKR1.851 billion (2023) | |
| LKR(23.657) billion (2023) | |
| Total assets | LKR184.237 billion (2023) |
| Total equity | LKR(17.872) billion (2023) |
| Owners |
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Number of employees | 11,092 (2023) |
| Website | www |
| Footnotes / references [1] | |
History
editSoftlogic began as a software development company in 1991 by Ashok Pathirage and twelve employees.[4] The company later successfully obtained the Dell authorised distributorship in Sri Lanka. Softlogic ventured into the telecommunications sector with a partnership with Dialog Axiata offering corporate and individual Dialog GSM packages. Pathirage who realised the potential of mobile communications acquired the national dealership of Nokia in the year 2000.[3][5] Softlogic went through a period of aggressive growth between 2006 and 2009 where they entered the retail sector with the acquisition of Uni Walkers (Pvt) Ltd. Softlogic which had begun to diversify entering retail and lifestyle sectors opened furniture stores and showrooms islandwide. Softlogic became the authorised dealer for Panasonic, Samsung, Nokia, Dell, Apple, Candy, Russell Hobbs, Kelvinator adding the brand names within its fold of Consumer Electronics. The branded apparel sector was also growing with the authorised distributor status for the jeanswear brand ‘Levis’ in 2009.[3]
Later Softlogic acquired and renovated Ceysands Hotels and Resorts jointly with Centara chain of Hotels. They also acquired Asiri group of hospitals as well as a large stake in the retail chain ODEL and built a 5-star 24-storey hotel with Movenpick in Colombo.[3][6][7][8]
Sectors
editHealthcare
editSoftlogic Holdings is represented in the healthcare sector by Asiri Health chain of hospitals.[9][10]
Retail
edit- Consumer Electronics [11]
- Branded Apparels - Galleria, ODEL[11][12]
- Furniture [11]
- Restaurants - Burger King, Baskin Robbins, Crystal Jade, Popeyes, Subway, Delifrance [11][13]
- Softlogic Glomark Supermarkets [11]
- Agora Super Stores - Bangladesh [14]
Financial
edit- Softlogic Finance PLC[15]
- Softlogic Life Insurance PLC[15]
- Softlogic Stockbrokers (Pvt) Ltd[16]
ICT
edit- Softlogic Information Technologies[17]
- Softlogic Computers
- Softlogic Communications
- Softlogic International
- Office Automation
- Softlogic Australia
- Softlogic Mobile Distribution
- Softlogic BPO Services
Automobile
editLeisure
edit- Abacus International Lanka
- Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa [20]
- NH Collection Colombo[21]
Sports
edit- Softlogic Holdings bought the ownership of Colombo Stars franchise ahead of the 2021 Lanka Premier League.[22][23]
References
edit- ^ "Annual Report 2022/23" (PDF). cse.lk. Softlogic Holdings PLC. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Mango opens first store in Colombo". Daily News. 27 December 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Our History". www.softlogic.lk. Softlogic. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "Financial Times".
- ^ "Simple Business Logic".
- ^ "Softlogic Holdings PLC". www.softlogic.lk. Softlogic. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "Softlogic on target with new ODEL mall, Kandy hospital and Movenpick Hotel |". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "President launches Mövenpick's Five-Star Colombo Hotel". Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ "Asiri Hospitals relaunches as 'Asiri Health'". Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ "Healthcare sector". Softlogic.
- ^ a b c d e "Softlogic Holdings PLC". www.softlogic.lk. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ "Online Fashion Store | ODEL Sri Lanka | Online Shopping Sri Lanka". www.odel.lk. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ "Security Check Required". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ "Sri Lankan company snaps up Agora". tbsnews.net. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Softlogic Life". www.softlogiclife.lk. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ "Stock Broking - Softlogic Stockbrokers". www.softlogicequity.lk. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ "Softlogic Holdings PLC". www.softlogic.lk. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ "Welcome to Daihatsu". www.daihatsu.lk. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ "www.fordsrilanka.com". www.fordsrilanka.com. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ www.centarahotelsresorts.com, Centara Hotels and Resorts in Thailand & International -. "Bentota Stays|Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka". www.centarahotelsresorts.com. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ "Mövenpick Hotel Colombo | 5 Star Hotel in Colombo City Center". www.movenpick.com. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ "Softlogic Holdings to take ownership of Colombo Franchise for LPL 2021". The Papare. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Softlogic Holdings to take ownership of Colombo Franchise for LPL 2021 | Daily FT". www.ft.lk. Retrieved 20 November 2021.