Hayleys posts PBT of Rs 4.8 billion in best year in Group history

A challenging operating environment notwithstanding, Hayleys Group has posted its best annual earnings in the history of the 134 year old conglomerate in Sri Lanka, tripling net profit in FY 2011-12.
With its Agriculture, Hand Protection, Purification and Transportation sectors turning in particularly strong performances, the Group improved turnover to Rs 62.5 billion, growing by Rs 8.1 billion or 15 per cent over the 12 months ending 31st March 2012.