Around 942,184 shares of Hayleys traded between a high of Rs. 366 and a low of Rs. 360 before closing at Rs. 360.80, down by Rs. 4.20. Of the quantities traded 937,000 shares were done at Rs. 360 each.
VOL is controlled by Dhammika Perera, who controls 31% stake of Hayleys in addition to being Deputy Chairman. Godamunne, didn’t accept the mandatory offer from Dhammika early this year at Rs. 380 per share. It is believed that Godamunne and connected parties had exited from Hayleys. As at 31 June, 2011, he via his wife had held around 807,000 shares.
http://www.ft.lk/2011/08/19/vallibel-one-buys-1-2-stake-in-hayleys-from-godamune/
EPF buys more of VOL
Biggest fund EPF continued its aggressive buying into Vallibel One Ltd., yesterday as well.
Around 8 million shares of VOL traded between a high of Rs. 30.20 and a low of Rs. 29.30 before closing at Rs. 29.60, down by 20 cents.Of the quantity traded EPF is estimated to have bought 4 million shares at Rs. 30 each with the seller being Nimal Perera who is also the Executive Deputy Chairman of VOL.
http://www.ft.lk/2011/08/19/epf-buys-more-of-vol/