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SLT Group delivers strong 1H 2025 performance with substantial profit growth
The Island
|August 18, 2025
The SLT Group reported strong financial performance for the second quarter and first half of 2025, demonstrating continued momentum through significant improvements in profitability and cost management strategies.
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For the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, SLT Group achieved a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 2.3 billion, compared to a loss of Rs. 479 million in Q2 2024. At company level, SLT PLC recorded a strong rebound with PAT of Rs. 1.3 billion versus a loss of Rs. 14 million year-over-year (YoY), while Mobitel contributed Rs. 587 million compared to a loss of Rs. 610 million in Q2 2024.
The Group's half-year performance was equally impressive, with PAT reaching Rs. 4.3 billion compared toa loss of Rs. 323 million in 1H 2024.
This story is from the August 18, 2025 edition of The Island.
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