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fast forward!
2009 was a hugely significant year in local
history - as, for the first time in over thirty years,
the nation was empowered to grasp the opportunities
we have sought for so long. Since 1868, the Aitken Spence
Group has been an icon of leadership and solid value to
every Sri Lankan corporate, at every level. And today we
are ready to fast forward into the many challenges that
lie ahead.
Creating value shall remain our guiding principle
as a bluechip corporate that is also an engine
of growth, joining all Sri Lankans to drive
national development fast forward,
across the island.
ServicesStrategic InvestmentsCargo LogisticsTourism
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Services
Sector
Given its strategicgeographical position in
South Asia, Sri Lanka ispoised to become aservice hub in the region.
Aitken Spence has takenadvantage of this
positioning to realise ourvision of expandingregionally to drive ourmultifaceted Company
forward as a respectedindustry leader. The
Services sector
encompasses the Groupsinterests in financialservices, insurance, theoperation andmaintenance of power
plants and real estatedevelopment. We arealso the agents for theworld renownedinternational elevator
agency OTIS.
StrategicInvestmentsSector
A successful
conglomerate isreinforced by astuteinvestments andstrategic partnerships.The Groups diversifiedinterests in identifiedgrowth sectors such as
power generation,plantations and garmentmanufacture, lie within
its strategic investmentssector. These diverseinvestments have provedto be significantinitiatives, with vigorousactivity and returnsensuring our sustainedgrowth within keysectors of the economy.
CargoLogisticsSector
Aitken Spence has playeda significant role in
maritime trade inSri Lanka and has beenin the business of linershiping agencies formany years. Ourintegrated offering ofair-sea freight
forwarding,warehousing,distribution, courier andtransport provides a
total, seamless solutionto the importers and theexporters. The sector hasthe distinction of beingthe first Sri Lankanentity to venture into
port efficiencyenhancement operationsoverseas.
Tourism
Sector
Aitken Spence is aleading player in travel
and tourism, owningand managing a chainof luxury hotels andresorts in Sri Lanka, the
Maldives, India andOman. Three decades ofexperience in hotels givesus an expert edge indesigning, building andmanaging properties.
Our travel sector coversthe full spectrum oftravel related activities
from inbound tooutbound travel and isthe general sales agent
for some of the mostprestigious internationalairlines.
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fast forward!
2009 was a hugely significant year in local
history - as, for the first time in over thirty years,
the nation was empowered to grasp the opportunities
we have sought for so long. Since 1868, the Aitken Spence
Group has been an icon of leadership and solid value to
every Sri Lankan corporate, at every level. And today we
are ready to fast forward into the many challenges that
lie ahead.
Creating value shall remain our guiding principle
as a bluechip corporate that is also an engine
of growth, joining all Sri Lankans to drive
national development fast forward,
across the island.
ServicesStrategic InvestmentsCargo LogisticsTourism
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Services
Sector
Given its strategicgeographical position in
South Asia, Sri Lanka ispoised to become aservice hub in the region.
Aitken Spence has takenadvantage of this
positioning to realise ourvision of expandingregionally to drive ourmultifaceted Company
forward as a respectedindustry leader. The
Services sector
encompasses the Groupsinterests in financialservices, insurance, theoperation andmaintenance of power
plants and real estatedevelopment. We arealso the agents for theworld renownedinternational elevator
agency OTIS.
StrategicInvestmentsSector
A successful
conglomerate isreinforced by astuteinvestments andstrategic partnerships.The Groups diversifiedinterests in identifiedgrowth sectors such as
power generation,plantations and garmentmanufacture, lie within
its strategic investmentssector. These diverseinvestments have provedto be significantinitiatives, with vigorousactivity and returnsensuring our sustainedgrowth within keysectors of the economy.
CargoLogisticsSector
Aitken Spence has playeda significant role in
maritime trade inSri Lanka and has beenin the business of linershiping agencies formany years. Ourintegrated offering ofair-sea freight
forwarding,warehousing,distribution, courier andtransport provides a
total, seamless solutionto the importers and theexporters. The sector hasthe distinction of beingthe first Sri Lankanentity to venture into
port efficiencyenhancement operationsoverseas.
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fast forward!
2009 was a hugely significant year in local
history - as, for the first time in over thirty years,
the nation was empowered to grasp the opportunities
we have sought for so long. Since 1868, the Aitken Spence
Group has been an icon of leadership and solid value to
every Sri Lankan corporate, at every level. And today we
are ready to fast forward into the many challenges that
lie ahead.
Creating value shall remain our guiding principle
as a bluechip corporate that is also an engine
of growth, joining all Sri Lankans to drive
national development fast forward,
across the island.
ServicesStrategic InvestmentsCargo Logistics
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StrategicInvestmentsSector
A successful
conglomerate isreinforced by astuteinvestments andstrategic partnerships.The Groups diversifiedinterests in identifiedgrowth sectors such as
power generation,plantations and garmentmanufacture, lie within
its strategic investmentssector. These diverseinvestments have provedto be significantinitiatives, with vigorousactivity and returnsensuring our sustainedgrowth within keysectors of the economy.
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fast forward!
2009 was a hugely significant year in local
history - as, for the first time in over thirty years,
the nation was empowered to grasp the opportunities
we have sought for so long. Since 1868, the Aitken Spence
Group has been an icon of leadership and solid value to
every Sri Lankan corporate, at every level. And today we
are ready to fast forward into the many challenges that
lie ahead.
Creating value shall remain our guiding principle
as a bluechip corporate that is also an engine
of growth, joining all Sri Lankans to drive
national development fast forward,
across the island.
ServicesStrategic Investments
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Services
Sector
Given its strategicgeographical position in
South Asia, Sri Lanka ispoised to become aservice hub in the region.
Aitken Spence has takenadvantage of this
positioning to realise ourvision of expandingregionally to drive ourmultifaceted Company
forward as a respectedindustry leader. The
Services sector
encompasses the Groupsinterests in financialservices, insurance, theoperation andmaintenance of power
plants and real estatedevelopment. We arealso the agents for theworld renownedinternational elevator
agency OTIS.
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fast forward!
2009 was a hugely significant year in local
history - as, for the first time in over thirty years,
the nation was empowered to grasp the opportunities
we have sought for so long. Since 1868, the Aitken Spence
Group has been an icon of leadership and solid value to
every Sri Lankan corporate, at every level. And today we
are ready to fast forward into the many challenges that
lie ahead.
Creating value shall remain our guiding principle
as a bluechip corporate that is also an engine
of growth, joining all Sri Lankans to drive
national development fast forward,
across the island.
Services
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Annual Report 2009 - 2010
fast forward!
2009 was a hugely significant year in local
history - as, for the first time in over thirty years,
the nation was empowered to grasp the opportunities
we have sought for so long. Since 1868, the Aitken Spence
Group has been an icon of leadership and solid value to
every Sri Lankan corporate, at every level. And today we
are ready to fast forward into the many challenges that
lie ahead.
Creating value shall remain our guiding principle
as a bluechip corporate that is also an engine
of growth, joining all Sri Lankans to drive
national development fast forward,
across the island.
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