Lanka ORIX Leasing Company PLC

Lanka ORIX Leasing Company PLC (LOLC) is a diversified financial and industrial conglomerate headquartered in Sri Lanka. Established in 1981, LOLC has evolved from a pioneering leasing company into a multifaceted group with significant interests in various sectors, including financial services, agriculture, real estate, renewable energy, and leisure and hospitality. The company operates across multiple countries, including Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Tanzania, Malawi, Egypt, Kenya, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, the Maldives, Mauritius, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. This extensive geographical presence underscores LOLC's commitment to promoting financial inclusion and economic development in emerging markets.

LOLC's investment strategy is characterized by a diversified portfolio that spans multiple asset classes, including fixed income, private equity, real estate, and venture capital. The company focuses on various stages of investment, ranging from early-stage ventures to growth, late-stage, buyouts, turnarounds, and distressed assets. This comprehensive approach enables LOLC to cater to a wide array of investment opportunities, aligning with its mission to empower communities and foster sustainable economic growth. The company's investments are spread across numerous industries, such as financial services, agriculture, real estate, renewable energy, leisure and hospitality, healthcare, education, construction, telecommunications, retail, automotive, technology, media, transportation, and logistics.

Over the years, LOLC has demonstrated a strong track record of profitability and growth. By 2019/20, the company was among the most profitable in Sri Lanka, adopting an aggressive expansion strategy that included significant investments in countries like Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Zambia. In January 2021, LOLC's market capitalization exceeded $1 billion, reflecting its robust financial performance and investor confidence. The company's success is attributed to its diversified business model, strategic investments, and commitment to sustainable development, positioning LOLC as a leading player in the financial and industrial sectors in Sri Lanka and beyond.