The transaction includes a payment of Rs. 635.3Mn to Ceylon Tea Brokers PLC as purchase consideration & taking over bank and other related party borrowings, making up the balance investment.
The Share Sale and Purchase Agreement, executed on October 30, 2025, covers the acquisition of 100% of the issued shares in Logicare (Private) Limited, with completion to take place upon the fulfilment of specified conditions.
DPL currently ranks among the top ten companies in warehousing and 3PL operations and holds one of the largest container fleets amongst the logistics companies in the country.
Despite operating in a highly fragmented freight forwarding market, DPL continues to capture a growing share, reinforcing its reputation as one of the very few local companies with expertise across all logistics disciplines.
David Pieris Group also acquired in 2022, Pulsar Shipping Agencies (Pvt.) Limited, the shipping arm of Expolanka Holdings PLC to expand its Logistics & Shipping Cluster into ship agency, husbandry services and marine logistics.
This acquisition strengthens DPL’s position as one of Sri Lanka’s leading end to end logistics and supply chain service providers, with operations spanning container, distribution and project logistics related transportation, freight forwarding, custom clearance, 3rd Party Logistics / Warehousing and supply chain management.
By integrating with Logicare’s modern logistics and warehousing capabilities, D P Logistics aims to further enhance its service portfolio, expanding its capacity in line with the country’s growing demand for integrated logistics solutions.
Logicare, established by Ceylon Tea Brokers in 2017, has been providing state-of-the-art warehousing and logistics services.
The sale marks Ceylon Tea Brokers’ complete divestment from its logistics subsidiary as part of its strategy to focus on core tea broking and related services.
This strategic acquisition underscores the David Pieris Group’s commitment to strengthening its presence in high-growth sectors and leveraging synergies across its diversified business portfolio.
With over four decades of business excellence, David Pieris Group stands as one of Sri Lanka’s largest, most diversified and financially stable conglomerates, comprising 30+ companies across sectors such as automotive, financial services, logistics, shipping and marine Services, racing and leisure, real estate and renewable energy.
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Officials from two companies (from left): Mr. Nishok Goonasekera, CEO, Capital Alliance Partners Limited, Mr. Indika De Silva, Executive Director, DPL, Mr. Manjula De Alwis, Non-Executive Director, DPL, Mr. Dhanika de Silva, Director, David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited, Mr. Chrishantha Perera, Director Ceylon Tea Brokers PLC, Mr. Niraj De Mel, Chairman, Ceylon Tea Brokers PLC, Mr. Rohana Dissanayake, Group Chairman and Managing Director, David Pieris Group, Mr. Waruna De Silva, Managing Director, Ceylon Tea Brokers PLC, Mr. Kalum Katipearachchi, Managing Director & CEO, DPL, Mr. Ashan Nissanka, Director, David Pieris Holdings (Private) Limited and Ms. Mavali Weerasinghe, Non-Executive Director, DPL