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E-Sun Import Aug 04, Colombo: MAS Holdings launched a new venture by acquiring the
Export assets of BAM Knitting (Pvt) Ltd., a leading fabric manufacturing and
finishing operation in Sri Lanka. MAS Holdings takes the majority stake in
the new venture, with BAM Knitting as its joint venture partner.

This investment further enhances MAS’ capabilities in the knitting,

dyeing, and printing space for cotton fabrics and expands its backward
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Open vertical integration on the island.

The new joint venture will benefit from the technical resources and expertise of MAS, following the appointment of MAS
specialists to key roles in the company, as well as MAS’ vast global experience in apparel and textile manufacturing.
Significant synergies are expected from the acquisition, including production capacity enhancements and collaborations
on new product developments.

“This acquisition is timely, both from the perspective of MAS and the Sri Lankan economy,” said Suren Fernando, CEO of
MAS Holdings. “It enables MAS to increase the verticality of our Sri Lankan operations and mitigates the increasing
volatility of global supply chains and costs of logistics while increasing the overall value added by MAS. It also highlights
our continued confidence in Sri Lanka as a sustainable and competitive destination for apparel manufacturing, despite
the ongoing economic challenges.”

“This new investment also serves as an endorsement of MAS’ continued confidence in the Sri Lankan apparel industry,
especially at a time the island nation is undergoing many economic challenges,” Fernando added. “Initiatives of this
nature are critical in ensuring the country’s long-term economic resilience and stability by helping to reduce its imports
and strengthen exports. MAS takes pride in providing leadership to these efforts as Sri Lanka’s largest exporter.”

Amandha Fernando, the CEO of BAM Knitting, who will be at the helm of the new organisation, added that “The
acquisition by MAS will undoubtedly elevate the capabilities that were developed at BAM, and MAS’ lean manufacturing
processes, product development expertise and the strong people-centric ethos will surely transform the existing
operation into a truly world-class business”.

The investment is part of MAS’ strategy to further strengthen operations in Sri Lanka, from where the company sources
50% of its raw material requirement, as a key hub for complex apparel products. As part of this strategy, MAS will
continue to optimise and grow its capacity in Sri Lanka, focusing on aggressive productivity improvements and increased
agility.

For more information visit: https://www.masholdings.com/

Image Caption: Standing from left: Bhanuja Bandara - Director Operations, BAM Knitting (Pvt) Ltd., Prasanna Jayasekera
- Group Finance Director, MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd., Asela Jayasinghe - Chief Financial Officer, BAM Knitting (Pvt) Ltd.,
Amandha Fernando - Managing Director, BAM Knitting (Pvt) Ltd., Suren Fernando - Chief Executive Officer, MAS Holdings
(Pvt) Ltd., Shakthi Ranatunga - Chief Operating Officer, MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd., Dinouk Sirisena - Director Operations,
MAS Holdings Pvt. Ltd. and Isuri Beneragama - Deputy General Manager - Corporate Finance, MAS Holdings Pvt. Ltd.

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