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About the theme The art of Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) was introduced in 600 AD and involves great concentration and skill in both mind and body. Precision is key as lack of confidence is easily spotted in the deliberate strokes. “Do” which means path is a way of clearing the mind and being in total harmony with oneself. As ink marks paper, we have made our presence felt with a diverse business portfolio. Every brush stroke represents our deliberate actions within the economy and they have changed the industry. We have remained fluid and adaptive and this year stands as a testament to our solidity which has allowed us to be more focused and streamlined. Our confidence has shone through each movement, a vision of clarity, and as we create a fusion with Japanese solidity and processes, we mark the next stage of our growth and the infinite potential that it unlocks for our future. Expolanka Holdings PLC | Annual Report 2014/15 1 Contents Report Approach 04 About the Group 05 SG Holdings Japan Global Presence 06 Expolanka Global Presence 07 Expolanka Global Offices08 Key Milestones of Expolanka Group 09 News Highlights 11 Financial Highlights 15 CONTEXT Chairman’s Statement 19 CEO’s Review 23 Board of Directors 30 Senior Management Team 34 MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS GROUP WIDE COMMENTARY Global Economic Trend 40 Sri Lankan Economy Maintains Momentum 41 Group Financial Performance 44 Group Strategy 49 Fusing Sustainability: The Strategy 52 Management Approach to Core Sustainability Agenda 62 G4 Index in Accordance with “Core” 90 Independent Assurance Report 96 Sector Snapshot 98 Freight & Logistics 104 Travel & Leisure 120 International Trading & Manufacturing 128 Investments & Services 134 2 Expolanka Holdings PLC | Annual Report 2014/15 STEWARDSHIP Chairman’s Statement on Corporate Governance Report 140 Corporate Governance Report 141 Risk Management Report 156 Remuneration Committee Report 161 FINANCIAL REPORT Annual Report of the Board of Directors on the Affairs of the Company 164 The Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities 169 Audit Committee Report 170 Independent Auditor’s Report 173 Statement of Financial Position 174 Statement of Profit or Loss175 Statement of Comprehensive Income 176 Statement of Changes in Equity 177 Statement of Cash Flows 178 Notes to the Financial Statements 179 Group Real Estate Portfolio 224 5 Year Summary 225 Share Information 226 Notice of Meeting 230 Form of Proxy 231 Expolanka Holdings PLC | Annual Report 2014/15 3 The Report Approach G4-28, 29, 30, portrayed as integrated and fully aligned Methodology & Data Measurement 31, 32 to one another. Techniques This Report has been prepared by a In doing so, this Report also fully utilises cross-functional team comprising of G4 the Sustainability Reporting Framework financial, risk and governance, corporate developed by the Global Reporting communications and sustainability PROCESS FOR Initiative (GRI) as a complimenting stewards, appointed and reporting to the DEFINING THE reporting framework. Through the Management Committee of the Board, REPORT CONTENT adoption of this universally-applicable, but under the direction of the Chairman comparable framework for disclosure and Chief Executive Officer of the Group. of information, the Group in its Report boundary & scope sustainability reporting strives to comply Data measurement and data collation is Effort has been made towards achieving with specific ‘Reporting principles’ and an inherent process that is embedded completeness of the report with regard to ‘Reporting Guidance’ as laid out by the into the daily processes of the Group. the dimensions of scope and boundary G4 guidelines and indicator protocols The information and data herein are for the reporting period. This report for economic, environment, human sourced from the relevant representatives covers the performance of the entity rights, labour, product responsibility of the divisions at the Holding Expolanka Holdings PLC for the reporting and societal performance. In the Company and the representatives of period April 2014 to March 2015 and is financial year under review, the Group the sustainability sub committees at presented as an integrated report that will be reporting in accordance option the subsidiaries. The information and aims to give a holistic Group perspective as ‘core’ for this Report and have data for materiality and completeness of sustainable business practice and disclosed information under the GRI 4 were further clarified and validated performance. with the external assurance provided by from the senior management of the Ernst &Young Auditors for the Report. respective operations. All financial and 2013/2014 sustainability report fulfilled HR statistical data have been extracted Principles and reporting guidelines: the criteria in accordance with option from the Group’s ERP system - Oracle International Integrated Reporting as “core”. However, in the medium and HCM system respectively. Specific Council (IIRC) & Global Reporting term, the Group seeks to gradually processes aimed at documentation Initiative (GRI) improve on the reporting to meet GRI of financial and sustainable business This integrated report has been produced compliance in accordance with option as practice are undertaken on a daily and based on the principles laid out by ‘Comprehensive’. weekly basis under each of the business the International Integrated Reporting sectors and their individual companies. Council (IIRC) and its Integrated This information is in turn collated and Reporting Framework. By doing so the Materiality analysed at Group level, periodically. Group recognises and accepts that As outlined in the GRI guidelines, the the application of integrated reporting Group recognises and accepts the principles and concepts will bring greater importance of materiality. This Report Inquiries & Key Contact cohesion and efficiency to the reporting covers topics and indicators that reflect Any queries and clarifications related to process. The Group is cognizant of the Group’s significant economic, the information and data presented in this the fact that in today’s commercial environmental and social impacts or Report to be directed to: framework business strategy and that would substantively influence sustainability are interlocking elements in the assessments and decisions of its Paddy Weerasekera the effort towards laying a foundation for stakeholders. Head of Marketing , Corporate sustainable business practice. Strategy, Communications & CSR risk, performance and sustainability [email protected] are indivisible and hence can only be 4 Expolanka Holdings PLC | Annual Report 2014/15 About Us G4-56 ABOUT THE GROUP The story of Expolanka starts in 1978 as Expolanka’s rise to being one of the worldwide. The Group continues to the Sri Lankan economy was liberalized largest conglomerates in Sri Lanka has explore new emerging markets with a and the flagship company Expolanka been achieved through a well strategized view to expand its global operations. Limited was established. Initially a growth plan. Expolanka operates in pioneer exporter of fresh produce, various business sectors, globally In 2014, the Group forged a strategic Expolanka was one of the first winners represented by many industries in many partnership with SG Holdings Group, of the prestigious Presidential Award in business units. Each business unit over a leading logistics group in Japan, this category. Emerging unobtrusively the years has maintained its competitive which includes Sagawa Express, one as a strong and dynamic group of advantage by evolving and looking at of the largest delivery companies in companies, Expolanka has been focused business strategies. Japan. Following the partnership with gradually but steadily consolidating and Expoloanka, SG Holdings has a strong sustaining growth. Expolanka’s expansion to international presence in the Asian Region with 24 markets commenced in 1992, and within locally incorporated subsidiaries outside a very short span of time, the Group’s Japan including China, Vietnam and network of operations has spanned Singapore. EXPOLANKA 360° COVENANT Expolanka has been in operation since 1978 We are headquartered in Colombo, Sri “Building a great business with a dare Lanka Our workforce is 2,731 and growing Our network spans across 20 countries to do spirit” in Asia, Africa, USA and the Middle East We live by the covenant of “Building a great business with a dare to do spirit” OUR CULTURE EXPOLANKA CORE Since inception, an ambience of tradition and integrity has been the bedrock of all VALUES our business activities. As a result, this strong heritage endures today with honesty 5 We will always follow ethical and reliability strongly embedded into our working culture. As a forward looking business principles in transacting organisation, our dare-to-do spirit has added dynamism to this ethical bias. Our & managing business commitment to being a relentless learning organisation adds a competitive edge to our businesses as we strive to be a value champion to our stakeholders. 5 Caring for stakeholder’s interests 5 Commitment to Excellence 5 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Expolanka Holdings PLC | Annual Report 2014/15 5 SG Holdings Japan Global Presence USA Japan Korea Taiwan Laos Hong Kong India Thailand Philippines Vietnam Cambodia Malayasia Singapore Indonesia 6 Expolanka Holdings PLC | Annual Report 2014/15 Expolanka Global Presence G4-6, 8 USA China Pakistan Egypt Bangaladesh Qatar Hong Kong UAE India Vietnam Cambodia Philippines Sri