Softlogic Holdings PLC is a diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka engaged in ICT, healthcare, retail, financial services, automobiles and leisure.
History
Softlogic began as a software development company in 1991 by Ashok Pathirage and twelve employees. The company later successfully obtained the Dell authorised distributorship in Sri Lanka. Softlogic ventured into the telecommunications sector with a partnership with Dialog Axiata offering corporate and individual Dialog GSM packages. Pathirage who realised the potential of mobile communications acquired the national dealership of Nokia in the year 2000. Softlogic went through a period of aggressive growth between 2006 and 2009 where they entered the retail sector with the acquisition of Uni Walkers (Pvt) Ltd. Softlogic which had begun to diversify entering retail and lifestyle sectors opened furniture stores and showrooms islandwide. Softlogic became the authorised dealer for Panasonic, Samsung, Nokia, Dell, Apple, Candy, Russell Hobbs, Kelvinator adding the brand names within its fold of Consumer Electronics. The branded apparel sector was also growing with the authorised distributor status for the jeanswear brand ‘Levis’ in 2009.
Later Softlogic acquired and renovated Ceysands Hotels and Resorts jointly with Centara chain of Hotels. They also acquired Asiri group of hospitals as well as a large stake in the retail chain ODEL and built a 5-star 24-storey hotel with Movenpick in Colombo.
Sectors
Healthcare
Softlogic Holdings is represented in the healthcare sector by Asiri Health chain of hospitals.
Retail
Consumer Electronics
Branded Apparels - Galleria, ODEL
Furniture
Restaurants - Burger King, Baskin Robbins, Crystal Jade, Popeyes, Delifrance
Softlogic Glomark Supermarkets
Agora Super Stores - Bangladesh
Financial
Softlogic Finance PLC
Softlogic Life Insurance PLC
Softlogic Stockbrokers (Pvt) Ltd
ICT
Softlogic Information Technologies
Softlogic Computers
Softlogic Communications
Softlogic International
Office Automation
Softlogic Australia
Softlogic Mobile Distribution
Automobile
Softlogic Automobiles
Future Automobile
Leisure
Abacus International Lanka
Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa
Movenpick City Hotel
Sports
Softlogic Holdings bought the ownership of Colombo Stars franchise ahead of the 2021 Lanka Premier League.