C T Holdings
C T Holdings PLC formerly known as Ceylon Theatres Limited, is one of the largest conglomerate companies in Sri Lanka. The company is incorporated in 1928 by Chittampalam A. Gardiner and quoted in the Colombo Stock Exchange ever since. In 2019, Brand Finance ranked C T Holdings eighth amongst the most valuable conglomerates in Sri Lanka with a brand value LKR18,981 million. C T Holdings also ranked eighth in the "LMD 100", a list of leading listed companies in Sri Lanka by the business magazine, "LMD". History. Ceylon Theatres Limited was founded by Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner  in 1928 mainly focusing on the entertainment industry. In 1981, under the leadership of Albert A. Page the company acquired Millers and Cargills venturing into retailing and distribution. In 1991 the company build the Majestic City shopping complex and cineplex. Empire Residencies, a 37 and 33 storeyed residential apartment twin-tower completed in 2009. In 2010, the company name was changed from Ceylon Theatres to C T Holdings. Kotmale Holdings, a dairy products manufacturing company is acquired in 2011. The company acquired a license to operate a commercial bank, and Cargills Bank was launched in 2014. In the same year  Cargills Square was established in Jaffna. In 2015, Empire Cineplex was established in Arcade Independence Square. Operations. The company operates cinemas such as Regal Colombo, Empire, and Majestic cinemas. The company has been described as one of the most traditionally managed family-held businesses in the country. C T Holdings operates KFC and TGI Fridays franchises in Sri Lanka.