The deal, which has gone through during last week has seen Perera buying a share at a price of Rs. 300.
Perera, who is also the Deputy Chairman of the Hayleys PLC is the top shareholder of the diversified group.
He along with the firms controlled by him, now owns a total of 48.38% stake of the Hayleys group.
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