Colombo, 26 August 2026 – Brown & Company PLC (CSE: BRWN.N0000), a diversified conglomerate with a rich history in Sri Lanka, has announced its 134th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on Thursday, 24th September 2026, at 11:00 a.m. This decision aligns with the ongoing guidelines issued by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to ensure the safety and convenience of all stakeholders.
The announcement, made on 25 August 2026, outlined the procedures for shareholder participation, proxy appointments, and access to essential documents, reinforcing the company’s commitment to transparency and robust corporate governance.
Virtual Participation and Registration Process
In adherence to current regulatory frameworks, the 134th AGM will primarily be an online audio-visual meeting. While the Board of Directors and key officials crucial for the meeting’s administration will be physically present at the registered office, all shareholders are required to participate online. To facilitate seamless participation, Brown & Company PLC has outlined a clear registration process:
- Shareholders and proxy holders intending to participate online must complete the Registration Form (Annexure I of the Circular to Shareholders).
- The duly completed form should be submitted via email to corporateservices@lolc.com with the subject titled “REGISTRATION FORM FOR BCL AGM 2026”.
- This submission must be made not less than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting, meaning by 11:00 a.m. on 22nd September 2026, to receive the necessary login information.
Access to Annual Report 2025/26
The company has made the Annual Report for the financial year 2025/26 readily accessible through multiple digital channels:
- Via the corporate website: https://www.brownsgroup.com/investor-relations
- Through the Colombo Stock Exchange website: https://www.cse.lk/pages/company-profile/company-profile.component.html?symbol=BRWN.N0000
- An accessible QR Code is also provided for mobile device users.
Shareholders preferring a hard copy of the Annual Report can request one by completing the Form of Request (Annexure II) and sending it to the Company. A printed copy will be dispatched within eight market days from the date of receipt of the request, subject to prevailing circumstances.
Proxy Appointments and Shareholder Queries
Shareholders unable to attend the virtual meeting have the option to appoint a proxy. This can be a member of the Board of Directors or any other individual/representative. The Form of Proxy, enclosed with the Notice of Meeting, must be delivered or posted to LOLC Corporate Services (Pvt) Ltd, Secretaries of Brown & Company PLC, at 4th Floor, No.34, Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Mawatha, Colombo 03. Alternatively, it can be scanned and emailed to corporateservices@lolc.com (subject: “BCLPLC PROXY”) or sent via facsimile to +94 112865602. The deadline for submitting proxies is 11:00 a.m. on 22nd September 2026.
To ensure that all shareholder concerns are addressed, the company encourages the submission of questions or comments on agenda items in advance. These can be sent via email to corporateservices@lolc.com, facsimile to +94 112865602, or post to LOLC Corporate Services (Pvt) Ltd, at the aforementioned address, not less than two days before the meeting. This allows the Company Secretaries to compile and forward queries to the Board for discussion during the AGM.
Key Agenda Items for the 134th AGM
The Notice of Meeting outlines several ordinary business items for shareholders’ consideration:
- Receiving and considering the Directors’ Report and Statement of Accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2026, along with the Auditors’ Report thereon.
- Re-electing Mrs. K.U. Amarasinghe as a Non-Executive Director, who retires by rotation in accordance with the Articles of Association.
- Re-appointing M/s. Deloitte Partners, Chartered Accountants, as the External Auditors for the ensuing financial year and authorising the Directors to fix their remuneration.
- Approving, in terms of the Companies (Donations) Act (No. 26 of 1951), the making of donations by the Directors as determined by them for the current financial year and until the next Annual General Meeting.
Shareholders seeking further clarification can contact Mrs. Jean Vaas or Mrs. Dhanuksha Vethaviyasar at the Company Secretariat via telephone at +94 11 5063000 or email at Jean@LOLC.com or dhanuksha.v@brownsgroup.com.
The Board of Directors extends its gratitude to the shareholders for their continued cooperation and understanding as the company adapts to modern and efficient meeting protocols.
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