COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – 26 August 2026 – Dolphin Hotels PLC (CSE: STAF), a prominent player in Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector, has announced that its 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026, at 11:30 a.m. The circular to shareholders, dated 25 August 2026, outlines the procedures for online participation, proxy appointments, and access to the company’s annual report, in adherence to guidelines issued by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).
Virtual Participation and Registration
In line with current regulations, the 45th AGM will be conducted as a virtual meeting. While the Board of Directors and essential officials will be physically present at the LOLC Board Room in Rajagiriya, all shareholders will participate online. Shareholders and proxy holders intending to join the virtual meeting are required to notify the company by submitting a duly completed Registration Form (Annexure I of the circular).
The registration form must be forwarded to corporateservices@lolc.com with the email subject titled “REGISTRATION FORM FOR DOLPHIN AGM 2026” no less than 48 hours before the meeting. This timely submission is crucial to ensure shareholders receive the necessary login information for online participation.
Proxy Appointments and Deadlines
Shareholders unable to attend the virtual AGM may appoint a proxy to represent them. This can be a member of the Board of Directors or any other person, irrespective of whether they are a shareholder of the company. The Form of Proxy, enclosed with the Notice of Meeting, must be completed and submitted by:
- Delivering or posting it to LOLC Corporate Services (Pvt) Ltd at 100/1, Sri Jayawardenapura Mawatha, Rajagiriya.
- Scanning and emailing it to corporateservices@lolc.com with the subject “DOLPHIN AGM PROXY”.
- Sending it by facsimile to +94 112865602.
The deadline for submitting completed proxies is not later than 48 hours before the scheduled time of the AGM, specifically by 11:30 a.m. on Monday, 21st September 2026, to be considered valid.
Access to the Annual Report 2025/26
The Annual Report of Dolphin Hotels PLC for the financial year 2025/26 is readily accessible to shareholders through several platforms:
- The Corporate Website: https://www.brownshotels.com/investor-relations/
- The Colombo Stock Exchange Website: https://www.cse.lk/company-profile?symbol=STAF.N0000
- A dedicated QR Code provided in the circular, accessible via mobile devices.
Shareholders desiring a hard copy of the report can request one by filling out 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.
Key Agenda Items for the 45th AGM
The notice of the meeting outlines several significant items on the agenda for shareholders’ consideration, including:
- Receiving and adopting the Report of the Directors and the Audited Statement of Accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2026.
- Re-election of Directors, including Mr. W D K Jayawardena, Mr. S Furkhan (Independent Director), Dr. J M Swaminathan (Independent Director), and Mr. T Dharmarajah (Independent Director), who retire by rotation or in terms of the Companies Act.
- Re-appointment of M/s Deloitte Partners Chartered Accountants as Auditors for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to agree on their remuneration.
- Approval for the Board of Directors to determine and make donations for the current financial year.
Shareholder Engagement and Queries
Shareholders are encouraged to submit any questions or comments regarding the agenda items listed in the Notice of AGM in advance. Queries can be sent via email to corporateservices@lolc.com, by facsimile to +94 112865602, or by post to the Secretaries, LOLC Corporate Services (Pvt) Ltd, 100/1, Sri Jayawardenapura Mawatha, Rajagiriya. Submissions should be made not less than two days before the meeting to allow for compilation and review by the Board of Directors.
For any further assistance or queries regarding the AGM, shareholders may contact Mrs. Dunisha Perera at the Company Secretariat via telephone on +94 11 7248554 or email at DunishaP@lolc.com.
Dolphin Hotels PLC, through its Secretaries LOLC Corporate Services (Private) Limited, expressed gratitude to its shareholders for their ongoing cooperation.
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