Colombo, Sri Lanka – 28 August 2026 – Bogawantalawa Tea Estates PLC (CSE: BOPL) has issued a circular to its shareholders detailing the arrangements for its Thirty-Third (33rd) Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company announced that the AGM will be convened as a virtual meeting on Wednesday, 30th September 2026, at 10:30 a.m., underscoring its commitment to shareholder engagement while prioritizing safety and convenience.
Virtual Meeting Format and Participation
In line with contemporary practices and to ensure broad participation, the 33rd AGM will primarily be held virtually through the Zoom online meeting platform. Only key officials essential for the administration of the meeting formalities will be physically present at the venue. All other participants, including shareholders and proxy holders, are required to join remotely.
Registration and Proxy Appointment Procedures
Shareholders wishing to participate in the virtual AGM must notify the Company of their intention by completing and submitting a Registration Form. This form, along with detailed guidelines, is available on the company’s corporate website and the official website of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).
- Registration Deadline: Duly completed Registration Forms must reach the Company’s Registrars, Corporate Solutions Unit, Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited, either by post or email (AGM_EGM_Registrars@cds.lk), not later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.
- Proxy Appointments: Shareholders unable to attend virtually may appoint a proxy to participate and vote on their behalf. The Form of Proxy should be completed with voting preferences and deposited at the Registered Office of the Company (Metrocorp Building, 1st Floor, No.150A, Nawala Road, Nugegoda) not less than thirty-six (36) hours before the meeting. Details of the appointed proxy must also be provided in the Registration Form.
Online Meeting Access and Electronic Voting
Upon successful verification of registration, participants will receive login credentials via email approximately twenty-four (24) hours before the AGM. The company advises participants to download the Zoom Mobile App for smartphones or the Zoom Desktop App for computers, or to access via a compatible web browser. Participants should join the meeting at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time.
Shareholders and proxy holders will be able to raise questions or comments using the Q&A feature or “Raise Hand” function on Zoom. Voting on resolutions will be conducted electronically through a dedicated online polling application integrated with the virtual meeting platform. Detailed instructions on the voting process will be explained prior to the meeting, with a sixty (60) second window allocated for casting votes on each resolution.
Accessing the Annual Report 2025/2026
The Annual Report, including the Financial Statements of Bogawantalawa Tea Estates PLC for the year ended 31st March 2026, is accessible electronically on the Company’s website (https://www.bogawantalawa.com/) and the Colombo Stock Exchange website (https://www.cse.lk/company-profile?symbol=BOPL.N0000). Shareholders who prefer a printed copy can submit a Request Form to the Company’s Registered Office, which will be dispatched within eight market days of receipt.
Shareholder Support and Further Information
For any difficulties related to connecting to the virtual AGM, obtaining a printed Annual Report, or for general queries regarding the AGM, shareholders may contact Mr. Ushan Harshana at 011-2 510 000 or via email at ushan@bpl.lk. Queries related to the AGM resolutions should also be submitted to Mr. Harshana by email not later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.
The Notice of Meeting, Form of Proxy, Registration Form, Request Form, and Guidelines for Virtual Participation are all available on both the company’s website and the CSE website, ensuring shareholders have comprehensive access to all necessary documents.
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