Colombo, Sri Lanka – 29 August 2026 – The Nuwara Eliya Hotels Company PLC (CSE: NEH) has issued a supplementary notice to its shareholders regarding the arrangements for its 134th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the financial year 2025/26. In line with prevailing guidelines, the Board of Directors has opted to conduct the highly anticipated AGM virtually via an online platform on Wednesday, 30th September 2026, as originally outlined in the Notice of Meeting.
This decision aligns with the Colombo Stock Exchange’s (CSE) guidelines for holding shareholder meetings through audio/visual means, emphasizing the company’s commitment to ensuring shareholder participation while prioritizing safety and convenience. The Nuwara Eliya Hotels Company PLC, a prominent entity in Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector, encourages all shareholders to participate actively in this important annual event.
Key Instructions for Virtual Participation
Shareholders wishing to attend the virtual 134th AGM are advised to note the following crucial procedures:
- Meeting Format: The AGM will be held entirely virtually through an online platform, with only essential key officials physically present at the venue to administer formalities.
- Registration: To participate, shareholders must complete and forward the duly perfected Registration Form (Annexure 1), which is enclosed with the Notice of Meeting and Form of Proxy. This form should be submitted to Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC, Secretaries, at 236, Galle Road, Colombo 3, or emailed to mercantile@mi.com.lk. The registration must be completed at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time.
- Login Information: Upon verification of registration details, adequate arrangements will be made for shareholders to receive their login information in advance of the meeting. Only registered shareholders or their duly appointed proxy holders will be granted access to the virtual platform.
- Joining the Meeting: It is strongly recommended that shareholders and proxy holders join the AGM at least 15 minutes prior to its commencement. The digital platform will be active 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. The Company stresses that it will not be responsible or liable for any misuse or unauthorized use of the login information.
- Shareholder Engagement: Opportunities will be provided for shareholders to raise questions or comments on matters listed on the Agenda during the meeting. Alternatively, questions can be forwarded in advance to the email address mercantile@mi.com.lk.
- Online Voting: Voting on all items listed on the Agenda will be conducted using the online platform. Shareholders and proxy holders will receive a comprehensive briefing on the voting procedure before the AGM begins.
Future Updates
The company has assured that in the event of any further actions required in relation to the meeting, or due to any new guidelines, directives, or orders issued by the Government of Sri Lanka, notices will be promptly given through an announcement to the Colombo Stock Exchange and/or publication on the company’s official website, www.thegrandhotelnuwaraeliya.com.
The Board of Directors extends its gratitude to the shareholders for their continued cooperation and support, essential for ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted Annual General Meeting, and looks forward to their virtual attendance.
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