Colombo, Sri Lanka – 31 August 2026 – Agarapatana Plantations PLC (Company No. PQ 00287376) has officially announced that its Thirty Fourth Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on Friday, 25th September 2026, at 12.00 noon. The announcement, released on 28th August 2026, outlines detailed procedures for shareholder participation in line with the company’s Articles of Association and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) guidelines for virtual meetings.
Virtual Participation: Key Dates and Registration
In a continued effort to ensure accessibility and convenience, the AGM will be conducted entirely online. Shareholders keen to participate are required to complete and submit a Registration Form, which is attached to the circular and also available on the CSE website. This form must reach the Registered Office of the Company’s Secretaries, Corporate Managers and Secretaries (Pvt) Ltd, located at 8-5/2, Leyden Bastian Road, York Arcade Building, Colombo 1, or be sent via e-mail to APLAGM2026@CMSL.LK, at least three days prior to the meeting date.
Upon successful receipt of the duly completed Registration Form, the Company’s Secretaries will provide eligible shareholders or their nominated proxies with the virtual meeting login information via email. For optimal participation, shareholders are advised to download the “Zoom Mobile App” for smartphone access or the “Zoom Desktop App” for computer access.
Accessing the Annual Report and Submitting Queries
The Annual Report of Agarapatana Plantations PLC for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2026 is readily available for viewing on the CSE website. Shareholders can access it directly via the company’s profile page: https://www.cse.lk/company-profile?symbol=AGPL.N0000.
For those preferring a printed copy, a written request must be submitted using the “Form of Request,” also available on the CSE website. This form should be returned to the Company’s Secretaries or emailed to APLAGM2026@CMSL.LK. Printed copies will be dispatched within eight market days, subject to postal service conditions.
Shareholders unable to attend the virtual meeting but wishing to raise questions are encouraged to send their queries in writing to the Company’s Secretaries via email (APLAGM2026@CMSL.LK) or post, no less than five days before the AGM date. This allows the Board of Directors sufficient time to address them during the meeting.
Important Resolutions and Proxy Voting
The Thirty Fourth AGM agenda includes several critical items for shareholder consideration:
- Receiving and considering the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2026.
- Re-election of Mr. K.G. Punchihewa as a Director in accordance with the Articles of Association.
- Re-appointment of Mr. S.D.R. Arudpragasam and Mr. S.S. Poholiyadde as Directors, both of whom have attained the age of seventy years. Special Resolutions have been received from a shareholder to exempt these directors from the age limit specified in Section 210 of the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007.
- Authorisation for Directors to determine contributions to charities.
- Re-appointment of Messrs. Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants, as Auditors and authorisation for Directors to determine their remuneration.
Shareholders unable to attend the meeting are strongly encouraged to exercise their right to vote by proxy. The Form of Proxy, enclosed with the circular, allows members to appoint a proxy (who need not be a member of the Company) to attend and vote on their behalf. The completed Form of Proxy must be deposited at the Registered Office of the Company’s Secretaries no less than forty-eight hours before the scheduled meeting time.
Assistance and Contact Information
For any assistance with downloading or accessing the Annual Report, or with general queries, shareholders can contact:
- Mr. Jehan Ratnakumar: 011 2344485-9 or jehan@cmsl.lk (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on working days).
For assistance regarding printed copies of the Annual Report, contact:
- Ms. Monisha Selvam: 011 2344485-9 or monisha@cmsl.lk
- Ms. Shifa Farook: 011 2344485-9 or shifa@cmsl.lk
- Ms. Veniza John Kennedy: 011 2344485-9 or veniza@cmsl.lk
Agarapatana Plantations PLC emphasizes the importance of shareholder participation in the upcoming AGM to discuss the company’s performance, elect directors, and address key corporate governance matters.
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