Colombo, 31 August 2026 – Alpha Fire Services PLC, a prominent entity listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), today announced the filing of its Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) and accompanying Form of Proxy. This crucial corporate governance update was made public alongside the company’s Annual Report for the financial year ended 31st March 2026, providing shareholders with comprehensive details ahead of the upcoming meeting.
The Annual General Meeting of Alpha Fire Services PLC is scheduled to take place on Monday, 21st September 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting is set to address several key resolutions vital to the company’s governance and future direction, underscoring the importance of shareholder participation.
Key Agenda for the 2026 AGM
Shareholders will be invited to deliberate and vote on a range of important matters, as outlined in the notice. The agenda includes:
- To receive and consider the Directors’ Report for the year ended 31st March 2026, along with the Auditors’ Report thereon.
- To receive and consider the Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended 31st March 2026, also accompanied by the Auditors’ Report.
- The appointment of JEROME ANTHONY RAYNER WIJEYESINGHE as a Director, who retires by rotation in accordance with Article 85 of the Articles of Association.
- The appointment of DUMINDA MAHALI WEERASEKARE as a Director, similarly retiring by rotation under Article 85 of the Articles of Association.
- To authorise the Directors to determine the remuneration of the Auditors, Messrs K P M G Ford Rhodes, who are deemed to have been reappointed as Auditors as per Section 158 of the Companies Act No.07 of 2007.
Understanding the Proxy Form
Recognising the diverse commitments of its shareholders, Alpha Fire Services PLC has made provisions for proxy voting. The Form of Proxy allows shareholders who are unable to attend the AGM in person to appoint a representative to speak and vote on their behalf. The document lists several default proxies, including Athukorala Udamullage Asantha Menaka Athukorala, Kurukulasooriya Mark Anthony Viraj Fernando, Jerome Anthony Rayner Wijeyesinghe, Duminda Mahali Weerasekare, Thira Ravindu Gajavikum Kalamulla, and Mestiyage Don Janaka Ravi Goonetilleke.
Instructions for Shareholders
To ensure a smooth proxy submission process, shareholders are advised to adhere to the following key instructions:
- The Form of Proxy must be duly filled with all mandatory details, signed, and dated.
- If signed by an Attorney, the relative power of attorney must accompany the proxy form for registration, if not already registered with the Company.
- For corporate entities, the Form of Proxy should be executed as specified in their Articles of Association.
- Shareholders can indicate their preference for or against each resolution. In the absence of specific instructions, the appointed proxy may exercise their discretion.
- Completed Forms of Proxy must reach the Company Secretary via email at shama@virtualmng.lk or by post to the registered address (Level 08, 100/1 , Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka) no less than forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled time of the meeting.
Mandatory details required on the proxy form include the shareholder’s NIC/PP/Company Registration No., Folio No., email address, mobile number, and fixed line number.
Importance for Shareholders
This announcement is crucial for all shareholders of Alpha Fire Services PLC, enabling them to prepare for the upcoming AGM. The opportunity to review the annual report and financial statements, alongside the proxy mechanism, ensures that shareholder voices can be heard and contribute to the company’s future governance and strategic decisions. Shareholders are strongly encouraged to review the full documentation available on the CSE’s announcement portal.
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