COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – 31 August 2026 – EAST WEST PROPERTIES PLC (Registration Number: PQ 221) has announced that its Forty Fifth Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the financial year ended 31st March 2026 will be conducted entirely through an online platform. This decision by the Board of Directors aligns with modern corporate governance practices and guidelines for virtual shareholder engagements.
The highly anticipated 45th AGM is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 25th September 2026, at 02:00 p.m. Shareholders will participate via audio-visual means, with the meeting conducted from the company’s registered office at No.253, Raja Mawatha, Ekala, Ja-Ela. The Board of Directors and essential key officials will be present in person at the venue to administer the meeting’s formalities.
Key Information for Shareholders
EAST WEST PROPERTIES PLC has outlined specific procedures to ensure a smooth and accessible virtual AGM:
- Compliance: The virtual AGM will adhere strictly to the guidelines issued by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) for hosting online annual general meetings.
- Eligibility: Only registered shareholders and duly appointed proxy holders will be granted access to log in and participate in the online meeting.
- Annual Report Access: The Annual Report for 2025/2026 is readily available for perusal through multiple channels:
- The company’s corporate website: www.eastwest.lk (direct download: https://www.eastwest.lk/annual-report)
- The Colombo Stock Exchange website: https://www.cse.lk/company-profile?symbol=EAST.N0000
- Shareholders can also access the report on their electronic devices by scanning the provided QR code in the official circular.
Shareholder Participation and Proxy Appointments
To facilitate broad participation, EAST WEST PROPERTIES PLC has provided clear instructions for shareholders wishing to attend or vote:
- Direct Online Participation: Shareholders who wish to join the AGM online must complete Annexure II of the Circular to Shareholders and email it to hashini@eastwest.lk. The email subject must be titled “East West Properties AGM 2026”. This submission is required no less than 48 hours before the meeting date to receive login details.
- Proxy Appointments:
- Shareholders are encouraged to appoint a member of the Board of Directors as their proxy.
- Alternatively, any other person may be appointed as a proxy. Such proxies will participate via audio or audio-visual means only.
- The completed Form of Proxy, enclosed with the Notice of Meeting, must be addressed to ‘East West Properties PLC, No.253, Raja Mawatha, Ekala, Ja-Ela’, and either posted or scanned and emailed to hashini@eastwest.lk. The email subject for proxy forms should be “EAST WEST PROPERTIES AGM PROXY”.
- All duly completed proxies must be received by 02:00 p.m. on 23rd September 2026 to be considered valid.
Questions and Voting
Shareholders are encouraged to engage with the company regarding agenda items:
- Submitting Questions: Questions or comments pertaining to the matters listed in the Notice of AGM can be sent via email to hashini@eastwest.lk or by post to East West Properties PLC, No.253, Raja Mawatha, Ekala, Ja-Ela. These must be submitted at least five (05) days before the meeting to allow Company Secretaries to compile and forward them to the Board of Directors for discussion during the AGM.
- Voting: Procedures for shareholders to cast their votes on the agenda items and resolutions will be clearly explained during the meeting itself.
For any further assistance or queries regarding the 45th Virtual AGM, shareholders are advised to contact the following individuals:
- Ms. S.H. Ransika: +94 715 71 43 09
- Ms. W.H.M. Pradeepa Sandya: +94 712 03 52 62
- Telephone Nos.: +94 11 2912274 / +94 11 2246361
- Email Address: hashini@eastwest.lk
EAST WEST PROPERTIES PLC expresses its gratitude to its shareholders for their continued support and cooperation as it embraces this digital format for its annual general meeting. This move underscores the company’s commitment to efficiency and accessibility in corporate governance.
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