Colombo, Sri Lanka – 31 August 2026
The Kandy Hotels Company (1938) PLC (KHC), a prominent entity listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has formally issued notice for its 97th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The crucial meeting for shareholders is scheduled to take place as a Virtual Meeting on Friday, 25th September 2026, at 2:00 p.m., assembled at its Corporate Office located at No.327, Union Place, Colombo 02, utilizing advanced Audio/Video Technology.
This upcoming AGM marks a significant event in the company’s corporate calendar, where shareholders will engage with key operational and financial matters concerning KHC for the financial year ended 31st March 2026. The announcement, released today, 31st August 2026, details the agenda and participation guidelines for the virtual gathering.
Key Agenda for the 97th AGM
The notice outlines several important items for shareholder consideration and approval, underscoring the company’s commitment to robust corporate governance and transparent operations:
- To receive, consider, and adopt the Annual Report of the Board of Directors, the Audited Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March 2026, and the accompanying Report of the Auditors.
- To re-elect Mr. Priyantha Maddumage, who is due to retire by rotation in accordance with Articles 91 and 93 of the Articles of Association.
- To re-appoint Messrs. Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants, as the company’s Auditors for the ensuing Financial Year and to authorize the Directors to determine their remuneration.
- To authorize the Directors to determine donations for the 2026/2027 financial year and up to the date of the next Annual General Meeting.
- To transact any other business that may be properly brought before the meeting.
Shareholder Participation and Proxy Information
KHC has provided clear instructions for shareholder participation in the virtual AGM. Only individuals listed on the company’s Share Register as of the AGM date are entitled to attend and vote. To ensure seamless participation, shareholders are required to complete and submit a pre-registration form.
Shareholders also have the option to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on their behalf. A proxy need not be a member of The Kandy Hotels Company (1938) PLC. Both the pre-registration form and the form of proxy have been enclosed with the official notice for this purpose.
Completed instruments for registration and proxy appointments must be deposited at Deloitte Corporate Services (Private) Limited, No.100, Braybrooke Place, Colombo 02, or emailed to afirdhous@deloitte.com, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For comprehensive details on participating virtually, shareholders are advised to refer to the supplementary notice.
The Kandy Hotels Company (1938) PLC encourages all eligible shareholders to actively participate in this crucial AGM, ensuring their voice is heard in the strategic direction and oversight of the company’s affairs.
By order of the Board of Directors,
THE KANDY HOTELS COMPANY (1938) PLC
Deloitte Corporate Services (Private) Limited
Company Secretaries
Colombo, on 31st August 2026
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