Colombo, Sri Lanka – 01 September 2026 – Maharaja Foods PLC (CSE: PQ00296080) has officially announced the scheduling of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the financial year ended 31st March 2026. The meeting is set to take place virtually on Friday, 25th September 2026, at 3:00 P.M., in adherence to the guidelines provided by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) for conducting virtual AGMs.
Shareholders of Maharaja Foods PLC are invited to participate in this crucial virtual gathering, which will address several key resolutions vital to the company’s governance and future direction. The announcement, which includes the Form of Proxy, outlines the agenda and procedures for shareholder participation.
Key Resolutions for Shareholder Consideration
The upcoming AGM will present shareholders with a comprehensive agenda, including the review of the company’s performance and strategic appointments. The principal resolutions to be voted upon are:
- To consider and receive the Report of the Directors and the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March 2026, alongside the Auditors’ Report thereon.
- The re-election of Mr. Melanga Asiri Doolwala as a Non-Executive Director, who retires by rotation in accordance with Article No. 79 of the Articles of Association.
- The re-election of Mr. Mohamed Imran Furkan as a Non-Executive Director, also retiring by rotation under Article No. 79 of the Articles of Association.
- The declaration of a final dividend of Ten Cents (Rs. 0.10) per share for the financial year concluded on 31st March 2026.
- The re-appointment of Messrs. Tudor V. Perera & Co., Chartered Accountants, as the company’s Auditors for the ensuing financial year (2026/27), in line with Section 158 of the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007, and to authorize the Directors to determine their remuneration.
Virtual Meeting and Proxy Submission
In keeping with modern governance practices and the CSE’s directives, the AGM will be conducted entirely as a “Virtual Meeting” through an online audio/visual platform. Shareholders unable to attend the virtual meeting are strongly encouraged to appoint a proxy to represent them and vote on their behalf.
The Form of Proxy document provides detailed instructions for its completion. Shareholders must ensure the mandatory details, including Folio Number, NIC/PP/Company Registration No., email address, and contact numbers, are accurately filled. The completed and signed proxy form must be delivered to the Corporate Solution Unit of Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Ltd, the company’s Registrars, located at Ground Floor, M&M Center 341/5, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka.
Alternatively, shareholders may submit their duly completed proxy forms via e-mail to registrars@cse.lk. It is crucial that all proxy forms, whether physical or electronic, are received by the Registrars no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026, which is not less than 48 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting.
This AGM is a significant event for Maharaja Foods PLC, offering shareholders an opportunity to engage with the company’s leadership and contribute to its strategic decisions for the upcoming financial year.
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