Colombo, 01 September 2026 – Nawaloka Hospitals PLC (CSE: NHL.N0000), a leading name in Sri Lanka’s private healthcare sector, has officially announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 will be held virtually on Monday, 28 September 2026, at 10:00 AM. Simultaneously, the company has released its Annual Report 2025/26, making it accessible to shareholders.
The decision to conduct a virtual AGM underscores Nawaloka Hospitals PLC’s commitment to shareholder convenience and adherence to contemporary digital practices. Shareholders will be able to participate and engage with the Board of Directors from any location through a designated online platform.
Accessing the Annual Report 2025/26
In line with modern disclosure practices, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC has opted for digital circulation of its Annual Report 2025/26. Shareholders can access and download the comprehensive report via the following channels:
- Corporate Website: www.nawaloka.com
- Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Website: www.cse.lk/company-profile?symbol=NHL.N0000
A PDF version of the Annual Report is also available through a dedicated QR code provided in the announcement circular. For those who prefer a physical copy, requests can be made by filling out the Form of Request attached to the Form of Proxy. Printed copies will be dispatched within eight market days of the request, subject to prevailing circumstances.
Virtual AGM: Participation and Registration Guidelines
The upcoming AGM will be conducted exclusively as a virtual meeting using the Zoom video conferencing application. Shareholders, proxy holders, or attorneys wishing to participate are required to pre-register by submitting a duly completed “Application Form for Registration for the Virtual Annual General Meeting”.
Key details for participation include:
- Meeting Date & Time: Monday, 28 September 2026, at 10:00 AM (Sri Lanka time).
- Platform: Zoom video conferencing app.
- Registration Deadline: Shareholders must submit their application forms no later than 10:00 AM on 26 September 2026.
- Submission Methods: The completed form can be emailed to cgc2@c-g-associates.com, delivered by hand, or posted to the Finance Department, 10th Floor, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, No. 23, Deshamanya H K Dharmadasa Mawatha, Colombo 2.
- Login Information: Zoom links, Meeting IDs, and Passcodes will be provided to registered participants via their active email addresses.
- Voting: Shareholders will have the opportunity to raise questions, make comments, and vote on agenda items using an online platform, with detailed procedures explained by the Company Secretaries prior to the meeting.
- Proxy Appointments: Shareholders retain the right to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on their behalf. Instructions for completing the Form of Proxy are included in the circulated documents.
Shareholders unable to participate in the virtual AGM are encouraged to forward their suggestions, questions, and concerns related to the agenda items in advance, ensuring they are addressed by the Board.
Key Agenda Items for the 2026 AGM
The AGM agenda includes several crucial resolutions, reflecting the company’s governance and future direction:
- Receiving and considering the Board of Directors’ Report, Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2026, and the Auditors’ Report.
- Reappointment of several long-serving directors, including Dr. Hewa Komanage Jayantha Dharmadasa (78), Vidya Jyothi Professor Lal Chandrasena (80), Deshabandu Tilak De Zoysa (80), Mr. Tissa K Bandaranayake (83), and Dr. Maithri Gunasekera (75), under Section 211 of the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007, waiving the age limit of 70 years.
- Re-election of directors by rotation: Ms. Ashani Givanthi Dharmadasa, Dr. Mohan Rajakaruna, and Dr. Munaweera Thantreege Dilum Lakshan.
- Reappointment of Messrs BDO Partners (Chartered Accountants) as the company’s auditors for the ensuing year, with authorisation for the Board to determine their remuneration.
Shareholder Support and Queries
For any queries pertaining to the Annual Report, the virtual AGM, or the registration process, shareholders are advised to contact Ms. Risini Polwattage. She can be reached on +94 77 2106746 or via email at cgc2@c-g-associates.com, between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM on any working day (Monday to Friday).
Nawaloka Hospitals PLC expresses its gratitude for the continued cooperation and support of its shareholders as it navigates the evolving landscape of corporate governance and healthcare.
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