Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC successfully hosted its 12th consecutive Annual General Meeting (AGM) through a hybrid setup recently, at the HNB FINANCE auditorium, located in Nawala.

The event was livestreamed to all shareholders connected virtually, marking the third AGM to take place having converted to a public limited company.

This year, a limited number of shareholders, including the board of directors, key management personnel, auditors, legal advisers and company secretaries, were physically present at the location, while the others connected to the event virtually.

Although the healthcare authorities have relaxed most of the safety measures implemented over the last two years, the company took on the responsibility to ensure that all extensive safety measures were adhered to, to accommodate those who were physically present.

All attendees were able to view and participate in the proceedings, including voting on matters highlighted in the agenda. Resolutions for the meeting and voting were conducted via the online platform and the votes were then collated and projected on screen.

At the Q&A session, which followed the main proceedings, the shareholders physically present pitched their questions, which were shared with Chairman Dilshan Rodrigo and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Chaminda Prabhath.