By: Abdul Razack Gbla

Sierra Leone Brewery Limited, a subsidiary of the Heineken Company, has announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. The meeting, which will focus on the financial year of 2023, will be held at the company’s headquarters in Wellington Industrial Estate.

The agenda for the AGM includes several key items:

Presentation of Financial Reports: The Directors will present the Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023, along with the Profit and Loss Account for the year ending on that date. The report of the Auditors will also be discussed.

Board Appointments: Members will vote on the appointment of new Directors to the Board, as well as the re-election of Directors retiring by rotation.

Directors’ Remuneration: The meeting will determine the remuneration for the Directors.

Auditors’ Appointment: The reappointment of current auditors and the appointment of new auditors will be considered.

Auditors’ Remuneration: Directors will be authorized to fix the remuneration for the auditors.

Members who are unable to attend the meeting in person have the option to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on their behalf. This ensures that all shareholders have the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process, even if they cannot be physically present.

Shareholders wishing to attend the AGM or those who have any concerns are advised to contact the company secretary, Menisa Sesay, at the SLBL Wellington Industrial Estate or via email at Menisa.Sesay@heineken.com. The deadline for contacting the company secretary is July 2, 2024.

This meeting is crucial for the company’s governance and strategic planning, providing shareholders with a comprehensive overview of the company’s financial health and future direction.