Al Khaliji Holds AGM and EGM On 20/2/2017 and Announces the Agenda

 

February 05, 2017

 

The Board of Directors of Al Khaliji Commercial Bank (al khaliji) Q.S.C. would like to invite you to attend the Annual General Assembly (“AGA”) and the Extraordinary General Assembly (“EGA”) of al khaliji Shareholders at the Four Seasons Hotel – Doha, Al Daibel Ballroom, on Monday, 20 February 2017 at 04h00 P.M.

In case a quorum is no met, both meetings shall be deferred to Monday 27 February 2017 at the same time and venue mentioned above.

The AGA and EGA meetings of al khaliji will consider and approve the items on the following agenda:

Agenda of the Ordinary General Assembly:
1. To review and endorse the Board of Directors’ report on the Company’s activities and its financial position for the year ended 31 December 2016 and the Company’s future plans;
2. To review and endorse the External Auditor’s Report on the Company’s financial position and the accounts submitted by the Board for the year ended 31 December 2016;

3. To discuss and endorse the Company’s financial statements and income statement for the year ended 31 December 2016;
4. To consider and approve the proposal of the Board regarding the distribution of cash dividends in the rate of 7.5% of the share nominal value (QAR 0.75 per share) for the year ended 31 December 2016;

5. To absolve the Board members from any liability and fix their remuneration for the financial year ended 31 December 2016;

6. To discuss and endorse the Corporate Governance Report for the year 2016;

7.  To appoint the External Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2017 and fix their fees;

 

Agenda of Extraordinary General Assembly:
1.         To approve amendment of last paragraph of Article (11) of the Bank’s Articles of Association (AoA) as shown below and some definitions to comply with Qatar Central Bank’s requirements and authorize the Chairman of the Board and/or Vice Chairman and/or whomever the Board may delegate to sign the final version of amended AoA and complete the required formalities subject to necessary regulatory approvals:

Before Proposed Amendment
“Total shares held by a single shareholder other than a shareholder that is a Government Controlled Entity shall not exceed 10% of the total capital share. Any Government Controlled Entity may hold more than 10% of the total capital share.” 

After Proposed Amendment:

“Total shares directly or indirectly owned by a single shareholder, whether such single shareholder is a natural or legal person, must not exceed 5% of the Company’s total capital share. Nevertheless, a single shareholder, whether natural or legal person, may hold up to 10% of the Company’s total capital share provided that a prior approval is obtained from Qatar Central Bank upon a recommendation from the Board of Directors in accordance with the relevant applicable Qatar Central Bank’s controls and instructions. A shareholder that is a Government Controlled Entity is exempted from the stipulations of this clause and may hold more than 5% of the total capital share.  Al Faisal International for Investment, a Qatari Private Shareholding Company, CR No. 43049, may own, directly or indirectly, up to 7.33% of the Company’s total capital share in accordance with QCB Resolution No. (53) of 2016 dated 3/11/2016 and its requirements. Union Investment House, a Bahraini Single Person Company, CR No. 53688-1, may own, directly or indirectly, up to 6.67% of the Company’s total capital share in accordance with QCB Resolution No. (49) of 2016 dated 2/11/2016 and its requirements.”