Asian Hotels (East) Limited has designated Friday, August 21, 2026, as the cut-off date to determine the list of shareholders eligible to vote at its 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., to be conducted via video conferencing. This timeline ensures that only members holding shares as of the cut-off date can participate in the electronic voting process for resolutions concerning the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26).

The company has mandated a book closure period for its Register of Members and Share Transfer Books from Saturday, August 22, 2026, to Thursday, August 27, 2026, both days inclusive. Pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, no transfer of shares will be processed during this window. This procedural step is critical for finalizing the register of members who are entitled to attend and vote at the AGM.

Key Dates and Compliance Details

The 19th Annual Report for FY26, along with the Notice of the AGM, has been dispatched electronically to all shareholders with registered email addresses. For members who have not registered their email IDs with the company or their depository participants, a letter containing the web-link to access these documents is being sent simultaneously, in compliance with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The documents are also available on the company’s website, www.ahleast.com .

Regulatory Adherence

The convening of the AGM adheres to the Companies Act, 2013, and applicable circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and SEBI. The company has complied with Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations, 2015, by submitting the notice to the stock exchanges. Saumen Chatterjee, Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary, has certified the submissions. Advertisements informing stakeholders about the AGM details, e-voting information, and book closure period were published in "Business Standard" (English) and "Ekdin" (Bengali) newspapers, fulfilling the disclosure requirements under Regulation 47(1) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

Shareholders are advised to review the annual report carefully to understand the operational performance of the entity, which operates the Hyatt Regency Kolkata Hotel. The management emphasizes that e-voting facilities, including remote e-voting and voting during the AGM, are available to all eligible shareholders, ensuring transparency and ease of participation.

Asian Hotels (East) Ltd has moved to acquire the Hyatt Regency Mumbai hotel from Asian Hotels (West) Ltd through its wholly owned subsidiary, Novak Hotels Pvt Ltd. The company exercised the Buy Option under a Framework Agreement originally dated 11th August, 2023, to finalize the acquisition. This strategic expansion marks a significant development in the company's asset portfolio.

The transaction was disclosed to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations, 2015. The agreement, which has been amended since its inception, provided the mechanism for the subsidiary to purchase the property. The specific financial details of the transaction were not disclosed in the regulatory filing.

Key Transaction Details

The acquisition involves the transfer of ownership of a prominent hospitality asset in Mumbai. The following table outlines the key entities involved in the transaction:

The filing was submitted by Saumen Chatterjee, Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary of Asian Hotels (East) Ltd. The disclosure was made to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd for public dissemination. The exercise of the option signifies the execution of the company's strategic plan to expand its hotel holdings.