In order to maintain its commitment of effective communication with shareholders, the Group embraces the practice of comprehensive, timely and continuing disclosures of information to its shareholders as well as the general investing public. The practice of disclosure of information is to adopt the best practices recommended in the MCCG 2021 with regard to strengthening engagement and communication with shareholders, it is not only established to comply with the Listing Requirements of Bursa Securities. The Group also endeavours to provide additional disclosures of information on a voluntary basis, where necessary. The management believes that consistently maintaining a high level of disclosure and extensive communication is vital to shareholders and investors in making informed investment decisions. The Company strives to provide a high level of transparency reporting in order to provide value for stakeholders. Leverage on Information Technology for Effective Dissemination of Information The Company’s website at www.destinigroup.com incorporates an Investor Relations section which provides all relevant information on the Company accessible to the public. This section enhances the Investor Relations function by including all announcements made by the Company and its annual reports. The quarterly financial results are announced via Bursa LINK after the Board’s approval. This is important in ensuring equal and fair access to information by the investing public. Shareholders and investors may also forward their queries to the Company via email to info@destinigroup.com. Dialogue with Shareholders In addition to the dissemination of information to shareholders and other interested parties via announcements to Bursa Securities, its website, circulars and press releases, the Board is of the view that the annual and any extraordinary general meetings as ideal opportunities to communicate with shareholders. During general meetings, the Chairman and the Board of the Company will brief shareholders on the Company’s projects and elaborate further on proposals for which the approval of shareholders is being sought. Whilst the Company endeavours to provide as much information as possible to its shareholders, it is also mindful of the legal and regulatory framework governing the release of material and price-sensitive information. PART II – CONDUCT OF GENERAL MEETINGS 12. Encourage Shareholders’ Participation at General Meeting The AGM is the principal forum for dialogue with the shareholders. As recommended by the MCCG 2021, the notice of AGM will be dispatched to shareholders at least twenty-eight (28) days before the AGM, to allow shareholders to have additional time to go through the Annual Report and make the necessary attendance and voting arrangements. The Notice of AGM, which sets out the business to be transacted at the AGM, is also published in a major local newspaper. The Board will ensure that each item of special business included in the notices of the AGM or extraordinary general meeting is accompanied by a full explanation of the effects of any proposed resolution. At the AGM, the Board will present to the shareholders with a comprehensive report on the progress and performance of the Group and the shareholders are encouraged to participate in the questions and answers session thereat, which they will be given the opportunity to raise questions or seek more information during the AGM. Apart from contacts at general meetings, there is no other formal program or schedule of meetings with investors, shareholders, stakeholders and the public currently. However, the management has the option of calling for meetings with investors/analysts if it deems necessary. Thus far, the management is of the opinion that the existing arrangement is suffice. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OVERVIEW STATEMENT 66 DESTINI BERHAD ANNUAL REPORT 2024
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