Lahore: Bata Pakistan Limited conducted its Extraordinary General Meeting (EOGM) on September 21, 2026, where shareholders unanimously passed resolutions pivotal to the company's governance and strategic direction.

The meeting saw the confirmation of the minutes from the 74th Annual General Meeting, originally held on May 25, 2026. This confirmation was a crucial step to ensure the continuity and adherence to the regulatory framework set by the Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited.

A significant highlight of the EOGM was the election of seven directors to the company's board, as mandated by the Board of Directors under Section 159(1) of the Companies Act, 2017. The elected directors, whose tenure will commence on September 25, 2026, and expire on September 24, 2029, are Ms. Fin Zeng, Mr. Ahsan Umar, Mr. Muhammad Fahad Arzani, Mr. Clifford Gary Reuter, Mr. Ahmad Aqeel, Mr. Rashid Rahman Mir, and Ms. Bushra Naqvi.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the election process followed the provisions outlined in the Section 159 of the Companies Act, 2017, and Regulation 7A(5) of the Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) Regulations, 2019, with all candidates elected unopposed. This seamless election underscores the shareholders' agreement and confidence in the leadership selected for the upcoming term.

The resolutions passed also included the authorization granted to the Company Secretary to fulfill all necessary legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring that the new directors can effectively assume their roles and responsibilities.

The developments at Bata Pakistan Limited are a reflection of its commitment to maintaining robust governance structures in alignment with the regulatory expectations of the Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited.