Karachi: Lucky Cement Limited has announced the appointment of Messrs. A.F. Ferguson & Co, Chartered Accountants, as the scrutinizer for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled on September 26, 2025. This appointment is in accordance with Regulations 4(4) and 11 of the Companies (Postal Ballot) Regulations, 2018.

Messrs. A.F. Ferguson & Co, which is part of the global PwC network, is tasked with overseeing the voting process for the AGM. The firm is recognized as a leading multi-disciplinary organization providing services in auditing, taxation, business advisory, information technology, human resources, and corporate services to both public and private sector organizations in Pakistan. It is noteworthy that the firm holds a satisfactory Quality Control Review (QCR) status from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and is registered on the Panel of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the scrutinizer's role is essential in ensuring that satisfactory procedures and precautionary measures are in place during the voting process. The AGM will include discussions on investment in associated companies, as per Section 199 of the Companies Act, 2017, necessitating the presence of a scrutinizer to adhere to regulation 11A.

The appointment underscores Lucky Cement's commitment to maintaining transparency and integrity in its corporate governance practices. The AGM is set to address critical business transactions that require meticulous oversight, for which the expertise of A.F. Ferguson & Co is deemed invaluable.