COMMUNICATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS The Board acknowledges the importance of effective communication channels between the Board, stakeholders, institutional investors and the investing public at large to provide a clear and complete picture of the Group’s performance and position as best as possible. In this regard, the Group has a comprehensive Investor Relations programme to enable existing and potential shareholders and investors understand its activities, strategy and financial performance and sustainability initiatives through timely and accurate information to the investing community. This is done to allow shareholders and investors to make informed decisions about Bank Islam. The Board is fully committed to maintaining high standards in the dissemination of relevant and material information on the developments of the Group given its commitment to effective and comprehensive disclosure. The Bank’s investor relations activities are also carried out to ensure that there is regular and effective communication with fund managers, analysts and our various other stakeholders. The engagement and communication are vital in inculcating a healthy relationship between the Bank and stakeholders and are critical for the sustainable growth of our business, as this gives stakeholders an insightful perspective of the bank and our operations. In this regard, we have consistently maintained a close and active dialogue with relevant stakeholder groups such as regulatory agencies, employees, shareholders, investors, consumers and the general public, non-governmental associations and suppliers. Their views and concerns on the Bank’s business, its policies on governance and ESG responsibility are given due consideration in our decision-making process. Quarterly results briefing sessions are conducted for analysts and fund managers after lodgement of results to Bursa Securities. All press statements and quarterly financial statements are published on the Bank Islam corporate website. INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH STAKEHOLDERS Principle C In FY2024, the Group actively engaged with its stakeholders via various avenues. The list of events held in 2024 is listed below:- Event Event date 1. Quarterly Analyst Briefing: i. 4Q2023 Financial Results Briefing ii. 1Q2024 Financial Results Briefing iii. 2Q2024 Financial Results Briefing iv. 3Q2024 Financial Results Briefing 1 March 2024 23 May 2024 26 August 2024 29 November 2024 2. Group meeting arranged by: i. CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd as part of their Corporate Day ii. Maybank Investment Bank iii. AmInvestment Bank 4 January 2024 3 April 2024 12 July 2024 3. One-to-One meeting with Shareholders/Analysts: i. Hong Leong Investment Bank ii. Employees Provident Fund iii. Employees Provident Fund iv. Lembaga Tabung Haji 23 January 2024 22 March 2024 16 July 2024 4 November 2024 Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a primary platform for a two-way interaction between shareholders and the Board. The Board ensures that shareholders are given sufficient notice to consider the resolutions that well be tabled, discussed and decided at the AGM. The AGM Notice includes details of resolutions proposed along with any relevant information and reports. Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad ◆ Integrated Annual Report 2024 232 Corporate Governance Overview Statement
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