Dubai Refreshment Company P.J.S.C.

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Ticker/ISIN
DRC
AED000501018
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About Dubai Refreshment Company P.J.S.C.

Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)

Dubai Refreshment (P.J.S.C.) (the “Company”) was incorporated in Dubai in 1959 by a Decree from Highness, The Ruler of Dubai

The Company is engaged in bottling and selling Pepsi Cola International products in Dubai, Sharjah and other Northern Emirates in the UAE. The Company also exports Pepsi Cola International products from time to time to foreign countries after obtaining authorization from Pepsi Cola International. The Company holds 7Up and Aquafina bottling and selling right for the whole of the UAE.

Latest Pressrelease Summaries from Dubai Refreshment Company P.J.S.C.

The text is a formal notification regarding a meeting of the Board of Directors for Dubai Refreshment P.J.S.C. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 29 April 2025, at 10:00 AM, and will be held both at the company's premises in Dubai Investment Park 2 and via online video technology. The agenda includes reviewing and approving the interim financial report for the first quarter of 2025, as well as discussing internal matters and making necessary decisions. The letter is addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, and is signed by Karem Mahmoud, Director of Legal at Dubai Refreshment P.J.S.C.
On Thursday, 13 March 2025, Dubai Refreshment PJSC held a General Assembly Meeting chaired by Mr. Ahmad Alserkal, the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The meeting took place at the company's headquarters in Dubai Investment Park 2 and was also accessible online. It started at 12:00 PM and concluded at 12:30 PM. The quorum for the meeting was 69.9192% of the total attendance, with 42.3358% attending personally and 27.5834% by proxy. Electronic voting accounted for 69.9192% of the attendance. During the meeting, the assembly approved the Board of Directors' report on the company's activities and financial position for the year ending 31 December 2024, the external auditors' report, and the company's balance sheet and profit and loss account for the same period.
Dubai Refreshment (PJSC) has invited its shareholders to attend the annual General Assembly meeting on March 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The meeting will be held electronically and at the company's premises in Dubai Investment Park 2. The agenda includes reviewing and approving the Board of Directors’ and Auditor’s reports, discussing the company's financial statements, approving board remuneration, discharging board members and auditors for the fiscal year 2024, appointing auditors for 2025, and considering a proposal for dividend distribution of AED 90 million. The meeting will also involve approving new board member appointments and authorizing the Board of Directors to make voluntary contributions for 2025, not exceeding 2% of the average net profits over the past two years. Shareholders can delegate representatives to attend on their behalf, with certain restrictions.
The document contains the reports and financial statements for Dubai Refreshment (P.J.S.C.) for the year ending December 31, 2024.
On 11 February 2025, the Board of Directors of Dubai Refreshment P.J.S.C held a meeting at their premises in Dubai Investment Park 2 and via online video technology. During this meeting, they approved the financial statements and the Integrated Report for the year 2024. Additionally, they agreed on the date and agenda for the Annual General Assembly, scheduled for 12 March 2025 at 12:00 PM, to be held at the company premises and online, pending approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
On 10 February 2025, Dubai Refreshment PJSC announced the resignation of Mr. Ibrahim Abdulrazaq Mohamed Ustadi from his position as an independent Board member, effective immediately, due to personal reasons. The Board of Directors accepted his resignation and wished him success in his future endeavors and good health. They will take necessary steps to appoint a replacement and will update the markets accordingly. The announcement was made by Karem Mahmoud, Director of Legal.
Date: 4 February 2025 Ref: LM_LTR_003_2025 Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market, is informed that the Board of Directors of Dubai Refreshment P.J.S.C will meet on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the company premises in Dubai Investment Park 2, Dubai, and via online video technology. The agenda includes reviewing and approving the audited financial statements for 2024, approving the invitation and agenda for the 2025 Annual General Assembly pending SCA approval, and discussing various internal matters to make appropriate decisions. Sincerely, Dubai Refreshment P.J.S.C Karem Mahmoud Director of Legal
Dubai Refreshment PJSC has announced that its CEO, Mr. Tarek Elsakka, will retire after 17 years with the company. Mr. Mahmoud El Meligy, the current COO, will succeed him as CEO effective January 1, 2025. Mr. El Meligy, who joined the company in 2012 and became COO in 2017, has a 27-year career in the soft drinks industry, with experience in several countries. The Board of Directors thanked Mr. Elsakka for his service and expressed confidence in Mr. El Meligy's ability to lead the company to continued growth.

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News Update From Dubai Refreshment Company P.J.S.C.

Disclosure: Appointment of a BOD member

The Board of Directors of Dubai Refreshment PJSC has appointed Mrs. Farida Mohammad Rafi as an independent member of the Board, effective immediately, as per a decision made on May 30, 2024. This information was communicated to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market, by Mr. Tarek El Sakka, CEO of Dubai Refreshment PJSC.

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Disclosure: Financial statements for the 1st QTR of

The text presents a review report and interim financial information for Dubai Refreshment (P.J.S.C.) for the three-month period ending 31 March 2024.

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Disclosure: Results of BOD meeting

The Board of Directors of Dubai Refreshment PJSC held a meeting on 13 May 2024, where they approved the preliminary financial statements for the first quarter of 2024. They also discussed other internal matters of the company and made appropriate decisions. The meeting took place at the company's premises in Dubai Investment Park 2, as well as through online video technology.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

The Director of Legal at Dubai Refreshment P.J.S.C, Karem Mahmoud, has informed the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Financial Market, Hamed Ahmed Ali, about a Board of Directors meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 13th May 2024 at 10:30 AM. The agenda includes the discussion and approval of the company's unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the first quarter ended 31 March 2024, and other internal matters of the company.

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Disclosure: Resignation of BOD member

A letter dated 29th April 2024, from Dubai Refreshment PJSC to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the CEO of Dubai Financial Market, announces the immediate resignation of Mrs. Eman Mahmood Ahmed Abdulrazzaq from her position as an independent board member of the company due to personal reasons. The board has accepted her resignation and wishes her success in her future professional and personal tasks. The board will take necessary actions to appoint a replacement and will inform the markets accordingly.

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Disclosure: Notification from the company

On 1st April 2024, a letter was sent to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the CEO of Dubai Financial Market, from Karem Mahmoud, Director of Legal Affairs. The letter was about the annual cash dividends of Dubai Refreshment P.J.S.C. The Annual General Assembly approved the dividends on 27th March 2024. The company has decided to distribute AED 72 million as annual dividends, which is 80% of the paid-up capital, amounting to 0.80 AED per share. The dates for the cash dividends are as follows: record date on 4th April 2024, ex-dividend date on 5th April 2024, and last entitlement date on 12th April 2024. If the record date is a public holiday, it will be moved to the next business day.

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Disclosure: Resolutions of General Assembly

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Disclosure: Notification from the company

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Disclosure: Integrated report for the year 2023

The text pertains to the reports and financial statements of Dubai Refreshment (P.J.S.C.) for the fiscal year ending on 31 December 2023.

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Disclosure: General Assembly Meeting of 2024

The Board of Directors of Dubai Refreshment (PJSC) has invited shareholders to attend an electronic annual General Assembly meeting on 27/03/2024 at 12:00 PM, set to take place at the company's premises in Dubai Investment Park 2. The agenda includes amendments to the company's articles of association, authorization of voluntary contributions for 2024, approval of the Board of Directors' 2023 report, approval of the Auditor's 2023 report, approval of the company's balance sheet and profit and loss account for 2023, remuneration of board members, discharge of board members and auditors for 2023, appointment of auditors for 2024, and proposals for dividend distribution. This includes a proposal for a one-time special cash dividend from the sale of the Al Quoz property in 2023.

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