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 (a)  the audited Financial Statement of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2026 and the Report of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon; and

(b)  the audited Consolidated Financial Statement of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2026 and the Report of Auditors thereon
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