Formal Apology Letter For Being Late Template

FORMAL APOLOGY LETTER FOR BEING LATE

[Date]

[Name of Addressee]
[Job Title]
[Name of Company]
[Company Address]

Dear [Name of Addressee],

I would like to formally apologize for my late arrival for the [Important Meeting or Event] with [Clients/Professional Contacts]. This faux pas almost lost us a valued partner/client.

I understand that presenting ourselves in professional and reliable manner is important in business, and timeliness is among the most important factors to consider. Although there are extenuating circumstances that led to my tardiness, I understand that I have let the entire team down.

I hope that this mistake will not reflect badly on my relationship with you and our clients. I greatly value my position in this company and I shall ensure that I find ways to minimize occurrences of being late in the future. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to clear up any problems or clarifications regarding the information as discussed in the meeting. 

Thank you for understanding the situation.

Sincerely,

[Name of Sender]
[Job Title]
[Contact Details]