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What Is a Shareholders Meeting?

A shareholders meeting is a gathering of a company's shareholders to vote on important matters, such as management policy, the election of officers, and approval of financial results.

Annual vs. extraordinary meetings

There are two types of shareholders meetings: the "annual general meeting," held once a year after the fiscal year-end, and the "extraordinary general meeting," held as needed. At the annual meeting, common agenda items include approval of financial results, election of officers, and dividend distributions.

Relationship with voting rights

Resolutions at a shareholders meeting are decided based on the voting rights held by shareholders. Shareholders can exercise their voting rights by attending the meeting, and in some cases also in writing or electronically (see the voting rights page for more detail).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone attend a shareholders meeting?
In principle, only shareholders who hold stock in the company are entitled to attend and exercise voting rights. It is not open for anyone to attend freely without holding shares.
What if I can't attend a shareholders meeting?
Many companies allow shareholders to exercise their voting rights in writing or electronically (such as over the internet). If you cannot attend, you can follow the procedures described in the notice of the meeting sent by the company.

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