The annual general meeting is more than just a procedural obligation: it’s a vital opportunity for shareholders to meet the board, receive the report and accounts, elect or re-elect directors, and vote on resolutions. In the wake of the Companies Act 2006, it’s never before been more crucial that companies get it right.

This interactive one-day course examines the issues for company secretaries and others involved in organising and running an AGM. The course will examine the role of the secretary and board members before, during, and after the meeting, and will look in-depth at the legal obligations and corporate governance practices around AGMs. Areas covered include planning, timing and other year-end issues; the role and duties of the chairman; notice periods and resolutions; voting procedures and proxies; and communications after the event.

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