Corporate Governance and General Meetings of Issuing Companies
There are several legal requirements for a general meeting of an issuing company, such as ensuring that the notices are delivered on time. If you are the sole shareholder of the company, a written proxy must be presented in the form specified by the company. It is also important that the notices comply with any stock exchange rules. Listed companies must abide by all regulations of the stock market. The articles of association of a publicly traded company should also state how the meeting should be conducted. The shareholders must receive at least seven days' notice to attend the meeting. A clear day is one that includes the day of service of the notice and the day of the meeting. The ICSA and Combined Code on Corporate Governance recommend at…