A resolution is a formal way in which a company can note decisions that are made at a meeting of company members. There are two types of resolutions: ordinary and special. Under the Corporations Act 2001, most of the decisions that affect a company need to be made by a resolution.
Examples: Shareholder resolutions can cover a broad spectrum of topics, such as appointing independent auditors, approving major transactions, amending the company's articles of association, or advocating for environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
A Shareholders' Resolution form is a statement a company's shareholders use to record actions or decisions that are passed outside of a meeting. Generally, during in-person or remote shareholder meetings, decisions (i.e., resolutions) are recorded in the minutes and are kept in a minute book.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) During these meetings, corporate board members present annual financial reports and accounts to be ratified by shareholders. Shareholders can also question board decisions and vote on the appointment, election, or removal of company directors.
However, significant matters that go beyond the scope of the directors' powers must be decided by the company shareholders. These types of shareholder decisions require shareholder resolutions, which can be passed at a general meeting or in writing.
You do not always need to have a meeting to pass a resolution. If enough shareholders or directors have told you they agree, you can usually confirm the resolution in writing. You must write to all shareholders letting them know about the outcome of a resolution.
A resolution is a legally binding agreement or decision made by company members or directors. The outcome of a resolution is determined by the votes cast for and against the decision. If the required majority is reached, the resolution is 'passed'.
As a general rule, resolutions of the shareholders' meeting are passed by a simple majority of votes, without the requirement of a quorum – unless otherwise stipulated in the limited liability company's articles of association or the Commercial Code. There is one vote for each share of equal nominal value.