Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its annual meeting.
Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its annual meeting.
An annual general meeting (AGM) is a yearly gathering between the shareholders of a company and its board of directors. Generally, this is the only time that the directors and shareholders will meet throughout the year, so it is a chance for the directors to present the company's annual report.
Information about members of a company's current board of directors can be found in standard directory resources such as PitchBook, or S&P Capital IQ (see access details). S&P Capital IQ also includes prior board members and the ability to screen for board members by title, board job function or committee assignment.
The terms “Annual General Meeting” and “annual meeting” are frequently used interchangeably, though they can have distinct meanings. An AGM specifically refers to a formal meeting held by organizations, such as corporations or nonprofits, where key issues are discussed.
How to form a board of directors Register articles of incorporation. You must file articles of incorporation in your state to gain legal status as a corporation. Create bylaws. Set up a board of directors agreement. Select your board of directors. Have an initial shareholder meeting.
The annual board of directors meeting is held to go over the details of the past year and decide on actions and strategies for the corporation for the next year. Keeping meeting minutes helps to ensure all these actions are documented in the corporate record.
A general meeting is a meeting of a company's shareholders. This is different to a board meeting, which is a meeting of the company's directors. General meetings are used to consider company matters and to make decisions (ie to vote on company resolutions) on these matters.
The discussion helps to inform board members and shareholders of the company's latest developments. AGMs also allow shareholders to express their concerns and have their questions answered by the board. Shareholders can also vote for or against measures such as director remuneration.