Shareholders' Request to Call General Meeting

This Request by Shareholders to Call General Meeting document may be used by a company's shareholders to request that the directors call a general meeting, in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

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Last updated December 16, 2024

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Shareholders' Request to Call General Meeting

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What is a shareholders' request to call general meeting?

It is a formal written request by shareholders, holding at least 5% of voting rights, asking company directors to call a general meeting in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
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When should you use a shareholders' request to call general meeting?

Use this request when shareholders want to discuss or decide on company matters that require shareholder approval and directors have not called a meeting themselves.
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What should be in a shareholders' request to call general meeting?

The request must be in writing, state any proposed resolutions, be signed by the requesting members, and be given to the company.
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Shareholders' Request to Call General Meeting
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The Legal Risk Score of a Shareholders' Request to Call General Meeting Template is Low

Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:

  • There is a risk associated with ensuring that the requesting shareholders collectively meet the minimum voting threshold of 5% required to call a general meeting, which if not met, could invalidate the request.
  • The document does not specify a deadline or timeline for when the meeting should be held, potentially leading to delays or uncertainty in addressing the matters to be considered.
  • Absence of detailed procedural guidelines for the meeting could lead to confusion or inefficiencies during the meeting process.

Overall, given that users are presumed to have some knowledge about the document's use, the risks are manageable but do require careful attention to detail and proper coordination among shareholders.

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AGM vs EGM: What's Different?
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