By Leanna Kelly If you’re a shareholder of a company, it means you have the right to attend that company’s annual meeting. What is an annual general meeting? It’s a once-a-year gathering of shareholders, where the company presents its annual report. Consider it a sneak peek behind the curtain of everyday operations—a look at what the company is doing to achieve its goal of returning value to shareholders.
For some companies, the annual general meeting is a big deal. For others, it’s a small event that virtually no one attends. Regardless, companies need to host a general annual meeting to discuss the many …read more
