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Resolutions, meetings & authority · Working

Extraordinary general meeting

Also called: EGM, special meeting

ELI5

A shareholder meeting held outside the ordinary annual cycle.

Used in conversation

“The minutes should record the decision on extraordinary general meeting, not reconstruct it later.”

Pitch context

You will see “Extraordinary general meeting” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches resolutions, meetings & authority.

Why it matters: In resolutions, meetings & authority, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • Special meetingThe search label “special meeting” can route to both entries.
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