Speaker(s)
- Mr Maxwell Chan, Partner, ONC Lawyers
- Dr Eva Chan FCG HKFCG(PE), Head of Investor Relations, C C Land Holdings Limited
- Mr Benny Au Yeung ACG HKACG, Senior Manager of IPO & Share Registry, Vistra
- Ms Wendy Ho FCG HKFCG(PE), Council Member and Chairman of Professional Development Committee, The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute; Executive Director, Company Secretarial Services, Vistra (Chair)
Description
The annual general meeting (AGM) of a listed company is a pivotal occasion for shareholders to voice their opinions, raise concerns, and vote on significant matters. However, AGMs may become contentious when confronted with challenging issues and difficult shareholders. This seminar aims to share effective techniques and strategies to navigate these situations, fostering a constructive and orderly proceedings at the AGM.
Experienced speakers from law firm, professional organisation, and listed company will share their insights and practical experiences in addressing the following common challenges encountered during AGMs:
- Postponing the AGM due to various reasons
- Insufficient quorum at the AGM
- Sufficiency of AGM Notice
- Procedural motions or challenges raised by shareholders on procedural matters
- Difficult Shareholders at the AGM
- Shareholders raising demands at the AGM
- Adjournment of AGMs
- Raising Requisitions to convene general meetings
- Technical interruptions in virtual meetings
By the end of the seminar, participants will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently navigate complex AGMs, fostering positive relationships with shareholders while ensuring productive meetings.
Level: Intermediate
Speakers' bios:
Mr Maxwell Chan
Dr Eva Chan
Mr Benny Au Yeung
Ms Wendy Ho (Chair)