Quick Summary
Extraordinary General Meeting is called to transact special business requiring shareholder approval outside the regular AGM schedule.
An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) is convened to deal with urgent matters that cannot wait until the next AGM. Any business other than ordinary business is considered special business.
Who Can Call EGM
- Board of Directors: On their own motion
- Board on requisition: If members holding 1/10th of voting rights demand
- Tribunal: If impractical to call through normal process
Matters Requiring EGM
- Alteration of MOA or AOA
- Change in authorized capital
- Removal of director before term
- Removal of auditor before term
- Voluntary winding up
- Sale of undertaking
Notice Requirements
- 21 days clear notice for private companies
- Explanatory statement must accompany notice
- Shorter notice possible with consent
Key Points
- Called for urgent special business
- Can be called by Board or members
- Members holding 1/10th voting rights can demand
- 21 days notice required
- Explanatory statement mandatory