Special Shareholder Meeting

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Definition: Special Shareholder Meeting


Special Shareholder Meeting


Full Definition of Special Shareholder Meeting


A special shareholder meeting may usually be called under terms specified in the corporation by-laws. Such a meeting would be called when the need for a timely decision by the shareholders cannot wait for the next annual meeting.

The law requires a proxy statement be issued and the distribution of proxies for the meeting.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Special Shareholder Meeting are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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