Form with which a corporation may alter the amount of outstanding shares issued by the corporation.
Form with which a corporation may alter the amount of outstanding shares issued by the corporation.
Shareholders in a publicly traded company are entitled to introduce shareholder resolutions, or proposals, to the company management to be voted on in the next annual meeting. These resolutions may pertain to company policies and procedures, corporate governance or issues of social or environmental concern.
A Shareholders' Resolution to Issue Shares is a resolution to be passed by the shareholders of a company to approve the allotment and issue of new shares. This document may be used for the issue of ordinary shares or preference shares.
Special resolution preparation If a company wishes to issue additional shares to a new shareholder, all existing shareholders within the company must pass a special board resolution to that effect.
This document is for use where all shareholders agree to sign a resolution approving a share issue. If the share issue is not being approved by unanimous resolution of shareholders, use our template directors' resolutions to approve share issues.
However, significant matters that go beyond the scope of the directors' powers must be decided by the company shareholders. These types of shareholder decisions require shareholder resolutions, which can be passed at a general meeting or in writing.
Examples: Shareholder resolutions can cover a broad spectrum of topics, such as appointing independent auditors, approving major transactions, amending the company's articles of association, or advocating for environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
You do not always need to have a meeting to pass a resolution. If enough shareholders or directors have told you they agree, you can usually confirm the resolution in writing. You must write to all shareholders letting them know about the outcome of a resolution.
Resolutions provide an opportunity for a company's directors and/or shareholders to vote on key matters. They serve as a written record for making and approving important decisions or changes that affect the company's share capital, governance and key stakeholders.
Special resolution preparation If a company wishes to issue additional shares to a new shareholder, all existing shareholders within the company must pass a special board resolution to that effect.