extraordinary general meeting

British

noun

EGM. a meeting specially called to discuss a particular item of a company's business, usually one of some importance. The meeting may be called by a group of shareholders or by the directors

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The company has replaced its CEO and, on Friday, replaced its board of directors at an extraordinary general meeting.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

The company said Chairman Helge Lund, Vice Chair Henrik Poulsen and five independent directors would be replaced and an extraordinary general meeting next month would vote on new board members.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

There were noisy protests outside tonight's extraordinary general meeting of Birmingham City Council.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2023

Ahead of the vote at the extraordinary general meeting, Sandoz CEO Richard Saynor said the new company is eyeing the launch of at least five additional biologic drugs over the longer term.

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2023

Walker campaigned alongside former WRU chair Evans for governance modernisation which was passed with a 97% majority at an extraordinary general meeting in March 2023, which paved the way for Collier-Keywood's appointment.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2023

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