AGMs in Practice: A Guide to Compliance & Good Governance

Introduction

Annual General Meetings remain a key mechanism for accountability, shareholder engagement and demonstrating effective corporate governance. For private and non-listed public companies, the AGM continues to evolve in response to heightened expectations around transparency, stakeholder communication and procedural integrity.

This webinar is designed for advisers and governance professionals involved in the planning and execution of AGMs who wish to ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2006 while aligning with current expectations of good governance, effective chairing and credible shareholder engagement.

If you are involved in advising private and public companies in relation to preparing and delivering their AGM and wish to ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2006 and demonstrate best practice, then this webinar is for you.

Please note this webinar is intended for advisers to private and non-listed public companies. It does not address listed company AGM requirements.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will examine the AGM through a governance and practical risk lens, including:

• The role of the AGM within the wider corporate governance framework and which entities are required to hold one
• Legal requirements and compliance obligations under the Companies Act 2006 and related governance obligations
• The evolving purpose of the AGM, including its role in shareholder accountability and stakeholder communication
• AGM format considerations: physical, hybrid and virtual models, including market trends, governance implications and emerging regulatory thinking
• Notice requirements in detail, with emphasis on timeliness, disclosure standards and shareholder clarity
• The role of the chair, including effective meeting control, stakeholder management and preparation best practice
• Practical considerations for delivering an efficient, compliant and well-structured AGM
• FRC guidance on shareholder engagement and expectations for meaningful investor communication

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 27th January 2027

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