Meeting Type
State whether the meeting is annual or special. This clarifies the meeting's legal basis and which governance items may properly be considered.
A properly drafted notice protects corporate governance, ensures shareholder voting rights, and documents that procedural requirements were met under corporate bylaws and state law.
Typical authors include corporate secretaries, general counsel, or authorized officers who manage governance communications.
Recipients are shareholders of record and, when required, regulatory or listing authorities; accurate distribution preserves voting rights and corporate compliance.
State whether the meeting is annual or special. This clarifies the meeting's legal basis and which governance items may properly be considered.
Provide the meeting date and start time in the issuer's local time zone and whether there is a scheduled reconvening or adjournment plan.
Give a physical address and room or provide secure online access instructions, dial-in numbers, and any passcodes or meeting IDs required.
Specify the record date that determines which shareholders are entitled to receive notice and vote, per the company charter or state statute.
List each matter to be voted on (e.g., director elections, bylaw amendments, mergers) with sufficient detail for informed voting.
Explain how shareholders may vote by proxy, how to submit proxies electronically or by mail, and any deadlines for proxy submission.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Template | Create a reusable notice template with fixed header, agenda fields, and signature block. |
| Signer List | Upload shareholder contact list with email addresses and record-date flags for targeted distribution. |
| Authentication | Require email verification or SMS code for recipient identity per governance sensitivity. |
| Reminders & Deadlines | Set automated reminders and proxy submission cutoffs to ensure timely responses. |
Choose distribution methods that comply with bylaws and applicable state or exchange rules.
Often set 10–60 days before the meeting; check bylaws for exact period.
Notices are typically distributed 10–60 days before the meeting; bylaws may prescribe a specific window.
Proxy submission deadlines are set in the notice; often 48–72 hours before the meeting start.
If required by exchange, file accompanying documents per listing rules and deadlines.
Keep proof of notice delivery from distribution date forward.
Board resolves to call the meeting and authorizes the notice content and distribution method.
Determine the date that fixes voting eligibility and shareholder list for notice distribution.
Send notices by chosen methods and capture proof of delivery and audit records.
Conduct the meeting, record minutes, and attach executed proxies to corporate records.
A mid-cap company needs shareholder approval for a merger
A small publicly listed firm schedules its annual election of directors
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