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When 28% shareholding is a majority at an AGM...

Study of detailed polling results of 279 annual general meetings shows that the average percentage of issued shares voted is about 55%

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Published Wed, Mar 18, 2015 · 09:50 PM
    General meetings, in general

    Singapore

    WHEN is a 28 per cent shareholding a majority?

    When only 55 per cent of issued shares are voting, which is the average at general meetings by Singapore-listed companies in 2014, according to a study by an academic and a private investor.

    Corporate governance

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