RE: No RNS3 Sep 2024 16:11
MrCosts - they are in breach of the Companies Act 2006:
"583. This section replaces section 366 of the 1985 Act but will apply only to public companies since private companies are no longer to be required to hold an AGM. Where section 366 required an AGM to be held each year and not more than 15 months after the previous AGM, a public company will now be required to hold an AGM within 6 months of its financial year-end. This new requirement is intended to ensure that shareholders have a more timely opportunity to hold the directors of a public company to account."
"The act sets out the rules and regulations for how these businesses are to be run, including important matters such as director' duties, shareholder rights and company meetings..."
"Failing to hold an Annual General Meeting - UK companies must hold an AGM each year. At this meeting, the company's directors must present the annual accounts and report on the company's performance over the past year."
"What happens if you are found guilty of breaching the act?... Depending on the severity of the offence, there are a range of penalties... these can include anything from a simple fine to a prison sentence." "The court may also order the company be wound up."
It also says directors can be disqualified.
It's serious stuff. Which is why a tiny bit of me still agrees with the comments below about Simon Shaw and Co, would they really risk all this? But equally, I'm adamant you can't just delay an AGM until good news comes along, otherwise you are in breach of the above!