annual general meetings – Coronavirus (COVID-19)

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 by Duane Morris

Alternative Arrangements for Companies’ General Meetings in Singapore

As a result of COVID-19 and the prescribed “circuit breaker” measures by the government on gathering and social distancing, general meetings requiring personal attendance cannot be conducted during this “circuit breaker” period.

We had previously written about the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures Act) and its provisions for the Minister of Law to prescribe alternative arrangements for, among others, the holding of general meetings during this “circuit breaker” period.

To read the full post, please visit the Duane Morris and Selvam COVID-19 Resource Blog.

April 9, 2020 by Duane Morris

During COVID-19 Restrictions, Required Annual General Meetings for Singapore Companies

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the implementation of safe distancing measures as well as the current “circuit breakers” by the Singapore government. Many companies incorporated in Singapore are statutorily required to hold their annual general meetings (AGMs) while such control measures are in place, which may prevent AGMs from taking place by the stipulated period.

To read the full text of this post, please visit the Duane Morris and Selvam COVID-19 Resource Blog.