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定時株主総会
teiji kabunushi sōkai
annual shareholders' meeting
当社の定時株主総会は毎年6月に開催されます。
Our annual shareholders' meeting is held every June.
Law
formal
A legally required annual meeting of a company's shareholders to approve financial statements, elect directors, and discuss corporate matters.
定款によれば、定時株主総会は決算日から3ヶ月以内に開催しなければならない。
According to the articles of incorporation, the annual shareholders' meeting must be held within three months of the fiscal year-end.
Often abbreviated as 定時総会. Required by the Companies Act in Japan.
Business
formal
The regular general meeting of shareholders where key corporate decisions are made.
定時株主総会では、取締役の選任と配当金の承認が行われる。
At the annual shareholders' meeting, directors are elected and dividend approvals are made.
Distinguished from 臨時株主総会 (extraordinary shareholders' meeting) called for specific urgent matters.
Collocations
定時株主総会を開催するto hold the annual shareholders' meeting定時株主総会の決議resolution of the annual shareholders' meeting定時株主総会の招集通知notice of convocation for the annual shareholders' meeting
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Key Difference from AGM
While 'annual general meeting (AGM)' is the English equivalent, Japanese companies must hold their 定時株主総会 within 3 months of the fiscal year-end per the Companies Act, unlike some countries where AGMs can be held later.
Gold Rule
Legal Requirement
Public companies in Japan are legally required to hold 定時株主総会 annually, unlike private companies which may opt for a written resolution in some cases.
Word Origin
定時 (teiji, 'regular time') + 株主 (kabunushi, 'shareholder') + 総会 (sōkai, 'general meeting'). The term combines legal and corporate governance terminology.
Usage Notes
The term is specific to Japanese corporate law. In English, 'annual general meeting (AGM)' is the closest equivalent, but Japanese companies may also use 'ordinary general meeting of shareholders.'
Word Breakdown
定時
regular time / scheduled time
noun株主
shareholder
noun総会
general meeting
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