osakkeenomistajakokouksen

Osakkeenomistajakokous is the Finnish term for a shareholders' meeting in a limited liability company (osakeyhtiö). It is the supreme decision-making body of the company, where shareholders exercise their rights. The annual general meeting, or varsinainen osakkeenomistajakokous, must be held at least once a year within six months of the end of the financial year. Extraordinary general meetings, or ylimääräiset osakkeenomistajakokoukset, can be convened as needed.

Key decisions made at osakkeenomistajakokous include the approval of annual financial statements, the allocation of profits or covering of losses, the election and dismissal of the board of directors and the auditor, and amendments to the company's articles of association. Shareholders can also decide on significant matters such as capital increases, mergers, acquisitions, or the dissolution of the company.

Each share typically entitles the holder to one vote, though the articles of association can specify otherwise. Shareholders have the right to attend the meeting, either in person or through a proxy, and to speak and vote on matters on the agenda. The agenda is prepared by the board of directors, and any shareholder has the right to request that a specific matter be included in the agenda of the annual general meeting. Notices of meetings, including the agenda and proposals, are sent to shareholders in advance, usually by mail or electronic means, according to the company's articles of association. Decisions at the meeting are generally made by a majority of votes cast, but certain matters, such as amendments to the articles of association or significant structural changes, require a qualified majority.