Behind the (virtual) scenes of the AGM
Pic: A great deal of technology and preparation is needed for a virtual AGM to run smoothly
For most retail shareholders, a chance to see – and ask questions of – the board of any major, publicly-owned organisation is a rare occasion. But the annual general meeting (AGM) is the one forum a year where that opportunity is guaranteed.
In 2020, venue density and social distancing restrictions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic meant that – for the first time in its history – ANZ’s AGM was held virtually.
Despite not being able to meet in person, all shareholders were still provided the opportunity to attend the virtual meeting and to ask questions of ANZ’s new chairman Paul O’Sullivan, CEO Shayne Elliott and the board.
At this year’s AGM, the following resolutions were passed:
| Item | Resolution | Result of the poll |
| 2 | Re-Election of Board Endorsed Candidates: (a) To elect Mr J T Macfarlane (b) To re-elect Mrs I R Atlas AO |
• Mr Macfarlane was re-elected as a Director • Mrs Atlas was re-elected as a Director |
| 3 | Adoption of the Remuneration Report |
Carried as an ordinary resolution |
| 4 | Grant of Performance Rights to Mr S C Elliott |
Carried as an ordinary resolution |
| 5 | Resolution requisitioned by members – Amendment to the Constitution |
Not carried as a special resolution |
Pic: ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott arriving at the AGM
Pic: ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott prepares for the AGM to begin
Pic: ANZ Chairman Paul O’Sullivan prepares for the AGM
Pic: ANZ Chairman Paul O’Sullivan reads his opening remarks ahead of the AGM
Pic: ANZ CFO Michelle Jablko attends the AGM to help answer any shareholder questions
Pic: ANZ teams help out in the background to ensure the AGM runs smoothly
Pic: Shareholders were able to ask questions from home during this virtual AGM
Pic: ANZ Deputy CEO Alexis George, Head of Communications & Public Affairs Tony Warren and CEO Shayne Elliott watch from the sidelines
Pic: ANZ Executive Manager Investor Relations Cameron Davis, Group General Manager Investor Relations Jill Campbell and Company Secretary Simon Pordage reflect on outcomes of the resolutions
Jill Campbell is Head of Investor Relations at ANZ
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