(1) A public company must hold an annual general meeting (AGM) within 18 months after its registration. (2) A public company must hold an AGM at least once in each calendar year and within 5 months after the end of its financial year.

Note: An AGM held to satisfy this subsection may also satisfy subsection (1).

(3) An AGM is to be held in addition to any other meetings held by a public company in the year.

Note 1: The company's annual financial report, directors' report and auditor's report must be laid before the AGM (see section 317).

Note 2: The rules in sections 249C-250M apply to an AGM.

(4) A public company that has only 1 member is not required to hold an AGM under this section.