Below is a list of rights of any shareholder Right to attend, put forward a proposal and and vote at
General Meetings. including the right to vote on major events in the company’s life, such as amendments to the by-laws, transactions involving the capital stock, etc. Right to a share of company earnings. as dividends. The proposed dividend must first be approved at the Annual General Meeting. Right to receive information about the company. A company listed on the stock exchange must promptly advise its shareholders, who are the real owners, of any events that might influence its share price, any change in its financial position or any event likely to influence its future prospects or outlook. Shareholders also have other rights: Right to stand for the office of Director
Pre-emptive rights over new share issues
Right to sell and trade the shares
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