Jayne Meacham, FCG

Corporate Governance Professional/Company Secretary, Computershare Entity Solutions

Jayne Meacham

A qualified Chartered Secretary and Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute, Jayne is a seasoned governance professional providing company secretarial, governance and advisory support and solutions to clients at Computershare. Jayne has extensive experience of listed companies, both in-house and client-facing. Prior to joining Computershare, Jayne was Company Secretary at FTSE-250 listed Auction Technology Group plc. Prior to that she worked in professional services for both MUFG and Vistra, as well as having numerous in-house roles over the years at St. James’s Place, Zurich, Lloyds Banking Group and SEGRO. Jayne was a winner in the Technical Expert category of the 2025 Governance HOT 100.

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Chair’s AGM script—unexpected events

Precedents

This Precedent Chair’s script deals with unexpected events that may arise during a public listed company’s annual general meeting (AGM), and provides practical guidance including what to do when a demand for a poll by the shareholders is made, how to deal with amendments to resolutions and what action to take when faced by disruptive attendees. This precedent is not an exhaustive list of possible unexpected events that may arise at an AGM, but deals with some of the more typical or common events, and it should be amended to reflect the particular circumstances of the company as appropriate. Produced in partnership with Jayne Meacham of Jordans Corporate Law.

Corporate

Chair’s AGM script—voting on a poll

Precedents

This Precedent sets out a sample Chair’s script to be used at a public listed company’s annual general meeting (AGM) where voting will be conducted by way of a poll. It includes opening and closing statements by the Chair, an explanation of the voting and other key procedural issues and resolutions typically included in an public listed company’s AGM. This script may be used in conjunction with Precedent Notice of AGM of a public listed company. Produced in partnership with Jayne Meacham of Jordans Corporate Law.

Corporate

Chair’s AGM script—voting on a show of hands

Precedents

This Precedent sets out a sample Chair’s script to be used at a public listed company’s annual general meeting (AGM) where voting will be conducted on a show of hands. It includes opening and closing statements by the Chair, an explanation of the voting and other key procedural issues and resolutions typically included in an public listed company’s AGM. This script may be used in conjunction with Precedent Notice of AGM of a public listed company. Produced in partnership with Jayne Meacham of Jordans Corporate Law.

Corporate

Managing discussion and shareholders' questions—listed company AGMs—checklist

Checklists

This Practice Note provides guidance on the questions and discussions at Annual General Meetings (AGMs) of listed public companies and AIM companies. It covers legal aspects, corporate governance best practice and practical guidance, as well as tips for the chair and company secretary in preparing for debate and unexpected events at a company’s AGM. Produced in partnership with Jayne Meacham of Jordans Corporate Law.

Corporate