Definition
Annual general meeting (AGM) is the yearly meeting where shareholders vote on company matters and receive updates. Founders reach for it when a vague conversation needs a shared, specific meaning. Name it clearly, then let the next decision — a hire, a price, a test, or a pass — follow from that meaning.
In the room
How the word shows up in a real conversation.
In a Monday review, someone writes Annual general meeting (AGM) on the board and restates it: “Yearly meeting where shareholders vote on company matters and receive updates.” The next move is a test, a cut, or a double-down — not another debate about the word.
Common mistake
Using Annual general meeting (AGM) as a label instead of a fact. If you cannot point to the evidence — a number, a customer, or a written assumption — you are using the word as jargon.
See also
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Yearly interest rate charged on loans, including fees and other costs.
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Annual report
Comprehensive document detailing a company's financial performance and activities.
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Legal requirement to submit yearly financial reports to regulatory authorities.
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