How far can a company shorten its shareholders meeting schedule under the Companies Act?

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Overview

This article explains practical limits and checks for shortening a shareholders meeting schedule under Japan's Companies Act, including convocation notices, written resolutions, unanimous consent, class meetings, board approvals, investor consents, and due diligence records.

Practical perspective

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