Annual General Meeting

MINISO Group (MNSO) successfully held its annual general meeting in Hong Kong on June 12, 2025, with shareholders approving all resolutions. This crucial event reaffirms MINISO’s commitment to strong corporate governance and shareholder engagement. The positive outcome boosts investor confidence in the company’s sustainable growth and its position in the global retail market.

WISeKey International Holding Ltd. announced a minor change to its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), postponing it from June 19 to June 27, 2025, at the same time and location in Zurich, Switzerland. The agenda and proposals remain unchanged. WISeKey focuses on cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT solutions, securing digital identities and the Internet of Everything.

Clean Air Metals Inc. has released its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025. Key figures include total assets of $37.9 million and a net loss of $3.1 million. The company will hold its Annual General Meeting on July 29, 2025. Clean Air Metals is advancing its Thunder Bay North project and expects to release a new Preliminary Economic Assessment this fall.

Avant Brands Inc. concluded its annual general meeting on May 30, 2025, with 16.19% of outstanding shares represented. Shareholders elected all six nominated directors, re-appointed Ernst & Young LLP as auditor, and approved several proposals, including the deferred share unit plan, its amendments, long-term incentive plan, its amendments, and the repricing of warrants and convertible debentures. Complete voting details reside on SEDAR+.

Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO) will hold its 2025 Annual General Meeting on June 25 in Reykjavik, with virtual access available. Shareholders will review governance updates, financial results, and strategies to bolster its position in the biosimilars market, projected to yield $50 billion in global savings by 2027. Key discussions include expanding its biosimilar pipeline, regulatory progress in the U.S. and Europe, and addressing pricing challenges and patent cliffs. Analysts highlight priorities like commercial partnerships, scalable manufacturing, and differentiation in immunology and oncology. The meeting may signal strategic shifts as Alvotech navigates evolving FDA regulations and leverages biosimilars to counter pharmaceutical revenue declines, emphasizing speed-to-market and cost efficiency.

NIO Inc. will convene its 2025 Annual General Meeting in Shanghai on June 25, allowing shareholders registered by May 23 to vote on strategic governance and growth initiatives. Key agenda items include proposals to advance next-gen autonomous driving technology and European market expansion, aligned with board-endorsed goals. The company also disclosed its 2024 Form 20-F, emphasizing R&D progress and battery-swapping infrastructure amid rising competition. Multi-listed shareholders (NYSE, HKEX, SGX) may participate through specified depositaries. The AGM underscores NIO’s focus on investor alignment and operational resilience as it navigates evolving EV industry challenges.

Endeavour Mining’s May 22, 2025 AGM saw strong shareholder engagement, with 72.79% of issued shares represented. All directors were re-elected with approval rates exceeding 94%, demonstrating investor trust. Key resolutions passed include the Directors’ Remuneration Policy (81.67%) and near-unanimous support for compensation reports (98.53%). Shareholders overwhelmingly authorized capital management actions, including share allotment and buybacks (99.98% approval), reflecting confidence in financial strategy. With 242.2 million shares issued and 103,147 in treasury, the company maintains disciplined capital flexibility. Analysts view the outcomes as reinforcing governance rigor amid gold market uncertainties, positioning Endeavour to advance strategic initiatives.

Journey Energy Inc. (JOY/JRNGF) strengthened its governance at its 2025 AGM, with shareholders approving all resolutions by wide margins. Key outcomes included maintaining a six-member board (85.67% support), director reappointments (79.42%-83.01% approval), KPMG’s auditor retention (97.37%), and adoption of governance modernization measures (82.10%). The re-elected board will prioritize operational continuity, balancing conventional energy production with emissions reduction initiatives. Analysts highlight high approval ratings as a competitive advantage, noting alignment with strategic goals like drilling efficiency and renewable partnerships outlined in the 2025 roadmap.