Shareholder Questions Prior to the Meeting

The number of clients offering questions increased in all indices. These questions provide our clients an insight into the topics that may be raised at the AGM and give them a chance to prepare.

2020

S&P/ASX 100

89.47%

S&P/ASX 200

80.49%

S&P/ASX 201+

50.16%

2019

S&P/ASX 100

76.47%

S&P/ASX 200

45.71%

S&P/ASX 201+

23.13%

2018

S&P/ASX 100

64.10%

S&P/ASX 200

44.12%

S&P/ASX 201+

14.84%

2017

S&P/ASX 100

74.28%

S&P/ASX 200

32.43%

S&P/ASX 201+

21.71%

2016

S&P/ASX 100

70.27%

S&P/ASX 200

47.22%

S&P/ASX 201+

15.17%

2015

S&P/ASX 100

80.00%

S&P/ASX 200

43.90%

S&P/ASX 201+

13.04%

Types of questions received from shareholders prior to the meeting

In 2020 the types of questions asked by shareholders were varied. There was a focus on future direction and strategy. Again, sustainability and the environment were a big focus at the actual meetings but not prominent in pre-meeting questions.