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annual general meeting
The annual meeting of the shareholders of a stock corporation ('Aktiengesellschaft' or 'AG'), where decisions are made about fundamental company matters such as the use of profits or the discharge of the management board.
Der Vorstandsvorsitzende präsentierte auf der Hauptversammlung die Geschäftszahlen des letzten Jahres.
The CEO presented last year's business figures at the annual general meeting.
The word is made up of 'Haupt-' and 'Versammlung'. 'Haupt-' means 'most important' or 'central', and a 'Versammlung' is a meeting or assembly. So it is the most important meeting of the year.
Die Hauptversammlung findet einmal im Jahr statt.
The annual general meeting takes place once a year.
You can tell from context whether the 'Hauptversammlung' of a company or an association is meant. Words like 'Aktionäre' (shareholders), 'Dividende' (dividend), and 'AG' point to a company. 'Mitglieder' (members) and 'Verein' (association/club) point to an organization.
Die Aktionäre stimmten auf der Hauptversammlung über die Dividende ab.
The shareholders voted on the dividend at the annual general meeting.
'Hauptversammlung' is a formal term from business and association law. In everyday language, it is used only in these specific contexts.
Die Einladung zur Hauptversammlung muss schriftlich erfolgen.
The invitation to the annual general meeting must be made in writing.
In a business context, the abbreviation 'HV' is often used. Typical verbs are 'eine Hauptversammlung einberufen' (to convene an annual general meeting) and 'an einer Hauptversammlung teilnehmen' (to attend an annual general meeting).
Der Termin für die nächste HV wurde heute bekannt gegeben.
The date for the next AGM was announced today.
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'die Mitgliederversammlung' and 'die Hauptversammlung' both refer to an official meeting where important decisions can be made. 'Mitgliederversammlung' is especially suitable for associations, parties, or organizations when all members are invited. 'Hauptversammlung' often means the most important or annual meeting. In a stock corporation, 'Hauptversammlung' is the normal term for the shareholders' meeting. The words can seem similar in the context of associations, but 'Hauptversammlung' sounds more like the central annual meeting, while 'Mitgliederversammlung' can more generally be any official meeting of the members.
Auf der Hauptversammlung der Firma stimmten die Aktionäre über den Vorstand ab.
At the company's annual general meeting, the shareholders voted on the board.
Der Sportverein lädt alle Mitglieder zur Mitgliederversammlung ein.
The sports club invites all members to the general meeting.