Quote by John HarveyJones

It is surprising, in the welter of questions that one gets at (AGMs), how few actually relate to the performance of the company, or the decisions taken by the board in particular areas.

It is surprising, in the welter of questions that one gets a

Summary

This quote highlights the lack of relevance and focus in shareholder meetings. The speaker expresses surprise at the fact that very few questions asked during annual general meetings (AGMs) pertain to the company's performance or the decisions made by the board. It implies that other non-crucial matters tend to dominate these meetings, potentially undermining the purpose of these gatherings to evaluate and discuss matters directly related to the company's operations and governance.

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By John HarveyJones

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