Parliamentary procedure

Latest news - Next SEDE meetings - 24 and 28 June 2021 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities.

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  • The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities.
  • Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
  • The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting).
  • Following these decisions, the next meetings of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) will take place on 24 June and 28 June 2021 (online).The meeting agenda and documents will be published here.

MTS Announces 2021 Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to Approve Merger with SharpLink, Inc. and Related Proposals

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

To approve the adoption of the new SharpLink, Ltd. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and the reservation of 4,673,264 Ordinary Shares for issuance thereunder; and

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  • To approve the adoption of the new SharpLink, Ltd. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and the reservation of 4,673,264 Ordinary Shares for issuance thereunder; and
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  • To transact any other business that may be properly brought before the Meeting or any continuation, adjournment or postponement thereof.
  • Eligible shareholders may present proper proposals for inclusion in the Meeting by submitting their proposals to the Company no later than June 23, 2021.
  • Headquartered in Israel, MTS markets its solutions through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Israel, the U.S. and Hong Kong, as well as through distribution channels.

Former STB Commissioner and Vice-Chairman, William Clyburn, Jr., Believes CN Voting Trust Should Be Approved

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

In the op-ed, Clyburn states he believes the CN voting trust addresses unlawful control and the public interest under the new rules, and that as such, the voting trust should be approved.

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  • In the op-ed, Clyburn states he believes the CN voting trust addresses unlawful control and the public interest under the new rules, and that as such, the voting trust should be approved.
  • The new rules were designed to require applicants to formally meet these tests before the Board would approve the use of a voting trust.
  • Prior to adoption of the Major Merger Rules, parties proposing use of a voting trust were free to use it without Board approval.
  • As part of the 2001 proceeding, we wanted more authority over and transparency into the voting trust process.

Former STB Commissioner and Vice-Chairman, William Clyburn, Jr., Believes CN Voting Trust Should be Approved

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 10, 2021

In the op-ed, Clyburn states he believes the CN voting trust addresses unlawful control and the public interest under the new rules, and that as such, the voting trust should be approved.

Key Points: 
  • In the op-ed, Clyburn states he believes the CN voting trust addresses unlawful control and the public interest under the new rules, and that as such, the voting trust should be approved.
  • The new rules were designed to require applicants to formally meet these tests before the Board would approve the use of a voting trust.
  • Prior to adoption of the Major Merger Rules, parties proposing use of a voting trust were free to use it without Board approval.
  • As part of the 2001 proceeding, we wanted more authority over and transparency into the voting trust process.

Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Announces Adjournment of Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

46.4% of shares voted, quorum not established to hold annual meeting

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  • 46.4% of shares voted, quorum not established to hold annual meeting
    Meeting scheduled to reconvene June 29, 2021 at 9:00 AM EDT
    DEVON, Pa., June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zynerba Pharmaceuticals , Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYNE), the leader in innovative pharmaceutically-produced transdermal cannabinoid therapies for rare and near-rare neuropsychiatric disorders, today announced that it has adjourned its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders due to a lack of quorum.
  • The reconvened annual meeting will also be a "virtual" meeting of stockholders.
  • The record date for the annual meeting continues to be April 14, 2021.
  • Zynerba Pharmaceuticals is the leader in innovative pharmaceutically-produced transdermal cannabinoid therapies for rare and near-rare neuropsychiatric disorders.

2021 Annual General Meeting

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Golar LNG Limited advises that its 2021 Annual General Meeting will be held on August 10, 2021.  The record date for voting at the Annual General Meeting is set to June 16, 2021.  The notice, agenda and associated material will be distributed prior to the meeting.

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Golar LNG Limited advises that its 2021 Annual General Meeting will be held on August 10, 2021.  The record date for voting at the Annual General Meeting is set to June 16, 2021.  The notice, agenda and associated material will be distributed prior to the meeting.

Apex Technology Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: APXT) Recommends Stockholders Vote in Favor of the Proposed Business Combination with AvePoint

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Monday, June 7, 2021

Stockholders of record of Apex common stock as of the close of business on the record date of June 1, 2021 may vote.

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  • Stockholders of record of Apex common stock as of the close of business on the record date of June 1, 2021 may vote.
  • To vote, Apex stockholders should visit www.voteapxt.com or vote by proxy card to ensure that their shares will be represented at the Special Meeting.
  • You will need your voting control number, which is included on the Voting Instruction Form to vote via automated telephone service.
  • Neither AvePoint nor Apex gives any assurance that either AvePoint or Apex, or the combined company, will achieve its expectations.

Shoptalk and Groceryshop Announce Return to In-Person Events and Permanent Lineup of Highly Successful Virtual Meetups

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Monday, June 7, 2021

The preliminary agenda for Groceryshop, the next event in the lineup, is now available.

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  • The preliminary agenda for Groceryshop, the next event in the lineup, is now available.
  • Shoptalk and Groceryshop Meetups bring large, curated groups together for double opt-in virtual meetings and peer group discussions, and have successfully facilitated an aggregate of more than 33,000 online meetings for more than 4,000 participants.
  • "Our Meetups experienced unprecedented success over the past nine months, and achieved more than 90% satisfaction rate for meetings.
  • "The European market is in great need of a top-quality retail event," said Katy Fryatt, Launch Director for Shoptalk Europe.

DGAP-News: ESGTI AG: Annual General Meeting June 30, 2021

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Monday, June 7, 2021

ESGTI AG: Annual General Meeting June 30, 2021

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  • ESGTI AG: Annual General Meeting June 30, 2021
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Venue: At the offices of the company, Bsch 37, 6331 Hunenberg, Switzerland
    The agenda and motions of the Board of Directors, together with the annual reports, are available for download at:
    Shareholders who wish to attend the meeting need to register.
  • 07.06.2021 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG.
  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Sylogist Annual General and Special Meeting Results and Board Committee Appointments

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

At their meeting, immediately following the shareholders' Meeting, the Board appointed Barry Foster to serve as Board Chair and constituted its committees.

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  • At their meeting, immediately following the shareholders' Meeting, the Board appointed Barry Foster to serve as Board Chair and constituted its committees.
  • The Audit Committee is comprised of Mr. Gray (Chair), Mr. Foster and Mr. Fernandes, who are all independent directors.
  • The Compensation Committee will be chaired by Mr. McKinnon (independent), with Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Wood serving as members.
  • Mr. Foster was appointed Chair, with Mr. Gray, Mr. Fernandes and Mr. McKinnon serving as members of the Nominating and Governance Committee.