Companies Act 2014 section 1098A

Application of section 176A in relation to PLCs

Section 1098A clarifies that the general provisions allowing electronic participation in general meetings apply to public limited companies (PLCs) alongside any additional rules that apply specifically to traded PLCs.

• Section 176A permits participation in general meetings using electronic communications technology.
• Section 1106 contains specific provisions for electronic participation at general meetings of traded PLCs.
• For traded PLCs, both sets of provisions operate side by side — one does not override the other.
• This section ensures that PLCs benefit from the general electronic meeting rules without losing any additional protections or requirements that apply to traded PLCs.