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Special MeetingRefers to a meeting of shareholders outside the usual annual general meeting. In the context of corporate governance, some limitations either increase the level of shareholder support required to call a special meeting beyond that specified by state law or eliminate the ability to call one entirely. Such provisions add an extra time delay to many proxy fights, since bidders must wait until the regularly scheduled annual meeting to ../../finance-glossary/ board members or dismantle takeover defenses.Special Meeting Similar MatchesSpecial dividendSpecial dividendAlso referred to as an extra dividend. Dividend that is unlikely to be repeated. SpecialistSpecialistA member of a stock exchange who provides an orderly market in one or more securities. A specialist executes limit orders and buys and sells securities when abnormal fluctuations occur to maintain stability. Specialised mutual fundSpecialised mutual fundSee: 'sector fund'. Special bonusSpecial bonusAn additional bonus (that is, over and above the normal reversionary bonus) applied to a with profits life assurance policy when the life company's profits are exceptional. Intra-product specializationIntra-product specializationAnother term for fragmentation. Used by Arndt (1997). Further SuggestionsVertical specializationSpecialist unit Special entry procedure Specialists short sale ratio Special bond account Special Drawing Right Complete specialization Tax Exempt Special Savings Account Pattern of specialization Special and differential treatment Specialist market Specialist block purchase and sale Special Cause Variation Incomplete specialization Special arbitrage account Specialization Special and Common Cause System of Variation Special economic zone Special assessment bond Special Drawing Rights (SDR) Symbol book special Saturday night special |
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