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Art. 697a Bundesgesetz vom 30. März 1911 betreffend die Ergänzung des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuches (OR)
OR; Dritte Abteilung: Die Handelsgesellschaften und die Genossenschaft; Sechsundzwanzigster Titel: Die Aktiengesellschaft; Zweiter Abschnitt: Rechte und Pflichten der Aktionäre; J. Persönliche Mitgliedschaftsrechte; IV. Auskunfts- und Einsichtsrecht; 2. Einsichtsrecht
Art. 697a OR
Die Geschäftsbücher und die Akten können von Aktionären eingesehen werden, die zusammen mindestens 5 Prozent des Aktienkapitals oder der Stimmen vertreten.
Der Verwaltungsrat gewährt die Einsicht innert vier Monaten nach Eingang der Anfrage. Die Aktionäre dürfen Notizen machen.
Die Einsicht muss gewährt werden, soweit sie für die Ausübung der Aktionärsrechte erforderlich ist und soweit keine Geschäftsgeheimnisse oder anderen schutzwürdigen Interessen der Gesellschaft gefährdet werden. Eine Verweigerung der Einsicht ist schriftlich zu begründen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (22)
CACIV.2024.3 · ne (Art. 697a ss CO)
Appeal Against Provisional Asset Restriction in Hotel Ownership Dispute
Cited in the reasoning concerning special audits, used to support the analogy with third-party intervention.
Jug.2020.294 · vd (art. 697a ss CO)
Shareholder's Request for Special Investigation Denied
The court rejected the request for the institution of a special investigation, which is governed by these articles.
C/5586/2022 · ge (art. 697a al. 1 CO)
Minority Shareholder Right to Compel General Meeting for Special Investigation
Cited to compare and contrast the special audit mechanism with the expert appointment mechanism.
29612 · nw (Art. 697a Abs. 1 OR)
Shareholder Attempt to Appoint Special Auditor Fails Due to Untimely Submission of Inquiries
The court's decision to dismiss the application (as far as admissible) is based on the finding that a prerequisite for the special investigation (prior exercise of the right to information) was not met through proper procedure.
ZK2 2016 3 · gr (Art. 697a Abs. 1 OR)
Shareholder Suit Withdrawal and Cost Allocation Following Settlement on Independent Review
Cited in the reasoning to determine that the applicant had not yet exercised his right to information when initiating the first special investigation proceeding, justifying a partial cost burden on him.
Jug.2021.310 · vd (art. 697a ss CO)
Shareholder's Application for Special Investigation Granted Due to Financial Irregularities
The court grants the request to order a special investigation based on these articles.
C/13849/2016 · ge (Art. 697a CO)
Minority Shareholder Special Auditor Request Rejection Confirmed
This provision was cited in the appellant's requests and is the substantive basis for the claim regarding the designation of a special auditor, which the court ultimately confirmed the rejection of.
ZK.2016.6 · bs (Art. 697a Abs. 1 OR)
Minority Shareholder v. Company: Special Audit for Undervalued Asset Sale
This article regarding the requirement for clarifying facts to exercise shareholder rights was used to determine the scope and relevance of the special examination.
ZK.2016.6 · bs (Art. 697a OR)
Minority Shareholder v. Company: Special Audit for Undervalued Asset Sale
This article on the purpose of the special examination was cited throughout the reasoning.
2016.10.11.zr.2 · bl (Art. 697a Abs. 1 OR)
Shareholder Denied Special Auditor Request Due to Insufficient Grounds
The court found that the applicant had not sufficiently exercised their right to information or inspection, which is a formal requirement for requesting a special audit.
430.16.266 · bl (Art. 697a Abs. 1 OR)
Shareholder's "Fishing Expedition" for Company Records Denied
The court found that the formal requirement of having exercised the right to information or inspection prior to requesting a special audit was not met.
ZK.2012.15 · bs (Art. 697a Abs. 1 OR)
Special Investigation into Chairman's Loan Repayment and Concluding Procedure
Cited in the reasoning for cost allocation to justify the inadmissibility of certain supplementary questions due to lack of object-relatedness.
CACIV.2014.6 · ne (Art. 697a CO)
Shareholder Fails to Secure Special Investigation into Company Finances and Management
Cited by the court in reasoning section 3 in relation to the timing and object of the special investigation request made to the general assembly, although the court ultimately applied Art. 697b CO.
HE120283 · zh (Art. 697a Abs. 1 OR)
Shareholder's Claim for Special Auditor Dismissed Due to Untimely Application and Loss of Interest
This provision defines the substantive requirements for a special auditor's investigation, which were discussed in the context of legal interest.
AA100145 · zh (Art. 697a OR)
Minority Shareholder Information Right Dispute Upheld on Appeal
Substantive provision concerning special investigations, mentioned by the appellant in relation to alternative remedies deemed irrelevant by the lower court.