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Art. 699 Bundesgesetz vom 30. März 1911 betreffend die Ergänzung des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuches (OR)
OR; Dritte Abteilung: Die Handelsgesellschaften und die Genossenschaft; Sechsundzwanzigster Titel: Die Aktiengesellschaft; Dritter Abschnitt: Organisation der Aktiengesellschaft; A. Die Generalversammlung; II. Einberufung und Durchführung der Generalversammlung; 1. Art der Einberufung
Art. 699 OR
Die Generalversammlung wird durch den Verwaltungsrat, nötigenfalls durch die Revisionsstelle einberufen. Das Einberufungsrecht steht auch den Liquidatoren und den Vertretern der Anleihensgläubiger zu.
Die ordentliche Generalversammlung findet jährlich innerhalb von sechs Monaten nach Abschluss des Geschäftsjahres statt.
Aktionäre können die Einberufung einer Generalversammlung verlangen, sofern sie zusammen mindestens über eine der folgenden Beteiligungen verfügen: 1. bei Gesellschaften, deren Aktien an einer Börse kotiert sind: 5 Prozent des Aktienkapitals oder der Stimmen; 2. bei anderen Gesellschaften: 10 Prozent des Aktienkapitals oder der Stimmen.
Sie müssen die Einberufung schriftlich verlangen. Die Verhandlungsgegenstände und Anträge müssen im Begehren enthalten sein.
Entspricht der Verwaltungsrat dem Begehren nicht innert angemessener Frist, längstens aber innert 60 Tagen, so können die Gesuchsteller dem Gericht beantragen, die Einberufung anzuordnen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (91)
B-3664/2025 (Art. 699 Abs. 1 OR)
Auditor's Suspension Reduced to Reprimand Due to Corrective Measures and Factual Errors
The applicant's failure to convene a general meeting when the board of directors was inactive constituted a violation of this provision.
C/18825/2024 · ge (art. 699 al. 4 CO)
Shareholder Deadlock and Extraordinary General Meeting Order Confirmation
Although cited in the reasoning regarding the right to request a General Meeting, this article was not explicitly cited in the dispositive orders.
HE240083 · zh (Art. 699 Abs. 5 OR)
Shareholder Petition to Compel Extraordinary General Meeting for Chairman Removal Upheld Due to Board Delay
This article is the underlying legal basis for the court's decision to grant the request to convene an extraordinary general meeting, as the requirements under this provision were met.
HE230147 · zh (Art. 699 Abs. 5 OR)
Shareholder Action to Compel Extraordinary General Meeting for Board Election
This article provides the legal basis for the court to order the convening of a general assembly when the board of directors fails to act upon a valid request from shareholders.
HE230101 · zh (Art. 699 Abs. 3 OR)
Shareholder Forces General Meeting Due to Board Inaction
Cited as the basis for shareholders' right to request the convening of a general meeting when representing at least ten percent of the share capital.
HE230101 · zh (Art. 699 Abs. 5 OR)
Shareholder Forces General Meeting Due to Board Inaction
Cited as the legal basis for the court to order the convening of a general meeting if the board of directors fails to act within a reasonable period.
C/675/2023 · ge (Art. 699 al. 4 CO)
Shareholder Meeting Convening Requirement Defect
The appeal was allowed because the initial request for assembly convocation did not meet the formal requirements of this article (lack of stated proposals).
32881 · nw (Art. 699 Abs. 2 OR)
Board Term Validity and Administrator Appointment Appeal
Cited in the reasoning concerning the legal deadline for holding the ordinary general meeting, which determined the issue of organizational defect.
C/5586/2022 · ge (art. 699 al. 4 CO)
Minority Shareholder Right to Compel General Meeting for Special Investigation
Cited regarding the right of shareholders to request a judicial order for convening a general assembly, which was central to the dispute.
HE220074 · zh (Art. 699 Abs. 3 Satz 1 OR)
Shareholders' Right to Convene Meeting Upheld Against Director's Delay
This provision sets the threshold for shareholders requesting the convening of a general meeting, and its fulfillment is confirmed as a condition for granting the petition.
HE220074 · zh (Art. 699 Abs. 4 OR)
Shareholders' Right to Convene Meeting Upheld Against Director's Delay
This provision allows a court to order the convening of a general meeting upon application if the board of directors fails to do so within a reasonable period, forming the basis for granting the petition.
12.2022.51 · ti (art. 699 cpv. 3 e 4 CO)
Appellants v. Company Administrator (Shareholder Meeting Dispute)
This provision established the right of shareholders representing at least 10% of the share capital to demand the convocation of a general meeting, which is the core subject of the ruling.
HE220037 · zh (Art. 699 Abs. 2 OR)
Shareholder Dispute Over Lapsed Director Mandate and Custodian Appointment
Cited in the reasoning to establish that the mandate of the last registered director expired, which constitutes the organizational deficiency.
2022.05.24.zr.1 · bl (Art. 699 Abs. 3 OR)
Shareholder's Right to Convene Meeting and Set Agenda Upheld
This provision establishes the shareholder's right to convene a general meeting and to have items placed on the agenda.
2022.05.24.zr.1 · bl (Art. 699 Abs. 4 OR)
Shareholder's Right to Convene Meeting and Set Agenda Upheld
This provision allows the court to order the convening of a general meeting when a shareholder's right to convene or include items on the agenda has been violated.