What voting threshold is required to pass an 'ordinary resolution' at a company's general meeting?

Answer options:

Exactly 50% of the votes cast.

A simple majority (more than 50%) of the votes cast.

At least 75% of the votes cast.

100% of the votes cast.

How to approach this question

Distinguish between ordinary (>50%) and special (>=75%) resolutions.

Full Answer

B.A simple majority (more than 50%) of the votes cast.✓ Correct

Under section 282 of the Companies Act 2006, an ordinary resolution of the members (or of a class of members) of a company means a resolution that is passed by a simple majority (i.e., more than 50%) of the votes cast by those entitled to vote.

Common mistakes

Confusing the ordinary resolution threshold (>50%) with the special resolution threshold (75%).

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