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Art. 699 Legge federale del 30 marzo 1911 di complemento del Codice civile svizzero (CO)
CO; Parte terza: Delle società commerciali e della società cooperativa ; Titolo ventesimosesto: Della società anonima ; Capo terzo: Organizzazione della società anonima; A. L’assemblea generale; II. Convocazione e svolgimento dell’assemblea generale; 1. Modalità di convocazione
Art. 699 CO
L’assemblea generale è convocata dal consiglio d’amministrazione, all’occorrenza dall’ufficio di revisione. Anche i liquidatori e i rappresentanti degli obbligazionisti hanno il diritto di convocarla.
L’assemblea generale ordinaria ha luogo ogni anno, entro sei mesi dalla chiusura dell’esercizio annuale.
Possono chiedere la convocazione dell’assemblea generale gli azionisti che detengono insieme almeno una delle partecipazioni seguenti: 1. il 5 per cento del capitale azionario o dei voti, nelle società le cui azioni sono quotate in borsa; 2. il 10 per cento del capitale azionario o dei voti, nelle altre società.
La convocazione dev’essere chiesta per scritto. Gli oggetti da iscrivere all’ordine del giorno e le proposte devono essere indicati nella domanda.
Se il consiglio d’amministrazione non dà seguito alla domanda entro un congruo termine, comunque non eccedente 60 giorni, i richiedenti possono chiedere al giudice di ordinare la convocazione.
Decisioni giudiziarie che applicano questa disposizione (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.