Strengthened majority

When voting within a board, members' meeting or shareholders' meeting, a simple majority generally applies. This is also called absolute majority or absolute majority. This means that more than half must vote in favour. In common parlance, it is sometimes said, half plus one, but this is factually incorrect because if there are five people voting, with three you already have a majority. However, half plus one is three and a half.

An enhanced majority exists if more than half must vote in favour. For example, two-thirds or three-fourths. In articles of association, this is also referred to as percentages.

In addition to reinforced majorities, articles of association also contain quorum requirements. A quorum exists if voting can only take place if at least a certain number of people are present or represented at the meeting.

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