An annual meeting of shareholders required by law where directors inform shareholders of company performance and future prospects.
Shareholders vote on board elections and significant company issues.
In the context of the Australian sharemarket, the annual report is a financial report or statement issued by a publicly listed company to its shareholders. Blue Chip A company which has shown it can make profits in good and bad times. The good track record tends to make shares in these companies more expensive and less risky to hold. The bond says that the government will pay you back the money plus interest after a set period of time. It's different from a normal loan because you can buy and sell the debt.