Applications to extend the convening period under s 439A(6) are not granted as a matter of course and must be supported by detailed information about the company's affairs and the reasons for delay. Once the convening period has been extended once, further extensions are not possible, so the initial extension must be sufficient. Administrators should provide specific evidence of steps taken by directors to fulfil statutory obligations and the basis for any estimated timelines.
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