Commentaries: Art. 656c

Participation certificate holders have no right to vote and, unless otherwise provided by the articles of association, none of the rights associated therewith.
Rights associated with the right to vote are the right to convene a general meeting, the right to attend such a meeting, the right to information, the right of inspection and the right to table agenda items and motions.
Subject to the same requirements as the shareholder, the participation certificate holder has the right to instigate a special investigation. If the articles of association do not provide for any more far-reaching rights, the participation certificate holder may submit a written request for information, access to documents or the instigation of a special investigation to the general meeting.