Find the constitution applicable to the date
Articles of association set out constitutional arrangements for a company under its governing law. A formation copy may have been amended, replaced or supplemented by later resolutions. Begin with the original filing, then inspect subsequent constitutional changes so that an old provision is not treated as the current rule for directors, shares or member decisions.
Read related filings together
UK incorporation-document guidance explains the memorandum and articles, while Companies House formation guidance discusses their registration context. The public company file can supply the relevant images. For a transaction involving a particular class of shares or approval requirement, retain the amendment and supporting resolution together instead of relying only on a short registry summary.