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Which condition must be met for a company to pay dividends?
Which condition must be met for a company to pay dividends?
- The company's liabilities must exceed its assets.
- The company must be in a phase of rapid growth.
- All shareholders must receive the same amount.
- The payment must not materially prejudice its creditors. (correct)
What discretion do directors have regarding dividends?
What discretion do directors have regarding dividends?
- Directors must seek shareholder approval for any dividend payment.
- Directors must pay dividends in cash only.
- Directors can determine the timing and method of payment. (correct)
- Directors cannot change the dividend amount once declared.
Under what circumstance are dividends prohibited from being paid?
Under what circumstance are dividends prohibited from being paid?
- The payment would cause the company to become insolvent. (correct)
- The company has excess cash reserves.
- The company is experiencing profits.
- The company's shares have depreciated in value.
What is required for a debt related to dividends to arise?
What is required for a debt related to dividends to arise?
What must directors ensure when deciding on dividend payments?
What must directors ensure when deciding on dividend payments?
What legal consequences can arise from the failure to pay dividends?
What legal consequences can arise from the failure to pay dividends?
What is the key factor in determining the timing of dividend payments?
What is the key factor in determining the timing of dividend payments?
Which of the following accurately reflects disclosures required for shares?
Which of the following accurately reflects disclosures required for shares?
What is the minimum notice period required for non-listed companies to convene a members' meeting?
What is the minimum notice period required for non-listed companies to convene a members' meeting?
What percentage of members must agree for an extraordinary general meeting to be called on short notice?
What percentage of members must agree for an extraordinary general meeting to be called on short notice?
What is required for certain resolutions like the removal of a director?
What is required for certain resolutions like the removal of a director?
What happens if a quorum is not present within 30 minutes at a members' meeting?
What happens if a quorum is not present within 30 minutes at a members' meeting?
How is notice deemed given when delivered by fax or electronic means?
How is notice deemed given when delivered by fax or electronic means?
What must be included in a company's constitution regarding the issuance of preference shares?
What must be included in a company's constitution regarding the issuance of preference shares?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with preference shares?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with preference shares?
What happens to the dividend rights attached to redeemable preference shares upon their redemption?
What happens to the dividend rights attached to redeemable preference shares upon their redemption?
What is a necessary condition for a company to redeem preference shares?
What is a necessary condition for a company to redeem preference shares?
What must happen for the reduction of redeemable preference shares to be valid?
What must happen for the reduction of redeemable preference shares to be valid?
In case of a company's infringement of the requirements for share redemption, what is true?
In case of a company's infringement of the requirements for share redemption, what is true?
What is the primary concern regarding redemption of shares in relation to creditors?
What is the primary concern regarding redemption of shares in relation to creditors?
How do the voting rights for preference shareholders compare to ordinary shareholders?
How do the voting rights for preference shareholders compare to ordinary shareholders?
Under what circumstances is disclosure not required for small scale offerings?
Under what circumstances is disclosure not required for small scale offerings?
Which type of investor is not required to receive disclosure if they meet certain financial criteria?
Which type of investor is not required to receive disclosure if they meet certain financial criteria?
Who among the following is exempt from disclosure requirements?
Who among the following is exempt from disclosure requirements?
What is the purpose of a prospectus according to the content?
What is the purpose of a prospectus according to the content?
Which document is used for offers involving $10 million or less?
Which document is used for offers involving $10 million or less?
When is disclosure not required if shares are issued?
When is disclosure not required if shares are issued?
What document must be approved by ASIC before it can be issued?
What document must be approved by ASIC before it can be issued?
Which of the following is true regarding proprietary companies?
Which of the following is true regarding proprietary companies?
What is the maximum number of non-employee shareholders allowed in a proprietary company?
What is the maximum number of non-employee shareholders allowed in a proprietary company?
Under what condition can a public company have shareholders?
Under what condition can a public company have shareholders?
Which section of the Corporations Act allows for equity-based crowd-sourced funding?
Which section of the Corporations Act allows for equity-based crowd-sourced funding?
What is the importance of Section 113 in the context of proprietary companies?
What is the importance of Section 113 in the context of proprietary companies?
What is required for a company to obtain a member upon incorporation?
What is required for a company to obtain a member upon incorporation?
Which of the following is NOT a method through which membership can be obtained?
Which of the following is NOT a method through which membership can be obtained?
What is a requirement for companies concerning shareholder information?
What is a requirement for companies concerning shareholder information?
Which types of companies are eligible for crowd-sourced funding under the regulatory framework?
Which types of companies are eligible for crowd-sourced funding under the regulatory framework?
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Study Notes
Membership and Share Capital
- Company membership requires a minimum of one member upon incorporation; proprietary companies are limited to 50 non-employee shareholders.
- Crowd-Sourced Funding (CSF) shareholders are exempt from the 50 non-employee limit, enhancing proprietary companies’ fundraising opportunities.
- Public companies have no cap on shareholder numbers, promoting wider investment.
Issuing and Transferring Shares
- Shares can be issued to members during or after incorporation; legal frameworks govern these processes.
- Transfer of shares is regulated to ensure compliance with company laws and member agreements.
Types of Shares
- Companies may issue various types of shares, including ordinary and preference shares with distinct rights.
- Preference shares typically come with restricted voting rights, prioritized dividends, and specific conditions for issuance, highlighted by regulations like s 124 and s 254A.
Dividends
- Dividends distribute profit to shareholders but can only be paid when the company's assets exceed liabilities, ensuring fairness and creditor protection as mandated by s 254T.
- Directors have discretion over dividend amounts, timing, and payment methods, which can include cash or shares.
Legal Obligations and Conditions
- Companies must not pay dividends if insolvent or if the payments impair solvency; directors must maintain high standards of corporate governance.
- Shareholders engage in director remuneration discussions annually at AGMs as mandated by s 202A.
Disclosure Requirements
- Full disclosures are essential for share issuance unless exceptions apply, such as small-scale offerings and sophisticated investor exemptions under s 708.
- Compliance with respective disclosure regulations ensures transparency and investor protection.
Meetings
- Written notice is required for member meetings, with specific delivery methods outlined in s 249J.
- Non-listed companies require 21 days’ notice, while listed companies need 28 days; short notice is permissible under specific circumstances if member agreement is reached.
Quorum and Resolutions
- Meetings must be held at reasonable locations and times, with a quorum requiring at least two members.
- Resolutions demand a simple majority for ordinary matters, enabling effective decision-making in company governance.
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