What is the general rule regarding the transferability of membership and rights in a nonstock corporation? The general rule established by the Code is that membership in a nonstock corporation, along with all rights arising therefrom, are personal and non-transferable (SEC. 89, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). This rule distinguishes nonstock membership from share […]
What are the four remedial orders the SEC may issue when arbitrating a close corporation deadlock? When arbitrating a deadlock, the SEC has broad authority to make appropriate orders to resolve the dispute (SEC. 103, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). The SEC may order the cancellation or alteration of any provision contained in the
What is the effect of the termination of membership in a nonstock corporation? Termination of membership in a nonstock corporation is carried out in the manner and for the causes provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws (SEC. 90, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). Upon termination, the membership shall extinguish all rights
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What are the requirements concerning the number and term of office for trustees in nonstock corporations? The number of trustees in a nonstock corporation shall be fixed in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, and this number may or may not be more than fifteen (15) (SEC. 91, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). Trustees
What restrictions apply to the place of meetings for members of a nonstock corporation? While the bylaws may authorize members of a nonstock corporation to hold their regular or special meetings at any place, even outside the principal office of the corporation, a specific geographic restriction remains (SEC. 92, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines).
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What information must be contained in the Stock and Transfer Book? Stock corporations must keep a stock and transfer book, which contains a record of all stocks in the names of the stockholders, arranged alphabetically (SEC. 73, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). This book must detail the installments paid and unpaid on all subscribed
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When is the deadline for a corporation to furnish a stockholder with its most recent financial statement upon written request? A corporation is mandated to furnish a stockholder or member with its most recent financial statement within ten (10) days from receipt of their written request (SEC. 74, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). The
What vote is required from the boards and the stockholders for the approval of a plan of merger or consolidation? Upon the board of directors or trustees of each constituent corporation approving the plan of merger or consolidation by a majority vote, the plan must then be submitted for approval to the owners (SEC. 76,
What is the final step for a merger or consolidation to become legally effective? The articles of merger or consolidation, after being signed and certified by the constituent corporations, must be submitted to the SEC for its approval (SEC. 78, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). If the corporations involved are special corporations (such as
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What is the effect of a merger or consolidation on the assets and liabilities of the constituent corporations? Upon the effectiveness of the merger or consolidation, the surviving or consolidated corporation shall possess all the rights, privileges, immunities, and franchises of each constituent corporation (SEC. 79, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). All real and
