When is stockholder approval not necessary for a corporation to invest its funds in another business? Generally, a private corporation must obtain approval from a majority of the board and ratification by two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital stock before investing funds in another business or for any purpose other than its primary purpose (SEC. […]
From what source must the board of directors declare dividends, and in what forms may they be paid? The board of directors of a stock corporation is authorized to declare dividends only out of the unrestricted retained earnings of the corporation (SEC. 42, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). Dividends may be made payable in
What is the rule concerning the retention of surplus profits by stock corporations? Stock corporations are generally prohibited from retaining surplus profits in excess of one hundred percent (100%) of their paid-in capital stock (SEC. 42, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). This rule, known as the “improperly accumulated earnings tax” principle, encourages the distribution
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What are the general voting requirements for a corporation to enter into a management contract with another corporation? A corporation cannot conclude a management contract with another corporation unless the contract is approved by the board of directors and by stockholders owning at least the majority of the outstanding capital stock of both the managing
When must a management contract be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the managed corporation’s stockholders? A management contract requires approval by the stockholders of the managed corporation owning at least two-thirds (2/3) of the total outstanding capital stock entitled to vote under two specific scenarios (SEC. 43, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines).
What are the rules concerning the adoption and filing requirements for corporate bylaws? For the adoption of bylaws, the affirmative vote of the stockholders representing at least a majority of the outstanding capital stock is necessary (SEC. 45, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). The bylaws must be signed by the voting stockholders or members
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What is the deadline and content requirement for reporting the election of corporate officers and directors to the SEC? Within thirty (30) days after the election of directors, trustees, and officers, the corporate secretary or another authorized officer must submit a report to the SEC (SEC. 25, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). This report
What action must the Securities and Exchange SEC take if an election is not held as scheduled due to unjustified reasons? If a scheduled election is not held, the non-holding and the reasons must be reported to the SEC within thirty (30) days, specifying a new election date that is no later than sixty (60)
What are the three categories of final judgment convictions that disqualify a person from holding corporate office? A person is disqualified from being a director, trustee, or officer of any corporation if, within five (5) years prior to election, they were convicted by final judgment for specific offenses (SEC. 26, Revised Corporation Code of the
What is the required procedure and vote for the removal of a director or trustee by stockholders or members? Any director or trustee may be removed from office by a vote of the stockholders holding or representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital stock, or two-thirds (2/3) of the members entitled to vote
