Under what condition is a board meeting in a close corporation considered unnecessary or improperly held but still deemed valid?

Under what condition is a board meeting in a close corporation considered unnecessary or improperly held but still deemed valid? Unless the bylaws provide otherwise, any action taken by the directors of a close corporation without a meeting called properly and with due notice shall nevertheless be deemed valid under four specific conditions (SEC. 100, […]

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What is the extent of the preemptive right of stockholders in a close corporation?

What is the extent of the preemptive right of stockholders in a close corporation? The preemptive right of stockholders in a close corporation is broader than in an ordinary stock corporation (SEC. 101, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). In a close corporation, this right shall extend to all stock to be issued, including the

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What is the required supermajority vote to amend the articles of incorporation of a close corporation when deleting certain provisions?

What is the required supermajority vote to amend the articles of incorporation of a close corporation when deleting certain provisions? Any amendment to the articles of incorporation that seeks to delete or remove any provision required by Title XII (Close Corporations), or to reduce a quorum or voting requirement previously stated in the articles, requires

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What must occur before the SEC exercises its power to arbitrate a deadlock in a close corporation?

What must occur before the SEC exercises its power to arbitrate a deadlock in a close corporation? The SEC’s power to arbitrate a deadlock can be invoked only if the directors or stockholders are so divided on the management of the corporation’s business and affairs that the votes required for a corporate action cannot be

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What are the four remedial orders the SEC may issue when arbitrating a close corporation deadlock?

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

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How to Close a Corporation through the Shortening of its Corporate Term in the Philippines

Life is tough. So is business.  So when the going gets tough, sometimes corporations need to close down.  However, it is not as simple as packing up your things and leaving.  A formal process must be done to legally close a corporation.  One method is through the shortening of the corporate term.   In the

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