When is a sale or disposition of corporate assets considered to cover “substantially all” of the corporate property? A sale or other disposition is deemed to cover substantially all the corporate property and assets if, by that action, the corporation would be rendered incapable of continuing the business or accomplishing the purpose for which it […]
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
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 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
