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DECISION-MAKING IN PRIVATE COMPANIES – THE ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS

INTRODUCTION The powers conferred on companies by law to carry on or undertake any business or activity, do any act, or enter into any transaction is generally a decision-making power.…

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OWNERSHIP OF A PRIVATE COMPANY VERSUS OWNERSHIP OF THE COMPANY’S PROPERTIES – THE SHAREHOLDERS’ LIMITATIONS

INTRODUCTION Capital given by shareholders provides initial funding for a private company’s operational activities. Additionally, shareholders could extend debt or loan to support a company’s operational activities. These shareholders’ financial…

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UNLOCKING GROWTH AND ATTRACTING INVESTMENTS/FUNDING FOR “STARTUPS” IN DIFFICULT TIMES – LEVERAGING THE ADVANTAGES OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

INTRODUCTION In immeasurable terms, governments, businesses, families & individuals are coming under immense economic pressure following the global pandemic – Covid-19.  In response, governments are leading the charge and implementing…

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THE APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS – THE CRITICAL STEP TOWARDS THE SURVIVAL AND GROWTH OF COMPANIES

INTRODUCTION The position of Directors as the first and residual employees of companies with responsibility for the day-to-day management demands careful and deliberate consideration in their appointments – so as…

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SHAREHOLDERS’ FINANCIAL ENTITLEMENTS – THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN ASSETS, REVENUE (SALES), PROFIT AND DIVIDEND

INTRODUCTION The decision by persons to contribute their resources for the incorporation and promotion of a common business interest or idea is underpinned by expectations, particularly financial. However, such financial…

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REWARD PLANNING FOR SHAREHOLDERS AND DIRECTORS OF PRIVATE COMPANIES – POINTERS FROM THE COMPANIES ACT, 2019 (ACT 992)

INTRODUCTION Big or small, a private company must have a shareholder(s) and at least two directors who are obligated to perform some duties in compliance with the law. They are…

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MERGER TRANSACTIONS AND THE CREDITORS’ POTENTIAL ROADBLOCK UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT, 2019 (ACT 992)

INTRODUCTION Uncertainty remains about the timeline for a global economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic. Companies continue to fashion out ways to deal with its negative impacts on their operations,…

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