Abstract This paper examines "Rights and Protection of the Interest of the Minority Shareholders" I will discuss the recent development, issues and legal practices in the subject in Bangladesh perspective as well as international. Rights of Minority Shareholder and protection of their rights is now talked topics as new problems are emerging regarding the issues. A few initiatives have taken by national level and problems are gradually increasing, therefore some recommendation has been prescribed
Introduction This paper specifically tries to distinguish between shareholder and stakeholder in business context. Firstly, there will be analysed main ideas of stakeholder theory, main principles of it. Secondly, the importance and characteristics of stakeholder interdependence will be shown. Thirdly, clear identification of main stakeholder groups and relationship between those groups will be outlined. In order, to distinguish shareholders from other stakeholders there will be paragraph analysing identity
minority shareholders is essential for the smooth functioning of the company.”- Explain & Illustrate? 1. Introduction: The basic principal relating to the administration of the affairs of a company is that “the will of the majority is supreme”. The general rule is that the decisions of the majority shareholders in a company bind the minority. 1 In a world that recognizes ‘simple majority rules’, minority shareholders of companies are by default vulnerable to oppression,
companies Gaucho, S.A (“Gaucho”) and Vaqueiro, S.A. (“Vaqueiro”.) The paper addresses three questions: 1. Is either of Gaucho or Vaqueiro a controlled foreign corporation? Or both? 2. Are any of the shareholders U.S. shareholders with respect to either corporation? 3. How much subpart F income must each shareholder recognize for 2015? I. Facts: The Brazilian companies, Gaucho and Vaqueiro, are treated as corporations for U.S federal income tax purposes. Each of companies has earned $1 million in interest
suppliers and can focus on environmental issues, regular orders and security of employment. In contrast to this the shareholders approach focuses on giving a good sized dividend to shareholders, which means the business objectives would be based on getting more profit. When Dyson moved its manufacturing to Malaysia to be closer to suppliers, it could be said that it was adopting a shareholder approach. The costs of production in the Far East would be cheaper, as would
maximization of shareholder value.” (Krishnan, 2009) One often stumbles upon such statements while reading about shareholders value or maximization of shareholders wealth. This is also a typical answer to questions such as “what is the best and primary objective of a company in a competitive market”. But should it be the only and most important objective in a firm? Must it be fulfilled first and foremost, or is there the possibility of generating more wealth for company, shareholders and stakeholders
Introduction The protections under the Corporations Act suffice to guard the minority from the majority’s unfair wrongdoing. In fact, the Australian corporate law provides significant protections on shareholders. To support the argument, this essay discusses Foss v Harbottle rule and derivative action. It also elaborates exceptions to the rule, especially ‘fraud on the minority’ and statutory protections available for the minority protection under the Corporations Act. These are analysed in views
He relies on that assertion that shareholders expect a maximal return on their investment and if managers spend corporate funds on “social responsibilities,” they are in turn taking profits away from shareholders and using their money for an unintended purpose. However, this claim is false, as shareholders cannot expect maximal profits and cannot dictate exactly what company funds are spent on. Friedman’s argument is as follows: (i) If a manager spends shareholders money in a way other than they want
of the shareholder model of corporate governance and how the fundamental principles of this model were instrumental in the disintegration of Enron. In particular, I will discuss Deakin’s article about the third position addressing how Enron’s profit driven culture and the executive focus on short-term profitability hindered them from being an ethically and legally driven company for long-term investments (Deakin and Konzelmann). Enron, at its early stages was a success for the shareholder model but
Role of the Financial Manager Paper Introduction Shareholders own companies and are therefore entitled to a return on their investments when the companies are performing well. It becomes the financial managers ' role to ensure that shareholders are receiving a maximum return on their investment. This project will concentrate on defining the different roles and objectives of financial managers in their attempt to maximize shareholder value. Furthermore, the viewpoint of stockholders will also