Asked by Adney Guerrero on Jun 18, 2024

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Under the Revised Act, if the charter simply states that the corporation elects to have preemptive rights, the shareholders have no preemptive rights with respect to:

A) shares issued as compensation to directors, officers, and employees.
B) shares issued within six months of incorporation.
C) the corporation's unissued shares.
D) Shares issued as compensation to directors, officers, and also employees and  shares issued within six months of incorporation.

Preemptive Rights

Rights given to existing shareholders to purchase additional shares in a company before new shares are offered to the public, in order to maintain their percentage of ownership.

Charter

A legal document giving a corporation or other organization its rights and privileges, or a charter can also refer to the authorization for a municipal corporation to operate.

Compensation

involves payment or remuneration provided to an individual or entity for loss, injury, or suffering, aiming to restore financial or emotional equilibrium.

  • Examine the significance and implementation of preemptive rights across various corporate entities.
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Lhowella AquinoJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Under the Revised Act, shareholders do not have preemptive rights with respect to shares issued as compensation to directors, officers, and employees, as well as shares issued within six months of incorporation. This is designed to allow corporations flexibility in compensating key personnel and in the initial stages of operation.