Issuance of Stock Flashcards
Types of Consideration
Money, binding obligation to perform future services with an agreed value, tangible/intangible property; services already performed.
Par Value
Minimum issuance price. No par value means any valid consideration BOD deems adequate.
Treasury Stock
Stock previously issued and reacquired re-sold as no par.
Acquiring Property with Par Value Stock
OK if BOD values prop in good faith as at least par value.
What if consideration less than par value?
Ds liable for signing off on below par issuance and purchaser b/c SHs must pay full consideration for shares.
Preemptive Rights
Right to maintain % of ownership each time new issuance is released. Must be expressly granted in articles.