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Practice question: Business Judgment Rule

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A board approves issuance of shares below par and invokes business judgment solely because the financing is commercially attractive. The statutory prohibition applies and no exception exists. Which is correct?
  1. Commercial attraction always cures the price defect
  2. All share prices are unregulated
  3. Business judgment does not displace Section 61’s statutory price floor.
  4. A unanimous board can repeal the floor
  5. Only a later loss makes the prohibition applicable

Legal references

  • Revised Corporation Code, RA 11232, Sections 22, 30 and 61: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11232_2019.html

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