p. 40216. Duties Relating to Corporation Finance and Capital
- James MarsonJames MarsonReader in Law and Head of Research for Law, Sheffield Hallam University
- , and Katy FerrisKaty FerrisAssociate Professor in Business Law, Nottingham University
Abstract
This chapter discusses the details of the various obligations on companies that wish to issue and allot shares, provide debentures and charges over the company’s assets, and provide guidance on the maintenance of the company’s finances. It continues from the discussion of the administration of the company to consider the broad issue of corporate governance and identifies how a company may raise capital, while also considering the obligations placed on the directors to protect and maintain the capital of the company for its members. To appreciate the effects of the Companies Act (CA) 2006 on companies, it is important to understand the rules regarding the issuing of shares and granting of debentures to protect the company and the creditors from abuse, and how dividends are to be agreed upon and provided to shareholders.
