Documents related to 'Shares and share classes'
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Glossary - sharesAllotment or issue? Called-up or paid-up? Shares terminology can be a bit of a minefield. Our glossary provides a quick reference to help interpret the documentation.Terminology trialsYou might come across some of the terms in our gl... Read more
13 Mar 2018
What is a shareholder?Shareholders often provide valuable investment in a company. But is there more to their role?Separation of powersShareholders and directors are often the same people, especially in smaller companies. Even so, shareholders have a... Read more
27 Jan 2023
Preference shares wordingPreference shares provide a way of giving certain shareholders a share of the company's profits. Our model sets out sample wording that can be added to your articles setting out the most common preference share rights.What are... Read more
13 Mar 2018
Shareholders' meetingsThanks to the popularity of written resolutions, shareholders' meetings are less common. However, they are still sometimes necessary. Use our summary to check that you follow the rules and ensure your company's decisions are valid.... Read more
18 Jan 2021
Removing a directorThings haven't worked out and you need to get rid of a fellow director. Will showing them the door suffice? Or do you need to follow a set procedure?Time to say goodbyeDirectors cannot just get rid of a fellow board member. Removing... Read more
18 Jan 2021
Memorandum and articles of associationAll limited companies have a memorandum and articles of association. Our model gives you a starting point that you can tailor to your company's needs. What's a memorandum?The memorandum simply states the subscrib... Read more
30 Jan 2018
Shareholders' rights summaryMany companies are unaware of the full extent of their shareholders' rights. It is important that companies can respond appropriately to attempts to exercise these rights, for example by knowing the relevant thresholds for d... Read more
18 Sep 2018
12 Aug 2009
How companies workSmall business owners are used to doing everything, from carrying out seemingly menial tasks to making complicated management decisions. If the business takes the form of a company, they must remember to keep their various roles sep... Read more
22 Aug 2022
Statutory model articles forpublic companiesYour company is doing well and you decide to convert to a public company. You'll need to change your articles to reflect the additional requirements on public companies. The statutory model articles are a go... Read more
23 Feb 2018
