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Unpacking Some Thoughts Around Share Buy Backs

by Robyn Shepherd | Jan 4, 2023 | Commercial law, Publications

A share buyback transaction is utilised when a company purchases its shares from shareholders. This is in contrast with a sale between shareholders. The shareholder’s agreement governs the sale of a private company’s shares. In most instances, several...

Removing A Minority Shareholder

by Raeesa Ebrahim Atkinson | May 6, 2022 | Commercial law, Contract Drafting, Publications

The Companies Act 71 of 2008, as amended (“Companies Act”), provides for the protection of minority shareholders’ rights. Section 163 of the Companies Act allows for a minority shareholder to apply to a court for relief should they feel oppressed, unfairly prejudiced,...

What makes you the owner of shares?

by Guest Author | Jan 11, 2018 | Commercial law, Publications

Often a company’s shareholding is not clear to a layman and even though you might be in possession of a share certificate, you might not necessarily be the valid owner of any shares. What a misconception to be held under. These types of situations arise especially in...

What makes you the owner of shares?

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