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Let's see every part turn by turn.
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Computer kaya sd and bht wishes to redeem its fully paid preference shares out of his capital but the balance sheet shows that the liabilities exceed its assets.
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The company wants to know if this transaction is in accordance with the rule of maintenance of share capital.
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Under the companies act 2016, companies are generally not allowed to reduce their share capital unless certain requirements are met.
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Section 607 of the companies act 2016 states that a company may reduce its share capital only if the it is authorized by its constitution or subjected to confirmation by the court.
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In the case if computer kaya sd and bht constitution allows for redemption of preference shares out of capital and the court approves the reduction of share capital, the transaction may proceed.
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However, if the constitution does not allow for such redemption or the court does not confirm the reduction, the company would not be able to redeem its preference share out of his capital.
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So, it is important for computer kaya sd and bht to review its constitution and seek legal advice to determine a preference share is permissible in its specific circumstances.
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The decision should be based on the provisions of the companies act 2016 and any relevant case law.
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Now, moving to the next question, rainbow sd and bht intends to sell its shares to light sd and bht.
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Light sd and bht has obtained a loan from moon bank for its purchase.
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Rainbow sd and bht has proposed that it provides security for the loan and rainbow sd and bht itself become a guarantor if rain sd and bht providing a loan.
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This question is whether these arrangements constitute financial assistance under the companies act 2019.
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Section 84 of the companies act 2016 prohibits a company directly or indirectly providing financial assistance for the purpose of acquiring its own shares of its holding company.
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However, there are exceptions as stated in section 84, subsection 4 is when the giving of the assistance is approved by the special resolution of the company...