Shares and Share Capital

Duration

This is a three hour training session, qualifying for 3 CPD hours.

The objectives of the training session are to enable participants to:

Understand the changes that will be introduced by the Companies Act 2006 in relation to shares and share capital
Be able to apply the new law to the allotment and issue of shares including ordinary, preference, bonus and other classes of shares
Understand the amended law and procedure relating to the redenomination of shares and the reduction and acquisition of share capital
Understand the key considerations contained in the Companies Act in relation to raising equity capital
Identify and assess the impact of the new provisions relating to share buybacks
Consider the impact of the removal of the prohibition on a private company giving financial assistance for the acquisition of its own shares
Understand the rules relating to the valuation of the distribution of a non-cash asset
Gain an understanding of the overall practical impact of the Act