Signposts to other relevant provisions
The following table lists other provisions of this Act that are relevant to reductions in share capital. Other provisions relevant to reductions in share capital 1 section 588G section 1317H liability of directors on insolvency Under the combined operation of these sections the directors may have to compensate the company if the company is, or becomes, insolvent when the company reduces its share capital. 2 section 1324 injunctions to restrain contravention Under this section the Court may grant an injunction against conduct that constitutes or would constitute a contravention of this Act. 4 Chapter 6CA continuous disclosure provisions Under this Chapter a disclosing entity is required to disclose information about its securities that is material and not generally available. 5 Chapter 2E benefits to related parties to be disclosed Under this Chapter a financial benefit to a director or other related party that could adversely affect the interests of a public company’s members as a whole must be approved at a general meeting before it can be given. 6 section 125 provisions in constitution This section deals with the way in which a company’s constitution may restrict the exercise of the company’s powers and the consequences of a failure to observe these restrictions. 7 sections 246B‑246G variation of class rights These sections deal with the variation of rights attached to a class of shares. This variation may be governed by the provisions of the company’s constitution.
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