Showing posts with label Share pricing regulations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Share pricing regulations. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Below Market Price Share Transfers: Can You Really Do It? 📈


Etymology Corner 📚 

The word "share" comes from Old English "scearu," meaning "cutting, shaving, division." Like slicing a pie 🥧, how you divide and price your company shares matters!



The Market Price Puzzle 🧩

What is Market Price?

According to Vietnam's Enterprise Law 2020, market price of shares is:

  • Actual trading price at the nearest previous time 📊
  • Agreed price between buyer and seller 🤝
  • Price determined by a valuation organization 📋

Can You Sell Below Market? The 4 Special Cases! 🎯

Generally: NO! ❌ But wait, there are exceptions...

The Lucky Four 🍀

  1. First-time sales to non-founding shareholders
  2. Pro-rata sales to existing shareholders
  3. Broker/Underwriter sales (with shareholder approval)
  4. Special cases defined in company charter

Real-Life Example 🎭

Meet Company X:

  • Market price: 10,000 VND/share
  • Wants to sell to new investors at 8,000 VND/share
  • Solution: Used the "first-time sale" exception ✅


🌿 Nature's Parallel

Just like how honey bees offer "discount nectar" to attract new pollinators to less popular flowers, companies can use below-market pricing to attract new investors!

💡 Pro Tips:

For Companies:

  1. Document everything
  2. Get shareholder approval
  3. Update company charter
  4. Follow disclosure rules

For Investors:

  1. Check transfer restrictions
  2. Verify exception eligibility
  3. Get everything in writing
  4. Consider tax implications

🤔 Did You Know?

  • Below-market transfers must be reported within 10 days
  • Company charters can add more exceptions
  • Foreign investors may need additional approvals

Quick Quiz! 📝

  1. How many exceptions exist for below-market sales?
  2. Do you need shareholder approval for broker discounts?
  3. What's the reporting deadline for share transfers?

Best Practice Tips 💫

  • Always get board approval
  • Document market price determination
  • Keep detailed transfer records
  • Consider tax implications


#ShareTransfer #CorporateLaw #VietnamBusiness #InvestmentLaw

🚨 Share Market Safety: Legal Disclaimer 🚨 

Hey share trader! 📈 Before you discount:

  • This guide is like a stock tip - not a guarantee!
  • Each share transfer needs unique evaluation 🎯
  • For actual transfers, consult a securities lawyer 👨‍⚖️ 
  • Remember: Reading about share transfers doesn't make you a broker, just like playing Monopoly doesn't make you Warren Buffett! 🎲

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