Corporate (General)

Exercise 2

Board Minutes

Time Limit: 60 minutes


Background

Tech Solutions Limited is a Hong Kong private company specializing in software development. The company has 5 directors and is considering a significant acquisition.

Question:

Draft minutes of Board Meeting with the following details:

1. Meeting Particulars:

  • Date: 28 November 2024

  • Time: 10:00 am

  • Location: Company's office at Unit 1, 10/F, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

  • Hybrid meeting (physical + zoom)

2. Attendees:

  • David Wong (Chairman) - in person

  • Sarah Chen (CEO) - via Zoom from Singapore

  • Michael Zhang (CFO) - in person

  • Peter Lee (Independent Director) - in person

  • Jane Smith (Independent Director) - via Zoom from London

  • Company Secretary: Emily Chan - in person

3. Agenda Items:

a) Previous Minutes

  • Review and approval of minutes dated 30 October 2024

  • Matters arising from previous minutes

b) Financial Matters

  • Q3 Financial Results review (Revenue: HK$50M, up 20% YoY)

  • Cash position: HK$30M

  • Review of major contracts secured in Q3

c) Major Transaction

  • Proposed acquisition of ABC Software Limited

  • Purchase consideration: HK$10 million

  • Key terms: All-cash deal, completion by 31 January 2025

  • Due diligence findings presentation by CFO

  • Integration plan overview

d) Corporate Actions

  • Declaration of interim dividend (HK$0.5 per share)

  • Total dividend payout: HK$5 million

  • Record date and payment date to be determined

e) Other Business

  • Office lease renewal update

  • Next meeting date

4. Required Elements:

  • Proper opening and quorum verification

  • Detailed discussion points for each agenda item

  • Voting records and resolutions passed

  • Clear action items and responsible parties

  • Timeline for implementation

  • Next meeting schedule

Include all necessary legal formalities and procedural requirements under Hong Kong law.