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.