Companies Amendment Act Webinar - Financial Assistance - Section 45

In our webinar held on Thursday 16 January, Professional Support Lawyer Roxanne Bain from our Corporate & Commercial practice discussed amendments to section 45 of the Companies Act that came into effect on 27 December 2024.

23 Jan 2025 05:57 Minutes Podcast
Companies Amendment Act Webinar - Financial Assistance - Section 45

Companies Amendment Act Webinar - Financial Assistance - Section 45

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Companies Amendment Act Webinar - Financial Assistance - Section 45

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Roxanne explained the amendment, stating that the provisions of section 45 do not apply where a company gives financial assistance to or for the benefit of its subsidiaries. Important to note is that financial assistance by a subsidiary to a co-subsidiary, or financial assistance from a subsidiary to a holding company will still be caught by the requirements set out in section 45 (including a special resolution of shareholders, amongst others).

For more information on the amendments to section 45, click here to listen.

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