Minority Shareholder Rights- Case - 780 Words

To: Joe Brock From: Sue Smith, CPA Subject: Minority Shareholder Rights Facts: Joe Brock is a minority interest shareholder in Big Corporation. Leslie Ross is a shareholder that owns less than 50% of the voting shares, but has the majority of the voting shares and thus has taken control of the corporation. According to SFAS 94, due to this control, Leslie Ross must consolidate his interest with Big Corporation. Mark Jones, a minority shareholder, is in a position of management for the company. Joe Brock is unhappy with Mr. Jones’ decisions and would like to challenge his authority. Issue: Determine what factors arise in considering if a minority investor can make maintain such control or what can be done to prevent others†¦show more content†¦Consideration is given if the majority shareholder owns such a significant portion of the investee that the minority shareholder has a small economic interest. The larger the disparity, the more likely these are to be protective rights. 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