Syllabus F: Management, administration and the regulation of companies

Which of the following best describes a 'shadow director' under the Companies Act 2006?

A director of a cross-border multinational company discovers a lucrative investment opportunity during the course of their duties. The director decides to exploit this opportunity personally without disclosing it to the board. Which statutory duty has the director primarily breached?

What is the minimum notice period required to call an Annual General Meeting (AGM) for a public limited company (plc), assuming no special provisions apply?

A company wishes to alter its Articles of Association. What type of resolution is required to pass this alteration, and what majority is needed?

Under the Companies Act 2006, which type of company is legally required to appoint a company secretary?

Who generally has the power to appoint the first auditors of a newly incorporated company?

To remove a director before the expiration of their period of office under section 168 of the Companies Act 2006, what type of resolution and notice is required?

Scenario: Titanium Forge plc has three directors: Alan, Brenda, and Charles. Alan recently discovered a lucrative opportunity to supply steel to a new bridge project. Without telling the board, Alan set up his own company to take the contract. Brenda, the finance director, failed to notice that Titanium Forge was trading while insolvent for six months. Charles rarely attends board meetings. Which statutory duty has Alan breached by taking the bridge contract for his own company?

Scenario: Titanium Forge plc has three directors: Alan, Brenda, and Charles. Alan recently discovered a lucrative opportunity to supply steel to a new bridge project. Without telling the board, Alan set up his own company to take the contract. Brenda, the finance director, failed to notice that Titanium Forge was trading while insolvent for six months. Charles rarely attends board meetings. By rarely attending board meetings, which duty is Charles most likely breaching?