Which of the Following Requirements Must Be Met for a Redemption

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following requirements must be met for a redemption to be treated as substantially disproportionate?

• A)The shareholder must own less than 50% of the outstanding stock (in terms of voting power)after the redemption.
• B)After the redemption, the shareholder must own less than 80% of his percentage ownership of voting stock prior to the redemption.
• C)After the redemption, the shareholder must own less than 80% of his percentage ownership of common stock (voting and nonvoting)prior to the redemption.
• D)All of the above must be met.

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Definitions:

Partnership

A business formed by two or more co-owners.

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, capable of owning property, incurring debt, and being sued or suing.

Hybrid Partnership

A business organizational structure that combines features of both partnerships and corporations, allowing for flexibility in management and liability.

Limited Proprietorship

Likely referring to a Limited Partnership, a structure where there are one or more general partners with unlimited liability, and limited partners with liability restricted to their investment.