Legal Question in Business Law in Delaware

Private company stockholder rights

I am a stockholder in a private delaware C Corporation. What are my rights to receive/request financial information from the company on periodic basis? What legal obligations does the company have to provide updates to me? I am based in California and the company is headquartered in California but incorporated in Delaware


Asked on 2/23/11, 6:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

In general, a shareholder in a Delaware corporation does have a right to examine the books of the company under reasonable circumstances. To a large extent, the corporation's bylaws govern access by its shareholders to company information. In the event the bylaws are silent, access is denied or is unreasonably restrictive, the shareholder can petition the Delaware Court of Chancery to compel the company to produce its books for review.

You should consult with an attorney to specifically examine the circumstances in your case. Feel free to contact my office at your earliest convenience.


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Answered on 3/06/11, 9:02 pm


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