Law Summary
Classes of Shares and Their Features
Preferred "A" shares (1 million shares, for the public):
- Preferred dividends at 10%.
- Cumulative dividends.
- Participating in profits.
- Non-voting rights.
- Dividends exempt from income tax.
- Redeemable after 5 years at book value (no less than par) at Bank's option.
- Convertible to common shares if dividends unpaid for 2 consecutive years; Bank may redeem early upon holder's conversion intent.
Preferred "B" shares (2 million shares, for Filipino citizens):
- Preferred, cumulative, participating dividends.
- Non-voting.
- Dividends exempt from income tax.
- Convertible to common shares if dividends unpaid for 2 consecutive years.
Common "A" shares (500,000 shares, for Bank officers and employees):
- Preferred, cumulative, participating dividends.
- Voting rights.
- Dividends exempt from income tax.
- Non-transferable except to qualified officers or employees.
- Transfer to any other persons invalid and triggers Bank's right to acquire shares at par.
Remaining authorized capital stock to be common shares.
Management of Share Distribution and Modification
- Board of Directors shall set terms for distribution and reacquisition of Common "A" shares.
- Board may increase preferred or Common "A" shares by converting outstanding common shares with President's approval upon Finance Minister's recommendation.
- Preferred shares may be listed on a stock exchange.
Pre-emptive Rights and Government Subscription of Unsubscribed Shares
- Existing private stockholders have 90 days to exercise pre-emptive rights on capital increase.
- Unsubscribed common shares by private stockholders will be automatically subscribed and paid for by the Government.
Authority to Purchase Own Shares and Bond Exchange
- The Bank is authorized to purchase its own privately held shares.
- Holders of Land Bank bonds may exchange bonds for shares of the Bank offered to the public under terms prescribed by the Board.
Effectivity Clause
- The decree took effect immediately upon issuance on January 11, 1985.