State TWO (2) prohibited transactions in shares under section 58(1) of the Companies Act, 2019, Act 992 where a company limited by shares is prohibited from transacting in its shares.

(4 marks)

A company shall not:

  • Alter the number of its shares or the amount of money remaining payable on those shares.
  • Release a shareholder or former shareholder from a liability on the shares.
  • Provide financial assistance, directly or indirectly, for the subscription or purchase of the shares of the company or the shares of its holding company.
  • Acquire, by way of purchase or otherwise, any of its issued shares or any shares of its holding company.

(Any 2 points @ 2 marks each = 4 marks)