Suchergebnisse für Aktienrechtsrevision

Der Stichentscheid in der Generalversammlung unter dem Aspekt des Gebots der schonenden Rechtsausübung

Die Hotel A. AG in U. bezweckt hauptsächlich die ­Verwaltung des Hotels A. in Baden. Ihr Aktienkapital von CHF 500 000 ist aufgeteilt in 380 Stammaktien zu CHF 1000 und 1200 Stimmrechtsaktien zu CHF…

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Den Auftakt des Jahres 2017 macht ein Heft, dessen Inhalt thematisch in der Vergangenheit nicht im Zentrum der SZW gestanden hat, nämlich der Einfluss der Informationstechnologie auf das…

Kernfragen der Aktienrechtsrevision

On November 23, 2016, the Federal Council published its proposal for a revised law on companies limited by shares. This article deals with four key aspects of the proposed revision. First, it addresses the proposed amendments regar­ding the capital structure. The authors thereby focus on the rules for capital increases, decreases and the possibility to introduce a so called «capital band». Secon…

Corporate Governance auf der Blockchain

It is within the context of crypto-currencies that Blockchain first gained importance as a new technology. In the meantime, it has been recognized that this technology can also be used in the corporate environment. Such usage would have significant effects on corporate governance within companies (for example, in connection with the transparency of ownership, the handling of voting rights,…

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Thema der SZW-Aktienrechtstagung 2016 vom 14. Ju­ni 2016 in Zürich war die Willensbildung in der Generalversammlung. Die Referierenden setzten sich dabei mit Funktion und Bedeutung der Generalversamm…

Stimmenmehrheit unter Verdacht: Wege und Irrwege im aktienrechtlichen Minderheitenschutz

Recent developments in the area of corporation law ­indicate a dichotomy between calls for more “shareholder democracy” and an increasing suspicion about “shareholders’ majority decisions”. Corporations have to date been governed following the model of “subjection of the minority to the majority”, with the steady approval of the courts. This guiding principle, which is at the core of a…

Le principe d’immédiateté au sein de l’assemblée générale

Traditionally, the general meeting of shareholders was viewed as the ideal place where shareholders take their decisions based on the expression of their contradicting views. Today, the shareholders meeting is no longer a forum where shareholders exchange ideas, but a place where votes are registered and results are communicated. Shareholders take their decisions prior to the general meeting…

Aktienrechtliche Notariatspraxis: Frequently Asked Questions

Within the context of a general meeting of shareholders, the notary public assumes various duties. He/she counsels and informs his/her clients in preparation of the meeting. During the meeting he/she is in charge of preparing the notarized deed and minutes all the statements and decisions of the parties. The notary public does not get involved in the content of the meeting but he/she may…

Aktuelle Rechtsprechung des Bundesgerichts zum Aktienrecht

During the last two years the Federal Supreme Court issued over 30 company-law cases. The following article discusses two particularly relevant topics of this remarkably rich jurisprudence. A first section deals with cases in which the court had to assess business decisions (in doctrine also referred to as cases of “business judgment rule”). This section provides an in-depth analysis of the three…

Assainissements dans le cadre d’un sursis concordataire ­(assainissements-sursis)

Although the Parliament has declined, a bit by accident, the proposal of the Federal Council to get rid of the provisions on the adjournment of bankruptcy (725a CO), it is again proposed deleting them in the context of the contemplated revision of corporate law. The question therefore is why, despite the revision aiming to facilitate restructuring (art. 293 ss LP), companies apparently continue…

Durchsetzungsordnung für Verantwortlichkeitsansprüche im Konkurs

Die SAirGroup in Nachlassliquidation (Klägerin) reichte am 27. Juni 2012 beim Handelsgericht des Kantons Zürich eine Klage aus aktienrechtlicher ­Verantwortlichkeit gegen verschiedene ehemalige…

Der Konzern im neuen Rechnungslegungsrecht

As of January 1st, 2016 the new Swiss financial reporting law is fully applicable to groups of companies, leading to a more thorough regulation of their reporting rules. This foremost brings fundamental changes with regard to the preparation of consolidated annual accounts. Basis thereof is, that the duty to provide such accounts is no longer tied to the requirement of «common management» …

Konzernverantwortungsinitiative: Grenzenlose Verantwortlichkeit?

This article discusses a recently launched popular initiative, that aims at ensuring that companies domiciled in Switzerland respect human rights and environmental standards in their activities worldwide. To achieve this objective binding due diligence obligations for companies shall be anchored in the Swiss constitution. An in-depth analysis of the proposed provision and the explanations thereto…

Das Finanzmarktaufsichtsrecht Mitte 2014 bis ins vierte Quartal 2015

«Jedes Modell stösst an seine Grenzen»: Unter diesem Titel hat der FINMA-Direktor anlässlich der Jahresmedienkonferenz der Behörde vom 31. März 2015 «die allgemeine Modellgläubigkeit in der Bankenbranche» diagnostiziert.¹ Statt noch mehr und komplexere Modelle wünscht er sich «weniger und einfachere Modelle». Angesichts des Umstandes, dass interne Modelle zur Berechnung der…

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Das schweizerische Aktienrecht befindet sich seit Jahrzehnten im Zustand einer «permanenten Revision». Bereits kurz nach Inkrafttreten der letzten grossen Aktienrechtsrevision am 1. Juli 1992 setzte…

Montesquieu en droit des sociétés anonymes : le principe de la parité constitue-t-il une distribution des pouvoirs bénéfiques ou plutôt un lit de Procuste ?

The current system of distribution of powers is governed by the “parity principle”, which provides that a defined number of powers are vested exclusively with the board of directors. The board is responsible for the accomplishment of these “inalienable” powers, the shareholders may not give any instructions or guidance to the board in this respect. The principle suffers only very few exceptions…

Ist die aktienrechtliche Verantwortlichkeit noch zeitgemäss?

An analysis of the board members’ and directors’ liability law shows that its present form has significant deficits: Confronting board members with a liability excee­ding their individual risk capacity causes risk adversity and a crowding out effect within the pool of potential board members. In the light of these functional deficits, it does not come as a surprise that the track record of…

Gleichstellung – Ein aktienrechtliches Thema

Article 734e of the Preliminary Draft demands that each gender is represented with at least 30% of the members of the board of directors and the executive committee of large listed companies. Companies that do not comply with this obligation must describe the reasons for such failure and the measures they will take to advance the underrepresented gender in their compensation reports. Although the…

Der «aktuelle Liquiditätsplan» des Vorentwurfs – Ein neuer Fokus für Verwaltungsrat und Revisor in einer drohenden Finanznotlage

The current draft for a revised Corporation Law includes a complete overhaul of the provisions dealing with a financial crisis situation. So far, initiatives to be taken by the Board are triggered exclusively by a massive loss of equity (measured against share capital and legal reserves). The proposed law intends to focus the Board’s attention on liquidity problems and introduces a «liquidity…

Proxy Advisors – Fluch oder Segen in der Corporate Governance?

The role of proxy advisors in the governance of listed companies has triggered criticism ranging from “box ticking” to “empty voting” and has sparked an intense debate on how to address these concerns. The author takes the view that – for the time being – proxy advisors are not a topic for the regulator. Many institutional investors owe their beneficiaries a fiduciary duty based on which they are…

Gouvernance des sociétés de famille – Quels sont les enjeux ?

The current corporate law revision aims namely at improving good governance rules. In this respect, the preliminary Federal Council draft bill, for which the consultation process was opened back in November 2014, puts forward several measures aiming at strengthening the protection of minority shareholders. The author considers that the existing shortcomings in the governance of private companies…

Rückerstattung von Leistungen nach Art. 678 OR

Under the existing law, restitution claims as set out in art. 678 of the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) have been rarely invoked. Reasons for this are the strict requirements of art. 678 para. 2 CO and, more importantly, deficiencies in the procedural incentive structure. In the present article, controversial issues regarding the existing law are analysed and commented on, followed by a discussion…

Proxy Advisors: Risikolose Stimmenmacht mit Checklisten

Over the last ten years Proxy Advisors have continually enhanced their role as major players in shareholders’ meetings of Swiss public companies. In correlation with the ever increasing percentage of listed shares owned by Institutional Shareholders – 50%–70% and more in typical cases –, a power transfer is developing to advisors wielding factual voting clout without bearing investment risk.

Aktienrechtliche Verantwortlichkeit im Konkurs: Einschränkung der Klageberechtigung

Der Kläger C war seit Dezember 2008 bei der D AG angestellt. Er erledigte für diese verschiedene Reinigungs- sowie Unterhaltsarbeiten. Am 8. August 1999 erkrankte C und wurde auf unbestimmte Zeit zu…

Das Gesellschaftsrecht 2014/Le droit des sociétés 2014

Das hervorstechende Ereignis im Berichtsjahr ist die schnelle und umfassende Konsolidierung der business judgement rule in der bundesgerichtlichen Rechtsprechung zur Organverantwortlichkeit (I.1)…