SEC. 40. Power to Acquire Own Shares. – Provided that the corporation has unrestricted
retained earnings in its books to cover the shares to be purchased or acquired, a stock corporation
shall have the power to purchase or acquire its own shares for a legitimate corporate purpose or
purposes, including the following cases:
(a) To eliminate fractional shares arising out of stock dividends;
(b) To collect or compromise an indebtedness to the corporation, arising out of unpaid
subscription, in a delinquency sale, and to purchase delinquent shares sold during said sale; and
(c) To pay dissenting or withdrawing stockholders entitled to payment for their shares
under the provisions of this Code.
SEC. 41. Power to Invest Corporate Funds in Another Corporation or Business or for Any
Other Purpose. – Subject to the provisions of this Code, a private corporation may invest its funds
in any other corporation, business, or for any purpose other than the primary purpose for which it
was organized, when approved by a majority of the board of directors or trustees and ratified by
the stockholders representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital stock, or by at least
two thirds (2/3) of the members in the case of nonstock corporations, at a meeting duly called for
the purpose. Notice of the proposed investment and the time and place of the meeting shall be
addressed to each stockholder or member at the place of residence as shown in the books of the
corporation and deposited to the addressee in the post office with postage prepaid, served
personally, or sent electronically in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission
on the use of electronic data message, when allowed by the bylaws or done with the consent of the
stockholders: Provided, That any dissenting stockholder shall have appraisal right as provided in
this Code: Provided, however, That where the investment by the corporation is reasonably
necessary to accomplish its primary purpose as stated in the articles of incorporation, the approval
of the stockholders or members shall not be necessary.
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