Question 1

You are working as a graduate adviser in a large financial institution. The senior partner Wei Lee requires your urgent research assistance.

Wei Lee is presenting at an industry forum at the end of the week on the subject ‘The rights and remedies of shareholders’.

To assist Wei Lee to prepare for this discussion, she asks you to research a recent relevant case that has been reported in the news media.  Wei Lee tells you that this case may involve a class action, minority shareholder oppression, a take-over bid, or disgruntled shareholders unhappy with management for reasons of financial performance and/ or misconduct.

Question 2

You are working as an adviser in a large financial institution.

Your clients Simon, Juliet, and Andre are the directors of  Future Energy Ltd a reputable and successful company in the renewable energy market.

Future Energy Ltd has secured major contracts to install solar panels and batteries to government buildings in Singapore, Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne.

To fulfill these contracts, Future Energy Ltd needs to raise $ 9.5 million.