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CIMAPRO19-P03-1 Exam - Topic 5 Question 88 Discussion

C Ltd is a private, family-owned company which is hoping to become listed on a recognised Stock Exchange within the next two years. At the moment, the Board of Directors comprises five directors; four of whom are from the founding family and all of whom are involved in the day-to-day running of the business. The remaining director obtained a seat on the Board threeyearsagoas a condition of an investment by a venture capital fund.The Board meets in half-day sessionsonce a fortnight and the Board meetings are reasonably well run. All decisions are taken by the Board as a whole. There are no sub-committees.Which of the following steps would it be appropriate for C Ltd to take in the light of the proposed listing?
B) Appoint one of the NEDs as Chair of the Board. and C) Insist that the venture capital company director be removed as he is not necessarily motivated to act in the best interests of C Ltd. and D) Set up at least three sub-committees namely remuneration, nomination, and audit committees.
A) Appoint enough independent non-executive directors (NEDs)that they make up at least 50% of the Board.
E) Ensure that the current executive directors are given 10 year contracts starting on the day the company is floated, to ensure consistency and continuity in the management of the company.
F) Set up an 'agenda setting' sub-committee consisting of the current executive directors to decide the agenda for each Board meeting.

CIMAPRO19-P03-1 Exam - Topic 5 Question 88 Discussion

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Question #: 88
Topic #: 5
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C Ltd is a private, family-owned company which is hoping to become listed on a recognised Stock Exchange within the next two years. At the moment, the Board of Directors comprises five directors; four of whom are from the founding family and all of whom are involved in the day-to-day running of the business. The remaining director obtained a seat on the Board threeyearsagoas a condition of an investment by a venture capital fund.

The Board meets in half-day sessionsonce a fortnight and the Board meetings are reasonably well run. All decisions are taken by the Board as a whole. There are no sub-committees.

Which of the following steps would it be appropriate for C Ltd to take in the light of the proposed listing?

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Suggested Answer: B, C, D

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Weldon
8 months ago
Not sure about removing the venture capital director, he might have valuable insights.
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Ricki
8 months ago
Setting up sub-committees is a must for better governance.
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Francisca
8 months ago
Wait, why would they give 10-year contracts? That sounds risky!
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Quentin
8 months ago
I disagree, the current board seems to be doing fine without them.
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Amber
9 months ago
C Ltd definitely needs more independent NEDs for a proper listing.
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Polly
9 months ago
Setting up sub-committees seems like a good idea, especially for audit and remuneration, but I wonder if three is the right number.
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Reid
9 months ago
I feel like removing the venture capital director might be too extreme; they could still bring valuable insights, right?
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Meaghan
9 months ago
I think appointing a NED as Chair could help with independence, but I’m not clear if that’s a requirement for listing.
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Shaun
9 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of having independent non-executive directors for better governance, but I'm not sure if 50% is necessary.
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Blondell
9 months ago
This is a tricky one. There are a lot of moving parts to consider, like the existing board composition, the venture capital investor, and the need for public market credibility. I'll need to weigh the pros and cons of each option carefully.
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Albert
9 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The company needs to bring in more independent voices to the board and establish proper board committees to oversee key areas. Options A and D seem like the clear winners to me.
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Sena
9 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. The question is really about ensuring the company has strong independent oversight and decision-making processes in place before going public. I'd focus on options A, B, and D as the best steps to take.
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Florinda
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by this one. There are a lot of options to consider, and I'm not sure which ones are the most appropriate. I'll need to think through the corporate governance implications of each step carefully.
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Noelia
10 months ago
This question seems straightforward - it's asking about the steps a private company should take to prepare for a public listing. I think the key is to focus on corporate governance best practices.
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Eloisa
1 year ago
I heard the Board meetings are 'reasonably well run' - is that corporate speak for 'chaotic and dysfunctional'? Better work on that before going public, or the stock might tank faster than a lead balloon.
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Billi
1 year ago
D) Set up at least three sub-committees namely remuneration, nomination, and audit committees.
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Leonida
1 year ago
C) Insist that the venture capital company director be removed as he is not necessarily motivated to act in the best interests of C Ltd.
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Cornell
1 year ago
B) Appoint one of the NEDs as Chair of the Board.
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Sunshine
1 year ago
A) Appoint enough independent non-executive directors (NEDs) that they make up at least 50% of the Board.
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Yoko
1 year ago
C) Insist that the venture capital company director be removed as he is not necessarily motivated to act in the best interests of C Ltd.
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Dominque
1 year ago
B) Appoint one of the NEDs as Chair of the Board.
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Alonso
1 year ago
A) Appoint enough independent non-executive directors (NEDs) that they make up at least 50% of the Board.
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Natalie
1 year ago
An 'agenda setting' committee? Sounds like the founding family wants to keep a tight grip on things. Not very progressive for a public company, if you ask me.
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Mauricio
1 year ago
C) Insist that the venture capital company director be removed as he is not necessarily motivated to act in the best interests of C Ltd.
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Latosha
1 year ago
B) Appoint one of the NEDs as Chair of the Board.
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Rhea
1 year ago
A) Appoint enough independent non-executive directors (NEDs) that they make up at least 50% of the Board.
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Ilene
1 year ago
10-year contracts for the executive directors? That's overkill. Talk about job security! I'd rather focus on setting up proper committees to oversee the transition.
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Kyoko
1 year ago
D) Set up at least three sub-committees namely remuneration, nomination, and audit committees.
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Bernardine
1 year ago
B) Appoint one of the NEDs as Chair of the Board.
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Jennie
1 year ago
A) Appoint enough independent non-executive directors (NEDs) that they make up at least 50% of the Board.
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Fannie
1 year ago
Removing the venture capital director is a bit risky. They have a vested interest in the company's success, so it's better to work with them constructively.
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Margurite
1 year ago
Appointing enough independent non-executive directors is definitely the way to go. That will help bring in fresh perspectives and ensure better governance for the listing.
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Catarina
1 year ago
C) Insist that the venture capital company director be removed as he is not necessarily motivated to act in the best interests of C Ltd.
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Talia
1 year ago
B) Appoint one of the NEDs as Chair of the Board.
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Estrella
1 year ago
A) Appoint enough independent non-executive directors (NEDs) that they make up at least 50% of the Board.
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Billye
1 year ago
I'm not sure about appointing independent directors. What if they clash with the founding family's vision for the company?
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Cary
1 year ago
I agree with you, Maddie. Having independent directors can bring in fresh perspectives and ensure better governance.
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Maddie
1 year ago
I think it would be a good idea to appoint independent non-executive directors to the Board.
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