Stock Transfer Restrictions Should Be Conspicuously Noted, Delaware Chancery Court Opinion Reminds Issuers
In Henry v. Phixios Holdings, Inc., C.A. No. 12504-VCMR,the Delaware Court of Chancery held that pursuant to Section 202 of the General Corporation Law, in order for a stockholder to be bound by stock transfer restrictions that are not “noted conspicuously on the certificate or certificates representing the security,” he must have actual knowledge of the restrictions before he acquires the stock. If the stockholder...