3. XYZ Corp is in need of land used in the expansion of its business. Jose Cruz
owns a piece of land ideal for the purpose and the corporation offers to buy it
. As payment Jose Cruz will be paid in shares of stocks of the corporation. The
board decided to accept the terms of Cruze but since that authorized capital
stock of the corporation has been fully paid, it proposes to increase the
authorized capital stock so it can consummate the sale. Thus, proposal of
issuance of new shares was submitted to the stockholders special meeting
for the purpose.
Pedro Reyes, who has 100 shares in the corporation, insists that the
corporation allocate to him his proportionate share of the new issue which he
offers to pay in case, alleging his pre-emptive right. Holders of 80% of the
outstanding capital stock are in favor of the proposal to increase the capital
stock including the exchange of land for new shares of stock.
Is Pedro within his rights in claiming a pre-emptive right?