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Foo Kian Beng v OP3 International Pte Ltd

[2017] SGCA 36
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2017
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A director holding multiple directorships must disclose conflicts of interest under ss.156-157 of the Companies Act and comply with fiduciary duties owed to each company.

Key Principle

directors duties; disclosure of interests; multiple directorships; ss.156-157 Companies Act

Area of Law

company

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