1. Introduction and background -- 2. The theoretical background -- 3. The development of the enlightened shareholder value principle -- 4. The duty to promote the success of the company : an analysis of section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 -- 5. The business review : an analysis of section 417...

Minority shareholders in large companies, particularly where there is a majority/controlling shareholder, can be in a vulnerable position as they are not likely to be able to have much influence in the company or how its affairs are conducted. The position in which minority shareholders find...