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The reference to "lead play" might be an idiosyncratic way of describing a primary strategy or "play." Even during a financial shortage, the board has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of shareholders . They may be "exempt" from paying dividends if the shortage is real, but they cannot arbitrarily withhold funds to "freeze out" minority shareholders. Summary of Possible Meaning

In standard corporate law, a corporation "locks in" financial capital. Unlike a partnership, where a member can often demand a payout (liquidation) of their interest, a does not have to return shared financing just because it faces a "shortage" of liquidity. Shareholders generally cannot force the company to buy back their shares or return their investment on demand. 2. S-Corporation and Crowdfunding Exemptions

Normally, S corporations are limited to 100 shareholders.