Gallagher Corporation issued 100,000 shares of $40 par value stock for $50 per share to various investors. Subsequently, Gallagher purchased back 10,000 of those shares for $30 per share and held them as treasury stock. When the price of the stock recovered somewhat, Gallagher sold this treasury stock to Thomas for $35 per share. Which of the following statements is correct?
- I. Gallagher’s purchase of the stock at below par value is illegal.
- II. Gallagher’s purchase of the stock at below par value is void as an ultra vires act.
- Gallagher’s resale of the treasury stock at below par value is valid.
- a. I only.
- b. II only.
- c. III only.
- d. I and II only.