(1) In cases where the transfer of shares is subject to the approval of the board of directors, any person who has acquired the shares may make a written request to the company to approve such acquisition, by specifying the class and number of the acquired shares.
(2) The provisions of Articles 335-2 (2) through (4), and 335-3 through 335-6 shall apply mutatis mutandis in cases falling under paragraph (1).[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 5053, Dec. 29, 1995]