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Tank is a director and the majority shareholder of Unique New Investment Corporation (UNIC). Tank buys, for $1,500, an option to purchase a tract of real estate for $50,000. Tank forms Vista Property, Inc., to hold the option. As the majority shareholder, and thus controlling director, of UNIC, Tank orders the firm to authorize the pur­chase of the land from Vista Property for $500,000. Tank then has Vista Property buy the land, sell it to UNIC, and loan the money to UNIC for the purchase at a 10 percent interest rate. Wim, a minority shareholder in UNIC, complains to UNIC's board, which takes no action. Wim files a suit against Tank on UNIC's behalf. Will Wim prevail? Explain.

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