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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) After each constituent entity has approved a merger, articles of merger shall be signed on behalf of each constituent entity by an authorized representative.
(2) The articles of merger shall include:
(a) The name and form of each constituent entity and the jurisdiction of its governing statute;
(b) The name and form of the surviving entity, the jurisdiction of its governing statute, and, if the surviving entity is created by the merger, a statement to that effect;
(c) The date the merger is effective under the governing statute of the surviving entity;
(d) If the surviving entity is to be created by the merger, the limited cooperative association's articles of association;
(e) If the surviving entity is not created by the merger, any amendments provided for in the plan of merger to its articles of association;
(f) A statement as to each constituent entity that the merger was approved as required by the entity's governing statute; and
(g) Any additional information required by the governing statute of any constituent entity.
(3) The limited cooperative association that is the surviving entity to a merger shall deliver the articles of merger to the Secretary of State for filing.
(4) A merger becomes effective upon the articles of merger being effective as provided in KRS 14A.2-070.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXIII. Private Corporations and Associations § 272A.16-070.Articles of merger; effective date - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxiii-private-corporations-and-associations/ky-rev-st-sect-272a-16-070/
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