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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Subdivision 1. Approval by each constituent corporation. A plan of merger or consolidation must be approved and adopted by each constituent corporation as provided in this section.
Subd. 2. Approval by board and members with voting rights. When a constituent corporation has members with voting rights, the board of directors of the corporation shall adopt a resolution by the affirmative vote of a majority of all directors approving a proposed plan of merger or consolidation and directing that the plan be submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members with voting rights. Notice of the meeting must be given to each member with voting rights, accompanied by a copy or summary of the proposed plan. Unless the articles or bylaws require a greater vote, the plan of merger or consolidation is adopted upon receiving the affirmative vote of a majority of the members with voting rights voting on the action.
Subd. 3. Approval by board. When a constituent corporation does not have members with voting rights, and unless the articles or bylaws require a greater vote, a plan of merger or consolidation is adopted at a meeting of the board of directors of the corporation upon receiving the affirmative votes of a majority of all directors. Notice of the meeting must be given accompanied by a copy of the proposed plan of merger or consolidation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Business, Social, and Charitable Organizations (Ch. 300-323A) § 317A.613. Plan approval - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/business-social-and-charitable-organizations-ch-300-323a/mn-st-sect-317a-613/
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