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(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in the articles, a business corporation may issue shares, option rights or securities having conversion or option rights, or obligations without first offering them to shareholders of any class or classes.
(b) Cross references.--See sections 1525(e) (relating to shares subject to preemptive rights) and 2321(b) (relating to preemptive rights).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 15 Pa.C.S.A. Corporations and Unincorporated Associations § 1530. Preemptive rights of shareholders - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-15-pacsa-corporations-and-unincorporated-associations/pa-csa-sect-15-1530/
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