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(a) A bank may issue, sell or pledge its capital notes or debentures if the bank has first obtained the written or voting approval of the shareholders holding a majority of the shares of the bank and the written approval of the state banking commissioner.
(b) The board of directors shall determine the terms of its capital notes or debentures subject to the provisions of W.S. 13-2-311 and subsection (c) of this section.
(c) The amount of outstanding capital notes or debentures of any bank shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the amount of the capital stock and surplus fund of the bank at the date of issue. The periods of maturities with respect to any issue shall not exceed twenty-five (25) years as prescribed by the state banking commissioner. Capital notes and debentures shall be subject to a schedule of prepayments or to an appropriate sinking fund for the amortization of the indebtedness.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 13. Banks, Banking and Finance § 13-2-309. Issuance of capital notes or debentures; generally - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-13-banks-banking-and-finance/wy-st-sect-13-2-309/
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