Guam § 3302 - Right to Dissent.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 3302 — Right to Dissent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3302. Right to Dissent.
(a) A stockholder is entitled to dissent from, and obtain payment of the
fair value of his shares in the event of, any of the following corporate
actions:
(1) Consummation of a plan of merger to which the corporation is
a party:
(A) If stockholder approval is required for the merger by 18
GCA § 9103 or the Articles of Incorporation and the stockholder
is entitled to vote on the merger; or
(B) If the corporation is a subsidiary that is merged with its
parent under 18 GCA § 9104;
(2) Consummation of a plan of share exchange to which the
corporation is a party as the corporation whose shares will be acquired,
if the stockholder is entitled to vote on the plan;
(3) Consummation of a sale or exchange of all, or substantially
all, of the property of the corporation other than in the usual and
regular course of business if the stockholder is entitled to vote in the
sale or exchange, including a sale in dissolution, but not including a
sale pursuant to court order or a sale for cash pursuant to a plan by
which all or substantially all of the net proceeds of the sale will be
distributed to the stockholders within one (1) year after the date of
sale;
(4) An amendment of the Articles of Incorporation that materially
and adversely affects rights in respect of a dissenter's shares because it:
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(A) Alters or abolishes a preferential right of the shares;
(B) Creates, alters or abolishes a right in respect of
redemption, including a provision respecting a sinking fund for
the redemption or repurchase, of the shares;
(C) Alters or abolishes a preemptive right of the holder of
the shares to acquire shares or other securities;
(D) Excludes or limits the right of the shares to vote on any
matter, or to cumulate votes, other than a limitation by dilution
through issuance of shares or other securities with similar voting
rights; or
(E) Reduces the number of shares owned by the stockholder
to a fraction of a share if the fractional share so created is to be
acquired for cash under § 3106 of this Chapter; or
(5) Any corporate action taken pursuant to a stockholder vote to
the extent the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, or a Resolution of the
board of directors provides that voting or nonvoting stockholders are
entitled to dissent and obtain payment for their shares.
(b) A stockholder entitled to dissent and obtain payment for his shares
under this Chapter may not challenge the corporate action creating his
entitlement unless said action is unlawful or fraudulent with respect to the
stockholder or the corporation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 3302
What does Guam Code Annotated § 3302 cover?
Section 3302 ("Right to Dissent.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 3302?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 3302" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 3302 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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