Louisiana § RS 12:240 - Reclassification of stock
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:240 — Reclassification of stock, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 12:240. Reclassification of stock
A. In case of a reclassification of stock, the articles of amendment shall state:
(1) The number of shares that have a par value and the par value thereof, and the number of shares that have no par value;
(2) If the shares are divided into classes, a description of the classes, a statement of the number of shares in each class, the designation of each class, and a statement of the preferences, limitations and relative rights of the shares of each class; and
(3) If shares are divided into series, the designation of each series and a statement of the variations in the relative rights and preferences.
B. Following a reclassification of stock, the aggregate allocated value of the issued shares shall not exceed stated capital.
Acts 1968, No. 105, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 12:240 ("Reclassification of stock") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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