New Jersey § 14a:9-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 14a:9-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14a:9-4.
(1) If the amendment is made as provided by subsection 14A:9-2(1), a certificate of
amendment shall, subject to subsection 14A:2-6(3), be signed by all the incorporators,
shall set forth the name of the corporation and the amendment so adopted, and shall
recite that the amendment is made by unanimous consent of the incorporators before
the organization meeting of the directors. (2) If the amendment is made by the board as referred to in subsection 14A:9-2(2),
a certificate of amendment shall be executed on behalf of the corporation. The certificate shall set forth the information required by the section of this
act which empowers the board to make the amendment. (3) If the amendment is made as provided by subsection 14A:9-2(4), a certificate of
amendment shall be executed on behalf of the corporation and shall set forth (a) The name of the corporation; (b) The amendment so adopted; (c) The date of the adoption of the amendment by the shareholders; (d) The number of shares entitled to vote thereon, and if the shares of any class
or series are entitled to vote thereon as a class, the designation and number of shares
entitled to vote thereon of each such class or series; (e) The number of shares voted for and against such amendment, respectively, and if
the shares of any class or series are entitled to vote thereon as a class, the number
of shares of each such class and series voted for and against such amendment, respectively; (f) If such amendment is intended to provide for an exchange, reclassification or
cancellation of issued shares, a statement of the manner in which the same shall be
effected; and (g) If, pursuant to subsection 14A:9-4(5), the amendment is to become effective at
a time subsequent to the time of filing, the date when the amendment is to become
effective. (4) (Deleted by amendment, P.L. 1988, c. 94 ). (5) Each certificate of amendment of the certificate of incorporation shall be filed
in the office of the Secretary of State and the amendment shall become effective upon
the date of filing or at such later time, not to exceed 90 days from the date of filing, as may be set forth in the certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 14a:9-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 14a:9-4 cover?
Section 14a:9-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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