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RSA 293-A:6.40 · Distributions to Shareholders
293-A:6.40 Distributions to Shareholders. –
Copy linkA board of directors may authorize and the corporation may make distributions to its shareholders subject to restriction by the articles of incorporation and the limitation in RSA 293-A:6.40(c).
Copy linkIf the board of directors does not fix the record date for determining shareholders entitled to a distribution (other than one involving a purchase, redemption, or other acquisition of the corporation's shares), it is the date the board of directors authorizes the distribution.
Copy linkthe corporation would not be able to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of business; or
Copy linkthe corporation's total assets would be less than the sum of its total liabilities plus (unless the articles of incorporation permit otherwise) the amount that would be needed, if the corporation were to be dissolved at the time of the distribution, to satisfy the preferential rights upon dissolution of shareholders whose preferential rights are superior to those receiving the distribution.
Copy linkThe board of directors may base a determination that a distribution is not prohibited under RSA 293-A:6.40(c) either on financial statements prepared on the basis of accounting practices and principles that are reasonable in the circumstances or on a fair valuation or other method that is reasonable in the circumstances.
Copy linkExcept as provided in RSA 293-A:6.40(g), the effect of a distribution under RSA 293-A:6.40(c) is measured:
Copy linkin the case of distribution by purchase, redemption, or other acquisition of the corporation's shares, as of the earlier of (i) the date money or other property is transferred or debt incurred by the corporation or (ii) the date the shareholder ceases to be a shareholder with respect to the acquired shares;
Copy linkin the case of any other distribution of indebtedness, as of the date the indebtedness is distributed; and
Copy linkin all other cases, as of (i) the date the distribution is authorized if the payment occurs within 120 days after the date of authorization or (ii) the date the payment is made if it occurs more than 120 days after the date of authorization.
Copy linkA corporation's indebtedness to a shareholder incurred by reason of a distribution made in accordance with this section is at parity with the corporation's indebtedness to its general, unsecured creditors except to the extent subordinated by agreement.
Copy linkIndebtedness of a corporation, including indebtedness issued as a distribution, is not considered a liability for purposes of determinations under subsection (c) if its terms provide that payment of principal and interest are made only if and to the extent that payment of a distribution to shareholders could then be made under this section. If the indebtedness is issued as a distribution, each payment of principal or interest is treated as a distribution, the effect of which is measured on the date the payment is actually made.
Copy linkThis section shall not apply to distributions in liquidation under RSA 293-A:14.01 through RSA 293-A:14.34. Source. 2013, 142:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2014. Subchapter A. Meetings Shareholders
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Source. 2013, 142:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2014. Subchapter A. Meetings Shareholders
Source history
- 2013, 142:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2014. Subchapter A. Meetings Shareholders
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