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12 CFR 7.2023: National bank reverse stock splits.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 12—Banks and Banking
- CHAPTER I—COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
- PART 7—ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS
- Subpart B—Corporate Practices
(a) Authority to engage in reverse stock splits. A national bank may engage in a reverse stock split if the transaction serves a legitimate corporate purpose and provides adequate dissenting shareholders' rights.
(b) Legitimate corporate purpose. Examples of legitimate corporate purposes include a reverse stock split to:
(1) Reduce the number of shareholders in order to qualify as a Subchapter S corporation; and
(2) Reduce costs associated with shareholder communications and meetings.
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