Code of Virginia - Title 13.1 Corporations - Section 13.1-652 Corporation's acquisition of its own shares

§ 13.1-652. Corporation's acquisition of its own shares

A. A corporation may acquire its own shares and shares so acquired constitute authorized but unissued shares of the same class, if any, but undesignated as to series.

B. If the articles of incorporation prohibit the reissue of acquired shares, the number of authorized shares is reduced by the number of shares acquired, effective upon the issuance of a certificate of amendment. The corporation shall file with the Commission articles of amendment setting forth:

1. The name of the corporation;

2. The reduction in the number of authorized shares, itemized by class and series;

3. The total number of authorized shares, itemized by class and series, remaining after reduction of the shares; and

4. A statement that the reduction in the number of authorized shares was authorized by the board of directors. The articles of amendment may be adopted by the board of directors without shareholder action.

C. If the Commission finds that the articles of amendment comply with the requirements of law and that all required fees have been paid, it shall issue a certificate of amendment.

(Code 1950, §§ 13.1-65, 13.1-66; 1956, c. 428; 1958, c. 564; 1985, c. 522; 2005, c. 765.)

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