12 C.F.R. § 7.2023

Current through May 31, 2024
Section 7.2023 - National bank reverse stock splits
(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.

12 C.F.R. §7.2023

64 FR 60099, Nov. 4, 1999
85 FR 83736, 4/1/2021