§ 7.2023 - Reverse stock splits.

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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.

Legitimate corporate purpose. Examples of legitimate corporate purposes include a reverse stock split to:

Reduce the number of shareholders in order to qualify as a Subchapter S corporation; and

Reduce costs associated with shareholder communications and meetings.