§ 12:1-601 — Authorized shares

§1-601. Authorized shares
A. The articles of incorporation must set forth any classes of shares and series of
shares within a class, and the number of shares of each class and series, that the corporation
is authorized to issue. If more than one class or series of shares is authorized, the articles of
incorporation must prescribe a distinguishing designation for each class or series and must
describe, prior to the issuance of shares of a class or series, the terms, including the
preferences, rights, and limitations, of that class or series. Except to the extent varied as
permitted by this Section, all shares of a class or series must have terms, including
preferences, rights, and limitations that are identical with those of other shares of the same
class or series.
B. The articles of incorporation must authorize both of the following:
(1) One or more classes or series of shares that together have unlimited voting rights.
(2) One or more classes or series of shares, which may be the same class or classes
as those with voting rights, that together are entitled to receive the net assets of the
corporation upon dissolution.
C. The articles of incorporation may authorize one or more classes or series of shares
that have any of the following characteristics:
(1) Are entitled to special, conditional, or limited voting rights, or no right to vote,
except to the extent otherwise provided by this Chapter.
(2) Are redeemable or convertible as specified in the articles of incorporation, at the
option of the corporation, the shareholder, or another person or upon the occurrence of a
specified event, for cash, indebtedness, securities, or other property at prices and in amounts
specified or determined in accordance with a formula.
(3) Entitle the holders to distributions calculated in any manner, including dividends
that may be cumulative, noncumulative, or partially cumulative.
(4) Have preference over any other class or series of shares with respect to
distributions, including distributions upon the dissolution of the corporation.
D. Terms of shares may be made dependent upon facts objectively ascertainable
outside the articles of incorporation in accordance with R.S. 12:1-120(L).
E. Any of the terms of shares may vary among holders of the same class or series so
long as such variations are expressly set forth in the articles of incorporation.
F. The description of the preferences, rights, and limitations of classes or series of
shares in Subsection C of this Section is not exhaustive.

Legislative History

Acts 2014, No. 328, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015; Acts 2016, No. 442, §1.