Montana Statutes
§ 32-4-304 — Surplus
Montana § 32-4-304
JurisdictionMontana
Title 32FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Ch. 4DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT
Part 3Operation and Regulation
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Bluebook
Mont. Code Ann. § 32-4-304 (2026).
Text
32-4-304 . Surplus. Each year the corporation shall set apart as earned surplus not less than 10% of its net earnings for the preceding fiscal year until such surplus shall be equal in value to 50% of the amount paid in on the capital stock then outstanding. Whenever the amount of surplus established herein shall become impaired, it shall be built up again to the required amount in the manner provided for its original accumulation. Net earnings and surplus shall be determined by the board of directors, after providing for such reserves as said directors deem desirable, and the directors' determination made in good faith shall be conclusive on all persons.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 12, Ch. 128, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 15-2612; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 320, L. 1983.
Nearby Sections
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§ 32-4-101
Definitions§ 32-4-102
Purpose§ 32-4-104
Application Of Corporation Law§ 32-4-202
Duration§ 32-4-203
Certificate Of Incorporation§ 32-4-204
Effect Of Failure To Commence Business§ 32-4-205
Amendment Of Articles Of Incorporation§ 32-4-206
Board Of Directors§ 32-4-207
First Meeting Of Corporation§ 32-4-208
Stock Ownership And Limitations§ 32-4-301
Powers Of Stockholders§ 32-4-303
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