C.R.S. Section 7-56-604
Merger of parent and subsidiary


(1)

Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 7-56-602 and 7-56-603, by complying with the provisions of this section, any parent cooperative owning one hundred percent of the voting shares, memberships, or interests and having a right to vote of a subsidiary may either merge such subsidiary into itself or merge itself into such subsidiary.

(2)

The boards of the parent cooperative and of the subsidiary shall adopt by resolution, and the members of both the parent cooperative and the subsidiary shall approve, a plan of merger that states the following:

(a)

The entity names of the parent cooperative and subsidiary and the entity name of the surviving party;

(b)

The terms and conditions of the proposed merger;

(c)

The manner and basis of converting the shares of the parent cooperative and subsidiary into shares, obligations, or other securities of the surviving party or any other cooperative into money or other property in whole or part;

(d)

Any amendments to the articles of the surviving party to be effected by the merger; and

(e)

Any other provisions relating to the merger as are deemed necessary or desirable.

(3)

The members of the parent cooperative shall not be required to vote on the merger unless the articles, bylaws, or the board requires otherwise; except that if, as a result of the merger, the voting shares, memberships, or other interests of members of the parent cooperative would be materially altered, then the members of the parent cooperative shall have the right to vote on the plan of merger. If the members of the parent cooperative have the right to vote on the plan of merger, the parent cooperative shall mail a copy or summary of the plan of merger to each member of the parent cooperative who has the right to vote on the plan and all parties to the merger. Notice and meeting requirements as provided for in this article shall apply.

(4)

If the members of the parent cooperative have the right to vote on the plan of merger, unless the articles, bylaws, or the board requires a greater or lesser vote, the plan of merger, consolidation, or share or equity capital exchange shall be approved by a majority of the members of the parent cooperative present and voting on the plan in person or in any other manner authorized by the cooperative pursuant to section 7-56-305 (1). Upon approval of a plan of merger pursuant to this section, a statement of merger shall be delivered to the secretary of state, for filing pursuant to part 3 of article 90 of this title, and a copy of the statement of merger, certified by the secretary of state, shall be filed for record in each of the counties, if any, in which such filing is required by section 7-56-602 (3).
(5)(Deleted by amendment, L. 98, p. 612, § 6, effective July 1, 1998.)

Source: Section 7-56-604 — Merger of parent and subsidiary, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-07.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

7‑56‑101
Short title
7‑56‑102
Legislative declaration
7‑56‑103
Definitions
7‑56‑104
Filings by the secretary of state
7‑56‑106
Periodic and other reports
7‑56‑107
Cooperative records
7‑56‑201
Articles of incorporation
7‑56‑202
Amendment of articles
7‑56‑203
Restated articles
7‑56‑204
Cooperatives desiring to relinquish provisions of this article
7‑56‑205
Entities formed under other law but subject to this article
7‑56‑208
Bylaws
7‑56‑209
Agricultural marketing cooperatives
7‑56‑210
Renewable energy cooperatives
7‑56‑301
Members
7‑56‑302
Member meetings - how called - notice
7‑56‑303
Members’ list for meeting
7‑56‑304
Quorum
7‑56‑305
Member voting
7‑56‑306
Reserves, distributions, and patronage refunds
7‑56‑307
Inspection of cooperative records by member
7‑56‑308
Scope of member’s inspection right
7‑56‑309
Court-ordered inspection
7‑56‑401
Directors - elections - remuneration - vacancy
7‑56‑402
Officers - titles - election - duties and authority - removal
7‑56‑403
Procedures for meetings of the board of directors
7‑56‑404
Removal of director by the membership or the board
7‑56‑405
Removal of director by judicial proceeding
7‑56‑406
Indemnification and personal liability of directors, officers, employees, and agents
7‑56‑407
Persons to be bonded
7‑56‑409
Registered agent - service of process
7‑56‑501
Powers
7‑56‑502
Marketing or purchasing contracts
7‑56‑503
Remedies for breach of marketing or purchasing contract
7‑56‑504
Inducing breach of marketing or purchasing contract
7‑56‑505
Purchases of property or other interests
7‑56‑506
Warehouse receipts - interest in warehouse entities
7‑56‑507
Application of other laws
7‑56‑508
Cooperatives not in restraint of trade
7‑56‑509
Exemption from securities laws
7‑56‑510
Renewable energy cooperatives - powers
7‑56‑601
Encumbering property
7‑56‑602
Merger, conversion, or consolidation or share or equity capital exchange
7‑56‑603
Procedure for consolidation, share or equity capital exchange, conversion, and merger
7‑56‑604
Merger of parent and subsidiary
7‑56‑604.5
Statement of merger or conversion
7‑56‑605
Statement of consolidation or share or equity capital exchange
7‑56‑606
Effect of merger, conversion, consolidation, or share or equity capital exchange
7‑56‑606.5
Merger with foreign entity
7‑56‑607
Consolidation or share or equity capital exchange with foreign business
7‑56‑608
Dissenters’ rights - definitions
7‑56‑609
Sale or other disposition of property without member approval
7‑56‑610
Sale or other disposition of property requiring member approval
7‑56‑701
Authorization of dissolution before issuance of memberships
7‑56‑702
Authorization of dissolution after issuance of memberships
7‑56‑703
Articles of dissolution
7‑56‑705
Effect of dissolution
7‑56‑714
Grounds for judicial dissolution
7‑56‑715
Procedure for judicial dissolution
7‑56‑716
Receivership or custodianship
7‑56‑717
Decree of dissolution
7‑56‑718
Certain assignments of assets in dissolution
7‑56‑801
Authority to transact business or conduct activities required
7‑56‑802
Registered agent - service of process
7‑56‑901
Application to existing cooperatives
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 7-56-604’s source at colorado​.gov