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CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 - SECT 254H

Resolution to convert shares into larger or smaller number

  (1)   A company may convert all or any of its shares into a larger or smaller number of shares by resolution passed at a general meeting.

Note 1:   The variation of class rights provisions (sections   246B - 246G) may apply to the conversion.

Note 2:   Section   1230C applies to a CCIV instead of this section.

  (2)   The conversion takes effect on:

  (a)   the day the resolution is passed; or

  (b)   a later date specified in the resolution.

  (3)   Any amount unpaid on shares being converted is to be divided equally among the replacement shares.

  (4)   The company must lodge a copy of the resolution with ASIC within 1 month after it is passed.

  (5)   An offence based on subsection   (4) is an offence of strict liability.

Note:   For strict liability , see section   6.1 of the Criminal Code .

Note:   This Part does not apply to a CCIV: see section   1230D.

 



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