(1) The redemption of
CCUs is not to be considered to be a reduction in the share capital of the
co-operative.
(2) A co-operative may
redeem CCUs but only on the terms and in the way that is provided by the terms
of their issue and only if they are fully paid up.
(3) CCUs may not be
redeemed except out of —
(a)
profits; or
(b) the
proceeds of a fresh issue of shares, or an approved issue of CCUs, made for
the purpose of the redemption.
(4) An issue of CCUs
is an approved issue for the purposes of subsection (3) if there is the same
entitlement to priority of payment of capital and dividend in relation to
shares in the co-operative as there was for the redeemed CCUs.
(5) Any premium
payable on redemption is to be provided for out of profits or out of the share
premium account or an account created for that purpose.