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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 17§ 12658 Noncash Distribution Plan

§ 12658 Noncash Distribution Plan

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§ 12658 Noncash Distribution Plan

This law says that if a company is closing down and has different types of members, they can make a special plan to give out money or other stuff to those members, even if it's not exactly what the company rules say. But everyone has to agree to this plan.

Key Takeaways

  • •If a company is closing and has different types of members, they can make a special plan to give out stuff.
  • •Everyone, including the leaders and all members, must agree to this plan.
  • •The company must tell everyone with special rights about the plan within 20 days.

Example

Imagine a club that has two types of members: gold members and silver members. The club is closing down and has some money and a building to give out.

Normally, the club rules say gold members get more money back. But the club can make a new plan where everyone gets an equal share of the building instead. If the club leaders and all the members agree, this new plan is okay.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 12658 Noncash Distribution Plan

(a) If a corporation in process of winding up has more than one class of memberships outstanding, a plan of distribution of the memberships, obligations, or securities of any other corporation, domestic or foreign, or assets other than money which is not in accordance with the liquidation rights of any class or classes as specified in the articles or bylaws may nevertheless be adopted if approved by (1) the board and (2) by approval by the members (Section 12224) of each class. The plan may provide that such distribution is in complete or partial satisfaction of the rights of any of such members upon distribution and liquidation of the assets. (b) A plan of distribution so approved shall be binding upon all the members. The board shall cause notice of the adoption of the plan to be given by mail within 20 days after its adoption to all holders of memberships having a liquidation preference. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1625, Sec. 3. Operative January 1, 1984.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

plan of distributionliquidation rightsliquidation preference

Related Statutes

  • § 8719 Corporate Winding Up Distribution Plan
  • § 2007 Preferred Share Distribution Plan
  • § 12650 Corporate Dissolution Powers
  • § 12651 Filling Board Vacancies
  • § 12652 Corporate Director Disputes Resolution

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 12658.
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