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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 9§ 908 Corporate Amendment Filing Effects

§ 908 Corporate Amendment Filing Effects

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§ 908 Corporate Amendment Filing Effects

Key Takeaways

  • •If a company changes its rules (like splitting shares or canceling them), it must file a paper with the government to make it official.
  • •Once the government approves the paper, the changes happen right away.
  • •A copy of the approved paper from the government is proof that the changes were done correctly.

Example

A company wants to split one share into two shares so more people can buy them.

The company files a paper with the government saying they want to do this. Once the government says okay, the split happens, and the company can show the government’s approved paper as proof.

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

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§ 908 Corporate Amendment Filing Effects

Upon the filing of the certificate of amendment, the articles shall be amended in accordance with the certificate and any stock split, reverse stock split, reclassification, cancellation, exchange or other change in shares shall be effected, and a copy of the certificate, certified by the Secretary of State, is prima facie evidence of the performance of the conditions necessary to the adoption of the amendment. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 711.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

certificate of amendmentarticlesstock splitreverse stock splitreclassificationcancellationexchangeprima facie evidenceSecretary of State

Related Statutes

  • § 5817 Amending Nonprofit Articles
  • § 7817 Amending Nonprofit Articles
  • § 903 Shareholder Approval For Amendments
  • § 907 Amending Corporate Articles
  • § 909 Corporate Term Extension Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 908.
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