35-14-1321. Notice of intent to demand payment -- consequences of voting or consenting. (1) If a corporate action specified in 35-14-1302(1) is submitted to a vote at a shareholders' meeting, a shareholder who wishes to assert appraisal rights with respect to any class or series of shares:
(a) shall deliver to the corporation, before the vote is taken, written notice of the shareholder's intent to demand payment if the proposed action is effected; and
(b) may not vote, or cause or permit to be voted, any shares of that class or series in favor of the proposed action.
(2) If a corporate action specified in 35-14-1302(1) is to be approved by written consent, a shareholder who wishes to assert appraisal rights with respect to any class or series of shares may not sign a consent in favor of the proposed action with respect to that class or series of shares.
(3) If a corporate action specified in 35-14-1302(1) does not require shareholder approval pursuant to 35-14-1104(10), a shareholder who wishes to assert appraisal rights with respect to any class or series of shares:
(a) shall deliver to the corporation before the shares are purchased pursuant to the offer written notice of the shareholder's intent to demand payment if the proposed action is effected; and
(b) may not tender or cause or permit to be tendered any shares of that class or series in response to the offer.
(4) A shareholder who fails to satisfy the requirements of subsection (1), (2) or (3) is not entitled to payment under this part.
History: En. Sec. 175, Ch. 271, L. 2019.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 35. Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations
Chapter 14. Montana Business Corporation Act
35-14-1301. Definitions -- appraisal rights
35-14-1302. Right to appraisal
35-14-1303. Assertion of rights -- nominees -- beneficial shareholders
35-14-1304. through 35-14-1319 reserved
35-14-1320. Notice of appraisal rights
35-14-1321. Notice of intent to demand payment -- consequences of voting or consenting
35-14-1322. Appraisal notice and form
35-14-1323. Perfection of rights -- right to withdraw
35-14-1325. After-acquired shares
35-14-1326. Procedure if shareholder dissatisfied with payment or offer
35-14-1327. through 35-14-1329 reserved
35-14-1330. Judicial appraisal of shares -- court action
35-14-1331. Court costs -- expenses