§ 7-1.2-606. Share rights and options.
Subject to any provisions in respect to rights and options stated in its articles of incorporation, a corporation may create and issue, whether or not in connection with the issuance and sale of any of its shares or other securities, rights or options entitling the holders to purchase from the corporation shares of any class or classes. Those rights or options are evidenced, and the recipients thereof designated, in any manner that the board of directors approves and, subject to the provisions of the articles of incorporation, shall state the terms upon which, the time or times within which and the price or prices at which the shares may be purchased from the corporation upon the exercise of any right or option. In the absence of fraud in the transaction, the judgment of the board of directors as to the adequacy of the consideration received for the rights or options is conclusive.
History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 216, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 274, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships
Chapter 7-1.2 - Rhode Island Business Corporation Act
Part 6 - Shares Issuance and Distributions
Section 7-1.2-601. - Right of corporation to acquire, dispose of and cancel its own shares.
Section 7-1.2-602. - Authorized shares — Shares in classes or series — Issuance of shares.
Section 7-1.2-603. - Subscription for shares.
Section 7-1.2-604. - Issuance of and consideration for shares.
Section 7-1.2-605. - Par value per share.
Section 7-1.2-606. - Share rights and options.
Section 7-1.2-607. - Expenses of organization, reorganization and financing.
Section 7-1.2-608. - Form and content of certificates.
Section 7-1.2-609. - Share transfer and ownership restrictions.
Section 7-1.2-610. - Fractional shares.
Section 7-1.2-611. - Bonds — Facsimile signatures and seals.
Section 7-1.2-612. - Liability of subscribers and shareholders.