HRS §414-72
Board can set share class or series terms
If the company's articles allow it, the board of directors can decide the rights and limits of a class or series of shares before selling them. Each series must have a unique name, and shares in the same series must have the same rights. Before issuing such shares, the company must file a document with the state.
The statute, as written — Terms of class or series determined by board of directors
(a) If and to the extent the articles of incorporation so provide, the board of directors may determine, in whole or part, the preferences, limitations, and relative rights (within the limits set forth in section 414-71) of: (1) Any class of shares before the issuance of any shares of that class; or (2) One or more series within a class before the issuance of any shares of that series. (b) Each series of a class must be given a distinguishing designation. (c) All shares of a series must have preferences, limitations, and relative rights identical with those of other shares of the same series and, except to the extent otherwise provided in the description of the series, with those of other series of the same class. (d) Before issuing any shares of a class or series created under this section, the corporation must deliver to the department director for filing an articles of amendment, or a resolution, which is effective without shareholder action, that sets forth: (1) The name of the corporation; (2) The text of the amendment or resolution determining the terms of the class or series or shares; (3) The date it was adopted; and (4) A statement that the amendment or resolution was duly adopted by the board of directors. Upon the filing of the articles of amendment or resolution by the department director, it shall constitute an amendment of the articles of incorporation.
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§414-71 What types of stock a company can create
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