In a Short-Form Merger,which Approvals Are Needed

question 67

Multiple Choice

In a short-form merger,which approvals are needed?

• A) Votes by both boards of directors,but shareholders need not approve.
• B) Vote by the board of directors of the surviving corporation,and for the corporation that does not survive,recommendation by the board of directors and vote by the shareholders.
• C) Vote by the board of directors of the surviving corporation.
• D) For both corporations,a vote by the shareholders,but no action by the board of directors.
• E) No approvals are needed by the surviving corporation,and for the corporation that does not survive,recommendation by the board of directors and vote by the shareholders.

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