A corporation may issue the number of shares of each class or series authorized by the articles of incorporation. Shares that are issued are outstanding shares until they are reacquired, redeemed, converted, or cancelled. The reacquisition, redemption, or conversion of outstanding shares is subject to the limitations of § 47-1A-603.1 and §§ 47-1A-640 to 47-1A-640.5, inclusive.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-1A-603

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

Source: SL 2005, ch 239, § 58.