Each year the corporation shall set apart as earned surplus not less than ten percent (10%) of its net earnings for the preceding fiscal year until such surplus is equal in value to one- half (1/2) of the amount paid in on the capital stock then outstanding. Whenever the amount of surplus established herein becomes impaired, it shall be built up again to the required amount in the manner provided for its original accumulation. Net earnings and surplus shall be determined by the board of directors, after providing for such reserves as said directors deem desirable, and the directors’ determination made in good faith shall be conclusive on all persons.
Effective: March 21, 1960

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 155.140

  • Directors: when applied to corporations, includes managers or trustees. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Year: means calendar year. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

History: Created 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 73, sec. 14, effective March 21, 1960.