(a) This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Business Combination Act.”
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 48-103-201

  • Business: includes every trade, occupation, profession, investment activity and other lawful purpose for gain or the preservation of assets whether or not carried on for profits. See Tennessee Code 48-202-101
  • Bylaws: means the code or codes of rules (other than the charter) adopted pursuant to chapters 51-68 of this title for the regulation or management of the affairs of the corporation irrespective of the name or names by which such rules are designated. See Tennessee Code 48-51-201
  • Charter: includes amended and restated charters and articles of merger. See Tennessee Code 48-11-201
  • 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.
(b) The requirements of this part and parts 3-5 of this chapter shall be in addition to the requirements of applicable law, including chapters 11-27 of this title and to the applicable requirements contained in the charter or bylaws of a resident domestic corporation.
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