California · Financial Code

FIN §1134: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1132, a bank may: (a) With the prior approval of the commissioner, make a distribution to its shareholders by means of redeeming its redeemable shares; and (b

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A bank may distribute funds to shareholders through share redemption if the banking commissioner approves in advance.

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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1132, a bank may: (a) With the prior approval of the commissioner, make a distribution to its shareholders by means of redeeming its redeemable shares; and (b) With the prior approval of its outstanding shares and of the commissioner, otherwise make a distribution to its shareholders in connection with a reduction of its contributed capital.

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