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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.6Ch. 3Art. 2§ 4851 Shareholder Approval Disclosure Rules

§ 4851 Shareholder Approval Disclosure Rules

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§ 4851 Shareholder Approval Disclosure Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If a California bank or savings company wants to buy or sell shares, they must tell their shareholders important details about the deal.
  • •The boss (commissioner) decides what info must be shared, like how much it costs and why it’s happening.
  • •The rules for what to share are similar to big stock market rules, so it’s fair and clear.
  • •This only applies to California banks or savings companies, not regular people or small businesses.

Example

Bank A in California wants to buy Bank B. Both are big banks with lots of customers.

Before the deal happens, Bank A and Bank B must send letters to their shareholders explaining the buyout—like how much it costs and what changes might happen. This way, the people who own parts of the banks know what’s going on and can say yes or no.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 4851 Shareholder Approval Disclosure Rules

In obtaining any approval of outstanding shares required for an agreement of sale, in case the purchaser is a California state depository corporation, the purchaser, and, in case the seller is a California state depository corporation or in case the purchaser is a California state depository corporation that is to issue securities in consideration of the sale, the seller, shall each provide to its shareholders information as the commissioner may require. In determining the information to be required, the commissioner shall give due consideration to regulations relating to proxy statements issued under Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. Sec. 78n) by (a) the Securities and Exchange Commission, (b) in the case of a depository corporation that is a bank, the federal bank regulatory agencies, and (c) in the case of a depository corporation that is a savings association, the Office of Thrift Supervision. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1064, Sec. 489. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative July 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationconsiderationcommissioneragreementshareholderregulationsecuritiesinformation

Related Statutes

  • § 4879.07 Depository Corporation Shareholder Information
  • § 4943 Shareholder Approval For Conversion
  • § 4882 Merger Shareholder Information Requirements
  • § 4923 Shareholder Information Requirements
  • § 4848 Sale Agreement Approval Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 4851.
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