10-33-88. Articles of merger or consolidation - Certificate

10-33-88. Articles of merger or consolidation - Certificate 1. Upon receiving the approval required by section 10-33-87 and after compliance with section 10-33-122 and section 10-33-144, if applicable, articles of merger or consolidation must be prepared that contain: a. The plan of merger or consolidation; b. A statement that the plan has been approved by each corporation under this chapter; and c. A statement that the notice to the attorney general required by section 10-33-122 or 10-33-144 has been given and the waiting period has expired or has been waived by the attorney general or a statement that section 10-33-122 or 10-33-144 is not applicable. 2. The articles of merger or consolidation must be signed on behalf of each constituent corporation and filed with the secretary of state. 3. The secretary of state shall issue a certificate of merger to the surviving corporation or its legal representative or a certificate of consolidation and incorporation to the new corporation. The certificate must contain the effective date of merger or consolidation.