[ARTICLE 12.] MERGERS
§425D-1201 Definitions. As used in this [article]:
"Merger" means the procedure authorized by this [article] in which one domestic or foreign entity combines with one or more domestic or foreign entities resulting in either one surviving entity or one new entity.
"Organizing articles" means:
(1) For a corporation or nonprofit corporation, the articles of incorporation;
(2) For a general partnership or limited liability partnership, the registration statement;
(3) For a limited partnership, the certificate of limited partnership; and
(4) For a limited liability company, the articles of organization.
"Other business entity" means a corporation, limited liability company, general partnership, or limited liability partnership. [L 2002, c 41, pt of §4; am L 2003, c 124, §67]