Written Consent of the Stockholders to Dissolution and Plan of Complete Liquidation
(DE Corporation)

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Summary

This Written Consent of the Stockholders to Dissolution and Plan of Complete Liquidation template may be used to authorize the voluntary dissolution and liquidation of a Delaware corporation and adopt a plan of liquidation. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. The general procedure for voluntary dissolution of a Delaware corporation is set out in Section 275 of the General Corporation Law of Delaware. Del. Code Ann. tit. 8, § 275. Subject to certain exceptions, dissolution of a corporation must be approved by (1) a majority of the board of directors and a majority of the outstanding shares of stock or (2) if the directors do not act, by unanimous consent of all the stockholders entitled to vote. Del. Code Ann. tit. 8, § 275. A corporation's certificate of incorporation, bylaws, stockholder agreements, or other governing documents may also set forth additional requirements. This template may be used to provide written consent of stockholders in lieu of a special meeting to approve the liquidation, dissolution, and winding up of a corporation. If a special meeting will be held to approve the wind-up and dissolution of the corporation, you may incorporate these resolutions into the minutes of the special meeting. For a full listing of key content covering Delaware corporate formation, organization, maintenance, ownership, management, and dissolution, see Corporation Resource Kit (DE). For further information on dissolution of a Delaware corporation, see Dissolution (DE Corporation).