§ 2-308. Surplus considered capital surplus

   (a) Uses of surplus. -- Subject to the limitations of subsection (b) of this section, any surplus which arises from a reduction of stated capital becomes capital surplus and may be made the basis of:

   (1) A distribution or payment to stockholders; and

   (2) A reduction of the liability of stockholders whose shares of stock are not fully paid.

(b) Limitation. -- Except as provided in § 2-311(a)(2) of this subtitle, the net assets of the corporation which remain after a distribution, payment, or reduction of liability shall be at least equal to the aggregate preferential amount payable in the event of voluntary liquidation to the holders of all stock having rights preferred to the rights of holders who received the distribution, payment, or whose liability was reduced.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 23, § 36; 1975, ch. 311, § 2; 2009, chs. 295, 296.