# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001118004
**File Stem:** 0001118004-23-000010
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 19063
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001118004-23-000010.hdr.sgml**: 20230323

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001118004-23-000010

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230321

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230323

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230323

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BANCPLUS CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001118004
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 640655312
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MS
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-236022
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23755224

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1068 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** RIDGELAND
- **STATE:** MS
- **ZIP:** 39157
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 601-898-8300

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1068 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** RIDGELAND
- **STATE:** MS
- **ZIP:** 39157

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, DC 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the**

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): **March 21, 2023**

**BANCPLUS CORPORATION**

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

**Mississippi**

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **333-236022** | **64-0655312** |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| **1068 Highland Colony Parkway** | |
| **Ridgeland, MS** | **39157** |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |

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**(601) 898-8300**

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered <br> None N/A N/A

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (*see* General Instruction A.2. below):

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging Growth Company ☑

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 5.03 <u>Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Changes in Fiscal Year</u>.**

On March 22, 2023, BancPlus Corporation (the "Company") filed an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Mississippi Secretary of State (the "Amendment"). As described in Item 5.07 below, shareholders approved the Amendment on March 21, 2023 at the Company's Annual Meeting. The Amendment modifies Article Fourth of the Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company's common stock from 40,000,000 to 100,000,000.

A copy of the Amendment is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

**Item 5.07 <u>Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders</u>.**

The Company's Annual Meeting was held on March 21, 2023. Two matters were submitted to the Company's shareholders for a vote. The final result of the vote is set forth below:

**Proposal #1: Election of Directors**

Approval of the following Class I nominees for the Board of Directors in the discretion of the named Proxy(ies). The results of the shareholder vote were the same for both nominees.

Eugene F. Webb, Jr. Staci H. Tyler

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **For** | **Withhold** |
| 9,329,215 | 129,541 |

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**Proposal #2: Amendment to Article Fourth of the Articles of Incorporation**

Approval of the proposed amendment to Article Fourth of the Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized common shares to One Hundred Million (100,000,000).

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **For** | **Against** | **Abstain** |
| 9,204,192 | 144,384 | 110,180 |

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No other business was considered at the Annual Meeting.

**Item 9.01 <u>Financial Statements and Exhibits</u>**

(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| <u>Exhibit Number</u> | <u>Description of Exhibit</u> |
| 3.1 | <u>[Amendment to Article Fourth of the Articles of Incorporation](exhibit31amendmenttoarticl.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL Document |

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**SIGNATURE**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | | BancPlus Corporation |
| March 23, 2023 | By: | /s/ Karlen Turbeville |
|  |  | Karlen Turbeville |
|  |  | Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 3.1

**Exhibit 3.1**

**AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION**

**BANCPLUS CORPORATION**

**Now Therefore, Be it**

**Resolved:** That the Articles of Incorporation of BancPlus Corporation shall be amended by deleting **Article FOURTH** which presently reads as follows:

**FOURTH:** The Corporation shall have authority to issue the following: (A) common shares and (B) preferred shares:

**FOURTH:** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The aggregate number of shares the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is Forty Million (40,000,000) common shares of the par value of One and No/dollars ($1.00). The Corporation's Board of Directors shall have the right to conduct one or more stock splits of the outstanding common shares as they may determine in their sole discretion. In conducting any such stock split or splits, the Board of Directors may proportionately adjust the par value of the common shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The aggregate number of shares of preferred stock which the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is Ten Million (10,000,000) with no par value, which preferred stock may be issued from time to time in one or more classes or series upon authorization by the Corporation's Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors is authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by law and the provisions of Article FOURTH, to provide for the issuance of the shares of preferred stock in classes or series, and by filing Articles of Amendment pursuant to the applicable law of the State of Mississippi, to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each such class or series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences, and rights of the shares of each such class or series and the qualifications, limitations, or restrictions thereof.

The authority of the Board with respect to each classes or series shall include, but not be limited to, determination of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The number of shares constituting that class or series and the distinctive designation of that class or series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The dividend rate on the shares of that class or series; whether dividends shall be cumulative, and, if so, from which date or dates; and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of dividends on shares of that class or series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether that class or series shall have voting rights in addition to the voting rights provided by law and, if so, the terms of such voting rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether that class or series shall have conversion privileges and, if so, the terms and conditions of such conversion, including provision for adjustment of the conversion rate in such events as the Board of Directors shall determine;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether or not the shares of that class or series shall be redeemable and, if so, the terms and conditions of such redemption, including the date or dates upon or after which they shall be redeemable and the amount per share payable in case of redemption, which amount may vary under different conditions and at different redemption dates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether that class or series shall have a sinking fund for the redemption or purchase of shares of that classes or series and, if so, the terms and amount of such sinking fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The rights of the shares of that class or series in the event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Corporation, and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of shares of that class or series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any other relative rights, preferences, and limitations of that class or series, including the stated value.

Dividends on outstanding shares of preferred stock shall be paid or declared and set apart for payment before any dividends shall be paid or declared and set apart for payment on the common shares with respect to the same dividend period.

If, upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Corporation, the assets available for distribution to holders of shares of preferred stock of all classes or series shall be insufficient to pay such holders the full preferential amount to which they are entitled, then such assets shall be distributed ratably among the shares of all classes or series of preferred stock in accordance with the respective preferential amounts (including unpaid cumulative dividends, if any) payable with respect thereto.

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and a new **Article FOURTH** be added in place thereof to read as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**FOURTH:** The Corporation shall have authority to issue the following: (A) common shares and (B) preferred shares:

**FOURTH:** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The aggregate number of shares the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is One Hundred Million (100,000,000) common shares of the par value of One and No/dollars ($1.00). The Corporation's Board of Directors shall have the right to conduct one or more stock splits of the outstanding common shares as they may determine in their sole discretion. In conducting any such stock split or splits, the Board of Directors may proportionately adjust the par value of the common shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The aggregate number of shares of preferred stock which the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is Ten Million (10,000,000) with no par value, which preferred stock may be issued from time to time in one or more classes or series upon authorization by the Corporation's Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors is authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by law and the provisions of Article FOURTH, to provide for the issuance of the shares of preferred stock in classes or series, and by filing Articles of Amendment pursuant to the applicable law of the State of Mississippi, to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each such class or series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences, and rights of the shares of each such class or series and the qualifications, limitations, or restrictions thereof.

The authority of the Board with respect to each classes or series shall include, but not be limited to, determination of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The number of shares constituting that class or series and the distinctive designation of that class or series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The dividend rate on the shares of that class or series; whether dividends shall be cumulative, and, if so, from which date or dates; and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of dividends on shares of that class or series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether that class or series shall have voting rights in addition to the voting rights provided by law and, if so, the terms of such voting rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether that class or series shall have conversion privileges and, if so, the terms and conditions of such conversion, including provision for adjustment of the conversion rate in such events as the Board of Directors shall determine;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether or not the shares of that class or series shall be redeemable and, if so, the terms and conditions of such redemption, including the date or dates upon or after which they shall be redeemable and the amount per share payable in case of redemption, which amount may vary under different conditions and at different redemption dates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether that class or series shall have a sinking fund for the redemption or purchase of shares of that classes or series and, if so, the terms and amount of such sinking fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The rights of the shares of that class or series in the event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Corporation, and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of shares of that class or series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any other relative rights, preferences, and limitations of that class or series, including the stated value.

Dividends on outstanding shares of preferred stock shall be paid or declared and set apart for payment before any dividends shall be paid or declared and set apart for payment on the common shares with respect to the same dividend period.

If, upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Corporation, the assets available for distribution to holders of shares of preferred stock of all classes or series shall be insufficient to pay such holders the full preferential amount to which they are entitled, then such assets shall be distributed ratably among the shares of all classes or series of preferred stock in accordance with the respective preferential amounts (including unpaid cumulative dividends, if any) payable with respect thereto.

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