10-623. Share dividends


A. Unless the articles of incorporation provide otherwise, shares may be issued pro
rata without consideration to the corporation's shareholders or to the shareholders of
one or more classes or series. An issuance of shares under this subsection is a share
dividend.


B. Shares of one class or series may not be issued as a share dividend in respect
of shares of another class or series unless one of the following occurs:


1. The articles of incorporation so authorize.


2. A majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the class or series to be issued
approves the issue.


3. There are no outstanding shares of the class or series to be issued.


C. If the board of directors does not fix the record date for determining
shareholders entitled to a share dividend, it is the date the board of directors
authorizes the share dividend.