Article 9.

Conversion and Merger.

Part 1. Definitions.

§ 57D-9-01.  Definitions.

Unless otherwise specifically provided, the following definitions apply in this Article:

(1)        Articles of organization and conversion. - The document filed by the Secretary of State under G.S. 57D-9-22 for the purpose of converting an eligible entity into an LLC.

(2)        Converting entity. - An eligible entity that converts into another eligible entity pursuant to Part 2 or Part 3 of this Article 9.

(3)        Converting LLC. - A converting entity that is an LLC.

(4)        Eligible entity. - A corporation, including a professional corporation as defined in G.S. 55B-2 and a foreign professional corporation defined in G.S. 55B-16, a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation, a limited liability company, a domestic or foreign limited partnership, a registered limited liability partnership or foreign limited liability partnership as defined in G.S. 59-32, or any other partnership as defined in G.S. 59-36, whether or not formed under the laws of this State.

(5)        Merging entity. - An eligible entity that is a party to a merger.

(6)        Merging LLC. - A merging entity that is an LLC.

(7)        Surviving entity. - The eligible entity into which a converting entity converts or into which an eligible entity is merged.  (2013-157, s. 2.)