Definitions.

As used in this part: 1. “After a merger” or “after the merger” means when a merger under section 489.14604 becomes effective and afterwards. 2. “Before a merger” or “before the merger” means before a merger under section 489.14604 becomes effective. 3. “Continuing protected series” means a protected series of a surviving company which continues in uninterrupted existence after a merger under section 489.14604 . 4. “Merging company” means a limited liability company that is party to a merger under section 489.14604 . 5. “Nonsurviving company” means a merging company that does not continue in existence after a merger under section 489.14604 . 6. “Relocated protected series” means a protected series of a nonsurviving company which, after a merger under section 489.14604 , continues in uninterrupted existence as a protected series of the surviving company. 7. “Surviving company” means a merging company that continues in existence after a merger under section 489.14604 . 2019 Acts, ch 26, §27, 41