Certificate of Abandonment of Merger/Consolidation/Share Exchange (Michigan)
This form abandons merger/consolidation/share exchange and is for use by profitable or nonprofitable Domestic Corporations in Michigan. The form provided here is simply a sample of what the actual Form 552 looks like.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER & INDUSTRY SERVICES
BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES
This document is effective on the date filed, unless a subsequent effective date within 90 days after received date is stated in the document.
Name: __________________________
Address: __________________________
City: ___________________________
State: __________________________
Zip Code: ______________________
Document will be returned to the name and address you enter above.
If left blank document will be mailed to the registered office.
CERTIFICATE OF ABANDONMENT OF MERGER/CONSOLIDATION/SHARE EXCHANGE
For use by Domestic Corporations
Pursuant to the provisions of Act 284, Public Acts of 1972 (profit corporations), or Act 162, Public Acts of 1982 (nonprofit corporations), the undersigned corporation executes the following Certificate:
1. The name of the corporation is: _____________________
2. The identification number assigned by the Bureau is: ______________________
3. The Certificate of Merger or Consolidation or Share Exchange which is to be abandoned, was filed on the _________________ day of ______________, ____________.
4. The effective date specified in the Certificate of Merger or Consolidation or Share Exchange was: ______________________, ______________________.
5. The foregoing merger or consolidation or share exchange is hereby abandoned pursuant to the provisions for abandonment set forth in the plan of merger or consolidation or share exchange.
Profit Corporations
Signed this _________________ day of ______________, ____________.
By _______________________________ (Signature of an authorized officer or agent)
__________________________________ (Type or Print Name)
Nonprofit Corporations
Signed this _________________ day of ______________, ____________.
By _______________________________ (Signature of President, Vice-President, Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson)
__________________________________ (Type or Print Name)
__________________________________ (Type or Print Title)
Preparer's name: ______________________________
Business Telephone Number ______________________________
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM
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1. The Certificate of Abandonment of Merger, Consolidation or Share Exchange cannot be filed until this form, or a comparable document, is submitted.
2. Submit one original of this document. Upon filing, the document will be added to the records of the Bureau of Commercial Services. The original will be returned to your registered office address, unless you enter a different address in the box on the front of this document.
Since this document will be maintained on electronic format, it is important that the filing be legible. Documents with poor black and white contrast, or otherwise illegible, will be rejected.
3. This Certificate is to be used pursuant to section 741 of Act 284, P.A. of 1972 or Act 162, P.A. of 1982, to abandon a merger, consolidation, or share exchange before the effective date of the merger, consolidation or share exchange in accordance with provisions set forth in the Plan of Merger, Consolidation or Share Exchange.
4. Item 2 - Enter the identification number assigned by the Bureau. If this number is unknown, leave it blank.
5. If a Certificate of Merger, Consolidation or Share Exchange specifying a later effective date has been filed, this Certificate of Abandonment may be filed within 10 days after the abandonment, but not later than the specified effective date.
6. This Certificate must be signed by:
PROFIT CORPORATIONS: an authorized officer or agent.
NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS: the president, vice-president, chairperson or vice-chairperson of a nonprofit corporation.
7. NONREFUNDABLE FEE: This form must be filed on behalf of each corporation for which a certificate of merger, consolidation or share exchange was previously filed. (Make remittance payable to the State of Michigan. Include corporation name and identification number on check or money order) ........................................ $10.00
To submit by mail:
Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services
Bureau of Commercial Services
Corporation Division
7150 Harris Drive
P.O. Box 30054
Lansing, MI 48909
To submit in person:
6546 Mercantile Way
Lansing, MI
Telephone: (517) 241-6400
Fees may be paid by VISA or Mastercard when delivered in person to our office.
MICH-ELF (Michigan Electronic Filing System):
First time users: Call (517) 241-6420 or visit our website at https://www.cis.state.mi.us/bcs/corp/
Customer with MICH-ELF Filer Account: Send document to (517) 241-9845.