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Directive (EU) 2017/1132 Article 73

Directive (EU) 2017/1132 Article 73

Decision by the general meeting on reduction in the subscribed capital

Article 73

Any reduction in the subscribed capital, except under a court order, shall be subject at least to a decision of the general meeting acting in accordance with the rules for a quorum and a majority laid down in Article 83 without prejudice to Articles 79 and 80. Such decision shall be published in the manner laid down by the laws of each Member State in accordance with Article 16. The notice convening the meeting shall specify at least the purpose of the reduction and the way in which it is to be carried out.

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CitationArticle 73 of Directive (EU) 2017/1132 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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