Ohio Code § 1701.84

Ohio Code § 1701.84. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1701.84.

(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, the following are entitled to

relief as dissenting shareholders under section 1701.85 of the Revised Code : (1) Shareholders of a domestic corporation that is being merged or consolidated into

a surviving or new entity, domestic or foreign, pursuant to section 1701.78 , 1701.781 , 1701.79 , 1701.791 , or 1701.801 of the Revised Code ; (2) In the case of a merger into a domestic corporation, shareholders of the surviving

corporation who under section 1701.78 or 1701.781 of the Revised Code are entitled to vote on the adoption of an agreement of merger, but only as to the

shares so entitling them to vote; (3) Shareholders, other than the parent corporation, of a domestic subsidiary corporation

that is being merged into the domestic or foreign parent corporation pursuant to section 1701.80 of the Revised Code ; (4) In the case of a combination or a majority share acquisition, shareholders of the

acquiring corporation who under section 1701.83 of the Revised Code are entitled to vote on such transaction, but only as to the shares so entitling

them to vote; (5) Shareholders of a domestic subsidiary corporation into which one or more domestic

or foreign corporations are being merged pursuant to section 1701.801 of the Revised Code ; (6) Shareholders of a domestic corporation that is being converted pursuant to section 1701.792 of the Revised Code . (B) All of the following shareholders shall not be entitled to relief as dissenting shareholders

under section 1701.85 of the Revised Code : (1) Shareholders described in division (A)(1) or (6) of this section, if both of the

following apply: (a) The shares of the corporation for which the dissenting shareholder would otherwise

be entitled to relief under division (A)(1) or (6) of this section are listed on a

national securities exchange as of the day immediately preceding the date on which

the vote on the proposal is taken at the meeting of the shareholders. (b) The consideration to be received by the shareholders consists of shares or shares

and cash in lieu of fractional shares that, immediately following the effective time

of a merger, consolidation, or conversion, as applicable, are listed on a national

securities exchange and for which no proceedings are pending to delist the shares

from the national securities exchange as of the effective time of the merger, consolidation,

or conversion. (2) Shareholders described in division (A)(2) of this section, if the shares so entitling

them to vote are listed on a national securities exchange both as of the day immediately

preceding the date on which the vote on the proposal is taken at the meeting of the

shareholders and immediately following the effective time of the merger and there

are no proceedings pending to delist the shares from the national securities exchange

as of the effective time of the merger; (3) The shareholders described in division (A)(4) of this section, if the shares so entitling

them to vote are listed on a national securities exchange both as of the day immediately

preceding the date on which the vote on the proposal is taken at the meeting of the

shareholders and immediately following the effective time of the combination or majority

share acquisition, and there are no proceedings pending to delist the shares from

the national securities exchange as of the effective time of the combination or majority

share acquisition.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

At a glance

  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1701.84
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

Verify the text

Statute text is transcribed from the official Ohio Revised Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Ohio attorney.

Common questions

What is the source of Ohio Revised Code § 1701.84?

The text above is transcribed from the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutes of Ohio. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.

What subject does Ohio Revised Code § 1701.84 address?

It addresses the rule set out in the section text. Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.

Is Ohio Revised Code § 1701.84 still in force?

Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Ohio source before relying on this text.

Can this page be used as legal advice?

No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Ohio law to your facts requires a licensed Ohio attorney who can review the specifics.