Indiana business merger: Articles of Merger explained.
A statutory merger in Indiana combines two or more entities into one surviving entity. The non-surviving entities cease to exist. This guide explains the structure, the Plan of Merger, the state filing, and the things founders most often miss after the merger closes.
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Two entities combine into one. The surviving entity absorbs assets, liabilities, and obligations.
LLC + Corporation, LLC + LP, etc. Indiana allows cross-entity mergers under statute.
Common acquisition structure. Acquirer forms a subsidiary that merges with the target.
Surviving entity domiciled outside Indiana. Requires coordinated filings in both jurisdictions.
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