Exhibit 3.163
STATE OF FLORIDA
Department of State
I certify the attached is a true and correct copy of the Articles of Incorporation, as amended to date, of VEOLIA ES SOLID WASTE, SOUTHEAST, INC., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida, as shown by the records of this office.
The document number of this corporation is P98000070285
Given under my hand the Great Seal of the State of Florida at Tallahassee, the Capital, this the Second day of November, 2012
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
The undersigned incorporator, for the purpose of forming a corporation under the Florida Business Corporation Act, hereby adopts the following Articles of Incorporation.
ARTICLE I NAME
The name of the corporation shall be: Superior Waste Services of Florida, Inc.
ARTICLE II PRINCIPAL OFFICE
The principal place of business and mailing address of this corporation shall be: 1200 South Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL 33324
ARTICLE III SHARES
The number of shares of stock that this corporation is authorized to have outstanding at any one time is: 9,000
ARTICLE IV INITIAL REGISTERED AGENT AND STREET ADDRESS
The name and Florida street address of the initial registered agent are:
C T CORPORATION SYSTEM
1200 South Pine Island Road
Plantation, Florida 33324
ARTICLE V INCORPORATOR
The name and address of the incorporator to these Articles of Incorporation are:
Hope Byer
660 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(An additional article must be added if an effective date is requested.)
Having been named as registered agent and to accept service of process for the above stated corporation at the place designated in this certificate, I hereby accept the appointment as registered agent and agree to act in this capacity. I further agree to comply with the provisions of all statutes relating to the proper and complete performance of my duties, and I am familiar with and accept the obligations of my position as registered agent
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ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
SOUTH LAKE REFUSE SERVICE INC
INTO
SUPERIOR WASTE SERVICES OF FLORIDA, INC.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Florida Business Corporation Act, section 607.1104, F.S., the undersigned corporations adopt the following articles of merger:
1. The plan of merger is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
2. The plan has been approved by the parent corporation in this parent-subsidiary merger. Approved by the sole shareholder on 11-21-00.
3. The number of outstanding shares of each class and series of each subsidiary and the number of shares of each class and series of the subsidiary owned by the parent corporation is set forth below:
Subsidiary | Number of Outstanding Shares | Number of Shares Owned by Parent | ||||||
South Lake Refuse Service, Inc. | 5,000 Common | 5,000 Common | ||||||
Superior Waste Services of Florida, Inc. | 1,000 Common | 1,000 Common |
4. A copy of the plan of merger was provided to the shareholders of each subsidiary as of the date hereof.
Dated as of the day of , 2000.
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PLAN OF MERGER
THIS PLAN OF MERGER is made as of the day of November, 2000, by and among Superior Services, Inc., a Wisconsin Corporation (“Superior”), Superior Waste Services of Florida, Inc., a Florida corporation (“SWS” or the “Surviving Corporation”) and South Lake Refuse Service, Inc., a Florida corporation (“SLRS”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, SWS and SLRS are wholly owned subsidiaries of Superior; and
WHEREAS, Superior, SWS and SLRS deem it advisable and to the advantage of each corporation that SLRS be merged into SWS pursuant to the Florida Business Corporation Act, for the purpose of obtaining greater efficiency and economy in the management of the business of each corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals and of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Merger. SLRS shall merge with and into SWS and the Surviving Corporation shall continue to exist under the laws of the State of Florida.
2. Articles of Incorporation. The Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of SWS at the Effective Time (as defined herein) shall be the Articles of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation.
3. Effective Time. The term “Effective Time” shall mean the date and time on which the Articles of Merger are filed with the Florida Secretary of State.
4. Bylaws. The Bylaws of SWS shall be the Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation, until amended as provided therein.
5. Officers and Directors. The officers of the Surviving Corporation at the Effective Time shall be G.W. “Bill” Dietrich, President; Paul R. Jenks, Vice President; George K. Farr, Treasurer; Karen K. Duke, Secretary and Scott S. Cramer, Assistant Secretary. The directors of the Surviving Corporation at the Effective Time shall be G.W. “Bill” Dietrich and George K. Farr. The aforementioned officers and directors shall serve until the next annual meeting of the shareholders and directors and until their respective successors have been duly elected or appointed and qualified.
6. Conversion of Shares. At the Effective Time of the Merger, each of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of SLRS shall be cancelled without consideration.
7. Effect of Merger. At the Effective Time, SLRS shall be merged into SWS, which shall be the Surviving Corporation and which shall continue its corporate existence under the laws of the State of Florida. The separate existence and the corporate organization of SLRS shall cease at the Effective Time, and the Surviving Corporation shall possess all rights, privileges, immunities and franchises, of a public and of a private nature, of each of SLRS and SWS; and all the
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property, real, personal and mixed, and all debts due in whatever account, and all other causes of action, and all and every other interest of or belonging to each of SWS and SLRS shall be deemed to be transferred to and vested in the Surviving Corporation without further act or deed. The Surviving Corporation shall thenceforth be responsible and liable for all the liabilities and obligations of each of SWS and SLRS.
8. Abandonment of Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Plan of Merger may be terminated and abandoned by the Board of Directors of SWS and SLRS at any time prior to the Effective Time of the Articles of Merger, subject to the contractual rights of the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Plan of Merger is entered into effective the day and year first above written.
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ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
SPECTRUM GROUP, INC.
INTO
SUPERIOR WASTE SERVICES OF FLORIDA, INC.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Florida Business Corporation Act, section 607.1104, F.S., the undersigned corporations adopt the following articles of merger:
1. The plan of merger is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
2. The plan has been approved by the parent corporation in this parent-subsidiary merger. Approved by the sole shareholder on 11-21-00.
3. The number of outstanding shares of each class and series of each subsidiary and the number of shares of each class and series of the subsidiary owned by the parent corporation is set forth below:
Subsidiary | Number of Outstanding Shares | Number of Shares Owned by Parent | ||||||
Spectrum Group, Inc. | 100 Common | 100 Common | ||||||
Superior Waste Services of Florida, Inc. | 1,000 Common | 1,000 Common |
4. A copy of the plan of merger was provided to the shareholders of each subsidiary as of the date hereof.
Dated as of the day of , 2000.
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PLAN OF MERGER
THIS PLAN OF MERGER is made as of the day of November, 2000, by and among Superior Services, Inc., a Wisconsin Corporation (“Superior”), Superior Waste Services of Florida, Inc., a Florida corporation (“SWS” or the “Surviving Corporation”) and Spectrum Group, Inc., a Florida corporation (“Spectrum Group”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, SWS and Spectrum Group are wholly owned subsidiaries of Superior; and
WHEREAS, Superior, SWS and Spectrum Group deem it advisable and to the advantage of each corporation that Spectrum Group be merged into SWS pursuant to the Florida Business Corporation Act, for the purpose of obtaining greater efficiency and economy in the management of the business of each corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals and of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Merger. Spectrum Group shall merge with and into SWS and the Surviving Corporation shall continue to exist under the laws of the State of Florida.
2. Articles of Incorporation. The Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of SWS at the Effective Time (as defined herein) shall be the Articles of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation.
3. Effective Time. The term “Effective Time” shall mean the date and time on which the Articles of Merger are filed with the Florida Secretary of State.
4. Bylaws. The Bylaws of SWS shall be the Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation, until amended as provided therein.
5. Officers and Directors. The officers of the Surviving Corporation at the Effective Time shall be G.W. “Bill” Dietrich, President; Paul R. Jenks, Vice President; George K. Farr, Treasurer; Karen K. Duke, Secretary and Scott S. Cramer, Assistant Secretary. The directors of the Surviving Corporation at the Effective Time shall be G.W. “Bill” Dietrich and George K. Farr. The aforementioned officers and directors shall serve until the next annual meeting of the shareholders and directors and until their respective successors have been duly elected or appointed and qualified.
6. Conversion of Shares. At the Effective Time of the Merger, each of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Spectrum Group shall be cancelled without consideration.
7. Effect of Merger. At the Effective Time, Spectrum Group shall be merged into SWS, which shall be the Surviving Corporation and which shall continue its corporate existence under the laws of the State of Florida. The separate existence and the corporate organization of Spectrum Group shall cease at the Effective Time, and the Surviving Corporation shall possess
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all rights, privileges, immunities and franchises, of a public and of a private nature, of each of Spectrum Group and SWS; and all the property, real, personal and mixed, and all debts due in whatever account, and all other causes of action, and all and every other interest of or belonging to each of SWS and Spectrum Group shall be deemed to be transferred to and vested in the Surviving Corporation without further act or deed. The Surviving Corporation shall thenceforth be responsible and liable for all the liabilities and obligations of each of SWS and Spectrum Group.
8. Abandonment of Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Plan of Merger may be terminated and abandoned by the Board of Directors of SWS and Spectrum Group at any time prior to the Effective Time of the Articles of Merger, subject to the contractual rights of the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Plan of Merger is entered into effective the day and year first above written.
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ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
COMMERCIAL REFUSE, INC.
INTO
SUPERIOR WASTE SERVICES OF FLORIDA, INC.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Florida Business Corporation Act, section 607.1104, F.S., the undersigned corporations adopt the following articles of merger:
1. The plan of merger is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
2. The plan has been approved by the parent corporation in this parent-subsidiary merger.
3. The number of outstanding shares of each class and series of each subsidiary and the number of shares of each class and series of the subsidiary owned by the parent corporation is set forth below:
Subsidiary | Number of Outstanding Shares | Number of Shares Owned by Parent | ||||||
Commercial Refuse, Inc. | 1,000 Common | 1,000 Common | ||||||
Superior Waste Services of Florida, Inc. | 1,000 Common | 1,000 Common |
4. A copy of the plan of merger was provided to the shareholders of each subsidiary as of the date hereof.
Dated as of the day of , 2000.
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PLAN OF MERGER
THIS PLAN OF MERGER is made as of the 21st day of November, 2000, by and among Superior Services, Inc., a Wisconsin Corporation (“Superior”), Superior Waste Services of Florida, Inc., a Florida corporation (“SWS” or the “Surviving Corporation”) and Commercial Refuse, Inc., a Florida corporation (“Commercial Refuse”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, SWS and Commercial Refuse are wholly owned subsidiaries of Superior, and
WHEREAS, Superior, SWS and Commercial Refuse deem it advisable and to the advantage of each corporation that Commercial Refuse be merged into SWS pursuant to the Florida Business Corporation Act, for the purpose of obtaining greater efficiency and economy in the management of the business of each corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals and of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Merger. Commercial Refuse shall merge with and into SWS and the Surviving Corporation shall continue to exist under the laws of the State of Florida.
2. Articles of Incorporation. The Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of SWS at the Effective Time (as defined herein) shall be the Articles of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation.
3. Effective Time. The term “Effective Time” shall mean the date and time on which the Articles of Merger are filed with the Florida Secretary of State.
4. Bylaws. The Bylaws of SWS shall be the Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation, until amended as provided therein.
5. Officers and Directors. The officers of the Surviving Corporation at the Effective Time shall be G.W. “Bill” Dietrich, President; Paul R. Jenks, Vice President; George K. Farr, Treasurer, Karen K. Duke, Secretary and Scott S. Cramer, Assistant Secretary. The directors of the Surviving Corporation at the Effective Time shall be G.W. “Bill” Dietrich and George K. Farr. The aforementioned officers and directors shall serve until the next annual meeting of the shareholders and directors and until their respective successors have been duly elected or appointed and qualified.
6. Conversion of Shares. At the Effective Time of the Merger, each of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Commercial Refuse shall be cancelled without consideration.
7. Effect of Merger. At the Effective Time, Commercial Refuse shall be merged into SWS, which shall be the Surviving Corporation and which shall continue its corporate existence under the laws of the State of Florida. The separate existence and the corporate organization of Commercial Refuse shall cease at the Effective Time, and the Surviving Corporation shall
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possess all rights, privileges, immunities and franchises, of a public and of a private nature, of each of Commercial Refuse and SWS; and all the property, real, personal and mixed, and all debts due in whatever account, and all other causes of action, and all and every other interest of or belonging to each of SWS and Commercial Refuse shall be deemed to be transferred to and vested in the Surviving Corporation without further act or deed. The Surviving Corporation shall thenceforth be responsible and liable for all the liabilities and obligations of each of SWS and Commercial Refuse.
8. Abandonment of Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Plan of Merger may be terminated and abandoned by the Board of Directors of SWS and Commercial Refuse at any time prior to the Effective Time of the Articles of Merger, subject to the contractual rights of the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Plan of Merger is entered into effective the day and year first above written.
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ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
TO
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
SUPERIOR WASTE SERVICES OF FLORIDA, INC.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 607.1006, Florida Statutes, this Florida profit corporation adopts the following Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation:
FIRST:
ARTICLE 1:
The name of the corporation shall be:
Onyx Waste Services of Florida, Inc.
SECOND:
The date of adoption shall be April. 6, 2001
THIRD:
The amendment was adopted by the board of directors without shareholder action and shareholder action was not required.
Signed this 6th day of April, 2001.
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ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
TO
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
Onyx Waste Services of Florida, Inc.
(present name)
Pursuant to the provisions of section 607.1006, Florida Statutes, this Florida profit corporation adopts the following articles of amendment to its articles of incorporation:
FIRST: Amendment(s) adopted: (indicate article number(s) being amended, added or deleted)
Article I
The name of the corporation shall be Onyx Waste Services Southeast, Inc.
SECOND: If an amendment provides for an exchange, reclassification or cancellation of issued shares, provisions for implementing the amendment if not contained in the amendment itself, are as follows:
THIRD: The date of each amendment’s adoption: November 15, 2002
The effective date of the amendment is: December 31, 2002.
FOURTH: Adoption of Amendment(s) (CHECK ONE)
The amendment(s) was/were approved by the shareholders. The number of votes cast for the amendment(s) was/were sufficient for approval.
The amendment(s) was/were approved by the shareholders through voting groups. The following statement must be separately provided for each voting group entitled to vote separately on the amendment(s):
The number of votes cast for the amendment(s) was/were sufficient for approval by (voting group)
The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the board of directors without shareholder action and shareholder action was not required.
The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the incorporators without shareholder action and shareholder action was not required.
Signed this 15th day of November, 2002
Signature |
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(By the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, President or other officer if adopted by the shareholders)
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OR
(By a director if adopted by the directors)
OR
(By an incorporator if adopted by the incorporators)
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ARTICLES OF MERGER
(Profit Corporations)
The following articles of merger are submitted in accordance with the Florida Business Corporation Act, pursuant to section 607.1105, F.S.
First: The name and jurisdiction of the surviving corporation:
Name | Jurisdiction | Document Number (of known/applicable | ||
Onyx Waste Services Southeast, Inc. | Florida | P98000070285 |
Second: The name and jurisdiction of each merging corporation:
Name | Jurisdiction | Document Number (of known/applicable | ||
Superior Waste Services of Alabama, Inc. | Alabama |
Third: The Plan of Merger is attached.
Fourth: The merger shall become effective on the date the Articles of Merger are filed with the Florida Department of State.
OR 12/31/02 (Enter a specific date. NOTE: An effective date cannot be prior to the date of filing or more than 90 days in the future.)
Fifth: Adoption of Merger by surviving corporation - (COMPLETE ONLY ONE STATEMENT)
The Plan of Merger was adopted by the shareholders of the surviving corporation on October 15, 2002
The Plan of Merger was adopted by the board of directors of the surviving corporation on and shareholder approval was not required.
Sixth: Adoption of Merger by merging corporation(s) (COMPLETE ONLY ONE STATEMENT)
The Plan of Merger was adopted by the shareholders of the merging corporation(s) on October 15, 2002
The Plan of Merger was adopted by the board of directors of the merging corporation(s) on and shareholder approval was not required.
(Attach additional sheets if necessary)
Seventh: SIGNATURES FOR EACH CORPORATION
Name of Corporation | Signature | Typed or Printed Name of Individual & Title | ||
Onyx Waste Services | ||||
Southeast, Inc. | Paul R. Jenks, President | |||
Superior Waste Services of | ||||
Alabama, Inc. | Paul R. Jenks, President |
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PLAN OF MERGER
THIS PLAN OF MERGER is made as of the 19th day of October 2002, by and among ONXY WASTE SERVICES, INC., a Wisconsin corporation (“Onyx”), ONYX WASTE SERVICES SOUTHEAST, INC. (f/k/a ONYX WASTE SERVICES OF FLORIDA, INC.), a Florida corporation (“Onyx Southeast” or the “Surviving Corporation”) and SUPERIOR WASTE SERVICES OF ALABAMA, INC., an Alabama corporation (the “Merging Corporation”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Onyx Southeast and the Merging Corporation are wholly owned subsidiaries of Onyx; and
WHEREAS, Onyx, Onyx Southeast and the Merging Corporation deem it advisable and to the advantage of each corporation that the Merging Corporations be merged into Onyx Southeast for the purposes of obtaining greater efficiency and economy in the management of the business of each corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals and of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Merger. The Merging Corporation shall merge with and into Onyx Southeast and the Surviving Corporation shall continue to exist under the laws of the State of Wisconsin and shall register to do business in the State of Alabama.
2. Articles of Incorporation. The Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of Onyx Southeast at the Effective Time (as defined herein) shall be the Articles of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation.
3. Effective Time. The term “Effective Time” shall mean December 31, 2002.
4. Bylaws. The Bylaws of Onyx Southeast shall be the Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation, until amended as provided therein.
5. Officers and Directors. The officers of the Surviving Corporation at the Effective Time shall be Paul R. Jenks, President; Jeffrey P. Adix, Vice President; Richard L. Burke, Vice President; James C. Maher, Vice President; George K. Farr, Treasurer; Raphael B. Bruckert, Assistant Treasurer; Henry P. Karius, Assistant Treasurer; Jane A. Fowler, Secretary; and Scott S. Cramer, Assistant Secretary, and the directors of the Surviving Corporation at the Effective Time shall be G.W. “Bill” Dietrich, Paul R. Jenks and George K. Farr to serve until the next annual meeting of the shareholders and directors and until their respective successors have been duly elected or appointed and qualified.
6. Conversion of Shares. At the Effective Time of the Merger, each of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Merging Corporation shall be cancelled without consideration.
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7. Effect of Merger. At the Effective Time, the Merging Corporation shall be merged into Onyx Southeast, which shall be the Surviving Corporation and which shall continue its corporate existence under the laws of the State of Wisconsin. The separate existence and the corporate organization of the Merging Corporation shall cease at the Effective Time, and the Surviving Corporation shall possess all rights, privileges, immunities and franchises, of a public and of a private nature, of each Onyx Southeast and the Merging Corporation; and all the property, real, personal and mixed, and all debts due in whatever account, and all other causes of action, and all and every other interest of or belonging to each of Onyx Southeast or the Merging Corporation shall be deemed to be transferred to and vested in the Surviving Corporation without further act or deed. The Surviving Corporation shall thenceforth be responsible and liable for all the liabilities and obligations of each of Onyx Southeast and the Merging Corporation.
8. Abandonment of Plan. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this Plan of Merger may be terminated and abandoned by the Board of Directors of Onyx Southeast and the Merging Corporation at any time prior to the Effective Time of the Articles of Merger, subject to the contractual rights of the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Plan of Merger is entered into effective the day and year first above written.
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ARTICLES OF MERGER
The following articles of merger are being submitted in accordance with section(s) 607.1109, 608.4382, and/or 620.203, Florida Statutes.
FIRST: The exact name, street address of its principal office, jurisdiction, and entity type for each merging party are as follows:
Name and Street Address | Jurisdiction | Entity Type | ||
Onyx Florida, LLC | Delaware | LLC | ||
125 South 84th Street, Suite 200 Milwaukee, WI 53214 Florida Document/Registration | ||||
Number M58000000824 | FEI Number 650851639 |
SECOND: The exact name, street address of its principal office, jurisdiction, and entity type of the surviving party are as follows:
Name and Street Address | Jurisdiction | Entity Type | ||
Onyx Waste Services Southeast, Inc. | Florida | Corporation | ||
125 South 84th Street, Suite 200 Milwaukee, WI 53214 Florida Document/Registration | ||||
Number P98000070283 | FEI Number 650858287 |
THIRD: The attached Plan Merger meets the requirements of section(s) 607.1108, 608.438, 617.1103, and/or 620.201, Florida Statutes, and was approved by each domestic corporation, limited liability company, partnership and/or limited partnership that is a party to the merger in accordance with Chapter(s) 607, 617, 608, and/or 620, Florida Statutes.
FOURTH: If applicable, the attached Plan of Merger was approved by the other business entity(ies) that is/are party(ies) to the merger in accordance with the respective laws of all applicable jurisdictions.
FIFTH: If not incorporated, organized, or otherwise formed under the laws of the state of Florida, the surviving entity hereby appoints the Florida Secretary of State as its agent for substitute service of process pursuant to Chapter 48, Florida Statutes, in any proceeding to enforce any obligation or rights of any dissenting shareholders, partners, and/or members of each domestic corporation, partnership, limited partnership and/or limited liability company that is a party to the merger.
SIXTH: If not incorporated, organized, or otherwise formed under the laws of the state of Florida, the surviving entity agrees to pay the dissenting shareholders, partners, and/or members of each domestic corporation, partnership, limited partnership and/or limited liability company that is a party to the merger the amount, if any, to which they are entitled under section(s) 607.1302, 620.205, and/or 608.4384, Florida Statutes.
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SEVENTH: If applicable, the surviving entity has obtained the written consent of each shareholder, member or person that as a result of the merger is now a general partner of the surviving entity pursuant to section(s) 607.1102(5), 608.4381(2), and/or 620.202(2), Florida Statutes.
EIGHTH: The merger is permitted under respective laws of all applicable jurisdictions and is not prohibited by the agreement of any partnership or limited partnership or the regulations or articles of organization of any limited liability company that is a party to the merger.
NINTH: The merger shall become effective as of:
The date the Articles of Merger are filed with Florida Department of State
OR
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(Enter specific date. NOTE: Date cannot be prior to the date of filing.)
TENTH: The Articles of Merger comply and were executed in accordance with the laws of each party’s applicable jurisdiction.
ELEVENTH:
(Note: Please see instructions for required signatures)
Name of Entity | Signature | Typed or Printed Name of Individual | ||
Onyx Florida, LLC | Paul R. Jenks, President | |||
Onyx Waste Services | ||||
Southeast, Inc. | Paul R. Jenks, President |
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PLAN OF MERGER
ONYX FLORIDA, LLC
a Delaware limited liability company
INTO
ONYX WASTE SERVICES SOUTHEAST, INC.
a Florida corporation
THIS PLAN OF MERGER is made as of the 1st day of December, 2003, by and among Onyx Waste Services, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“Onyx’’), Onyx Waste Services Southeast, Inc., a Florida corporation (“Onyx Southeast” or the “Surviving Corporation”) and Onyx Florida, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Onyx Florida” or the “Merging Company”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Onyx Southeast and the Merging Company are wholly owned subsidiaries of Onyx; and
WHEREAS, Onyx, Onyx Southeast and the Merging Company deem it advisable and to the advantage of each corporation that the Merging Company be merged with and into Onyx Southeast for the purposes of obtaining greater efficiency and economy in the management of the business of each corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals and of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein. the parties agree as follows:
1. Merger. The Merging Company shall merge with and into Onyx Southeast and the Surviving Corporation shall continue to exist under the laws of the State of Florida.
2. Articles of Incorporation. The Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of Onyx Southeast at the Effective Time (as defined herein) shall be the Articles of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation.
3. Effective Time. The term. “Effective Time” shall mean when the Articles of Merger are filed with the Secretary of State.
4. Bylaws. The Bylaws of Onyx Southeast shall be the Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation, until amended as provided therein.
5. Officers and Directors. The officers and directors of Onyx Southeast at the Effective Time shall be the officers and Directors of the Surviving Corporation.
6. Conversion of Shares. At the Effective Time of the Merger, all membership interests in the Merging Company shall be cancelled without consideration.
7. Effect of Merger. At the Effective Time, the Merging Company shall be merged into Onyx Southeast, which shall be the Surviving Corporation end which shall continue its corporate existence under the laws of the State of Florida. The separate existence and. the corporate organization of the Merging Company shall cease at the Effective Time, and the Surviving
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Corporation shall possess all rights, privileges, immunities and franchises, of a public and of a private nature, of each Onyx Southeast and the Merging Company, and all the property, real, personal and mixed, and all debts due in whatever account, and all other causes of action, and all and every other interest of or belonging to each of Onyx Southeast or the Merging Company shall be deemed to be transferred to and vested in the Surviving Corporation without further act or deed. The Surviving Corporation shall thenceforth be responsible and liable for all the liabilities and obligations of each of Onyx Southeast and the Merging Company.
8. Abandonment of Plan. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this Plan of Merger may be terminated and abandoned by the Board of Directors of Onyx Southeast and the Sole Member of the Merging Company at anytime prior to the Effective Time of the Articles of Merger, subject to the contractual rights of the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Plan of Merger is entered into effective the day and year first above written.
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Articles of Amendment
to
Articles of Incorporation
of
Onyx Waste Services Southeast, Inc.
(Name of corporation as currently filed with the Florida Dept. of State)
P98000070285
(Document number of corporation (if known)
Pursuant to the provisions of section 607.1006, Florida Statutes, this Florida Profit Corporation adopts the following amendment(s) to its Articles of Incorporation:
NEW CORPORATE NAME (if changing):
Veolia ES Solid Waste Southeast, Inc.
(Must contain the word “corporation,” “company,” or “incorporated” or the abbreviation “Corp.,” “Inc.,” or “Co.”)
(A professional corporation must contain the word “chartered”, “professional association,” or the abbreviation “P.A.”)
AMENDMENTS ADOPTED - (OTHER THAN NAME CHANGE) Indicate Article Number(s) and/or Article Title(s) being amended, added or deleted: (BE SPECIFIC)
Article I
The name of the corporation shall be:
Veolia ES Solid Waste Southeast, Inc.
(Attach additional pages if necessary)
If an amendment provides for exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of issued shares, provisions for implementing the amendment if not contained in the amendment itself: (if not applicable, indicate N/A)
N/A
The date of each amendment(s) adoption: December 31, 2005
Effective date if applicable: July 1, 2006 (no more than 90 days after amendment file date)
Adoption of Amendment(s) (CHECK ONE)
The amendment(s) was/were approved by the shareholders. The number of votes cast for the amendment(s) by the shareholders was/were sufficient for approval.
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The amendment(s) was/were approved by the shareholders through voting groups. The following statement must be separately provided for each voting group entitled to vote separately on the amendment(s):
The number of votes cast for the amendment(s) was/were sufficient for approval by (voting group)
The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the board of directors without shareholder action and shareholder action was not required.
The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the incorporators without shareholder action and shareholder action was not required.
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ARTICLES OF MERGER
(Profit Corporations)
The following articles of merger are submitted in accordance with the Florida Business Corporation Act, pursuant to section 607.1105, Florida Statutes
First: The name and jurisdiction of the surviving corporation:
Name | Jurisdiction | Document Number (if known/applicable | ||
Veolia ES Solid Waste Southeast Inc. | Florida | P98000070285 |
Second: The name and jurisdiction of each merging corporation:
Name | Jurisdiction | Document Number (if known/applicable | ||
Sandman, Inc. | Georgia |
Third: The Plan of Merger is attached - Exhibit A
Fourth: The merger shall become effective on the date the Articles of Merger are filed with the Florida Department of State.
OR 1/31/08 at 11:59 pm EST (Enter a specific date. NOTE: An effective date cannot be prior to the date of filing or more than 90 days after merger file date.)
Fifth: Adoption of Merger by surviving corporation - (COMPLETE ONLY ONE STATEMENT)
The Plan of Merger was adopted by the shareholders of the surviving corporation on 1-25-08
The Plan of Merger was adopted by the board of directors of the surviving corporation on and shareholder approval was not required.
Sixth: Adoption of Merger by merging corporation(s) (COMPLETE ONLY ONE STATEMENT)
The Plan of Merger was adopted by the shareholders of the merging corporation(s) on 1-25-08
The Plan of Merger was adopted by the board of directors of the merging corporations) on and shareholder approval was not required.
(Attach additional sheets if necessary)
Seventh: SIGNATURES FOR EACH CORPORATION
Name of Corporation | Signature of an Officer or Director | Typed or Printed Name of Individual & Title | ||
Veolia ES Solid Waste | ||||
Southeast, Inc. | Richard L. Burks, President | |||
Sandman, Inc. | Richard L. Burks, President |
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Exhibit A
PLAN OF MERGER
SANDMAN, INC.,
a Georgia corporation
INTO
VEOLIA ES SOLID WASTE SOUTHEAST, INC.,
a Florida corporation
THIS PLAN OF MERGER is made as of the 25th day of January, 2008, by and among SANDMAN, INC., a Georgia corporation (“Sandman”) and VEOLIA ES SOLID WASTE SOUTHEAST, INC., a Florida corporation (“Veolia” or “Surviving Corporation”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Sandman and Veolia are both engaged in the business of solid waste collection and hauling; and
WHEREAS, Sandman is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Veolia; and
WHEREAS, Sandman and Veolia deem it advisable and to the advantage of each corporation that Sandman be merged into Veolia for the purposes of obtaining greater efficiency and economy in the management of the business of each corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals and of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Merger. Sandman shall merge with and into Veolia and the Surviving Corporation shall continue to exist under the laws of the State of Florida.
2. Articles of Incorporation. The Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of Veolia at the Effective Time (as defined herein) shall be the Articles of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation.
3. Effective Time. The term “Effective Time” shall mean January 31, 2008 at 11:59 pm EST.
4. Bylaws. The Bylaws of Veolia shall be the Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation, until amended as provided therein.
5. Officers and Directors. The officers of the Surviving Corporation at the Effective Time shall be:
President: | Richard Burke | |
Treasurer: | George K. Farr | |
Vice President: | Jeffrey P. Adix | |
Vice President & Secretary: | Michael K. Slattery | |
Vice President: | James M. Rooney |
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Vice President: | Michael Dougherty | |
Assistant Secretary: | Matthew C. Gunnelson | |
Assistant Treasurer: | Henry P. Karius | |
Assistant Treasurer: | Raphael B. Bruckert |
The directors of the Surviving Corporation at the Effective Time shall be:
Richard Burke
George K. Farr
Jeffrey P. Adix
The aforementioned officers and directors shall serve until the next annual meeting of the shareholders and directors and until their respective successors have been duly elected or appointed and qualified.
6. Conversion of Shares: At the Effective Time of the Merger, all outstanding shares of Sandman shall be cancelled without consideration.
7. Effect of Merger. At the Effective Time, Sandman shall be merged into Veolia, which shall be the Surviving Corporation and which shall continue its corporate existence under the laws of the State of Florida. The separate existence and the corporate organization of Sandman shall cease at the effective Time, and the Surviving Corporation shall possess all rights, privileges, immunities and franchises of a public and of a private nature of Sandman, and all the property, real, personal and mixed, and all debts due in whatever account, and all other causes of action, and all and every other interest of or belonging to Sandman shall be deemed to be transferred to and vested in the Surviving Corporation without further act or deed. The Surviving Corporation shall henceforth be responsible and liable for all the liabilities and obligations of Sandman.
8. Abandonment of Plan. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this Plan of Merger may be terminated and abandoned by the Board of Directors of Sandman or Veolia at any time prior to the Effective Time of the Articles of Merger, subject to the contractual rights of the parties.
(SIGNATURES ON ATTACHED PAGE)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Plan of Merger is entered into effective the day and year first above written.
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December 3, 2013
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Division of Corporations
ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES CENTRAL ALABAMA, INC.
125 SOUTH 84th STREET
SUITE 200
MILWAUKEE, WI 53214
Re: Document Number P98000070285
The Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of VEOLIA ES SOLID WASTE SOUTHEAST, INC. which changed its name to ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES CENTRAL ALABAMA, INC., a Florida corporation, were filed on December 3, 2012.
This document was electronically received and filed under FAX audit number H12000282336.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please telephone (850) 245-6050, the Amendment Filing Section.
Carol Mustain | ||
Regulatory Specialist II | ||
Division of Corporations | Letter Number: 412A00028649 |
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COVER LETTER
TO: | Amendment Section |
Division of Corporations
NAME OF CORPORATION: Veolia ES Solid Waste Southeast, Inc.
DOCUMENT NUMBER: P98000070285
The enclosed Articles of Amendment and fee are submitted for filing.
Please return all correspondence concerning this matter to the following:
Cameron Brown
Name of Contact Person
Winston and Strawn LLP
Firm/Company
200 Park Avenue
Address
New York, NY 10166
City/ State and Zip Code
csbrown@winston.com
E-mail address (to be used for future annual report notification)
For further information concerning this matter, please call:
Cameron Brown at | (212) 294-5306 | |
Name of Contact Person | Area Code & Daytime Telephone Number |
Enclosed is a check for the following amount made payable to the Florida Department of State:
¨ $35 Filing Fee,¨$43.75 Filing Fee & Certificate of Status,¨$43.75 Filing Fee & Certified Copy (Additional copy is enclosed),¨ $52.50 Filing Fee Certificate of Status Certified Copy (Additional Copy is enclosed)
Mailing Address
Amendment Section
Division of Corporations
P.O. Box 6327
Tallahassee, FL 32314
Street Address
Amendment Section
Division of Corporations Clifton Building
2661 Executive Center Circle
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Articles of Amendment
to
Articles of Incorporation
of
Veolia ES Solid Waste Southeast, Inc.
(Name of Corporation as currently filed with the Florida Dept. of State)
P98000070285
(Document Number of Corporation (if known)
Pursuant to the provisions of section 607.1006, Florida Statutes, this Florida Profit Corporation adopts the following amendment(s) to its Articles of Incorporation:
A. If amending name, enter the new name of the corporation:
Advanced Disposal Services Central Alabama, Inc. The new name must be distinguishable and contain the word “corporation,” “company,” or “incorporated” or the abbreviation “Corp.,” “Inc.,” or “Co.,” or the designation “Corp,” “Inc,” or “Co”. A professional corporation name must contain the word “chartered,” “professional association,” or the abbreviation “P.A.”
B. Enter new principal office address, if applicable: N/A
(Principal office address MUST BE A STREET ADDRESS)
C. Enter new mailing address, if applicable: N/A
(Mailing address MUST BE A POST OFFICE BOX)
D. If amending the registered agent and/or registered office address in Florida. enter the name of the new registered anent and/or the new registered office address:
Name of New Registered Agent | N/A | |
(Florida street address) |
New Registered Office Address: |
| , Florida |
| |||
(City) | (Zip Code) |
New Registered Agent’s Signature, if changing Registered Agent:
I hereby accept the appointment as registered agent. I am familiar with and accept the obligations of the position.
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If amending the Officers and/or Directors, enter the title and name of each officer/director being removed and title, name, and address of each Officer and/or Director being added:
(Attach additional sheets, if necessary)
Please note the officer/director title by the first letter of the office title:
P=President; V=Vice President; T=Treasurer; S=Secretary; D=Director; TR=Trustee; C=Chairman or Clerk; CEO=Chief Executive Officer; CFO=Chief Financial Officer. If an officer/director holds more than one title, list the first letter of each office held, President, Treasurer, Director would be PTD).
Changes should be noted in the following manner. Currently John Doe is listed as the PST and Mike Jones is listed as the V. There is a change, Mike Jones leaves the corporation, Sally Smith is named the V and S. These should he noted as John Doe, PT as a Change, Mike Jones, V as Remove, and Sally Smith, SV as an Add.
Example:
X Change | PT | John Doe | ||
X Remove | V | Mike Jones | ||
X Add | SV | Sally Smith |
Type of Action (check one)
Change | PD | James M. Long | 125 S. 84th Street | |||
Add | Suite 200 | |||||
X Remove | Milwaukee, WI 53214 | |||||
Change | VTD | Raphael B. Bruckert | 125 S. 84th Street | |||
Add | Suite 200 | |||||
X Remove | Milwaukee, WI 53214 | |||||
Change | AT | Henry P. Karius | 125 S. 84th Street | |||
Add | Suite 200 | |||||
X Remove | Milwaukee, WI 53214 | |||||
X Change | AT | Michael C. Gunnelson | 7915 Baymeadows Way | |||
Add | Suite 300 | |||||
Jacksonville, FL 32256 | ||||||
X Change | V | James M. Rooney | 7915 Baymeadows Way | |||
Add | Suite 300510 | |||||
Remove | Jacksonville, FL 32256 | |||||
Change | V | Mike Dougherty | 1029 Welsh Ayres Way | |||
Add | Dowingtown, PA 19335 | |||||
X Remove |
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Please see Exhibit A attached hereto.
E. | If amending or adding additional Articles, enter change(s) here: |
(Attach additional sheets, if necessary). (Be specific)
N/A
F. | If an amendment provides for an exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of issued shares, provisions for implementing the amendment if not contained in the amendment itself: (if not applicable, indicate N/A) |
N/A
The date of each amendment(s) adoption: November 20, 2012
Effective date if applicable:
(no more than 90 days after amendment file date)
Adoption of Amendment(s) (CHECK ONE)
The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the shareholders. The number of votes cast for the amendment(s) by the shareholders was/were sufficient for approval.
The amendment(s) was/were approved by the shareholders through voting groups. The following statement must be separately provided for each voting group entitled to vote separately on the amendment(s):
“The number of votes cast for the amendment(s) was/were sufficient for approval
by |
| |
(voting group) |
The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the board of directors without shareholder action and shareholder action was not required.
The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the incorporators without shareholder action and shareholder action was not required.
Dated November 29, 2012
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Articles of Amendment
to
Articles of Incorporation
of
Veolia ES Solid Waste Southeast, Inc.
# P98000070285
Exhibit A: Officers/Directors, continued:
7. X Remove, Vice President, and Secretary, Michael K. Slattery, 200 E. Randolph Street, #7090, Chicago, IL 60601
8. X Add, Director, Vice President General Counsel, Secretary, Scott Friedlander, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
9. X Add, Director, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Secretary, Christian B. Mills, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
10. X Add, Chief Executive Officer, Charles C. Appleby, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
11. X Add, President, Richard Burke, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
12. X Add, Chief Operating Officer, Walter H. Hall, Jr., 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
13. X Add, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Steven R. Carn, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
14. X Add, Chief Marketing Officer, Mary O’Brien, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
15. X Add, East Regional Vice President, Dave Lavender, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
16. X Add, South Regional Vice President, Charlie Gray, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
17. X Add, Vice President of Corporate Human Resources, Glenn Guest, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
18. X Add, Vice President Landfills, Gerald Allen, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
19. X Add, Senior VicePresident-Operations, Randy Arnold, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
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20. X Add, Controller and Director of Finance and Accounting, Chris Diaz, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
21. X Add, Corporate Director-Safety, Bobby Greene, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
22. X Add, Vice President of Sales, George Sides, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
23. X Add, Vice President of Risk Management, Marti Dickman, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
24. X Add, Vice President of Corporate Recycling, Eric James, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
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December 7, 2012
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Division of Corporations
ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES SOLID WASTE SOUTHEAST, INC.
7915 Baymeadows Way
Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Re: Document Number P98000070285
The Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES CENTRAL ALABAMA, INC. which changed its name to ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES SOLID WASTE SOUTHEAST, INC., a Florida corporation, were filed on December 7, 2012.
This document was electronically received and filed under FAX audit number H12000287267.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please telephone (850) 245-6050, the Amendment Filing Section.
Carol Mustain | ||
Regulatory Specialist II | ||
Division of Corporations | Letter Number: 512A00029077 |
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COVER LETTER
TO: | Amendment Section |
Division of Corporations
NAME OF CORPORATION: Advanced Disposal Services Central Alabama, Inc.
DOCUMENT NUMBER: P98000070285
The enclosed Articles of Amendment and fee are submitted for filing.
Please return all correspondence concerning this matter to the following:
Cameron Brown
Name of Contact Person
Winston and Strawn LLP
Firm/Company
200 Park Avenue
Address
New York, NY 10166
City/State and Zip Code
csbrown@winston.com
E-mail address (to be used for future annual report notification)
For further information concerning this mailer, please call:
Cameron Brown at | (212) 294-5306 | |
Name of Contact Person | Area Code & Daytime Telephone Number |
Enclosed is a check for the following amount made payable to the Florida Department of State:
¨ $35 Filing Fee,¨$43.75 Filing Fee & Certificate of Status,¨$43.75 Filing Fee & Certified Copy (Additional copy is enclosed),¨ $52.50 Filing Fee Certificate of Status Certified Copy (Additional Copy is enclosed)
Mailing Address
Amendment Section
Division of Corporations
P.O. Box 6327
Tallahassee, FL 32314
Street Address
Amendment Section
Division of Corporations Clifton Building
2661 Executive Center Circle
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Articles of Amendment
to
Articles of Incorporation
of
Advanced Disposal Services Central Alabama, Inc.
(Name of Corporation as currently filed with the Florida Dept. of State)
P98000070285
(Document Number of Corporation (if known)
Pursuant to the provisions of section 607.1006, Florida Statutes, this Florida Profit Corporation adopts the following amendment(s) to its Articles of Incorporation:
A. If amending name, enter the new name of the corporation:
Advanced Disposal Services Solid Waste Southeast, Inc. The new name must be distinguishable and contain the word “corporation,” “company,” or “incorporated” or the abbreviation “Corp.,” “Inc.,” or “Co.,” or the designation “Corp,” “Inc,” or “Co”. A professional corporation name must contain the word “chartered,” “professional association,” or the abbreviation “P.A.”
B. Enter new principal office address, if applicable:
7915 Baymeadows Way,
Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
(Principal office address MUST BE A STREET ADDRESS)
C. Enter new mailing address, if applicable: N/A
(Mailing address MUST BE A POST OFFICE BOX)
D. If amending the registered agent and/or registered office address in Florida, enter the name of the new registered agent and/or the new registered office address:
Name of New Registered Agent | N/A | |
(Florida street address) |
New Registered Office Address: |
| , Florida |
| |||
(City) | (Zip Code) |
New Registered Agent’s Signature, if changing Registered Agent:
I hereby accept the appointment as registered agent. I am familiar with and accept the obligations of the position.
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If amending the Officers and/or Directors, enter the title and name of each officer/director being removed and title, name, and address of each Officer and/or Director being added: N/A
(Attach additional sheets, if necessary)
Please note the officer/director title by the first letter of the office title:
P=President; V=Vice President; T=Treasurer; S=Secretary; D=Director; TR=Trustee; C=Chairman or Clerk; CEO=Chief Executive Officer; CFO=Chief Financial Officer. If an officer/director holds more than one title, list the first letter of each office held, President, Treasurer, Director would he PTD).
Changes should he noted in the following manner. Currently John Doe is listed as the PST and Mike Jones is listed as the V. There is a change, Mike Jones leaves the corporation, Sally Smith is named the N and S. These should he noted as John Doe, PT as a Change, Mike Jones, V as Remove, and Sally Smith, SV as an Add.
Example:
X Change | PT | John Doe | ||
X Remove | V | Mike Jones | ||
X Add | SV | Sally Smith |
Type of Action (check one)
Change | ||||||
Add | ||||||
Remove | ||||||
Change | ||||||
Add | ||||||
Remove | ||||||
Change | ||||||
Add | ||||||
Remove | ||||||
Change | ||||||
Add | ||||||
Remove | ||||||
Change | ||||||
Add | ||||||
Remove | ||||||
Change | ||||||
Add | ||||||
Remove |
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E. | If amending or adding additional Articles, enter change(s) here: |
(Attached additional sheets, if necessary). (Be specific)
N/A
F. | If an amendment provides for an exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of issued shares, provisions for implementing the amendment if not contained in the amendment itself: (if not applicable, indicate N/A) |
N/A
The date of each amendment(s) adoption: December 6, 2012
Effective date if applicable:
(no more than 90 days after amendment file date)
Adoption of Amendment(s) (CHECK ONE)
The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the shareholders. The number of votes cast for the amendment(s) by the shareholders was/were sufficient for approval.
The amendment(s) was/were approved by the shareholders through voting groups. The following statement must be separately provided for each voting group entitled to vote separately on the amendment(s):
“The number of votes cast for the amendment(s) was/were sufficient for approval
by |
| |
(voting group) |
The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the board of directors without shareholder action and shareholder action was not required.
The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the incorporators without shareholder action and shareholder action was not required.
Dated December 6, 2012
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