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Corporation

A bank may own a subsidiary that is organized as a corporation under state law or, in some cases, federal law. In such circumstances, the bank owns stock of the subsidiary corporation. Owning shares of stock gives the right to share proportionally in the profits of the corporation and in the distribution of assets upon dissolution, after payment of debt. Normally, shareholders are protected from liability for the debts and obligations of the corporation.

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