Delaware Code § 8-153

Consideration for stock
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(a) Shares of stock with par value may be issued for such consideration, having a value not less than the par value of the shares so issued,
as determined from time to time in accordance with § 152 of this title, or by the stockholders if the certificate of incorporation so provides.
(b) Shares of stock without par value may be issued for such consideration as is determined from time to time in accordance with § 152
of this title, or by the stockholders if the certificate of incorporation so provides.

(c) Treasury shares may be disposed of by the corporation in the same manner that shares of stock are issued pursuant to § 152(a)
through (d) of this title, or may be disposed of for such consideration as determined by the stockholders if the certificate of incorporation so
provides. The consideration received for treasury shares may have a value greater or less than, or equal to, the par value (if any) of such
shares and may consist of cash, any tangible or intangible property or any benefit to the corporation, or any combination thereof.
(d) If the certificate of incorporation reserves to the stockholders the right to determine the consideration for the issue of any shares, the
stockholders shall, unless the certificate requires a greater vote, do so by a vote of a majority of the outstanding stock entitled to vote
thereon.

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