RSA 421-A:2 Definitions.

In this chapter:
I. [Repealed.]
I-a. "Secretary of state" means the secretary of state or designee.
II. "Equity security" means any stock, bond, or other obligation of a corporation, the holder of which has the right to vote on any matter by virtue of the articles of incorporation, bylaws or governing instrument of such corporation or for the election of members of the board of directors of such corporation. "Equity security" includes any security convertible into equity security, and also includes any right, option or warrant to purchase an equity security.
III. "Offeree" means the beneficial or record owner of securities which an offeror acquires or offers to acquire in connection with a takeover bid.
IV. "Offeror" means a person who makes, or in any