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Convertible Note Cap Table in Rhode Island

Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-1.2-602, convertible note holders do not automatically receive a fixed number of shares on the cap table; instead, the statute governs the conversion terms and the resulting equity allocation. This provision sets out the legal framework for how conversion rights affect a corporation’s authorized shares and existing stockholder interests. The statute provides that the board must determine the conversion price and other conditions, which then dictate the noteholder’s place on the cap table. Because the law does not prescribe a single formula, the exact impact depends on the specific terms of the note and the company’s charter. The official source at the link above contains the full statutory language. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your own cap table outcome under this rule.

Governing authority

In Rhode Island, the convertible note cap table rule is set by R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-1.2-602. The verified packet cites R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-1.2-602 (http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE7/7-1.2/7-1.2-602.HTM).

Rhode Island convertible note cap table: governed by R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-1.2-602. The verified packet cites R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-1.2-602 (http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE7/7-1.2/7-1.2-602.HTM).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the convertible note cap table calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.