Chapter XI · Conversion of companies · Section I · Domestic conversions

Article 138 Bondholders

Artigo 138.º · Credores obrigacionistas

Código das Sociedades Comerciais · Decree-Law No. 262/86 · consolidated text checked 26 October 2026

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Whatever type the converted company adopts, the rights of pre-existing bondholders are maintained and continue to be governed by the rules applicable to that category of creditors.

Seja qual for o tipo que a sociedade transformada adopte, os direitos dos obrigacionistas anteriormente existentes mantêm-se e continuam a ser regulados pelas normas aplicáveis a essa espécie de credores.

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The pre-existing bondholders' rights are maintained whatever type the converted company adopts.

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Unofficial English translation prepared by BCA Portugal for reference. Only the Portuguese text published in the Diário da República has legal force. Editorial notes are ours and are not part of the statute.

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