(1) Two or more domestic corporations may merge into 1 of the corporations pursuant to a plan of merger approved in the manner provided by this act.

    (2) The board of each corporation proposing to participate in a merger shall adopt a plan of merger, setting forth all of the following:

    (a) The name of each constituent corporation and the name of the constituent corporation that will be the surviving corporation.

    (b) As to each constituent corporation, the designation and number of outstanding shares of each class and series, specifying the classes and series entitled to vote; each class and series entitled to vote as a class; and, if the number of shares is subject to change before the effective date of the merger, the manner in which the change may occur.

    (c) The terms and conditions of the proposed merger, including the manner and basis of converting the shares of each constituent corporation into shares, bonds, or other securities of the surviving corporation, or into cash or other consideration, which may include shares, bonds, rights, or other property or securities of a corporation whether or not a party to the merger, or into a combination thereof.

    (d) A statement of any amendment to the articles of incorporation of the surviving corporation to be effected by the merger or any restatement of the articles as provided in section 641(1), which shall be in the form of restated articles as provided in section 642.

    (e) Other provisions with respect to the proposed merger as the board considers necessary or desirable.