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abridged | contract_88 | Section 5.4 No Company Solicitation.
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(e) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.4 to the contrary, at any time before the Company Stockholder Approval is obtained, the Company Board may make a Company Change of Recommendation or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d) (i) if: (i) the Company has received a written Alternative Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.4;
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(ii) the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel and a nationally recognized financial advisor) that such Alternative Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Acquisition Proposal and the failure to make a Company Change of Recommendation or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d)(i) in response to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal would be inconsistent with the Company Board’s fiduciary duties under applicable Law; (iii) the Company Board provides to Parent a prior written notice that the Company Board intends to make a Company Change of Recommendation or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d)(i) (a “Company Recommendation Change Notice”) in response to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal, which Company Recommendation Change Notice shall identify the Person making such Alternative Acquisition Proposal, attach a copy of any Alternative Acquisition Agreement and any proposed written definitive agreement, or the latest draft thereof, relating to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal and summarize in reasonable detail any material terms and conditions of such Alternative Acquisition Proposal that are not reflected in such copies; (iv) if requested by Parent, during the five (5) Business Day period after delivery of the Company Recommendation Change Notice, the Company and its Representatives negotiate in good faith with Parent and its Representatives, which negotiation may be on a non-exclusive basis, related to revisions to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby; and (v) at the end of such five (5) Business Day period and taking into account any changes to the terms hereof proposed by Parent in writing (provided that, if Parent has proposed any changes to the terms hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby and there is any subsequent amendment to any material term of such Alternative Acquisition Proposal, the Company Board shall provide a new Company Recommendation Change Notice (including all required information and documents as set forth in Section 5.4(e)(iii)) and an additional two (2) Business Day period from the date of such notice shall apply), the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel and a nationally recognized financial advisor) that such Alternative Acquisition Proposal continues to be a Superior Acquisition Proposal and that the failure to make such a Company Change of Recommendation in response to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d)(i) would be inconsistent with the Company Board’s fiduciary duties under applicable Law. (Page 23) | 5 business days | 5 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_88 | Section 5.4 No Company Solicitation.
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(e) <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d) (i) if:
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(ii) the Company Board determines in good faith <omitted> that such Alternative Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Acquisition Proposal <omitted>
(iii) the Company Board provides to Parent a prior written notice that the Company Board intends to make a Company Change of Recommendation or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d)(i) (a “Company Recommendation Change Notice”) in response to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal <omitted>
(v) <omitted> (provided that, if Parent has proposed any changes to the terms hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby and there is any subsequent amendment to any material term of such Alternative Acquisition Proposal, the Company Board shall provide a new Company Recommendation Change Notice <omitted> and an additional two (2) Business Day period from the date of such notice shall apply) (Page 23) | 5 business days | 5 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_89 | SECTION 5.02. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (ii) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.02 to the contrary, at any time prior to obtaining the Company Requisite Vote, if the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, that an unsolicited, bona fide written Acquisition Proposal, received from any Person after the date of this Agreement that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.02, constitutes a Superior Proposal, the Company Board may, in response to such Superior Proposal, effect aChange of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c)(i); provided, however, that, prior to taking any of the actions permitted by this Section 5.02(d)(ii), and as a condition precedent to taking any such actions, (A) the Company shall provideParent with at least four (4) Business Days’ prior written notice of the Company Board’s intention to take such action (which notice shall specify the reasons therefor and include an unredacted copy of any relevant proposed transaction agreements, the identity of the party making such Superior Proposal and the material terms thereof) during which period Parent may propose revisions to the terms of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (it being understood that, in the event of any change to the financing terms or any other material terms of any such Superior Proposal, such notice period shall be extended to ensure that at least two (2) Business Days remain in such notice period following any such change) <omitted> SECTION 8.01. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the Merger may be abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time, whether before or after the Company Requisite Vote is obtained: <omitted> (c) by the Company: (i) prior to the time the Company Requisite Vote is obtained and subject to the Company being in compliance with Section 5.02, in order to accept a Superior Proposal and enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal; (Page 56) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_89 | SECTION 5.02. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (ii) <omitted> if the Company Board determines <omitted> an <omitted> Acquisition Proposal <omitted> constitutes a Superior Proposal, the Company Board may <omitted> terminate this Agreement <omitted> provided, however <omitted> the Company shall provide Parent with <omitted> notice <omitted> (it being understood that, in the event of any change to the financing terms or any other material terms of any such Superior Proposal, such notice period shall be extended to ensure that at least two (2) Business Days remain in such notice period following any such change) <omitted> SECTION 8.01. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated <omitted> (c) by the Company: (i) prior to the time the Company Requisite Vote is obtained and subject to the Company being in compliance with Section 5.02, in order to accept a Superior Proposal and enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal; (Page 56) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_97 | Section 6.03. No Solicitation. <omitted>
(d) “Last Look”. Further, the Company Board shall not make an Adverse Recommendation Change unless (i) the Company promptly notifies Parent, in writing at least five Business Days before taking that action, of its intention to do so, attaching (A) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made following receipt of a Superior Proposal, the most current version of the proposed agreement under which such Superior Proposal is proposed to be consummated and the identity of the Third Party making the Superior Proposal, or (B) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made pursuant to an Intervening Event, a reasonably detailed description of the reasons for making such Adverse Recommendation Change, and (ii) Parent does not make, within five Business Days after its receipt of that written notification, a binding offer that (A) in the case of any Adverse Recommendation Change to be made following receipt of a Superior Proposal, is determined by the Company Board to be at least as favorable to the stockholders of the Company as such Superior Proposal (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notification from the Company and a new period under this Section 6.03(d), provided that such period for any amendments shall be three Business Days instead of five Business Days) or (B) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made pursuant to an Intervening Event, obviates, in the reasonable judgment of the Company Board, the need for such Adverse Recommendation Change. (Page 58) | 5 business days | 5 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_97 | Section 6.03. No Solicitation. <omitted>
(d) “Last Look”. <omitted> the Company Board shall not make an Adverse Recommendation Change unless (i) the Company promptly notifies Parent, in writing <omitted> (A) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made following receipt of a Superior Proposal, <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notification from the Company and a new period under this Section 6.03(d), provided that such period for any amendments shall be three Business Days instead of five Business Days) (Page 58) | 5 business days | 5 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_100 | 5.3. No Solicitation.
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(ii) if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.3 and that the Company Board has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to do so would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; and (2) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least three Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.3(d)(ii), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, including the identity of the Person or “group” of Persons making such Acquisition Proposal, the material terms and conditions of such Acquisition Proposal and copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal; and (ii) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Notice Period, have (1) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests in writing to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal, and (2) provided Parent and its Representatives with an opportunity to make a presentation to the Company Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any material revisions to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(d)(ii)(2) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new -64-
written notice being two Business Days, provided that such new notice shall in no event shorten the original three Business Day notice period); and (b) the Company Board, at the end of the Notice Period (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel), must have in good faith reaffirmed its determination that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal. (Pages 68-69) | 3 business days | 1 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_100 | 5.3. No Solicitation.
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(ii) if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that <omitted> is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may <omitted> (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, <omitted> if: <omitted>
(ii) prior to effecting such <omitted> termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Notice Period, have (1) negotiated with Parent <omitted> to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal, and (2) provided Parent and its Representatives with an opportunity to make a presentation to the Company Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto <omitted>
it being understood that (a) in the event of any material revisions to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent <omitted> (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new -64- written notice being two Business Days (Pages 68-69) | 3 business days | 1 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_108 | Section 5.2 No Solicitation; Recommendations. <omitted>
(d) Notwithstanding Section 5.2(b), at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may, if it determines in good faith (after consultation with outside counsel) that the failure to do so would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties to the Company Stockholders under applicable Law, taking into account all adjustments to the terms of this Agreement that may be offered by the Parent pursuant to this Section 5.2, (x) make an Adverse Recommendation Change in response to either (1) a Superior Proposal or (2) an Intervening Event or (y) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e) in response to a Superior Proposal; provided, however, that the Company Board may not make an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e) in response to a Superior Proposal unless: (i) the Company notifies Parent in writing at least four Business Days before taking that action of its intention to do so, and specifies the reasons therefor, including the terms and conditions of, and the identity of the Person making, such Superior Proposal, and contemporaneously furnishes a copy (if any) of the proposed Alternative Acquisition Agreement and any other relevant transaction documents (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or any other material amendment to any material term of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notice by the Company and a new notice period, provided such notice period shall be shortened to two Business Days); (Page 84) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_108 | Section 5.2 No Solicitation; Recommendations. <omitted>
(d) <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> (y) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e) in response to a Superior Proposal; provided, however, that the Company Board may not <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e) in response to a Superior Proposal unless: (i) the Company notifies Parent <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or any other material amendment to any material term of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notice by the Company and a new notice period, provided such notice period shall be shortened to two Business Days); (Page 84) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_111 | 5.3 No Solicitation.
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(d) Company Board Recommendation Change; Entry into Alternative Acquisition Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to the Offer Acceptance Time:
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(ii) if the Company has received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal, that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Acquisition Proposal, in each case if and only if: <omitted> (3) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to the Parent Entities at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.3(d)(ii) absent any revision to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, which notice will specify the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, including the identity of the Person or “group” of Persons making such Acquisition Proposal, the material terms thereof and copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal; and (ii) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Notice Period, must have (1) negotiated with the Parent Entities and their Representatives in good faith (to the extent that the Parent Entities desire to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (2) permitted the Parent Entities and their Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that the Parent Entities request to make such a presentation); provided, however, that in the event of any material revisions to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to the Parent Entities and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(d)(ii)(3) (other than the requirement of a presentation as contemplated by clause (ii)(3) above) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be three Business Days); and (Page 70) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_111 | 5.3 No Solicitation.
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(d) Company Board Recommendation Change; Entry into Alternative Acquisition Agreement.
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(ii) <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Acquisition Proposal, in each case if and only if: <omitted> (3) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to the Parent Entities at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) <omitted> provided, however, that in the event of any material revisions to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to the Parent Entities and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(d)(ii)(3) (other than the requirement of a presentation as contemplated by clause (ii)(3) above) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be three Business Days) (Page 70) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_104 | SECTION 5.02. No Solicitation; Adverse Recommendation Change. <omitted> (f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may (i) make an Adverse Recommendation Change if (A) the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor) that, as a result of an Intervening Event, failure to take such action would be inconsistent with the 47 Company’s directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law or (B) the Company receives a Company Takeover Proposal after the date of this Agreement that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.02 and for which the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor) that such Company Takeover Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with the Company’s directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and (ii) solely in the case of clause (i)(B), enter into a definitive written agreement providing for the consummation of a Superior Proposal and concurrently terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f); provided, however, that the Company Board and any committee thereof shall not, and shall cause the Company not to, take any action set forth in clause (i) or clause (ii) above unless, prior to taking such action (A) the Company has provided written notice to Parent (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change”) advising Parent that the Company Board or any such committee intends to take such action and the reasons therefor, (B) in the case of any Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change provided in connection with an Intervening Event, such Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change contains a reasonably detailed description of such Intervening Event, (C) in the case of any Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change provided in connection with a Company Takeover Proposal, such Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change specifies the material terms and conditions of the related Superior Proposal, identifying the Person or group making such Superior Proposal and includes a copy of the relevant agreement or proposal with respect to such Superior Proposal, (D) a period of four Business Days has elapsed following Parent’s receipt of such Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change (it being understood that any amendment or modification to any Company Takeover Proposal that is the basis for such proposed Adverse Recommendation Change shall require a new Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change and an additional notice period (which shall be the longer of (x) three Business Days and (y) the period remaining under the initial notice period)), (E) if requested by Parent, the Company has negotiated, and has caused its Representatives to negotiate, in good faith with Parent and its Representatives during such four Business Day period (as it may be extended pursuant to clause (D)) to enable Parent to propose in writing in a binding offer to effect changes to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal and (F) taking into account any changes to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent in any binding proposal, the Company Board has determined in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor) (1) with respect to the actions described in clause (i) of this Section 5.02(f), that it would continue to be inconsistent with the Company’s directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law not to effect the Adverse Recommendation Change and (2) with respect to the actions described in clause (i)(B) and clause (ii) of this Section 5.02(f), that the Company Takeover Proposal received by the Company continues to constitute a Superior Proposal, in each case, if such changes offered by Parent in such binding proposal were given effect; provided, further, that any purported termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.02(f) shall be void and of no force and effect unless such termination is in accordance with Section 8.01(f) and the Company pays to Parent the Company Termination Fee in accordance with Section 6.06 prior to or concurrently with such termination. (Pages 55-56) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_104 | SECTION 5.02. No Solicitation; Adverse Recommendation Change. <omitted> (f) <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> if <omitted> the Company receives a Company Takeover Proposal <omitted> which the Company Board determines <omitted> constitutes a Superior Proposal <omitted> (ii) <omitted> enter into a definitive written agreement providing for the consummation of a Superior Proposal and concurrently terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f); provided, however, that the Company Board and any committee thereof shall not, and shall cause the Company not to, take any action set forth in <omitted> clause (ii) above unless, prior to taking such action (A) the Company has provided <omitted> notice to Parent (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change”) advising Parent that the Company Board or any such committee intends to take such action <omitted> (it being understood that any amendment or modification to any Company Takeover Proposal that is the basis for such proposed Adverse Recommendation Change shall require a new Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change and an additional notice period (which shall be the longer of (x) three Business Days and (y) the period remaining under the initial notice period)) (Pages 55-56) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_112 | 6.06 Acquisition Proposal. <omitted> (d) <omitted> the Premier Financial Board may not effect a Acceptance of Superior Proposal unless: <omitted> (ii) Premier Financial shall have provided prior written notice to Peoples at least five business days in advance (the “Notice Period”) of taking such action, which notice shall advise Peoples that the Premier Financial Board has received a Superior Proposal, specifying the material terms and conditions of such Superior Proposal (including the identity of the Person or Group making the Superior Proposal); (iii) during the Notice Period, Premier Financial shall, and shall cause its financial advisors and outside counsel to, negotiate with Peoples in good faith (to the extent Peoples desires to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Superior Proposal ceases to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (iv) the Premier Financial Board shall have concluded in good faith (after consultation with Premier Financial’s financial advisors and outside legal counsel) that, after considering the results of such negotiations and giving effect to any proposals, amendments or modifications offered or agreed to by Peoples, if any, that such Acquisition Proposal continues to constitute a Superior Proposal. If during the Notice Period any revisions are made to the Superior Proposal, Premier Financial shall deliver a new written notice to Peoples giving rise to a new five business day Notice Period and shall again comply with the requirements of this Section 6.06(d) with respect to such new written notice. <omitted> 8.01 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated, and the Merger may be abandoned: <omitted> (f) By: (i) Premier Financial if (A) the Premier Financial Board (or a duly authorized committee thereof) has authorized an Acceptance of Superior Proposal, and (B) Premier Financial has complied in all respects with Section 6.06; provided, that the right of Premier Financial to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 8.01(f) is conditioned on and subject to the prior payment by Premier Financial to Peoples of the Termination Fee in accordance with Section 8.02(b). Any purported termination pursuant to this Section 8.01(f) shall be void and of no force or effect if Premier Financial shall not have paid and Peoples shall not have received the Termination Fee (Page 67) | 5 business days | 5 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_112 | 6.06 Acquisition Proposal. <omitted> (d) <omitted> the Premier Financial Board may not effect a Acceptance of Superior Proposal unless: <omitted> (ii) Premier Financial shall have provided prior written notice to Peoples at least five business days in advance (the “Notice Period”) of taking such action <omitted> . If during the Notice Period any revisions are made to the Superior Proposal, Premier Financial shall deliver a new written notice to Peoples giving rise to a new five business day Notice Period and shall again comply with the requirements of this Section 6.06(d) with respect to such new written notice. <omitted> 8.01 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated <omitted> (f) By: (i) Premier Financial if (A) the Premier Financial Board <omitted> has authorized an Acceptance of Superior Proposal, and (B) Premier Financial has complied in all respects with Section 6.06 (Page 67) | 5 business days | 5 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_113 | Section 6.3. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(e) Notwithstanding Section 6.3(d) or any other provision of this Agreement, prior to the Acceptance Time:
(i) the Company may terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement if (A) the Company receives an Acquisition Proposal that <omitted> the Company Board or a committee thereof determines in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel, constitutes a Superior Proposal, (B) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it intends to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement and (C) no earlier than the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board or any committee thereof determines in good faith that the Acquisition Proposal that is subject of the Determination Notice continues to constitute a Superior Proposal and that the failure to terminate this Agreement would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, after consultation with outside counsel and taking into consideration the terms of any proposed amendment or modification to this Agreement that Parent has irrevocably committed to make during the Notice Period;
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(iv) The provisions of this Section 6.3(e) apply to any material amendment to the financial terms of any applicable Superior Proposal with respect to Section 6.3(e)(i) and Section 6.3(e)(ii) and require a revised Determination Notice and a new Notice Period pursuant to clause (i)(C) or (ii)(C) as the case may be. During the Notice Period, if requested by Parent, the Company shall negotiate in good faith with Parent regarding potential changes to this Agreement in such a manner that would eliminate the need for taking the actions set forth in Sections 6.3(e)(i)-(ii) (and in respect of a Superior Proposal, would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal).
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“Notice Period” means the period beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day of delivery by the Company to Parent of a Determination Notice (even if such Determination Notice is delivered after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) and ending on the fourth (4th) Business Day thereafter at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time; provided, that, with respect to any material change in the financial terms of any Superior Proposal, the Notice Period will extend until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the second (2nd) Business Day after delivery of such revised Determination Notice; provided, further, that if fewer than five (5) Business Days remain prior to the scheduled Expiration Date and Purchaser has not extended the Offer pursuant to Section 1.1(a)(ii), the Notice Period will be the period beginning upon delivery by the Company to Parent of a Determination Notice and ending twenty-four (24) hours thereafter. (Page 47) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_113 | Section 6.3. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(e) Notwithstanding Section 6.3(d) or any other provision of this Agreement, prior to the Acceptance Time:
(i) the Company may terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement if (A) the Company receives an Acquisition Proposal that <omitted> the Company Board or a committee thereof determines in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel, constitutes a Superior Proposal, (B) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it intends to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement and (C) no earlier than the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board or any committee thereof determines in good faith that the Acquisition Proposal that is subject of the Determination Notice continues to constitute a Superior Proposal <omitted> taking into consideration the terms of any proposed amendment or modification to this Agreement that Parent has irrevocably committed to make during the Notice Period;
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(iv) The provisions of this Section 6.3(e) apply to any material amendment to the financial terms of any applicable Superior Proposal with respect to Section 6.3(e)(i) and Section 6.3(e)(ii) and require a revised Determination Notice and a new Notice Period pursuant to clause (i)(C) or (ii)(C) as the case may be. During the Notice Period, if requested by Parent, the Company shall negotiate in good faith with Parent regarding potential changes to this Agreement in such a manner that would eliminate the need for taking the actions set forth in Sections 6.3(e)(i)-(ii) (and in respect of a Superior Proposal, would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal).
<omitted>
“Notice Period” means <omitted> ; provided, that, with respect to any material change in the financial terms of any Superior Proposal, the Notice Period will extend until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the second (2nd) Business Day after delivery of such revised Determination Notice; (Page 47) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_114 | Section 7.3 Company Stockholder Approval. <omitted> (d) <omitted> Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may effect a Change of Recommendation and/or cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(iii) in response to a Superior Proposal received by the Company at any time after the date of this Agreement, provided that (A) the Company Board shall have determined in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal and financial advisors) that the failure to do so would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, (B) the Company shall have given Parent at least five (5) Business Days prior written notice of the Company’s intention to effect a Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement in response to such Superior Proposal, which shall include a description of the terms and conditions of the Superior Proposal, the identity of the Person making the Superior Proposal and a copy of any proposed definitive agreement(s) relating to such Superior Proposal, including any related financing commitments, if any, (C) the Company shall have complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to Article 6 and this Section 7.3 with respect to such Superior Proposal, (D) the Company shall have negotiated in good faith with Parent and its Representatives (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) with respect to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and/or the Commitment Letters so that such Alternative Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal, (E) following such five (5) Business Day period, the Company Board (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel and taking into account Parent’s proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement that are binding on Parent and Merger Sub and irrevocable by Parent and Merger Sub until the expiration of the foregoing five-Business Day period (assuming the execution and delivery by the Company of the applicable definitive agreement) and any other information provided by Parent) shall have determined that the failure of the Company Board to make such a Change of Recommendation or to terminate this Agreement would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, and (F) in the event of a termination of this Agreement in order to cause the Company to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, the Company shall have validly terminated this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.1(c)(iii), including paying the Company Termination Fee. In the event of any material amendments or modifications to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal (it being understood that any change to the financial terms of such proposal shall be deemed a material modification), the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 7.3(d) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the five (5) Business Day period shall be three (3) Business Days with respect to such new written notice, but in no event shorter than five (5) Business Days following the original written notice). In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may also effect a Change of Recommendation in response to an Intervening Event if the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel, that the failure of the Company Board to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, provided that (i) the Company Board shall have given Parent at least five (5) Business Days prior written notice of the Company’s intention to effect a Change of Recommendation in response to such Intervening Event, which shall include a description in reasonable detail of the applicable Intervening Event, (ii) the Company Board shall have given Parent an opportunity to meet and negotiate with the Company and its advisors during the foregoing five (5) Business Day period (to the extent that Parent desires to so meet and negotiate) to discuss the foregoing Intervening Event and any adjustments or revisions to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent in response thereto to obviate the need to effect a Change of Recommendation, and following such five (5) Business Day period, the Company Board, after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and taking into 42
account Parent’s proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall have determined that the failure of the Company Board to make such a Change of Recommendation in response to such Intervening Event would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law; provided, that each time any material amendment or modification to the Intervening Event occurs, the Company shall notify Parent of such amendment or modification in writing and the time period set forth in the preceding clause (ii) shall recommence and be extended for two (2) Business Days from the day of such notification. (Pages 46-47) | 5 business days | 5 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_114 | Section 7.3 Company Stockholder Approval. <omitted> (d) <omitted> (F) in the event of a termination of this Agreement in order to cause the Company to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, the Company shall have validly terminated this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.1(c)(iii), <omitted> . In the event of any material amendments or modifications to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal <omitted> , the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 7.3(d) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the five (5) Business Day period shall be three (3) Business Days with respect to such new written notice, but in no event shorter than five (5) Business Days following the original written notice). (Pages 46-47) | 5 business days | 5 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_133 | Section 6.3. Acquisition Proposals.
<omitted>
(e) <omitted>
The Board or any Independent Committee may make a Change in Recommendation only <omitted>
(ii) if requested by Parent, the Company shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, following receipt by Parent of the Change in Recommendation Notice and for such period of at least four Business Days in advance of making a Change of Recommendation (such time period, the “Notice Period”), negotiate with Parent and any Representative of Parent in good faith <omitted>
The Company acknowledges and agrees that, in connection with a Change in Recommendation Notice delivered in connection with an Acquisition Proposal that is determined to be a Superior Proposal, each successive material modification to the financial terms or other material terms or conditions (including the provision of financing) of such Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed to constitute a new Acquisition Proposal for purposes of this Section 6.3(e) and shall trigger a new obligation <omitted> , except that such Change in Recommendation Notice shall be provided at least two Business Days (instead of four Business Days otherwise contemplated by clause (ii) above) in advance of a Change in Recommendation.
<omitted>
Section 8.1. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated, and the Merger may be abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time (notwithstanding the adoption of this Agreement by the stockholders of the Company or Merger Sub), only as follows (it being understood and agreed that this Agreement may not be terminated for any reason or on any other basis):
<omitted>
(ii) at any time prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval and the Majority of the Minority Approval, if the Board authorized the Company to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal, to the extent permitted by and in accordance with the terms of Section 6.3; provided, however, that the Company shall concurrently with, and as a condition of, such termination, pay the Company Termination Fee to Parent pursuant to Section 8.2(b)(i); (Page 72) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_133 | Section 6.3. Acquisition Proposals.
<omitted>
(e) <omitted>
The Board or any Independent Committee may make a Change in Recommendation only <omitted>
(ii) if requested by Parent, the Company shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, following receipt by Parent of the Change in Recommendation Notice and for such period of at least four Business Days in advance of making a Change of Recommendation (such time period, the “Notice Period”), negotiate with Parent and any Representative of Parent in good faith <omitted>
The Company acknowledges and agrees that, in connection with a Change in Recommendation Notice delivered in connection with an Acquisition Proposal that is determined to be a Superior Proposal, each successive material modification to the financial terms or other material terms or conditions (including the provision of financing) of such Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed to constitute a new Acquisition Proposal for purposes of this Section 6.3(e) and shall trigger a new obligation <omitted> , except that such Change in Recommendation Notice shall be provided at least two Business Days (instead of four Business Days otherwise contemplated by clause (ii) above) in advance of a Change in Recommendation.
<omitted>
Section 8.1. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated
<omitted>
(ii) <omitted> if the Board authorized the Company to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal, to the extent permitted by and in accordance with the terms of Section 6.3 (Page 72) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_138 | Section 6.04. No Solicitation; Other Offers. <omitted> ( b ) Exceptions. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, at any time prior to receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval: <omitted>
(ii) subject to compliance with Section 6.04(c) and Section 6.04(d), the Board of Directors may, (A) in response to an unsolicited bona fide offer, inquiry, proposal or indication of interest with respect to a written Acquisition Proposal not resulting, in whole or in part, from a breach of this Section 6.04, that the Board of Directors has determined in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor, constitutes a Superior Proposal, make an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 10.01(d)(i) in order to enter into a definitive agreement for a Superior Proposal, or (B) in response to an Intervening Event, make an Adverse Recommendation Change, if, in each case, the Board of Directors determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisors, that the failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties. <omitted>
(d) Last Look. Neither the Board of Directors nor the Company shall take any of the actions referred to in Section 6.04(b)(ii) unless (i) the Company shall have notified Parent, in writing and at least four Business Days prior to taking such action (the “Notice Period”), of its intention to take such action, specifying, in reasonable detail, the reasons for the Adverse Recommendation Change and attaching a copy of any proposed agreements for the Superior Proposal, if applicable,(ii) during the Notice Period, the Company negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent desires to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as would enable the Board of Directors to maintain the Company Recommendation and not make an Adverse Recommendation Change or, in the case of a Superior Proposal, terminate this Agreement; and (iii) following the expiration of the Notice Period, the Board of Directors determines in good faith, taking into account any amendments to the terms hereof proposed by Parent, that the failure to effect an Adverse Recommendation Change would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties; provided, however, that in the event of any amendment to the financial terms or any other material terms of an Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.04(d) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be two Business Days). (Page 24) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_138 | Section 6.04. No Solicitation; Other Offers. <omitted> ( b ) Exceptions. <omitted>
(ii) subject to compliance with <omitted> Section 6.04(d), the Board of Directors may, (A) <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 10.01(d)(i) in order to enter into a definitive agreement for a Superior Proposal <omitted>
(d) Last Look. <omitted> (i) the Company shall have notified Parent <omitted> and at least four Business Days prior to taking such action (the “Notice Period”)<omitted> provided, however, that in the event of any amendment to the financial terms or any other material terms of an Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.04(d) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be two Business Days). (Page 24) | 4 business days | 3 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_144 | SECTION 5.02.No Solicitation. <omitted> (b) <omitted> Notwithstanding the foregoing, and only at a time prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company may (x) make an Adverse Recommendation Change under clause (A) of the definition thereof in response to an Intervening Event, (y) make an Adverse Recommendation Change under clause (A) of the definition thereof in response to a Superior Proposal or (z) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f) in response to a Superior Proposal in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for such Superior Proposal, but in each case only if: (1) the Company Board has received a Superior Proposal that did not result, directly or indirectly, from a breach of Section 5.02 (in the case of the preceding clause (y) or clause (z)), or an Intervening Event has occurred (in the case of the preceding clause (x)); (2) in light of such Superior Proposal (in the case of the preceding clause (y) or clause (z)) or such Intervening Event (in the case of the preceding clause (x)), as the case may be, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and consultation with a financial advisor of nationally recognized reputation, that failure to make an Adverse Recommendation Change under clause (A) of the definition thereof (in the case of the preceding clause (y)) or to terminate this Agreement (in the case of the preceding clause (z)) or to make an Adverse Recommendation Change under clause (A) of the definition thereof (in the case of the preceding clause (x)) would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties to the stockholders of the Company under Delaware Law (any such determination, a “Withdrawal Determination”); (3) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it has made a Withdrawal Determination (any such notice, a “Triggering Notice”) and provided Parent unredacted copies of the documents and/or agreements providing for the Superior Proposal (including any other documents or agreements referred to in or to be entered into in connection with the Superior Proposal) or described the Intervening Event in writing in reasonable detail, as the case may be; (4) during the five (5) business days commencing on the date of receipt by Parent of the Triggering Notice (such time period, the “Notice Period”), if requested by Parent, the Company shall have negotiated in good faith with Parent to permit Parent to make a proposal to amend the terms of the Transactions or the Transaction Agreements; (5) at the end of the Notice Period, and taking into account any irrevocable written proposals (including any proposal to amend the terms of the Transactions or the Transaction Agreements) made by Parent since receipt of the Triggering Notice (a “Parent Proposal”), such Superior Proposal remains a Superior Proposal and the Company Board has again made a Withdrawal Determination in response to such Superior Proposal or such Intervening Event is continuing and the Company Board has again made a Withdrawal Determination in response to such Intervening Event (it being understood and agreed that if, in light of any Parent Proposal, the Company Board is no longer able to make a Withdrawal Determination with respect to such Superior Proposal or Intervening Event, then the Company shall immediately enter into amendments to the Transaction Agreements with Parent and Sub that embodies the terms of such Parent Proposal); (6) the Company is in compliance in all material respects with Section 5.02 and Parent is not at such time entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c) or Section 8.01(d)(ii); and (7) the Company (i) has paid prior to or concurrently pays the Termination Fee to Parent pursuant to Section 8.02 and immediately after such termination enters into a definitive agreement providing for such Superior Proposal, in the case of a termination of this Agreement pursuant to the preceding clause (z) or (ii) has set aside for immediate payment, the funds for the fee due under Section 8.02 in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change pursuant to the preceding clause (x) or (y). The Company acknowledges and agrees that each successive modification to the financial terms or other material terms of an Acquisition Proposal that is determined to be a Superior Proposal, and any material change to the Intervening Event, shall require a new Triggering Notice and a new Notice Period (except that the five (5) business day notice period referred to in the Notice Period shall instead be equal to the longer of (I) three (3) business days and (II) the period remaining under the Notice Period immediately prior to the delivery of such additional notice under this sentence). (Page 53) | 5 business days | 5 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_144 | SECTION 5.02.No Solicitation. <omitted> (b) <omitted> the Company may <omitted> (z) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f) in response to a Superior Proposal in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for such Superior Proposal, but in each case only if: <omitted> (3) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it has made a Withdrawal Determination (any such notice, a “Triggering Notice”) <omitted> The Company acknowledges and agrees that each successive modification to the financial terms or other material terms of an Acquisition Proposal that is determined to be a Superior Proposal, and any material change to the Intervening Event, shall require a new Triggering Notice and a new Notice Period (except that the five (5) business day notice period referred to in the Notice Period shall instead be equal to the longer of (I) three (3) business days and (II) the period remaining under the Notice Period immediately prior to the delivery of such additional notice under this sentence). (Page 53) | 5 business days | 5 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_149 | Section 5.5 No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted>
(d) If, at any time after the date of this Agreement and prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board receives a Company Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial advisors and outside legal counsel, constitutes a Company Superior Proposal that was not initiated, sought, solicited, knowingly facilitated, knowingly encouraged, knowingly induced or otherwise procured in breach of this Agreement, the Company Board may effect a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(ii) in order to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to such Company Superior Proposal if (A) the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel, that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law; (B) the Company provides Parent with five (5) Business Days’ prior written notice of the Company Board’s intention to effect such a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(ii), which notice shall include the identity of the party (or parties) making such Company Superior Proposal, the material terms of such Company Superior Proposal (including the price) and copies of the current drafts of material agreements providing for such Company Superior Proposal; (C) for a period of five (5) Business Days following the notice delivered pursuant to clause (B) of this Section 5.5(d), the Company shall have discussed and negotiated in good faith and made the Company’s Representatives available to discuss and negotiate in good faith (in each case to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) with Parent’s Representatives any proposed modifications to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that the failure to take such action would no longer reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties of the Company Board under applicable Law (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to any material term or condition of any Company Superior Proposal shall require a new notice and a new three (3)-Business Day negotiation period); and (D) no earlier than the end of such negotiation period, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and after considering the terms of any proposed amendment or modification to this Agreement, that (x) the Company Acquisition Proposal that is the subject of the notice described in clause (B) above still constitutes a Company Superior Proposal and (y) the failure to take such action would still be (Pages 28-29) | 5 business days | 5 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
abridged | contract_149 | Section 5.5 No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted>
d) <omitted> the Company Board may effect a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(ii) in order to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to such Company Superior Proposal if <omitted> (C) for a period of five (5) Business Days following the notice delivered pursuant to clause (B) of this Section 5.5(d), the Company shall have discussed and negotiated in good faith and made the Company’s Representatives available to discuss and negotiate in good faith <omitted> any proposed modifications to the terms and conditions of this Agreement <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to any material term or condition of any Company Superior Proposal shall require a new notice and a new three (3)-Business Day negotiation period) (Pages 28-29) | 5 business days | 5 | Initial matching rights period (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 101 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_110 | Section 6.4 No Solicitation by the Company and Company Change in Recommendation. <omitted>
(f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Company shall not be entitled to make a Company Change in Recommendation pursuant to Section 6.4(e) or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) or Section 8.1(i) unless:
(i) the Company shall have provided to Parent three Business Days’ prior written notice (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice”), which notice (A) shall not constitute a Company Change in Recommendation, advising Parent that the Company intends to take such action, and (B) shall include (1) the material terms and conditions of any such Company Superior Proposal, (2) an unredacted copy of the Company Alternative Acquisition Agreement in respect of such Company Acquisition Proposal, and (3) an unredacted copy of any other Contracts to be entered into in connection with such Company Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board determined were material to its decision that such Company Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Company Superior Proposal;
(ii) during such three-Business Day period, if requested in writing by Parent in good faith, the Company and its Representatives shall have engaged in good faith negotiations with Parent regarding changes to the terms of this Agreement intended by Parent to cause such Company Acquisition Proposal to no longer constitute a Company Superior Proposal; and
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(iii) the Company Board shall have considered any adjustments to this Agreement that may be proposed in writing by Parent (the “Parent Proposed Changed Terms”) no later than 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on the third Business Day of such three-Business Day period and shall have determined in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisors and outside counsel) that the Company Superior Proposal would continue to constitute a Company Superior Proposal if such Parent Proposed Changed Terms were to be given effect, and that the failure to make the Company Change in Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(i) would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with the fiduciary obligations of the Company Board under applicable Law; provided, however, that any (1) material revisions to the terms of a Company Superior Proposal or (2) material revisions to a Company Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board had determined no longer constitutes a Company Superior Proposal, shall constitute a new Company Acquisition Proposal and shall in each case require the Company to deliver to Parent a new Company Superior Proposal Notice, except that the references to three Business Days in this Section 6.4(f) shall be deemed to be two Business Days. (Pages 66-67)
Section 6.4 No Solicitation by the Company and Company Change in Recommendation. <omitted>
(f) <omitted> the Company shall not be entitled to <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) or Section 8.1(i) unless:
(i) the Company shall have provided to Parent three Business Days’ <omitted> notice (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice”), <omitted> advising Parent that the Company intends to take such action, <omitted>
(ii) during such three-Business Day period, if requested in writing by Parent in good faith, the Company <omitted> shall have engaged in good faith negotiations with Parent regarding changes to the terms of this Agreement intended by Parent to cause such Company Acquisition Proposal to no longer constitute a Company Superior Proposal; (Pages 66-67)
Section 6.4 No Solicitation by the Company and Company Change in Recommendation. <omitted>
(f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Company shall not be entitled to make a Company Change in Recommendation pursuant to Section 6.4(e) or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) or Section 8.1(i) unless:
(i) the Company shall have provided to Parent three Business Days’ prior written notice (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice”), which notice (A) shall not constitute a Company Change in Recommendation, advising Parent that the Company intends to take such action, and (B) shall include (1) the material terms and conditions of any such Company Superior Proposal, (2) an unredacted copy of the Company Alternative Acquisition Agreement in respect of such Company Acquisition Proposal, and (3) an unredacted copy of any other Contracts to be entered into in connection with such Company Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board determined were material to its decision that such Company Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Company Superior Proposal;
(ii) during such three-Business Day period, if requested in writing by Parent in good faith, the Company and its Representatives shall have engaged in good faith negotiations with Parent regarding changes to the terms of this Agreement intended by Parent to cause such Company Acquisition Proposal to no longer constitute a Company Superior Proposal; and
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(iii) the Company Board shall have considered any adjustments to this Agreement that may be proposed in writing by Parent (the “Parent Proposed Changed Terms”) no later than 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on the third Business Day of such three-Business Day period and shall have determined in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisors and outside counsel) that the Company Superior Proposal would continue to constitute a Company Superior Proposal if such Parent Proposed Changed Terms were to be given effect, and that the failure to make the Company Change in Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(i) would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with the fiduciary obligations of the Company Board under applicable Law; provided, however, that any (1) material revisions to the terms of a Company Superior Proposal or (2) material revisions to a Company Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board had determined no longer constitutes a Company Superior Proposal, shall constitute a new Company Acquisition Proposal and shall in each case require the Company to deliver to Parent a new Company Superior Proposal Notice, except that the references to three Business Days in this Section 6.4(f) shall be deemed to be two Business Days. (Pages 66-67)
Section 6.4 No Solicitation by the Company and Company Change in Recommendation. <omitted>
(f) <omitted> the Company shall not be entitled to <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) or Section 8.1(i) unless:
(i) the Company shall have provided to Parent three Business Days’ <omitted> notice <omitted> advising Parent that the Company intends to take such action <omitted> provided, however, that any (1) material revisions to the terms of a Company Superior Proposal or (2) material revisions to a Company Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board had determined no longer constitutes a Company Superior Proposal, shall constitute a new Company Acquisition Proposal and shall in each case require the Company to deliver to Parent a new Company Superior Proposal Notice, except that the references to three Business Days in this Section 6.4(f) shall be deemed to be two Business Days. (Pages 66-67) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_113 | Section 6.3. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(e) Notwithstanding Section 6.3(d) or any other provision of this Agreement, prior to the Acceptance Time:
(i) the Company may terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement if (A) the Company receives an Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a material breach of Section 6.3(a) and that the Company Board or a committee thereof determines in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel, constitutes a Superior Proposal, (B) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it intends to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement and (C) no earlier than the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board or any committee thereof determines in good faith that the Acquisition Proposal that is subject of the Determination Notice continues to constitute a Superior Proposal and that the failure to terminate this Agreement would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, after consultation with outside counsel and taking into consideration the terms of any proposed amendment or modification to this Agreement that Parent has irrevocably committed to make during the Notice Period;
<omitted>
(iv) The provisions of this Section 6.3(e) apply to any material amendment to the financial terms of any applicable Superior Proposal with respect to Section 6.3(e)(i) and Section 6.3(e)(ii) and require a revised Determination Notice and a new Notice Period pursuant to clause (i)(C) or (ii)(C) as the case may be. During the Notice Period, if requested by Parent, the Company shall negotiate in good faith with Parent regarding potential changes to this Agreement in such a manner that would eliminate the need for taking the actions set forth in Sections 6.3(e)(i)-(ii) (and in respect of a Superior Proposal, would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal).
<omitted>
“Notice Period” means the period beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day of delivery by the Company to Parent of a Determination Notice (even if such Determination Notice is delivered after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) and ending on the fourth (4th) Business Day thereafter at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time; provided, that, with respect to any material change in the financial terms of any Superior Proposal, the Notice Period will extend until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the second (2nd) Business Day after delivery of such revised Determination Notice; provided, further, that if fewer than five (5) Business Days remain prior to the scheduled Expiration Date and Purchaser has not extended the Offer pursuant to Section 1.1(a)(ii), the Notice Period will be the period beginning upon delivery by the Company to Parent of a Determination Notice and ending twenty-four (24) hours thereafter. (Page 47)
Section 6.3. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(e) Notwithstanding Section 6.3(d) or any other provision of this Agreement, prior to the Acceptance Time:
(i) the Company may terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement if (A) the Company receives an Acquisition Proposal that <omitted> the Company Board or a committee thereof determines in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel, constitutes a Superior Proposal, (B) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it intends to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement and (C) no earlier than the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board or any committee thereof determines in good faith that the Acquisition Proposal that is subject of the Determination Notice continues to constitute a Superior Proposal <omitted> taking into consideration the terms of any proposed amendment or modification to this Agreement that Parent has irrevocably committed to make during the Notice Period;
<omitted>
(iv) <omitted> During the Notice Period, if requested by Parent, the Company shall negotiate in good faith with Parent regarding potential changes to this Agreement in such a manner that would eliminate the need for taking the actions set forth in Sections 6.3(e)(i)-(ii) (and in respect of a Superior Proposal, would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal).
<omitted>
“Notice Period” means the period beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day of delivery by the Company to Parent of a Determination Notice (even if such Determination Notice is delivered after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) and ending on the fourth (4th) Business Day thereafter at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time; (Page 47)
Section 6.3. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(e) Notwithstanding Section 6.3(d) or any other provision of this Agreement, prior to the Acceptance Time:
(i) the Company may terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement if (A) the Company receives an Acquisition Proposal that <omitted> the Company Board or a committee thereof determines in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel, constitutes a Superior Proposal, (B) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it intends to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement and (C) no earlier than the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board or any committee thereof determines in good faith that the Acquisition Proposal that is subject of the Determination Notice continues to constitute a Superior Proposal and that the failure to terminate this Agreement would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, after consultation with outside counsel and taking into consideration the terms of any proposed amendment or modification to this Agreement that Parent has irrevocably committed to make during the Notice Period;
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(iv) The provisions of this Section 6.3(e) apply to any material amendment to the financial terms of any applicable Superior Proposal with respect to Section 6.3(e)(i) and Section 6.3(e)(ii) and require a revised Determination Notice and a new Notice Period pursuant to clause (i)(C) or (ii)(C) as the case may be. During the Notice Period, if requested by Parent, the Company shall negotiate in good faith with Parent regarding potential changes to this Agreement in such a manner that would eliminate the need for taking the actions set forth in Sections 6.3(e)(i)-(ii) (and in respect of a Superior Proposal, would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal).
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“Notice Period” means the period beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day of delivery by the Company to Parent of a Determination Notice (even if such Determination Notice is delivered after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) and ending on the fourth (4th) Business Day thereafter at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time; provided, that, with respect to any material change in the financial terms of any Superior Proposal, the Notice Period will extend until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the second (2nd) Business Day after delivery of such revised Determination Notice; provided, further, that if fewer than five (5) Business Days remain prior to the scheduled Expiration Date and Purchaser has not extended the Offer pursuant to Section 1.1(a)(ii), the Notice Period will be the period beginning upon delivery by the Company to Parent of a Determination Notice and ending twenty-four (24) hours thereafter. (Page 47)
Section 6.3. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(e) Notwithstanding Section 6.3(d) or any other provision of this Agreement, prior to the Acceptance Time:
(i) the Company may terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement if (A) the Company receives an Acquisition Proposal that <omitted> the Company Board or a committee thereof determines in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel, constitutes a Superior Proposal, (B) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it intends to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement and (C) no earlier than the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board or any committee thereof determines in good faith that the Acquisition Proposal that is subject of the Determination Notice continues to constitute a Superior Proposal <omitted> taking into consideration the terms of any proposed amendment or modification to this Agreement that Parent has irrevocably committed to make during the Notice Period;
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(iv) The provisions of this Section 6.3(e) apply to any material amendment to the financial terms of any applicable Superior Proposal with respect to Section 6.3(e)(i) and Section 6.3(e)(ii) and require a revised Determination Notice and a new Notice Period pursuant to clause (i)(C) or (ii)(C) as the case may be. During the Notice Period, if requested by Parent, the Company shall negotiate in good faith with Parent regarding potential changes to this Agreement in such a manner that would eliminate the need for taking the actions set forth in Sections 6.3(e)(i)-(ii) (and in respect of a Superior Proposal, would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal).
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“Notice Period” means <omitted> ; provided, that, with respect to any material change in the financial terms of any Superior Proposal, the Notice Period will extend until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the second (2nd) Business Day after delivery of such revised Determination Notice; (Page 47) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_67 | Section 6.02 No Solicitation; Adverse Recommendation Change. <omitted> (d) The Company Board shall not be entitled to effect an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01(h) unless, prior to adoption of this Agreement by the Required Company Stockholder Approval: (i) (A) an Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a breach of Section 6.01(a) (other than a breach that is immaterial and unintentional) is made to the Company by a Third Party following the date hereof; (B) the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its financial and outside legal advisors, that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes, or could reasonably be expected to lead to, a Superior Proposal, (C) the Company has provided, at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance (or, if such seventy-two (72)-hour period does not include at least one (1) Business Day, ending on the first (1st) Business Day commencing after the passage of such seventy-two (72)-hour period), written notice (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change”) to Parent that the Company intends to take such action (it being understood that the delivery of a Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change and any amendment or update thereto and the determination to so deliver such notice, amendment or update will not, by itself, constitute an Adverse Recommendation Change), which notice includes, as applicable, (1) written notice of the material terms and conditions of such Acquisition Proposal, (2) an unredacted copy of the Alternative Acquisition Agreement in respect of such Acquisition Proposal, (3) an unredacted copy of
any other Contracts to be entered into in connection with such Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board determined was material to its decision that the Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; (D) during such seventy-two (72)-hour period following the time of Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change, the Company shall have, and shall have caused its directors, officers and employees to, and shall have used reasonable best efforts to cause its other Representatives to, negotiate with Parent in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Commitment Letters and Guaranty so that such Acquisition Proposal ceases to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (E) following the end of such seventy-two (72)-hour period described in the preceding clause (D), the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with its financial and outside legal advisors, taking into account any changes to this Agreement, the Commitment Letters and Guaranty irrevocably offered in writing by Parent in response to the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change or otherwise, that the Superior Proposal giving rise to the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change continues to constitute a Superior Proposal and that the failure to make such Adverse Recommendation Change would still be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under Applicable Law; provided, however, that, in the event of any material amendment of such Superior Proposal or any material change to the facts and circumstances relating to the Adverse Recommendation Change, the Company shall be required to issue a new Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change or otherwise comply again with the requirements of this Section 6.02(d) (provided, however, that for purposes of this sentence, references to the seventy-two (72)-hour period above shall be deemed to be references to a forty-eight (48)-hour period (or, if such forty-eight (48)-hour period does not include at least one (1) Business Day, ending on the first (1st) Business Day commencing after the passage of such forty-eight (48)-hour period) from the time of Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change); or (Pages 27-28)
Section 6.02 No Solicitation; Adverse Recommendation Change. <omitted> (d) The Company Board shall not be entitled to <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01(h) unless <omitted> (C) the Company has provided, at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance (or, if such seventy-two (72)-hour period does not include at least one (1) Business Day, ending on the first (1st) Business Day commencing after the passage of such seventy-two (72)-hour period), written notice (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change”) to Parent that the Company intends to take such action <omitted> (D) during such seventy-two (72)-hour period following the time of Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change, the Company shall have <omitted> negotiate with Parent in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Pages 27-28)
Section 6.02 No Solicitation; Adverse Recommendation Change. <omitted> (d) The Company Board shall not be entitled to effect an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01(h) unless, prior to adoption of this Agreement by the Required Company Stockholder Approval: (i) (A) an Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a breach of Section 6.01(a) (other than a breach that is immaterial and unintentional) is made to the Company by a Third Party following the date hereof; (B) the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its financial and outside legal advisors, that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes, or could reasonably be expected to lead to, a Superior Proposal, (C) the Company has provided, at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance (or, if such seventy-two (72)-hour period does not include at least one (1) Business Day, ending on the first (1st) Business Day commencing after the passage of such seventy-two (72)-hour period), written notice (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change”) to Parent that the Company intends to take such action (it being understood that the delivery of a Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change and any amendment or update thereto and the determination to so deliver such notice, amendment or update will not, by itself, constitute an Adverse Recommendation Change), which notice includes, as applicable, (1) written notice of the material terms and conditions of such Acquisition Proposal, (2) an unredacted copy of the Alternative Acquisition Agreement in respect of such Acquisition Proposal, (3) an unredacted copy of
any other Contracts to be entered into in connection with such Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board determined was material to its decision that the Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; (D) during such seventy-two (72)-hour period following the time of Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change, the Company shall have, and shall have caused its directors, officers and employees to, and shall have used reasonable best efforts to cause its other Representatives to, negotiate with Parent in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Commitment Letters and Guaranty so that such Acquisition Proposal ceases to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (E) following the end of such seventy-two (72)-hour period described in the preceding clause (D), the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with its financial and outside legal advisors, taking into account any changes to this Agreement, the Commitment Letters and Guaranty irrevocably offered in writing by Parent in response to the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change or otherwise, that the Superior Proposal giving rise to the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change continues to constitute a Superior Proposal and that the failure to make such Adverse Recommendation Change would still be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under Applicable Law; provided, however, that, in the event of any material amendment of such Superior Proposal or any material change to the facts and circumstances relating to the Adverse Recommendation Change, the Company shall be required to issue a new Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change or otherwise comply again with the requirements of this Section 6.02(d) (provided, however, that for purposes of this sentence, references to the seventy-two (72)-hour period above shall be deemed to be references to a forty-eight (48)-hour period (or, if such forty-eight (48)-hour period does not include at least one (1) Business Day, ending on the first (1st) Business Day commencing after the passage of such forty-eight (48)-hour period) from the time of Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change); or (Pages 27-28)
Section 6.02 No Solicitation; Adverse Recommendation Change. <omitted> (d) The Company Board shall not be entitled to <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01(h) unless <omitted> (C) the Company has provided, at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance (or, if such seventy-two (72)-hour period does not include at least one (1) Business Day, ending on the first (1st) Business Day commencing after the passage of such seventy-two (72)-hour period), written notice (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change”) to Parent that the Company intends to take such action <omitted> provided, however, that, in the event of any material amendment of such Superior Proposal or any material change to the facts and circumstances relating to the Adverse Recommendation Change, the Company shall be required to issue a new Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change or otherwise comply again with the requirements of this Section 6.02(d) (provided, however, that for purposes of this sentence, references to the seventy-two (72)-hour period above shall be deemed to be references to a forty-eight (48)-hour period (or, if such forty-eight (48)-hour period does not include at least one (1) Business Day, ending on the first (1st) Business Day commencing after the passage of such forty-eight (48)-hour period) from the time of Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change); or (Pages 27-28) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_79 | 6.3 No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that, prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial advisors and outside legal counsel, that it has received a Company Superior Proposal that was not solicited, initiated, knowingly encouraged or knowingly facilitated or otherwise procured in violation of this Section 6.3(a) (other than any violation that is immaterial in scope and effect), the Company Board may effect a Company Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) if (A) the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial advisors and outside legal counsel, that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, (B) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it intends to take such action, (C) the Company has provided Parent with a copy of the proposed definitive agreements between the Company and the person making such Company Superior Proposal, and the identity of the person making such Company Superior Proposal, (D) for a period of four (4) Business Days following the notice delivered pursuant to clause (B) of this Section 6.3(b), the Company shall have discussed and negotiated in good faith and made the Company’s Representatives available to discuss and negotiate in good faith (in each case to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) with Parent’s Representatives any proposed modifications to the terms and conditions of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement so that the failure to take such action would no longer be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties under applicable Law of the Company Board (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to any material term or condition of any Company Superior Proposal shall require a new notice and a new negotiation period that shall expire on the later to occur of (I) two (2) Business Days following delivery of such new notice from the Company to Parent and (II) the expiration of the original four (4)-Business Day period described in clause (D) above), and (E) no earlier than the end of such negotiation period, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial advisors and outside legal counsel, and after considering the terms of any proposed amendment or modification to this Agreement, that (x) the Company Alternative Transaction that is the subject of the notice described in clause (B) above still constitutes a Company Superior Proposal and (y) the failure to take such action would still be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law. (Page 49)
6.3 No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) if <omitted> (B) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it intends to take such action, <omitted> (D) for a period of four (4) Business Days following the notice delivered pursuant to clause (B) of this Section 6.3(b), the Company shall have discussed and negotiated in good faith and made the Company’s Representatives available to discuss and negotiate in good faith (in each case to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) with Parent’s Representatives any proposed modifications to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Page 49)
6.3 No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that, prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial advisors and outside legal counsel, that it has received a Company Superior Proposal that was not solicited, initiated, knowingly encouraged or knowingly facilitated or otherwise procured in violation of this Section 6.3(a) (other than any violation that is immaterial in scope and effect), the Company Board may effect a Company Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) if (A) the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial advisors and outside legal counsel, that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, (B) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it intends to take such action, (C) the Company has provided Parent with a copy of the proposed definitive agreements between the Company and the person making such Company Superior Proposal, and the identity of the person making such Company Superior Proposal, (D) for a period of four (4) Business Days following the notice delivered pursuant to clause (B) of this Section 6.3(b), the Company shall have discussed and negotiated in good faith and made the Company’s Representatives available to discuss and negotiate in good faith (in each case to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) with Parent’s Representatives any proposed modifications to the terms and conditions of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement so that the failure to take such action would no longer be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties under applicable Law of the Company Board (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to any material term or condition of any Company Superior Proposal shall require a new notice and a new negotiation period that shall expire on the later to occur of (I) two (2) Business Days following delivery of such new notice from the Company to Parent and (II) the expiration of the original four (4)-Business Day period described in clause (D) above), and (E) no earlier than the end of such negotiation period, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial advisors and outside legal counsel, and after considering the terms of any proposed amendment or modification to this Agreement, that (x) the Company Alternative Transaction that is the subject of the notice described in clause (B) above still constitutes a Company Superior Proposal and (y) the failure to take such action would still be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law. (Page 49)
6.3 No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) if <omitted> (B) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it intends to take such action, <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to any material term or condition of any Company Superior Proposal shall require a new notice and a new negotiation period that shall expire on the later to occur of (I) two (2) Business Days following delivery of such new notice from the Company to Parent and (II) the expiration of the original four (4)-Business Day period described in clause (D) above), (Page 49) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_96 | Section 5.2 Company Acquisition Proposals.
<omitted>
(e) Notwithstanding Section 5.2(d), and subject to Section 5.2(f), at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may in response to a Company Superior Proposal received on or after the date hereof that has not been withdrawn or abandoned and that did not result from a material breach of this Section 5.2, make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change and cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) (including by concurrently paying the Termination Fee) and concurrently enter into a binding definitive agreement to effect such Company Superior Proposal. Neither the Company Board nor any committee thereof shall make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) or cause the Company to enter into a binding definitive agreement to effect such Company Superior Proposal unless the Company has first complied with the provisions of Section 5.2(f) and, after so complying, the Company Board determines in good faith that such Company Acquisition Proposal continues to constitute a Company Superior Proposal.
(f) The Company Board shall not take any action set forth in Section 5.2(e) unless the Company has first (i) provided written notice to Parent (a “Notice of Company Superior Proposal”) advising Parent that the Company has received a Company Superior Proposal, specifying the material terms and conditions of such Company Superior Proposal, identifying the Person making such Company Superior Proposal and providing copies of any agreements intended to effect such Company Superior Proposal and that the Company Board has made the determination that the Company Acquisition Proposal is a Company Superior Proposal, (ii) caused the Company and its Representatives to be available to negotiate, during the four (4) Business Day period following Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Company Superior Proposal (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice Period”), in good faith with Parent to enable Parent to make a counter offer or propose to amend the terms of this Agreement (to the extent Parent wishes to do so) so that such Company Acquisition Proposal no longer constitutes a Company Superior Proposal, and (iii) after complying with the immediately foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), reaffirmed the Company Board’s determination required under Section 5.2(e) in light of any counteroffer or proposed amendment to the terms of this Agreement; provided, however, if, during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period any revisions are made to a Company Acquisition Proposal and such revisions are material (it being understood and agreed that any change to consideration with respect to such proposal is material), the Company shall deliver a new Notice of Company Superior Proposal to Parent and shall comply with the requirements of this Section 5.2(f) with respect to such new Notice of Company Superior Proposal, except that any subsequent Company Superior Proposal Notice Period shall be two (2) Business Days following Parent’s receipt of such new Notice of Company Superior Proposal. For the avoidance of doubt, delivery and receipt of a Notice of Company Superior Proposal shall not constitute a Company Adverse Recommendation Change.
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Section 7.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the Merger may be abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time, as follows (with any termination by Parent also being an effective termination by Merger Sub):
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(d) by the Company:
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(ii) prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, in order to enter into a definitive agreement to effect a Company Superior Proposal, if the Company has complied with Section 5.2 (including Section 5.2(f)) in all material respects and enters into such definitive agreement concurrently with such termination and pays the Termination Fee in accordance with the procedures and within the time periods set forth in Section 7.3(a). (Page 66)
Section 5.2 Company Acquisition Proposals.
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(e) Notwithstanding Section 5.2(d), and subject to Section 5.2(f), at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may in response to a Company Superior Proposal <omitted> cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) <omitted>
(f) The Company Board shall not take any action set forth in Section 5.2(e) unless the Company has first <omitted> (ii) caused the Company and its Representatives to be available to negotiate, during the four (4) Business Day period following Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Company Superior Proposal (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice Period”), in good faith with Parent to enable Parent to make a counter offer or propose to amend the terms of this Agreement (to the extent Parent wishes to do so) so that such Company Acquisition Proposal no longer constitutes a Company Superior Proposal
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(ii) prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, in order to enter into a definitive agreement to effect a Company Superior Proposal, if the Company has complied with Section 5.2 (including Section 5.2(f)) in all material respects and enters into such definitive agreement concurrently with such termination (Page 66)
Section 5.2 Company Acquisition Proposals.
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(e) Notwithstanding Section 5.2(d), and subject to Section 5.2(f), at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may in response to a Company Superior Proposal received on or after the date hereof that has not been withdrawn or abandoned and that did not result from a material breach of this Section 5.2, make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change and cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) (including by concurrently paying the Termination Fee) and concurrently enter into a binding definitive agreement to effect such Company Superior Proposal. Neither the Company Board nor any committee thereof shall make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) or cause the Company to enter into a binding definitive agreement to effect such Company Superior Proposal unless the Company has first complied with the provisions of Section 5.2(f) and, after so complying, the Company Board determines in good faith that such Company Acquisition Proposal continues to constitute a Company Superior Proposal.
(f) The Company Board shall not take any action set forth in Section 5.2(e) unless the Company has first (i) provided written notice to Parent (a “Notice of Company Superior Proposal”) advising Parent that the Company has received a Company Superior Proposal, specifying the material terms and conditions of such Company Superior Proposal, identifying the Person making such Company Superior Proposal and providing copies of any agreements intended to effect such Company Superior Proposal and that the Company Board has made the determination that the Company Acquisition Proposal is a Company Superior Proposal, (ii) caused the Company and its Representatives to be available to negotiate, during the four (4) Business Day period following Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Company Superior Proposal (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice Period”), in good faith with Parent to enable Parent to make a counter offer or propose to amend the terms of this Agreement (to the extent Parent wishes to do so) so that such Company Acquisition Proposal no longer constitutes a Company Superior Proposal, and (iii) after complying with the immediately foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), reaffirmed the Company Board’s determination required under Section 5.2(e) in light of any counteroffer or proposed amendment to the terms of this Agreement; provided, however, if, during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period any revisions are made to a Company Acquisition Proposal and such revisions are material (it being understood and agreed that any change to consideration with respect to such proposal is material), the Company shall deliver a new Notice of Company Superior Proposal to Parent and shall comply with the requirements of this Section 5.2(f) with respect to such new Notice of Company Superior Proposal, except that any subsequent Company Superior Proposal Notice Period shall be two (2) Business Days following Parent’s receipt of such new Notice of Company Superior Proposal. For the avoidance of doubt, delivery and receipt of a Notice of Company Superior Proposal shall not constitute a Company Adverse Recommendation Change.
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Section 7.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the Merger may be abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time, as follows (with any termination by Parent also being an effective termination by Merger Sub):
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(d) by the Company:
<omitted>
(ii) prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, in order to enter into a definitive agreement to effect a Company Superior Proposal, if the Company has complied with Section 5.2 (including Section 5.2(f)) in all material respects and enters into such definitive agreement concurrently with such termination and pays the Termination Fee in accordance with the procedures and within the time periods set forth in Section 7.3(a). (Page 66)
Section 5.2 Company Acquisition Proposals.
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(e) Notwithstanding Section 5.2(d), and subject to Section 5.2(f), at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may in response to a Company Superior Proposal <omitted> cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii)
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(f) The Company Board shall not take any action set forth in Section 5.2(e) unless the Company has first <omitted> (ii) caused the Company and its Representatives to be available to negotiate, during the four (4) Business Day period following Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Company Superior Proposal (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice Period”), <omitted> and (iii) <omitted> reaffirmed the Company Board’s determination required under Section 5.2(e) in light of any counteroffer or proposed amendment to the terms of this Agreement; provided, however, if, during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period any revisions are made to a Company Acquisition Proposal and such revisions are material <omitted> the Company shall deliver a new Notice of Company Superior Proposal to Parent <omitted> except that any subsequent Company Superior Proposal Notice Period shall be two (2) Business Days following Parent’s receipt of such new Notice of Company Superior Proposal.
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Section 7.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the Merger may be abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time, as follows (with any termination by Parent also being an effective termination by Merger Sub):
<omitted>
(d) by the Company:
<omitted>
(ii) prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, in order to enter into a definitive agreement to effect a Company Superior Proposal, if the Company has complied with Section 5.2 (including Section 5.2(f)) in all material respects (Page 66) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_139 | Section 6.3. Solicitation. <omitted> (f) Prior to the Company taking any action permitted <omitted> (ii) under Section 6.3(e)(ii), the Company shall provide Parent with four (4) business days’ prior written notice advising Parent that the Company Board of Directors intends to take such action and specifying the terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal, including a copy of any proposed definitive documentation, and during such four (4) business day period, the Company shall cause its Representatives (including its executive officers) to negotiate in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) any proposal by Parent to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that such Acquisition Proposal would no longer constitute a Superior Proposal and at the end of such four (4) business day period the Company Board of Directors again makes all of the required determinations under Section 6.3(e)(ii) (after in good faith taking into account the amendments proposed by Parent). With respect to Section 6.3(f)(ii), if there are any material amendments, revisions or changes to the terms of any such Superior Proposal (including any revision to the amount, form or mix of consideration the Company Stockholders would receive as a result of the Superior Proposal or a change to any conditions), the Company shall comply again with Section 6.3(f)(ii), with references to the applicable four (4) business day period being replaced by two (2) business days.
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Section 9.1. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the Merger and the other Transactions may be abandoned, at any time before the Effective Time, as follows (with any termination by Parent also being an effective termination by Merger Sub): <omitted> (g) by the Company, prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for a Superior Proposal; provided that (i) the Company has complied in all material respects with Section 6.3 (Page 58) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_7 | Section 6.1. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> provided, further, that the Company will not be entitled to effect such Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.1(d)(ii) unless (x) the Company delivers to Parent a written notice (a “Company Notice”), at least four (4) Business Days before the Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof) takes such action, advising Parent that the Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof) proposes to take such action and containing the material details of such Intervening Event or the material terms and conditions of the Superior Proposal (and shall have provided to Parent a copy of the available proposed transaction agreement to be entered into in respect of such Superior Proposal), as applicable, that is the basis of the proposed action of the Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof) and (y) at or after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the fourth (4t h) Business Day immediately following the day on which the Company delivered the Company Notice (such period from the time the Company Notice is provided until 5:00 p.m. New York City time on the fourth (4t h) Business Day immediately following the day on which the Company delivered the Company Notice, the “Notice Period”), the Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof) shall have determined in good faith (after consultation with its outside counsel and financial advisors and taking into account any changes to the terms of this Agreement agreed to in writing by Parent during the Notice Period) that the failure to make a Change of Recommendation or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(ii) would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, or in the case of an Acquisition Proposal, such Acquisition Proposal continues to constitute a Superior Proposal; provided, however, that any amendment to the financial terms or other material terms or conditions (including the provision of financing) of such Acquisition Proposal (which, after taking into account any changes offered and agreed to in writing by Parent during the Notice Period, ceased to constitute a Superior Proposal) that would reasonably be likely to result in such Acquisition Proposal again constituting a Superior Proposal, shall require a new Company Notice and an additional two (2) Business Day Notice Period. If requested by Parent, the Company will, and will cause its Subsidiaries and direct its or their Representatives to, during the Notice Period, engage in good faith negotiations with Parent and its Representatives to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that, (A) in the case of an Acquisition Proposal, such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal, and (B) in the case of an Intervening Event, the failure of the Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof) to make a Change of Recommendation would not be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law. (Page 54) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_128 | 5.3 No Solicitation. <omitted> ( e ) Company Board Recommendation Change; Entry into Alternative Acquisition Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary setforth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval: <omitted> (i i) if the Company has received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal, whether during the Go-Shop Period or after the No-Shop Period Start Date that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal; or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal substantially concurrently with the termination of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) shall not take any action described in the foregoing clause (A) or (B) unless: (1) with respect to the actions described in the foregoing clauses (A) and (B), the Company Board (or a committee thereof) determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to do so would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; 63
( 2 ) the Company Group and its Representatives have complied in all material respects with their obligations pursuant to this Section 5.3 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; ( 3 ) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least two (2) Business Days in advance (the “Proposal Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.3(e)(ii) absent any revision to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, which notice will include the identity of the Person or “group” of Persons making such Acquisition Proposal (unless such disclosure is prohibited pursuant to the terms of any confidentiality agreement with such Persons that is in effect on the Agreement Date), the material terms thereof and copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal; and (ii) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Proposal Notice Period, must have (I) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent desires to so negotiate) to offer such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Equity Commitment Letter, the Guaranty and/or the Debt Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (II) taken into account any adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Equity Commitment Letter, the Guaranty and/or the Debt Documents proposed by Parent and other information provided by Parent during the Proposal Notice Period, in each case, that are offered in writing by Parent in a manner that would constitute a binding agreement between the parties if accepted by the Company, by no later than 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the last day of the Proposal Notice Period; provided, (x) that neither the Company, any of its Affiliates or any of their respective Representatives may disclose to any Person or “group” of Persons making an Acquisition Proposal the specific price per share of any offer of Parent pursuant to this Section 5.3(e)(ii)(3) unless and until a definitive agreement with respect to such offer is executed by the Company (provided, however, that, for the avoidance of doubt, this clause (x) shall not prevent or limit in any respect the Company, its Affiliates or their respective Representatives from notifying any such Person or “group” of Persons that its Acquisition Proposal fails to constitute a Superior Proposal (including the general basis for such failure)); and (y) that in the event of any material modifications to any Acquisition Proposal (it being understood that any change to the material financial terms of such proposal shall be deemed a material modification (a “Material Revision”)), the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(e)(ii)(3) (other than the requirements of a presentation as contemplated by clause (ii)(3) above) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Proposal Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be two (2) Business Days); (Pages 67-68) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_101 | Section 5.2. Go-Shop; Acquisition Proposals<omitted> (c) <omitted> .(i) the Company shall have provided prior written notice to Parent, at least four (4) Business Days in advance, that it intends to effect a Change of Recommendation and/or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.3(a) (a “Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination”), which notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis for the Change of Recommendation and/or termination and (A) in the case of a Superior Proposal, the identity of the Person or group of Persons making such Superior Proposal and the material terms thereof along with a copy of any proposed agreement in respect of such Superior Proposal (or, if there is no such proposed agreement, a written summary of the material terms and conditions of such Superior Proposal); or (B) in the case of an Intervening Event, reasonable detail regarding the Intervening Event; (ii) after providing such notice and prior to effecting such Change of Recommendation and/or terminating this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.3(a), the Company shall have negotiated, and shall have caused its Representatives to be available to negotiate, with Parent and Merger Sub in good faith (to the extent Parent and Merger Sub desire to negotiate) during such four (4) Business Day period to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as would obviate the need for the Company to effect a Change of Recommendation and/or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.3(a); and (iii) following the end of such four (4) Business Day period, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and, with respect to clause (A) below, its financial advisor, taking into account any changes to this Agreement proposed in writing by Parent in response to the Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination, that (A) the Superior Proposal giving rise to the Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination continues to be a Superior Proposal or (B) in the case of an Intervening Event, the failure of the Company Board to effect a Change of Recommendation would continue to be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary obligations under applicable Law. 40
Any amendment to the financial terms or any other material change to the terms of a Superior Proposal shall require the Company to deliver a new Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination and the Company shall be required to comply again with the requirements of clauses (i)-(iii) above; provided, however, that references to the four (4) Business Day period above shall then be deemed to be references to a two (2) Business Day period following receipt by Parent of any such new Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination (it being understood that no such new Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination shall reduce the initial four (4) Business Day period). (Pages 48-49)
(i) the Company shall have provided prior written notice to Parent, at least four (4) Business Days in advance, that it intends to effect a Change of Recommendation and/or terminate this Agreement <omitted> . <omitted> after providing such notice <omitted> the Company shall have negotiated <omitted> with Parent and Merger Sub in good faith <omitted> during such four (4) Business Day period to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as would obviate the need for the Company to effect a Change of Recommendation (Pages 48-49)
Section 5.2. Go-Shop; Acquisition Proposals<omitted> (c) <omitted> (iii) following the end of such four (4) Business Day period, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and, with respect to clause (A) below, its financial advisor, taking into account any changes to this Agreement proposed in writing by Parent in response to the Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination, that (A) the Superior Proposal giving rise to the Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination continues to be a Superior Proposal or (B) in the case of an Intervening Event, the failure of the Company Board to effect a Change of Recommendation would continue to be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary obligations under applicable Law. 40
Any amendment to the financial terms or any other material change to the terms of a Superior Proposal shall require the Company to deliver a new Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination and the Company shall be required to comply again with the requirements of clauses (i)-(iii) above; provided, however, that references to the four (4) Business Day period above shall then be deemed to be references to a two (2) Business Day period following receipt by Parent of any such new Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination (it being understood that no such new Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination shall reduce the initial four (4) Business Day period). (Pages 48-49)
Any amendment to the financial terms or any other material change to the terms of a Superior Proposal shall require the Company to deliver a new Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination and the Company shall be required to comply again with the requirements of clauses (i)-(iii) above; provided, however, that references to the four (4) Business Day period above shall then be deemed to be references to a two (2) Business Day period following receipt by Parent of any such new Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination (it being understood that no such new Notice of Change of Recommendation/Termination shall reduce the initial four (4) Business Day period). (Pages 48-49) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_108 | Section 5.2 No Solicitation; Recommendations. <omitted> (d) Notwithstanding Section 5.2(b), at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may, if it determines in good faith (after consultation with outside counsel) that the failure to do so would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties to the Company Stockholders under applicable Law, taking into account all adjustments to the terms of this Agreement that may be offered by the Parent pursuant to this Section 5.2, (x) make an Adverse Recommendation Change in response to either (1) a Superior Proposal or (2) an Intervening Event or (y) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e) in response to a Superior Proposal; provided, however, that the Company Board may not make an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e) in response to a Superior Proposal unless: (i) the Company notifies Parent in writing at least four Business Days before taking that action of its intention to do so, and specifies the reasons therefor, including the terms and conditions of, and the identity of the Person making, such Superior Proposal, and contemporaneously furnishes a copy (if any) of the proposed Alternative Acquisition Agreement and any other relevant transaction documents (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or any other material amendment to any material term of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notice by the Company and a new notice period, provided such notice period shall be shortened to two Business Days); (ii) during the four Business Day period prior to its effecting an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminating this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e), the Company negotiates, and causes its financial and legal advisors to, negotiate with Parent in good faith (to the extent Parent seeks to negotiate) regarding any revisions to the terms of the Transactions proposed by Parent; and (iii) if Parent makes a proposal during such four Business Day period to adjust the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company Board, after taking into consideration the adjusted terms and conditions of this Agreement as proposed by Parent, continues to determine in good faith (after consultation with outside counsel and its financial advisor) that such Superior Proposal continues to be a Superior Proposal and that the failure to make an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e), as applicable, would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties to the Company Stockholders under applicable Law; (Page 84)
Section 5.2 No Solicitation; Recommendations. <omitted> (d) <omitted> at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may <omitted> (y) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e) in response to a Superior Proposal <omitted> provided, however, that the Company Board may not <omitted> terminate this Agreement <omitted> in response to a Superior Proposal unless: (i) the Company notifies Parent in writing at least four Business Days before taking that action of its intention to do so <omitted> , (ii) during the four Business Day period prior to its effecting an Adverse Recommendation Change <omitted> the Company negotiates, <omitted> with Parent in good faith (to the extent Parent seeks to negotiate) <omitted> regarding any revisions to the terms of the Transactions proposed by Parent (Page 84)
Section 5.2 No Solicitation; Recommendations. <omitted>
(d) Notwithstanding Section 5.2(b), at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may, if it determines in good faith (after consultation with outside counsel) that the failure to do so would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties to the Company Stockholders under applicable Law, taking into account all adjustments to the terms of this Agreement that may be offered by the Parent pursuant to this Section 5.2, (x) make an Adverse Recommendation Change in response to either (1) a Superior Proposal or (2) an Intervening Event or (y) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e) in response to a Superior Proposal; provided, however, that the Company Board may not make an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e) in response to a Superior Proposal unless: (i) the Company notifies Parent in writing at least four Business Days before taking that action of its intention to do so, and specifies the reasons therefor, including the terms and conditions of, and the identity of the Person making, such Superior Proposal, and contemporaneously furnishes a copy (if any) of the proposed Alternative Acquisition Agreement and any other relevant transaction documents (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or any other material amendment to any material term of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notice by the Company and a new notice period, provided such notice period shall be shortened to two Business Days); (Page 84)
Section 5.2 No Solicitation; Recommendations. <omitted>
(d) <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> (y) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e) in response to a Superior Proposal; provided, however, that the Company Board may not <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(e) in response to a Superior Proposal unless: (i) the Company notifies Parent <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or any other material amendment to any material term of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notice by the Company and a new notice period, provided such notice period shall be shortened to two Business Days); (Page 84) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_46 | Section 6.03. No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> (e) Without limiting or affecting Section 6.03(a), Section 6.03(b) or Section 6.03(c), the Board of Directors of the Company shall not make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change and/or effect a Company Superior Proposal Termination involving or relating to a Company Superior Proposal unless (i) the Company promptly notifies Parent, in writing at least four (4) Business Days before taking such action, that the Company intends to take such action, which notice attaches the most current version of any proposed agreement or a reasonably detailed summary of all material terms of such Company Superior Proposal and the identity of the Third Party making such Company Superior Proposal, (ii) if requested by Parent, during such four (4) Business Day period, the Company and its Representatives have discussed and negotiated in good faith with Parent regarding any proposal by Parent to amend the terms of this Agreement in response to such Company Superior Proposal and (iii) after such four (4) Business Day period, the Board of Directors of the Company, after discussions with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisor, determines in good faith by majority vote, taking into account any proposal by Parent to amend the terms of this Agreement, that such Company Acquisition Proposal continues to constitute a Company Superior Proposal (it being understood and agreed that in the event of any amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of any such Company Superior Proposal, a new written notification from the Company consistent with that described in clause (i) of this Section 6.03(e) shall be required and a new notice period under clause (i) of this Section 6.03(e) shall commence, during which notice period the Company shall be required to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.03(e) anew, except that such new notice period shall be for two (2) Business Days (as opposed to four (4) Business Days)). After delivery of such written notice pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence until the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly keep Parent informed of all material developments affecting the material terms of any such Company Superior Proposal (and the Company shall provide Parent with copies of any additional written materials received that relate to such Company Superior Proposal). (Page 90)
Section 6.03. No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> (e) <omitted> the Board of Directors of the Company shall not <omitted> effect a Company Superior Proposal Termination involving or relating to a Company Superior Proposal unless (i) the Company promptly notifies Parent <omitted> (ii) if requested by Parent, during such four (4) Business Day period, the Company and its Representatives have discussed and negotiated in good faith with Parent regarding any proposal by Parent to amend the terms of this Agreement in response to such Company Superior Proposal (Page 90)
Section 6.03. No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> (e) Without limiting or affecting Section 6.03(a), Section 6.03(b) or Section 6.03(c), the Board of Directors of the Company shall not make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change and/or effect a Company Superior Proposal Termination involving or relating to a Company Superior Proposal unless (i) the Company promptly notifies Parent, in writing at least four (4) Business Days before taking such action, that the Company intends to take such action, which notice attaches the most current version of any proposed agreement or a reasonably detailed summary of all material terms of such Company Superior Proposal and the identity of the Third Party making such Company Superior Proposal, (ii) if requested by Parent, during such four (4) Business Day period, the Company and its Representatives have discussed and negotiated in good faith with Parent regarding any proposal by Parent to amend the terms of this Agreement in response to such Company Superior Proposal and (iii) after such four (4) Business Day period, the Board of Directors of the Company, after discussions with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisor, determines in good faith by majority vote, taking into account any proposal by Parent to amend the terms of this Agreement, that such Company Acquisition Proposal continues to constitute a Company Superior Proposal (it being understood and agreed that in the event of any amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of any such Company Superior Proposal, a new written notification from the Company consistent with that described in clause (i) of this Section 6.03(e) shall be required and a new notice period under clause (i) of this Section 6.03(e) shall commence, during which notice period the Company shall be required to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.03(e) anew, except that such new notice period shall be for two (2) Business Days (as opposed to four (4) Business Days)). After delivery of such written notice pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence until the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly keep Parent informed of all material developments affecting the material terms of any such Company Superior Proposal (and the Company shall provide Parent with copies of any additional written materials received that relate to such Company Superior Proposal). (Page 90)
Section 6.03. No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> (e) <omitted> the Board of Directors of the Company shall not <omitted> effect a Company Superior Proposal Termination involving or relating to a Company Superior Proposal unless (i) the Company promptly notifies Parent <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that in the event of any amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of any such Company Superior Proposal, a new written notification from the Company consistent with that described in clause (i) of this Section 6.03(e) shall be required and a new notice period under clause (i) of this Section 6.03(e) shall commence, during which notice period the Company shall be required to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.03(e) anew, except that such new notice period shall be for two (2) Business Days (as opposed to four (4) Business Days)) (Page 90) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_85 | SECTION 5.3 No Solicitation by the Company; Company Recommendation. <omitted>
(d) <omitted>
provided, however, that the Company Board and the Company Special Committee shall not, and shall cause the Company not to, make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change in connection with a Company Superior Proposal unless (I) the Company has given Parent at least four (4) Business Days’ prior written notice of its intention to take such action (which notice shall reasonably describe the material terms of the Company Superior Proposal or attach the agreement and all material related documentation providing for such Company Superior Proposal), (II) the Company has negotiated, and has caused its Representatives to negotiate, in good faith with Parent during such notice period, to the extent Parent wishes to negotiate, to enable Parent to propose in writing a binding offer to effect revisions to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Company Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Company Superior Proposal, (III) following the end of such notice period, the Company Board or the Company Special Committee shall have considered in good faith any such binding offer from Parent, and shall have determined that the Company Superior Proposal would continue to constitute a Company Superior Proposal if the revisions proposed in such binding offer were to be given effect and (IV) in the event of any material change to the material terms of such Company Superior Proposal, the Company shall, in each case, have delivered to Parent an additional notice consistent with that described in clause (I) above and the notice period shall have recommenced, except that the notice period shall be at least two (2) Business Days (rather than the four (4) Business Days otherwise contemplated by clause (I) above); (Page 47)
SECTION 5.3 No Solicitation by the Company; Company Recommendation. <omitted>
(d) <omitted>
the Company Board and the Company Special Committee shall not, and shall cause the Company not to, make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change in connection with a Company Superior Proposal unless (I) the Company has given Parent at least four (4) Business Days’ prior written notice of its intention to take such action <omitted> ; provided, further, that <omitted> in connection with a Company Intervening Event unless (1) the Company has given Parent at least four (4) Business Days’ prior written notice of its intention to take such action (Page 47)
SECTION 5.3 No Solicitation by the Company; Company Recommendation. <omitted>
(d) <omitted>
provided, however, that the Company Board and the Company Special Committee shall not, and shall cause the Company not to, make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change in connection with a Company Superior Proposal unless (I) the Company has given Parent at least four (4) Business Days’ prior written notice of its intention to take such action (which notice shall reasonably describe the material terms of the Company Superior Proposal or attach the agreement and all material related documentation providing for such Company Superior Proposal), (II) the Company has negotiated, and has caused its Representatives to negotiate, in good faith with Parent during such notice period, to the extent Parent wishes to negotiate, to enable Parent to propose in writing a binding offer to effect revisions to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Company Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Company Superior Proposal, (III) following the end of such notice period, the Company Board or the Company Special Committee shall have considered in good faith any such binding offer from Parent, and shall have determined that the Company Superior Proposal would continue to constitute a Company Superior Proposal if the revisions proposed in such binding offer were to be given effect and (IV) in the event of any material change to the material terms of such Company Superior Proposal, the Company shall, in each case, have delivered to Parent an additional notice consistent with that described in clause (I) above and the notice period shall have recommenced, except that the notice period shall be at least two (2) Business Days (rather than the four (4) Business Days otherwise contemplated by clause (I) above); (Page 47)
SECTION 5.3 No Solicitation by the Company; Company Recommendation. <omitted>
(d) <omitted>
the Company Board and the Company Special Committee shall not, and shall cause the Company not to, make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change in connection with a Company Superior Proposal unless <omitted> (IV) in the event of any material change to the material terms of such Company Superior Proposal, <omitted> the notice period shall have recommenced, except that the notice period shall be at least two (2) Business Days (Page 47) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_12 | Section 6.02. Acquisition Proposals; Change of Recommendation. <omitted> (d) No Change of Recommendation or Alternative Acquisition Agreement. <omitted> provided, however, that no such actions may be taken unless and until: (I) the Company has given Parent written notice at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”), which notice shall set forth in writing that the Company Board intends to consider whether to take such action and a reasonably detailed description of the basis therefor, and shall also include, (y) in the case of such an Acquisition Proposal, all information required by Section 6.02(c), mutatis mutandis, and (z) in the case of an Intervening Event, a reasonably detailed description of such Intervening Event;
<omitted>
Section 8.03. Termination by the Company. Subject to the other provisions of this Article VIII, this Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement may be abandoned by the Company:
<omitted>
(b) at any time prior to the Offer Acceptance Time, in order for (i) the Company Board to cause or permit the Company or any of the Company’s Subsidiaries to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal and/or (ii) the Company to enter into or cause one of its Subsidiaries to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal, in each case so long as the Company has complied with the obligations contemplated by Section 6.02(d)(iii) and prior to termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 8.03(b), the Company pays or causes to be paid to Parent the Termination Fee by wire transfer of immediately available funds. (Page 86)
Section 6.02. Acquisition Proposals; Change of Recommendation. <omitted> (d) No Change of Recommendation or Alternative Acquisition Agreement. <omitted> provided, however, that no such actions may be taken unless and until: (I) the Company has given Parent written notice at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) <omitted> (y) in the case of such an Acquisition Proposal <omitted> and (z) in the case of an Intervening Event <omitted> (II) during the Notice Period, <omitted> the Company shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, negotiate in good faith with Parent to revise this Agreement
<omitted>
Section 8.03. Termination by the Company. <omitted> this Agreement may be terminated
<omitted>
(b) <omitted> in order for (i) the Company Board to cause or permit the Company or any of the Company’s Subsidiaries to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal and/or (ii) the Company to enter into or cause one of its Subsidiaries to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal, in each case so long as the Company has complied with the obligations contemplated by Section 6.02(d)(iii) (Page 86)
Section 6.02. Acquisition Proposals; Change of Recommendation. <omitted> (d) No Change of Recommendation or Alternative Acquisition Agreement. <omitted> (III) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board shall have taken into account any revisions to this Agreement proposed by Parent in writing in response to such notice contemplated by clause (I) of this 6.02(d)(iii) prior to the end of the Notice Period, and shall have thereafter determined in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that a failure to effect a Change of Recommendation would continue to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law, or that such Alternative Acquisition Agreement contemplated by clause (B) of this Section 6.02(d)(iii), after consultation with its financial advisor, continues to be an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal, as the case may be (it being understood that (y) any revisions to any Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed to be a new Acquisition Proposal for purposes of Section 6.02(c) and this Section 6.02(d)(iii), including for purposes of the Notice Period, except that subsequent to the initial Notice Period, the Notice Period shall be reduced to two Business Days and (z) prior to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries entering into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement contemplated by clause (B) of this Section 6.02(d)(iii), the Company shall have terminated this Agreement and abandoned the transactions contemplated by this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.03(b)).
<omitted>
Section 8.03. Termination by the Company. Subject to the other provisions of this Article VIII, this Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement may be abandoned by the Company:
<omitted>
(b) at any time prior to the Offer Acceptance Time, in order for (i) the Company Board to cause or permit the Company or any of the Company’s Subsidiaries to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal and/or (ii) the Company to enter into or cause one of its Subsidiaries to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal, in each case so long as the Company has complied with the obligations contemplated by Section 6.02(d)(iii) and prior to termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 8.03(b), the Company pays or causes to be paid to Parent the Termination Fee by wire transfer of immediately available funds. (Page 86)
Section 6.02. Acquisition Proposals; Change of Recommendation. <omitted> (d) No Change of Recommendation or Alternative Acquisition Agreement. <omitted> (III) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board shall have taken into account any revisions to this Agreement proposed by Parent <omitted> in response to such notice contemplated by clause (I) of this 6.02(d)(iii) prior to the end of the Notice Period, and shall have thereafter determined in good faith <omitted> that a failure to effect a Change of Recommendation would continue to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties <omitted> (it being understood that (y) any revisions to any Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed to be a new Acquisition Proposal for purposes of Section 6.02(c) and this Section 6.02(d)(iii), including for purposes of the Notice Period, except that subsequent to the initial Notice Period, the Notice Period shall be reduced to two Business Days and (z) prior to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries entering into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement contemplated by clause (B) of this Section 6.02(d)(iii), the Company shall have terminated this Agreement and abandoned the transactions contemplated by this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.03(b)).
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(b) <omitted> in order for (i) the Company Board to cause or permit the Company or any of the Company’s Subsidiaries to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal and/or (ii) the Company to enter into or cause one of its Subsidiaries to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal, in each case so long as the Company has complied with the obligations contemplated by Section 6.02(d)(iii) (Page 86) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_19 | Section 5.3 Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> (d) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.3 or Section 5.4 to the contrary, at any time prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board of Directors may (i) make a Change of Recommendation in response to an Intervening Event, or (ii) following receipt of a bona fide written Competing Proposal, which the Company Board of Directors determines in good faith after consultation with the Company’s outside legal and financial advisors is a Superior Proposal, (A) make a Change of Recommendation or (B) if such Competing Proposal did not result from a breach of Section 5.3(a), terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for such Superior Proposal, in each case with respect to clauses (i) and (ii), if and only if the Company Board of Directors has determined in good faith after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with the duties of the members of the Company Board of Directors under applicable Law and the Company complies with Section 5.3(e).
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(e) Prior to the Company taking any action permitted (i) under Section 5.3(d)(i), (A) the Company shall provide Parent with four (4) business days’ prior written notice advising Parent it intends to effect a Change of Recommendation, which notice shall specify, in reasonable detail, the reasons therefor (including the material facts and circumstances related to the applicable Intervening Event), (B) if requested by Parent, the Company shall make its Representatives reasonably available to negotiate with Parent and its Representatives during such four (4) business day period following such notice regarding any proposal by Parent to amend the terms of this Agreement in response to such Intervening Event, and (C) and during such four (4) business day period, the Company shall consider in good faith any proposal by Parent to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement in a manner that would obviate the basis for a Change of Recommendation, or (ii) under Section 5.3(d)(ii), (A) the Company shall provide Parent with four (4) business days’ prior written notice, which notice shall include an unredacted copy of such proposal and a copy of any financing commitments (in the form provided to the Company) relating thereto (and, to the extent not in writing, the material terms and conditions thereof and the identity of the Person making any such proposal), (B) the Company shall make its Representatives reasonably available to negotiate with Parent and its Representatives during such four (4) business day notice period, to the extent Parent wishes to negotiate, to enable Parent to propose revisions to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal, (C) upon the end of such notice period, the Company Board of Directors shall have considered in good faith any revisions to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent, and shall have determined that the Superior Proposal nevertheless continues to constitute a Superior Proposal and (D) in the event of any change, from time to time, to any of the financial terms or any material change to any of the other material terms of such Superior Proposal, the Company shall, in each case, have delivered to Parent an additional notice consistent with that described in clause (ii)(A) and a new notice period under clause (ii)(A) during which time the Company shall be required to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(e)(ii) anew with respect to each such additional notice, including clauses (ii)(A) through (ii)(D) above, except that such new notice period shall be two (2) business days. (Page 27)
<omitted> the Company Board of Directors may <omitted> (ii) following receipt of a bona fide written Competing Proposal, which the Company Board of Directors determines <omitted> is a Superior Proposal, <omitted> (B) <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) <omitted> if <omitted> the Company complies with Section 5.3(e).
<omitted> Prior to the Company taking any action permitted <omitted> (ii) under Section 5.3(d)(ii), (A) the Company shall provide Parent with four (4) business days’ prior written notice, which notice shall include an unredacted copy of such proposal and a copy of any financing commitments <omitted> (and, <omitted> the material terms and conditions thereof and the identity of the Person making any such proposal), (B) the Company shall <omitted> negotiate with Parent <omitted> to enable Parent to propose revisions to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal (Page 27)
Section 5.3 Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> (d) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.3 or Section 5.4 to the contrary, at any time prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board of Directors may (i) make a Change of Recommendation in response to an Intervening Event, or (ii) following receipt of a bona fide written Competing Proposal, which the Company Board of Directors determines in good faith after consultation with the Company’s outside legal and financial advisors is a Superior Proposal, (A) make a Change of Recommendation or (B) if such Competing Proposal did not result from a breach of Section 5.3(a), terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for such Superior Proposal, in each case with respect to clauses (i) and (ii), if and only if the Company Board of Directors has determined in good faith after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with the duties of the members of the Company Board of Directors under applicable Law and the Company complies with Section 5.3(e).
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(e) Prior to the Company taking any action permitted (i) under Section 5.3(d)(i), (A) the Company shall provide Parent with four (4) business days’ prior written notice advising Parent it intends to effect a Change of Recommendation, which notice shall specify, in reasonable detail, the reasons therefor (including the material facts and circumstances related to the applicable Intervening Event), (B) if requested by Parent, the Company shall make its Representatives reasonably available to negotiate with Parent and its Representatives during such four (4) business day period following such notice regarding any proposal by Parent to amend the terms of this Agreement in response to such Intervening Event, and (C) and during such four (4) business day period, the Company shall consider in good faith any proposal by Parent to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement in a manner that would obviate the basis for a Change of Recommendation, or (ii) under Section 5.3(d)(ii), (A) the Company shall provide Parent with four (4) business days’ prior written notice, which notice shall include an unredacted copy of such proposal and a copy of any financing commitments (in the form provided to the Company) relating thereto (and, to the extent not in writing, the material terms and conditions thereof and the identity of the Person making any such proposal), (B) the Company shall make its Representatives reasonably available to negotiate with Parent and its Representatives during such four (4) business day notice period, to the extent Parent wishes to negotiate, to enable Parent to propose revisions to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal, (C) upon the end of such notice period, the Company Board of Directors shall have considered in good faith any revisions to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent, and shall have determined that the Superior Proposal nevertheless continues to constitute a Superior Proposal and (D) in the event of any change, from time to time, to any of the financial terms or any material change to any of the other material terms of such Superior Proposal, the Company shall, in each case, have delivered to Parent an additional notice consistent with that described in clause (ii)(A) and a new notice period under clause (ii)(A) during which time the Company shall be required to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(e)(ii) anew with respect to each such additional notice, including clauses (ii)(A) through (ii)(D) above, except that such new notice period shall be two (2) business days. (Page 27)
the Company Board of Directors may <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for such Superior Proposal, if and only if <omitted> the Company complies with Section 5.3(e).
<omitted> Prior to the Company taking any action permitted <omitted> (ii) under Section 5.3(d)(ii), <omitted> (D) in the event of any change, from time to time, to any of the financial terms or any material change to any of the other material terms of such Superior Proposal, the Company shall, in each case, have delivered to Parent an additional notice consistent with that described in clause (ii)(A) and a new notice period under clause (ii)(A) during which time the Company shall be required to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(e)(ii) anew with respect to each such additional notice, including clauses (ii)(A) through (ii)(D) above, except that such new notice period shall be two (2) business days. (Page 27) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_73 | 5.2 Company Stockholders’ Meeting.
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(f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 5.2(e), at any time prior to the adoption of this Agreement by the Required Company Stockholder Vote: (i) the Company’s board of directors may make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change and/or cause the Company to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.1(j) and, concurrently with such termination, approve, and cause the Company to enter into, a Specified Company Acquisition Agreement in accordance with, and subject to compliance with, the provisions of Section 8.1(j) if (and only if): (A) an unsolicited, bona fide, written Company Acquisition Proposal is made to the Company after the date of this Agreement and is not withdrawn; (B) the Company’s board of directors determines in good faith, after having taken into account the advice of an independent financial advisor of nationally recognized reputation (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include Qatalyst) and the advice of the Company’s outside legal counsel, that such Company Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Company Superior Offer; (C) the Company’s board of directors determines that, in light of such Company Superior Offer, the failure to make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or the failure to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(j) in order to accept such Company Superior Offer would be inconsistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Company’s stockholders under applicable Delaware law; (D) no less than four Business Days prior to making such Company Adverse Recommendation Change or terminating this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(j) in order to accept such Company Superior Offer, the Company’s board of directors delivers to Marvell a written notice (a “Company Recommendation Change Notice”) (1) stating that the Company has received a Company Superior Offer that did not result from a breach of any of the provisions of Section 4.3, (2) stating that the Company’s board of directors intends to make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change as a result of such Company Superior Offer (and describing the intended Company Adverse Recommendation Change) or intends to terminate this Agreement pursuant t o Section 8.1(j) in order to accept such Company Superior Offer, (3) specifying the material terms and conditions of such Company Superior Offer, including the identity of the Person making such Company Superior Offer and (4) attaching copies of the most current and complete draft of any Contract relating to such Company Superior Offer and all other documents and communications relating to such Company Superior Offer; (E) for four Business Days after receipt by Marvell of such Company Recommendation Change Notice, the Company’s board of directors has not made a Company Adverse Recommendation Change and the Company has not attempted to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(j); (F) throughout such four Business Day period, the Company engages (to the extent requested by Marvell) in good faith negotiations with Marvell to amend this Agreement in such a manner that the failure to make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or the failure to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(j) in order to accept such Company Superior Offer would not be inconsistent with the fiduciary obligations of the Company’s board of directors to the Company’s stockholders under applicable Delaware law; and (G) at the time of such Company Adverse Recommendation Change or the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(j) in order to accept such Company Superior Offer, the Company’s board of directors determines in good faith, after taking into account the advice of an independent financial advisor of nationally recognized reputation (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include Qatalyst) and the advice of the Company’s outside legal counsel, that the failure to make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or the failure to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(j) in order to accept such Company Superior Offer would still be inconsistent with the fiduciary obligations of the Company’s board of directors to the Company’s stockholders under applicable Delaware law in light of such Company Superior Offer; provided, however, that when making such determination, the Company’s board of directors shall be obligated to consider any changes to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Marvell in writing as a result of the negotiations required by clause “(F)” above; or (Page 65)
5.2 Company Stockholders’ Meeting.
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(f) <omitted> (i) the Company’s board of directors may <omitted> cause the Company to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.1(j) and, concurrently with such termination, approve, and cause the Company to enter into, a Specified Company Acquisition Agreement <omitted> if (and only if): <omitted> (D) no less than four Business Days prior to <omitted> terminating this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(j) in order to accept such Company Superior Offer, the Company’s board of directors delivers to Marvell <omitted> notice <omitted> (2) stating that the Company’s board of directors <omitted> intends to terminate this Agreement <omitted> (E) for four Business Days after receipt by Marvell of such Company Recommendation Change Notice, the Company’s board of directors <omitted> has not attempted to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(j); (F) throughout such four Business Day period, the Company engages (to the extent requested by Marvell) in good faith negotiations with Marvell to amend this Agreement <omitted> provided, however, <omitted> the Company’s board of directors shall be obligated to consider any changes to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Marvell <omitted> as a result of the negotiations required by clause “(F)” above; (Page 65)
5.2 Company Stockholders’ Meeting.
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(f) <omitted> (i) the Company’s board of directors may <omitted> cause the Company to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.1(j) and, concurrently with such termination, approve, and cause the Company to enter into, a Specified Company Acquisition Agreement in accordance with, and subject to compliance with, the provisions of Section 8.1(j) if (and only if): <omitted> (D) <omitted> prior to <omitted> terminating this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(j) in order to accept such Company Superior Offer, the Company’s board of directors delivers to Marvell <omitted> notice
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For purposes of clause “(i)” of this Section 5.2(f), any change in the form or amount of the consideration payable in connection with a Company Superior Offer, and any other material change to any of the terms of a Company Superior Offer, will be deemed to be a new Company Superior Offer, requiring a new Company Recommendation Change Notice and a new advance notice period, except that the advance notice period applicable to any such change to a Company Superior Offer pursuant to clause “(i)(D)” of this Section 5.2(f) shall be two Business Days rather than four Business Days, and the negotiation period in clause “(i)(E)” of this Section 5.2(f) shall be two Business Days rather than four Business Days. The Company shall ensure that any withdrawal or modification of the Company Board Recommendation does not have the effect of causing any corporate Takeover Statute of the State of Delaware or any other state to be applicable to this Agreement or any of the Contemplated Transactions. (Page 66)
5.2 Company Stockholders’ Meeting.
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(f) <omitted> (i) the Company’s board of directors may <omitted> cause the Company to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.1(j) and, concurrently with such termination, approve, and cause the Company to enter into, a Specified Company Acquisition Agreement in accordance with, and subject to compliance with, the provisions of Section 8.1(j) if (and only if): <omitted> (D) <omitted> prior to <omitted> terminating this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(j) in order to accept such Company Superior Offer, the Company’s board of directors delivers to Marvell <omitted> notice
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For purposes of clause “(i)” of this Section 5.2(f), any change in the form or amount of the consideration payable in connection with a Company Superior Offer, and any other material change to any of the terms of a Company Superior Offer, will be deemed to be a new Company Superior Offer, requiring a new Company Recommendation Change Notice and a new advance notice period, except that the advance notice period applicable to any such change to a Company Superior Offer pursuant to clause “(i)(D)” of this Section 5.2(f) shall be two Business Days rather than four Business Days, and the negotiation period in clause “(i)(E)” of this Section 5.2(f) shall be two Business Days rather than four Business Days. (Page 66) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_95 | 6.3 No Solicitation by NIC. <omitted> (d) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 6.3 to the contrary, but subject to Section 6.3(e), at any time prior to the NIC StockholderApproval being obtained, the NIC Board of Directors may <omitted> (ii) make a Change of Recommendation (of the type contemplated by Section 6.3(a)(iv) or Section 6.3(a)(v)) and cause NIC to terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 8.1(h)in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for an unsolicited Acquisition Proposal received after the date of this Agreement (which, for the avoidance of doubt, did not result from a breach of Section 6.3(a)(i) or (ii)and such Acquisition Proposal is not withdrawn) if the NIC Board of Directors determines in good faith after consultation with NIC’s outside legal counsel and financial advisors that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; provided that notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, neither NIC nor any NIC Subsidiary shall enter into any NIC Acquisition Agreement unless thisAgreement has been terminated in accordance with Section 8.1. <omitted>
(e) Prior to NIC taking any action permitted <omitted> (ii) under Section 6.3(d)(ii), NIC shall provide Tyler with four-Business Days’ prior written notice advising Tyler that the NIC Board of Directors intends to take such action and specifying the material terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal, including a copy of any proposed definitive documentation, and, during such four-Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Central Time, on the fourth Business Day), NIC shall cause its executive officers and direct its other Representatives to negotiate in good faith (to the extent Tyler desires to negotiate) any proposal by Tyler to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that such Acquisition Proposal would no longer constitute a Superior Proposal, and at the end of such four-Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Central Time, on the fourth Business Day) the NIC Board of Directors again makes the determination under Section 6.3(d)(ii) (after in good faith taking into account the amendments to this Agreement proposed by Tyler). With respect to Section 6.3(e)(ii), i f there are any material amendments, revisions, or changes to the material terms of any such Superior Proposal (including any revision to the amount, form, or mix of consideration NIC Stockholders would receive as a result of the Superior Proposal), NIC shall notify Tyler of each such amendment, revision, or change in compliance with Section 6.3(c) and the applicable four-Business Day period shall be extended until at least two Business Days after the time that Tyler receives notification from NIC of each such revision, and the NIC Board of Directors shall not take any such action permitted under Section 6.3(d)(ii) prior to the end of any such period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Central Time, on the applicable day) as so extended in accordance with the terms of this Section 6.3(e). (Page 37)
6.3 No Solicitation by NIC. <omitted> (d) <omitted> subject to Section 6.3(e), <omitted> the NIC Board of Directors may <omitted> cause NIC to terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 8.1(h) <omitted>
(e) Prior to NIC taking any action permitted <omitted> (ii) under Section 6.3(d)(ii), NIC shall provide Tyler with four-Business Days’ prior written notice advising Tyler that the NIC Board of Directors intends to take such action <omitted> and, during such four-Business Day period <omitted> NIC shall cause its executive officers and direct its other Representatives to negotiate in good faith <omitted> any proposal by Tyler to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Page 37)
6.3 No Solicitation by NIC. <omitted> (d) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 6.3 to the contrary, but subject to Section 6.3(e), at any time prior to the NIC StockholderApproval being obtained, the NIC Board of Directors may <omitted> (ii) make a Change of Recommendation (of the type contemplated by Section 6.3(a)(iv) or Section 6.3(a)(v)) and cause NIC to terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 8.1(h)in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for an unsolicited Acquisition Proposal received after the date of this Agreement (which, for the avoidance of doubt, did not result from a breach of Section 6.3(a)(i) or (ii)and such Acquisition Proposal is not withdrawn) if the NIC Board of Directors determines in good faith after consultation with NIC’s outside legal counsel and financial advisors that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; provided that notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, neither NIC nor any NIC Subsidiary shall enter into any NIC Acquisition Agreement unless thisAgreement has been terminated in accordance with Section 8.1. <omitted> (e) Prior to NIC taking any action permitted <omitted> (ii) under Section 6.3(d)(ii), NIC shall provide Tyler with four-Business Days’ prior written notice advising Tyler that the NIC Board of Directors intends to take such action and specifying the material terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal, including a copy of any proposed definitive documentation, and, during such four-Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Central Time, on the fourth Business Day), NIC shall cause its executive officers and direct its other Representatives to negotiate in good faith (to the extent Tyler desires to negotiate) any proposal by Tyler to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that such Acquisition Proposal would no longer constitute a Superior Proposal, and at the end of such four-Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Central Time, on the fourth Business Day) the NIC Board of Directors again makes the determination under Section 6.3(d)(ii) (after in good faith taking into account the amendments to this Agreement proposed by Tyler). With respect to Section 6.3(e)(ii), i f there are any material amendments, revisions, or changes to the material terms of any such Superior Proposal (including any revision to the amount, form, or mix of consideration NIC Stockholders would receive as a result of the Superior Proposal), NIC shall notify Tyler of each such amendment, revision, or change in compliance with Section 6.3(c) and the applicable four-Business Day period shall be extended until at least two Business Days after the time that Tyler receives notification from NIC of each such revision, and the NIC Board of Directors shall not take any such action permitted under Section 6.3(d)(ii) prior to the end of any such period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Central Time, on the applicable day) as so extended in accordance with the terms of this Section 6.3(e). (Page 37)
6.3 No Solicitation by NIC. <omitted> (d) <omitted> subject to Section 6.3(e), <omitted> the NIC Board of Directors may <omitted> cause NIC to terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 8.1(h) <omitted>
(e) Prior to NIC taking any action permitted <omitted> (ii) under Section 6.3(d)(ii), NIC shall provide Tyler with four-Business Days’ prior written notice advising Tyler that the NIC Board of Directors intends to take such action <omitted> With respect to Section 6.3(e)(ii), i f there are any material amendments, revisions, or changes to the material terms of any such Superior Proposal (including any revision to the amount, form, or mix of consideration NIC Stockholders would receive as a result of the Superior Proposal), NIC shall notify Tyler of each such amendment, revision, or change in compliance with Section 6.3(c) and the applicable four-Business Day period shall be extended until at least two Business Days after the time that Tyler receives notification from NIC of each such revision, and the NIC Board of Directors shall not take any such action permitted under Section 6.3(d)(ii) prior to the end of any such period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Central Time, on the applicable day) as so extended in accordance with the terms of this Section 6.3(e). (Page 37) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_52 | Section 5.3 Company Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(e) <omitted> the Company <omitted> may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) <omited> and concurrently enter into a binding definitive agreement to effect such Company Superior Proposal.
(f) The Company Board shall not take any action set forth in Section 5.3(e) unless the Company has (i) provided written notice to Parent (a “Notice of Company Superior Proposal”) informing Parent that the Company has determined that a Company Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Company Superior Proposal, identifying the Person making such Company Superior Proposal and providing a copy of the draft agreement intended to effect such Company Superior Proposal, (ii) for the four (4) Business Day period following Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Company Superior Proposal (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice Period”), permitted Parent to make counteroffers or proposals, including to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement (to the extent Parent wishes to do so), and (iii) after complying with clauses (i) and (ii), determined in good faith (after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisors and taking into account any such counteroffer or proposed amendment to the terms and conditions of this Agreement) that such Company Acquisition Proposal remains a Company Superior Proposal; provided, however, that if during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period any revisions are made to a Company Acquisition Proposal and such revisions are material (it being understood and agreed that any change to consideration with respect to such proposal is material), the Company shall deliver a new Notice of Company Superior Proposal to Parent and shall comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(f) with respect to such new Notice of Company Superior Proposal (except that the “four (4) Business Day” period referred to in clause (ii) of this proviso shall instead be a two (2) Business Day period). (Page 59)
Section 5.3 Company Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(e) <omitted> the Company <omitted> may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) <omited> and concurrently enter into a binding definitive agreement to effect such Company Superior Proposal.
(f) The Company Board shall not take any action set forth in Section 5.3(e) unless the Company has (i) provided <omitted> notice to Parent (a “Notice of Company Superior Proposal”) <omitted> (ii) for the four (4) Business Day period following Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Company Superior Proposal (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice Period”), permitted Parent to make counteroffers or proposals, including to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Page 59)
Section 5.3 Company Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(e) <omitted> the Company <omitted> may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) <omited> and concurrently enter into a binding definitive agreement to effect such Company Superior Proposal.
(f) The Company Board shall not take any action set forth in Section 5.3(e) unless the Company has (i) provided written notice to Parent (a “Notice of Company Superior Proposal”) informing Parent that the Company has determined that a Company Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Company Superior Proposal, identifying the Person making such Company Superior Proposal and providing a copy of the draft agreement intended to effect such Company Superior Proposal, (ii) for the four (4) Business Day period following Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Company Superior Proposal (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice Period”), permitted Parent to make counteroffers or proposals, including to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement (to the extent Parent wishes to do so), and (iii) after complying with clauses (i) and (ii), determined in good faith (after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisors and taking into account any such counteroffer or proposed amendment to the terms and conditions of this Agreement) that such Company Acquisition Proposal remains a Company Superior Proposal; provided, however, that if during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period any revisions are made to a Company Acquisition Proposal and such revisions are material (it being understood and agreed that any change to consideration with respect to such proposal is material), the Company shall deliver a new Notice of Company Superior Proposal to Parent and shall comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(f) with respect to such new Notice of Company Superior Proposal (except that the “four (4) Business Day” period referred to in clause (ii) of this proviso shall instead be a two (2) Business Day period). (Page 59)
Section 5.3 Company Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(e) <omitted> the Company <omitted> may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) <omited> and concurrently enter into a binding definitive agreement to effect such Company Superior Proposal.
(f) The Company Board shall not take any action set forth in Section 5.3(e) unless the Company has (i) provided <omitted> notice to Parent (a “Notice of Company Superior Proposal”) <omitted> provided, however, that if during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period any revisions are made to a Company Acquisition Proposal and such revisions are material (it being understood and agreed that any change to consideration with respect to such proposal is material), the Company shall deliver a new Notice of Company Superior Proposal to Parent <omitted> (except that the “four (4) Business Day” period referred to in clause (ii) of this proviso shall instead be a two (2) Business Day period). (Page 59) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_74 | Section 5.2 No Solicitation. <omitted> (f) Notice. The Company shall not be entitled to effect a Recommendation Withdrawal with respect to a Superior Proposal or an Intervening Event or to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d)(ii) unless (i) the Company has provided a written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”), which notice in the case of (A) a Superior Proposal (a “Notice of Superior Proposal”) shall specify that the Company intends to take such action and include copies of all relevant documents relating to such Superior Proposal (including copies of the then-current form of acquisition agreement, together with copies of any commitment letters or similar material documents with respect to any financing for such Superior Proposal), or if either the Superior Proposal or financing terms were not made in writing, a description of the material terms and conditions of the Superior Proposal or financing, as applicable, that is the basis of such action (including the identity of the Person or Group making such proposal), or (B) an Intervening Event (a “Notice of Intervening Event”) shall describe in reasonable detail such Intervening Event; (ii) if requested by Parent, the Company shall, and shall cause its financial advisor and outside counsel to, during the Notice Period, negotiate with Parent and Merger Sub and their Representatives in good faith to make amendments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and (iii) following the end of the Notice Period, the Company’s Board of Directors (or a committee thereof) shall have determined in good faith after consultation with its financial advisor and outside counsel, taking into account any written amendments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement proposed by Parent and Merger Sub that, if accepted by the Company, would be binding upon Parent and Merger Sub in response to the Notice of Superior Proposal, the Notice of Intervening Event or otherwise, that (1) in the case of a Superior Proposal, the Acquisition Proposal giving rise to the Notice of Superior Proposal continues to constitute a Superior Proposal or (2) in the case of an Intervening Event, that such changes would not change the determination of the Company’s Board of Directors of the need for a Recommendation Withdrawal in response to such Intervening Event, as applicable. In the event of any material revisions to such Superior Proposal or material changes related to such Intervening Event, the Company shall be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and Merger Sub and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.2(f) with respect to such new written notice, except that the four (4) Business Day period referred to in this Section 5.2(f) shall be reduced to two (2) Business Days. (Page 44) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_3 | SECTION 7.03 No Solicitation. <omitted> ( g ) Prior to effecting an Adverse Recommendation Change with respect to a Superior Proposal or terminating this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01(d)(ii) in order to enter into an Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal, (i) the Company shall notify Parent in writing that it intends to effect an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01(d)(ii), as applicable, (ii) the Company shall provide Parent a summary of the material terms and conditions of such Superior Proposal (including the consideration offered therein and the identity of the person or “group” making the Superior Proposal) and an unredacted copy of the Acquisition Agreement, (iii) if requested to do so by Parent, for a period of three (3) Business Days following delivery of such notice, the Company shall discuss and negotiate in good faith, and shall make its Representatives available to discuss and negotiate in good faith, with Parent and Parent’s Representatives, any bona fide proposed modifications to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and (iv) no earlier than the end of such three (3)-Business Day period, the Company Board shall determine, after considering the terms of any proposed amendment or modification to this Agreement proposed by Parent during such three (3)-Business Day period and in consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisors, that such Superior Proposal still constitutes a Superior Proposal (it being understood and agreed that any changes to the financial or other material terms of a proposal that was previously the subject of a notice hereunder shall require a new notice to Parent as provided above, but with respect to the first such subsequent notice, references herein to the “three (3) Business Day” period shall be deemed a “two (2)-Business Day” period, and with respect to each subsequent notice thereafter, such references shall be deemed to be a “one (1)-Business Day” period. (Page 27) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_136 | Section 6.1 Company Board Recommendation. <omitted> (b) At any time prior to accepting for payment such number of Shares validly tendered and not properly withdrawn pursuant to the Offer as satisfies the Minimum Condition (the “Offer Acceptance Time”): <omitted> (b) At any time prior to accepting for payment such number of Shares validly tendered and not properly withdrawn pursuant to the Offer as satisfies the Minimum Condition (the “Offer Acceptance Time”): (i) if the Company has received a written Acquisition Proposal (which Acquisition Proposal did not result from a breach in any material respect of Section 5.3) from any Person that has not been withdrawn, <omitted> (B) the Company may terminate this Agreement to enter into a Specified Agreement with respect to such Superior Offer, if and only if: (1) the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisors, that such Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Offer and the failure to do so would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties of the Company Board under applicable Legal Requirements; (2) the Company shall have given Parent prior written notice of its intention to consider making a Company Adverse Change Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e) at least three business days prior to making any such Company Adverse Change Recommendation or termination (a “Determination Notice”) (which notice shall not constitute a Company Adverse Change Recommendation); and (3) (x) the Company shall have provided to Parent a summary of the material terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal in accordance with Section 5.3(d) and provided to Parent the latest draft of any documentation being negotiated in connection with the applicable Acquisition Proposal, (y) the Company shall have given Parent the three business days after the Determination Notice to propose revisions to the terms of this Agreement or make another proposal and shall have made its Representatives reasonably available to negotiate in good faith with Parent (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) with respect to such proposed revisions or other proposal, if any, and (z) after considering the results of any such negotiations and giving effect to any proposals made in writing by Parent, after consultation with outside legal counsel and financial advisors, the Company Board shall have determined, in good faith, that such Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Offer 43 and that the failure to make the Company Adverse Change Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e) would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties of the Company Board under applicable Legal Requirements. Issuance of any “stop, look and listen” communication by or on behalf of the Company pursuant to Rule 14d-9(f) shall not be considered a Company Adverse Change Recommendation and shall not require the giving of a Determination Notice or compliance with the procedures set forth in this Section 6.1 to the extent that any such communication expressly reaffirms the Company Board Recommendation. The provisions of this Section 6.1(b)(i) shall also apply to any material amendment to any Acquisition Proposal, which shall require a new Determination Notice, except that the references to three business days shall be deemed to be two business days, during which time the Company and its Representatives shall again comply with clause (3) above; and
Section 8.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the Effective Time: <omitted>
(e) by the Company, at any time prior to the Offer Acceptance Time, in order to accept a Superior Offer and enter into a binding written definitive acquisition agreement providing for the consummation of a transaction constituting a Superior Offer (a “Specified Agreement”); provided, that the Company has complied in all material respects with the requirements of Section 5.3 and Section 6.1(b)(i) with respect to such Superior Offer and, concurrently with such termination, pays the fee specified in Section 8.3(b)(i); (Page 59) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
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<omitted>
(d) The Company Board or the Company Special Committee, as applicable, shall only be entitled to effect an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(h) if, prior to the time the Required Company Stockholder Approvals are obtained, but not after:
(i) (A) the Company has provided, at least three (3) Business Days advance written notice (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change”) to Parent that the Company intends to take such action in response to a Superior Proposal pursuant to Section 6.02(c) (it being understood that the delivery of a Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change and any amendment or update thereto and the determination to so deliver such notice, amendment or update will not, by itself, constitute an Adverse Recommendation Change), which notice includes, as applicable, written notice of the material terms of such Superior Proposal which enabled the Company Board or the Company Special Committee, as applicable, to make the determination that the Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal, the identity of the Person who made such Superior Proposal and which notice shall attach the most current version of the relevant transaction agreement, and, if applicable, copies of all relevant documents relating thereto including any related financing commitments, (B) during the three (3) Business Day period following the time of Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change, the Company shall have, and shall have caused its directors, officers, employees and Representatives to, negotiate with Parent in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Commitment Letters and Guaranty so that such Superior Proposal ceases to constitute
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a Superior Proposal; and (C) following the end of the three (3) Business Day period described in the preceding clause (B), the Company Board (upon the recommendation of the Company Special Committee) shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with its financial and outside legal advisors (including the Special Committee Financial Advisor), taking into account any changes to this Agreement and the Commitment Letters and Guaranty irrevocably offered in writing by Parent in response to the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change or otherwise, that the Superior Proposal giving rise to the Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change continues to constitute a Superior Proposal; provided, however, that in the event that the Acquisition Proposal to which this provision applies is thereafter modified in any material respect by the party making such Acquisition Proposal, the Company shall provide written notice of and the material terms with respect to such modified Acquisition Proposal to Parent and shall again comply with this Section 6.02(d) and provide Parent with an additional two (2) Business Days’ notice prior to effecting any Adverse Recommendation Change or effecting a termination pursuant to Section 8.01(h) (and shall do so for each such subsequent amendment or modification). (Pages 61-62) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_37 | Section 5.2 No Solicitation; Company Change in Recommendation <omitted> provided, that the Company Board of Directors shall not be entitled to make such a Company Change of Recommendation or cause any termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e) (A) unless the Company shall have given Parent at least four Business Days’ written notice (a “Company Superior Proposal Notice”) advising Parent of its intention to make such a Company Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement, which Company Superior Proposal Notice shall include a description of the terms and conditions of the Company Superior Proposal that is the basis for the proposed action of the Company Board of Directors, the identity of the Person making the Company Superior Proposal and a copy of any proposed definitive agreement for such Company Superior Proposal or other material correspondence, if any, and (B) unless, at the end of the four-Business Day period following the delivery of such Company Superior Proposal Notice (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice Period”), after taking into account any firm commitments made by Parent in writing to amend the terms of this Agreement during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period, the Company Board of Directors determines in good faith after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisors that the Company Superior Proposal giving rise to the Company Superior Proposal Notice continues to constitute a Company Superior Proposal and that the failure of the Company Board of Directors to make a Company Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement would be inconsistent with the standard of conduct required of the Company Board of Directors under applicable Law; provided, that any material modifications to the terms of the Company Superior Proposal shall commence a new Company Superior Proposal Notice Period of two Business Days. During the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period, if requested by Parent, the Company shall, and shall direct its Representatives to, negotiate with Parent in good faith to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that, in the case of a Company Superior Proposal, such Company Superior Proposal ceases to constitute a Company Superior Proposal. (Page 26) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_65 | Section 7.03 No Solicitation; Other Offers. <omitted> (e) The Board of Directors shall not make an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 11.01(d)(i), unless (i) the Company notifies Parent in writing, at least three (3) Business Days before taking that action, of its intention to do so, specifying in reasonable detail the reasons for such Adverse Recommendation Change and/or such termination (which notice shall not constitute an Adverse Recommendation Change or termination), <omitted> (iv) the Company has negotiated, and has caused its Representatives to negotiate, reasonably and in good faith with Parent during such notice period any revisions to the terms of this Agreement that Parent proposes and has not withdrawn in response to such Superior Proposal and that would be binding on Parent if accepted by the Company and (v) following the end of such notice period, the Board of Directors shall have determined, in consultation with outside legal counsel and its independent financial advisor, and giving due consideration to such revisions proposed by Parent, that in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made in connection with a Superior Proposal or a termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 11.01(d)(i), such Superior Proposal would nevertheless continue to constitute a Superior Proposal (assuming such revisions proposed by Parent and not withdrawn were to be given effect) (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notification from the Company; provided that for the purposes of such new notification all references to “three (3) Business Days” shall be deemed to be “two Business Days”) (Page 31) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_42 | Section 6.03 Company Recommendation. <omitted> (ii) No Adverse Recommendation Change pursuant to Section 6.03(b)(i) may be made and no termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(h) may be made: (A) until after the third Business Day following written notice from the Company (the “Superior Proposal Notice Period”) advising Parent that the Company Board intends to make an Adverse Recommendation Change and/or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(h) (a “Notice of Superior Proposal”) and specifying the reasons therefor, including the material terms and conditions of, and the identity of the Third Party making, such Superior Proposal, and a copy of any other material transaction documents (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or any other material term of such Superior Proposal shall require a new Notice of Superior Proposal and the Superior Proposal Notice Period shall be deemed to have recommenced on the date of such new Notice of Superior Proposal, provided that, in such case the Superior Proposal Notice Period shall be only (x) two Business Days following each of up to two new Notices of Superior Proposal and (y) one Business Day following any additional Notice of Superior Proposal); 59
(B) unless, during such three Business Day period (or such shorter period that may apply pursuant to the proviso in clause (A) above), the Company shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, to the extent requested by Parent, negotiate with Parent and its Representatives in good faith to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as would enable the Company Board to maintain the Company Recommendation and not make an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement; and (C) unless, following the expiration of such three Business Day period (or such shorter period that may apply pursuant to the proviso in clause (A) above), the Company Board has considered in good faith Parent’s proposal, if any, to adjust the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with a financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that after giving effect to all of the adjustments to the terms in this Agreement proposed in writing by Parent and Merger Sub in response to such Acquisition Proposal, the Acquisition Proposal continues to be a Superior Proposal (it being understood and agreed that if Parent makes a proposal to adjust the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Company Board determines that such Acquisition Proposal no longer constitutes a Superior Proposal, Parent, Merger Sub and the Company shall promptly enter into amendments to such agreements to embody the terms of such (Pages 63-64) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_124 | 7.1 Shareholder Approvals. <omitted> (c) <omitted>
Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the receipt of the Requisite SB Shareholder Approval, SB’s board of directors may make an Adverse Recommendation Change <omitted> (C) SB’s board of directors provides written notice (a “Notice of Recommendation Change”) to Buyer of its receipt of the Superior Proposal and its intent to announce an Adverse Recommendation Change on the third business day following delivery of such notice, which notice shall specify the material terms and conditions of the Superior Proposal (and include a copy thereof with all accompanying documentation, if in writing) and identify the Person or Group making such Superior Proposal (it being understood that any amendment to any material term of such Acquisition Proposal shall require a new Notice of Recommendation Change, except that, in such case, the three business day period referred to in this clause (C) and in clauses (D) and (E) shall be reduced to two business days following the giving of such new Notice of Recommendation Change); (D) after providing such Notice of Recommendation Change, SB shall negotiate in good faith with Buyer (if requested by Buyer) and provide Buyer reasonable opportunity during the subsequent three business day period to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement as would enable SB’s board of directors to proceed without an Adverse Recommendation Change (provided, however, that Buyer shall not be required to propose any such adjustments); and (E) SB’s board of directors, following such three business day period, again determines in good faith, after consultation with outside counsel, that such Acquisition Proposal nonetheless continues to constitute a Superior Proposal and that failure to take such action would be inconsistent with their fiduciary duties to SB and its shareholders under applicable Law. <omitted>
9.1 Termination. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, and notwithstanding the approval of this Agreement by the shareholders of SB, this Agreement may be terminated and the Merger abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time: <omitted> (f) By SB, prior to the Requisite SB Shareholder Approval (and provided that SB has complied in all material respects with Section 7.1 (including the provisions of Section 7.1(b) regarding the requirements for making an Adverse Recommendation Change)) and Section 7.3, in order to enter into a Superior Proposal. (Page 21) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_120 | 5.4 No Solicitation. <omitted> (e) Company Board Recommendation Change; Entry into Alternative Acquisition Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval: <omitted> (ii) if the Company has received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal, whether during the Go-Shop Period or after the No-Shop Period Start Date, that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal; or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal substantially concurrently with the termination of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) shall not take any action described in the foregoing clauses (A) or (B) unless: <omitted> (3) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Proposal Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.4(e)(ii) absent any revision to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, which notice will specify the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, including the identity of the Person or “group” of Persons making such Acquisition Proposal, the material terms thereof and copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal; and (ii) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Proposal Notice Period, must have (1) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent desires to so negotiate) to offer such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Financing Letters and/or the Guaranty so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (2) taken into account any adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Financing Letters and/or the Guaranty proposed by Parent and other information provided by Parent during the Proposal Notice Period, in each case, that are offered in writing by Parent, no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central time) on the last day of the Proposal Notice Period, in a manner that would constitute a binding agreement between the parties if accepted by the Company (Page 71)
5.4 No Solicitation. <omitted> at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval: <omitted> (ii) if the Company has received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal, <omitted> that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded <omitted> is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may <omitted> (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal substantially concurrently with the termination of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) shall not take any action described in the foregoing clauses (A) or (B) unless: <omitted> (3) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance <omitted> to the effect that the Company Board <omitted> has <omitted> received a <omitted> a Superior Proposal; and <omitted> resolved to <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.4(e)(ii) <omitted> (ii) prior to effecting such <omitted> termination, the Company <omitted> must have <omitted> negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith <omitted> to offer such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Page 71)
5.4 No Solicitation. <omitted> (e) Company Board Recommendation Change; Entry into Alternative Acquisition Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval: <omitted> (e) Company Board Recommendation Change; Entry into Alternative Acquisition Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval: <omitted> (ii) if the Company has received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal, whether during the Go-Shop Period or after the No-Shop Period Start Date, that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal; or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal substantially concurrently with the termination of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) shall not take any action described in the foregoing clauses (A) or (B) unless: <omitted> (3) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Proposal Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.4(e)(ii) absent any revision to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, which notice will specify the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, including the identity of the Person or “group” of Persons making such Acquisition Proposal, the material terms thereof and copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal; and (ii) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Proposal Notice Period, must have (1) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent desires to so negotiate) to offer such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Financing Letters and/or the Guaranty so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (2) taken into account any adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Financing Letters and/or the Guaranty proposed by Parent and other information provided by Parent during the Proposal Notice Period, in each case, that are offered in writing by Parent, no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central time) on the last day of the Proposal Notice Period, in a manner that would constitute a binding agreement between the parties if accepted by the Company; provided, however, that in the event of any material modifications to such Acquisition Proposal (it being understood that any change to the financial terms of such proposal shall be deemed a material modification), the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(e)(ii)(3) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Proposal Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be two (2) Business Days); (Page 71)
5.4 No Solicitation. <omitted> at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval: <omitted> (ii) if the Company has received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal, <omitted> that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded <omitted> is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may <omitted> (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal substantially concurrently with the termination of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) shall not take any action described in the foregoing clauses (A) or (B) unless: <omitted> the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance <omitted> to the effect that the Company Board <omitted> has <omitted> received a <omitted> Superior Proposal; <omitted> (it being understood that any change to the financial terms of such proposal shall be deemed a material modification), the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(e)(ii)(3) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Proposal Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be two (2) Business Days); (Page 71) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_89 | SECTION 5.02. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (ii) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.02 to the contrary, at any time prior to obtaining the Company RequisiteVote, if the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, that an unsolicited, bona fide written Acquisition Proposal, received from any Person after the date of this Agreement that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.02, constitutes a Superior Proposal, the Company Board may, in response to such Superior Proposal, effect aChange of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c)(i); provided, however, that, prior to taking any of the actions permitted by this Section 5.02(d)(ii), and as a condition precedent to taking any such actions, (A) the Company shall provide Parent with at least four (4) Business Days’ prior written notice of the Company Board’s intention to take such action (which notice shall specify the reasons therefor and include an un redacted copy of any relevant proposed transaction agreements, the identity of the party making such Superior Proposal and the material terms thereof) during which period Parent may propose revisions to the terms of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (it being understood that, in the event of any change to the financing terms or any other material terms of any such Superior Proposal, such notice period shall be extended to ensure that at least two (2) Business Days remain in such notice period following any such change), (B) the Company Board shall have discussed and negotiated, and shall have caused itsRepresentatives to discuss and negotiate, in good faith with Parent during such notice period to the extent Parent reasonably desires to discuss and negotiate and (C) the Company Board, at or after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the final day of such notice period, shall have considered in good faith the effect of any offer proposed by Parent to amend the terms of this Agreement (such amendment, the“Offered Amendment”) and shall have determined, after consideration and consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel, and taking into consideration such Offered Amendment, that any such Acquisition Proposal continues to constitute a SuperiorProposal and that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with the Company Board’s fiduciary duties under applicable Law. <omitted> SECTION 8.01. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the Merger may be abandoned at any time prior to theEffective Time, whether before or after the Company Requisite Vote is obtained: <omitted> (c) by the Company: (i) prior to the time the Company Requisite Vote is obtained and subject to the Company being in compliance with Section 5.02, in order to accept a Superior Proposal and enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal; (Page 56)
SECTION 5.02. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (ii) <omitted> if the Company Board determines <omitted> that an <omitted> Acquisition Proposal <omitted> constitutes a Superior Proposal, the Company Board may <omitted> terminate this Agreement <omitted> provided, however, <omitted> (A) the Company shall provide Parent with at least four (4) Business Days’ prior written notice of the Company Board’s intention to take such action <omitted> during which period Parent may propose revisions to the terms of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement <omitted> SECTION 8.01. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated <omitted> (c) by the Company: (i) prior to the time the Company Requisite Vote is obtained and subject to the Company being in compliance with Section 5.02, in order to accept a Superior Proposal and enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal; (Page 56)
SECTION 5.02. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (ii) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.02 to the contrary, at any time prior to obtaining the Company Requisite Vote, if the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, that an unsolicited, bona fide written Acquisition Proposal, received from any Person after the date of this Agreement that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.02, constitutes a Superior Proposal, the Company Board may, in response to such Superior Proposal, effect aChange of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c)(i); provided, however, that, prior to taking any of the actions permitted by this Section 5.02(d)(ii), and as a condition precedent to taking any such actions, (A) the Company shall provideParent with at least four (4) Business Days’ prior written notice of the Company Board’s intention to take such action (which notice shall specify the reasons therefor and include an unredacted copy of any relevant proposed transaction agreements, the identity of the party making such Superior Proposal and the material terms thereof) during which period Parent may propose revisions to the terms of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (it being understood that, in the event of any change to the financing terms or any other material terms of any such Superior Proposal, such notice period shall be extended to ensure that at least two (2) Business Days remain in such notice period following any such change) <omitted> SECTION 8.01. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the Merger may be abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time, whether before or after the Company Requisite Vote is obtained: <omitted> (c) by the Company: (i) prior to the time the Company Requisite Vote is obtained and subject to the Company being in compliance with Section 5.02, in order to accept a Superior Proposal and enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal; (Page 56)
SECTION 5.02. Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (ii) <omitted> if the Company Board determines <omitted> an <omitted> Acquisition Proposal <omitted> constitutes a Superior Proposal, the Company Board may <omitted> terminate this Agreement <omitted> provided, however <omitted> the Company shall provide Parent with <omitted> notice <omitted> (it being understood that, in the event of any change to the financing terms or any other material terms of any such Superior Proposal, such notice period shall be extended to ensure that at least two (2) Business Days remain in such notice period following any such change) <omitted> SECTION 8.01. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated <omitted> (c) by the Company: (i) prior to the time the Company Requisite Vote is obtained and subject to the Company being in compliance with Section 5.02, in order to accept a Superior Proposal and enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal; (Page 56) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_143 | Section 6.3 No Solicitation by the Company.
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(e) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval:
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(ii) in response to a bona fide written Company Competing Proposal from a third party that has not been withdrawn, was received after the date hereof, was not solicited at any time following the execution of this Agreement and did not result from a breach (other than a de minimis breach) of the obligations set forth in this Section 6.3, the Company Board may effect a Company Change of Recommendation; provided, however, that such Company Change of Recommendation may not be made unless and until: (A) the Company Board determines in good faith after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel that such Company Competing Proposal is a Company Superior Proposal; 59
(B) the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel, that failure to effect a Company Change of Recommendation in response to such Company Superior Proposal would be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties of the directors under applicable Law; (C) the Company provides Parent written notice of such proposed action three (3) Business Days in advance, which notice shall set forth in writing that the Company Board intends to take such action, which notice shall include the identity of the Person making such Company Competing Proposal and a copy of such proposal and a draft of the definitive agreement to be entered into in connection therewith (or, if not in writing, the material terms and conditions thereof); (D) during the three (3) Business Day period commencing on the date of Parent’s receipt of the notice specified in clause (C) above (subject to any applicable extensions), the Company negotiates (and causes its officers, employees, financial advisor, outside legal counsel and other Representatives to negotiate) in good faith with Parent (to the extent Parent wishes to negotiate) to make such adjustments, amendments or revisions to the terms of this Agreement so that the Company Competing Proposal that is the subject of the notice specified in clause (C) above ceases to be a Company Superior Proposal; (E) at the end of the three (3) Business Day period, prior to taking action to effect a Company Change of Recommendation, the Company Board takes into account any adjustments, amendments or revisions to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent in writing, and determines in good faith after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel, that the Company Competing Proposal remains a Company Superior Proposal and that the failure to effect a Company Change of Recommendation in response to such Company Superior Proposal would be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties of the directors under applicable Law; provided that if there is any material development with respect to such Company Competing Proposal, the Company shall, in each case, be required to deliver to Parent an additional notice consistent with that described in clause (C) above and a new negotiation period under clause (C) above shall commence (except that the original three (3) Business Day notice period referred to in clause (C) above shall instead be equal to the longer of (1) one (1) Business Day and (2) the period remaining under the first and original three (3) Business Day notice period of clause (C) above, during which time the Company shall be required to comply with the requirements of clause (D) above and this clause anew with respect to such additional notice (but substituting the time periods therein with the foregoing extended period)); and 60
(F) in the case of the Company terminating this Agreement to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to a Company Superior Proposal, the Company shall have paid, or caused the payment of, the Company Termination Fee; (Pages 63-65) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_86 | Section 5.04 Company Recommendation. <omitted>
(b) Superior Proposal. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, at any time prior to the receipt of the Company Shareholder Approval, the Company Board (or any duly authorized committee thereof) may, in response to the receipt of a bona fide, written Competing Proposal received after the date hereof that did not result from a breach of Section 5.03(a) and is not withdrawn, make a Change of Company Recommendation (and, if so desired by the Company Board (or any duly authorized committee thereof) terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.01(d) in order to cause the Company to enter into a binding and definitive written Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Competing Proposal), only if: <omitted>
(ii) the Company provides Parent written notice at least four (4) Business Days prior to effecting a Change of Company Recommendation of the Company Board’s intention to take such action (a “Notice of Change of Recommendation”), which notice shall identify the person making such Competing Proposal and include a copy of all definitive agreements to effect such Superior Proposal to which the Company or any Company Subsidiary would be a party and any financing commitments to which the person making such Competing Proposal would be a party (subject to customary redactions to debt financing commitments) (it being agreed that neither the delivery of the Notice of Change of Recommendation by the Company nor the public disclosure thereof shall constitute a Change of Company Recommendation); (iii) if requested by Parent, prior to effecting such Change of Company Recommendation, the Company shall, and shall direct its applicable Representatives to, negotiate with Parent in good faith during the four (4) Business Days commencing on the date of delivery of the Notice of Change of Recommendation regarding adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement proposed by Parent in writing; (Page 19)
Section 5.04 Company Recommendation. <omitted>
(b) Superior Proposal. <omitted> the Company Board (or any duly authorized committee thereof) may, in response to the receipt of a <omitted> Competing Proposal <omitted> that did not result from a breach of Section 5.03(a) <omitted> terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.01(d) in order to cause the Company to enter into a binding and definitive written Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Competing Proposal), only if: <omitted>
(ii) the Company provides Parent <omitted>notice at least four (4) Business Days prior to effecting a Change of Company Recommendation of the Company Board’s intention to take such action (a “Notice of Change of Recommendation”) <omitted> (iii) if requested by Parent, prior to effecting such Change of Company Recommendation, the Company shall <omitted> negotiate with Parent in good faith during the four (4) Business Days <omitted> regarding adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Page 19)
Section 5.04 Company Recommendation. <omitted>
(b) Superior Proposal. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, at any time prior to the receipt of the Company Shareholder Approval, the Company Board (or any duly authorized committee thereof) may, in response to the receipt of a bona fide, written Competing Proposal received after the date hereof that did not result from a breach of Section 5.03(a) and is not withdrawn, make a Change of Company Recommendation (and, if so desired by the Company Board (or any duly authorized committee thereof) terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.01(d) in order to cause the Company to enter into a binding and definitive written Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Competing Proposal), only if: <omitted>
(ii) the Company provides Parent written notice at least four (4) Business Days prior to effecting a Change of Company Recommendation of the Company Board’s intention to take such action (a “Notice of Change of Recommendation”), which notice shall identify the person making such Competing Proposal and include a copy of all definitive agreements to effect such Superior Proposal to which the Company or any Company Subsidiary would be a party and any financing commitments to which the person making such Competing Proposal would be a party (subject to customary redactions to debt financing commitments) (it being agreed that neither the delivery of the Notice of Change of Recommendation by the Company nor the public disclosure thereof shall constitute a Change of Company Recommendation); (iii) if requested by Parent, prior to effecting such Change of Company Recommendation, the Company shall, and shall direct its applicable Representatives to, negotiate with Parent in good faith during the four (4) Business Days commencing on the date of delivery of the Notice of Change of Recommendation regarding adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement proposed by Parent in writing; 39 (iv) no earlier than the end of the four (4) Business Day period beginning after the delivery of the Notice of Change of Recommendation, the Company Board (or any duly authorized committee thereof) determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial advisors and outside legal counsel and after considering any proposed amendments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement proposed by Parent in writing during such four (4) Business Day period, that (A) failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law and (B) such Competing Proposal continues to constitute a Superior Proposal; provided, that any change to the financial terms (including any change to the amount or form of consideration payable) or other material amendment to the terms of such Competing Proposal (whether or not in response to any changes proposed by Parent pursuant to clause (iii)) shall require a new Notice of Change of Recommendation and an additional two (2) Business Day period from the date of such notice during which the terms of clause (i) through (iv) shall apply mutatis mutandis (other than the number of days). (Page 19)
Section 5.04 Company Recommendation. <omitted>
(b) Superior Proposal. <omitted> the Company Board (or any duly authorized committee thereof) may, in response to the receipt of a <omitted> Competing Proposal <omitted> that did not result from a breach of Section 5.03(a) <omitted> terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.01(d) in order to cause the Company to enter into a binding and definitive written Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Competing Proposal), only if: <omitted>
<omitted> provided, that any change to the financial terms (including any change to the amount or form of consideration payable) or other material amendment to the terms of such Competing Proposal (whether or not in response to any changes proposed by Parent pursuant to clause (iii)) shall require a new Notice of Change of Recommendation and an additional two (2) Business Day period from the date of such notice during which the terms of clause (i) through (iv) shall apply mutatis mutandis (other than the number of days). (Page 19) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_50 | 7.5 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (b ) No Change in Recommendation or Alternative Acquisition Agreement . Except as permitted in this Section 7.5(b), neither the Company Board, the Hospitality Board nor any of their committees shall: (i) (A) withhold, withdraw, qualify or modify (or publicly propose or resolve to withhold, withdraw, qualify or modify), in a manner adverse to Parent, the Company Board Recommendation or the Hospitality Board Recommendation, (B) authorize, approve, adopt or recommend or otherwise declare advisable (or publicly propose or resolve to authorize, approve, adopt or recommend or otherwise declare advisable) any Acquisition Proposal or (C) fail to include the Company Board Recommendation and the Hospitality Board Recommendation in the Joint Proxy Statement (either of the foregoing, a “Change of Recommendation”); or ( i i ) except as expressly permitted by, and after compliance with this Section 7.5, authorize, approve, adopt or recommend or otherwise declare advisable (or publicly propose or resolve to authorize, approve, adopt or recommend or otherwise declare advisable), or cause or permit any Paired Entity or any Paired Entities Subsidiary to enter into, any Alternative Acquisition Agreement (other than an Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement entered into in compliance with Section 7.5(a)). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the Company Board or the Hospitality Board may, prior to but not after the time the Requisite Vote is obtained, (A) make a Change of Recommendation if an Intervening Event has occurred and if, after consulting with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, the Company Board or the Hospitality Board determines in good faith that the failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with such directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law or (B) if the Paired Entities have not breached this Section 7.5(c) and have not breached the other subsections of this Section 7.5 in any material respect, make a Change of Recommendation and/or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(i) if the Paired Entities receive an Acquisition Proposal (not resulting from a breach of this Section 7.5) that the Company Board and the Hospitality Board have determined in good faith, after consulting with their financial advisor and outside legal counsel, (x) constitutes a Superior Proposal after having complied with, and giving effect to all of the adjustments which may be offered by Parent pursuant to, this Section 7.5(b) and such Acquisition Proposal is not withdrawn and (y) the failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with such directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law; provided that neither the Company Board nor the Hospitality Board may take any such action unless prior to making such Change of Recommendation or authorizing such termination to enter into a definitive written agreement providing for the implementation of such Superior Proposal pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(i), (I) the Paired Entities provide prior written notice (“Notice Period Commencement Notice”) to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) of their intention to take such action, which notice shall include, in the case of a Superior Proposal, the name of the person or group making the Superior Proposal and substantial final draft of the definitive agreement reflecting such Superior Proposal and, in the case of an Intervening Event, a reasonably detailed description of such Intervening Event, (II) if requested by Parent, during the Notice Period the Paired Entities shall, and shall direct their Representatives to, negotiate with Parent in good faith should Parent propose to make amendments or other revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that, in the case of a Superior Proposal, such Acquisition Proposal no longer constitutes a Superior Proposal and, in the case of an Intervening Event, the failure to take such action is no longer reasonably likely to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law as determined in the good faith judgment of the Company Board or the Hospitality Board after consulting with their financial advisor and outside legal counsel and (III) the Company Board and the Hospitality Board has taken into account any amendments or other revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement agreed to by Parent in writing prior to the end of the Notice Period and (1) the Company Board and the Hospitality Board determined in good faith that, after consulting with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, in the case of an Intervening Event, a failure to make such Change of Recommendation continues to be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and (2) the Company Board and the Hospitality Board determined in good faith that, after consulting with their financial advisor and outside legal counsel, in the case of an Acquisition Proposal, the Acquisition Proposal giving rise to such Change of Recommendation continues to constitute a Superior Proposal and the failure to make such Change of Recommendation continues to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law; it being understood that any change to the financial terms or any other material amendments or other material revisions to any Acquisition Proposal will be deemed to be a new Acquisition Proposal, including for purposes of the Notice Period; provided, however, that, subsequent to the initial Notice Period, the Notice Period shall be reduced to two (2) Business Days following receipt by Parent of any such new Notice Period Commencement Notice. (Page 59)
7.5 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (b ) No Change in Recommendation or Alternative Acquisition Agreement . <omitted> the Company Board or the Hospitality Board may, prior to but not after the time the Requisite Vote is obtained, <omitted> terminate this Agreement <omitted> if the Paired Entities receive an Acquisition Proposal <omitted> that <omitted> constitutes a Superior Proposal <omitted> provided that neither the Company Board nor the Hospitality Board may take any such action unless prior to <omitted> authorizing such termination to enter into a definitive written agreement providing for the implementation of such Superior Proposal <omitted>, (I) the Paired Entities provide prior written notice (“Notice Period Commencement Notice”) to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) of their intention to take such action, <omitted> (II) if requested by Parent, during the Notice Period the Paired Entities shall, and shall direct their Representatives to, negotiate with Parent in good faith should Parent propose to make amendments or other revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Page 59)
7.5 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (b ) No Change in Recommendation or Alternative Acquisition Agreement . Except as permitted in this Section 7.5(b), neither the Company Board, the Hospitality Board nor any of their committees shall: (i) (A) withhold, withdraw, qualify or modify (or publicly propose or resolve to withhold, withdraw, qualify or modify), in a manner adverse to Parent, the Company Board Recommendation or the Hospitality Board Recommendation, (B) authorize, approve, adopt or recommend or otherwise declare advisable (or publicly propose or resolve to authorize, approve, adopt or recommend or otherwise declare advisable) any Acquisition Proposal or (C) fail to include the Company Board Recommendation and the Hospitality Board Recommendation in the Joint Proxy Statement (either of the foregoing, a “Change of Recommendation”); or ( i i ) except as expressly permitted by, and after compliance with this Section 7.5, authorize, approve, adopt or recommend or otherwise declare advisable (or publicly propose or resolve to authorize, approve, adopt or recommend or otherwise declare advisable), or cause or permit any Paired Entity or any Paired Entities Subsidiary to enter into, any Alternative Acquisition Agreement (other than an Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement entered into in compliance with Section 7.5(a)). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the Company Board or the Hospitality Board may, prior to but not after the time the Requisite Vote is obtained, (A) make a Change of Recommendation if an Intervening Event has occurred and if, after consulting with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, the Company Board or the Hospitality Board determines in good faith that the failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with such directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law or (B) if the Paired Entities have not breached this Section 7.5(c) and have not breached the other subsections of this Section 7.5 in any material respect, make a Change of Recommendation and/or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(i) if the Paired Entities receive an Acquisition Proposal (not resulting from a breach of this Section 7.5) that the Company Board and the Hospitality Board have determined in good faith, after consulting with their financial advisor and outside legal counsel, (x) constitutes a Superior Proposal after having complied with, and giving effect to all of the adjustments which may be offered by Parent pursuant to, this Section 7.5(b) and such Acquisition Proposal is not withdrawn and (y) the failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with such directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law; provided that neither the Company Board nor the Hospitality Board may take any such action unless prior to making such Change of Recommendation or authorizing such termination to enter into a definitive written agreement providing for the implementation of such Superior Proposal pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(i), (I) the Paired Entities provide prior written notice (“Notice Period Commencement Notice”) to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) of their intention to take such action, which notice shall include, in the case of a Superior Proposal, the name of the person or group making the Superior Proposal and substantial final draft of the definitive agreement reflecting such Superior Proposal and, in the case of an Intervening Event, a reasonably detailed description of such Intervening Event, (II) if requested by Parent, during the Notice Period the Paired Entities shall, and shall direct their Representatives to, negotiate with Parent in good faith should Parent propose to make amendments or other revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that, in the case of a Superior Proposal, such Acquisition Proposal no longer constitutes a Superior Proposal and, in the case of an Intervening Event, the failure to take such action is no longer reasonably likely to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law as determined in the good faith judgment of the Company Board or the Hospitality Board after consulting with their financial advisor and outside legal counsel and (III) the Company Board and the Hospitality Board has taken into account any amendments or other revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement agreed to by Parent in writing prior to the end of the Notice Period and (1) the Company Board and the Hospitality Board determined in good faith that, after consulting with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, in the case of an Intervening Event, a failure to make such Change of Recommendation continues to be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and (2) the Company Board and the Hospitality Board determined in good faith that, after consulting with their financial advisor and outside legal counsel, in the case of an Acquisition Proposal, the Acquisition Proposal giving rise to such Change of Recommendation continues to constitute a Superior Proposal and the failure to make such Change of Recommendation continues to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law; it being understood that any change to the financial terms or any other material amendments or other material revisions to any Acquisition Proposal will be deemed to be a new Acquisition Proposal, including for purposes of the Notice Period; provided, however, that, subsequent to the initial Notice Period, the Notice Period shall be reduced to two (2) Business Days following receipt by Parent of any such new Notice Period Commencement Notice. (Page 59)
7.5 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (b ) No Change in Recommendation or Alternative Acquisition Agreement . <omitted> the Company Board or the Hospitality Board may, prior to but not after the time the Requisite Vote is obtained, <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(i) if the Paired Entities receive an Acquisition Proposal (not resulting from a breach of this Section 7.5) that the Company Board and the Hospitality Board have determined <omitted> constitutes a Superior Proposal <omitted> ; provided that <omitted> (I) the Paired Entities provide prior written notice (“Notice Period Commencement Notice”) to Parent <omitted> it being understood that any change to the financial terms or any other material amendments or other material revisions to any Acquisition Proposal will be deemed to be a new Acquisition Proposal, including for purposes of the Notice Period; provided, however, that, subsequent to the initial Notice Period, the Notice Period shall be reduced to two (2) Business Days following receipt by Parent of any such new Notice Period Commencement Notice. (Page 59) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_55 | Section 7.1 Company Board Recommendation. <omitted> (B) the Company shall have given Parent prior written notice of its intention to make a Company Adverse Change Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(d)(i) at least four (4) Business Days prior to making any such Company Adverse Change Recommendation or termination (a “Determination Notice”) (which notice shall not constitute a Company Adverse Change Recommendation); (Page 45)
Section 7.1 Company Board Recommendation. <omitted> (B) the Company shall have given Parent prior written notice of its intention to <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(d)(i) at least four (4) Business Days prior to <omitted> termination (a “Determination Notice”) (Page 45)
Section 7.1 Company Board Recommendation. <omitted> With respect to Section 7.1(b)(i)(C), if there are any material amendments, revisions or changes to the terms of any such Superior Offer, the Company shall notify Parent of each such material amendment, revision or change and the applicable four (4) Business Day period shall be extended until at least two (2) Business Days after the time that Parent receives notification from the Company of each such amendment, revision or change to the terms of such Acquisition Proposal; (Page 45)
Section 7.1 Company Board Recommendation. <omitted> With respect to Section 7.1(b)(i)(C), if there are any material amendments, revisions or changes to the terms of any such Superior Offer, the Company shall notify Parent of each such material amendment, revision or change and the applicable four (4) Business Day period shall be extended until at least two (2) Business Days after the time that Parent receives notification from the Company of each such amendment, revision or change to the terms of such Acquisition Proposal; (Page 45) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_25 | Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time prior to obtaining the Company Shareholder Approval, the Company Board may <omitted> (II) cause the Company to enter into an Acquisition Agreement constituting or that may reasonably be expected to lead to a Company Takeover Proposal not obtained in violation of this Section 5.02 and terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c)(ii), <omitted> provided, however, that the Company shall not be entitled to make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or take any action set forth in clause (II) unless (1) the Company has given Parent at least five Business Days’ prior written notice (a “Company Notice of <omitted> Recommendation Change”) (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to any material term of any Superior Company Proposal shall require a new Company Notice of Recommendation Change and a new notice period (which shall be two Business Days instead of five Business Days)) advising Parent that the Company Board intends to take such action (which notice shall specify the identity of the party making such Superior Company Proposal and the material terms thereof and, in the case of an Intervening Event, specifying the details thereof), (2) the Company has negotiated, and has caused its Representatives to negotiate, in good faith with Parent during such notice period, to the extent Parent wishes to negotiate, to enable Parent to propose in writing a binding offer to effect revisions to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Superior Company Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Company Proposal or for such Intervening Event to no longer warrant a Company Adverse Recommendation Change, and (3) following the end of such notice period, the Company Board or any committee thereof shall have considered in good faith such binding offer or Intervening Event, and shall have determined that the Superior Company Proposal would continue to constitute a Superior Company Proposal if the revisions proposed in such binding offer were to be given effect or that such Intervening Event continues to warrant a Company Adverse Recommendation Change; (Pages 38-39) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_116 | Section 6.4 No Solicitation by the Company and Company Change in Recommendation <omitted> (f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Company shall not be entitled to make a Company Change in Recommendation pursuant to Section 6.4(e) or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) unless (x) the Company shall have provided to Parent four (4) Business Days prior written notice (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice”), which notice shall not constitute a Company Change in Recommendation, advising Parent that the Company intends to take such action (and the material terms and conditions of any such Company Superior Proposal), the identity of the Person making such Company Acquisition Proposal and copies of all definitive or proposed agreements or other material documents submitted in connection therewith and (y): ( i ) during the four (4) Business Day period, if requested in writing by Parent in good faith, the Company and its Representatives shall have engaged in good faith negotiations with Parent regarding changes to the terms of this Agreement intended by Parent to cause such Company Acquisition Proposal to no longer constitute a Company Superior Proposal; and (ii) the Company Board shall have considered any adjustments to this Agreement that may be proposed in writing by Parent (the “Parent Proposed Changed Terms”) no later than 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on the fourth (4th) Business Day of such four (4) Business Day period and, upon the recommendation of the Special Committee, shall have determined in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisors and outside counsel) that the Company Superior Proposal would continue to constitute a Company Superior Proposal if such Parent Proposed Changed Terms were to be given effect, and that the failure to make the Company Change in Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with the fiduciary obligations of the Company Board under applicable Law. For the avoidance of doubt, any (1) material revisions to the terms of a Company Superior Proposal or (2) material revisions to a Company Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board had determined no longer constitutes a Company Superior Proposal, shall constitute a new Company Acquisition Proposal and shall in each case require the Company to deliver to Parent a new Company Superior Proposal Notice, except that the references to four (4) Business Days in this Section 6.4(f) shall be deemed to be two (2) Business Days. (Page 57) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_8 | 6.3 No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> (iii) prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval, in response to a bona fide written Company Competing Proposal from a third party that was not solicited at any time following the execution of this Agreement and did not arise from a material breach of the obligations set forth in this Section 6.3, if the Company Board (or any committee thereof) so chooses, cause the Company to effect a Company Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(i), if prior to taking such action (A) the Company Board (or any committee thereof) determines in good faith after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel that such Company Competing Proposal is a Company Superior Proposal (taking into account any adjustment to the terms and conditions of the Merger proposed by Parent in response to such Company Competing Proposal), and (B) the Company shall have given notice to Parent that the Company has received such proposal in accordance with Section 6.3(c), specifying the material terms and conditions of such proposal, and, that the Company intends to take such action, and either (1) Parent shall not have proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement prior to the earlier to occur of the scheduled time for the Company Stockholders Meeting and the third Business Day after the date on which such notice is given to Parent, or (2) if Parent within the period described in the foregoing clause (1) shall have proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company Board (or any committee thereof), after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel, shall have determined in good faith that the Company Competing Proposal remains a Company Superior Proposal with respect to Parent’s revised proposal; provided, however, that each time material modifications to the financial terms of a Company Competing Proposal determined to be a Company Superior Proposal are made, the time period set forth in this clause (B) prior to which the Company may effect a Company Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement shall be extended for two Business Days after notification of
such change to Parent; and (Pages 25-26)
6.3 No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> (iii) in response to a <omitted> Company Competing Proposal <omitted> , if the Company Board <omitted> so chooses, cause the Company to <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(i), if prior to taking such action (A) the Company Board <omitted> determines <omitted> that such Company Competing Proposal is a Company Superior Proposal <omitted> and (B) the Company shall have given notice to Parent that the Company has received such proposal <omitted> , and, that the Company intends to take such action, and <omitted> Parent shall <omitted> have proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement prior to <omitted> the third Business Day after the date on which such notice is given to Parent (Pages 25-26)
6.3 No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> (iii) prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval, in response to a bona fide written Company Competing Proposal from a third party that was not solicited at any time following the execution of this Agreement and did not arise from a material breach of the obligations set forth in this Section 6.3, if the Company Board (or any committee thereof) so chooses, cause the Company to effect a Company Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(i), if prior to taking such action (A) the Company Board (or any committee thereof) determines in good faith after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel that such Company Competing Proposal is a Company Superior Proposal (taking into account any adjustment to the terms and conditions of the Merger proposed by Parent in response to such Company Competing Proposal), and (B) the Company shall have given notice to Parent that the Company has received such proposal in accordance with Section 6.3(c), specifying the material terms and conditions of such proposal, and, that the Company intends to take such action, and either (1) Parent shall not have proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement prior to the earlier to occur of the scheduled time for the Company Stockholders Meeting and the third Business Day after the date on which such notice is given to Parent, or (2) if Parent within the period described in the foregoing clause (1) shall have proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company Board (or any committee thereof), after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel, shall have determined in good faith that the Company Competing Proposal remains a Company Superior Proposal with respect to Parent’s revised proposal; provided, however, that each time material modifications to the financial terms of a Company Competing Proposal determined to be a Company Superior Proposal are made, the time period set forth in this clause (B) prior to which the Company may effect a Company Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement shall be extended for two Business Days after notification of
such change to Parent; and (Pages 25-26)
6.3 No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> (iii) <omitted> in response to a <omitted> Company Competing Proposal <omitted> , if the Company Board <omitrted> so chooses, cause the Company to effect a Company Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(i), if prior to taking such action <omitted> (B) the Company shall have given notice to Parent that the Company has received such proposal <omitted> , and, that the Company intends to take such action <omitted> ; provided, however, that each time material modifications to the financial terms of a Company Competing Proposal determined to be a Company Superior Proposal are made, the time period set forth in this clause (B) prior to which the Company may effect a Company Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement shall be extended for two Business Days after notification of such change to Parent (Pages 25-26) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_127 | SECTION 5.02. Solicitation; Change in Recommendation. <omitted>
(d) <omitted> Notwithstanding the foregoing limitations but subject to the Company’s compliance with Section 5.02(e) or Section 5.02(f), as applicable, prior to obtaining the Stockholder Approval, but not after, the Board of Directors of the Company or any committee thereof may <omitted> (II) cause the Company to enter into a Company Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Takeover Proposal that did not result from any material breach of this Section 5.02 and terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.01(d)(ii), in either case if the Board of Directors of the Company or any committee thereof has determined in good faith, after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel, that <omitted> (y) in the case of <omitted> (B) clause (II), such Takeover Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal. <omitted>
(e) Prior to taking any of the actions expressly permitted by Section 5.02(d), in the event such action is proposed to be taken in connection with a Superior Proposal, the Board of Directors of the Company or any committee thereof shall not, and shall cause the Company not to, take any action set forth in Section 5.02(d) clause (I) or clause (II), unless (1) the Company has first given Parent at least three business days’ prior written notice of its intention to take such action (which notice shall specify the reasons therefor and, if relating to a Takeover Proposal, include an unredacted copy of any such Superior Proposal and an unredacted copy of any relevant proposed transaction agreements, the identity of the party making such Superior Proposal and the material terms and conditions thereof), (2) the Company has negotiated, and has caused its Representatives to negotiate, in good faith with Parent during such three business day notice period, to the extent Parent wishes to negotiate, to enable Parent to propose in writing an offer to effect revisions to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal, (3) following the end of such three business day notice period, the Board of Directors of the Company or any committee thereof shall have considered in good faith such offer, and shall have determined in good faith after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel that the Superior Proposal would continue to constitute a Superior Proposal if the revisions proposed in such offer were to be given effect (it being understood that the Company shall be required to comply again with its obligations under the foregoing clauses (1), (2) and (3) in the event of any change to the financial terms or any other material terms of any such Superior Proposal (but the three business day period shall instead be two business days)); provided that any purported termination of this Agreement pursuant to this sentence shall be void and of no force and effect unless the termination is in accordance with Section 7.01 and the Company pays Parent the applicable Company Termination Fee in accordance with Section 7.03 prior to or concurrently with such termination. (Page 44) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_138 | Section 6.04. No Solicitation; Other Offers. <omitted> ( b ) Exceptions. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, at any time prior to receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval: <omitted> (ii) subject to compliance with Section 6.04(c) and Section 6.04(d), the Board of Directors may, (A) in response to an unsolicited bona fide offer, inquiry, proposal or indication of interest with respect to a written Acquisition Proposal not resulting, in whole or in part, from a breach of this Section 6.04, that the Board of Directors has determined in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor, constitutes a Superior Proposal, make an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 10.01(d)(i) in order to enter into a definitive agreement for a Superior Proposal, or (B) in response to an Intervening Event, make an Adverse Recommendation Change, if, in each case, the Board of Directors determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisors, that the failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties. <omitted>
(d) Last Look. Neither the Board of Directors nor the Company shall take any of the actions referred to in Section 6.04(b)(ii) unless (i) the Company shall have notified Parent, in writing and at least four Business Days prior to taking such action (the “Notice Period”), of its intention to take such action, specifying, in reasonable detail, the reasons for the Adverse Recommendation Change and attaching a copy of any proposed agreements for the Superior Proposal, if applicable,(ii) during the Notice Period, the Company negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent desires to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as would enable the Board of Directors to maintain the Company Recommendation and not make an Adverse Recommendation Change or, in the case of a Superior Proposal, terminate this Agreement; and (iii) following the expiration of the Notice Period, the Board of Directors determines in good faith, taking into account any amendments to the terms hereof proposed by Parent, that the failure to effect an Adverse Recommendation Change would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties; provided, however, that in the event of any amendment to the financial terms or any other material terms of an Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.04(d) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be two Business Days). (Page 24)
Section 6.04. No Solicitation; Other Offers. <omitted> ( b ) Exceptions. <omitted> (ii) subject to compliance with <omitted> Section 6.04(d), the Board of Directors may, (A) <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 10.01(d)(i) in order to enter into a definitive agreement for a Superior Proposal <omitted>
(d) Last Look. <omitted> unless (i) the Company shall have notified Parent <omitted> and at least four Business Days prior to taking such action (the “Notice Period”), of its intention to take such action <omitted> (ii) during the Notice Period, the Company negotiated with Parent <omitted> in good faith (to the extent that Parent desires to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as would enable the Board of Directors to maintain the Company Recommendation and not make an Adverse Recommendation Change or, in the case of a Superior Proposal, terminate this Agreement (Page 24)
Section 6.04. No Solicitation; Other Offers. <omitted> ( b ) Exceptions. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, at any time prior to receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval: <omitted>
(ii) subject to compliance with Section 6.04(c) and Section 6.04(d), the Board of Directors may, (A) in response to an unsolicited bona fide offer, inquiry, proposal or indication of interest with respect to a written Acquisition Proposal not resulting, in whole or in part, from a breach of this Section 6.04, that the Board of Directors has determined in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor, constitutes a Superior Proposal, make an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 10.01(d)(i) in order to enter into a definitive agreement for a Superior Proposal, or (B) in response to an Intervening Event, make an Adverse Recommendation Change, if, in each case, the Board of Directors determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisors, that the failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties. <omitted>
(d) Last Look. Neither the Board of Directors nor the Company shall take any of the actions referred to in Section 6.04(b)(ii) unless (i) the Company shall have notified Parent, in writing and at least four Business Days prior to taking such action (the “Notice Period”), of its intention to take such action, specifying, in reasonable detail, the reasons for the Adverse Recommendation Change and attaching a copy of any proposed agreements for the Superior Proposal, if applicable,(ii) during the Notice Period, the Company negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent desires to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as would enable the Board of Directors to maintain the Company Recommendation and not make an Adverse Recommendation Change or, in the case of a Superior Proposal, terminate this Agreement; and (iii) following the expiration of the Notice Period, the Board of Directors determines in good faith, taking into account any amendments to the terms hereof proposed by Parent, that the failure to effect an Adverse Recommendation Change would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties; provided, however, that in the event of any amendment to the financial terms or any other material terms of an Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.04(d) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be two Business Days). (Page 24)
Section 6.04. No Solicitation; Other Offers. <omitted> ( b ) Exceptions. <omitted>
(ii) subject to compliance with <omitted> Section 6.04(d), the Board of Directors may, (A) <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 10.01(d)(i) in order to enter into a definitive agreement for a Superior Proposal <omitted>
(d) Last Look. <omitted> (i) the Company shall have notified Parent <omitted> and at least four Business Days prior to taking such action (the “Notice Period”)<omitted> provided, however, that in the event of any amendment to the financial terms or any other material terms of an Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.04(d) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be two Business Days). (Page 24) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_134 | Section 6.03. Go-Shop; No Solicitation. <omitted> (h) Further, the Company Board shall not make an Adverse Recommendation Change in response to an Acquisition Proposal (or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.01(d)(i)), unless (i) the Company Board has determined, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, (ii) the Company promptly notifies Parent in writing, at least three (3) calendar days before taking such action, of the determination of the Company Board that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and of its intention to take such action, attaching the most current version of the proposed agreement or material written terms under which such Superior Proposal is proposed to be consummated and the identity of the Third Party making such Superior Proposal and the material terms thereof and (iii) the Company Board (A) shall have negotiated, and shall have directed its Representatives to negotiate, in good faith with Parent during such notice period, to the extent Parent requests to negotiate, to enable Parent to propose in writing a binding offer to effect revisions to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal or, in connection with an Adverse Recommendation Change, it would cause the Company Board or such committee or subcommittee to no longer believe that the failure to make an Adverse Recommendation Change would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with the Company Board’s fiduciary duties under Applicable Law, (B) shall have considered in good faith any revisions to this Agreement irrevocably proposed in writing by Parent and (C) shall have determined that such Acquisition Proposal would continue to constitute a Superior Proposal and in connection with an Adverse Recommendation Change, shall have determined that the failure to make an Adverse Recommendation Change would continue to reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law, in each case, if such revisions were to be given effect (it being understood and agreed that any material amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notification from the Company but only a new two (2) calendar day period under this Section 6.03(h)). Any termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 6.03(e) or this Section 6.03(h) shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 10.01 and, to the extent required under the terms of Section 11.05(a)(i) or (a)(ii), the Company shall pay Parent the applicable Company Termination Fee in accordance with Section 11.05(a)(i) or (a)(ii), as applicable. (Page 30)
Section 6.03. Go-Shop; No Solicitation. <omitted> (h) Further, the Company Board shall not <omitted> (<omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.01(d)(i)), unless <omitted> (ii) the Company promptly notifies Parent in writing, at least three (3) calendar days before taking such action, of the determination of the Company Board that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and of its intention to take such action, <omitted> and (iii) the Company Board (A) shall have negotiated, and shall have directed its Representatives to negotiate, in good faith with Parent during such notice period, to the extent Parent requests to negotiate (Page 30)
Section 6.03. Go-Shop; No Solicitation. <omitted> (h) Further, the Company Board shall not make an Adverse Recommendation Change in response to an Acquisition Proposal (or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.01(d)(i)), unless (i) the Company Board has determined, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that any material amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notification from the Company but only a new two (2) calendar day period under this Section 6.03(h)). Any termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 6.03(e) or this Section 6.03(h) shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 10.01 and, to the extent required under the terms of Section 11.05(a)(i) or (a)(ii), the Company shall pay Parent the applicable Company Termination Fee in accordance with Section 11.05(a)(i) or (a)(ii), as applicable. (Page 30)
Section 6.03. Go-Shop; No Solicitation. <omitted> (h) Further, the Company Board shall not <omitted> ( <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.01(d)(i)), unless (i) the Company Board has determined, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that any material amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notification from the Company but only a new two (2) calendar day period under this Section 6.03(h)). (Page 30) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_100 | 5.3. No Solicitation.
<omitted>
(ii) if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.3 and that the Company Board has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if:
(1) the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to do so would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; and
(2) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least three Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.3(d)(ii), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, including the identity of the Person or “group” of Persons making such Acquisition Proposal, the material terms and conditions of such Acquisition Proposal and copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal; and (ii) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Notice Period, have (1) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests in writing to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal, and (2) provided Parent and its Representatives with an opportunity to make a presentation to the Company Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any material revisions to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(d)(ii)(2) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new -64-
written notice being two Business Days, provided that such new notice shall in no event shorten the original three Business Day notice period); and (b) the Company Board, at the end of the Notice Period (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel), must have in good faith reaffirmed its determination that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal. (Pages 67-69)
5.3. No Solicitation.
<omitted>
(ii) if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition <omitted> the Company Board <omitted> may <omitted> (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, <omitted> if:
<omitted>
(2) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least three Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board has <omitted> (B) concluded in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.3(d)(ii), <omitted> ; and
(ii) prior to effecting such <omitted> termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Notice Period, have (1) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith <omitted> to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal, and (2) provided Parent and its Representatives with an opportunity to make a presentation to the Company Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (Pages 67-69)
5.3. No Solicitation.
<omitted>
(ii) if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.3 and that the Company Board has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to do so would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; and (2) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least three Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.3(d)(ii), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, including the identity of the Person or “group” of Persons making such Acquisition Proposal, the material terms and conditions of such Acquisition Proposal and copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal; and (ii) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Notice Period, have (1) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests in writing to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal, and (2) provided Parent and its Representatives with an opportunity to make a presentation to the Company Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any material revisions to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(d)(ii)(2) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new -64-
written notice being two Business Days, provided that such new notice shall in no event shorten the original three Business Day notice period); and (b) the Company Board, at the end of the Notice Period (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel), must have in good faith reaffirmed its determination that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal. (Pages 68-69)
5.3. No Solicitation.
<omitted>
(ii) if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that <omitted> is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may <omitted> (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, <omitted> if: <omitted>
(ii) prior to effecting such <omitted> termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Notice Period, have (1) negotiated with Parent <omitted> to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal, and (2) provided Parent and its Representatives with an opportunity to make a presentation to the Company Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto <omitted>
it being understood that (a) in the event of any material revisions to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent <omitted> (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new -64- written notice being two Business Days (Pages 68-69) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_88 | Section 5.4 No Company Solicitation.
<omitted>
(e) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.4 to the contrary, at any time before the Company Stockholder Approval is obtained, the Company Board may make a Company Change of Recommendation or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d) (i) if: (i) the Company has received a written Alternative Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.4;
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(ii) the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel and a nationally recognized financial advisor) that such Alternative Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Acquisition Proposal and the failure to make a Company Change of Recommendation or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d)(i) in response to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal would be inconsistent with the Company Board’s fiduciary duties under applicable Law; (iii) the Company Board provides to Parent a prior written notice that the Company Board intends to make a Company Change of Recommendation or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d)(i) (a “Company Recommendation Change Notice”) in response to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal, which Company Recommendation Change Notice shall identify the Person making such Alternative Acquisition Proposal, attach a copy of any Alternative Acquisition Agreement and any proposed written definitive agreement, or the latest draft thereof, relating to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal and summarize in reasonable detail any material terms and conditions of such Alternative Acquisition Proposal that are not reflected in such copies; (iv) if requested by Parent, during the five (5) Business Day period after delivery of the Company Recommendation Change Notice, the Company and its Representatives negotiate in good faith with Parent and its Representatives, which negotiation may be on a non-exclusive basis, related to revisions to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby; and (Page 23)
Section 5.4 No Company Solicitation.
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(e) <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d) (i) if:
(iii) the Company Board provides to Parent a prior written notice that the Company Board intends to make a Company Change of Recommendation or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d)(i) (a “Company Recommendation Change Notice”) in response to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal <omitted> ; (iv) if requested by Parent, during the five (5) Business Day period after delivery of the Company Recommendation Change Notice, the Company and its Representatives negotiate in good faith with Parent and its Representatives, which negotiation may be on a non-exclusive basis, related to revisions to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby (Page 23)
Section 5.4 No Company Solicitation.
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(e) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.4 to the contrary, at any time before the Company Stockholder Approval is obtained, the Company Board may make a Company Change of Recommendation or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d) (i) if: (i) the Company has received a written Alternative Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.4;
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(ii) the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel and a nationally recognized financial advisor) that such Alternative Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Acquisition Proposal and the failure to make a Company Change of Recommendation or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d)(i) in response to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal would be inconsistent with the Company Board’s fiduciary duties under applicable Law; (iii) the Company Board provides to Parent a prior written notice that the Company Board intends to make a Company Change of Recommendation or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d)(i) (a “Company Recommendation Change Notice”) in response to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal, which Company Recommendation Change Notice shall identify the Person making such Alternative Acquisition Proposal, attach a copy of any Alternative Acquisition Agreement and any proposed written definitive agreement, or the latest draft thereof, relating to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal and summarize in reasonable detail any material terms and conditions of such Alternative Acquisition Proposal that are not reflected in such copies; (iv) if requested by Parent, during the five (5) Business Day period after delivery of the Company Recommendation Change Notice, the Company and its Representatives negotiate in good faith with Parent and its Representatives, which negotiation may be on a non-exclusive basis, related to revisions to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby; and (v) at the end of such five (5) Business Day period and taking into account any changes to the terms hereof proposed by Parent in writing (provided that, if Parent has proposed any changes to the terms hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby and there is any subsequent amendment to any material term of such Alternative Acquisition Proposal, the Company Board shall provide a new Company Recommendation Change Notice (including all required information and documents as set forth in Section 5.4(e)(iii)) and an additional two (2) Business Day period from the date of such notice shall apply), the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel and a nationally recognized financial advisor) that such Alternative Acquisition Proposal continues to be a Superior Acquisition Proposal and that the failure to make such a Company Change of Recommendation in response to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d)(i) would be inconsistent with the Company Board’s fiduciary duties under applicable Law. (Page 23)
Section 5.4 No Company Solicitation.
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(e) <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d) (i) if:
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(ii) the Company Board determines in good faith <omitted> that such Alternative Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Acquisition Proposal <omitted>
(iii) the Company Board provides to Parent a prior written notice that the Company Board intends to make a Company Change of Recommendation or authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement under Section 7.1(d)(i) (a “Company Recommendation Change Notice”) in response to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal <omitted>
(v) <omitted> (provided that, if Parent has proposed any changes to the terms hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby and there is any subsequent amendment to any material term of such Alternative Acquisition Proposal, the Company Board shall provide a new Company Recommendation Change Notice <omitted> and an additional two (2) Business Day period from the date of such notice shall apply) (Page 23) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_91 | 5.3 Solicitation of Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (e) Permissible Company Board Recommendation Change and Entry into Alternative Acquisition Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval: <omitted> at least three Business Days (the “Event NoticePeriod”) <omitted>
(ii) if the Company has received a written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal; or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if:
(1) the Company Board (or a committee thereof) determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to do so would be reasonably expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law;
(2) the Company has complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to this Section 5.3 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal;
(3) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least three Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.3(e)(ii), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, including the identity of the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal, the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and include copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal (unless any such disclosure is prohibited pursuant to the terms of any confidentiality agreement with such Person or Group that is in effect on the date of this Agreement); and (ii) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the Notice Period, have (1) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; (2) taken into account any adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement proposed by Parent and other information provided by Parent during the Notice Period, and the Transaction Documents in each case, that are offered in writing by Parent, no later than 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the Notice Period, in a manner that would constitute a binding agreement between the parties if accepted by the Company; and (3) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be -66-
required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(d)(ii)(3) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two Business Days); and (b) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board (or a committee thereof) must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) reaffirmed its determination that such Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal; (Pages 70-71) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_118 | Section 5.6 Solicitation; Acquisition Proposals; Adverse Recommendation Change. <omitted> (f) The Company Board shall only be entitled to effect an Adverse Recommendation Change and/or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(i) as permitted under Section 5.6(e) if (i) the Company has provided a prior written notice (a “Notice of Change of Recommendation”) to Parent that the Company intends to take such action, identifying the Person making the Superior Proposal and describing the material terms and conditions of the Superior Proposal or Intervening Event, as applicable, that is the basis of such action, including, if applicable, copies of any written proposals or offers and any proposed written agreements related to a Superior Proposal (it being agreed that the delivery of the Notice of Change of Recommendation by the Company shall not constitute an Adverse Recommendation Change), (ii) during the three (3) Business Day period following Parent’s receipt of the Notice of Change of Recommendation and ending at 11:59 p.m. (New York City time) on such 3rd Business Day (a “Notice of Change Period”), the Company shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, negotiate with Parent in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement, so that, in the case of a Superior Proposal, such Superior Proposal ceases to constitute a Superior Proposal, or, in the case of an Intervening Event, in order to obviate the need to make such Adverse Recommendation Change; and (iii) following the end of the Notice of Change Period, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and financial advisors, taking into account any changes to this Agreement proposed in writing by Parent in response to the Notice of Change of Recommendation or otherwise, that (A) the Superior Proposal giving rise to the Notice of Change of Recommendation continues to constitute a Superior Proposal or (B) in the case of an Intervening Event, the failure of the Company Board to effect an Adverse Recommendation Change would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law. Any amendment to the financial terms or any other material amendment of such a Superior Proposal shall require a new Notice of Change of Recommendation, and the Company shall be required to comply again with the requirements of this Section 5.6(f); provided, however, that the Notice of Change Period shall be reduced to two (2) Business Days following receipt by Parent of any such new Notice of Change of Recommendation and ending at 11:59 p.m. (New York City time) on such 2nd Business Day. (Page 32) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_57 | Section 7.1 Company Board Recommendation. <omitted> (i) if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal (which Acquisition Proposal did not result from or arise out of a breach of Section 6.3(a)) from any Person that has not been withdrawn and after consultation with the Company’s financial advisors and outside legal counsel, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Offer, (x) the Company Board may make a Company Adverse Change Recommendation, or (y) the Company may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(d)(i) to enter into a Specified Agreement with respect to such Superior Offer, (Page 33) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_105 | Section 6.02 Company No Solicitation. <omitted> (d) Company Superior Proposal or Company Acquisition Agreement. Except as expressly permitted by this Section 6.02, the Company Board shall not effect a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or enter into (or permit any of its Subsidiaries to enter into) a Company Acquisition Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time prior to the receipt of the Requisite Company Vote, the Company Board may effect a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or enter into (or permit any Subsidiary to enter into) a Company Acquisition Agreement only if (i) the Company Board determines in good faith after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor of national reputation that a given Company Takeover Proposal constitutes or would reasonably be expected to lead to a Superior Proposal and that failure to effect a Company Adverse Recommendation Change in response to such actual or potential Company Superior Proposal would be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties owed by the Company Board to the stockholders of the Company under applicable Law, (ii) the Company promptly notifies Parent, in writing, at least three (3) Business Days (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice Period”) before making a Company Adverse Recommendation Change with respect to a Company Superior Proposal or entering into (or causing one of its Subsidiaries to enter into) a Company Acquisition Agreement, of its intention to take such action with respect to a Company Superior Proposal, which notice shall state expressly that the Company has received a Company Takeover Proposal that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) intends to declare a Company Superior Proposal and that it intends to effect a Company Adverse Recommendation Change and/or the Company intends to enter into a Company Acquisition Agreement in connection with such Company Superior Proposal (it being understood that the delivery and receipt of any such notice shall not, in and of itself, be a Company Adverse Recommendation Change), (iii) the Company specifies the identity of the party making the Company Superior Proposal and the material terms and conditions thereof in such notice and includes an unredacted copy of the Company Takeover Proposal and attaches to such notice the most current version of any proposed agreement (which version shall be updated on a prompt basis) and any related documents, including financing documents, to the extent provided by the relevant party in connection with, and containing material terms of, the Company Superior Proposal, (iv) the Company shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period, negotiate with Parent in good faith to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Company Takeover Proposal ceases to constitute a Company Superior Proposal, if Parent, in its discretion, proposes to make such adjustments (it being understood and agreed that in the event that, after commencement of the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period, there is any material revision to the terms of a Company Superior Proposal, including, any revision in price or financing, the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period shall be extended, if applicable, to ensure that at least two (2) Business Days remains in the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period subsequent to the time the Company notifies Parent of any such material revision (it being understood that there may be multiple extensions)), and (v) at the conclusion of the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period, the Company Board (or a committee thereof) determines in good faith, after consulting with outside legal counsel and its financial advisor, that such Company Takeover Proposal continues to constitute a Company Superior Proposal after taking into account any adjustments made by Parent during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period in the terms and conditions of this Agreement or otherwise and that the failure to make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change would be inconsistent with the Company directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law.
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Section 10.04 Termination by the Company. This Agreement may be terminated by the Company at any time prior to the Effective Time:
(a) if prior to the receipt of the Requisite Company Vote at the Company Stockholders Meeting, the Company Board authorizes the Company, to the extent permitted by and subject to full compliance with the applicable terms and conditions of Section 6.02 hereof, to enter into a definitive agreement in respect of a Company Superior Proposal; (Page 79)
Section 6.02 Company No Solicitation. <omitted> (d) Company Superior Proposal or Company Acquisition Agreement. <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> enter into <omitted> a Company Acquisition Agreement only if <omitted> (ii) the Company promptly notifies Parent <omitted> at least three (3) Business Days (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice Period”) before <omitted> entering into <omitted> a Company Acquisition Agreement, of its intention to take such action with respect to a Company Superior Proposal, <omitted> (iv) the Company shall, <omitted> during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period, negotiate with Parent in good faith to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement <omitted> , if Parent <omitted> proposes to make such adjustments
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Section 10.04 Termination by the Company. This Agreement may be terminated by the Company <omitted> : (a) if <omitted> the Company Board authorizes the Company, to the extent permitted by and subject to full compliance with the applicable terms and conditions of Section 6.02 hereof, to enter into a definitive agreement in respect of a Company Superior Proposal; (Page 79)
Section 6.02 Company No Solicitation. <omitted> (d) Company Superior Proposal or Company Acquisition Agreement. Except as expressly permitted by this Section 6.02, the Company Board shall not effect a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or enter into (or permit any of its Subsidiaries to enter into) a Company Acquisition Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time prior to the receipt of the Requisite Company Vote, the Company Board may effect a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or enter into (or permit any Subsidiary to enter into) a Company Acquisition Agreement only if (i) the Company Board determines in good faith after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor of national reputation that a given Company Takeover Proposal constitutes or would reasonably be expected to lead to a Superior Proposal and that failure to effect a Company Adverse Recommendation Change in response to such actual or potential Company Superior Proposal would be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties owed by the Company Board to the stockholders of the Company under applicable Law, (ii) the Company promptly notifies Parent, in writing, at least three (3) Business Days (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice Period”) before making a Company Adverse Recommendation Change with respect to a Company Superior Proposal or entering into (or causing one of its Subsidiaries to enter into) a Company Acquisition Agreement, of its intention to take such action with respect to a Company Superior Proposal, which notice shall state expressly that the Company has received a Company Takeover Proposal that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) intends to declare a Company Superior Proposal and that it intends to effect a Company Adverse Recommendation Change and/or the Company intends to enter into a Company Acquisition Agreement in connection with such Company Superior Proposal (it being understood that the delivery and receipt of any such notice shall not, in and of itself, be a Company Adverse Recommendation Change), (iii) the Company specifies the identity of the party making the Company Superior Proposal and the material terms and conditions thereof in such notice and includes an unredacted copy of the Company Takeover Proposal and attaches to such notice the most current version of any proposed agreement (which version shall be updated on a prompt basis) and any related documents, including financing documents, to the extent provided by the relevant party in connection with, and containing material terms of, the Company Superior Proposal, (iv) the Company shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period, negotiate with Parent in good faith to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Company Takeover Proposal ceases to constitute a Company Superior Proposal, if Parent, in its discretion, proposes to make such adjustments (it being understood and agreed that in the event that, after commencement of the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period, there is any material revision to the terms of a Company Superior Proposal, including, any revision in price or financing, the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period shall be extended, if applicable, to ensure that at least two (2) Business Days remains in the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period subsequent to the time the Company notifies Parent of any such material revision (it being understood that there may be multiple extensions)), and (v) at the conclusion of the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period, the Company Board (or a committee thereof) determines in good faith, after consulting with outside legal counsel and its financial advisor, that such Company Takeover Proposal continues to constitute a Company Superior Proposal after taking into account any adjustments made by Parent during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period in the terms and conditions of this Agreement or otherwise and that the failure to make a Company Adverse Recommendation Change would be inconsistent with the Company directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law.
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Section 10.04 Termination by the Company. This Agreement may be terminated by the Company at any time prior to the Effective Time:
(a) if prior to the receipt of the Requisite Company Vote at the Company Stockholders Meeting, the Company Board authorizes the Company, to the extent permitted by and subject to full compliance with the applicable terms and conditions of Section 6.02 hereof, to enter into a definitive agreement in respect of a Company Superior Proposal; (Page 79)
Section 6.02 Company No Solicitation. <omitted> (d) Company Superior Proposal or Company Acquisition Agreement. <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> enter into <omitted> a Company Acquisition Agreement only if <omitted> (ii) the Company promptly notifies Parent <omitted> before <omitted> entering into <omitted> a Company Acquisition Agreement, of its intention to take such action with respect to a Company Superior Proposal, <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that in the event that, after commencement of the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period, there is any material revision to the terms of a Company Superior Proposal, including, any revision in price or financing, the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period shall be extended, if applicable, to ensure that at least two (2) Business Days remains in the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period subsequent to the time the Company notifies Parent of any such material revision (it being understood that there may be multiple extensions))
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Section 10.04 Termination by the Company. This Agreement may be terminated by the Company <omitted> : (a) if <omitted> the Company Board authorizes the Company, to the extent permitted by and subject to full compliance with the applicable terms and conditions of Section 6.02 hereof, to enter into a definitive agreement in respect of a Company Superior Proposal; (Page 79) | 2 business days or less | 0 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_140 | Section 5.4 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(b) <omitted> (iv) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, with respect to an Acquisition Proposal, the Board of Directors of VEREIT or Board of Directors of Realty Income, as applicable, may make a Change in VEREIT Recommendation or a Change in Realty Income Recommendation, as applicable (and in the event that the Board of Directors of VEREIT determines such Acquisition Proposal to be a Superior Proposal, in accordance with this Section 5.4, terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(i)), in each case (including with respect to any such termination), if and only if (A) an unsolicited bona fide written Acquisition Proposal (that did not result from a material breach of this Section 5.4) is made to VEREIT or Realty Income, as applicable, by a third party, and such Acquisition Proposal is not withdrawn, (B) the Board of Directors of VEREIT or the Board of Directors of Realty Income, as applicable, has concluded in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel and financial advisors) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, (C) the Board of Directors of VEREIT or of Realty Income, as applicable, has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel) that failure to do so would reasonably be expected to result in a breach of its duties to VEREIT or Realty Income, as applicable, (D) four (4) Business Days (the “Notice Period”) shall have elapsed since the party proposing to take such action has given written notice to the other party advising such other party that the notifying party intends to take such action and specifying in reasonable detail the reasons therefor, including the terms and conditions of any such Superior Proposal that is the basis of the proposed action (a “Notice of Recommendation Change”) (it being understood that any amendment to any material term of such Superior Proposal shall require a new Notice of Recommendation Change and a new Notice Period, except that the four (4) Business Day Notice Period referred to in clause (D) above shall instead be equal to the longer of (1) three (3) Business Days or (2) the period remaining under the Notice Period under clause (D) above immediately prior to the delivery of such additional notice under this clause (D)), (E) during the Notice Period, the notifying party has considered and, at the reasonable request of the other party, engaged in good faith discussions with such party regarding, any adjustment or modification of the terms of this Agreement proposed by the other party, and (F) the Board of Directors of the party proposing to take such action, following the Notice Period, again reasonably determines in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel, and taking into account any adjustment or modification of the terms of this Agreement proposed by the other party) that failure to do so would reasonably be expected to result in a breach of its duties to such party. (Page 30)
Section 5.4 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(b) <omitted> (iv) <omitted> the Board of Directors of VEREIT <omitted> may <omitted> in the event that the Board of Directors of VEREIT determines such Acquisition Proposal to be a Superior Proposal, in accordance with this Section 5.4, terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(i)) <omitted> , if and only if <omitted> (D) four (4) Business Days (the “Notice Period”) shall have elapsed since the party proposing to take such action has given written notice to the other party advising such other party that the notifying party intends to take such action <omitted> (E) during the Notice Period, the notifying party has considered and, at the reasonable request of the other party, engaged in good faith discussions with such party regarding, any adjustment or modification of the terms of this Agreement proposed by the other party (Page 30)
Section 5.4 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(b) <omitted> (iv) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, with respect to an Acquisition Proposal, the Board of Directors of VEREIT or Board of Directors of Realty Income, as applicable, may make a Change in VEREIT Recommendation or a Change in Realty Income Recommendation, as applicable (and in the event that the Board of Directors of VEREIT determines such Acquisition Proposal to be a Superior Proposal, in accordance with this Section 5.4, terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(i)), in each case (including with respect to any such termination), if and only if (A) an unsolicited bona fide written Acquisition Proposal (that did not result from a material breach of this Section 5.4) is made to VEREIT or Realty Income, as applicable, by a third party, and such Acquisition Proposal is not withdrawn, (B) the Board of Directors of VEREIT or the Board of Directors of Realty Income, as applicable, has concluded in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel and financial advisors) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, (C) the Board of Directors of VEREIT or of Realty Income, as applicable, has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel) that failure to do so would reasonably be expected to result in a breach of its duties to VEREIT or Realty Income, as applicable, (D) four (4) Business Days (the “Notice Period”) shall have elapsed since the party proposing to take such action has given written notice to the other party advising such other party that the notifying party intends to take such action and specifying in reasonable detail the reasons therefor, including the terms and conditions of any such Superior Proposal that is the basis of the proposed action (a “Notice of Recommendation Change”) (it being understood that any amendment to any material term of such Superior Proposal shall require a new Notice of Recommendation Change and a new Notice Period, except that the four (4) Business Day Notice Period referred to in clause (D) above shall instead be equal to the longer of (1) three (3) Business Days or (2) the period remaining under the Notice Period under clause (D) above immediately prior to the delivery of such additional notice under this clause (D)), (E) during the Notice Period, the notifying party has considered and, at the reasonable request of the other party, engaged in good faith discussions with such party regarding, any adjustment or modification of the terms of this Agreement proposed by the other party, and (F) the Board of Directors of the party proposing to take such action, following the Notice Period, again reasonably determines in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel, and taking into account any adjustment or modification of the terms of this Agreement proposed by the other party) that failure to do so would reasonably be expected to result in a breach of its duties to such party. (Page 30)
Section 5.4 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
(b) <omitted> (iv) <omitted> the Board of Directors of VEREIT <omitted> may <omitted> in the event that the Board of Directors of VEREIT determines such Acquisition Proposal to be a Superior Proposal, in accordance with this Section 5.4, terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(i)) <omitted> , if and only if <omitted> (D) four (4) Business Days (the “Notice Period”) shall have elapsed since the party proposing to take such action has given written notice to the other party advising such other party that the notifying party intends to take such action <omitted> (it being understood that any amendment to any material term of such Superior Proposal shall require a new Notice of Recommendation Change and a new Notice Period, except that the four (4) Business Day Notice Period referred to in clause (D) above shall instead be equal to the longer of (1) three (3) Business Days or (2) the period remaining under the Notice Period under clause (D) above immediately prior to the delivery of such additional notice under this clause (D)) (Page 30) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_61 | 6.1 No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> (d) Without limiting the foregoing, the Company shall as promptly as practicable (and in any event within 48 hours after receipt) notify (orally and in writing) Parent in the event that the Company or any of its Representatives receives an Acquisition Proposal or a request for information relating to the Company or its Subsidiaries that constitutes, contemplates or could reasonably be expected to result in an Acquisition Proposal, including the identity of the person making the Acquisition Proposal and copies of all written materials related thereto (or, if oral, a description of the material terms and conditions thereof). The Company shall keep Parent reasonably informed, on a reasonably current basis, as to the status of (including any material developments, discussions or negotiations) such Acquisition Proposal (including by as promptly as practicable (and in any event within 48 hours after receipt) providing to Parent a description of any changes to the material terms and conditions of such Acquisition Proposal).
(e) Except as expressly permitted by Section 6.1(f), the Company Board shall not (i) (A) fail to include the Company Board Recommendation in, or remove the Company Board Recommendation from, the Proxy Statement, (B) change, qualify, withhold, withdraw or modify, or authorize or publicly propose to change, qualify, withhold, withdraw or modify, in a manner adverse to Parent and its Affiliates, the Company Board Recommendation or (C) adopt, approve, authorize or recommend to stockholders of the Company, or resolve to or publicly propose or announce its intention to adopt, approve, authorize or recommend to stockholders of the Company any Acquisition Proposal (any action described in this clause (i) being referred to as an “Company Board Recommendation Change”) or (ii) authorize, cause or permit the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to enter into any letter of intent, memorandum of understanding, agreement (including an acquisition agreement, merger agreement, joint venture agreement or other agreement), commitment or agreement in principle with respect to, or reasonably likely to lead to, any Acquisition Proposal, whether binding or nonbinding (other than an Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement entered into in accordance with Section 6.1(c)) (an “Acquisition Agreement”).
(f) Anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement notwithstanding, prior to the time that the Company Stockholder Approval is obtained, but not after, the Company Board may, with respect to a bona fide, unsolicited Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a material breach of this Section 6.1, make a Company Board Recommendation Change or cause the Company to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.1(f) in order to substantially concurrently with such termination enter into a definitive agreement relating to such Acquisition Proposal if and only if, prior to taking either such action, (i) the Company has complied with its obligations under this Section 6.1, (ii) the Company Board has determined, in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial advisor and outside legal counsel, that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and (iii) the Company Board determines, in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial advisor and outside legal counsel, that the failure to do so would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under Applicable Law; provided, that prior to making such Company Board Recommendation Change or effecting such termination (and prior to making the determination set forth in clause (iii)), (A) the Company has given Parent at least four Business Days’ prior notice of its intention to take 42
such action, specifying the reasons therefor, including the terms and conditions of, and the identity of the person making, any such Acquisition Proposal and has contemporaneously provided to Parent a copy of the Acquisition Proposal, a copy of any proposed Acquisition Agreements and a copy of any financing commitments relating thereto (or, in each case, if not provided in writing to the Company, a written summary of the terms and conditions thereof), (B) the Company shall have negotiated, in good faith, with Parent and its Representatives during such notice period (if, and to the extent, Parent has indicated its desire to negotiate to the Company) to enable Parent to propose revisions to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Acquisition Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal, (C) following the end of such notice period, the Company Board shall have considered, in good faith, any revisions to the terms of this Agreement proposed in writing by Parent (and not revoked), and shall have determined, in good faith, after consultation with its outside financial advisor and outside legal counsel, that the Acquisition Proposal would nevertheless continue to constitute a Superior Proposal if the revisions proposed in writing by Parent (and not revoked) were to be given effect and (D) in the event of any change to any of the financial terms (including the form, amount, mix and timing of payment of consideration) or any other material terms of such Acquisition Proposal, the Company shall, in each case, have delivered to Parent an additional notice consistent with that described in clause (A) of this proviso and a new notice period under clause (A) of this proviso shall commence (except that the four Business Day notice period referred to in clause (A) of this proviso shall instead be equal to the longer of (x) three Business Days and (y) the period remaining under the notice period under clause (A) of this proviso immediately prior to the delivery of such additional notice under this clause (D)) during which time the Company shall be required to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.1(f) anew with respect to such additional notice, including clauses (A) through (D) above of this proviso; provided, however, that the Company shall not terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6.1(f) and Section 8.1(f) unless the Company pays, or causes to be paid, to Parent the Company Termination Fee pursuant to Section 8.3(b) substantially concurrently with such termination. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, except as otherwise expressly contemplated by Section 8.1(f)(iii), neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries shall enter into any Acquisition Agreement unless this Agreement has been terminated in accordance with its terms. (Pages 46-47) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_126 | Section 5.3. No Solicitation by the Company.
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(d) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.3 to the contrary, but subject to Section 5.3(e), at any time prior to the Company Stockholder Approval being obtained, the Company Board of Directors may (i) make a Change of Recommendation (only of the type contemplated by Section 5.3(a)(iv) or Section 5.3(a)(vi)) in response to an Intervening Event if the Company Board of Directors has determined in good faith after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisors, that the failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to violate the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law or (ii) make a Change of Recommendation and cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 8.1(h) in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for an unsolicited Acquisition Proposal received after the date of this Agreement (which, for the avoidance of doubt, did not result from a breach of this Section 5.3 and such Acquisition Proposal is not withdrawn) if the Company Board of Directors determines in good faith after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisors that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, but only if the Company Board of Directors has determined in good faith after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisors, that failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to violate the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law; provided that notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, neither the Company nor any Company Subsidiary shall enter into any Company Acquisition Agreement unless this Agreement has been validly terminated in accordance with Section 8.1. “Intervening Event” means any Effect that is material to the Company and the Company Subsidiaries (taken as a whole) and was not known by or reasonably foreseeable to the Company or the Company Board of Directors as of or prior to the date hereof; provided, however, that in no event shall the following events, changes or developments constitute an Intervening Event: (A) the receipt, existence or terms of an Acquisition Proposal or any inquiry or communications relating thereto or any matter relating thereto or consequence thereof, (B) changes in the market price or trading volume of the Class A Common Stock, the -58-
Parent Common Stock or any other securities of the Company, Parent or their respective Subsidiaries, or any change in credit rating or the fact that the Company meets or exceeds (or that Parent fails to meet or exceed) internal or published estimates, projections, forecasts or predictions for any period, (C) changes in general economic, political or financial conditions or markets (including changes in interest rates, exchange rates, stock, bond and/or debt prices), (D) changes in GAAP, other applicable accounting rules or applicable Law or, in any such case, changes in the interpretation thereof or (E) natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics (including the existence and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic).
(e) Prior to the Company taking any action permitted (i) under Section 5.3(d)(i), the Company shall provide Parent with four (4)- Business Days’ prior written notice advising Parent that the Company Board of Directors intends to effect a Change of Recommendation and specifying, in reasonable detail, the reasons therefor, and during such four (4) Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the fourth (4th) Business Day), the Company shall cause its Representatives (including its executive officers) to negotiate in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) any proposal by Parent to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement in a manner that would obviate the need to effect a Change of Recommendation and at the end of such four (4) Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the fourth (4th) Business Day) the Company Board of Directors again makes the determination under Section 5.3(d)(i) (after in good faith taking into account any amendments proposed by Parent) or (ii) under Section 5.3(d)(ii), the Company shall provide Parent with four (4) Business Days’ prior written notice advising Parent that the Company Board of Directors intends to take such action and specifying the material terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal, including a copy of any proposed definitive documentation, and during such four (4) Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the fourth (4th) Business Day), the Company shall cause its Representatives (including its executive officers) to negotiate in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) any proposal by Parent to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that such Acquisition Proposal would no longer constitute a Superior Proposal and at the end of such four (4) Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the fourth (4th) Business Day) the Company Board of Directors again makes the determination under Section 5.3(d)(ii) (after in good faith taking into account the amendments proposed by Parent). With respect to Section 5.3(e)(ii), if there are any material amendments, revisions or changes to the terms of any such Superior Proposal (including any revision to the amount, form or mix of consideration the Company Stockholders would receive as a result of the Superior Proposal), the Company shall notify Parent of each such amendment, revision or change in compliance with Section 5.3(c) and the applicable four (4) Business Day period shall be extended until at least three (3) Business Days after the time that Parent receives notification from the Company of each such revision, and the Company Board of Directors shall not take any such action permitted under Section 5.3(d)(ii) prior to the end of any such period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the applicable day) as so extended in accordance with the terms of this Section 5.3(e). (Page 63)
Section 5.3. No Solicitation by the Company.
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(d) <omitted> the Company Board of Directors may <omitted> (ii) make a Change of Recommendation and cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 8.1(h) <omitted>
(e) Prior to the Company taking any action permitted <omitted> (ii) under Section 5.3(d)(ii), the Company shall provide Parent with four (4) Business Days’ prior written notice advising Parent that the Company Board of Directors intends to take such action <omitted> , and during such four (4) Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the fourth (4th) Business Day), the Company shall cause its Representatives (including its executive officers) to negotiate in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) any proposal by Parent to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that such Acquisition Proposal would no longer constitute a Superior Proposal (Page 63)
Section 5.3. No Solicitation by the Company.
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(d) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.3 to the contrary, but subject to Section 5.3(e), at any time prior to the Company Stockholder Approval being obtained, the Company Board of Directors may (i) make a Change of Recommendation (only of the type contemplated by Section 5.3(a)(iv) or Section 5.3(a)(vi)) in response to an Intervening Event if the Company Board of Directors has determined in good faith after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisors, that the failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to violate the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law or (ii) make a Change of Recommendation and cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 8.1(h) in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for an unsolicited Acquisition Proposal received after the date of this Agreement (which, for the avoidance of doubt, did not result from a breach of this Section 5.3 and such Acquisition Proposal is not withdrawn) if the Company Board of Directors determines in good faith after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisors that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, but only if the Company Board of Directors has determined in good faith after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisors, that failure to take such action would be reasonably likely to violate the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law; provided that notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, neither the Company nor any Company Subsidiary shall enter into any Company Acquisition Agreement unless this Agreement has been validly terminated in accordance with Section 8.1. “Intervening Event” means any Effect that is material to the Company and the Company Subsidiaries (taken as a whole) and was not known by or reasonably foreseeable to the Company or the Company Board of Directors as of or prior to the date hereof; provided, however, that in no event shall the following events, changes or developments constitute an Intervening Event: (A) the receipt, existence or terms of an Acquisition Proposal or any inquiry or communications relating thereto or any matter relating thereto or consequence thereof, (B) changes in the market price or trading volume of the Class A Common Stock, the -58-
Parent Common Stock or any other securities of the Company, Parent or their respective Subsidiaries, or any change in credit rating or the fact that the Company meets or exceeds (or that Parent fails to meet or exceed) internal or published estimates, projections, forecasts or predictions for any period, (C) changes in general economic, political or financial conditions or markets (including changes in interest rates, exchange rates, stock, bond and/or debt prices), (D) changes in GAAP, other applicable accounting rules or applicable Law or, in any such case, changes in the interpretation thereof or (E) natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics (including the existence and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic).
(e) Prior to the Company taking any action permitted (i) under Section 5.3(d)(i), the Company shall provide Parent with four (4)- Business Days’ prior written notice advising Parent that the Company Board of Directors intends to effect a Change of Recommendation and specifying, in reasonable detail, the reasons therefor, and during such four (4) Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the fourth (4th) Business Day), the Company shall cause its Representatives (including its executive officers) to negotiate in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) any proposal by Parent to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement in a manner that would obviate the need to effect a Change of Recommendation and at the end of such four (4) Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the fourth (4th) Business Day) the Company Board of Directors again makes the determination under Section 5.3(d)(i) (after in good faith taking into account any amendments proposed by Parent) or (ii) under Section 5.3(d)(ii), the Company shall provide Parent with four (4) Business Days’ prior written notice advising Parent that the Company Board of Directors intends to take such action and specifying the material terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal, including a copy of any proposed definitive documentation, and during such four (4) Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the fourth (4th) Business Day), the Company shall cause its Representatives (including its executive officers) to negotiate in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) any proposal by Parent to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that such Acquisition Proposal would no longer constitute a Superior Proposal and at the end of such four (4) Business Day period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the fourth (4th) Business Day) the Company Board of Directors again makes the determination under Section 5.3(d)(ii) (after in good faith taking into account the amendments proposed by Parent). With respect to Section 5.3(e)(ii), if there are any material amendments, revisions or changes to the terms of any such Superior Proposal (including any revision to the amount, form or mix of consideration the Company Stockholders would receive as a result of the Superior Proposal), the Company shall notify Parent of each such amendment, revision or change in compliance with Section 5.3(c) and the applicable four (4) Business Day period shall be extended until at least three (3) Business Days after the time that Parent receives notification from the Company of each such revision, and the Company Board of Directors shall not take any such action permitted under Section 5.3(d)(ii) prior to the end of any such period (which period shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time, on the applicable day) as so extended in accordance with the terms of this Section 5.3(e). (Page 63)
Section 5.3. No Solicitation by the Company.
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(d) <omitted> the Company Board of Directors may <omitted> (ii) make a Change of Recommendation and cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 8.1(h) <omitted>
(e) Prior to the Company taking any action permitted <omitted> (ii) under Section 5.3(d)(ii), the Company shall provide Parent with <omitted> prior written notice advising Parent that the Company Board of Directors intends to take such action <omitted> . With respect to Section 5.3(e)(ii), if there are any material amendments, revisions or changes to the terms of any such Superior Proposal (including any revision to the amount, form or mix of consideration the Company Stockholders would receive as a result of the Superior Proposal), the Company shall notify Parent of each such amendment, revision or change in compliance with Section 5.3(c) and the applicable four (4) Business Day period shall be extended until at least three (3) Business Days after the time that Parent receives notification from the Company of each such revision (Page 63) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
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the Company may also terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1 to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to the applicable Superior Proposal; provided, however, that neither the Company Board or the Company shall take any of the foregoing actions unless: <omitted>
(i) the Company shall have provided prior written notice (a “Determination Notice”) to Parent at least five (5) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board intends to take such action and specifying in reasonable detail the circumstances giving 32
rise to such proposed action, including, in the case such action is proposed to be taken in connection with an Acquisition Proposal, the information specified by Section 5.3(c) with respect to such Acquisition Proposal (it being understood and agreed that the delivery of a Determination Notice shall not, in and of itself, be deemed a Change of Recommendation);
(ii) the Company shall have, and shall have used reasonable best efforts to cause its Representatives to have, during the Notice Period negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that (A) the failure to take such action would no longer be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and (B) with respect to any such action to be taken in connection with an Acquisition Proposal, such Acquisition Proposal ceases to constitute a Superior Proposal; provided, however, that in the event of any material revision to the terms of such Superior Proposal, the Company shall be required to deliver a new Determination Notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of Section 5.3(e)(i) and this Section 5.3(e)(ii) with respect to such new Determination Notice and the revised Superior Proposal contemplated thereby (except that the Notice Period in respect of such new Determination Notice shall be the longer of (x) three Business Days and (y) the period remaining under the initial Notice Period);
(iii) at or following the end of such Notice Period, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith (after consultation with the Company’s outside legal and financial advisors) based on the information then available that (A) failure to take such action would continue to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and (B) with respect to any such action to be taken in connection with an Acquisition Proposal, such Acquisition Proposal continues to constitute a Superior Proposal, in each case taking into account any revisions to this Agreement made or proposed in writing by Parent prior to the time of such determination pursuant to clause (iii) above; and
(iv) in the event of a termination of this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal, the Company shall have validly terminated this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.1 and paid the Company Termination Fee in accordance with Section 7.4. (Pages 35-36)
Section 5.3 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
the Company may also terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1 to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to the applicable Superior Proposal; provided, however, that <omitted>
(i) the Company shall have provided <omitted> notice (a “Determination Notice”) to Parent at least five (5) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board intends to take such action <omitted>
(ii) the Company shall have <omitted> during the Notice Period negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that (A) the failure to take such action would no longer be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and (B) with respect to any such action to be taken in connection with an Acquisition Proposal, such Acquisition Proposal ceases to constitute a Superior Proposal; (Pages 35-36)
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the Company may also terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1 to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to the applicable Superior Proposal; provided, however, that <omitted>
(i) the Company shall have provided prior written notice (a “Determination Notice”) to Parent at least five (5) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board intends to take such action and specifying in reasonable detail the circumstances giving 32
rise to such proposed action, including, in the case such action is proposed to be taken in connection with an Acquisition Proposal, the information specified by Section 5.3(c) with respect to such Acquisition Proposal (it being understood and agreed that the delivery of a Determination Notice shall not, in and of itself, be deemed a Change of Recommendation);
(ii) the Company shall have, and shall have used reasonable best efforts to cause its Representatives to have, during the Notice Period negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that (A) the failure to take such action would no longer be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and (B) with respect to any such action to be taken in connection with an Acquisition Proposal, such Acquisition Proposal ceases to constitute a Superior Proposal; provided, however, that in the event of any material revision to the terms of such Superior Proposal, the Company shall be required to deliver a new Determination Notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of Section 5.3(e)(i) and this Section 5.3(e)(ii) with respect to such new Determination Notice and the revised Superior Proposal contemplated thereby (except that the Notice Period in respect of such new Determination Notice shall be the longer of (x) three Business Days and (y) the period remaining under the initial Notice Period);
(iii) at or following the end of such Notice Period, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith (after consultation with the Company’s outside legal and financial advisors) based on the information then available that (A) failure to take such action would continue to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and (B) with respect to any such action to be taken in connection with an Acquisition Proposal, such Acquisition Proposal continues to constitute a Superior Proposal, in each case taking into account any revisions to this Agreement made or proposed in writing by Parent prior to the time of such determination pursuant to clause (iii) above; and
(iv) in the event of a termination of this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal, the Company shall have validly terminated this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.1 and paid the Company Termination Fee in accordance with Section 7.4. (Pages 35-36)
Section 5.3 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted>
the Company may also terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1 to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to the applicable Superior Proposal; provided, however, that <omitted>
(i) the Company shall have provided <omitted> notice (a “Determination Notice”) to Parent at least five (5) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board intends to take such action <omitted>
(ii) <omitted> provided, however, that in the event of any material revision to the terms of such Superior Proposal, the Company shall be required to deliver a new Determination Notice to Parent <omitted> (except that the Notice Period in respect of such new Determination Notice shall be the longer of (x) three Business Days and (y) the period remaining under the initial Notice Period); (Pages 35-36) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_26 | 5.3 No Solicitation. <omitted> (ii) if the Company has received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal, whether during the Go-Shop Period or after the No-Shop Period Start Date, that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal; or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal substantially concurrently with the termination of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Company 51
Board (or a committee thereof) shall not take any action described in the foregoing clauses (A) or (B) unless: (1) the Company Board (or a committee thereof) determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to do so would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; (2) the Company Group and its Representatives have complied in all material respects with their obligations pursuant to this Section 5.3 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; (3) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least five (5) Business Days in advance (the “Proposal Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.3(e)(ii) absent any revision to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, which notice will specify the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, including the identity of the Person or “group” of Persons making such Acquisition Proposal, the material terms thereof and copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal; and (ii) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Proposal Notice Period, must have (1) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent desires to so negotiate) to offer such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Financing Letters and/or the Guaranties so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (2) taken into account any adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Financing Letters and/or the Guaranties proposed by Parent and other information provided by Parent during the Proposal Notice Period, in each case, that are offered in writing by Parent, no later than 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) on the last day of the Proposal Notice Period, in a manner that would constitute a binding agreement between the parties if accepted by the Company; provided, however, that in the event of any material modifications to such Acquisition Proposal (it being understood that any change to the financial terms of such proposal shall be deemed a material modification), the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(e)(ii)(3) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Proposal Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be three (3) Business Days); ( (Pages 55-56) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_121 | (e) Prior to effecting a Company Superior Proposal Termination in accordance with Section 7.3(d) or a Company Adverse Recommendation Change in accordance with Section 7.3(c), (i) Company shall notify Parent in writing, at least four (4) Business Days prior to taking such action (the “Company Notice Period”), of its intention to effect such Company Superior Proposal Termination or Company Adverse Recommendation Change (which notice shall include (x) in circumstances involving or relating to a Company Acquisition Proposal, the terms and conditions of, and attach a complete copy of, such Company Superior Proposal and the identity of the Person making such proposal, and (y) in circumstances not involving or relating to a Company Acquisition Proposal, specifying in reasonable detail the reasons therefor), (ii) during the Company Notice Period, Company shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, negotiate with Parent in good faith (to the extent Parent wishes to negotiate) to make such adjustments or modifications to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (x) such that, in circumstances involving or relating to a Company Acquisition Proposal, the Company Superior Proposal ceases to be a Company Superior Proposal, and (y) in circumstances not involving or relating to a Company Acquisition Proposal, as may be proposed by Parent, and (iii) at the end of the Company Notice Period, the Company Board must determine in good faith that, (x) after consultation with Company’s outside counsel and financial advisor, in circumstances involving or relating to a Company Acquisition Proposal, such Company Superior Proposal continues to constitute a Company Superior Proposal (taking into account any adjustment or modification to the terms and conditions of this Agreement proposed by Parent), and that, after consultation with Company’s outside counsel, the failure to effect such Company Superior Proposal Termination be inconsistent with its duties under applicable Law, and (y) after consultation with Company’s outside counsel, in circumstances not involving or relating to a Company Acquisition Proposal, the failure to effect
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such Company Adverse Recommendation Change be inconsistent with its duties under applicable Law; provided, however, that in circumstances involving or relating to a Company Acquisition Proposal, any amendment to the financial terms (including without limitation any change to the purchase price or form of consideration) or any other amendment of any such Company Superior Proposal or in circumstances involving or relating to a Company Intervening Event, any change to the conditions constituting such Company Intervening Event (other than an amendment or change that only has a de minimis effect), in either case during the Company Notice Period shall require a new written notice and Company Notice Period, and Company shall be required to comply again with the requirements of this Section 7.3(e) with respect to such new written notice, except that the new Company Notice Period shall be three (3) Business Days instead of four (4) Business Days, and provided further that, for purposes of this Section 7.3(e), if Company delivers written notice prior to 8:00 a.m. New York City time on a Business Day, such Business Day shall be included as one (1) Business Day in such four (4) or three (3) Business Day period, as applicable. Company shall be required to comply with the obligations under the foregoing Section 7.3(e) with respect to each Company Acquisition Proposal it receives or any Company Intervening Event the Company Board identifies. (Page 48) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_146 | provided, however, that the Company Board may not terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c)(i) unless (i) the Company Board has provided five (5) Business Days’ prior written notice to Parent that it is prepared to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c)(i) in response to a Superior Company Proposal, which written notice shall include the material terms and conditions of such Superior Company Proposal, (ii) if requested by Parent, during the five (5) Business Day period after delivery of such written notice, the Company and its Representatives negotiate in good faith with Parent and its Representatives regarding any revisions to this Agreement committed to in writing by Parent and (iii) at the end of such five (5) Business Day period and taking into account any changes to the terms of this Agreement committed to in writing by Parent (it being understood and agreed that if there has been any subsequent amendment to any material term of such Superior Company Proposal, the Company Board shall provide a new written notice and an additional three (3) Business Day period from the date of such written notice shall apply), the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisors) that the failure to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c)(i) as a result of such Superior Company Proposal would be inconsistent with the Company Board’s fiduciary duties under applicable Law. In determining whether to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c)(i), the Company Board shall take into account any changes to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent in response to such a written notice. (Page 43) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_36 | Section 6.5 Non-Solicitation; Competing Proposals. <omitted> (d) <omitted> provided, however, that (x) no Adverse Recommendation Change may be made and (y) no termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6.5(d) and Section 8.1(c)(ii) may be effected, in each case unless and until: (i) the fourth (4th) Business Day (the “Notice Period”) following Parent’s receipt of a written notice from the Company advising Parent of the Company’s board of directors’ intent to make an Adverse Recommendation Change (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation”) or terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6.5(d) and Section 8.1(c)(ii) (a “Notice of Superior Proposal”), which Notice of Adverse Recommendation shall specify in reasonable detail the applicable Intervening Event or Superior Proposal and which Notice of Superior Proposal shall specify the terms and conditions (and include the most current version of each proposed Contract providing for such Superior Proposal, including any Contract relating to financing) of any such Competing Proposal which the board of directors of the Company has concluded constitutes a Superior Proposal and the identity of the Person making such Competing Proposal, (ii) during the Notice Period, if requested by Parent, the Company and its Representatives shall negotiate with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent Parent so desires to negotiate) to make adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that either the failure to make an Adverse Recommendation Change in response to such Intervening Event would no longer be reasonably expected to be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties of the board of directors of the Company under applicable Law or such Competing Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal, as appropriate, and (iii) in determining whether to make such Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6.5(d) and Section 8.1(c)(ii), as applicable, the board of directors of the Company shall take into account any changes to the terms of this Agreement timely proposed by Parent in response to a Notice of Adverse Recommendation or a Notice of Superior Proposal during the Notice Period (as may be extended). Any material revision to any Competing Proposal shall require a new Notice of Superior Proposal and the Company shall be required to comply again with the requirements of this Section 6.5(d); provided that the new Notice Period shall be three (3) Business Days (but in no event shorter than the original four (4) Business Day Notice Period). (Page 53)
Section 6.5 Non-Solicitation; Competing Proposals. <omitted> (d) <omitted> no termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6.5(d) and Section 8.1(c)(ii) may be effected <omitted> unless and until: (i) the fourth (4th) Business Day (the “Notice Period”) following Parent’s receipt of a <omitteed> notice from the Company advising Parent of the Company’s board of directors’ intent to <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6.5(d) and Section 8.1(c)(ii) (a “Notice of Superior Proposal”), <omitted> (ii) during the Notice Period, if requested by Parent, the Company <omitted> shall negotiate with Parent <omitted> in good faith (to the extent Parent so desires to negotiate) to make adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Page 53)
Section 6.5 Non-Solicitation; Competing Proposals. <omitted> (d) <omitted> provided, however, that (x) no Adverse Recommendation Change may be made and (y) no termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6.5(d) and Section 8.1(c)(ii) may be effected, in each case unless and until: (i) the fourth (4th) Business Day (the “Notice Period”) following Parent’s receipt of a written notice from the Company advising Parent of the Company’s board of directors’ intent to make an Adverse Recommendation Change (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation”) or terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6.5(d) and Section 8.1(c)(ii) (a “Notice of Superior Proposal”), which Notice of Adverse Recommendation shall specify in reasonable detail the applicable Intervening Event or Superior Proposal and which Notice of Superior Proposal shall specify the terms and conditions (and include the most current version of each proposed Contract providing for such Superior Proposal, including any Contract relating to financing) of any such Competing Proposal which the board of directors of the Company has concluded constitutes a Superior Proposal and the identity of the Person making such Competing Proposal, (ii) during the Notice Period, if requested by Parent, the Company and its Representatives shall negotiate with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent Parent so desires to negotiate) to make adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that either the failure to make an Adverse Recommendation Change in response to such Intervening Event would no longer be reasonably expected to be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties of the board of directors of the Company under applicable Law or such Competing Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal, as appropriate, and (iii) in determining whether to make such Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6.5(d) and Section 8.1(c)(ii), as applicable, the board of directors of the Company shall take into account any changes to the terms of this Agreement timely proposed by Parent in response to a Notice of Adverse Recommendation or a Notice of Superior Proposal during the Notice Period (as may be extended). Any material revision to any Competing Proposal shall require a new Notice of Superior Proposal and the Company shall be required to comply again with the requirements of this Section 6.5(d); provided that the new Notice Period shall be three (3) Business Days (but in no event shorter than the original four (4) Business Day Notice Period). (Page 53)
Section 6.5 Non-Solicitation; Competing Proposals. <omitted> (d) <omitted> no termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6.5(d) and Section 8.1(c)(ii) may be effected <omitted> unless and until: (i) <omitted> following Parent’s receipt of a <omitted> notice from the Company advising Parent of the Company’s board of directors’ intent to <omitted> terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6.5(d) and Section 8.1(c)(ii) (a “Notice of Superior Proposal”), <omitted> Any material revision to any Competing Proposal shall require a new Notice of Superior Proposal <omitted> provided that the new Notice Period shall be three (3) Business Days (but in no event shorter than the original four (4) Business Day Notice Period). (Page 53) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_40 | Section 7.2 No Solicitation.
<omitted>
(e) Notwithstanding the provisions herein to the contrary, prior to making any Company Adverse Recommendation Change or entering into a definitive agreement in connection with a Superior Proposal in accordance with Section 7.2(d): (i) the Company Board shall provide Parent at least five (5) Business Days’ prior written notice (a “Notice”) of its determination to take such action, which notice shall specify, in reasonable detail, the reasons therefor and, in the case of an Intervening Event, the reasonable detail thereof, and, in the case of a Company Acquisition Proposal, the terms and conditions of such proposal, including a copy of any proposed definitive agreements relating to such proposal; (ii) during the five (5) Business Days following such written notice (the “Notice Period”), the Company Board and its Representatives shall negotiate in good faith with Parent and its Representatives (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) regarding any revisions to the terms of the transactions contemplated hereby proposed by Parent in response to such Superior Proposal or Intervening Event, as applicable; and (iii) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board shall have concluded in good faith, after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and outside financial advisors (and taking into account any adjustment or modification of the terms of this Agreement proposed in writing by Parent), that, as applicable (A) the Company Acquisition Proposal continues to be a Superior Proposal or (B) the Intervening Event continues to warrant a Company Adverse Recommendation Change and, in each case, that failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Laws; provided that any material revision, amendment, update or supplement to the terms of any Company Acquisition Proposal shall require a new Notice and the Company shall be required to comply again with the requirements of this Section 7.2(e); provided, further, that the new Notice Period shall be three (3) Business Days. (Page 69) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_115 | (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else to the contrary contained in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Company Required Vote, the Company Board of Directors may, if, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside counsel, it determines that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties of directors under Indiana Law, (x) make an Adverse Recommendation Change in response to a Change in Circumstance, (y) make an Adverse Recommendation Change in response to a Superior Proposal or (z) cause or permit the Company to terminate this Agreement in order to enter into a binding written definitive agreement to effect a Superior Proposal, if and only if:
(i) the Company shall have given Parent notice at least four (4) Business Days prior to making any such Adverse Recommendation Change or causing or permitting the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to clause (y) above, which notice shall include (A) the material terms and conditions of any Superior Proposal that is the basis of the proposed action by the Company Board of Directors, the identity of the Person making the Superior Proposal and copies of proposed definitive documentation with respect to the Superior Proposal (it being understood and agreed that (1) any amendment to any financial terms or other terms that are material of such Superior Proposal shall require a new notice and an additional three (3) Business Day period prior to taking any specified action and (2) in determining whether to make an Adverse Recommendation Change or to cause or permit the Company to so terminate this Agreement, the Company Board of Directors shall take into account any changes to the financial and other terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent in writing to the Company (and not revoked) in response to any such notice or otherwise within the periods described above) or (B) a reasonably detailed description of the material event or development constituting such Change in Circumstance;
(ii) the Company has and has caused its Subsidiaries and its and their respective Representatives to make themselves reasonably available to negotiate with Parent and its Representatives during the period referred to in clause (i) above to the extent requested in writing by Parent in order to permit Parent to propose one or more amendments to this Agreement that would result in such Takeover Proposal ceasing to constitute a Superior Proposal or such other matter no longer constituting a Change in Circumstance;
(iii) after considering any proposed binding offers to amend this Agreement committed to in writing by Parent (and not revoked) during the period referred to in clause (i) above, if any, the Company Board of Directors shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside counsel, that the failure to make the Adverse Recommendation Change in response to such Superior Proposal or Change in Circumstance or cause or permit the Company to terminate this Agreement in response to such Superior Proposal would be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties of directors under Indiana Law. (Page 49)
(i) the Company shall have given Parent notice at least four (4) Business Days prior to <omitted> causing or permitting the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to clause (y) above, <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that <omitted> in determining whether to <omitted> cause or permit the Company to so terminate this Agreement, the Company Board of Directors shall take into account any changes to <omitted> this Agreement proposed by Parent
(c)Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else to the contrary contained in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Company Required Vote, the Company Board of Directors may, if, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside counsel, it determines that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties of directors under Indiana Law, (x) make an Adverse Recommendation Change in response to a Change in Circumstance, (y) make an Adverse Recommendation Change in response to a Superior Proposal or (z) cause or permit the Company to terminate this Agreement in order to enter into a binding written definitive agreement to effect a Superior Proposal, if and only if:
(i) the Company shall have given Parent notice at least four (4) Business Days prior to making any such Adverse Recommendation Change or causing or permitting the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to clause (y) above, which notice shall include (A) the material terms and conditions of any Superior Proposal that is the basis of the proposed action by the Company Board of Directors, the identity of the Person making the Superior Proposal and copies of proposed definitive documentation with respect to the Superior Proposal (it being understood and agreed that (1) any amendment to any financial terms or other terms that are material of such Superior Proposal shall require a new notice and an additional three (3) Business Day period prior to taking any specified action and (2) in determining whether to make an Adverse Recommendation Change or to cause or permit the Company to so terminate this Agreement, the Company Board of Directors shall take into account any changes to the financial and other terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent in writing to the Company (and not revoked) in response to any such notice or otherwise within the periods described above) or (B) a reasonably detailed description of the material event or development constituting such Change in Circumstance; (Page 49)
(i) the Company shall have given Parent notice at least four (4) Business Days prior to <omitted> causing or permitting the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to clause (y) above, <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that (1) any amendment to any financial terms or other terms that are material of such Superior Proposal shall require a new notice and an additional three (3) Business Day period prior to taking any specified action and (2) in determining whether to <omitted> cause or permit the Company to so terminate this Agreement, the Company Board of Directors shall take into account any changes to <omitted> this Agreement proposed by Parent | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_97 | Section 6.03. No Solicitation. <omitted>
(d) “Last Look”. Further, the Company Board shall not make an Adverse Recommendation Change unless (i) the Company promptly notifies Parent, in writing at least five Business Days before taking that action, of its intention to do so, attaching (A) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made following receipt of a Superior Proposal, the most current version of the proposed agreement under which such Superior Proposal is proposed to be consummated and the identity of the Third Party making the Superior Proposal, or (B) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made pursuant to an Intervening Event, a reasonably detailed description of the reasons for making such Adverse Recommendation Change, and (ii) Parent does not make, within five Business Days after its receipt of that written notification, a binding offer that (A) in the case of any Adverse Recommendation Change to be made following receipt of a Superior Proposal, is determined by the Company Board to be at least as favorable to the stockholders of the Company as such Superior Proposal (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notification from the Company and a new period under this Section 6.03(d), provided that such period for any amendments shall be three Business Days instead of five Business Days) or (B) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made pursuant to an Intervening Event, obviates, in the reasonable judgment of the Company Board, the need for such Adverse Recommendation Change. (Page 58)
Section 6.03. No Solicitation. <omitted>
(d) “Last Look”. <omitted> the Company Board shall not make an Adverse Recommendation Change unless (i) the Company promptly notifies Parent, in writing at least five Business Days before taking that action, of its intention to do so, <omitted> (A) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made following receipt of a Superior Proposal, <omitted> or (B) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made pursuant to an Intervening Event, a reasonably detailed description of the reasons for making such Adverse Recommendation Change, (Page 58)
Section 6.03. No Solicitation. <omitted>
(d) “Last Look”. Further, the Company Board shall not make an Adverse Recommendation Change unless (i) the Company promptly notifies Parent, in writing at least five Business Days before taking that action, of its intention to do so, attaching (A) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made following receipt of a Superior Proposal, the most current version of the proposed agreement under which such Superior Proposal is proposed to be consummated and the identity of the Third Party making the Superior Proposal, or (B) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made pursuant to an Intervening Event, a reasonably detailed description of the reasons for making such Adverse Recommendation Change, and (ii) Parent does not make, within five Business Days after its receipt of that written notification, a binding offer that (A) in the case of any Adverse Recommendation Change to be made following receipt of a Superior Proposal, is determined by the Company Board to be at least as favorable to the stockholders of the Company as such Superior Proposal (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notification from the Company and a new period under this Section 6.03(d), provided that such period for any amendments shall be three Business Days instead of five Business Days) or (B) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made pursuant to an Intervening Event, obviates, in the reasonable judgment of the Company Board, the need for such Adverse Recommendation Change. (Page 58)
Section 6.03. No Solicitation. <omitted>
(d) “Last Look”. <omitted> the Company Board shall not make an Adverse Recommendation Change unless (i) the Company promptly notifies Parent, in writing <omitted> (A) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made following receipt of a Superior Proposal, <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notification from the Company and a new period under this Section 6.03(d), provided that such period for any amendments shall be three Business Days instead of five Business Days) (Page 58) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_144 | SECTION 5.02.No Solicitation. <omitted> (b) <omitted> Notwithstanding the foregoing, and only at a time prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company may (x) make an Adverse Recommendation Change under clause (A) of the definition thereof in response to an Intervening Event, (y) make an Adverse Recommendation Change under clause (A) of the definition thereof in response to a Superior Proposal or (z) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f) in response to a Superior Proposal in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for such Superior Proposal, but in each case only if: (1) the Company Board has received a Superior Proposal that did not result, directly or indirectly, from a breach of Section 5.02 (in the case of the preceding clause (y) or clause (z)), or an Intervening Event has occurred (in the case of the preceding clause (x)); (2) in light of such Superior Proposal (in the case of the preceding clause (y) or clause (z)) or such Intervening Event (in the case of the preceding clause (x)), as the case may be, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and consultation with a financial advisor of nationally recognized reputation, that failure to make an Adverse Recommendation Change under clause (A) of the definition thereof (in the case of the preceding clause (y)) or to terminate this Agreement (in the case of the preceding clause (z)) or to make an Adverse Recommendation Change under clause (A) of the definition thereof (in the case of the preceding clause (x)) would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties to the stockholders of the Company under Delaware Law (any such determination, a “Withdrawal Determination”); (3) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it has made a Withdrawal Determination (any such notice, a “Triggering Notice”) and provided Parent unredacted copies of the documents and/or agreements providing for the Superior Proposal (including any other documents or agreements referred to in or to be entered into in connection with the Superior Proposal) or described the Intervening Event in writing in reasonable detail, as the case may be; (4) during the five (5) business days commencing on the date of receipt by Parent of the Triggering Notice (such time period, the “Notice Period”), if requested by Parent, the Company shall have negotiated in good faith with Parent to permit Parent to make a proposal to amend the terms of the Transactions or the Transaction Agreements; (5) at the end of the Notice Period, and taking into account any irrevocable written proposals (including any proposal to amend the terms of the Transactions or the Transaction Agreements) made by Parent since receipt of the Triggering Notice (a “Parent Proposal”), such Superior Proposal remains a Superior Proposal and the Company Board has again made a Withdrawal Determination in response to such Superior Proposal or such Intervening Event is continuing and the Company Board has again made a Withdrawal Determination in response to such Intervening Event (it being understood and agreed that if, in light of any Parent Proposal, the Company Board is no longer able to make a Withdrawal Determination with respect to such Superior Proposal or Intervening Event, then the Company shall immediately enter into amendments to the Transaction Agreements with Parent and Sub that embodies the terms of such Parent Proposal); (6) the Company is in compliance in all material respects with Section 5.02 and Parent is not at such time entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c) or Section 8.01(d)(ii); and (7) the Company (i) has paid prior to or concurrently pays the Termination Fee to Parent pursuant to Section 8.02 and immediately after such termination enters into a definitive agreement providing for such Superior Proposal, in the case of a termination of this Agreement pursuant to the preceding clause (z) or (ii) has set aside for immediate payment, the funds for the fee due under Section 8.02 in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change pursuant to the preceding clause (x) or (y). The Company acknowledges and agrees that each successive modification to the financial terms or other material terms of an Acquisition Proposal that is determined to be a Superior Proposal, and any material change to the Intervening Event, shall require a new Triggering Notice and a new Notice Period (except that the five (5) business day notice period referred to in the Notice Period shall instead be equal to the longer of (I) three (3) business days and (II) the period remaining under the Notice Period immediately prior to the delivery of such additional notice under this sentence). (Page 53)
SECTION 5.02.No Solicitation. <omitted> (b) <omitted> the Company may <omitted> (z) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f) in response to a Superior Proposal in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for such Superior Proposal, but in each case only if: <omitted> the Company has notified Parent in writing that it has made a Withdrawal Determination <omitted> ; (4) during the five (5) business days commencing on the date of receipt by Parent of the Triggering Notice (such time period, the “Notice Period”), if requested by Parent, the Company shall have negotiated in good faith with Parent to permit Parent to make a proposal to amend the terms of the Transactions or the Transaction Agreements; (Page 53)
SECTION 5.02.No Solicitation. <omitted> (b) <omitted> Notwithstanding the foregoing, and only at a time prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company may (x) make an Adverse Recommendation Change under clause (A) of the definition thereof in response to an Intervening Event, (y) make an Adverse Recommendation Change under clause (A) of the definition thereof in response to a Superior Proposal or (z) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f) in response to a Superior Proposal in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for such Superior Proposal, but in each case only if: (1) the Company Board has received a Superior Proposal that did not result, directly or indirectly, from a breach of Section 5.02 (in the case of the preceding clause (y) or clause (z)), or an Intervening Event has occurred (in the case of the preceding clause (x)); (2) in light of such Superior Proposal (in the case of the preceding clause (y) or clause (z)) or such Intervening Event (in the case of the preceding clause (x)), as the case may be, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and consultation with a financial advisor of nationally recognized reputation, that failure to make an Adverse Recommendation Change under clause (A) of the definition thereof (in the case of the preceding clause (y)) or to terminate this Agreement (in the case of the preceding clause (z)) or to make an Adverse Recommendation Change under clause (A) of the definition thereof (in the case of the preceding clause (x)) would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties to the stockholders of the Company under Delaware Law (any such determination, a “Withdrawal Determination”); (3) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it has made a Withdrawal Determination (any such notice, a “Triggering Notice”) and provided Parent unredacted copies of the documents and/or agreements providing for the Superior Proposal (including any other documents or agreements referred to in or to be entered into in connection with the Superior Proposal) or described the Intervening Event in writing in reasonable detail, as the case may be; (4) during the five (5) business days commencing on the date of receipt by Parent of the Triggering Notice (such time period, the “Notice Period”), if requested by Parent, the Company shall have negotiated in good faith with Parent to permit Parent to make a proposal to amend the terms of the Transactions or the Transaction Agreements; (5) at the end of the Notice Period, and taking into account any irrevocable written proposals (including any proposal to amend the terms of the Transactions or the Transaction Agreements) made by Parent since receipt of the Triggering Notice (a “Parent Proposal”), such Superior Proposal remains a Superior Proposal and the Company Board has again made a Withdrawal Determination in response to such Superior Proposal or such Intervening Event is continuing and the Company Board has again made a Withdrawal Determination in response to such Intervening Event (it being understood and agreed that if, in light of any Parent Proposal, the Company Board is no longer able to make a Withdrawal Determination with respect to such Superior Proposal or Intervening Event, then the Company shall immediately enter into amendments to the Transaction Agreements with Parent and Sub that embodies the terms of such Parent Proposal); (6) the Company is in compliance in all material respects with Section 5.02 and Parent is not at such time entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c) or Section 8.01(d)(ii); and (7) the Company (i) has paid prior to or concurrently pays the Termination Fee to Parent pursuant to Section 8.02 and immediately after such termination enters into a definitive agreement providing for such Superior Proposal, in the case of a termination of this Agreement pursuant to the preceding clause (z) or (ii) has set aside for immediate payment, the funds for the fee due under Section 8.02 in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change pursuant to the preceding clause (x) or (y). The Company acknowledges and agrees that each successive modification to the financial terms or other material terms of an Acquisition Proposal that is determined to be a Superior Proposal, and any material change to the Intervening Event, shall require a new Triggering Notice and a new Notice Period (except that the five (5) business day notice period referred to in the Notice Period shall instead be equal to the longer of (I) three (3) business days and (II) the period remaining under the Notice Period immediately prior to the delivery of such additional notice under this sentence). (Page 53)
SECTION 5.02.No Solicitation. <omitted> (b) <omitted> the Company may <omitted> (z) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f) in response to a Superior Proposal in order to enter into a definitive agreement providing for such Superior Proposal, but in each case only if: <omitted> (3) the Company has notified Parent in writing that it has made a Withdrawal Determination (any such notice, a “Triggering Notice”) <omitted> The Company acknowledges and agrees that each successive modification to the financial terms or other material terms of an Acquisition Proposal that is determined to be a Superior Proposal, and any material change to the Intervening Event, shall require a new Triggering Notice and a new Notice Period (except that the five (5) business day notice period referred to in the Notice Period shall instead be equal to the longer of (I) three (3) business days and (II) the period remaining under the Notice Period immediately prior to the delivery of such additional notice under this sentence). (Page 53) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_78 | (e) Prior to the Company making any Change of Recommendation or (to the extent applicable) terminating this Agreement as permitted: (i) Under Section 6.2(d)(i), the Company shall provide Parent with four (4) business days’ prior written notice advising Parent that the Company Board of Directors intends to take such action, including copies of the proposed definitive agreement, all ancillary agreements, and all written communications providing other terms (and, if oral, a summary of the material terms of such communications) relating to such Acquisition Proposal or, if such documents and written communications are not available to the Company, specifying in writing the material terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal. During such four (4) business day period, the Company shall negotiate in good faith Parent (and shall cause its Representatives to negotiate in good faith) (in each case, to the extent Parent desires to negotiate and makes its Representatives available for such purposes) to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that such Acquisition Proposal would no longer constitute a Superior Proposal. The provisions under this Section 6.2(e)(i) shall also apply with respect to any amendment to the financial terms or any other material amendment to any Acquisition Proposal (except that any reference to four (4) business days shall instead be three (3) business days) or any successive Acquisition Proposals. (ii) Under Section 6.2(d)(ii), the Company shall provide Parent with four (4) business days’ prior written notice advising Parent that it intends to effect a Change of Recommendation and specifying, in writing and in reasonable detail, the reasons therefor, and during such four (4) business day period, the Company shall negotiate in good faith Parent (and shall cause its Representatives to negotiate in good faith) (in each case, to the extent Parent desires to negotiate and makes its Representatives available for such purposes) to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement to obviate the requirement to make a Change of Recommendation. The provisions under this Section 6.2(e)(ii) shall also apply with respect to any material change to the facts and circumstances relating to such Change of Recommendation (except that any reference to four (4) business days shall instead be three (3) business days); provided that, no such three (3) business day period shall be required if such three (3) business day period would commence within five (5) business days prior to the date of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting (taking into account any adjournment or postponement of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting required by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(g)(1)) unless any such three (3) business day period is the first three (3) business day period under this Section 6.2(e)(ii) with respect to an Intervening Event (in which case such three (3) business day period shall commence). (Page 22) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_132 | 7.3 Acquisition Proposals; Change of Recommendation. <omitted> (d) No Change of Recommendation. <omitted> (ii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section 7.3, prior to the time the Requisite Company Vote is obtained, the Company Board may (A) effect a Change of Recommendation if (x)(1) a written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel) is bona fide and that did not arise from or in connection with a breach of the obligations set forth in this Section 7.3 is received by the Company after the date of this Agreement and is not withdrawn prior to the Change of Recommendation, and the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and a financial advisor of nationally recognized reputation, that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal or (2) an Intervening Event has occurred, and (y) the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and a financial advisor of nationally recognized reputation, that failure to effect a Change of Recommendation would reasonably be likely to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law or (B) take action to terminate this Agreement pursuant to, and in accordance with, Section 9.3(b) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel) is bona fide and that did not arise from or in connection with a breach of the obligations set forth in this Section 7.3 and that the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and a financial advisor of nationally recognized reputation, that (1) such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and (2) failure to effect a Change of Recommendation would reasonably be likely to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law; provided, however, that a Change of Recommendation or action to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.3(b) may not be made (i) unless the Company shall have complied in all material respects with its obligations under this Section 7.3 and (ii) unless and until the Company has given Parent written notice of such action four (4) Business Days in advance (an “Initial Notice”), setting forth in writing that the Company Board intends to consider whether to take such action, the reasons with respect thereto and (I) in the case of a Superior Proposal, the material terms and conditions of such Superior Proposal and (II) in the case of an Intervening Event, a reasonable description of such Intervening Event (it being agreed that, in each case, the delivery of such notice by the Company shall not constitute a Change of Recommendation). After giving such Initial Notice and prior to effecting such Change of Recommendation or taking such action to terminate the Agreement pursuant to Section 9.3(b), the Company shall, and shall instruct its legal and financial advisors to, negotiate in good faith with Parent and its Representatives throughout such four (4) Business Day period (to the extent Parent wishes to negotiate) to make such revisions to the terms of this Agreement such that the failure of the Company Board to effect a Change of Recommendation or to take such action to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.3(b) would no longer be reasonably be likely to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties. At the end of the four (4) Business Day period, prior to taking action to effect a Change of Recommendation or taking action to terminate the Agreement pursuant to Section 9.3(b), the Company Board shall take into account any changes to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent in writing and any other information offered by Parent in writing in response to the Initial Notice, and shall have determined in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel) that (A) in the case of a Superior Proposal, the Superior Proposal continues to constitute a Superior Proposal, and (B) in the case of an Intervening Event, the failure to effect a Change of Recommendation in response to such Intervening Event would be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law, in each case, if such changes offered in writing were to be given effect. Any material amendment to any Acquisition Proposal will be deemed to be a new Acquisition Proposal for purposes of this Section 7.3(d) except that the obligation to give advance written notice with respect thereto as set forth in this Section 7.3(d) shall be reduced to three (3) Business Days. (Page 72) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_104 | SECTION 5.02. No Solicitation; Adverse Recommendation Change. <omitted> (f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may (i) make an Adverse Recommendation Change if (A) the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor) that, as a result of an Intervening Event, failure to take such action would be inconsistent with the 47 Company’s directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law or (B) the Company receives a Company Takeover Proposal after the date of this Agreement that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.02 and for which the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor) that such Company Takeover Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with the Company’s directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and (ii) solely in the case of clause (i)(B), enter into a definitive written agreement providing for the consummation of a Superior Proposal and concurrently terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f); provided, however, that the Company Board and any committee thereof shall not, and shall cause the Company not to, take any action set forth in clause (i) or clause (ii) above unless, prior to taking such action (A) the Company has provided written notice to Parent (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change”) advising Parent that the Company Board or any such committee intends to take such action and the reasons therefor, (B) in the case of any Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change provided in connection with an Intervening Event, such Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change contains a reasonably detailed description of such Intervening Event, (C) in the case of any Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change provided in connection with a Company Takeover Proposal, such Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change specifies the material terms and conditions of the related Superior Proposal, identifying the Person or group making such Superior Proposal and includes a copy of the relevant agreement or proposal with respect to such Superior Proposal, (D) a period of four Business Days has elapsed following Parent’s receipt of such Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change (it being understood that any amendment or modification to any Company Takeover Proposal that is the basis for such proposed Adverse Recommendation Change shall require a new Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change and an additional notice period (which shall be the longer of (x) three Business Days and (y) the period remaining under the initial notice period)), (E) if requested by Parent, the Company has negotiated, and has caused its Representatives to negotiate, in good faith with Parent and its Representatives during such four Business Day period (as it may be extended pursuant to clause (D)) to enable Parent to propose in writing in a binding offer to effect changes to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal and (F) taking into account any changes to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent in any binding proposal, the Company Board has determined in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor) (1) with respect to the actions described in clause (i) of this Section 5.02(f), that it would continue to be inconsistent with the Company’s directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law not to effect the Adverse Recommendation Change and (2) with respect to the actions described in clause (i)(B) and clause (ii) of this Section 5.02(f), that the Company Takeover Proposal received by the Company continues to constitute a Superior Proposal, in each case, if such changes offered by Parent in such binding proposal were given effect; provided, further, that any purported termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.02(f) shall be void and of no force and effect unless such termination is in accordance with Section 8.01(f) and the Company pays to Parent the Company Termination Fee in accordance with Section 6.06 prior to or concurrently with such termination. (Pages 55-56)
SECTION 5.02. No Solicitation; Adverse Recommendation Change. <omitted> (f) <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> if <omitted> the Company receives a Company Takeover Proposal <omitted> which the Company Board determines <omitted> constitutes a Superior Proposal <omitted> (ii) <omitted> enter into a definitive written agreement providing for the consummation of a Superior Proposal and concurrently terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f); provided, however, that the Company Board and any committee thereof shall not, and shall cause the Company not to, take any action set forth in <omitted> clause (ii) above unless, prior to taking such action (A) the Company has provided <omitted> notice to Parent (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change”) advising Parent that the Company Board or any such committee intends to take such action <omitted> , (D) a period of four Business Days has elapsed following Parent’s receipt of such Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change <omitted> , (E) if requested by Parent, the Company has negotiated <omitted> in good faith with Parent <omitted> during such four Business Day period <omitted> to enable Parent to propose in writing in a binding offer to effect changes to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal (Pages 55-56)
SECTION 5.02. No Solicitation; Adverse Recommendation Change. <omitted> (f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may (i) make an Adverse Recommendation Change if (A) the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor) that, as a result of an Intervening Event, failure to take such action would be inconsistent with the 47 Company’s directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law or (B) the Company receives a Company Takeover Proposal after the date of this Agreement that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.02 and for which the Company Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor) that such Company Takeover Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with the Company’s directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and (ii) solely in the case of clause (i)(B), enter into a definitive written agreement providing for the consummation of a Superior Proposal and concurrently terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f); provided, however, that the Company Board and any committee thereof shall not, and shall cause the Company not to, take any action set forth in clause (i) or clause (ii) above unless, prior to taking such action (A) the Company has provided written notice to Parent (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change”) advising Parent that the Company Board or any such committee intends to take such action and the reasons therefor, (B) in the case of any Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change provided in connection with an Intervening Event, such Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change contains a reasonably detailed description of such Intervening Event, (C) in the case of any Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change provided in connection with a Company Takeover Proposal, such Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change specifies the material terms and conditions of the related Superior Proposal, identifying the Person or group making such Superior Proposal and includes a copy of the relevant agreement or proposal with respect to such Superior Proposal, (D) a period of four Business Days has elapsed following Parent’s receipt of such Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change (it being understood that any amendment or modification to any Company Takeover Proposal that is the basis for such proposed Adverse Recommendation Change shall require a new Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change and an additional notice period (which shall be the longer of (x) three Business Days and (y) the period remaining under the initial notice period)), (E) if requested by Parent, the Company has negotiated, and has caused its Representatives to negotiate, in good faith with Parent and its Representatives during such four Business Day period (as it may be extended pursuant to clause (D)) to enable Parent to propose in writing in a binding offer to effect changes to the terms of this Agreement such that it would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal and (F) taking into account any changes to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent in any binding proposal, the Company Board has determined in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor) (1) with respect to the actions described in clause (i) of this Section 5.02(f), that it would continue to be inconsistent with the Company’s directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law not to effect the Adverse Recommendation Change and (2) with respect to the actions described in clause (i)(B) and clause (ii) of this Section 5.02(f), that the Company Takeover Proposal received by the Company continues to constitute a Superior Proposal, in each case, if such changes offered by Parent in such binding proposal were given effect; provided, further, that any purported termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.02(f) shall be void and of no force and effect unless such termination is in accordance with Section 8.01(f) and the Company pays to Parent the Company Termination Fee in accordance with Section 6.06 prior to or concurrently with such termination. (Pages 55-56)
SECTION 5.02. No Solicitation; Adverse Recommendation Change. <omitted> (f) <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> if <omitted> the Company receives a Company Takeover Proposal <omitted> which the Company Board determines <omitted> constitutes a Superior Proposal <omitted> (ii) <omitted> enter into a definitive written agreement providing for the consummation of a Superior Proposal and concurrently terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f); provided, however, that the Company Board and any committee thereof shall not, and shall cause the Company not to, take any action set forth in <omitted> clause (ii) above unless, prior to taking such action (A) the Company has provided <omitted> notice to Parent (a “Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change”) advising Parent that the Company Board or any such committee intends to take such action <omitted> (it being understood that any amendment or modification to any Company Takeover Proposal that is the basis for such proposed Adverse Recommendation Change shall require a new Notice of Adverse Recommendation Change and an additional notice period (which shall be the longer of (x) three Business Days and (y) the period remaining under the initial notice period)) (Pages 55-56) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_111 | 5.3 No Solicitation.
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(d) Company Board Recommendation Change; Entry into Alternative Acquisition Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to the Offer Acceptance Time:
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(ii) if the Company has received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal, that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Acquisition Proposal, in each case if and only if: <omitted> (3) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to the Parent Entities at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.3(d)(ii) absent any revision to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, which notice will specify the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, including the identity of the Person or “group” of Persons making such Acquisition Proposal, the material terms thereof and copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal; and (ii) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Notice Period, must have (1) negotiated with the Parent Entities and their Representatives in good faith (to the extent that the Parent Entities desire to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (2) permitted the Parent Entities and their Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that the Parent Entities request to make such a presentation); provided, however, that in the event of any material revisions to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to the Parent Entities and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(d)(ii)(3) (other than the requirement of a presentation as contemplated by clause (ii)(3) above) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be three Business Days); and (Page 70)
5.3 No Solicitation.
<omitted>
(d) Company Board Recommendation Change; Entry into Alternative Acquisition Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement
<omitted>
(ii) <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Acquisition Proposal, in each case if and only if: <omitted> (3) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to the Parent Entities at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) <omitted> and (ii) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Notice Period, must have (1) negotiated with the Parent Entities and their Representatives in good faith (to the extent that the Parent Entities desire to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Page 70)
5.3 No Solicitation.
<omitted>
(d) Company Board Recommendation Change; Entry into Alternative Acquisition Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to the Offer Acceptance Time:
<omitted>
(ii) if the Company has received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal, that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Acquisition Proposal, in each case if and only if: <omitted> (3) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to the Parent Entities at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.3(d)(ii) absent any revision to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, which notice will specify the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, including the identity of the Person or “group” of Persons making such Acquisition Proposal, the material terms thereof and copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal; and (ii) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, during the Notice Period, must have (1) negotiated with the Parent Entities and their Representatives in good faith (to the extent that the Parent Entities desire to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (2) permitted the Parent Entities and their Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that the Parent Entities request to make such a presentation); provided, however, that in the event of any material revisions to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to the Parent Entities and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(d)(ii)(3) (other than the requirement of a presentation as contemplated by clause (ii)(3) above) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be three Business Days); and (Page 70)
5.3 No Solicitation.
<omitted>
(d) Company Board Recommendation Change; Entry into Alternative Acquisition Agreement.
<omitted>
(ii) <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Acquisition Proposal, in each case if and only if: <omitted> (3) (i) the Company has provided prior written notice to the Parent Entities at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) <omitted> provided, however, that in the event of any material revisions to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to the Parent Entities and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.3(d)(ii)(3) (other than the requirement of a presentation as contemplated by clause (ii)(3) above) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice will be three Business Days) (Page 70) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_130 | Section 7.04 Termination by the Company . This Agreement may be terminated by the Company at any time prior to the Effective Time: (a) in order concurrently to enter into a definitive, written Company Acquisition Agreement for a transaction that constitutes a Superior Proposal prior to the receipt of the Company Shareholder Approval at the Company Shareholders Meeting if, (i) the Company h a s complied in all material respects with Section 5.04 with respect to such Superior Proposal, and (ii) prior to or substantially concurrently with such termination the Company pays the Termination Fee due to Parent in accordance with Section 7.06(a)(ii) and (iii) substantially concurrently with such termination, the Company enters into such definitive written Company Acquisition Agreement; (Page 61) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_62 | 5.4 No Solicitation by the Company; Other Offers. <omitted> (e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in Section 5.4(d), the Company shall not be entitled to: (i) make a Change in Company Board Recommendation pursuant to Section 5.4(d)(i) or Section 5.4(d)(ii); or (ii) terminate this Agreement (and, if applicable, enter into any Company Acquisition Agreement) pursuant to Section 5.4(d)(iii), unless: (A) the Company shall have first provided prior written notice to Parent that it is prepared to (I) make a Change in Company Board Recommendation (a “Recommendation Change Notice”), or (II) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(h) in response to a Superior Proposal (a “Superior Proposal Notice”), which notice shall, if the basis for the proposed action by the Company Board is not related to a Superior Proposal, contain a description of the Intervening Event giving rise to such proposed action or, if the basis for the proposed action by the Company Board is a Superior Proposal, contain a description of the material terms and conditions of such Superior Proposal (including the identity of the Person making the Superior Proposal unless prohibited by the terms of a confidentiality or other similar agreement in effect as of the date 40 hereof) and a copy of the Company Acquisition Agreement in the form to be entered into (it being understood and agreed that the delivery of such notice shall not, in and of itself, be deemed to be a Change in Company Board Recommendation); (B) during the three (3) Business Day period commencing on the date of Parent’s receipt of such notice, the Company shall have made its Representatives reasonably available for the purpose of engaging in negotiations with Parent (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) regarding a possible amendment of this Agreement or the Offer or a possible alternative transaction so that the Acquisition Proposal that is the subject of the Superior Proposal Notice ceases to be a Superior Proposal, and (C) (1) in the case of a Recommendation Change Notice, Parent does not make, within three (3) Business Days after the receipt of such notice, a proposal that would, in the good-faith judgment of the Company Board (after consultation with outside counsel), cause the Intervening Event to no longer form the basis for the Company Board to effect a Change in Company Board Recommendation and (2) in the case of a Superior Proposal Notice, after the expiration of the negotiation period described in clause (B) above, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after taking into account any amendments to this Agreement and the Offer that Parent and Purchaser have irrevocably agreed in writing to make as a result of the negotiations contemplated by clause (B) above, that (X) after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisor, such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, and (Y) after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel, the failure to make a Change in Recommendation and/or enter into such Company Acquisition Agreement would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with the Company Board’s fiduciary duties under applicable Law. Any material changes with respect to the Intervening Event mentioned above, or material changes to the financial terms of such Superior Proposal, as the case may be, occurring prior to the Company’s effecting a Change in Company Board Recommendation or terminating this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(h) shall require the Company to provide to Parent a new Recommendation Change Notice or Superior Proposal Notice and a new three (3) Business Day period. (Pages 45-46)
5.4 No Solicitation by the Company; Other Offers. <omitted> the Company shall not be entitled to: <omitted> (ii) terminate this Agreement (and, if applicable, enter into any Company Acquisition Agreement) pursuant to Section 5.4(d)(iii), unless: (A) the Company shall have first provided prior <omitted> notice to Parent that it is prepared to <omitted> (II) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(h) in response to a Superior Proposal <omitted> (B) during the three (3) Business Day period commencing on the date of Parent’s receipt of such notice, the Company shall have made its Representatives reasonably available for the purpose of engaging in negotiations with Parent <omitted> regarding a possible amendment of this Agreement or the Offer or a possible alternative transaction (Pages 45-46)
5.4 No Solicitation by the Company; Other Offers. <omitted> (e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in Section 5.4(d), the Company shall not be entitled to: (i) make a Change in Company Board Recommendation pursuant to Section 5.4(d)(i) or Section 5.4(d)(ii); or (ii) terminate this Agreement (and, if applicable, enter into any Company Acquisition Agreement) pursuant to Section 5.4(d)(iii), unless: (A) the Company shall have first provided prior written notice to Parent that it is prepared to (I) make a Change in Company Board Recommendation (a “Recommendation Change Notice”), or (II) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(h) in response to a Superior Proposal (a “Superior Proposal Notice”), which notice shall, if the basis for the proposed action by the Company Board is not related to a Superior Proposal, contain a description of the Intervening Event giving rise to such proposed action or, if the basis for the proposed action by the Company Board is a Superior Proposal, contain a description of the material terms and conditions of such Superior Proposal (including the identity of the Person making the Superior Proposal unless prohibited by the terms of a confidentiality or other similar agreement in effect as of the date 40 hereof) and a copy of the Company Acquisition Agreement in the form to be entered into (it being understood and agreed that the delivery of such notice shall not, in and of itself, be deemed to be a Change in Company Board Recommendation); (B) during the three (3) Business Day period commencing on the date of Parent’s receipt of such notice, the Company shall have made its Representatives reasonably available for the purpose of engaging in negotiations with Parent (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) regarding a possible amendment of this Agreement or the Offer or a possible alternative transaction so that the Acquisition Proposal that is the subject of the Superior Proposal Notice ceases to be a Superior Proposal, and (C) (1) in the case of a Recommendation Change Notice, Parent does not make, within three (3) Business Days after the receipt of such notice, a proposal that would, in the good-faith judgment of the Company Board (after consultation with outside counsel), cause the Intervening Event to no longer form the basis for the Company Board to effect a Change in Company Board Recommendation and (2) in the case of a Superior Proposal Notice, after the expiration of the negotiation period described in clause (B) above, the Company Board shall have determined in good faith, after taking into account any amendments to this Agreement and the Offer that Parent and Purchaser have irrevocably agreed in writing to make as a result of the negotiations contemplated by clause (B) above, that (X) after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and financial advisor, such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, and (Y) after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel, the failure to make a Change in Recommendation and/or enter into such Company Acquisition Agreement would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with the Company Board’s fiduciary duties under applicable Law. Any material changes with respect to the Intervening Event mentioned above, or material changes to the financial terms of such Superior Proposal, as the case may be, occurring prior to the Company’s effecting a Change in Company Board Recommendation or terminating this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(h) shall require the Company to provide to Parent a new Recommendation Change Notice or Superior Proposal Notice and a new three (3) Business Day period. (Pages 45-46)
5.4 No Solicitation by the Company; Other Offers. <omitted> the Company shall not be entitled to: <omitted> (ii) terminate this Agreement (and, if applicable, enter into any Company Acquisition Agreement) pursuant to Section 5.4(d)(iii), unless: (A) the Company shall have first provided prior <omitted> notice to Parent that it is prepared to <omitted> (II) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(h) in response to a Superior Proposal (a “Superior Proposal Notice”) <omitted> Any <omitted> material changes to the financial terms of such Superior Proposal <omitted> occurring prior to the Company’s <omitted> terminating this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(h) shall require the Company to provide to Parent a new <omitted> Superior Proposal Notice and a new three (3) Business Day period. (Pages 45-46) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_16 | Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board (or any committee thereof) may effect a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.3(a) and enter into a Company Acquisition Agreement, if: (i) the Company notifies Parent, in writing, at least four Business Days (the “Superior Proposal Notice Period”) before making a Company Adverse Recommendation Change or terminating the Agreement pursuant to Section 8.3(a) and entering into a Company Acquisition Agreement, of its intention to take such action with respect to a Superior Proposal (which notice shall not, by itself, constitute a Company Adverse Recommendation Change), which notice shall state expressly that the Company has received an Alternative Proposal that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) has determined in good faith, after consulting with outside legal counsel and its financial advisor, constitutes a Superior Proposal and that the Company Board (or a committee thereof) intends to effect a Company Adverse Recommendation Change; (ii) the Company attaches to such notice the most current version of the proposed agreement reflecting the Superior Proposal and any material documents related thereto, and summarizes in reasonable detail any material terms and conditions of such Superior Proposal that are not reflected in the proposed agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal and the identity of the third party making such Superior Proposal; (iii) during the Superior Proposal Notice Period, the Company negotiates with Parent in good faith, and causes its Representatives to negotiate with Parent in good faith, to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that such Alternative Proposal ceases to constitute a Superior Proposal, if Parent, in its discretion, proposes in good faith to make such adjustments (it being agreed that in the event that, after commencement of the Superior Proposal Notice Period, there is any material revision to the terms of a Superior Proposal, including any revision in price, the Superior Proposal Notice Period shall be extended, if applicable, to ensure that at least three Business Days remain in the Superior Proposal Notice Period subsequent to the time the Company notifies Parent of any such material revision); (Page 52) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_59 | Section 5.4 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section 5.4, following receipt of a written Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.4, and that the Company Board (acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisors, constitutes a Superior Proposal, the Company Board and the Special Committee may at any time prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval, but not after, make an Adverse RecommendationChange or terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal in accordance with Section 7.1(c)(ii), or authorize, resolve, agree or propose publicly to take any such action, if all of the following conditions are met: <omitted> (i) (A) the Company shall have provided to Parent four Business Days’ prior written notice, which shall state expressly (1) that it has received a written Acquisition Proposal that constitutes a Superior Proposal, (2) the material terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal (including the consideration offered therein and the identity of the Person or group making the Acquisition Proposal) and shall have contemporaneously provided an unredacted copy of the Alternative Acquisition Agreement and all other documents (other than immaterial documents) related to the Superior Proposal (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or any other material term or condition of such Superior Proposal shall require a new notice and an additional three Business Day period) and (3) that, subject to clause (ii) below, the Company Board (acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) has determined to make an Adverse Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.1(c)(ii) in order to enter into the Alternative Acquisition Agreement, as applicable, and (B) prior to making such Adverse Recommendation Change or terminating this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.1(c)(ii), as applicable, (x) the Company shall have used commercially reasonable efforts to engage in good faith with Parent (to the extent Parent wishes to engage) during such four Business Day period to consider any adjustments proposed by Parent to the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that the Alternative Acquisition Agreement ceases to constitute a Superior Proposal and (y) in determining whether to make an Adverse Recommendation Change or to effect a termination in accordance with Section 7.1(c)(ii), the Company Board and the Special Committee shall have taken into account any changes to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent and any other information provided by Parent in response to such notice; (Pages 43-44)
Section 5.4 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> the Company Board and the Special Committee may <omitted> terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal in accordance with Section 7.1(c)(ii) <omitted> if all of the following conditions are met: (i) (A) the Company shall have provided to Parent four Business Days’ <omitted> notice, which shall state expressly <omitted> (3) that, <omitted> the Company Board (acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) has determined <omitted> to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.1(c)(ii) in order to enter into the Alternative Acquisition Agreement, as applicable, and <omitted> the Company shall have used commercially reasonable efforts to engage in good faith with Parent (to the extent Parent wishes to engage) during such four Business Day period to consider any adjustments proposed by Parent to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (Pages 43-44)
Section 5.4 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section 5.4, following receipt of a written Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a breach of this Section 5.4, and that the Company Board (acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisors, constitutes a Superior Proposal, the Company Board and the Special Committee may at any time prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval, but not after, make an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal in accordance with Section 7.1(c)(ii), or authorize, resolve, agree or propose publicly to take any such action, if all of the following conditions are met: (i) (A) the Company shall have provided to Parent four Business Days’ prior written notice, which shall state expressly (1) that it has received a written Acquisition Proposal that constitutes a Superior Proposal, (2) the material terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal (including the consideration offered therein and the identity of the Person or group making the Acquisition Proposal) and shall have contemporaneously provided an unredacted copy of the Alternative Acquisition Agreement and all other documents (other than immaterial documents) related to the Superior Proposal (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or any other material term or condition of such Superior Proposal shall require a new notice and an additional three Business Day period) and (3) that, subject to clause (ii) below, the Company Board (acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) has determined to make an Adverse Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.1(c)(ii) in order to enter into the Alternative Acquisition Agreement, as applicable, and (B) prior to making such Adverse Recommendation Change or terminating this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.1(c)(ii), as applicable, (x) the Company shall have used commercially reasonable efforts to engage in good faith with Parent (to the extent Parent wishes to engage) during such four Business Day period to consider any adjustments proposed by Parent to the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that the Alternative Acquisition Agreement ceases to constitute a Superior Proposal and (y) in determining whether to make an Adverse Recommendation Change or to effect a termination in accordance with Section 7.1(c)(ii), the Company Board and the Special Committee shall have taken into account any changes to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent and any other information provided by Parent in response to such notice; (Pages 43-44)
Section 5.4 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> the Company Board and the Special Committee may <omitted> terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal in accordance with Section 7.1(c)(ii) <omitted> if all of the following conditions are met: (i) (A) the Company shall have provided to Parent <omitted> written notice, which shall state expressly <omitted> (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or any other material term or condition of such Superior Proposal shall require a new notice and an additional three Business Day period) and (3) that, subject to clause (ii) below, the Company Board (acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) has determined to <omitted> terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.1(c)(ii) (Pages 43-44) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
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( e ) Notwithstanding Section 5.11(d) or any other provision of this Agreement, prior to obtaining the Requisite First Choice Shareholder Approval, the First Choice Board (or any committee thereof) may make a First Choice Subsequent Determination after the fifth (5 ) Business Day following Enterprise’s receipt of a notice (the “Notice of Determination”) from First Choice informing Enterprise that the First Choice Board (or such committee) has determined in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and its financial advisor,
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that an Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and the failure to make a First Choice Subsequent Determination with respect to such Superior Proposal would breach or reasonably be expected to result in a breach of its fiduciary duties under applicable Law (it being understood that the initial determination under this clause will not be considered a First Choice Subsequent Determination), but only if: (i) the Notice of Determination includes or is accompanied by the material terms and conditions of such Superior Proposal and the identity of the Person making such Superior Proposal, including copies of any proposed material agreements providing for such Superior Proposal; (ii) during the five (5) Business Day period after receipt of the Notice of Determination (the “Notice Period”), First Choice and the First Choice Board shall have negotiated in good faith with Enterprise, to the extent Enterprise desires to negotiate, to make such adjustments, modifications or amendments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as would enable First Choice to proceed with the First Choice Recommendation without a First Choice Subsequent Determination; provided, however, that Enterprise shall not have any obligation to propose any adjustments, modifications or amendments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and (iii) at the end of the Notice Period, after taking into account any such adjusted, modified or amended terms, if any, as may have been proposed by Enterprise in writing before expiration of the Notice Period, the First Choice Board has again in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and its financial advisor, made the determination that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and the failure to make a First Choice Subsequent Determination with respect to such Superior Proposal would breach or reasonably be expected to result in a breach of its fiduciary duties under applicable Law. In the event of any material revisions to an Acquisition Proposal that is the subject of a Notice of Determination and that occur prior to a First Choice Subsequent Determination, First Choice shall be required to deliver a new Notice of Determination to Enterprise and again comply with the requirements of this Section 5.11(e), except that the Notice Period shall be reduced to three (3) Business Days. <omitted>
Section 7.01 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated, and the transactions contemplated hereby may be abandoned: <omitted> (i) Superior Proposal. By First Choice, at any time prior to the Requisite First Choice Shareholder Approval being obtained, in the event that the First Choice Board (or any committee thereof) makes a First Choice Subsequent Determination with respect to a Superior Proposal; provided, that First Choice has complied with all of its obligations under Section 5.11. (Pages 73-74)
Section 5.11 No Solicitation by First Choice; Superior Proposals. <omitted> ( e ) Notwithstanding Section 5.11(d) or any other provision of this Agreement, prior to obtaining the Requisite First Choice Shareholder Approval, the First Choice Board (or any committee thereof) may make a First Choice Subsequent Determination after the fifth (5 ) Business Day following Enterprise’s receipt of a notice (the “Notice of Determination”) from First Choice informing Enterprise that the First Choice Board (or such committee) has determined in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and its financial advisor,
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that an Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and the failure to make a First Choice Subsequent Determination with respect to such Superior Proposal would breach or reasonably be expected to result in a breach of its fiduciary duties under applicable Law <omitted>.
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Section 7.01 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated, and the transactions contemplated hereby may be abandoned: <omitted> (i) Superior Proposal. By First Choice, at any time prior to the Requisite First Choice Shareholder Approval being obtained, in the event that the First Choice Board (or any committee thereof) makes a First Choice Subsequent Determination with respect to a Superior Proposal; provided, that First Choice has complied with all of its obligations under Section 5.11. (Pages 73-74)
Section 5.11 No Solicitation by First Choice; Superior Proposals. <omitted> ( e ) Notwithstanding Section 5.11(d) or any other provision of this Agreement, prior to obtaining the Requisite First Choice Shareholder Approval, the First Choice Board (or any committee thereof) may make a First Choice Subsequent Determination after the fifth (5 ) Business Day following Enterprise’s receipt of a notice (the “Notice of Determination”) from First Choice informing Enterprise that the First Choice Board (or such committee) has determined in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and its financial advisor,
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that an Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and the failure to make a First Choice Subsequent Determination with respect to such Superior Proposal would breach or reasonably be expected to result in a breach of its fiduciary duties under applicable Law (it being understood that the initial determination under this clause will not be considered a First Choice Subsequent Determination), but only if: (i) the Notice of Determination includes or is accompanied by the material terms and conditions of such Superior Proposal and the identity of the Person making such Superior Proposal, including copies of any proposed material agreements providing for such Superior Proposal; (ii) during the five (5) Business Day period after receipt of the Notice of Determination (the “Notice Period”), First Choice and the First Choice Board shall have negotiated in good faith with Enterprise, to the extent Enterprise desires to negotiate, to make such adjustments, modifications or amendments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as would enable First Choice to proceed with the First Choice Recommendation without a First Choice Subsequent Determination; provided, however, that Enterprise shall not have any obligation to propose any adjustments, modifications or amendments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and (iii) at the end of the Notice Period, after taking into account any such adjusted, modified or amended terms, if any, as may have been proposed by Enterprise in writing before expiration of the Notice Period, the First Choice Board has again in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and its financial advisor, made the determination that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and the failure to make a First Choice Subsequent Determination with respect to such Superior Proposal would breach or reasonably be expected to result in a breach of its fiduciary duties under applicable Law. In the event of any material revisions to an Acquisition Proposal that is the subject of a Notice of Determination and that occur prior to a First Choice Subsequent Determination, First Choice shall be required to deliver a new Notice of Determination to Enterprise and again comply with the requirements of this Section 5.11(e), except that the Notice Period shall be reduced to three (3) Business Days.
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Section 7.01 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated, and the transactions contemplated hereby may be abandoned: <omitted> (i) Superior Proposal. By First Choice, at any time prior to the Requisite First Choice Shareholder Approval being obtained, in the event that the First Choice Board (or any committee thereof) makes a First Choice Subsequent Determination with respect to a Superior Proposal; provided, that First Choice has complied with all of its obligations under Section 5.11. (Pages 73-74)
Section 5.11 No Solicitation by First Choice; Superior Proposals. <omitted> In the event of any material revisions to an Acquisition Proposal that is the subject of a Notice of Determination and that occur prior to a First Choice Subsequent Determination, First Choice shall be required to deliver a new Notice of Determination to Enterprise and again comply with the requirements of this Section 5.11(e), except that the Notice Period shall be reduced to three (3) Business Days.
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Section 7.01 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated, and the transactions contemplated hereby may be abandoned: <omitted> (i) Superior Proposal. By First Choice, at any time prior to the Requisite First Choice Shareholder Approval being obtained, in the event that the First Choice Board (or any committee thereof) makes a First Choice Subsequent Determination with respect to a Superior Proposal; provided, that First Choice has complied with all of its obligations under Section 5.11. (Pages 73-74) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_71 | Section 6.9 No Solicitation.
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(3) the Company shall have provided prior written notice to Parent, at least five (5) Business Days in advance of the Company Board’s determination to effect a Change in Recommendation and/or cause the Company to terminate this Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement concerning such Acquisition Proposal pursuant to this Section 6.9(e)(i), which notice shall state that the Company Board intends to take such action and shall include the material terms and conditions of the Superior Proposal (including the consideration offered therein, the identity of the
Third Person making the Superior Proposal and any financing arrangements to the extent provided to the Company and/or its Representatives), and contemporaneously therewith furnishes a copy of the proposed Alternative Acquisition Agreement and any other relevant transaction documents, if any; provided that in the event of any material revisions to the Acquisition Proposal, the Company shall be required to deliver a new written notice (a “Proposal Amendment Notice”) to Parent within twenty-four (24) hours of such occurrence and to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.9(e)(i) with respect to such Proposal Amendment Notice; and 78(4) during such five (5) Business Day notice period described above (or in the case of a Proposal Amendment Notice, during such period beginning on the day of delivery of such Proposal Amendment Notice and ending on the later to occur of the third (3rd) Business Day following the day of such delivery and the end of the original five (5) Business Day period described above) (the “Decision Period”), prior to its effecting a Change in Recommendation, the Company shall, and shall cause its financial and legal advisors to, negotiate with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent Parent seeks to negotiate) regarding any revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement proposed by Parent; and
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Section 8.1 Termination of Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated, and the Offer may be abandoned, at any time prior to the Closing (with respect to Section 8.1(b) through (i), by written notice by the terminating party to the other parties), only as follows:
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(e) by the Company at any time prior to the Acceptance Time, in order to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal (not resulting from a breach of Section 6.9) in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section 6.9(e) and not in breach of Section 6.9; provided that prior to or concurrent with such termination, the Company pays, or causes to be paid, to Parent or its designee the Company Termination Fee pursuant to Section 8.3(c); (Page 39) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_114 | Section 7.3 Company Stockholder Approval. <omitted> (d) <omitted> Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may effect a Change of Recommendation and/or cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(iii) in response to a Superior Proposal received by the Company at any time after the date of this Agreement, provided that (A) the Company Board shall have determined in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal and financial advisors) that the failure to do so would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, (B) the Company shall have given Parent at least five (5) Business Days prior written notice of the Company’s intention to effect a Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement in response to such Superior Proposal, which shall include a description of the terms and conditions of the Superior Proposal, the identity of the Person making the Superior Proposal and a copy of any proposed definitive agreement(s) relating to such Superior Proposal, including any related financing commitments, if any, (C) the Company shall have complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to Article 6 and this Section 7.3 with respect to such Superior Proposal, (D) the Company shall have negotiated in good faith with Parent and its Representatives (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) with respect to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and/or the Commitment Letters so that such Alternative Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal (Page 46)
Section 7.3 Company Stockholder Approval. <omitted> (d) <omitted> the Company Board may <omitted> cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(iii) in response to a Superior Proposal <omitted> provided that <omitted> (B) the Company shall have given Parent at least five (5) Business Days prior written notice of the Company’s intention to effect a Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement in response to such Superior Proposal, <omitted> , (D) the Company shall have negotiated in good faith with Parent and its Representatives (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) with respect to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and/or the Commitment Letters so that such Alternative Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal (Page 46)
Section 7.3 Company Stockholder Approval. <omitted> (d) <omitted> Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may effect a Change of Recommendation and/or cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(iii) in response to a Superior Proposal received by the Company at any time after the date of this Agreement, provided that (A) the Company Board shall have determined in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal and financial advisors) that the failure to do so would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, (B) the Company shall have given Parent at least five (5) Business Days prior written notice of the Company’s intention to effect a Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement in response to such Superior Proposal, which shall include a description of the terms and conditions of the Superior Proposal, the identity of the Person making the Superior Proposal and a copy of any proposed definitive agreement(s) relating to such Superior Proposal, including any related financing commitments, if any, (C) the Company shall have complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to Article 6 and this Section 7.3 with respect to such Superior Proposal, (D) the Company shall have negotiated in good faith with Parent and its Representatives (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) with respect to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and/or the Commitment Letters so that such Alternative Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal, (E) following such five (5) Business Day period, the Company Board (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel and taking into account Parent’s proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement that are binding on Parent and Merger Sub and irrevocable by Parent and Merger Sub until the expiration of the foregoing five-Business Day period (assuming the execution and delivery by the Company of the applicable definitive agreement) and any other information provided by Parent) shall have determined that the failure of the Company Board to make such a Change of Recommendation or to terminate this Agreement would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, and (F) in the event of a termination of this Agreement in order to cause the Company to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, the Company shall have validly terminated this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.1(c)(iii), including paying the Company Termination Fee. In the event of any material amendments or modifications to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal (it being understood that any change to the financial terms of such proposal shall be deemed a material modification), the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 7.3(d) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the five (5) Business Day period shall be three (3) Business Days with respect to such new written notice, but in no event shorter than five (5) Business Days following the original written notice). In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Company Stockholder Approval, the Company Board may also effect a Change of Recommendation in response to an Intervening Event if the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel, that the failure of the Company Board to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, provided that (i) the Company Board shall have given Parent at least five (5) Business Days prior written notice of the Company’s intention to effect a Change of Recommendation in response to such Intervening Event, which shall include a description in reasonable detail of the applicable Intervening Event, (ii) the Company Board shall have given Parent an opportunity to meet and negotiate with the Company and its advisors during the foregoing five (5) Business Day period (to the extent that Parent desires to so meet and negotiate) to discuss the foregoing Intervening Event and any adjustments or revisions to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent in response thereto to obviate the need to effect a Change of Recommendation, and following such five (5) Business Day period, the Company Board, after consultation with the Company’s outside legal counsel and taking into 42
account Parent’s proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall have determined that the failure of the Company Board to make such a Change of Recommendation in response to such Intervening Event would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law; provided, that each time any material amendment or modification to the Intervening Event occurs, the Company shall notify Parent of such amendment or modification in writing and the time period set forth in the preceding clause (ii) shall recommence and be extended for two (2) Business Days from the day of such notification. (Pages 46-47)
Section 7.3 Company Stockholder Approval. <omitted> (d) <omitted> (F) in the event of a termination of this Agreement in order to cause the Company to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, the Company shall have validly terminated this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.1(c)(iii), <omitted> . In the event of any material amendments or modifications to such Alternative Acquisition Proposal <omitted> , the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 7.3(d) with respect to such new written notice (it being understood that the five (5) Business Day period shall be three (3) Business Days with respect to such new written notice, but in no event shorter than five (5) Business Days following the original written notice). (Pages 46-47) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_119 | Section 6.03. No Solicitation; Other Offers.
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provided that the Board of Directors of the Company shall not make an Adverse Recommendation Change (or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.01(d)(i)), unless (i) the Company promptly notifies Parent, in writing at least five Business Days before taking that action, of its intention to do so, attaching (A) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made following receipt of a Superior Proposal, the most current version of the proposed agreement under which such Superior Proposal is proposed to be consummated and the identity of the Third Party making the Superior Proposal, or (B) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made pursuant to an Intervening Event, a reasonably detailed description of the reasons for making such Adverse Recommendation Change, (ii) during such five Business Day period, if requested by Parent, the Company and its Representatives shall have discussed and negotiated in good faith (in each case to the extent Parent desires to negotiate) with Parent and its Representatives regarding any proposal by Parent to amend the terms of this Agreement in response to such potential Adverse Recommendation Change and (iii) the Board of Directors of the Company has determined in good faith, after consulting with its outside legal counsel and the Company’s financial advisor, that Parent has not made, within such five Business Day period, an offer that (A) in the case of any Adverse Recommendation Change to be made following receipt of a Superior Proposal, is at least as favorable to the shareholders of the Company as such Superior Proposal (it being understood and agreed that any amendment to the financial terms or other material terms of such Superior Proposal shall require a new written notification from the Company and a new three Business Day period under this Section 6.03(e)) or (B) in the case of an Adverse Recommendation Change to be made pursuant to an Intervening Event, obviates the need for such Adverse Recommendation Change. (Page 49) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_47 | 4.2 Acquisition Proposals. <omitted> (e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement (including Section 4.2(d)) , at any time prior to the Company Requisite Vote is obtained, following receipt of a written Acquisition Proposal by the Company after the date of this Agreement that is not preceded by a breach of Section 4.2, if the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and Financial Advisor, that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and that failure to do so would be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law, the Company Board may (i)make a Change of Recommendation and/or (ii)terminate this Agreement to enter into a definitive Alternative Acquisition Agreement) with respect to such Superior Proposal; provided that prior to taking any such action, (x)the Company has given Parent five (5)Business Days’ notice of its intention to take such action (which notice shall state that it has received a Superior Proposal, include the material terms and conditions of the Superior Proposal, the consideration offered therein, the identity of the Person or group (as defined in or under Section13(d)of the Exchange Act) making the Superior Proposal and, a copy of the definitive Alternative Acquisition Agreement and all related material documentation relating to such Superior Proposal and, subject to customary redactions (to the extent provided to the Company in redacted form), a copy of any financing commitments relating thereto), (y)the Company and its Representatives has negotiated in good faith (to the extent Parent requests to negotiate) with Parent during such notice period to enable Parent to propose revisions to the terms of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby such that it would cause such Superior Proposal to no longer constitute a Superior Proposal or that the Company Board would no longer determine that the failure to make such Change of Recommendation or to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 6.3(a), as applicable, would be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and (z)following the end of such notice period, the Company Board shall have determined, in good faith, any revisions to the terms of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby proposed in writing by Parent and shall have determined, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and Financial Advisor, that the Superior Proposal would nevertheless continue to constitute a Superior Proposal if the revisions proposed by Parent were to be given effect and that the failure to make such Change of Recommendation or to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 6.3(a), as applicable, would continue to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law (provided further that any material amendment to the financial terms of the Superior Proposal shall require a new notice and shall require the Company to further comply with the requirements of the proviso of this Section 4.2(d), except that the notice period shall be three (3) Business Days, not five (5) (Page 21) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_63 | (iii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, prior to the Offer Acceptance Time, the Company Board may: (x) effect a Change of Recommendation if: (A) a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a violation of this Section 6.02 is received by the Company and has not been withdrawn, and the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that a failure to effect a Change of Recommendation would be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and, after consultation with its financial advisor, that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; or (B) the Company Board determines in good faith that an Intervening Event has occurred and, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that a failure to effect a Change of Recommendation would be inconsistent with
the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law, and/or (y) cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.03(b);
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provided, however, that no such actions described in either of the foregoing clauses (x) and (y) may be taken unless and until: (1) the Company has given Parent written notice at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”), which notice shall set forth in writing that the Company Board intends to consider whether to take such action, and a reasonably detailed description of the Superior Proposal or other cause for the Change of Recommendation, as applicable (including, with respect to a Superior Proposal, the name of such Person or Persons making such Superior Proposal and correct and complete copies of the definitive agreement for the Superior Proposal and the material ancillary agreements contemplated thereby); (2) during the Notice Period, to the extent requested by Parent, the Company shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, negotiate in good faith with Parent, to the extent that Parent has notified the Company during the Notice Period that it wishes to do so and has made its Representatives available during such Notice Period for such purposes, to allow Parent to make during such Notice Period proposals to revise the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that, in the case of a Change of Recommendation contemplated in connection with an Acquisition Proposal, such Acquisition Proposal that constituted a Superior Proposal would no longer be a Superior Proposal, or, in the case of a Change of Recommendation in connection with an Intervening Event, failure to effect such Change of Recommendation would not be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law; and (3) at or after the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board shall have taken into account any revisions to this Agreement offered by Parent in writing in response to such notice contemplated by clause (1) of this Section 6.02(d)(iii) prior to the end of the Notice Period, and shall have thereafter determined in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that a failure to effect a Change of Recommendation would continue to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and, if applicable, such Superior Proposal continues to constitute a Superior Proposal (it being understood that any revisions to any Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed to be a new Acquisition Proposal for purposes of Section 6.02(c) and this Section 6.02(d)(iii), including for purposes of the Notice Period, except that subsequent to the initial Notice Period, the (Pages 32-33)
(iii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, prior to the Offer Acceptance Time, the Company Board may: <omitted> (y) cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.03(b);
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provided, however, that no such actions described in either of the foregoing clauses (x) and (y) may be taken unless and until: (1) the Company has given Parent written notice at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”), which notice shall set forth in writing that the Company Board intends to consider whether to take such action, and a reasonably detailed description of the Superior Proposal or other cause for the Change of Recommendation, as applicable (including, with respect to a Superior Proposal, the name of such Person or Persons making such Superior Proposal and correct and complete copies of the definitive agreement for the Superior Proposal and the material ancillary agreements contemplated thereby); (2) during the Notice Period, to the extent requested by Parent, the Company shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, negotiate in good faith with Parent, to the extent that Parent has notified the Company during the Notice Period that it wishes to do so and has made its Representatives available during such Notice Period for such purposes, to allow Parent to make during such Notice Period proposals to revise the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that, in the case of a Change of Recommendation contemplated in connection with an Acquisition Proposal, such Acquisition Proposal that constituted a Superior Proposal would no longer be a Superior Proposal, or, in the case of a Change of Recommendation in connection with an Intervening Event, failure to effect such Change of Recommendation would not be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law; and (3) at or after the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board shall have taken into account any revisions to this Agreement offered by Parent in writing in response to such notice contemplated by clause (1) of this Section 6.02(d)(iii) prior to the end of the Notice Period, and shall have thereafter determined in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that a failure to effect a Change of Recommendation would continue to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and, if applicable, such Superior Proposal continues to constitute a Superior Proposal (it being understood that any revisions to any Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed to be a new Acquisition Proposal for purposes of Section 6.02(c) and this Section 6.02(d)(iii), including for purposes of the Notice Period, except that subsequent to the initial Notice Period, the Notice Period shall be reduced to three Business Days). (Pages 32-33)
(iii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, prior to the Offer Acceptance Time, the Company Board may: (x) effect a Change of Recommendation if: (A) a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a violation of this Section 6.02 is received by the Company and has not been withdrawn, and the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that a failure to effect a Change of Recommendation would be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and, after consultation with its financial advisor, that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; or (B) the Company Board determines in good faith that an Intervening Event has occurred and, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that a failure to effect a Change of Recommendation would be inconsistent with
the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law, and/or (y) cause the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.03(b);
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provided, however, that no such actions described in either of the foregoing clauses (x) and (y) may be taken unless and until: (1) the Company has given Parent written notice at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”), which notice shall set forth in writing that the Company Board intends to consider whether to take such action, and a reasonably detailed description of the Superior Proposal or other cause for the Change of Recommendation, as applicable (including, with respect to a Superior Proposal, the name of such Person or Persons making such Superior Proposal and correct and complete copies of the definitive agreement for the Superior Proposal and the material ancillary agreements contemplated thereby); (2) during the Notice Period, to the extent requested by Parent, the Company shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, negotiate in good faith with Parent, to the extent that Parent has notified the Company during the Notice Period that it wishes to do so and has made its Representatives available during such Notice Period for such purposes, to allow Parent to make during such Notice Period proposals to revise the terms and conditions of this Agreement so that, in the case of a Change of Recommendation contemplated in connection with an Acquisition Proposal, such Acquisition Proposal that constituted a Superior Proposal would no longer be a Superior Proposal, or, in the case of a Change of Recommendation in connection with an Intervening Event, failure to effect such Change of Recommendation would not be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law; and (3) at or after the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board shall have taken into account any revisions to this Agreement offered by Parent in writing in response to such notice contemplated by clause (1) of this Section 6.02(d)(iii) prior to the end of the Notice Period, and shall have thereafter determined in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that a failure to effect a Change of Recommendation would continue to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law and, if applicable, such Superior Proposal continues to constitute a Superior Proposal (it being understood that any revisions to any Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed to be a new Acquisition Proposal for purposes of Section 6.02(c) and this Section 6.02(d)(iii), including for purposes of the Notice Period, except that subsequent to the initial Notice Period, theNotice Period shall be reduced to three Business Days). (Pages 32-33) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_150 | 4.5 Meeting of the Company’s Stockholders; Company Change in Recommendation. <omitted> (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Required Company Stockholder Vote, the Company Board may make a Company Change in Recommendation related to a Company Acquisition Proposal and authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement if and only if (x) the Company receives from a third party a bona fide written Company Acquisition Proposal after the date of this Agreement that has not been withdrawn and did not result from a breach of Section 4.2 and (y) prior to making such Company Change in Recommendation and/or authorizing the Company to terminate this Agreement to concurrently enter into a definitive agreement with respect to such Company Acquisition Proposal: <omitted> (ii) the Company delivers to Parent a written notice (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice”) no less than four (4) Business Days in advance stating that the Company Board intends to make a Company Change in Recommendation and/or terminate this Agreement to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to such Company Acquisition Proposal, which notice shall include the identity of the Person making such Company Acquisition Proposal and a copy of such proposal and a draft of the definitive agreement to be entered into in connection therewith (or, if not in writing, the material terms and conditions thereof) (Page 64)
4.5 Meeting of the Company’s Stockholders; Company Change in Recommendation. <omitted> the Company Board may make a Company Change in Recommendation related to a Company Acquisition Proposal and authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement if and only if <omitted> (ii) the Company delivers to Parent a written notice <omitted> no less than four (4) Business Days in advance stating that the Company Board intends to make a Company Change in Recommendation and/or terminate this Agreement to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to such Company Acquisition Proposal (Page 64)
4.5 Meeting of the Company’s Stockholders; Company Change in Recommendation.<omitted> (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Required Company Stockholder Vote, theCompany Board may make a Company Change in Recommendation related to a Company Acquisition Proposal and authorize the Company to terminate thisAgreement if and only if (x) the Company receives from a third party a bona fide written Company Acquisition Proposal after the date of this Agreement that has not been withdrawn and did not result from a breach of Section 4.2 and (y) prior to making such Company Change in Recommendation and/or authorizing theCompany to terminate this Agreement to concurrently enter into a definitive agreement with respect to such Company Acquisition Proposal: <omitted> (iii) (A) during the four (4) Business Day period commencing on the date of Parent’s receipt of such Company Superior Proposal Notice, if requested by Parent, the Company engages in good faith negotiations with Parent regarding a possible amendment of this Agreement so that the Company Acquisition Proposal that is the subject of the Company Superior Proposal Notice ceases to be a Company Superior Proposal; and (B) after the expiration of the negotiation period described in clause (A) above, the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and its financial advisor, and after taking into account any amendments to this Agreement that Parent and Acquisition Sub have committed in writing to make as a result of the negotiations contemplated by clause (A) above, that such Company Acquisition Proposal continues to constitute a Company Superior Proposal; provided that if there is any change to any of the financial terms or any other material terms of such Company Acquisition Proposal, the Company shall, in each case, be required to deliver to Parent an additional notice consistent with that described in clause (ii) above and a new negotiation period under clause (A) above shall commence (except that the original four (4) Business Day notice period referred to in clause (A) above shall instead be equal to the longer of (1) three (3) Business Days and (2) the period remaining under the original four (4) Business Day notice period of clause (A) above), during which time the Company shall be required to comply with the requirements of Section 4.5(c)(iii) anew with respect to such additional notice (but substituting the time periods therein with the foregoing three (3) Business Day period) (Page 65)
4.5 Meeting of the Company’s Stockholders; Company Change in Recommendation. <omitted> prior to making such Company Change in Recommendation and/or authorizing the Company to terminate this Agreement to concurrently enter into a definitive agreement with respect to such Company Acquisition Proposal: <omitted> the Company shall, in each case, be required to deliver to Parent an additional notice consistent with that described in clause (ii) above and a new negotiation period under clause (A) above shall commence (except that the original four (4) Business Day notice period referred to in clause (A) above shall instead be equal to the longer of (1) three (3) Business Days and (2) the period remaining under the original four (4) Business Day notice period of clause (A) above), during which time the Company shall be required to comply with the requirements of Section 4.5(c)(iii) anew with respect to such additional notice (but substituting the time periods therein with the foregoing three (3) Business Day period) (Page 65) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_76 | Section 5.4 No Solicitation by the Company. <omitted> provided, that the Company Board shall not be entitled to make such a Company Change of Recommendation or cause any termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(ii) (A) unless the Company shall have given Parent at least five Business Days’ written notice (a “Company Superior Proposal Notice”) advising Parent of its intention to make such a Company Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement, which Company Superior Proposal Notice shall include a description of the terms and conditions of the Company Superior Proposal that is the basis for the proposed action of the Company Board, the identity of the Person making the Company Superior Proposal and a copy of any proposed definitive agreement for such Company Superior Proposal, if any, and the Company shall have negotiated in good faith with Parent (to the extent Parent wishes to negotiate) to enable Parent to make such amendments to the terms of this Agreement as would permit the Company Board not to effect a Company Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement in connection with such Company Superior Proposal, and (B) unless, at the end of the five-Business Day period following the delivery of such Company Superior Proposal Notice (the “Company Superior Proposal Notice Period”), after taking into account any firm commitments made by Parent in writing to amend the terms of this Agreement and any other proposals or information offered by Parent during the Company Superior Proposal Notice Period, the Company Board concludes that the Company Superior Proposal giving rise to the Company Superior Proposal Notice continues to constitute a Company Superior Proposal if such amendments were to be given effect; provided, that any material modifications to the terms of the Company Superior Proposal (including any change in the amount or form of consideration) shall commence a new notice period pursuant clause (A) of three Business Days. (Page 63) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
main | contract_33 | 6.3 No Solicitation. <omitted> (e) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary: <omitted>
(iii) prior to, but not after, the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval, in response to a bona fide written Company Competing Proposal from a third party that was not solicited at any time following the execution of this Agreement by the Company, its officers or directors or any of its other Representatives and did not otherwise arise from a breach of the obligations set forth in this Section 6.3, if the Company Board so chooses, the Company Board may effect a Company Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e), if: <omitted>
(C) the Company provides Isla written notice of such proposed action and the basis thereof four Business Days in advance, which notice shall set forth in writing that the Company Board intends to consider whether to take such action and include a copy of the available proposed Company Competing Proposal and any applicable transaction and financing documents;
(D) after giving such notice and prior to effecting such Company Change of Recommendation or terminating this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e), the Company negotiates (and causes its officers, employees, financial advisor and outside legal counsel to negotiate) in good faith with Isla (to the extent Isla wishes to negotiate) to make such adjustments or revisions to the terms of this Agreement as would permit the Company Board not to take such action in response thereto; and 77
(E) at the end of the four Business Day period, prior to taking action to effect a Company Change of Recommendation or terminating this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e), the Company Board takes into account any adjustments or revisions to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Isla in writing and any other information offered by Isla in response to the notice, and determines in good faith after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel, that the Company Competing Proposal remains a Company Superior Proposal and that the failure to effect a Company Change of Recommendation or terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e), as applicable, in response to such Company Superior Proposal would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with the fiduciary duties owed by the Company Board to the stockholders of the Company under applicable Law; provided, that in the event of any material amendment or material modification to any Company Superior Proposal (it being understood that any amendment or modification to the economic terms of any such Company Superior Proposal shall be deemed material), the Company shall be required to deliver a new written notice to Isla and to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.3(e)(iii) with respect to such new written notice, except that the advance written notice obligation set forth in this Section 6.3(e)(iii) shall be reduced to three Business Days; provided, further, that any such new written notice shall in no event shorten the original four Business Day notice period; a (Pages 82-83) | 3 business days | 1 | Additional matching rights period for modifications (FTR)-Answer | <NONE> | Agreement provides for matching rights in connection with FTR | 102 | Deal Protection and Related Provisions |
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