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contract_113
Section 6.1. Covenants of the Company. (a) Except (i) as set forth in Section 6.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter, (ii) as required by applicable Law, (iii) as expressly permitted by this Agreement, (iv) any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in each case, that is reasonably necessary to comply with any directives, guidelines or recommendations promulgated by any Governmental Body in connection with or in response to COVID-19 or (v) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent will not be unreasonably delayed, withheld or conditioned), from the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Acceptance Time or the date this Agreement is terminated (the “Pre-Closing Period”), the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts (A) to carry on its business in the ordinary course of business (Page 42)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_113
Except <omitted> (v) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent will not be unreasonably delayed, withheld or conditioned), from the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Acceptance Time or the date this Agreement is terminated (the “Pre-Closing Period”), the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts (A) to carry on its business in the ordinary course of business (Page 42)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_114
Section 5.1 Conduct of Company Business During Pendency of Merger. (a) From and after the date of this Agreement and prior to earlier of the Effective Time and the date, if any, on which this Agreement is validly terminated pursuant to Section 8.1 (the “Termination Date”), except (i) as may be required by applicable Law, (ii) as may be agreed in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned); provided that Parent shall be deemed to have approved in writing if it provides no response within five (5) Business Days after written request by the Company in accordance with Section 9.7 of this Agreement for such approval, (iii) as may be expressly required or permitted by this Agreement or (iv) as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedules, the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to (A) conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course consistent with past practices and (B) use its commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact in all material respects its business organization and business relationships; provided, however, that no action taken by the Company or its Subsidiaries that is expressly permitted by any provision of Section 5.1(b) (including any qualification or exception to any of the restrictions set forth in Section 5.1(b)) shall be deemed to be a breach of this Section 5.1(a). (Page 35)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_114
except <omitted> as may be agreed in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned <omitted> the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to (A) conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course consistent with past practices (Page 35)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_120
5.1 Affirmative Obligations. Except (a) as contemplated by this Agreement; (b) as set forth in Section 5.1 or Section 5.2 of the Company Disclosure Letter; (c) as expressly prohibited by Section 5.2; (d) as required by applicable Law; (e) for any actions taken in good faith to respond to the actual or anticipated effects of COVID-19 or COVID-19 Measures; or (f) as approved in writing in advance by Parent (which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); provided that Parent shall be deemed to have approved in writing if it provides no response within five (5) Business Days after a request by the Company for such approval, at all times during the period commencing with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and continuing until the earlier to occur of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII and the Effective Time (the “Interim Period”), the Company will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to (i) maintain its existence in good standing pursuant to applicable law (to the extent that the concept of “good standing” is applicable in the case of any jurisdiction outside the United States); (ii) subject to the restrictions and exceptions set forth in Section 5.2 or elsewhere in this Agreement, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business and operations, in all material respects, in the ordinary course of business; and (Page 61)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_120
Except <omitted> as approved in writing in advance by Parent <omitted> the Company will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to <omitted> use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business and operations, in all material respects, in the ordinary course of business (Page 61)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_123
SECTION 6.1 Conduct of Business of the Company Pending the Merger. From the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time and the valid termination of this Agreement in accordance with ARTICLE IX, except as otherwise expressly required or permitted by this Agreement, as set forth in Section 6.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, as required by applicable Laws or as Parent shall otherwise consent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (a) the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to conduct the business of the Company and its subsidiaries in the Ordinary Course and to preserve substantially intact its business organization and material business relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, creditors, lessors and other Persons with whom the Company or any of its subsidiaries has material business relations and to maintain its insurance coverage with respect to any material assets <omitted> (t) “Ordinary Course” means, with respect to any Person, the ordinary and usual course of business of such Person consistent with past practice (taking into account quantity and frequency); (Page 51)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_123
except <omitted> as Parent shall otherwise consent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (a) the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to conduct the business of the Company and its subsidiaries in the Ordinary Course <omitted> (t) “Ordinary Course” means, with respect to any Person, the ordinary and usual course of business of such Person consistent with past practice (taking into account quantity and frequency); (Page 51)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_126
Section 5.1. Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Closing. The Company agrees that between the date hereof and the earlier of the First Effective Time or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is validly terminated pursuant to Section 8.1, except as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, as specifically permitted or required by this Agreement, as required by applicable Law or as consented to in writing by Parent (with respect to clauses (i) (with respect to the organizational documents of any Company Subsidiary only), (iv), (v), (ix), (x), (xi), (xii), (xiii), (xiv), (xvi), (xvii), (xix), (xxii) and (xxiv) (or (xxix) with respect to any of the foregoing) of Section 5.1(b) only, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company (a) shall, and shall cause each Company Subsidiary to, use reasonable best efforts to conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business and use reasonable best efforts to (i) preserve intact its and their present business organizations, goodwill and ongoing businesses, (ii) keep available the services of its and their present officers and other key employees (other than where termination of such services is for cause) and (iii) preserve its and their relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, resellers, licensors, licensees, Governmental Entities, employees and other Persons with whom it and they have material business relations (it being agreed by the Parties that with respect to the matters specifically addressed by any provision of Section 5.1(b), such specific provisions shall govern over the more general provision of this Section 5.1(a)); (Page 53)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_126
Section 5.1. Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Closing. The Company agrees that between the date hereof and the earlier of the First Effective Time or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is validly terminated pursuant to Section 8.1, <omitted> except <omitted> as consented to in writing by Parent <omitted> such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed <omitted> the Company (a) shall, and shall cause each Company Subsidiary to, use reasonable best efforts to conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business (Page 53)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_133
Section 6.1. Interim Operations of the Company. During the period from the date of this Agreement through the Closing or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is earlier terminated pursuant to Section 8.1 (the “Pre-Closing Period”), except (u) for any actions required to comply with any COVID-19 Measure, (v) as may be required by Law, (w) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed), (x) as required or specifically contemplated by this Agreement, (y) as set forth in Section 6.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter or (z) with respect to actions or omissions taken by or at the direction of any member of the Purchaser Group (including in such Person’s capacity as a director, officer or employee of any of the Acquired Companies), the Company shall, subject to the restrictions and exceptions set forth in Section 6.1 or elsewhere in this Agreement, ensure that the business and operations of the Acquired Companies are conducted in the ordinary course of business in accordance with past practices and in compliance with all then- applicable Law. (Page 48)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_133
except <omitted> (w) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed), <omitted> the Company shall <omitted> ensure that the business and operations of the Acquired Companies are conducted in the ordinary course of business in accordance with past practices and in compliance with all then- applicable Law. (Page 48)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_138
Section 6.01. Conduct of the Company. Except (v) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) <omitted> from the date hereof until the Effective Time (provided, that the Company shall give Parent written notice of any such action that is material to the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ business within 24 hours thereof), the Company (a) shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to (1) preserve substantially intact its business, organization, assets and properties, and (2) preserve in all material respects its relationships with any customers, suppliers, vendors, payors, partners, Governmental Authorities, licensors, licensees and any other Persons with which it has material business relations, in each case in this clause (a) in the ordinary course of business, and (y) and (b) shall not, and shall not permit any of its Subsidiaries to: (Page 21)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_138
Section 6.01. Conduct of the Company. Except (v) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) <omitted> from the date hereof until the Effective Time <omitted> the Company (a) shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to <omitted> (2) preserve in all material respects its relationships with any customers, suppliers, vendors, payors, partners, Governmental Authorities, licensors, licensees and any other Persons with which it has material business relations, in each case in this clause (a) in the ordinary course of business (Page 21)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_140
Section 4.1 Covenants of VEREIT. (a) From and after the date hereof until the earlier of the Effective Time or termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and except (i) as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement, (ii) to the extent required in order to effect the Separation or the OfficeCo Distribution on the terms and conditions set forth herein, (iii) as set forth in Section 4.1(a) of the VEREIT Disclosure Letter, (iv) as required by applicable Law or the regulations or requirements of any stock exchange or regulatory organization applicable to VEREIT or any of its Subsidiaries, (v) to the extent action is reasonably taken (or reasonably omitted) in response to Covid-19 or Covid-19 Measures that are reasonably necessary to protect the health and safety of VEREIT’s or its Subsidiaries’ employees and other individuals having business dealings with or relating to VEREIT or any of its Subsidiaries or to respond to third-party supply, customer, service or other business disruptions caused by Covid-19 or any Covid-19 Measures, or (vi) with Realty Income’s prior written consent (which consent is not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), VEREIT agrees as to itself and its Subsidiaries that such entities shall use commercially reasonable efforts to (1) carry on their respective businesses in the ordinary course consistent with past practice in all material respects, (2) maintain their material assets and properties in their current condition in all material respects (normal wear and tear and damage caused by casualty or by any reason outside of VEREIT and its Subsidiaries’ reasonable control excepted), (3) preserve VEREIT’s business organization intact, and to maintain its existing relations and goodwill with customers, suppliers, distributors, creditors, lessors and tenants, (4) maintain all insurance policies in all material respects and (5) maintain the status of VEREIT as a REIT. (Page 23)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_140
From and after the date hereof until the earlier of the Effective Time or termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and except <omitted> (vi) with Realty Income’s prior written consent (which consent is not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), VEREIT agrees as to itself and its Subsidiaries that such entities shall use commercially reasonable efforts to (1) carry on their respective businesses in the ordinary course consistent with past practice in all material respects (Page 23)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_148
Section 4.1 Covenants of the Company. <omitted> (a) From and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time or termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and except <omitted> (v) with Parent’s prior written consent (which consent is not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice and use reasonable best efforts to preserve its business organization intact, maintain its material assets and properties in their current condition (normal wear and tear excepted) and maintain its existing relations and goodwill with customers, suppliers, distributors, creditors, lessors and tenants, and shall maintain the status of the Company as a REIT. (Page 53)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_148
From and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time or termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and except <omitted> with Parent’s prior written consent (which consent is not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice (Page 53)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_149
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Merger. The Company covenants and agrees that, between the date of this Agreement and the earlier of the Effective Time and the date, if any, on which this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 7.1, except (A) as may be required by Law, (B) as may be agreed in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), (C) as may be expressly contemplated or required pursuant to this Agreement, (D) for any reasonable and good faith actions taken or omitted to be taken, or any plans, procedures and practices adopted, solely to preserve the property and assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries or to protect the safety or health of personnel of the Company and its Subsidiaries in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, in each case (i) consistent with prior practice or with respect to which the Company has reasonably consulted with Parent (to the extent practicable), and (ii) other than with respect to Section 5.1(a), Section 5.1(b), Section 5.1(c), Section 5.1(d), Section 5.1(k), Section 5.1(m), Section 5.1(q), Section 5.1(r), Section 5.1(s), and Section 5.1(y), to which this clause (D) shall not apply, and Section 5.1(n), to which this clause (D) shall be limited as set forth therein, or (E) as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, (x) the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, conduct the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business and in a manner consistent with past practice and use reasonable best efforts to preserve its assets and business organization and maintain its existing relationships and goodwill with material customers, suppliers, distributors, Governmental Authorities and business partners, and to keep available the services of its officers and key employees, and (y) the Company shall not, and shall cause its Subsidiaries not to, directly or indirectly: (Page 24)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_149
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Merger. The Company covenants and agrees that, between the date of this Agreement and the earlier of the Effective Time and the date, if any, on which this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 7.1, except (A) as may be required by Law, (B) as may be agreed in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), (Page 24)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_145
Section 4.1 Covenants of East. (a) Except (i) as provided in Section 4.1(a) of the East Disclosure Letter, (ii) as required by applicable Law, (iii) as expressly permitted by this Agreement, (iv) with the prior written consent of Central (which consent shall not be unreasonably delayed, withheld or conditioned), or (v) as expressly provided for in East’s capital budget (the “East Budget”), a correct and complete copy of which has been made available to Central, from the date hereof until the earlier of the Effective Time or the date this Agreement shall be terminated in accordance with Article VII (the “Pre-Closing Period”), East (which for purposes of this Section 4.1 shall include the East Subsidiaries) shall, (A) conduct the business and operations of East and the East Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in all material respects in the ordinary course consistent with past practice (Page 62)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
abridged
contract_145
Except <omitted> (iv) with the prior written consent of Central (which consent shall not be unreasonably delayed, withheld or conditioned), <omitted> from the date hereof until the earlier of the Effective Time or the date this Agreement shall be terminated in accordance with Article VII (the “Pre-Closing Period”), East (which for purposes of this Section 4.1 shall include the East Subsidiaries) shall, (A) conduct the business and operations of East and the East Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in all material respects in the ordinary course consistent with past practice (Page 62)
Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
0
Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
117
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_100
5.1. Affirmative Obligations. Except (a) as expressly contemplated by this Agreement; (b) as set forth in Section 5.1 or Section 5.2 of the Company Disclosure Letter; (c) as contemplated by Section 5.2; (d) as approved by Parent (which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); or (e) as may be required by applicable Law, at all times during the period commencing with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and continuing until the earlier to occur of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII and the Effective Time, the Company will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, (i) use its respective reasonable best efforts -57- to maintain its existence in good standing pursuant to applicable Law; (ii) subject to the restrictions and exceptions set forth in Section 5.2 or elsewhere in this Agreement, conduct its business and operations in the ordinary course of business, except with respect to actions or omissions that constitute COVID-19 Measures; and (Pages 61-62)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_55
Section 6.2 Operation of the Company’s Business. (a) During the Pre-Closing Period: (i) except (A) as required or otherwise contemplated under this Agreement or as required by applicable Laws, (B) any action required to be taken, or omitted to be taken, -36- pursuant to COVID-19 Measures, (C) with the written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) or (D) as set forth in Section 6.2 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) conduct in all material respects its business and operations in the ordinary course (Pages 40-41)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_108
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business. (a) Conduct of Business by the Company. Except as otherwise expressly required or permitted by this Agreement, as set forth in Section 5.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter or as may be required by Law (including “shelter-in-place,” “stay-at-home” and similar Laws), during the period from the date of this Agreement until the Effective Time, except as consented to in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to (i) carry on its business in the ordinary course in all material respects, (Page 74)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_67
Section 6.01 Conduct of the Company Pending the Merger. (a) The Company agrees that, from the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 9.01, except as set forth in Section 6.01(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter or as required by Applicable Law or expressly contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise with the prior written consent of Parent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, (x) conduct its operations, in all material respects, in the ordinary course of business, and (Page 25)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_53
Conduct of Business of the Company Pending the Merger. From the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time and the valid termination of this Agreement in accordance with Article VIII, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, as disclosed in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, as required by applicable Laws, as required by or in response to any COVID-19 Measures (so long as the Company keeps Parent reasonably informed of, and to the extent reasonably practicable, consults with Parent prior to the taking of any material action with respect to such COVID- 19 Measures) or as Parent shall otherwise consent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to conduct the business of the Company and its subsidiaries in the ordinary and usual course of -34- business and to preserve substantially intact its business organization and material business relationships with Governmental Entities, customers, suppliers, creditors, and lessors, and without limiting the foregoing, the Company shall not and shall cause each of its subsidiaries not to: (Pages 43-44)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_9
Section 5.1. Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Merger. (a) From and after the date of the Original Agreement and prior to the Effective Time or the earlier termination of this Agreement, except (i) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), (ii) as required by applicable Law, (iii) any COVID-19 Response taken or omitted to be taken, after written notice provided reasonably in advance of such action or omission to and, to the extent practicable under the circumstances, consultation with, Parent, (iv) as expressly contemplated by this Agreement or (v) as otherwise set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, carry on its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business and use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve its business organization intact and maintain existing relations with suppliers and other third parties with whom the Company and its Subsidiaries have significant business relationships; (Page 20)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_44
6.1. Conduct of Business Prior to Effective Time. During the period from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time or earlier termination of this Agreement, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement (including as set forth in the DCB Disclosure Schedule or the Bridge Bancorp Disclosure Schedule), required by law, or as consented to in writing by the other party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), each of Bridge Bancorp and DCB shall, and shall cause each of its respective Subsidiaries to, (a) conduct its business in the ordinary course in all material respects, (Page 62)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_69
7.1. Interim Operations. (a) From and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement, except (the following exceptions (i)–(v), the “Interim Covenant Exceptions”) (i) as otherwise required or expressly permitted by this Agreement, (ii) as may be required by applicable Law, (iii) for any actions taken reasonably and in good faith as a result of COVID-19 or to respond to or comply with COVID-19 Measures, (iv) as may be consented to in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned); provided that Parent shall be deemed to have consented in writing if it provides no response or good faith request for additional information within five (5) Business Days after receiving a written request (email sufficient) from the Company for such consent or (v) as otherwise set forth in Section 7.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to use reasonable best efforts to, conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business and, to the extent consistent therewith, (Page 60)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_109
5.1 Conduct of Business Prior to the Effective Time. During the period from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time or earlier termination of this Agreement, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement (including as set forth in the Company Disclosure Schedule or the Parent Disclosure Schedule), required by law (including the Pandemic Measures) or as consented to in writing by the other party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (a) the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, (i) conduct its business in the ordinary course in all material respects, and (Page 50)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_90
4.1 Interim Operations. (a) The Company agrees that, during the period from the date of this Agreement through the earlier of the Closing or the termination of this Agreement, except (1) to the extent Parent shall otherwise give its prior consent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (2) as set forth in Part 4.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, (3) as may be required by applicable Legal Requirements or (4) as expressly required by this Agreement, the Company shall, and shall cause the Company Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the ordinary course in all material respects (Page 39)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_30
5.01 Forbearances of CBTC. From the date hereof until the Effective Time, except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement or Previously Disclosed, without the prior written consent of United (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), CBTC will not, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries not to: (a) Ordinary Course. Conduct the business of CBTC and its Subsidiaries other than in the ordinary course, fail to use reasonable efforts to preserve intact their business organizations and assets and maintain their rights, franchises and existing relations with customers, suppliers, employees and business associates, make any capital expenditure in excess of $500,000 in the aggregate or take any action reasonably likely to have an adverse effect upon CBTC’s ability to perform any of its material obligations under this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “ordinary course,” with respect to either party, shall take into account the commercially reasonable actions taken by such party and its Subsidiaries in response to the Pandemic and the Pandemic Measures. (Page 17)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_40
Section 5.1 Conduct of the Company. From the date of this Agreement until the earlier to occur of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Article IX, except as (i) expressly permitted or required by this Agreement, (ii) set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, (iii) the Company determines, in good faith, may be necessary or advisable in connection with any COVID-19 Measure, (iv) consented to in writing by Parent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) or (v) required by applicable Law, the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use its reasonable best efforts to conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business and preserve in all material respects its present relationships with key customers, suppliers, employees and other Persons with which it has material business relations. (Page 54)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_106
5.01 Interim Operations. The Company covenants and agrees as to itself and its Subsidiaries that, after the date of this Agreement and prior to the Effective Time (unless Parent shall otherwise approve in writing, and except as otherwise expressly contemplated by this Agreement) and except as required by applicable Law, (a) the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries shall be conducted in the ordinary and usual course (Page 48)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_132
“Ordinary Course of Business” means, with respect to any Person, the conduct by a Person of the relevant business in the ordinary course, which in the case of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries shall be deemed to include, without limitation, the manner in which the Company and its Subsidiaries have been operating at any time since the Original Signing Date through the date of this Agreement and any COVID-19 Measures taken by the Company and its Subsidiaries following the date of this Agreement. <omitted> 7.1 Conduct of the Company. (a) From and after the execution and delivery of this Agreement until the earlier to occur of the Effective Time or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Article IX, the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, except as set forth in Section 7.1(a)(i)-(xxiv) of the Company Disclosure Letter, consented to in writing by Parent (such consent (x) not to be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed and (y) to be provided as set forth in Section 7.2), previously approved in writing by Parent pursuant to the Original Merger Agreement or in compliance with a Company Material Contract, and except (A) as otherwise specifically contemplated by this Agreement, (B) as is required by a Governmental Entity or applicable Law or (C) COVID-19 Measures, (1) comply in all material respects with all applicable Laws and the material requirements of all Company Material Contracts and conduct its business in all material respects in the Ordinary Course of Business (Page 61)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_36
Section 6.1 Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Merger. The Company covenants and agrees that, between the date of this Agreement and the earlier of the Effective Time and the date, if any, on which this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1, except as (a) may be required by Law, (b) subject to the last paragraph of this Section 6.1, the Company determines, in good faith, may be necessary or advisable in accordance with the COVID Measures or otherwise in response to COVID-19, (c) may be consented to in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (d) may be expressly required or expressly contemplated pursuant to this Agreement or (e) set forth in Section 6.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, (x) the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to conduct the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business, (Page 42)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_141
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business by the Company and Parent. (a) From and after the date hereof and prior to the Effective Time or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is earlier terminated pursuant to Section 7.1 (the “Termination Date”), except (i) as may be required by applicable Law or any Governmental Entity of competent jurisdiction, (ii) for any actions taken reasonably and in good faith to respond to COVID-19 Measures (provided that prior to taking any material actions that the Company intends to take, to the extent the Company intends to take such actions in reliance on this clause (ii), the Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide advance notice to and consult with Parent (if reasonably practicable) prior to taking such actions), (iii) as may be consented to in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned); provided that Parent shall be deemed to have consented in writing if it provides no response within five (5) business days after a request by the Company for such consent, (iv) as may be required or expressly contemplated by this Agreement, or (v) as otherwise set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company covenants and agrees with Parent to use commercially reasonable efforts to, and to cause each of its Subsidiaries to use its commercially reasonable efforts to, conduct the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries in all material respects in the ordinary course of business and, to the extent consistent therewith, use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve its assets and business organization intact in all material respects; (Page 38)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_85
SECTION 5.2 Conduct of Business by the Company. Except for matters set forth in Section 5.2 of the Company Disclosure Schedule or otherwise expressly permitted or expressly contemplated by this Agreement or required by applicable Law (including COVID-19 Measures) or with the prior written consent of Parent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), from the date of this Agreement until the Effective Time, or, if earlier, the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall, and shall cause each Company Subsidiary to, (i) conduct its business in the ordinary course of business in all material respects (Page 42)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_17
5.1 Conduct of Businesses Prior to the Effective Time. During the period from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time or earlier termination of this Agreement, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement (including as set forth in the CIT Disclosure Schedule or the BancShares Disclosure Schedule), 44 required by law (including the Pandemic Measures) or as consented to in writing by the other party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), each of BancShares and CIT shall, and shall cause each of its respective Subsidiaries to, (a) conduct its business in the ordinary course in all material respects, (Pages 52-53)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_72
Section 6.01 Conduct of the Company Pending the Merger. (a) The Company agrees that, from the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time or the valid termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.01, except as (w) set forth on Section 6.01(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter (x) as required by Applicable Law, (y) expressly required by this Agreement or (z) otherwise with the prior written consent of Parent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, (i) conduct its operations, in all material respects, in the ordinary course of business, and (ii) use its commercially reasonable efforts to preserve the goodwill and current relationships of the Acquired Companies with employees, customers, suppliers and other Persons with which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has significant business relations; provided, however, that no action by the Acquired Companies with respect to matters specifically addressed by any provision of the following sentence shall be deemed a breach of the covenants contained in this sentence unless such action would constitute a breach of such specific provision in the following sentence; provided, further, that the failure by an Acquired Company to take any action prohibited by any clause in the following sentence shall not be deemed to be a breach of the covenants contained in this sentence. (Page 55)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_131
5.1 Conduct of Business Prior to the Effective Time. During the period from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time or earlier termination of this Agreement, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement (including as set forth in the TCF Disclosure Schedule), required by law (including the Pandemic Measures) or as consented to in writing by the other party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (a) TCF shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, (i) conduct its business in the ordinary course in all material respects and (Page 53)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_129
5.1 Conduct of Businesses Prior to the Effective Time. During the period from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time or earlier termination of this Agreement, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement (including as set forth in the Sterling Disclosure Schedule or the Webster Disclosure Schedule), required by law or as consented to in writing by the other party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), each of Sterling and Webster shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, (a) conduct its business in the ordinary course in all material respects, <omitted> Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in Section 5.1 or Section 5.2 (other than Sections 5.2(b) and 5.2(f), to which this sentence shall not apply), a party and its Subsidiaries may take any commercially reasonable actions that such party reasonably determines are necessary or prudent for it to take or not take in response to the Pandemic or the Pandemic Measures; provided, that such party shall provide prior notice to and consult in good faith with the other party to the extent such actions would otherwise require consent of the other party under this Section 5.1 or Section 5.2. (Page 29)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_41
Section 5.01 Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Merger. The Company agrees that between the date of this Agreement and the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, except as expressly set forth in Section 5.01 of the Company Disclosure Letter, as expressly contemplated or required by any other provision of this Agreement or as required by applicable Law (including any COVID-19 Measures), unless Parent otherwise agrees in writing (which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), the Company will, and will cause each Company Subsidiary to, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its operations in all material respects in the ordinary course of business (Page 22)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_146
SECTION 5.01 Conduct of Business. ( a ) Conduct of Business by the Company. Except (i) for matters set forth in Section 5.01 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, (ii) as required or expressly contemplated by this Agreement, (iii) as mandated by a Governmental Entity or required by applicable Law, (iv) for any actions that the Company reasonably determines are necessary to comply with COVID-19 Measures or to respond to COVID-19 in a manner consistent with past practice, provided that prior to taking any actions in reliance on this clause (iv), which would otherwise be prohibited by any provision of this Agreement, the Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide advance notice to and consult with Parent (if reasonably practicable) with respect thereto, or (v) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed and in the event Parent does not provide a decision within five (5) Business Days after such consent is requested by the Company in the manner set forth in Section 9.02, Parent shall be deemed to have consented to such request; provided that in the event Parent reasonably requests additional information in connection with such request, the five (5) Business Period day described above shall be tolled until the date such additional information is provided to Parent, whereupon Parent shall have three (3) Business Days to provide a decision), from the date of this Agreement until the Effective Time or the date which this Agreement is validly terminated pursuant to Section 8.01, the Company shall, and shall cause each Company Subsidiary to, (A) use reasonable best efforts to conduct its business in the ordinary course of business in all material respects (Page 37)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_124
6.1 Affirmative Covenants of SB and Buyer. (a) From the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time or the termination of this Agreement, unless the prior written Consent of Buyer shall have been obtained (which Consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned), and except as otherwise expressly contemplated herein, SB shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, (i) operate its business only in the usual, regular, and ordinary course (Page 18)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_66
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business. (a) Except (i) as expressly contemplated or expressly permitted by this Agreement, (ii) as required by applicable Law (including COVID-19 Measures) or (iii) as set forth in Section 5.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, during the period from the date of this Agreement until the First Effective Time, unless Parent otherwise consents in advance in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to conduct its business in all material respects in the Ordinary Course of Business (Page 41)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_120
5.1 Affirmative Obligations. Except (a) as contemplated by this Agreement; (b) as set forth in Section 5.1 or Section 5.2 of the Company Disclosure Letter; (c) as expressly prohibited by Section 5.2; (d) as required by applicable Law; (e) for any actions taken in good faith to respond to the actual or anticipated effects of COVID-19 or COVID-19 Measures; or (f) as approved in writing in advance by Parent (which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); provided that Parent shall be deemed to have approved in writing if it provides no response within five (5) Business Days after a request by the Company for such approval, at all times during the period commencing with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and continuing until the earlier to occur of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII and the Effective Time (the “Interim Period”), the Company will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to (i) maintain its existence in good standing pursuant to applicable law (to the extent that the concept of “good standing” is applicable in the case of any jurisdiction outside the United States); (ii) subject to the restrictions and exceptions set forth in Section 5.2 or elsewhere in this Agreement, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business and operations, in all material respects, in the ordinary course of business; and (Page 61)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_94
Section 4.1 Interim Operations. (a) The Company agrees that, during the period from the date of this Agreement through the earlier of the Closing or the termination of this Agreement, except (1) to the extent Parent shall otherwise give its prior consent in writing (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (2) as set forth in Section 4.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, (3) as may be required by applicable Legal Requirements (including COVID-19 Measures) or (4) as expressly required by this Agreement, the Company shall, and shall cause the Company Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business in the ordinary course of business; provided that any action expressly permitted by the remaining provisions of this Section 4.1(a) (including Section 4.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule will not constitute a violation of the foregoing. (Page 62)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_1
Section 6.1. Covenants of the Company (a) Except (i) as set forth in Section 6.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter, (ii) as required by applicable Law, (iii) as expressly permitted by this Agreement, (iv) any COVID-19 Measure or (v) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall be requested by the Company in accordance with Section 6.1(c) and will not be unreasonably delayed, withheld or conditioned by Parent), from the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Acceptance Time or the date this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Article VIII (the “Pre-Closing Period”), the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to use commercially reasonable efforts to (A) carry on its business in the ordinary course of business, (Page 21)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_15
6.1. Affirmative Covenants of Bryn Mawr. From the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time or the termination of this Agreement, unless the prior written consent of WSFS shall have been obtained (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), and except required by Law, as otherwise expressly contemplated herein or as set forth in Section 6.1 of Bryn Mawr’s Disclosure Memorandum, Bryn Mawr shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, (a) operate its business only in the Ordinary Course <omitted> Ordinary Course” means the conduct of the business of Bryn Mawr and Bryn Mawr Bank in substantially the same manner as such business was operated on the date of this Agreement, including operations in conformance and consistent with Bryn Mawr and Bryn Mawr Bank’s practices and procedures prior to and as of such date. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Ordinary Course,” with respect to either Party, shall take into account the commercially reasonable action or inaction by such Party and its Subsidiaries in response to the Pandemic to comply with thePandemic Measures to the extent disclosed to the other Party prior to the date hereof. (Page 46)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_18
5 . 1 Conduct of Businesses Prior to the Effective Time. During the period from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time or earlier termination of this Agreement, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement (including as set forth in the Cadence Disclosure Schedule or the BancorpSouth Disclosure Schedule), required by law (including the Pandemic Measures) or as consented to in writing by the other party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), each of BancorpSouth and Cadence shall, and shall cause each of its respective Subsidiaries to, (a) conduct its business in the ordinary course in all material respects, <omitted> (vi) the terms “ordinary course” and “ordinary course of business” with respect to either party, shall take into account the commercially reasonable actions taken by such party and its Subsidiaries in response to a Pandemic and the Pandemic Measures. (Page 60)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_25
SECTION 5.01. Conduct of Business. (a) Conduct of Business by the Company. Except for matters set forth in the Company Disclosure Letter, required by applicable Law or otherwise expressly permitted or expressly contemplated by this Agreement or with the prior written consent of Parent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time, the Company shall, and shall cause each Company Subsidiary to, conduct its business in the ordinary course in all material respects and use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact its business organization and business relationships (Page 32)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_32
5.2 Operation of the Acquired Corporations’ Business. (a) During the Pre-Closing Period, except (w) as required or otherwise contemplated under this Agreement or as prohibited or required by applicable Legal Requirements, (x) with the written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned, and provided that no consent shall be required if the Company reasonably believes after consulting with outside legal counsel that seeking such consent would violate Antitrust Law), (y) for any action required to be or reasonably taken, or omitted to be taken, pursuant to any COVID-19 Measures or which is otherwise required or reasonably taken, or omitted to be taken, in response to COVID-19 or any other pandemic, epidemic or disease outbreak, as determined by the Company in its reasonable discretion, or (z) as set forth in Section 5.2 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company shall, and shall cause each Acquired Corporation to, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business and operations in the ordinary course in all material respects (Page 41)
No
0
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_143
Section 6.1 Conduct of Company Business Pending the Merger. (a) Except (i) as set forth on Schedule 6.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter, (ii) as expressly permitted or required by this Agreement or the Exchange Agreement, (iii) as may be required by applicable Law, (including any COVID-19 Measures), or (iv) otherwise consented to by Parent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), the Company covenants and agrees that, until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII, it shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use reasonable best efforts to conduct its businesses in the Ordinary Course, including by using reasonable best efforts to preserve substantially intact its present business organization, goodwill and assets, to keep available the services of its current officers and employees and preserve its existing relationships with Governmental Entities and its significant customers, suppliers, licensors, licensees, distributors, lessors and others having significant business dealings with it. <omitted> “Ordinary Course” means, with respect to an action taken by any Person, that such action is consistent with the ordinary course of business and past practices of such Person, excluding any commercially reasonable deviations therefrom due to COVID-19 orCOVID-19 Measures. (Page 55)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_96
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business of the Company. (a) Except for matters set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter or otherwise expressly required or permitted by this Agreement or required by Law or with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time or the date of the termination of this Agreement, as the case may be, the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, (i) use reasonable best efforts to maintain its legal existence and conduct its business and the business of its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course in substantially the same manner as previously conducted and (ii) to the extent consistent therewith, use and cause each of its Subsidiaries to use reasonable best efforts to preserve substantially intact the business organization of the Company and its Subsidiaries, goodwill associated therewith, relationships with regulators and business relationships. (Page 39)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_19
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Closing. The Company agrees that between the date of this Agreement and the First Effective Time or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1, except (a) as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, (b) as required or specifically permitted pursuant to this Agreement, (c) as required by Law, (d) for any actions taken or omitted to be taken reasonably and in good faith to respond to COVID-19 or any COVID-19 Measures (“COVID-19 Response”); provided that (x) if such COVID-19 Response would (in the absence of this clause (d)) otherwise require Parent’s consent pursuant to this Section 5.1 and could reasonably be expected to have an adverse financial impact on the Company or any Company Subsidiary (including the Canyon Newco Entities) of at least $5,000,000 or could reasonably be expected to otherwise materially and adversely impact the Company and the Company Subsidiaries (including the Canyon Newco Entities), taken as a whole, the Company shall, prior to making any such action, (A) provide prior written notice to Parent describing the material facts regarding the situation and the proposed course of action and (B) reasonably consult with Parent and consider in good faith Parent’s suggestions and/or feedback, and (y) in the case of any other COVID-19 Response that would (in the absence of this clause (d)) otherwise require Parent’s consent pursuant to this Section 5.1, the Company shall, prior to making any such COVID-19 Response, notify Parent in writing, or (e) as consented to in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), the Company (i) shall, and shall cause the Company Subsidiaries to, use reasonable best efforts to conduct their business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and to keep available the services of their present key employees and maintain their existing relations and goodwill with material customers, members, suppliers, licensors, licensees and other third parties with whom it has material business relations; provided, however, that no action with respect to subject matters specifically addressed by subclauses (ii)(a) through (r) shall be deemed a breach of this clause (i) (Page 23)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_59
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business of the Company. (a) The Company covenants and agrees that, during the period from the date hereof until the Effective Time, except (i) as contemplated or permitted by this Agreement, (ii) as disclosed in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, (iii) as required by applicable Law (including COVID-19 Measures and similar Laws) or (iv) unless Parent shall otherwise consent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact its businesses; (Page 38)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_79
6.1 Conduct of Company Business Pending the Merger. (a) Except as set forth on Section 6.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter, as expressly permitted, contemplated or required by this Agreement, as may be required by applicable Law or otherwise consented to by Parent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), and except for actions taken (or not taken) in good faith (and following prior consultation with Parent and reasonable consideration of Parent’s comments and recommendations) in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic or COVID-19 Measures, the Company covenants and agrees that, until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII, it shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its businesses in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, including by using commercially reasonable efforts to preserve substantially intact its present business organization, goodwill and assets, to keep available the services of its current officers and employees, and preserve its existing relationships with its significant customers, suppliers, licensors, licensees, distributors, lessors and others having significant business dealings with it; provided, that no action by the Company or its Subsidiaries with respect to matters specifically addressed by any provision of Section 6.1(b) shall be deemed a breach of this Section 6.1(a) unless such action would constitute a breach of such other provision. (Page 43)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_42
Section 6.01 Conduct of the Company. The Company covenants and agrees that, except for matters (i) expressly permitted or expressly contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) set forth on Section 6.01 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, (iii) reasonably undertaken in connection with any COVID-19 Measures, (iv) undertaken with the prior written consent of Parent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; provided, that Parent shall be deemed to have approved in writing if it provides no written response within five Business Days after a written request by the Company for such approval in compliance with the terms of Section 9.01), (v) required by Applicable Law or the rules and regulations of Nasdaq, from the date hereof until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Article 8, the Company (A) shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to (1) conduct its business in the ordinary course in all material respects, substantially consistent with past practice, (2) maintain its business as a going concern, (3) keep available the services of its current officers and key employees and to preserve the goodwill of and maintain satisfactory relationships with those Persons having material business relationships with the Company and its Subsidiaries and (4) preserve intact its business organization, (Page 58)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_150
4.1 Interim Operations. (a) The Company agrees that, during the period from the date of this Agreement through the earlier of the Closing or the termination of this Agreement, except (1) to the extent Parent shall otherwise give its prior consent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (2) as set forth in Part 4.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, (3) as may be required by applicable Legal Requirements or (4) as expressly required by this Agreement, the Company shall, and shall cause the Company Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice in all material respects and use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain and preserve intact its business organization and maintain satisfactory relationships with customers, suppliers and distributors and other Persons with whom the Company or any Company Subsidiary has material business relations (Page 51)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_118
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Mergers. During the period from the date of this Agreement to the earlier of the Partnership Merger Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.1 (the “Interim Period”), except as (a) otherwise expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement, (b) as required by Law, (c) required to comply with COVID-19 Measures or otherwise taken (or not taken) by the Company or any of the Company Subsidiaries reasonably and in good faith to respond to COVID-19 Measures after using commercially reasonable efforts to provide advance notice to and consult with Parent (if reasonably practicable) with respect thereto, (d) as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter or (e) to the extent that Parent shall otherwise consent in writing, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned, the Company shall, and shall cause each Company Subsidiary to, in all material respects, use commercially reasonable efforts (i) to carry on their respective businesses in the ordinary course of business consistent with the Company Budget, (ii) to maintain and preserve substantially intact their respective current business organizations, (iii) to retain the services of their respective current officers and key employees, (iv) to preserve their goodwill and relationships with tenants, customers and others having business dealings with them and (v) to preserve their assets and properties in good repair and condition (normal wear and tear excepted <omitted> All references to the “ordinary course of business” shall mean the “ordinary course of business consistent with past practice”. (Page 25)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_104
SECTION 5.01. Conduct of Business of the Company. (a) Except for matters set forth in Section 5.01(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter or as otherwise expressly contemplated by this Agreement or required by applicable Law (including any COVID-19 Response) except or with the prior written consent of Parent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), from the date of this Agreement to the earlier of the termination of this Agreement and the Effective Time, the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice in all material 39 respects and use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve as substantially intact its organizations, assets, employees, Authorizations, business and its existing relations with key customers, suppliers and other Persons with whom the Company or its Subsidiaries have significant business relationships and use commercially reasonable efforts to keep available the services of its employees (subject to Section 5.01(a)(viii)), in each case, consistent with past practice. (Pages 47-48)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_114
Section 5.1 Conduct of Company Business During Pendency of Merger. (a) From and after the date of this Agreement and prior to earlier of the Effective Time and the date, if any, on which this Agreement is validly terminated pursuant to Section 8.1 (the “Termination Date”), except (i) as may be required by applicable Law, (ii) as may be agreed in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned); provided that Parent shall be deemed to have approved in writing if it provides no response within five (5) Business Days after written request by the Company in accordance with Section 9.7 of this Agreement for such approval, (iii) as may be expressly required or permitted by this Agreement or (iv) as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedules, the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to (A) conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course consistent with past practices and (B) use its commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact in all material respects its business organization and business relationships; provided, however, that no action taken by the Company or its Subsidiaries that is expressly permitted by any provision of Section 5.1(b) (including any qualification or exception to any of the restrictions set forth in Section 5.1(b)) shall be deemed to be a breach of this Section 5.1(a). (Page 35)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_58
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business of the Company. (a) The Company covenants and agrees that, during the period from the date hereof until the Effective Time, except (i) as expressly required by this Agreement, (ii) as disclosed in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, (iii) as required by applicable Law (including COVID-19 Measures and similar Laws) or (iv) as Parent shall otherwise consent in writing (e-mail by an officer of Parent being sufficient) (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact its businesses; provided, however, that no action by the Company or its Subsidiaries with respect to matters specifically addressed by any provision of Section 5.1(b) shall be deemed a breach of this sentence unless such action constitutes a breach of such provision of Section 5.1(b). (Page 39)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_6
“ordinary course of business” means an action taken, or omitted to be taken, in the ordinary course of such business in all respects that is materially consistent with past practice, without taking into account the transactions contemplated hereby including the Transactions; provided that “ordinary course of business” shall be deemed to include all Covid-19 Actions. <omitted> 4.1.2 Ordinary and Usual Course. Without prior written consent of GBCI (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed under subparagraphs (d), (e), (k), and (o) below), subject to applicable Law and except (y) as set forth on Schedule 4.1.2 and (z) for Permitted Actions, from the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time or an earlier Termination Date, AB and the Bank will use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct their respective businesses only in the ordinary course of business in all material respects and will not do, and AB will not permit any other AB Subsidiary to do, any of the following: (Page 35)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_126
Section 5.1. Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Closing. The Company agrees that between the date hereof and the earlier of the First Effective Time or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is validly terminated pursuant to Section 8.1, except as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, as specifically permitted or required by this Agreement, as required by applicable Law or as consented to in writing by Parent (with respect to clauses (i) (with respect to the organizational documents of any Company Subsidiary only), (iv), (v), (ix), (x), (xi), (xii), (xiii), (xiv), (xvi), (xvii), (xix), (xxii) and (xxiv) (or (xxix) with respect to any of the foregoing) of Section 5.1(b) only, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company (a) shall, and shall cause each Company Subsidiary to, use reasonable best efforts to conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business and use reasonable best efforts to (i) preserve intact its and their present business organizations, goodwill and ongoing businesses, (ii) keep available the services of its and their present officers and other key employees (other than where termination of such services is for cause) and (iii) preserve its and their relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, resellers, licensors, licensees, Governmental Entities, employees and other Persons with whom it and they have material business relations (it being agreed by the Parties that with respect to the matters specifically addressed by any provision of Section 5.1(b), such specific provisions shall govern over the more general provision of this Section 5.1(a)); (Page 53)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_87
Section 5.2 Operation of the Company and Company Subsidiaries. (a) Except as Previously Disclosed, as expressly contemplated by or permitted by this Agreement, as required by applicable Legal Requirement, or with the prior written consent of Nicolet, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, during the period from the date of this Agreement to the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement pursuant to its terms, the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to: (i) conduct its business in the Ordinary Course of Business in all material respects; <omitted> “Ordinary Course of Business” shall include any action taken by a Person only if such action is consistent with the past practices of such Person and is similar in nature and magnitude to actions customarily taken in the ordinary course of the normal day-to-day operations of other Persons that are in the same line of business as such Person. (Page 37)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_144
SECTION 5.01. Conduct of Business. (a) From the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time, the Company shall, and shall cause each of the Company Subsidiaries to use reasonable best efforts to conduct its business in the usual, regular and ordinary course in substantially the same manner as previously conducted (Page 47)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_29
Section 5.1              Conduct of Business of the Company. (a)             During the period from the date hereof until the earlier of the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms and the Effective Time, except (i) as may be required by applicable Law, including any Covid-19 Measure, or taken in good faith in response to or accordance with any Covid-19 Measure, (ii) with the prior written consent of Parent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (iii) as contemplated or required by this Agreement, or (iv) as set forth in Section 5.1(a)(i) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to (A) conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course consistent with past practice, (Page 19)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_3
SECTION 6.01 Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Merger. Except as set forth in Section 6.01 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, expressly provided by this Agreement, required by Law or consented to in writing by Parent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), during the period from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time, the Company shall, and shall cause each of the Company Subsidiaries to (i) conduct the businesses of the Company and the Company Subsidiaries in all material respects in the ordinary course of business, (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve materially intact its current business organization and to preserve in all material respects its relationships with key employees and others having significant business dealings with the Company or any Company Subsidiary and (iii) comply in all material respects with applicable Law. <omitted> References to “ordinary course of business” refers to the ordinary course of business of the applicable person consistent with past practice (including with respect to quantity and frequency). (Page 24)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_111
1.3 Certain Interpretations. <omitted> (i) When used herein, references to “ordinary course” or “ordinary course of business” will be construed to mean “ordinary course of business, consistent with past practices.” <omitted> 5.1 Affirmative Obligations. Except (a) as expressly contemplated by this Agreement; (b) as set forth in Section 5.1 or Section 5.2 of the Company Disclosure Letter; (c) as contemplated by Section 5.2; (d) for any actions taken reasonably and in good faith to respond to COVID-19 or any COVID-19 Measures; or (e) as approved by Parent I (which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), at all times during the period commencing with the execution and delivery of the Original Agreement and continuing until the earlier to occur of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII and the Company Merger Effective Time, each of the Company Parties will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, (i) use its respective commercially reasonable efforts to maintain its existence in good standing pursuant to applicable law; (ii) subject to the restrictions and exceptions set forth in Section 5.2 or elsewhere in this Agreement, use its respective commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business and operations in the ordinary course of business; (Page 64)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_142
5.2 Affirmative Obligations of the Company. Except (x) as expressly required or contemplated under the terms of this Agreement or as required by applicable Law, (y) as set forth in Section 5.2 of the Company Disclosure Letter or (z) with the written consent of Parent, at all times during the Pre-Closing Period, the Company shall (and shall cause each of the Acquired Corporations to): (a) carry on its business in all material respects in the ordinary course, including with respect to preparing financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the audit of such financial statements in a manner reasonably expected to result in a completion of such audit by February 15, 2021 (provided, that the Company may take actions outside of the ordinary course to the extent reasonably necessary to (i) protect the health and safety of the Acquired Corporations’ employees in respect of the Acquired Corporations’ business activities in response to COVID-19 or (ii) to implement COVID-19 Measures, and provided, further, that the Company provides written notice to Parent prior to taking such actions); (Page 48)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_27
Section 5.1 Conduct of the Company. (a) From and after the date hereof until the earlier of the Effective Time or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 7.1 (the “Termination Date”), and except (i) as may be required by applicable Law or the regulations or requirements of any stock exchange or regulatory organization applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) with the prior written consent of Parent (such consent not to be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed), (iii) as may be expressly contemplated or required by this Agreement, (iv) in connection with a Company COVID Action or (v) as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, the Company covenants and agrees that it shall use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries in all material respects in the Ordinary Course of Business, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact their present lines of business, and to maintain their rights, franchises and Company Permits; <omitted> (xli) “Ordinary Course of Business” shall describe any action taken by a person if such action is (A) consistent with such person’s past practices and/or is taken in the ordinary course of such person’s normal day-to-day operations, (B) in the case of an action taken by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, a Company COVID Action and (C) in the case of an action taken by Parent or any of its subsidiaries, a Parent COVID Action. (Page 55)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_65
Section 7.01          Conduct of the Company. During the period from the date hereof until the Effective Time, ((v) except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, (w) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (x) as may be required by Applicable Law or to the extent necessary to comply with any obligation under any Contracts made available to Parent on or prior to the date of this Agreement, (y) as set forth in Section 7.01 of the Company Disclosure Schedule or (z) for any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in order to comply with any COVID-19 Measures, or any other COVID-19 Responses, as determined by the Company in its reasonable discretion, provided that prior to taking any actions in reliance on this clause (z), which would otherwise be prohibited by this Section 7.01, the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to provide advance notice to and consult with Parent in good faith with respect thereto), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and the Company shall not, nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to: (Page 27)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_125
With respect to an action taken or not taken by any Person, “ordinary course” means an action or inaction that is consistent in nature, scope, frequency, timing and magnitude with the ordinary course of business and the past practices of such Person. <omitted> Section 6.1 Conduct of the Company. Except as set forth in Section 6.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, from the date hereof until the Effective Time, the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the ordinary course, and use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact its business organizations and relationships with third parties and to keep available the services of its present officers and employees. (Page 43)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_35
Section 5.1 Conduct of Company Business Prior to the First Effective Time. (a) Except (i) as required hereby or by applicable Law (including any COVID-19 Measure), (ii) as disclosed in Section 5.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule or (iii) as consented to in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), prior to the First Effective Time, the Company shall, and shall cause each Company Subsidiary to, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business in the Ordinary Course of Business in all material respects and, to the extent consistent therewith, use commercially reasonable efforts <omitted> “Ordinary Course of Business” means the ordinary and usual course of day-to-day operations of the businesses of the Company Entities or Parent Entities, as applicable, consistent with past custom and practice; provided, that no action or omission that would constitute a breach of Contract, violation of Law or any tort (including negligence) shall be an action or omission in the Ordinary Course of Business. (Page 52)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_97
Section 6.01. Conduct of the Company. From the date hereof until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article 10, the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice (with any action taken in response to a COVID-19 Measure and taken prior to the date of this Agreement being deemed to be in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice when determining whether actions taken after the date of this Agreement are in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice) (Page 50)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_8
6.1 Conduct of Company Business Pending the Merger. (a) The Company agrees that, except (i) as set forth on Schedule 6.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter, (ii) as permitted or required by this Agreement, (iii) as may be required by applicable Law or (iv) as otherwise consented to by Parent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII, (A) the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to (1) conduct its businesses in all material respects in the ordinary course consistent with past practice (Page 21)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_23
Section 6.01 Conduct of the Company. (a) From the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement, except (i) as prohibited or required by Applicable Law, (ii) as a result of COVID-19 Measures, (iii) as set forth in Section 6.01 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, or (iv) as otherwise required or expressly contemplated by this Agreement, unless Parent shall have given its prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and to preserve intact its business organization, keep available the services of its employees who are integral to the operation of the business as presently conducted and maintain its existing relations and goodwill with material customers, members, suppliers, licensors, licensees and other Third Parties with whom it has material business relations; provided, that no action by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to the extent expressly permitted by an exception to any of Section 6.01(b)(i) through Section 6.01(b)(xxii) shall be a breach of this sentence. (Page 73)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_50
6.1 Conduct of Business by the Paired Entities. Except as (A) may be required by Law, (B) any COVID-19 Response after written notice to and, to the extent practicable under the circumstances, consultation with, Parent, (C) set forth in Section 6.1 of the Paired Entities Disclosure Schedule, (D) consented to in writing in advance by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) or (E) otherwise specifically contemplated or required under this Agreement (or as permitted under the exceptions set forth in Sections 6.1(a) through (t) below), during the period from the date of this Agreement to the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement, (x) each of the Paired Entities shall use commercially reasonable efforts to, and shall cause each of the Paired Entities Subsidiaries to use commercially reasonable efforts to, (i) carry on their respective businesses in the ordinary course of business consistent with the Operating Budget and the Capital Expenditure Budget and past practice, (Page 46)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_137
“Ordinary Course of Business” means with respect to any Person, the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, provided that, with respect to RMRM, means (i) prior to January 5, 2021, RMRM’s ordinary course of business consistent with its past practice as an investment company under the Investment Company Act, and (ii) from and after January 5, 2021, RMRM’s ordinary course of business consistent with the past practice as a mortgage REIT. <omitted> Section 6.1 Conduct of Business by TRMT Pending the Closing. (a) TRMT agrees that between the date of this Agreement and the Merger Effective Time or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 9.1 (the “Interim Period”), except (i) as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement, including Section 7.3, (ii) as may be required by Law, or (iii) as consented to in writing by RMRM (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), TRMT (A) shall, and shall cause each of the TRMT Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in all material respects in the Ordinary Course of Business, and (B) agrees that during the Interim Period TRMT shall not, and shall not permit any TRMT Subsidiary to: (Page 24)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_71
(d) As used in this Agreement, the phrase “ordinary course of business” shall refer to, with respect to a particular Person, any action or inaction taken by such Person in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, and each reference to “ordinary course of business” shall include any action, changes or modification pursuant to any COVID-19 Measures. <omitted> Section 6.1 Conduct of the Business. Except for matters set forth in Section 6.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedule or matters otherwise expressly permitted or required by the terms of this Agreement or for any COVID-19 Measures, from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time, the Company Entities shall (i) conduct the Business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business (Page 29)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_60
6.1 Interim Operations. (a) The Company covenants and agrees as to itself and its Subsidiaries that, from and after the execution of this Agreement and prior to the Effective Time (unless Parent shall otherwise approve in writing (it being agreed that in the event the Company seeks such consent regarding COVID-19 Measures that are reasonably designed to protect the health or welfare of employees or other relevant individuals (as expressly noted in such request by the Company), Parent’s consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; provided, that if Parent’s failure to respond in a timely manner would reasonably be expected to jeopardize the health or welfare of employees or other relevant individuals, Parent shall be deemed to have consented to such act or omission if it fails to expressly consent to or deny consent for such requested actions or inactions within one (1) Business Day of such request) and except as (i) required by applicable Law, (ii) expressly required by this Agreement or (iii) otherwise expressly disclosed in Section 6.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter), the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to (A) conduct its business and the business of its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice (Page 48)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_73
4.2 Operation of the Company’s Business and Marvell’s Business. (a) During the Pre-Closing Period, the Company shall: (i) conduct, and ensure that each of the other Inphi Entities conducts, its business and operations in the ordinary course in all material respects and in accordance with past practices; (Page 52)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_83
Section 6.01. Conduct of the Company. Except (v) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (w) as expressly required or contemplated by this Agreement, (x) as set forth in Section 6.01 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, or (y) as required by Applicable Law, the Company (a) shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice, except in connection with any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in order to comply with any COVID-19 Measures or such action which is otherwise taken, or omitted to be taken, as a necessary response to COVID-19, as determined by the Company in its reasonable discretion (provided that in the case of this clause ​(a), no action with respect to the matters addressed by any subclause of the following clause ​(b) shall constitute a breach of clause ​(a) unless any such action would constitute a breach of such subclause of the following clause ​(b)) and (b) shall not, and shall not permit any of its Subsidiaries to: (Page 22)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_31
6.1 Conduct of Company Business Pending the Merger. (a) Except (i) as set forth on Schedule 6.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter, (ii) as expressly permitted or required by this Agreement, (iii) as may be required by applicable Law, (iv) for any actions required to comply with COVID-19 Measures or otherwise taken (or not taken) by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries reasonably and in good faith to respond to COVID-19 or the COVID-19 Measures; provided that prior to taking any actions in reliance on this clause (iv), which would otherwise be prohibited by any provision of this Agreement, the Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide advance notice to and consult with Parent (if reasonably practicable) with respect thereto or (v) otherwise consented to by Parent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), the Company covenants and agrees that, until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII, it shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use reasonable best efforts to conduct its businesses in the Ordinary Course, including by using reasonable best efforts to preserve substantially intact its present business organization, goodwill and assets, to keep available the services of its current officers and employees and preserve its existing relationships with Governmental Entities and its significant customers, suppliers, licensors, licensees, distributors, lessors and others having significant business dealings with it. <omitted> “Ordinary Course” means, with respect to an action taken by any Person, that such action is consistent with the ordinary course of business and past practices of such Person, excluding any commercially reasonable deviations therefrom due to COVID-19 or COVID-19 Measures. (Page 44)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_22
7.1. Interim Operations. (a) The Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, from and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement in accordance with -31- Article IX (the “Interim Period”), except (1) as Parent shall otherwise approve in writing (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (2) as otherwise expressly contemplated or required by this Agreement, (3) as required by applicable Law, (4) as set forth in Section 7.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter or (5) for commercially reasonable actions as reasonably required to comply with or implement COVID-19 Measures, conduct its business in the Ordinary Course of Business <omitted> “Ordinary Course of Business” means, with respect to any Person, the conduct of such Person’s business that is consistent in all material respects in nature, scope and magnitude with the past practices of such Person prior to the date of this Agreement and taken in the ordinary course of normal, day-to-day operations of such Person, including any commercially reasonable deviations therefrom due to COVID-19 Measures. (Pages 35-36)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_93
Section 5.01 Covenants of Company. During the period from the date of this Agreement and continuing until the Effective Time or earlier termination of this Agreement, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement, as required by applicable Law or with the prior written consent of Buyer, Company shall (a) carry on its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice (Page 56)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_10
Section 6.1 Conduct of Company Business prior to the Effective Time. (a) Unless otherwise consented to by Parent in advance in writing, and except (x) in connection with any COVID-19 Responses, (y) as disclosed in Section 6.1(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, or (z) as expressly contemplated, required, or permitted by this Agreement or required by applicable Law, during the period from the date of this Agreement until the Effective Time, the Company shall, and shall cause each Company Subsidiary to, conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business, consistent with past practice, and use reasonable best efforts to (i) preserve intact in all material respects its business organization, assets and operations, and goodwill, (ii) maintain in effect all material 47 Permits necessary for the lawful conduct of its businesses, and (iii) preserve relationships with its customers, suppliers, employees, and any other Person having material business relationships with it and with Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction over its businesses and operations; provided that no action by the Company or any Company Subsidiary to the extent expressly permitted by Section 6.1(b) will be a breach of this Section 6.1(a). (Pages 48-49)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_64
Section 4.1 Covenants of the Company. Except as expressly provided or permitted herein, set forth in Section 4.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter or consented to in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), during the period commencing on the Agreement Date and ending at the Effective Time or such earlier date as this Agreement may be terminated in accordance with its terms (the “Pre-Closing Period”), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to (1) act and carry on its business in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, except with respect to actions or omissions that constitute COVID-19 Responses (Page 17)
Yes
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Includes "consistent with past practice"
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Ordinary course covenant
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Operating and Efforts Covenant
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contract_54
COVENANTS Section 5.01 Covenants of First Choice. ( a ) During the period from the date of this Agreement until the Effective Time (or earlier termination of this Agreement in accordance with Article 7), except as set forth in Section 5.01(a) of the First Choice Disclosure Schedule as of the date hereof, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement, except as required by applicable Law, or except with the prior written consent of Enterprise (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), First Choice shall, and shall cause each First Choice Subsidiary to (a) carry on its business only in the Ordinary Course of Business, including in respect of loan loss provisioning, securities portfolio management, compensation and other expense management and other operations which are reasonably expected to impact First Choice’s shareholders’ equity, and in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws <omitted> “Ordinary Course of Business” means the ordinary course of business of First Choice and First Choice Subsidiaries (including First Choice Bank) or Enterprise and Enterprise Subsidiaries (including EB&T), as applicable, consistent with past practice, including with respect to frequency and amount in all material respects. (Page 59)
Yes
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Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
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contract_38
4.2. Operation of the Acquired Corporations’ Business. (a) During the Pre-Closing Period: (i) except (A) as required or otherwise contemplated under this Agreement or as required by applicable Legal Requirements, (B) with the written consent of Parent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned, or (C) as set forth in Part 4.2 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to (x) ensure that each Acquired Corporation conducts its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice, and (y) preserve its business material assets, properties, Contracts, employees, Governmental Authorizations and business relationships, and (ii) the Company shall promptly notify Parent of (A) any knowledge of any notice from any Person alleging that the Consent of such Person is or may be required in connection with any of the Transactions and (B) any Legal Proceeding commenced, or, to its knowledge threatened in writing, relating to or involving any Acquired Corporation that relates to the consummation of the Transactions. (Page 37)
Yes
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Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
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contract_63
“Ordinary Course of Business” means, with respect to any Person, the conduct that is consistent in nature and scope with the past practices of such Person prior to the date of this Agreement and taken in the ordinary course of normal, day-to-day operations of such Person or taken or not taken reasonably in response to exigent circumstances. <omitted> Section 6.01. Interim Operations. (a) The Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, from and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII, unless Parent shall otherwise approve in writing, and except as otherwise expressly required by this Agreement, required in order to comply with applicable Law or required in order to comply with COVID-19 Measures or deemed advisable by the Company, acting reasonably, in connection with the termination or modification of COVID-19 Measures, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business in the Ordinary Course of Business, in all material respects, and, to the extent consistent therewith, shall use and cause each of its Subsidiaries to use their commercially reasonable efforts to maintain its and its Subsidiaries’ relations and goodwill with Governmental Entities, customers, suppliers, distributors, and employees. <omitted> “Ordinary Course of Business” means <omitted> the conduct that is consistent in nature and scope with the past practices of such Person prior to the date of this Agreement (Pages 29-30)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_74
Section 4.1 Conduct of Business by the Company. (a) From the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is validly terminated in accordance with Section 7.1, except (x) as prohibited or required by applicable Law or by any Governmental Entity, (y) as set forth in Section 4.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule or (z) as otherwise contemplated, required or permitted by this Agreement, unless Parent shall otherwise consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the Ordinary Course of Business in all material respects and use its commercially reasonably efforts to comply in all material respects with applicable Law and the Company Permits, preserve intact its business organization, preserve its assets, rights and properties in good repair and condition and preserve its goodwill and its relationships with Governmental Entities and other third parties having business dealings with the Company or its Subsidiaries; provided, however, that the failure by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to take an action because such action is prohibited by any provision of Section 4.1(b) without Parent’s consent shall not constitute a breach under this Section 4.1(a). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section 4.1(a), the Company and its Subsidiaries may take any actions in response to COVID-19 Measures that the Company reasonably determines are necessary or prudent for it to take and that are substantially consistent with actions taken by similarly situated Persons operating in the upscale casual dining segment of the restaurant industry in the geographic regions in which the affected businesses of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries operate; provided, that, to the extent practicable, the Company shall provide prior notice to and reasonably consult with Parent before taking such actions and, to the extent such actions would otherwise require the prior written consent of the Parent under Section 4.1(b), such actions shall require Parent’s prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). <omitted> “Ordinary Course of Business” means the usual and ordinary course of normal day-to-day operations of the business, consistent(in scope, manner, amount and otherwise) with the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ past practices through the date of this Agreement. (Page 35)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_134
Section 6.01. Conduct of the Company. Except for matters set forth in Section 6.01 of the Company Disclosure Letter, as contemplated by this Agreement (including any actions taken by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to Section 8.07(h)), as required by Applicable Law or Contract, due to factors excluded from the definition of Material Adverse Effect, or with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and shall be deemed to be given if, within five (5) Business Days after the Company has provided to Parent a written request for consent, Parent has not rejected such request in writing), from and after the date hereof until the earlier of the Effective Time or the date this Agreement is terminated, as applicable, (I) the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the ordinary course (except for any actions taken reasonably and in good faith in response to COVID-19 or COVID-19 Measures) and use its reasonable best efforts to (x) preserve intact its present business organization, (y) keep available the services of its directors, officers and key employees and (z) maintain existing relationships with its material suppliers and others having material business relationships with it, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, <omitted> References to “ordinary course” or “ordinary course of business” refers to the ordinary course of business of the Company and the Subsidiaries of the Company, taken as a whole, materially consistent with past practice, and, except with respect to Section 6.01(II),reasonable actions or omissions taken or to be taken by the Company in good faith from time to time in response to changing economic and other conditions, circumstances or events relating to or arising from COVID-19 or COVID-19 Measures and the results thereof. (Page 27)
Yes
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Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
main
contract_46
Section 6.01. Conduct of the Company. From the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time and the valid termination of this Agreement, except (x) as required by Applicable Law, (y) as set forth in ​Section 6.01 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, or (z) as otherwise required or expressly permitted by this Agreement, unless Parent shall otherwise consent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice (with any COVID- 19 Response disclosed to Parent and taken prior to the date of this Agreement being deemed to be in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice when determining whether actions taken after the date of this Agreement are in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice) (Pages 81-82)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
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contract_11
5.1 Conduct of Businesses Prior to the Effective Time. Except as Previously Disclosed, as expressly contemplated by or permitted by this Agreement, as required by applicable Law, or with the prior written consent of Parent, during the period from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time, (a) the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, (i) conduct its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice in all material respects, (Page 54)
Yes
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Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
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contract_28
“Ordinary Course of Business” means, with respect to any Person, the conduct of such Person’s business that is consistent with the past practices of such Person prior to the date of this Agreement and taken in the ordinary course of normal, day-to-day operations of such Person, but excluding any conduct that would reasonably be expected to violate applicable Law in any material respect. <omitted> 7.1. Interim Operations. (a) The Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, from and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article IX (unless Parent shall otherwise approve in writing (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), and except as otherwise expressly required by this Agreement or as required by a Governmental Entity or applicable Law and any Material Contract in effect prior to the date of this Agreement), conduct its business in the Ordinary Course of Business (Page 66)
Yes
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Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant
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contract_95
6.1 Conduct of Business by NIC Pending the Closing. (a) NIC agrees that between the date hereof and the earlier of the Effective Time or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is terminated pursuant t o Section 8.1, except (v) as set forth in Section 6.1 of the NIC Disclosure Letter, (w) in connection with a NIC COVID Action that is required by applicable Law (provided that, if a NIC COVID Action is required in certain jurisdictions where NIC conducts business, NIC may take such NIC COVID Action in any other jurisdiction where NIC conducts business), (x) as contemplated, permitted or required by this Agreement, (y) as may be required by applicable Law, including the regulations or requirements of any stock exchange or regulatory organization applicable to NIC or any NIC Subsidiary, or any NIC Plan, or (z) as consented to in writing by Tyler (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed, except with respect to Sections 6.1(b)(ii) and 6.1(b)(iv), which may be given in Tyler’s sole discretion), NIC shall, and shall cause each NIC Subsidiary to, use commercially reasonable efforts to (i) conduct its business in the ordinary course of business <omitted> “ordinary course of business” means (a) with respect to NIC, a NIC Subsidiary, Tyler, or a Tyler Subsidiary, the ordinary and usual course of business of such Person consistent with past practice, (b) with respect to NIC or a NIC Subsidiary, a NIC COVID Action, or (c) with respect to any individual, any action taken by such individual if such action is taken in the ordinary course of such individual’s normal day-to-day operations consistent with past practice. (Page 31)
Yes
1
Includes "consistent with past practice"
<NONE>
Ordinary course covenant
118
Operating and Efforts Covenant