Common use of Exchange Clause in Contracts

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 12 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Midas Group Inc), Rights Agreement (Central & South West Corp), Rights Agreement (St Joseph Light & Power Co)

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Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares Common Shares of Common Stock the Company at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan, or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 11 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Interstate Energy Corp), Rights Agreement (Pentair Inc), Rights Agreement (State Financial Services Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares Common Shares of Common Stock the Company at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan, or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares of the Company then outstanding.

Appears in 10 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (First Business Financial Services, Inc.), Rights Agreement (Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), Rights Agreement (Orion Energy Systems, Inc.)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 10 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Edwards Lifesciences Corp), Rights Agreement (Navigant Consulting Inc), Rights Agreement (Eloyalty Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, mandatorily exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that shall have become null and void and nontransferable pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by entity holding Common Shares of the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty 50 percent (50%) or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 10 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Magnum Hunter Resources Inc), Rights Agreement (Cliffs Drilling Co), Agreement (Noble Affiliates Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company (including without limitation the Employee Plans) or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or of any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Bank of Marin Bancorp), Rights Agreement (MCB Financial Corp), Rights Agreement (First Financial Bancorp /Ca/)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company mayCompany, at its option, upon approval by a majority of the Continuing Directors, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, may exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Sandisk Corp), Rights Agreement (Sandisk Corp), Rights Agreement (Ultratech Stepper Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement, Rights Agreement (Gadzooks Inc), Rights Agreement (Foster Wheeler LTD)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company (including without limitation the Employee Plans) or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or of any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Bank of Marin Bancorp), Rights Agreement (Netlogic Microsystems Inc), Rights Agreement (Farmers & Merchants Bancorp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after adjustment in the date hereof number of Rights pursuant to Section 11(i) (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Agreement (Piper Jaffray Companies), Rights Agreement (Piper Jaffray Companies), Agreement (Phillips Petroleum Co)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio ratio, as it may from time to time be so adjusted, being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Citizens Banking Corp), Rights Agreement (Kaydon Corp), Rights Agreement (Kaydon Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its their option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Personthe later of the Distribution Date and the first occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then then-outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the CompanySubsidiary, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the CompanySubsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), who or which, together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock then Shares outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Cleveland Cliffs Inc), Rights Agreement (Cleveland Cliffs Inc), Rights Agreement (Cleveland Cliffs Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Subject to the provisions of applicable law, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of (A) Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company's Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Harvest Natural Resources Inc), Rights Agreement (Harvest Natural Resources Inc), Rights Agreement (Harvest Natural Resources Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, authorize and direct the Company to exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof of this Agreement (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding shares of Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Nuevo Energy Co), Rights Agreement (Bellwether Exploration Co), Rights Agreement (Bellwether Exploration Co)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company Corporation may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section Sections 7(e) and 11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares Common Shares of Common Stock the Corporation at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the CompanyCorporation, any Subsidiary of the CompanyCorporation, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Corporation or any Person organizedsuch Subsidiary, appointed or established by the Company any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock shares then outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Crown Laboratories Inc /De/), Rights Agreement (Crown Laboratories Inc /De/), Rights Agreement (Crown Laboratories Inc /De/)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Shareholder Rights Agreement (Versicor Inc /Ca), Shareholder Rights Agreement (Golf Trust of America Inc), Shareholder Rights Agreement (Versicor Inc /Ca)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after adjustment in the date hereof number of Rights pursuant to Section 11(i) (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (At&t Wireless Services Inc), Rights Agreement (Conocophillips), Rights Agreement (Genesis Healthcare Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares Common Shares of Common Stock the Company at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any such Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by entity holding Common Shares of the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares of the Company then outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc), Rights Agreement (Cambrex Corp), Rights Agreement (Cambrex Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend dividend, recapitalization or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Peoples Heritage Financial Group Inc), Rights Agreement (Banknorth Group Inc/Me)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors Trustees of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares Common Shares of Common Stock the Company at an any exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors Trustees shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan, or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Northeast Utilities System), Rights Agreement (Northeast Utilities System)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e3(a) or Section 11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Smithfield Foods Inc), Rights Agreement (Smithfield Foods Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) or more a majority of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Teradyne Inc), Rights Agreement (Teradyne Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Company's Board of Directors of the Company may, at its their option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section Sections 7(e) and/or 11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, such subsidiary or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding shares of Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (Shares of Common Stock aggregating 50%) % or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Icu Medical Inc/De), Rights Agreement (Icu Medical Inc/De)

Exchange. (a) The Company's Board of Directors of the Company may, at its their option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, such subsidiary or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding shares of Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (Shares of Common Stock aggregating 50%) % or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Mfri Inc), Rights Agreement (Mfri Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Tuscarora Inc), Rights Agreement (Tuscarora Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at -------- its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Abc Bancorp), Rights Agreement (Abc Bancorp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e12(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Princeton National Bancorp Inc), Rights Agreement (Illini Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock shares per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or of any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Sierra Tahoe Bancorp), Rights Agreement (Sierra Tahoe Bancorp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Class A Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Class A Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) or more a majority of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Methode Electronics Inc), Rights Agreement (Methode Electronics Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors Trust Managers of the Company may, may at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares Common Shares of Common Stock the Company at an exchange ratio of one share of such Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors Trust Managers of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any such Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by entity holding Common Shares of the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares of the Company then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Amresco Capital Trust), Rights Agreement (Amresco Capital Trust)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent per cent (50%) or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Sentry Technology Corp), Rights Agreement (Trism Inc /De/)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then then-outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock then Shares then-outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Ophthalmic Imaging Systems Inc), Rights Agreement (Ophthalmic Imaging Systems Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Central & South West Corp), Rights Agreement (Central & South West Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after adjustment in the date hereof number of Rights pursuant to Section 11(i) (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such planplan or any of the Exempted Family Interests), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Paccar Inc, Paccar Inc

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Personthe occurrence of a Section 11 (a)(ii) Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Xionics Document Technologies Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or any part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after adjustment in the date hereof number of Rights pursuant to Section 11(i) (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Allied Products Corp /De/)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Personthe right of the Company to redeem the Rights has expired, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than any Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx Stockholder, the Company, any Subsidiary of or the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent ([50%) ] or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Anteon International Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, -------- at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio -39- of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after adjustment in the date hereof number of Rights pursuant to Section 11(i) (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, -------- ----- the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Phillips Petroleum Co)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Personthe later of the Distribution Date and the first occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then then-outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), who or which, together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Staff Leasing Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than The Dial Corp, the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Finova Group Inc

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Personthe occurrence of a Section 11(a)(ii) Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Xionics Document Technologies Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Preferred Shares at an exchange ratio of one share one-hundredth of Common Stock a Preferred Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.. Table of Contents

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Salix Pharmaceuticals LTD)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company Corporation may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares Common Shares of Common Stock the Corporation at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the CompanyCorporation, any Subsidiary of the CompanyCorporation, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the CompanyCorporation, or any Person organizedsuch Subsidiary, appointed or established by the Company any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent 15% (50%or 20% if applicable pursuant to the first sentence of Section 1(a) or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Cheesecake Factory Incorporated)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereofof this Agreement) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof of this Agreement (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organizedentity holding Helix BioMedix, appointed or established by the Company Inc. Rights Agreement Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Helix Biomedix Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board Company, by a vote of Directors two-thirds of the Company Directors then in office, may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include exclude Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of in accordance with Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being 37 hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such employee benefit plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Common Stock Rights Agreement (Mykrolis Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Persona Section 11(a)(ii) Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which (i) shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e), and (ii) hereofshall include any Rights issued after the Distribution Date) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Centene Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company's Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) or % of more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Claremont Technology Group Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board Company, by a vote of Directors two-thirds of the Company Directors then in office, may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include exclude Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of in accordance with Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such employee benefit plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Common Stock Rights Agreement (Mykrolis Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Personthe occurrence of a Section 11(a)(ii) Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar 34 transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stockholder Rights Agreement (Eprise Corp)

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Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) and Section 11(a) (ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (SPSS Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company Company, including without limitation the Employee Plans, or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or of any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Shareholder Protection Rights Agreement (North Valley Bancorp)

Exchange. (a) The Company's Board of Directors of the Company mayDirectors, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, the occurrence of a Section 11(a)(ii) Event may exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall will not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend dividend, or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company's Board of -------------- Directors shall may not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Data Translation Inc /New/)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company Corporation may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares Common Shares of the Corporation having a value per Right equal to the difference between the value of the Common Stock at an exchange ratio Shares receivable upon exercise of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof Right and the Purchase Price (such exchange ratio consideration being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE CONSIDERATION"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the CompanyCorporation, any Subsidiary of the CompanyCorporation, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the CompanyCorporation, or any Person organizedsuch Subsidiary, appointed or established by the Company any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Applied Microsystems Corp /Wa/

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company Corporation may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares Common Shares of Common Stock the Corporation at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the CompanyCorporation, any Subsidiary of the CompanyCorporation, the Subsidiary Officers, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Corporation or any Person organizedsuch Subsidiary, appointed or established by the Company any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Hawker Pacific Aerospace)

Exchange. (a) The Subject to the provisions of applicable law, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of (A) Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Harvest Natural Resources Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company Company, including without limitation the Employee Plans, or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or of any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Shareholder Protection Rights Agreement (Tehama Bancorp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Perceptron Inc/Mi)

Exchange. (a) The By Board Approval, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof)) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any wholly owned Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Stock as a fiduciary for or pursuant to the terms of any such employee benefit plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Usf Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company Company, including without limitation the Employee Plans, or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or of any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Shareholder Protection Rights Agreement (Monterey Gourmet Foods)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after adjustment in the date hereof number of Rights pursuant to Section 11(i) (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other -45- than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Energy Partners LTD

Exchange. (a) The Subject to Section 24(c) and 24(d), the Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after the time that any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof11(a)(ii)) for shares of Class A Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Class A Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of Benefit Plan, any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such planBenefit Plan, or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of any Benefit Plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Class A Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Iturf Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Tenet Healthcare Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Subject to Section 24(c) and 24(d), the Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after the time that any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof11(a)(ii)) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of Grandfathered Stockholder, any Subsidiary of the CompanyBenefit Plan, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such planBenefit Plan or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of any Benefit Plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Superior Telecom Inc)

Exchange. (a) The At any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof7(d)) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Companyits Subsidiaries, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any of any Subsidiary of the Company, its Subsidiaries or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Thomas & Betts Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after adjustment in the date hereof number of Rights pursuant to Section 11(i) (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"“EXCHANGE RATIO”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Hampshire Group LTD)

Exchange. (a) The Company’s Board of Directors of the Company mayDirectors, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, the occurrence of a Section 11(a)(ii) Event may exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall will not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend dividend, or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"“EXCHANGE RATIO”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company’s Board of Directors shall may not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan, or Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Inc.), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Regis Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after adjustment in the date hereof number of Rights pursuant to Section 11(i) (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to in this Agreement as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Peabody Energy Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(iii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Plan Agreement (Winnebago Industries Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Personthe right of the Company to redeem the Rights has expired, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than any Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx Stockholder, the Company, any Subsidiary of or the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Anteon International Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company Company, including without limitation the Employee Plans, or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or of any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Shareholder Protection Rights Agreement (North Valley Bancorp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company mayCompany, at its option, upon approval by the Board of Directors, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, may exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Digital Microwave Corp /De/)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after adjustment in the date hereof number of Rights pursuant to Section 11(i) (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company-41- such Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Ck Witco Corp)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, Eatox Xxxporation (only until the Eaton Separation Date), any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any such Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Axcelis Technologies Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Company's Board of Directors of the Company mayDirectors, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, the occurrence of a Section 11(a)(ii) Event may exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall will not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend dividend, or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company's Board of Directors shall may not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Cree Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, by action of its Board of Directors, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares Common Shares of Common Stock the Company at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by holding Common Shares of the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares of the Company then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Metretek Technologies Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Class A Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Class A Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding ; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such exchange of the foregoing, Rights may be authorized by the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Class A Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc)

Exchange. (a) (i) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Section 24(a)(i) Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50%) % or more of the Common Stock Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Moneygram Payment Systems Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person 62 67 (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (more than 50%) or more % of the Common Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (American Bankers Insurance Group Inc)

Exchange. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time after any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, mandatorily exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that shall have become null and void and nontransferable pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Stock Ordinary Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock Ordinary Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Companysuch Subsidiary, or any Person organized, appointed or established by entity holding Ordinary Shares of the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty 50 percent (50%) or more of the Common Stock Ordinary Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Noble Corp)

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