Common use of Dividend Preference Clause in Contracts

Dividend Preference. 7.3.1 Other than an Exempted Distribution, the Company shall not make any distribution (whether in cash or in property) with respect to any Ordinary Share unless a dividend shall first have been paid with respect to all outstanding Preferred Shares in an amount for each such Preferred Share equal to or greater than the product of (i) the amount of such distribution and (ii) the number of Ordinary Shares into which such Preferred Share is then convertible. 7.3.2 For purposes of this Section 7.3, “Exempted Distribution” shall mean (i) a dividend payable solely in Ordinary Shares, (ii) the repurchase of Ordinary Shares at cost from terminated employees, officers or consultants pursuant to contractual arrangements with the Company approved by the Board, (iii) any exercise, conversion or exchange of Ordinary Share Equivalents, and (iv) repurchase of outstanding securities of the Company that is duly approved by the Board.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Series a Preferred Share Purchase Agreement, Series a Preferred Share Purchase Agreement (Trina Solar LTD), Series a Preferred Share Purchase Agreement (Trina Solar LTD)