Common use of Exercise Closing Clause in Contracts

Exercise Closing. (a) Grantee and/or any other person that shall become a holder of all or part of the Option in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (each such person being referred to herein as the "Holder") may exercise the Option, in whole or part, if, but only if, both an Initial Triggering Event (as defined below) and a Subsequent Triggering Event (as defined below) shall have occurred prior to the occurrence of an Exercise Termination Event (as defined below), provided that the Holder shall have sent written notice of such exercise (as provided in subsection (f) of this Section 2) within 180 days following such Subsequent Triggering Event (or such later period as provided in Section 10). (b) Each of the following shall be an "Exercise Termination Event": (i) the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement); (ii) termination of the Merger Agreement by mutual agreement of the parties pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Merger Agreement, by either Issuer or Grantee pursuant to Section 8.2(c) of the Merger Agreement or by Issuer pursuant to Section 8.3(a) of the Merger Agreement; (iii) except as provided in clause (ii), termination of the Merger Agreement in accordance with the provisions thereof if such termination occurs prior to the occurrence of an Initial Triggering Event, except a termination by Grantee pursuant to Section 8.4(b) of the Merger Agreement as a result of a breach of a covenant by Issuer or a breach of a representation by Issuer; (iv) the passage of 12 months after termination of the Merger Agreement (or such later period as provided in Section 10) if such termination (A) follows or is concurrent with the occurrence of an Initial Triggering Event or (B) is a termination by Grantee pursuant to Section 8.4(b) of the Merger Agreement as a result of a breach of a covenant by Issuer; or (v) the receipt by Grantee (pursuant to its request) of the sum of $25 million in respect of the termination fee under the Merger Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Stock Option Agreement (Nfo Worldwide Inc), Stock Option Agreement (Interpublic Group of Companies Inc)

Exercise Closing. (a) Grantee and/or any other person that shall become a holder of all or part of the Option in accordance with the terms of this Agreement The Holder (each such person being referred to herein as the "Holder"defined below) may exercise the Option, in whole or part, and from time to time, if, but only if, both an Initial Triggering Event (as defined below) and a Subsequent Triggering Event (as defined below) shall have occurred prior to the occurrence of an Exercise Termination Event (as defined below), provided that the Holder shall have sent written notice of such exercise (as provided in subsection (f) of this Section 2) within 180 days following such Subsequent Triggering Event (or such later period as provided in Section 10). (b) Each of the following shall be an "Exercise Termination Event": (i) the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement)) of the Merger; (ii) termination of the Merger Agreement by mutual agreement of the parties pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Merger Agreement, by either Issuer or Grantee pursuant to Section 8.2(c) of the Merger Agreement or by Issuer pursuant to Section 8.3(a) of the Merger Agreement; (iii) except as provided in clause (ii), termination of the Merger Agreement in accordance with the provisions thereof if such termination occurs prior to the occurrence of an Initial Triggering Event, except a termination by Grantee pursuant to Section 8.4(b9.1(d) of the Merger Agreement as a result of a breach of a covenant by Issuer or a willful breach of a representation by Issuer;; or (iviii) the passage of 12 18 months after termination of the Merger Agreement (or such later period as provided in Section 10) if such termination (A) follows or is concurrent with the occurrence of an Initial Triggering Event or (B) is a termination by Grantee pursuant to Section 8.4(b9.1(d) of the Merger Agreement as a result of a breach of a covenant by Issuer or a willful breach of a representation by Issuer; or (v) provided that if an Initial Triggering Event continues or occurs beyond such termination and prior to the receipt by Grantee (pursuant to its request) passage of such 18- month period, the Exercise Termination Event shall be 12 months from the expiration of the sum of $25 million Last Triggering Event (as defined below) but in respect of the termination fee under the Merger Agreementno event more than 18 months after such termination.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Stock Option Agreement (Republic New York Corp), Stock Option Agreement (HSBC Holdings PLC)

Exercise Closing. (a) Grantee and/or any other person that shall become a holder of all or part of the Option in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (each such person being referred to herein as the "Holder") may exercise the Option, in whole or part, if, but only if, both an Initial Triggering Event (as defined below) and a Subsequent Triggering Event (as defined below) shall have occurred prior to the occurrence of an Exercise Termination Event (as defined below), provided that the Holder shall have sent written notice of such exercise (as provided in subsection (f) of this Section 2) within 180 days following such Subsequent Triggering Event (or such later period as provided in Section 10). (b) Each of the following shall be an "Exercise Termination Event": (i) the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement); (ii) termination of the Merger Agreement by mutual agreement of the parties pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Merger Agreement, by either Issuer or Grantee pursuant to Section 8.2(c) of the Merger Agreement or by Issuer pursuant to Section 8.3(a) of the Merger Agreement; (iii) except as provided in clause (ii), termination of the Merger Agreement in accordance with the provisions thereof if such termination occurs prior to the occurrence of an Initial Triggering Event, except a termination by Grantee pursuant to Section 8.4(b8.01(b) of the Merger Agreement as a result of a breach of a covenant by Issuer or a breach of a representation by Issuer; (iviii) the passage of 12 months after termination of the Merger Agreement (or such later period as provided in Section 10) if such termination (A) follows or is concurrent with the occurrence of an Initial Triggering Event or (B) is a termination by Grantee pursuant to Section 8.4(b8.01(b) of the Merger Agreement as a result of a breach of a covenant by Issuer or a breach of a representation by Issuer; or (viv) the receipt by Grantee (pursuant to its request) of the sum of $25 15 million in respect of the termination fee under Termination Fee. (c) The term "Initial Triggering Event" shall mean any of the Merger Agreement.following events or transactions occurring after the date hereof:

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Stock Option Agreement (Periphonics Corp)

Exercise Closing. (a) Grantee and/or any other person that shall become a holder of all or part of the Option in accordance with the terms of this Agreement The Holder (each such person being referred to herein as the "Holder"defined below) may exercise the Option, in whole or part, and from time to time, if, but only if, both an Initial Triggering Event (as defined below) and a Subsequent Triggering Event (as defined below) shall have occurred prior to the occurrence of an Exercise Termination Event (as defined below), provided PROVIDED that the Holder shall have sent written notice of such exercise (as provided in subsection (f) of this Section 2) within 180 days following such Subsequent Triggering Event (or such later period as provided in Section 10). (b) Each of the following shall be an "Exercise Termination EventEXERCISE TERMINATION EVENT": (i) the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Affiliation Agreement)) of the Merger; (ii) termination of the Merger Agreement by mutual agreement of the parties pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Merger Agreement, by either Issuer or Grantee pursuant to Section 8.2(c) of the Merger Agreement or by Issuer pursuant to Section 8.3(a) of the Merger Agreement; (iii) except as provided in clause (ii), termination of the Merger Affiliation Agreement in accordance with the provisions thereof if such termination occurs prior to the occurrence of an Initial Triggering Event, except a termination by Grantee pursuant to Section 8.4(b) VIII.A.1. of the Merger Affiliation Agreement as a result of a (provided that the breach of a covenant by Issuer or giving rise to the termination by Grantee under Section VIII.A.1. of the Affiliation Agreement was willful (a breach of a representation by Issuer;"Listed Termination")); or (iviii) the passage of 12 18 months after termination of the Merger Affiliation Agreement (or such later period as provided in Section 10) if such termination (A) follows or is concurrent with the occurrence of an Initial Triggering Event or (B) is a termination by Grantee pursuant to Section 8.4(b) of the Merger Agreement as a result of a breach of a covenant by Issuer; or (v) the receipt by Grantee (pursuant to its request) of the sum of $25 million in respect of the termination fee under the Merger AgreementListed Termination.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Stock Option Agreement (Fifth Third Bancorp)

Exercise Closing. (a) Grantee and/or any other person that shall become a holder of all or part of the Option in accordance with the terms of this Agreement The Holder (each such person being referred to herein as the "Holder"defined below) may exercise ----------------- the Option, in whole or part, and from time to time, if, but only if, both an Initial Triggering Event (as defined below) and a Subsequent Triggering Event (as defined below) shall have occurred prior to the occurrence of an Exercise Termination Event (as defined below), provided that the Holder shall have sent -------- written notice of such exercise (as provided in subsection (f) of this Section 2) within 180 days following such Subsequent Triggering Event (or such later period as provided in Section 10). (b) Each of the following shall be an "Exercise Termination Event":: -------------------------- (i) the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Affiliation Agreement)) of the Merger; (ii) termination of the Merger Agreement by mutual agreement of the parties pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Merger Agreement, by either Issuer or Grantee pursuant to Section 8.2(c) of the Merger Agreement or by Issuer pursuant to Section 8.3(a) of the Merger Agreement; (iii) except as provided in clause (ii), termination of the Merger Affiliation Agreement in accordance with the provisions thereof if such termination occurs prior to the occurrence of an Initial Triggering Event, except a termination by Grantee pursuant to Section 8.4(b) VIII.A.1. of the Merger Affiliation Agreement as a result of a (provided that the breach of a covenant by Issuer or giving rise to the termination by Grantee under Section VIII.A.1. of the Affiliation Agreement was willful (a breach of a representation by Issuer;"Listed Termination")); or (iviii) the passage of 12 18 months after termination of the Merger Affiliation Agreement (or such later period as provided in Section 10) if such termination (A) follows or is concurrent with the occurrence of an Initial Triggering Event or (B) is a termination by Grantee pursuant to Section 8.4(b) of the Merger Agreement as a result of a breach of a covenant by Issuer; or (v) the receipt by Grantee (pursuant to its request) of the sum of $25 million in respect of the termination fee under the Merger AgreementListed Termination.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Stock Option Agreement (CNB Bancshares Inc)

Exercise Closing. (a) Grantee and/or any other person that shall become a holder of all or part of the Option in accordance with the terms of this Agreement The Holder (each such person being referred to herein as the "Holder"defined below) may exercise the Option, in whole or part, and from time to time, if, but only if, both an Initial Triggering Event (as defined below) and a Subsequent Triggering Event (as defined below) shall have occurred prior to the occurrence of an Exercise Termination Event (as defined below), provided that the Holder shall have sent written notice of such exercise (as provided in subsection (f) of this Section 2) within 180 90 days following such Subsequent Triggering Event (or such later period as provided in Section 10). (b) Each of the following shall be an "Exercise Termination Event": (i) the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement)) of the Merger; (ii) termination of the Merger Agreement by mutual agreement of the parties pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Merger Agreement, by either Issuer or Grantee pursuant to Section 8.2(c) of the Merger Agreement or by Issuer pursuant to Section 8.3(a) of the Merger Agreement; (iii) except as provided in clause (ii), termination of the Merger Agreement in accordance with the provisions thereof if such termination occurs prior to the occurrence of an Initial Triggering Event, except a termination by Grantee pursuant to Section 8.4(b8.1(d) of the Merger Agreement as a result of a breach of a covenant by Issuer or a breach of a representation by Issuer;Agreement; or (iviii) the passage of 12 18 months after termination of the Merger Agreement (or such later period as provided in Section 10) if such termination (A) follows or is concurrent with the occurrence of an Initial Triggering Event or (B) is a termination by Grantee pursuant to Section 8.4(b8.1(d) of the Merger Agreement as a result Agreement; provided that if an Initial Triggering Event continues or occurs beyond such termination and prior to the passage of a breach of a covenant by Issuer; or (v) such 18- month period, the receipt by Grantee (pursuant to its request) Exercise Termination Event shall be 12 months from the expiration of the sum of $25 million Last Triggering Event (as defined below) but in respect of the termination fee under the Merger Agreementno event more than 18 months after such termination.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Stock Option Agreement (Bankers Trust Corp)