Common use of Interpretation and Rules of Construction Clause in Contracts

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Oncobiologics, Inc.), Voting and Lock Up Agreement (Oncobiologics, Inc.), Voting and Lock Up Agreement (Oncobiologics, Inc.)

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Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, ,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such term. When reference is made to an Article, Section or Exhibit, such reference is to an Article or Section of, or Exhibit to, this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. References to clauses without a cross-reference to a Section or subsection are references to clauses within the same Section or, if more specific, subsection. References from or through any date shall mean, unless otherwise specified, from and including or through and including, respectively. The table of contents and descriptive headings contained in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto, unless otherwise defined therein. The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, ,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import import, when used in this Agreement shall Agreement, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The term Any references in this Agreement to orUS$is not exclusiveshall be to U.S. dollars. The References to days mean calendar days unless otherwise specified. When used herein, the word “extent” in and the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such word or phrase shall not simply mean simply “if.” The term “or” is not exclusive. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable word “will” shall be construed to have the singular as well same meaning and effect as the plural forms of such terms. word “shall.” Any agreement, instrument or Law statute defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicatedincluding (in the case of agreements or instruments) by waiver or consent and (in the case of statutes) by succession of comparable successor statutes, only to the extent the applicable amendment, modification or supplement is also appropriately listed therein. References in this Agreement to a Person are also specific laws or to its successors specific provisions of laws shall include all rules and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Dayregulations promulgated thereunder. Each of the parties hereto Parties has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Share Purchase Agreement (CITIC Capital Holdings LTD), Share Purchase Agreement (ReneSola LTD), Share Purchase Agreement (China Biologic Products Holdings, Inc.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When In this Agreement, except to the extent otherwise provided or that the context otherwise requires: (a) when a reference is made in this Agreement to an Article, Section, Exhibit or a SectionSchedule, such reference shall be is to an Exhibit Article or Section of, or a Section of Schedule or Exhibit to, this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained ; (b) unless otherwise specified herein, all accounting terms used herein shall be interpreted, and all accounting determinations hereunder shall be made, in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever accordance with GAAP; (c) whenever the words “include”, ,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be are deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The ”; (d) the words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, ,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import import, when used in this Agreement shall Agreement, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” ; (e) all terms defined in this Agreement have the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject defined meanings when used in any certificate or other thing extendsdocument made or delivered pursuant hereto, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The unless otherwise defined therein; (f) the definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating ; (g) the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Each of the parties hereto has Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must shall be construed as if it is drafted jointly by all the parties heretoParties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party Party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References ; (h) any law defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such law or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, including by succession of comparable successor laws; (i) references to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns; (j) the use of daysorshall mean “calendar days” is not intended to be exclusive unless expressly stated indicated otherwise. No specific provision, representation ; and (k) the headings or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained captions used in this Agreement shall be given fullare for convenience of reference only and do not constitute a part of this Agreement, separatenor affect its meaning, construction, or effect. The recitals and independent effect prefatory phrases and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference paragraphs set forth in this Agreement to are hereby incorporated in full and made a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City part of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specifiedthis Agreement.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (ASI Aviation, Inc.), Asset Purchase Agreement (ASI Aviation, Inc.), Business and Asset Purchase Agreement (ASI Aviation, Inc.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement and in the table of contents to this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. References to “this Agreement” shall include the Company Disclosure Letter and the Parent Disclosure Letter. All Exhibits annexed to this Agreement or referred to in this Agreement are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement as if set forth in full in this Agreement. Any terms used in the Company Disclosure Letter, the Parent Disclosure Letter, any Exhibit or any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant to this Agreement but not otherwise defined therein shall have the meaning as defined in this Agreement. The definitions of terms in this Agreement shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning as the word “shall.” The words “include”, ,” “includes” or and “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed deemed, in each case, to be followed by the words phrase “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if.” All references to “dollars” or “$” shall refer to the lawful currency of the United States. The definitions contained Unless the context requires otherwise (i) any definition of or reference to any Contract, instrument or other document or any Law in this Agreement are applicable shall be construed as referring to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreementContract, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument other document or Law as from time to time amended, modified supplemented or supplementedotherwise modified, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References including comparable successor law and references to a all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein, but only to the extent, in the case of any amendment, supplement or other modification to any Contract, instrument or other document listed in the Company Disclosure Letter or the Parent Disclosure Letter, that such amendment, supplement or other modification has been made available to the other party and is also listed on the appropriate section of the Company Disclosure Letter or the Parent Disclosure Letter, as applicable, (ii) any reference in this Agreement to any Person are also shall be construed to its include such Person’s successors and permitted assigns. When calculating , (iii) the period words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder,” and words of time before whichsimilar import, within which or following which shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any act is particular provision hereof, (iv) all references in this Agreement to Articles, Sections and Exhibits shall be done or step taken pursuant construed to refer to Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits to, this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated, (v) references to clauses without a cross-reference to a Section or subsection are references to clauses within the same Section or, if more specific, subsection and (vi) references from or through any date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall mean, unless otherwise specified, from and including or through and including, respectively. This Agreement shall be excluded, and if construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Dayparty hereto drafting or causing any instrument to be drafted. Each of the The parties hereto has have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If Agreement and, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must shall be construed as if it is jointly drafted by all the parties hereto, hereto and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party hereto by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions provision of this Agreement. References Unless indicated otherwise, (A) any action required to be taken by or on a day or business day may be taken until 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on such day or business day, (B) all references to “days” shall mean be to calendar days unless otherwise indicated as a calendar Business Day” and (C) all days” unless expressly stated , business days, times and time periods contemplated by this Agreement will be determined by reference to Eastern Time. Unless indicated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in all mathematical calculations contemplated by this Agreement shall be given fullrounded to the fourth decimal place, separateexcept in respect of payments, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time which shall be deemed rounded down to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specifiednearest whole United States cent.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (XOMA Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Theseus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Kinnate Biopharma Inc.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” ”. The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import import, when used in this Agreement Agreement, shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to Parent and Merger Sub, if such documents, materials or information were available for review by such person and its Representatives through the electronic data room entitled “Football”, which is hosted by Datasite (xxxxx://xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx) in connection with the Transactions or disclosed in an SEC Report filed and publicly available, in each case, at least twenty four (24) hours prior to the date of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties heretoparties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent The phrase “ordinary course of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement business” shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that deemed to be followed by the words “consistent with past practice” whether or not such provisions are cumulativewords actually follow such phrase. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The term “as of the date hereof”, when used in this Agreement, means as of the date of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to Zillow or Trulia, as applicable, if such documents, materials or information were available for review by such person and its representatives through the electronic data rooms entitled “Project Tiger” or “Tiger,” as applicable, each of which are hosted by X.X. Xxxxxxxxx & Sons (xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/venue) in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby or disclosed in a Trulia SEC Report or Zillow SEC Report, as applicable, filed and publicly available. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Daybusiness day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Daybusiness day. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties heretoparties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Trulia, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Zillow Inc)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must shall be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Voting Agreement (Metaldyne Performance Group Inc.), Voting Agreement (American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, ,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such term. When reference is made to an Article, Section, Schedule or Exhibit, such reference is to an Article or Section of, or Schedule or Exhibit to, this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. References to clauses without a cross-reference to a Section or subsection are references to clauses within the same Section or, if more specific, subsection. References from or through any date shall mean, unless otherwise specified, from and including or through and including, respectively. The table of contents and descriptive headings contained in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto, unless otherwise defined therein. The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, ,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import import, when used in this Agreement shall Agreement, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The term Any references in this Agreement to orUS$is not exclusiveshall be to U.S. dollars. The References to days mean calendar days unless otherwise specified. When used herein, the word “extent” in and the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such word or phrase shall not simply mean simply “if.” The term “or” is not exclusive. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable word “will” shall be construed to have the singular as well same meaning and effect as the plural forms of such terms. word “shall.” Any agreement, instrument or Law statute defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicatedincluding (in the case of agreements or instruments) by waiver or consent and (in the case of statutes) by succession of comparable successor statutes, only to the extent the applicable amendment, modification or supplement is also appropriately listed therein. References in this Agreement to a Person are also specific laws or to its successors specific provisions of laws shall include all rules and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Dayregulations promulgated thereunder. Each of the parties hereto Parties has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Share Purchase Agreement (China Biologic Products Holdings, Inc.), Investor Rights Agreement (Origin Agritech LTD)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, ,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, ,” “hereto”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to Parent and Merger Sub, only if such documents, materials or information were available for review by the Company or the Company Representatives through an electronic data room in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby or disclosed in a SEC Report filed and publicly available, in each case, prior to the date of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The definitions contained .” All words used in this Agreement are applicable will be construed to the singular as well be of such gender or number as the plural forms of such termscircumstances require. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before prior to which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties heretoparties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. When “since” is used in connection with a date, the period covered thereby shall be inclusive of such date. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition condition, obligation and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Abaxis Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Zoetis Inc.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When In this Agreement, except to the extent otherwise provided or that the context otherwise requires: (a) when a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Article, Section, or a SectionExhibit, such reference shall be to an Article or Section of, or an Exhibit or a Section of to, this Agreement Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever ; (b) whenever the words “include”, ,” “includes,” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.;The (c) the words “hereof”, ,” “hereto”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “herein,” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The ; (d) any references in this Agreement to “the date hereof” refers to the date of execution of this Agreement; (e) the term “or” is not exclusive. The ; (f) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The ;” (g) all terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto unless otherwise defined, or except as otherwise expressly provided therein; (h) words in this Agreement describing the singular number shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa, and words in this Agreement denoting any gender shall be deemed to include all genders; (i) the definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law ; (j) any statute defined or referred to herein means or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein shall mean such agreement, instrument or Law statute as may be amended from time to time amended, modified or supplementedtime, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References ; (k) references to a Person are also to its permitted successors and permitted assigns. When ; and (l) when calculating the period of time before which, within which which, or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and ; if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period in question shall end on the immediately following next succeeding Business Day. Each of the parties hereto has The Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If Agreement with the assistance of counsel and other advisors and, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must shall be construed as if it is jointly drafted by all the parties hereto, Parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of the provisions this Agreement or interim drafts of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Governance Agreement (Reddit, Inc.), Governance Agreement (Reddit, Inc.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When In this Agreement, except to the extent otherwise provided or that the context otherwise requires: (i) when a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Article, Section or a SectionExhibit, such reference shall be to an Article or Section of, or an Exhibit or a Section of to, this Agreement Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever ; (ii) whenever the words “include”, ,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The ”; (iii) the words “hereof”, ,” “hereto”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The ; (iv) any references in this Agreement to “the date hereof” refers to the date of execution of this Agreement; (v) the term “or” is not exclusive. The ; (vi) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The ; (vii) all terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto unless otherwise defined, or except as otherwise expressly provided therein; (viii) words in this Agreement describing the singular number shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa, and words in this Agreement denoting any gender shall be deemed to include all genders; (ix) the definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law ; (x) any statute defined or referred to herein means or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein shall mean such agreement, instrument or Law statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References ; (xi) references to a Person are also to its permitted successors and permitted assigns. When ; and (xii) when calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and ; if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period in question shall end on the immediately following next succeeding Business Day. Each of the The parties hereto has have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If Agreement with the assistance of counsel and other advisors and, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must shall be construed as if it is jointly drafted by all the parties hereto, hereto and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party hereto by virtue of the authorship of any provision of the provisions this Agreement or interim drafts of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Voting Agreement (Reddit, Inc.), Voting Agreement (Reddit, Inc.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Exhibit, a Schedule, an Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Exhibit, a Schedule, an Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” ”. The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import import, when used in this Agreement Agreement, shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to (i) Parent and Merger Sub if such documents, materials or information were available for review by Parent or its Representatives through the electronic data room hosted by Ansarada and (ii) the Company if such documents, materials or information were delivered electronically to the Company or its Representatives by Parent or its Representatives in connection with the Transactions or, in either case, disclosed in an SEC Report filed and publicly available at least three (3) Business Days prior to the date of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties heretoparties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent The phrase “ordinary course of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement business” shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that deemed to be followed by the words “consistent with past practice” whether or not such provisions are cumulativewords actually follow such phrase. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Axonics, Inc.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to Parent and Merger Sub, if such documents, materials or information were available for review by such person and its Representatives through the electronic data room entitled “Project Poseidon”, which is hosted by Intralinks (hxxxx://xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx) in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby or disclosed in a SEC Report filed and publicly available, in each case, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the date of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties heretoparties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. When “since” is used in connection with a date, the period covered thereby shall be inclusive of such date. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. The phrase “ordinary course of business” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “consistent with past practice” whether or not such words actually follow such phrase. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Pall Corp)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. (a) When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Annex, Exhibit, Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Annex, Exhibit, Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, ,” “hereto”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to Parent and Purchaser, if such documents, materials or information were available for review by such person and its Representatives through the electronic data room (the “Data Room”) entitled “Project ESKIMO,” which is hosted by Donnelley Financial Solutions Venue (xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx) in connection with the Transactions or disclosed in a SEC Report filed and publicly available, in each case, prior to the Agreement Date. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. .” The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Each Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation United States of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this AgreementAmerica. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto Parties that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. The phrase “ordinary course of business” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “consistent with past practice” whether or not such words actually follow such phrase. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New Yorktime zone in which Boston, New York, U.S.A.Massachusetts is located, unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Exa Corp)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to Parent and Purchaser, if such documents, materials or information were (a) available for review by such person and its Representatives through the electronic data room entitled “Project House”, which is hosted by Xxxxxxx Datasite in connection with the Transactions, (b) otherwise provided by or on behalf of the Company to Parent, Purchaser or their Representatives. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. .” The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business DayDay (if being calculated based on Business Days). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties heretoparties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (WebMD Health Corp.)

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Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to Parent and Merger Sub, if such documents, materials or information were available for review by the Company or the Company Table of Contents Representatives through the electronic data room entitled “Project Snow” in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby or disclosed in a SEC Report filed and publicly available, in each case, at least two Business Days prior to the date of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties heretoparties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. When “since” is used in connection with a date, the period covered thereby shall be inclusive of such date. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City Table of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.Contents

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cepheid)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. (a) When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Annex, Exhibit, Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Annex, Exhibit, Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, ,” “hereto”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to Parent and Purchaser, if such documents, materials or information were available for review by such person and its Representatives through the electronic data room (the “Data Room”) entitled “Project LYNX DR,” which is hosted by Xxxxxxx Datasite (xxxxx://xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx) in connection with the Transactions or disclosed in a SEC Report filed and publicly available, in each case, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Agreement Date. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. .” The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Each Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation United States of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this AgreementAmerica. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto Parties that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. The phrase “ordinary course of business” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “consistent with past practice” whether or not such words actually follow such phrase. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Arctic Cat Inc)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When In this Agreement, except to the extent otherwise provided or that the context otherwise requires: (i) when a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Article or a Section of this Agreement Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever ; (ii) whenever the words “include”, ,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The ”; (iii) the words “hereof”, ,” “hereto”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The ; (iv) any references in this Agreement to “the date hereof” refers to the date of execution of this Agreement; (v) the term “or” is not exclusive. The ; (vi) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The ; (vii) all terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto unless otherwise defined, or except as otherwise expressly provided therein; (viii) words in this Agreement describing the singular number shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa, and words in this Agreement denoting any gender shall be deemed to include all genders; (ix) the definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law ; (x) any statute defined or referred to herein means or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein shall mean such agreement, instrument or Law statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References ; (xi) references to a Person are also to its permitted successors and permitted assigns. When ; and (xii) when calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and ; if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period in question shall end on the immediately following next succeeding Business Day. Each of the The parties hereto has have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If Agreement with the assistance of counsel and other advisors and, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must shall be construed as if it is jointly drafted by all the parties hereto, hereto and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party hereto by virtue of the authorship of any provision of the provisions this Agreement or interim drafts of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Voting Agreement (Reddit, Inc.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New YorkMinneapolis, New YorkMN, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Voting Agreement (Asv Holdings, Inc.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. (a) When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Annex, Exhibit, Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Annex, Exhibit, Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, ,” “hereto”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to Parent and Purchaser, if such documents, materials or information were available for review by such person and its Representatives through the electronic data room (the “Data Room”) entitled “Project Weston Pre-LOI Data Room,” which is hosted by Mirus Securities, Inc. in connection with the Transactions or disclosed in a SEC Report filed and publicly available, in each case, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Agreement Date. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. .” The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Each Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation United States of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this AgreementAmerica. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New Yorktime zone in which Boston, New York, U.S.A.Massachusetts is located, unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Crystal Rock Holdings, Inc.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in In this Agreement Agreement, except to an Exhibit the extent otherwise provided or a Sectionthat the context otherwise requires, such reference shall be to an Exhibit or a Section the table of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The contents and headings contained in for this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall do not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Article, Section, Exhibit, or Schedule, such reference is to an Article or Section of, or an Exhibit or Schedule to, this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. Whenever the words “include”, ,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be are deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” ”. The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, ,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import import, when used in this Agreement shall Agreement, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” All terms defined in this Agreement have the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject defined meanings when used in any certificate or other thing extendsdocument delivered or made available pursuant hereto, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”unless otherwise defined therein. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. References to sums of money are expressed in lawful currency of the United States of America, and “$” refers to U.S. dollars. If there is any conflict between the Transaction Agreement and this Agreement, each of the Transaction Agreement and this Agreement is to be interpreted and construed, if possible, so as to avoid or minimize such conflict, but, to the extent (and only to the extent) of such conflict, the Transaction Agreement shall prevail and control. References to “day” or “days” are to calendar days. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if . If the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period in question shall end on the immediately following next succeeding Business Day. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Transfer Agreement (GlyEco, Inc.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to Parent and Merger Sub, if such documents, materials or information were available for review by such person and its Representatives through the electronic data room entitled “Project Walleye”, which is hosted by Intralinks (xxxxx://xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx) in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby or disclosed in a SEC Report filed and publicly available, in each case, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the date of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties heretoparties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, separate and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time The phrase “ordinary course of business” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “consistent with past practice” whether or not such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specifiedwords actually follow such phrase.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Wausau Paper Corp.)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Exhibit, a Schedule, an Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Exhibit, a Schedule, an Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” ”. The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import import, when used in this Agreement Agreement, shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to (i) Parent and Merger Sub if such documents, materials or information were available for review by Parent or its Representatives through the electronic data room hosted by Ansarada and (ii) the Company if such documents, materials or information were delivered electronically to the Company or its Representatives by Parent or its Representatives in connection with the Transactions or, in either case, disclosed in an SEC Report filed and publicly available at least three (3) Business Days prior to the date of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to 68 the lawful money of the United States of America. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties heretoparties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent The phrase “ordinary course of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement business” shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that deemed to be followed by the words “consistent with past practice” whether or not such provisions are cumulativewords actually follow such phrase. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Boston Scientific Corp)

Interpretation and Rules of Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section, such reference shall be to an Exhibit Exhibit, an Article or a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, index of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof”, “hereto”, “hereby”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Documents, materials and information are deemed to have been “made available” to Parent and Merger Sub, if such documents, materials or information were available for review by such person and its Representatives through the electronic data room entitled “Project Poseidon”, which is hosted by Intralinks (xxxxx://xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx) in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby or disclosed in a SEC Report filed and publicly available, in each case, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the date of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument or Law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or Law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, unless otherwise specifically indicated. References to a Person person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties heretoparties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to “days” shall mean “calendar days” unless expressly stated otherwise. When “since” is used in connection with a date, the period covered thereby shall be inclusive of such date. No specific provision, representation or warranty shall limit the applicability of a more general provision, representation or warranty. It is the intent of the parties hereto that each representation, warranty, covenant, condition and agreement contained in this Agreement shall be given full, separate, and independent effect and that such provisions are cumulative. The phrase “ordinary course of business” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “consistent with past practice” whether or not such words actually follow such phrase. Any reference in this Agreement to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in the City of New York, New York, U.S.A., unless otherwise specified.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Danaher Corp /De/)

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