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Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (a) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (b) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (c) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (d) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (e) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (f) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (g) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (h) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, (i) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (ii) an opinion of Belgian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium and (B) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aa) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bb) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group), Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

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Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its it’s own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Russian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Russia and (B2) a written opinion of Russian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionRussia. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group), Deposit Agreement (Joint Stock Co Sitronics)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Dutch counsel (reasonably satisfactory which may be in-house counsel to the DepositaryCompany) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations law of Belgium The Netherlands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionThe Netherlands. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act or have been registered under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its it’s own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian English counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium England and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionEngland. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Sirius Exploration PLC)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and , if applicable, take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Australian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium The Commonwealth of Australia and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; The Commonwealth of Australia and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement (under the Securities Act and/or its equivalent under any other applicable law) in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Luxembourg and/or Swedish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Luxembourg and/or Sweden and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionLuxembourg and/or Sweden. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its it’s own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Spanish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws laws, rules or regulations of Belgium the Kingdom of Spain and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion Kingdom of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionSpain. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Grifols SA)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Mexican counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the United Mexican States and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionUnited Mexican States. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian counsel in Sweden (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Sweden and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionSweden. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the United States Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian English counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium England and Wales and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; England and Wales and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or assets, (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, or (ix) a distribution of securities other than Shares, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiessecurities or distribute securities other than Shares, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the U.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessaryDepositary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian the Cayman Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Cayman Islands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionCayman Islands. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Spanish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws laws, rules or regulations of Belgium the Kingdom of Spain and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; the Kingdom of Spain and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Brazilian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Brazil and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Brazil and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessaryDepositary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its it's own expense, (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Cayman Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Cayman Islands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionCayman Islands. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing LTD)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian United Kingdom counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the United Kingdom and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; the United Kingdom and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement (under the Securities Act and/or its equivalent under any other applicable law) in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an a written opinion of Belgian German counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Germany and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionGermany. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (GEA Group AG)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its it’s own expense, (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Cayman Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Cayman Islands and (B2) a written opinion of Cayman Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionCayman Islands. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Himax Technologies, Inc.)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) (1) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Japan counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Japan and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Japan and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1A) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2B) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3C) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). The Company agrees that it shall give notice to Holders of any amendment to its Articles of Incorporation changing the number of Shares previously designated as a Unit as soon as practicable but no later than two weeks after the effective date of such change in Unit. Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or assets, (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, or (ix) a distribution of securities other than Shares, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support the event that any of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessaryforegoing transactions shall be made available to Holders and Beneficial Holders, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary upon request (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian German counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Germany, and (B) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionGermany. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act Act, or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiessecurities or distribute securities other than Shares, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the U.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and and, if applicable, take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Australian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Commonwealth of Australia and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; the Commonwealth of Australia and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Dutch counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Netherlands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionNetherlands. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Eligible Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for SharesEligible Securities, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for SharesEligible Securities, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or SharesEligible Securities, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the DepositaryDepositary a legal opinion, at its own expense, (i) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (in form and from counsels reasonably satisfactory acceptable to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B) , dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (ii) an opinion of Belgian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium and (B) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Eligible Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Eligible Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional SharesEligible Securities, rights to subscribe for such SharesEligible Securities, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares Eligible Securities or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act or have been registered under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. - ADR Depositary)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian German counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Germany and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Germany and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company Company, in its discretion, will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Irish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Ireland and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Ireland and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, Depositary at its it's own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian counsel Hong Kong and Cayman Island counsels (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Hong Kong or the Cayman Islands and (B2) a written opinion of Hong Kong and Cayman Island counsels (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Hong Kong and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionCayman Islands. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Far East Pharmaceutical Technology Co LTD)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights ofrights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will shall use reasonable efforts to furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Hong Kong counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Hong Kong and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Hong Kong, and (iii) as in the absence of such opinions the Depositary may reasonably requestshall not be required to effect any actions, a written Opinion of Counsel distributions or deposits in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to connection with the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionforegoing. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is likely to be required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures (and the Depositary shall use reasonable efforts to take such measures, subject to the provisions hereof), in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor nor, to the extent within the control of the Company, any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act or have been registered under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (PCCW LTD)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Luxembourg counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Luxembourg and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in BelgiumLuxembourg; and (iii) provided, however, that no such opinions shall be required in the event of an issuance of shares as the Depositary may reasonably requesta bonus, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders share split, or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionsimilar event. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act or have been registered under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Gemplus International Sa)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) (1) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Japan counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Japan and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Japan and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). The Company agrees that it shall give notice to Holders of any amendment to its Articles of Incorporation changing the number of Shares previously designated as a Unit as soon as practicable but no later than 30 days after the effective date of such change in Unit. Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Australian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Commonwealth of Australia and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; the Commonwealth of Australia and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian German counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Germany and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Germany and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or assets, (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, or (ix) a distribution of securities other than Shares, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian the State of Israel counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the State of Israel and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgiumthe State of Israel; and provided that no such opinion shall be required where any such issuance, sale, offering or distribution is to be made solely in connection with an issuance of Shares pursuant to (i) a bonus or share split, (ii) compensation of the Company’s directors, officers or employees or (iii) as any Company employee benefit program, share purchase program or share option/award plan, so long as, in respect of any Shares so issued, sold, offered or distributed under clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) above, the Depositary may receives, if requested, documentation reasonably requestsatisfactory to it that (x) a registration statement under the Securities Act, a written Opinion if applicable, is in effect, (y) the Commission has issued no stop orders in respect of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside such registration statement and (z) all such Shares at the time of delivery to the effect that making relevant employee, director or officer are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, non-assessable, free of any transfer or voting restrictions, and free of any pre-emptive rights, all requisite permissions, consents, approvals, authorizations and orders (if any) have been obtained and all requisite filings (if any) have been made in the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws State of Israel in respect of such jurisdictionShares, and the Shares rank pari passu in all respects with the Shares at such time deposited with the Custodian under the Deposit Agreement. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiessecurities or distribute securities other than Shares, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the U.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or assets, (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, or (ix) a distribution of securities other than Shares, provided any such corporate action is available to the holders of Shares as a class, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of the Kingdom of Belgium and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in the Kingdom of Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiessecurities or distribute securities other than Shares, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the U.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Australian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Commonwealth of Australia and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; the Commonwealth of Australia and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement (under the Securities Act and/or its equivalent under any other applicable law) in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian the Cayman Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Cayman Islands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals approvals, if any, have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) the Cayman Islands, provided, however, that such opinion shall not be required in the event of an issuance of Shares as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders bonus or Beneficial Owners reside compensation to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders Company's directors, employees or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionconsultants, share split or other similar event. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the U.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Bermuda counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Bermuda and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Bermuda and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganizationreorganization (including any spin-off), merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws and regulations (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoingforegoing and to the extent any of the foregoing affect the ADSs or the ADR Program existing under the terms of the Deposit Agreement, or at the Company will, upon the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessaryand after consultation with the Company, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Japanese counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Japan and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in BelgiumJapan; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, no such opinion shall be required where any such issuance, sale offering or distribution is to be made solely in connection with (A)(i) “Offshore Transactions” (as that term is defined in Rule 902(h) promulgated under the Securities Act) in the ordinary course of business by an Affiliate of the Company engaged in the, and as part of its, broker-dealer business, or (ii) any ordinary course of business transactions by an Affiliate of the Company that qualify for an exemption from registration under Section 4(4) of the Securities Act, or (B) an issuance of Shares pursuant to (i) a bonus or share split, (ii) compensation of the Company’s directors, executives, officers or employees, or (iii) as any Company employee benefit program, share purchase program or share option plan, so long as, in respect of any Shares so issued, sold, offered or distributed under (ii) or (iii) above, the Depositary may receives, if requested, documentation reasonably requestsatisfactory to it that (x) a registration statement under the Securities Act, a written Opinion if applicable, is in effect, (y) the Commission has issued no stop orders in respect of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside such registration statement and (z) all such Shares at the time of delivery to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders relevant employee, director or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws officer are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, non-assessable, free of any transfer or voting restrictions, and free of any preemptive rights, all requisite permissions, consents, approvals, authorizations and orders (if any) have been obtained and all requisite filings (if any) have been made in Japan in respect of such jurisdictionShares, and the Shares rank pari passu in all respects with the Shares at such time deposited with the Custodian under this Deposit Agreement. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationshas otherwise become effective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws and regulations (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the U.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Danish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Kingdom of Denmark and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion Kingdom of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionDenmark. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Luxembourg counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Luxembourg and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Luxembourg and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own the Company's expense, (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Cayman Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Cayman Islands and (B2) a written opinion of Cayman Islands counsel (satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionCayman Islands. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (China Distance Education Holdings LTD)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it the Company or any of its Affiliates subsidiaries proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or assets, (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, or (ix) a distribution of securities other than Shares, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessarymay require, in its reasonable discretion, that the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Israeli counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Israel and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in BelgiumIsrael; provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to provide any such written opinion in connection with (x) any issuance of Shares pursuant to a stock option or other benefit plan, or pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement, in each case provided that such issuance is made outside the United States to employees of the Company (or its Affiliates) that are not permanently employed in the United States and that in connection with such issuance the Shares are not being deposited hereunder, or (iiiy) as any transaction executed by a subsidiary of the Company through the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, provided that the Company instructs the Depositary may reasonably request, to close the ADR facility to deposits for a written Opinion period of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to not less than 40 days following the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws execution of such jurisdictiontransaction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates subsidiaries will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliatesubsidiary, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiessecurities or distribute securities other than Shares, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the U.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian English counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the United Kingdom and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; the United Kingdom and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes over which the Company has control commences (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or SharesShares with respect to the Deposited Securities, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxiesproxies from holders of Deposited Securities, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or that affects the Deposited Securities, (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, or (ix) solely with respect to the Company, a distribution of securities other than Shares, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of Company will, if the Depositary where deems it deems necessaryreasonably necessary in order to ensure such proposed transaction does not violate such applicable laws, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Brazilian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Brazil and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionBrazil. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiessecurities or distribute securities other than Shares, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the U.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, offering, sale or distribution of additional (A) Shares, (bB) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (cC) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for SharesShares or other Deposited Securities, or (dD) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for SharesShares or other Deposited Securities, (eii) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fiii) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (giv) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hv) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Brazilian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Brazil and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionBrazil. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will have the option either to (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid avail itself of an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction, when applied in respect of Holders and Beneficial Owners of ADSs, would violate the laws, rules or regulations of the United States, Brazil or any other applicable jurisdiction, or that all requisite regulatory approvals have not been obtained in the United States, Brazil or any other applicable jurisdiction, the Company will have the option either to (i) alter the terms of the transaction to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the United States, Brazil and any other applicable jurisdiction, or (ii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating any applicable laws, rules and regulations of the United States, Brazil or any other applicable jurisdiction. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transactiontransaction or to endeavor to have such a registration statement declared effective.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Danish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Denmark and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionDenmark. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (As Steamship Co Torm)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not the application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Swedish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (Al) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations law of Belgium Sweden and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in BelgiumSweden; and (iii) provided, however, in each case, that no such opinion shall be required in the event of an issuance of Shares as the Depositary may reasonably requesta bonus, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders share split or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionsimilar event. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act (and, if applicable, the Exchange Act) or have been registered under the Securities Act (and, if applicable, the Exchange Act) and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (SKF Inc)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Dutch counsel (reasonably satisfactory which may be in-house counsel to the DepositaryCompany) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations law of Belgium The Netherlands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionThe Netherlands. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will not at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such AffiliateCompany, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act or have been registered under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (TNT Post Group Nv)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxiesproxies from such holders, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or foregoing and at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian French counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium France and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionFrance. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, the expense of the Company (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Dutch counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium The Netherlands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionThe Netherlands. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Spanish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws laws, rules or regulations of Belgium the Kingdom of Spain and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion Kingdom of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionSpain. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Grifols SA)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal and Japanese advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or foregoing and at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (iA) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iiB) an opinion of Belgian Japanese counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Japan and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionJapan. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Australian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Commonwealth of Australia and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; the Commonwealth of Australia and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement (including under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, if applicable, and/or any other applicable law) in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Irish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Ireland and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionIreland. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own the Company’s expense, (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B3) dealing with such other reasonable issues reasonably requested by the Depositary; (iib) an a written opinion of Belgian British Virgin Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the British Virgin Islands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgiumthe British Virgin Islands; and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or assets, (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, or (ix) a distribution of securities other than Shares, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Cayman Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Cayman Islands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals approvals, if any, have been obtained in Belgiumthe Cayman Islands; and (iii) as provided, however, that the Depositary may reasonably requestwaive the requirement to obtain such opinion in the event of an issuance of Shares as a bonus or compensation, a written Opinion of Counsel in any share split or other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionsimilar event. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiessecurities or distribute securities other than Shares, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the U.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates (to the extent the Company has, or should have, knowledge) proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional SharesShares or other securities that are or would be Deposited Securities ("ADS Securities"), (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited ADS Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for SharesADS Securities, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for SharesADS Securities, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or SharesADS Securities, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited ADS Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited ADS Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hvii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects or would affect the Deposited ADS Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed any such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (law including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will will, if such transaction involves the deposit of Shares or other securities hereunder or an offer to Holders or Beneficial Owners, furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act (and the securities laws of the states of the United States) to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (Band the securities laws of the states of the United States) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; and (iib) an opinion of Belgian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) in the Russian Federation stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Russian Federation and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Russian Federation. Without limiting the duty of the Company under the previous sentence, the Depositary may reasonably requestshall be entitled, a written Opinion but not required, to consult with counsel of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside its own choice at the expense of the Company and to take such action with respect to the effect that making facility created hereby as it may deem appropriate to prevent any violation by the transaction available to such Holders Depositary or Beneficial Owners does not violate any agent of the Depositary of any United States federal or state securities laws of such jurisdictionor Russian law. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities ActAct (or under the securities laws of any state of the United States), the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, necessary or (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities ActAct (and the securities laws of the states of the United States). The Company shall direct the Depositary in writing to take specified, reasonable measures with respect to the acceptance for deposit of ADS Securities as shall be required to prevent any violation of the registration requirements of the Securities Act (and the securities laws of the states of the United States). The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time deposit ADS Securities hereunder unless (aaa) (i) the deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a and sale of Shares or other Deposited such ADS Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bb) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in ADSs to be issued upon such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or deposit) have been registered under the Securities Act or (ii) an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act is available and (b) the deposit and sale of such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained ADS Securities will not violate, and will not cause the Depositary to be in this Deposit Agreementviolation of, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transactionRussian law.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Mechel Steel Group OAO)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (a) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (b) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (c) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (d) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (e) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (f) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (g) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (h) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its it's own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (Ai) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (Bii) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the United States and a written opinion of Italian counsel (Breasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion The Republic of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionItaly. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aa) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, Affiliate or (bb) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Benetton Group Spa)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues reasonably requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Bermuda counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Bermuda and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Bermuda., and (iiic) an opinion of such counsel in such other jurisdiction as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or assets, (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, or (ix) a distribution of securities other than Shares, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian an Australian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Australia and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and Australia, provided that no such opinion shall be required where any such issuance, sale, offering or distribution is to be made solely in connection with an issuance of Shares pursuant to (i) a bonus or share split, (ii) compensation of the Company’s directors, executives, officers or employees, or (iii) any Company employee benefit program, share purchase program or share option plan, so long as in respect of any Shares so issued, sold, offered or distributed under (ii) or (iii) above, the Depositary may receives documentation reasonably requestsatisfactory to it that (w) a registration statement under the Securities Act, a written Opinion if applicable, is in effect or that no such registration statement is required in respect of Counsel such Shares, (x) the Commission has issued no stop orders in respect of any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside such registration statement and (y) all such Shares at the time of delivery to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders relevant employee, director or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws officer are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, non assessable, free of any voting restrictions, free and clear of any lien, encumbrance, security interest, charge, mortgage or adverse claim, and free of any pre-emptive rights, all requisite permissions, consents, approvals, authorizations and others (if any) have been obtained and all requisite filings (if any) have been made in Australia in respect of such jurisdictionShares, and the Shares rank pari passu in all respects with the Shares at such time deposited with the Custodian under this Deposit Agreement and (z) the Shares being deposited are not, and the ADSs issuable on deposit will not be, Restricted Securities (except as contemplated in Section 2.14). If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiessecurities or distribute securities other than Shares, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the U.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United States)U.S.) provided that no such opinion shall be required in the event of an issuance of Shares as a bonus, Share split or similar free distribution of Shares. In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Swedish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Sweden and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionSweden. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any will not, and that it will use its commercially reasonable best efforts to ensure that no Affiliate of its Affiliates will the Company will, at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act or have been registered under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Telia Ab)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Japanese counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Japan and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionJapan. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. To the extent the Company fails to timely deliver any of the opinions requested in accordance herewith, the Depositary may sell such shares, subscription or other rights, securities or other property or, in its sole discretion, take no action with respect to such issuance, sale, distribution, offering, election, redemption, meeting, solicitation, reclassification, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

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Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganizationreorganization (including any spin-off), merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws and regulations (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoingforegoing and to the extent any of the foregoing affect the ADSs or the ADR Program existing under the terms of the Deposit Agreement, or at the Company will, upon the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessaryand after consultation with the Company, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Japanese counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Japan and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in BelgiumJapan; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, no such opinion shall be required where any such issuance, sale offering or distribution is to be made solely in connection with (A)(i) “Offshore Transactions” (as that term is defined in Rule 902(h) promulgated under the Securities Act) in the ordinary course of business by an Affiliate of the Company engaged in the, and as part of its, broker-dealer business, or (ii) any ordinary course of business transactions by an Affiliate of the Company that qualify for an exemption from registration under Section 4(4) of the Securities Act, or (B) an issuance of Shares pursuant to (i) a bonus or share split, (ii) compensation of the Company’s directors, executives, officers or employees, or (iii) as any Company employee benefit program, share purchase program or share option plan, so long as, in respect of any Shares so issued, sold, offered or distributed under (ii) or (iii) above, the Depositary may receives, if requested, documentation reasonably requestsatisfactory to it that (x) a registration statement under the Securities Act, a written Opinion if applicable, is in effect, (y) the Commission has issued no stop orders in respect of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside such registration statement and (z) all such Shares at the time of delivery to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders relevant employee, director or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws officer are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, non assessable, free of any transfer or voting restrictions, and free of any preemptive rights, all requisite permissions, consents, approvals, authorizations and orders (if any) have been obtained and all requisite filings (if any) have been made in Japan in respect of such jurisdictionShares, and the Shares rank pari passu in all respects with the Shares at such time deposited with the Custodian under this Deposit Agreement. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationshas otherwise become effective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws and regulations (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the U.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its it’s own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian counsel in the Republic of Ecuador (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Republic of Ecuador and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion Republic of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionEcuador. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Banco De Guayaquil S.A.)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (a) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (b) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (c) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (d) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (e) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (f) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (g) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (h) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its it's own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (Ai) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (Bii) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the United States and a written opinion of Thai counsel (Breasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionThailand. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aa) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, Affiliate or (bb) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Tongkah Harbour Public Co LTD)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Austrian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Republic of Austria and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion Republic of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionAustria. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and and, if applicable, take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Australian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Commonwealth of Australia and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; the Commonwealth of Australia and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement (under the Securities Act and/or its equivalent under any other applicable law) in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company --------------------------------------- agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or the Company will, at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessaryDepositary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian the Republic of India counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Republic of India and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion Republic of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionIndia. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Satyam Infoway LTD)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its it's own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Bermuda counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Bermuda, and (B2) written opinions of Bermudan and Australian counsels (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Bermuda and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionAustralia. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Aquarius Platinum LTD /Fi)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its it’s own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian French counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium France and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionFrance. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Vivendi)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Australian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Australia and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Australia and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement (including under the Securities Act and/or any other applicable law) in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Swedish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Kingdom of Sweden and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; the Kingdom of Sweden and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event of any issuance of additional Shares or of other securities (including rights and convertible or exchangeable securities) that affect the ADSs the Company will promptly furnish to the Depositary a written opinion of counsel for the Company in the United States, which counsel shall be satisfactory to the Depositary, stating whether or not the circumstances of such issuance are such as to make it or any of its Affiliates proposes (a) an issuance, sale necessary for a Registration Statement under the Securities Act to be in effect prior to making such dividend or distribution available to the Holders entitled thereto. If in the opinion of such counsel a Registration Statement is required, such counsel shall furnish to the Depositary a written opinion as to whether or not there is a Registration Statement in effect which will cover the issuance of such securities. The Company agrees that it shall obtain legal advice as to whether future issuances for cash of (i) additional Shares, ; (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited SecuritiesShares, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, or (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (e) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (f) Shares are such as to make it necessary for a redemption of Deposited Securities, (g) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (h) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, (i) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A) requires a registration statement Registration Statement under the Securities Act covering such securities to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (ii) an opinion of Belgian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium and (B) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffect. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction an issue of such securities is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1) register such transaction issuance to the extent necessary, (2) alter the terms of the transaction issuance to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, measures with respect to the acceptance for deposit of Shares or such other securities to prevent such transaction issuance from violating being made in violation of the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates company controlled by the Company will at any time (aa) deposit any Shares or other Deposited SecuritiesShares, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bb) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiescompany under its control, unless a Registration Statement is in effect as to such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration Shares under the Securities Act or unless the Company shall have been registered delivered to the Depositary a written opinion from the United States counsel for the Company, which counsel and opinion shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary, to the effect that registration is not required under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective)in connection with the deposit of said Shares or the Depositary's issuance of ADRs in connection therewith. Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Hanson Building Materials PLC)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Gibraltar counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Gibraltar and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionGibraltar. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Malaysian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Malaysia and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Malaysia and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). The Company further agrees that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time deposit any Shares, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, if such deposit will result in a violation of any limitation then in effect under Malaysian law or the listing rules of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd regarding the number of Shares that can be deposited under this Deposit Agreement. Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessaryin other circumstances, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian counsel in the Republic of South Africa (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Republic of South Aftica and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion Republic of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionSouth Africa. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act Act, (iii) terminate the transaction or (3iv) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Impala Platinum Holdings LTD/Adr/)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in --------------------------------------- the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Dutch counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium The Netherlands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionThe Netherlands. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (United Pan Europe Communications Nv)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (iA) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iiB) an opinion of Belgian Japanese counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Japan and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionJapan. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from or not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues reasonably requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian German counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Germany and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionGermany. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from or not subject to registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or assets, (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, or (ix) a distribution of securities other than Shares, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Cayman Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Cayman Islands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgiumthe Cayman Islands; and (iii) as provided, however, that the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to waive the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws requirement of such jurisdictionopinion in the event of an issuance of Shares as a bonus or compensation, share split or other similar event. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiessecurities or distribute securities other than Shares, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the U.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, in each case relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets all or substantially all of assets, or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect prior to making such issuance or offering available to Beneficial Owners or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Italian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Republic of Italy and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably requestRepublic of Italy, provided that no such opinions shall be required in the event of the issuance of shares or a written Opinion bonus, share split or similar free distribution of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionshares event. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act or have been registered under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transactiontransaction or to endeavor to have a registration statement declared effective.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Enel Societa Per Azioni)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Swiss counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Switzerland and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Switzerland and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or assets, (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited SecuritiesSecurities or (ix) a distribution of securities other than Shares, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian the Cayman Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Cayman Islands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) the Cayman Islands. provided, however, that no such opinions shall be required in the event of an issuance of Shares as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders bonus or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionstock split. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiessecurities or distribute securities other than Shares, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction (a) are exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and, if applicable, the Exchange Act or have been registered under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective) and (b) do not violate the provision of any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the securities laws of the states of the U.S. ). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Philippine counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Republic of the Philippines and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion Republic of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionPhilippines. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes or has been authorized to make (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend distribution of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, Depositary at its own expense, the request of the Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian French counsel, which may be internal counsel (reasonably satisfactory to of the Depositary) Company, stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium The Republic of France and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion The Republic of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionFrance. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act or have been registered under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Suez)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian United Kingdom counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the United Kingdom and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionUnited Kingdom. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its control Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Burberry Group PLC/Fi)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets that the Depositary determines, upon advice of its counsel, could involve an offer or sale of securities within the meaning of Section 2(a)(3) of the Securities Act and rules adopted thereunder, (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets (only, in the case of a sale of assets, to the extent the consideration therefor is or will be in the form of securities) which affects the Deposited Securities, or (ix) a distribution of securities other than Shares, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the any potential application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Italian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Italian Republic and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionItalian Republic. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its controlled Affiliates will at any time (aa) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, except under circumstances complying in all respects with the Securities Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Neither the Company nor any company controlling, controlled by or (bb) under common control with the Company shall issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for any such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable except under circumstances complying in such transaction are exempt from registration under all respects with the Securities Act or have been registered under and the Securities Act (rules and such registration statement has been declared effective)regulations promulgated thereunder. Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Finnish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Finland and (B2) 50 all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionFinland. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act or have been registered under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act (and such registration registration' statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Upm Kymmene Corp)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or assets, (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, or (ix) a distribution of securities other than Shares, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian Brazilian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Brazil and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionBrazil. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiessecurities or distribute securities other than Shares, unless such transaction does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under laws of the Securities Act or have been registered under states of the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectiveU.S.). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transactiontransaction or to endeavor to have such a registration statement declared effective.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or, to the extent the Company is or becomes aware that any of its Affiliates Affiliates, proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Turkish counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Turkey and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; Turkey and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will not at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such AffiliateCompany, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its it’s own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian English counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws laws, rules or regulations of Belgium England and (B2) that all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionUnited Kingdom. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Game Group PLC)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian English counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium United Kingdom and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionUnited Kingdom. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act or have been registered under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Prudential PLC)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting Meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessaryDepositary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its it’s own expense, (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Cayman Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Cayman Islands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionCayman Islands. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates (to the extent the Company has, or should have, knowledge) proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act (and the securities laws of the states of the United States) to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (Band the securities laws of the states of the United States) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; and (iib) an opinion of Belgian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to in the Depositary) Russian Federation stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Russian Federation and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionRussian Federation. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities ActAct (and the securities laws of the states of the United States). The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time deposit Shares hereunder unless (aai) the deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a and sale of such Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bb) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in ADSs to be issued upon such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or deposit) have been registered under the Securities Act or (and such ii) an exemption from the registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate requirements of the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transactionSecurities Act is available.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Yukos Oil Co)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the United States Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; Depositary and (iib) an opinion of Belgian United Kingdom counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium and the United Kingdom, (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; the United Kingdom and (iii3) as dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionDepositary. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationslaws. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets assets, or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the securities laws of the states of the United StatesU.S.). In support of the foregoing, or the Company will, at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessaryDepositary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, Depositary (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Cayman Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Cayman Islands and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionCayman Islands. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act or have been registered under the Securities Act and, if applicable, the Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd.)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional SharesCUFS or Shares underlying the CUFS, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for CUFS, Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for CUFS or Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for CUFS or Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or CUFS (or Shares), (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or assets, (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited SecuritiesSecurities or (ix) a distribution of property other than cash, CUFS, Shares or rights to purchase additional CUFS or Shares it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the DepositaryDepositary at its request, at its own the Company’s expense, (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B3) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an a written opinion of Belgian British Virgin Islands counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the British Virgin Islands and (B2) all requisite regulatory and corporate consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgiumthe British Virgin Islands; and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of such jurisdictionjurisdiction as well as certificates of the Company as to such matters as the Depositary may deem necessary or appropriate in the circumstances. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares CUFS or other Deposited SecuritiesSecurities with the Custodian hereunder or Shares to be represented by CUFS with the CUFS Depositary, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of CUFS, Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian Australian counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Commonwealth of Australia and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; the Commonwealth of Australia and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement (including under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and/or any other applicable law) in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, or foregoing at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessaryDepositary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own the Company’s expense, (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian German counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Germany and (B2) a written opinion of German counsel or counsel of any other applicable jurisdiction (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionGermany. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Software Ag)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance or assumption of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation merger or consolidation or transfer of assets or assets, (hviii) any assumption, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, or (ix) a public distribution of equity or equity-linked securities other than Shares, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable U.S. federal or state securities laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or and the applicable securities laws of the states of the United States), provided that no such opinion shall be required in the event of an issuance of Shares as a bonus, Share split or similar free distribution of Shares. In support of the foregoing, the Company will, if any of such transactions involves ADSs or at Holders or Beneficial Owners, and if required in the reasonable request judgment of the Depositary where it deems necessaryafter consultation with the Company, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, (i) Depositary a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or (2) is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or and (B) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; (iib) an opinion of Belgian Finnish counsel (reasonably satisfactory which may be in-house counsel to the DepositaryCompany) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium Finland and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; and (iii) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion of Counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdictionFinland. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulationseffective. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this the Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any will not, and that it will use reasonable efforts to ensure that no Affiliate of its Affiliates will the Company will, at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securitiessecurities or publicly distribute equity or equity-linked securities other than Shares, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from do not violate the registration under provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act or have been registered under of 1940, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act (and such registration statement has been declared effectivethe securities laws of the states of the United States). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this the Deposit Agreement, nothing in this the Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Citibank,N.A./ADR)

Issuance of Additional Shares, ADSs etc. The Company agrees that in the event it or any of its Affiliates proposes (ai) an issuance, sale or distribution of additional Shares, (bii) an offering of rights to subscribe for Shares or other Deposited Securities, (ciii) an issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (div) an issuance of rights to subscribe for securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, (ev) an elective dividend of cash or Shares, (fvi) a redemption of Deposited Securities, (gvii) a meeting of holders of Deposited Securities, or solicitation of consents or proxies, relating to any reclassification of securities, merger, subdivision, amalgamation or consolidation or transfer of assets or (hviii) any reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or sale of assets which affects the Deposited Securities, it will obtain U.S. legal advice and take all steps necessary to ensure that the application of the proposed transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the registration provisions of the Securities Act, or any other applicable laws (including, without limitation, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Exchange Act or the securities laws of the states of the United States). In support of the foregoing, foregoing or at the reasonable request of the Depositary where it deems necessary, the Company will furnish to the Depositary, at its own expense, expense (ia) a written opinion of U.S. counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating whether or not application of such transaction to Holders and Beneficial Owners (A1) requires a registration statement under the Securities Act to be in effect or is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and/or (B2) dealing with such other reasonable issues requested by the Depositary; , (iib) an opinion of Belgian counsel in the Republic of South Africa (reasonably satisfactory to the Depositary) stating that (A1) making the transaction available to Holders and Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws or regulations of Belgium the Republic of South Africa and (B2) all requisite regulatory consents and approvals have been obtained in Belgium; the Republic of South Africa and (iiic) as the Depositary may reasonably request, a written Opinion opinion of Counsel counsel in any other jurisdiction in which Holders or Beneficial Owners owners reside to the effect that making the transaction available to such Holders or Beneficial Owners does not violate the laws of such jurisdiction. If the filing of a registration statement is required, the Depositary shall not have any obligation to proceed with the transaction unless it shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that such registration statement has been declared effective and that such distribution is in accordance with all applicable laws or regulations. If, being advised by counsel, the Company determines that a transaction is required to be registered under the Securities Act, the Company will either (1i) register such transaction to the extent necessary, (2ii) alter the terms of the transaction to avoid the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (3iii) direct the Depositary to take specific measures, in each case as contemplated in this Deposit Agreement, to prevent such transaction from violating the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company agrees with the Depositary that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates will at any time (aai) deposit any Shares or other Deposited Securities, either upon original issuance or upon a sale of Shares or other Deposited Securities previously issued and reacquired by the Company or by any such Affiliate, or (bbii) issue additional Shares, rights to subscribe for such Shares, securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares or rights to subscribe for such securities, unless such transaction and the securities issuable in such transaction are exempt from registration under the Securities Act or have been registered under the Securities Act (and such registration statement has been declared effective). Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Deposit Agreement, nothing in this Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to obligate the Company to file any registration statement in respect of any proposed transaction.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)

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