Common use of No Illegal Transactions Clause in Contracts

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the New Notes or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.6, subject to the Holder’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the Exchange).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Exchange Agreement (Pier 1 Imports Inc/De), Exchange Agreement (Verenium Corp), Exchange Agreement (Forest City Enterprises Inc)

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No Illegal Transactions. The Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the New Notes or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.6, subject to the Holder’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the ExchangeConversion).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Conversion Agreement (Genesco Inc), Conversion Agreement (Genesco Inc)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder Purchaser has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder it has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder the Purchaser was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC Company or any other person regarding the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or an investment in the New Notes Securities or the Company. Such Holder The Purchaser covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder it will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.62.4, subject to the HolderPurchaser’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the HolderPurchaser’s internal policies, “HolderPurchaser” shall not be deemed to include any employees, subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder Purchaser that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the HolderPurchaser’s legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the Exchangetransactions contemplated by this Agreement).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Securities Purchase Agreement (Cadiz Inc), Securities Purchase Agreement (Cadiz Inc)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder Purchaser has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder it has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder the Purchaser was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC Company or any other person regarding the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or an investment in the New Notes or the Company. Such Holder The Purchaser covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder it will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.6, subject to the HolderPurchaser’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the HolderPurchaser’s internal policies, “HolderPurchaser” shall not be deemed to include any employees, subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder Purchaser that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the HolderPurchaser’s legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the Exchangetransactions contemplated by this Agreement).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Private Placement Purchase Agreement (Cadiz Inc), Private Placement Purchase Agreement (Cadiz Inc)

No Illegal Transactions. The Each Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder it has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder the Agent was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC Company or any other person regarding the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or an investment in the New Notes or the Company. Such Each Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder it will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.62.8, subject to the Holder’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any employees, subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the Exchangetransactions contemplated by this Agreement).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Exchange Agreement (Cadiz Inc)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères Cantor Xxxxxxxxxx & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the Exchanged New Notes or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all means “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.62.7, subject to the Holder’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s legal or compliance department (and thus have no knowledge of and have not been privy to any information concerning the Exchange).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Exchange Agreement (Regis Corp)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the New Notes or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.62.8, subject to the Holder’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the Exchange).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Exchange Agreement (Powerwave Technologies Inc)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder Such Lender has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder it has, engaged in any transactions in purchase or sale of the securities of the Company Borrower (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the CompanyBorrower’s securities) since from May 23, 2019 through the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Companydate of this Agreement, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the New Notes or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.63.01(i), subject to the Holdersuch Lender’s compliance with its their respective obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holdersuch Lender’s internal policies, (a) such HolderLender” shall not be deemed to include any employees, subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder such Lender that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holdersuch Lender’s respective legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the ExchangeTransactions), and (b) the foregoing representations and covenants of this Section 3.01(i) shall not apply to any transaction by or on behalf of an account of such Lender that was effected without the advice or participation of, or such account’s receipt of information regarding the Transactions provided by, such Lender.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Facility Agreement (Kempharm, Inc)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the New Notes Preferred Stock or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.6, subject to the Holder’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the Exchange).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Exchange Agreement (Forest City Enterprises Inc)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the New Purchased Notes or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.63.6, subject to the Holder’s 's compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s 's internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s 's legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the ExchangePurchase).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Private Placement Purchase Agreement (PDL Biopharma, Inc.)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the New Notes or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.62.7, subject to the Holder’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the Exchange).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Exchange Agreement (Hercules Offshore, Inc.)

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No Illegal Transactions. The Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets Xxxxx and Company, LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the New Notes or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all means “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-non- U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.62.7, subject to the Holder’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s legal or compliance department (and thus have no knowledge of and have not been privy to any information concerning the ExchangeExchange and Purchase).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Exchange and Purchase Agreement (Spartan Stores Inc)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the New Notes Preferred Stock or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.6, subject to the Holder’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the ExchangePurchase).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Private Placement Purchase Agreement (Forest City Enterprises Inc)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the New Notes Common Stock or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.6, subject to the Holder’s 's compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s 's internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s 's legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the Exchange).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Exchange Agreement (PDL Biopharma, Inc.)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder Each of the Holders has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder it has, disclosed to a third party any information regarding the Exchange or engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either became restricted from trading in the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in ’s securities. Each of the New Notes or the Company. Such Holder Holders covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder it will disclose to a third party any information regarding the Exchange or engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly discloseddisclosed by the Company. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.64.7, subject to the each Holder’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the such Holder’s internal policies, (i) “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries employees, subsidiaries, desks, groups or affiliates of the each Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Fire Wall” information barriers approved by the such Holder’s 's respective legal or compliance department (and thus such walled off parties have not been privy to any information concerning the Exchange), and (ii) the foregoing representations and covenants of this Section 4.7 shall not apply to any transaction by or on behalf of an account, desk or group that was effected without the advice or participation of, or such account’s, desk’s or group’s receipt of information regarding the Exchange provided by such Holder.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Joinder Agreement (Callon Petroleum Co)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the New Notes or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.6, subject to the Holder’s compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s 's legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the Exchange).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Exchange Agreement (PDL Biopharma, Inc.)

No Illegal Transactions. The Holder has not, directly or indirectly, and no person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with the Holder has, engaged in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any Short Sales (as defined below) involving any of the Company’s securities) since the time that such Holder was first contacted by either the Company, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC or Lazard Capital Markets LLC or any other person regarding an investment in the New Notes or the Company. Such Holder covenants that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with such Holder will engage, directly or indirectly, in any transactions in the securities of the Company (including Short Sales) prior to the time the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed. “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, short sales, swaps, derivatives and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker-dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Solely for purposes of this Section 2.62.7, subject to the Holder’s 's compliance with its obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and the Holder’s 's internal policies, “Holder” shall not be deemed to include any subsidiaries or affiliates of the Holder that are effectively walled off by appropriate “Chinese Wall” information barriers approved by the Holder’s 's legal or compliance department (and thus have not been privy to any information concerning the ExchangeTransactions).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Exchange and Purchase Agreement (PDL Biopharma, Inc.)

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