Optional Interest Reset Clause Samples
The Optional Interest Reset clause allows one or both parties to adjust the interest rate on a financial instrument at specified intervals or under certain conditions. Typically, this clause outlines the process for notifying the other party of the intent to reset the rate, the timing of such resets, and the method for determining the new rate, such as referencing a benchmark index. Its core practical function is to provide flexibility in response to changing market conditions, helping parties manage interest rate risk and maintain fair terms throughout the life of the agreement.
Optional Interest Reset. If so specified on the face hereof, the Spread or the Spread multiplier on this Note may be reset by the Company on the date or dates specified on the face hereof (each an "Optional Interest Reset Date"). The Company may exercise such option by notifying the Trustee of such exercise at least 45 but not more than 60 calendar days prior to an Optional Interest Reset Date. If the Company so notifies the Trustee of such exercise, the Trustee will send, not later than 40 calendar days prior to each Optional Interest Reset Date, by telegram, telex, facsimile transmission, hand delivery or letter (first class, postage prepaid) to the Holder of this Note a notice (the "Reset Notice") indicating (i) that the Company has elected to reset the Spread or the Spread Multiplier, (ii) such new Spread or Spread Multiplier and (iii) the provisions, if any, for redemption during the period from such Optional Interest Reset Date to the next Optional Interest Reset Date or, if there is no such next Optional Interest Reset Date, to the Stated Maturity of this Note (each such period a "Subsequent Interest Period"), including the date or dates on which or the period or periods during which and the price or prices at which such redemption may occur during such Subsequent Interest Period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, not later than 20 calendar days prior to an Optional Interest Reset Date, the Company may, at its option, revoke the Spread and/or the Spread Multiplier provided for in the Reset Notice and establish a Spread and/or Spread Multiplier resulting in a higher interest rate for the Subsequent Interest Period commencing on such Optional Interest Reset Date by causing the Trustee to send by telegram, telex, facsimile transmission, hand delivery or letter (first class, postage prepaid) notice of such Spread and/or Spread Multiplier resulting in a higher interest rate to the Holder of this Note. Such notice shall be irrevocable. All Notes with respect to which the Spread and/or the Spread Multiplier is reset on an Optional Interest Reset Date will bear such Spread and/or Spread Multiplier resulting in a higher interest rate, whether or not tendered for repayment as provided in the next paragraph. If the Company elects prior to an Optional Interest Reset Date to reset the Spread and/or Spread Multiplier of this Note, the Holder of this Note will have the option to elect repayment of this Note by the Company on such Optional Interest Reset Date at a price equal to the principal...
Optional Interest Reset. If so specified on the face hereof, the Interest Rate on this Note may be reset at the option of the Company, in the manner set forth below (unless otherwise specified on the face hereof), on the Optional Reset Date or Optional Reset Dates specified on the face hereof. The Company may exercise such option by notifying the Trustee of such exercise at least 45 but not more than 60 days prior to an Optional Reset Date. Not later than five Business Days after receipt thereof, the Trustee will mail by first-class mail to the Holder of this Note a notice (the "Reset Notice") setting forth (i) the election of the Company to reset the interest rate, (ii) such new interest rate and (iii) the provisions, if any, for redemption during the period from such Optional Reset Date to the next Optional Reset Date or, if there is no such next Optional Reset Date, to the Maturity Date of this Note (each such period a "Subsequent Interest Period"), including the date or dates on which or the period or periods during which and the price or prices at which such redemption may occur during such Subsequent Interest Period. The Reset Notice shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit A to this Note. Upon the transmittal by the Trustee of a Reset Notice to the Holder of this Note, such new interest rate shall take effect automatically, and, except as modified by the Reset Notice and as described in the next paragraph, this Note will have the same terms as prior to the transmittal of such Reset Notice.