Share Election. (a) Each Person (as defined in Section 1.3(b) hereof) who, on or prior to the Election Date referred to in subsection (c) below is a record holder of shares of Common Stock shall have the right to submit a Form of Election (as defined in Section 1.3(c) hereof) specifying the number of shares of Common Stock that such Person desires to be converted into DuPont Shares pursuant to the DuPont Stock Election. (b) Prior to the mailing of the Proxy Statement (as defined in Section 5.3(b) hereof), First Chicago Trust Company of New York or such other bank, trust company, Person or Persons shall be designated by DuPont and reasonably acceptable to the Company to act as exchange agent (the "Exchange Agent") for payment of the Merger Consideration. For purposes of this Agreement, "Person" means any natural person, firm, individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, joint venture, company, business trust, trust or any other entity or organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, including a government or political subdivision or any agency or instrumentality thereof.
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Sources: Merger Agreement (Dupont E I De Nemours & Co), Merger Agreement (Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc)