Common use of Topco Clause in Contracts

Topco. Topco, having its legal domicile in the United Kingdom, shall, following the consummation of the Mergers, serve as a parent company for the combined businesses of FMCTI and Technip. Since its incorporation, Topco has been and, it is the intention of Topco, FMCTI and Technip that, following the completion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, Topco will continue to be, and will take all actions necessary to remain, tax resident solely in the United Kingdom. It is also the intention of Topco, FMCTI and Technip that, following the completion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, Topco will be (or will be following any required holding period) fully entitled to all the benefits under the convention for the avoidance of double taxation on income taxes ratified by the United Kingdom with the United States and with France, as the case may be. The Topco Group shall have executive offices in London, England, Houston, Texas and Paris, France, and other appropriate offices in various locations consistent with the business needs of the Topco Group, provided that, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Topco’s tax residence and place of effective management shall at all times be situated solely in the United Kingdom.