Conversion Procedure; Settlement Upon Conversion Clause Samples
The "Conversion Procedure; Settlement Upon Conversion" clause outlines the steps and requirements for converting a security, such as a convertible note or preferred stock, into another form of equity, typically common stock. It details the process by which holders must notify the issuer of their intent to convert, the timeline for conversion, and the method by which the new shares are delivered or settled. This clause ensures a clear and orderly process for both parties, minimizing disputes and providing certainty regarding the mechanics and timing of the conversion event.
Conversion Procedure; Settlement Upon Conversion. (a) Subject to this Section 13.02, Section 13.03(b) and Section 13.07(a), upon conversion of any Note, the Company shall satisfy its Conversion Obligation by paying or delivering, as the case may be, to the converting Holder, in respect of each $1,000 principal amount of Notes being converted, cash (“Cash Settlement”), Common Shares, together, if applicable, with cash in lieu of delivering any fractional Common Share in accordance with Section 13.02(j) (“Physical Settlement”), or a combination of cash and Common Shares, together, if applicable, with cash in lieu of delivering any fractional Common Share in accordance with Section 13.02(j) (“Combination Settlement”), at its election, as set forth in this Section 13.02, subject to the requirements of Section 13.07.
(i) All conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs during a Redemption Period shall be settled using the same Settlement Method, and all conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after December 1, 2023 shall be settled using the same Settlement Method.
(ii) Except for any conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs during a Redemption Period and any conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after December 1, 2023, the Company shall use the same Settlement Method for all conversions with the same Conversion Date, but the Company shall not have any obligation to use the same Settlement Method with respect to conversions with different Conversion Dates.
(iii) If, in respect of any Conversion Date (or any conversion for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs during a Redemption Period on or after December 1, 2023), the Company elects to deliver a notice (the “Settlement Notice”) of the relevant Settlement Method in respect of such Conversion Date (or such period, as the case may be), the Company shall deliver such Settlement Notice to converting Holders no later than the close of business on the Trading Day immediately following the relevant Conversion Date (or, in the case of any conversions of any Notes for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs (A) during a Redemption Period, in the applicable Redemption Notice or (B) on or after December 1, 2023, no later than the close of business on the Business Day immediately preceding December 1, 2023. If the Company does not elect a Settlement Method with respect to any conversion prior to the deadline set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, then the Company shall be deem...
Conversion Procedure; Settlement Upon Conversion. (a) Upon conversion of any Note, the Company shall deliver to the converting Holder, in respect of each US$1,000 principal amount of Notes being converted, a number of ADSs equal to the Conversion Rate, together with a cash payment, if applicable, in lieu of delivering any fractional ADSs in accordance with subsection (j) of this Section 14.02 on the second Business Day immediately following the relevant Conversion Date.
(b) Subject to Section 14.02(e), before any Holder of a Note shall be entitled to convert a Note as set forth above, such Holder shall (i) in the case of a Global Note, comply with the procedures of the Depositary in effect at that time and, if required, pay funds equal to interest payable on the next Interest Payment Date to which such Holder is not entitled as set forth in Section 14.02(h) and (ii) in the case of a Physical Note (1) complete, manually sign and deliver a duly completed irrevocable notice to the Conversion Agent as set forth in the Form of Notice of Conversion (or a facsimile, PDF or other electronic transmission thereof) (a “Notice of Conversion”) at the office of the Conversion Agent and state in writing therein the principal amount of Notes to be converted and the name or names (with addresses) in which such Holder wishes the certificate or certificates for any ADSs to be delivered upon settlement of the Conversion Obligation to be registered, (2) surrender such Notes, duly endorsed to the Company or in blank (and accompanied by appropriate endorsement and transfer documents), at the office of the Conversion Agent, (3) if required, furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents and (4) if required, pay funds equal to interest payable on the next Interest Payment Date to which such Holder is not entitled as set forth in Section 14.02(h). The Trustee (and if different, the Conversion Agent) shall notify the Company of any conversion pursuant to this Article 14 on the Conversion Date, or promptly following instructions for such conversion. No Notice of Conversion with respect to any Notes may be delivered, and no Notes may be surrendered for conversion, by a Holder thereof if such Holder has also delivered a Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice or Repurchase Notice to the Company in respect of such Notes and has not validly withdrawn such Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice or Repurchase Notice, as the case may be, in accordance with Section 15.03. If more than one Note shall be surrendered for conversion at one ...
Conversion Procedure; Settlement Upon Conversion. (a) Subject to this Section 13.02, Section 13.03(b) and Section 13.07(a), upon conversion of any Note, the Company shall pay or deliver, as the case may be, to the converting Holder, in respect of each $1,000 principal amount of Notes being converted, cash (“Cash Settlement”), shares of Common Stock, together with cash, if applicable, in lieu of any fractional share of Common Stock in accordance with subsection (j) of this Section 13.02 (“Physical Settlement”) or a combination of cash and shares of Common Stock, together with cash, if applicable, in lieu of any fractional share of Common Stock in accordance with subsection (j) of this Section 13.02 (“Combination Settlement”), at its election, as set forth in this Section 13.02.
(i) All conversions occurring on or after October 1, 2015 shall be settled using the same Settlement Method.
(ii) Prior to October 1, 2015, the Company shall use the same Settlement Method for all conversions occurring on the same Conversion Date, but the Company shall not have any obligation to use the same Settlement Method with respect to conversions that occur on different Conversion Dates.
(iii) If, in respect of any Conversion Date (or any conversions of Notes occurring during the period beginning on, and including, June 15, 2015 and ending on, and including, the Scheduled Trading Day immediately preceding the Maturity Date, as the case may be), the Company elects to deliver a notice (the “Settlement Notice”) of the relevant Settlement Method in respect of such Conversion Date (or such period, as the case may be), the Company, through the Trustee, shall deliver such Settlement Notice to converting Holders no later than the close of business on the Trading Day immediately following the relevant Conversion Date (or, in the case of any conversions occurring on or after October 1, 2015, no later than October 1, 2015). If the Company does not elect a Settlement Method prior to the deadline set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, the Company shall no longer have the right to elect Cash Settlement or Physical Settlement and the Company shall be deemed to have elected Combination Settlement in respect of its Conversion Obligation, and the Specified Dollar Amount per $1,000 principal amount of Notes shall be equal to $1,000. Such Settlement Notice shall specify the relevant Settlement Method and in the case of an election of Combination Settlement, the relevant Settlement Notice shall indicate the Specified Dollar Amount. If t...
Conversion Procedure; Settlement Upon Conversion. (a) Subject to this Section 14.02, Section 14.03(b) and Section 14.07(a), upon conversion of any Note, the Issuer shall pay or deliver, as the case may be, to the converting Holder, in respect of each $1,000 principal amount of Notes being converted, cash (“Cash Settlement”), shares of Common Stock, together with cash, if applicable, in lieu of delivering any fractional share of Common Stock in accordance with subsection (j) of this Section 14.02 (“Physical Settlement”) or a combination of cash and shares of Common Stock, together with cash, if applicable, in lieu of delivering any fractional share of Common Stock in accordance with subsection (j) of this Section 14.02 (“Combination Settlement”), at its election, as set forth in this Section 14.02.
(i) All conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after November 15, 2025, and all conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs after the Issuer’s issuance of a Redemption Notice with respect to the Notes and prior to the related Redemption Date, shall be settled using the same Settlement Method.
(ii) Except for any conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs after the Issuer’s issuance of a Redemption Notice with respect to the Notes but prior to the related Redemption Date and any conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after November 15, 2025, the Issuer shall use the same Settlement Method for all conversions with the same Conversion Date, but the Issuer shall not have any obligation to use the same Settlement Method with respect to conversions with different Conversion Dates.
(iii) If, in respect of any Conversion Date, the Issuer elects to deliver a notice (the “Settlement Notice”) of the relevant Settlement Method in respect of such Conversion Date, the Issuer shall deliver such Settlement Notice in writing to the Holders with a copy to the Trustee and the Conversion Agent (if other than the Trustee) no later than the close of business on the Trading Day immediately following the relevant Conversion Date (or, in the case of any conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs (x) after the date of issuance of a Redemption Notice with respect to the Notes and prior to the related Redemption Date, in such Redemption Notice or (y) on or after November 15, 2025, no later than November 15, 2025). If the Issuer does not elect a Settlement Method prior to the deadline set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, the Issuer shal...
Conversion Procedure; Settlement Upon Conversion. (a) Subject to this Section 14.02, Section 14.03(b) and Section 14.07(a), upon conversion of any Note, the Company shall pay and, if applicable, deliver, as the case may be, to the converting Holder, in respect of each $1,000 in principal amount of Notes being converted, a “Settlement Amount” equal to the sum of the Daily Settlement Amounts for each of the 50 Trading Days during the relevant Observation Period, together with cash, if applicable, in lieu of delivering any fractional share of Common Stock in accordance with subsection (j) of this Section 14.02.
(i) All conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs after the Company’s issuance of a Notice of Redemption with respect to the Notes and prior to the related Redemption Date, and all conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after November 15, 2027, shall be settled using the same Cash Percentage. Except for any conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs after the Company’s issuance of a Notice of Redemption with respect to the Notes but prior to the related Redemption Date and any conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after November 15, 2027, the Company shall use the same Cash Percentage for all conversions with the same Conversion Date, but the Company shall not have any obligation to use the same Cash Percentage with respect to conversions with different Conversion Dates. If, in respect of any Conversion Date (or one of the periods described in the third immediately succeeding set of parentheses, as the case may be), the Company elects to settle all or a portion of its Conversion Obligation in excess of the principal amount of the Notes being converted in cash in respect of such Conversion Date (or such period, as the case may be), the Company (or the Trustee, upon the written request of the Company) shall inform converting Holders of such election (the “Settlement Notice”) no later than the close of business on the Trading Day immediately following the related Conversion Date (or, in the case of any conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs (i) after the date of issuance of a Notice of Redemption with respect to the Notes and prior to the related Redemption Date, in such Notice of Redemption or (ii) on or after November 15, 2027, no later than November 15, 2027) and the Company shall indicate in such Settlement Notice the percentage of the consideration due upon conversion in excess of the principal ...
Conversion Procedure; Settlement Upon Conversion. (a) Subject to this Section 14.02, Section 14.03(b) and Section 14.07(a), upon conversion of any Note, the Company shall pay or deliver, as the case may be, to the converting Holder, in respect of each $1,000 principal amount of Notes being converted, solely cash (“Cash Settlement”), or a combination of cash and shares of Common Stock, together with cash, if applicable, in lieu of delivering any fractional share of Common Stock in accordance with subsection (j) of this Section 14.02 (“Combination Settlement”), at its election, as set forth in this Section 14.02.
(i) All conversions of Notes called for redemption (or deemed called for redemption pursuant to Section 14.01(b)(v)) for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs during the related Redemption Period, and all conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after October 1, 2028, shall be settled using the same Settlement Method.
(ii) Except for any conversions referred to in Section 14.02(a)(i) for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs during a Redemption Period, and any conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after October 1, 2028, the Company shall use the same Settlement Method for all conversions with the same Conversion Date, but the Company shall not have any obligation to use the same Settlement Method with respect to conversions with different Conversion Dates.
(iii) If, in respect of any Conversion Date (or the period described in the fourth immediately succeeding set of parentheses, as the case may be), the Company elects to deliver a notice (the “Settlement Notice”) of the relevant Settlement Method in respect of such Conversion Date (or such period, as the case may be), the Company shall deliver such Settlement Notice in writing to converting Holders (with a written copy to the Trustee and the Conversion Agent (if other than the Trustee)) no later than the close of business on the Trading Day immediately following the relevant Conversion Date (or, in the case of (x) any conversions of Notes called for redemption (or deemed called for redemption pursuant to Section 14.01(b)(v)) for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs during a related Redemption Period, in the relevant Redemption Notice, or (y) any conversions of Notes for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after October 1, 2028, no later than October 1, 2028). If the Company calls all or any Notes for redemption and the related Redemption Date is on or after October 1, 2028, ...
Conversion Procedure; Settlement Upon Conversion shall instead be deliverable in the amount and type of Reference Property that a holder of that number of ADSs would have been entitled to receive in such Merger Event; (y) any amount payable in cash upon conversion of the Notes as set forth in this Indenture will continue to be payable in cash, and (z) the Last Reported Sale Price shall be calculated based on the value of a unit of Reference Property. If the Merger Event causes the ADSs or Ordinary Shares to be converted into, or exchanged for, the right to receive more than a single type of consideration (determined based in part upon any form of holder election), then (i) the Reference Property into which the Notes will be convertible shall be deemed to be the weighted average of the types and amounts of consideration actually received by the holders of the ADSs or Ordinary Shares and (ii) the unit of Reference Property for purposes of the immediately preceding paragraph shall refer to the consideration referred to in clause (i) attributable to one ADS. The Company shall provide written notice to Holders, the Trustee and the Conversion Agent (if other than the Trustee) of such weighted average as soon as practicable after such determination is made. If the holders of the ADSs receive only cash in such Merger Event, then for all conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs after the effective date of such Merger Event (A) the consideration due upon conversion of each $1,000 principal amount of Notes shall be solely cash in an amount equal to the Conversion Rate in effect on the Conversion Date multiplied by the price paid per ADS in such Merger Event and (B) the Company shall satisfy the Conversion Obligation by paying such cash amount to converting Holders on the second Business Day immediately following the relevant Conversion Date. Such supplemental indenture described in the second immediately preceding paragraph shall provide for anti-dilution and other adjustments that shall be as nearly equivalent as is practicable to the adjustments provided for in this Article XIII (Conversion of Notes). If, in the case of any Merger Event, the Reference Property includes shares of Capital Stock, securities or other property or assets (including cash or any combination thereof) of a Person other than the Company or the successor or purchasing Person, as the case may be, in such Merger Event, then such other Person shall also execute such supplemental indenture, and such supplemental indenture shall ...
Conversion Procedure; Settlement Upon Conversion. (a) Subject to this Section 14.02, Section 14.03(b) and Section 14.07(a), upon conversion of any Note, the Company shall satisfy its Conversion Obligation by paying or delivering, as the case may be, to the converting Holder, in respect of each $1,000 principal amount of Notes being converted, cash (“Cash Settlement”), shares of Common Stock, together with cash, if applicable, in lieu of delivering any fractional share of Common Stock in accordance with subsection (j) of this Section 14.02 (“Physical Settlement”) or a combination of cash and shares of Common Stock, together with cash, if applicable, in lieu of delivering any fractional share of Common Stock in accordance with subsection (j) of this Section 14.02 (“Combination Settlement”), at its election, as set forth in this Section 14.02.
(i) All conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after July 15, 2029, shall be settled using the same Settlement Method.
(ii) Except for any conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after July 15, 2029, the Company shall use the same Settlement Method for all conversions occurring on the same Conversion Date, but the Company shall not have any obligation to use the same Settlement Method with respect to conversions that occur on different Conversion Dates.
(iii) If, in respect of any Conversion Date (or of the period described in the third immediately succeeding set of parentheses, as the case may be), the Company elects a Settlement Method, the Company shall deliver a written notice (the “Settlement Notice”) of the Settlement Method so elected in respect of such Conversion Date (or such period, as the case may be) to converting Holders no later than the close of business on the Trading Day immediately following the relevant Conversion Date (or, in the case of any conversions of Notes for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after July 15, 2029, no later than the close of business on the Business Day immediately preceding July 15, 2029). If the Company does not timely elect a Settlement Method prior to the deadline set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, the Company shall no longer have the right to elect Cash Settlement or Physical Settlement for such conversion or during such period and the Company shall be deemed to have elected Combination Settlement in respect of its Conversion Obligation, and the Specified Dollar Amount per $1,000 principal amount of Notes shall be equal to $1,000 (the “Default Set...
Conversion Procedure; Settlement Upon Conversion. (a) Subject to this Section 14.02, Section 14.03(b) and Section 14.07(a), upon conversion of any Note, the Company shall pay or deliver, as the case may be, to the converting Holder, in respect of each $1,000 principal amount of Notes being converted, cash (“Cash Settlement”), shares of Common Stock, together with cash, if applicable, in lieu of delivering any fractional share of Common Stock in accordance with subsection (j) of this Section 14.02 (“Physical Settlement”) or a combination of cash and shares of Common Stock, together with cash, if applicable, in lieu of delivering any fractional share of Common Stock in accordance with subsection (j) of this Section 14.02 (“Combination Settlement”), at its election, as set forth in this Section 14.02.
(i) All conversions (x) for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs after the Company’s issuance of a Redemption Notice with respect to the Notes and prior to the close of business on the second Scheduled Trading Day immediately preceding the related Redemption Date (y) for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after July 15, 2029 and (z) following the Company’s irrevocable election of a Settlement Method pursuant to Section 14.02(a)(iii)(B), in each case shall be settled using the same Settlement Method.
(ii) Except (w) for any conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs after the Company’s issuance of a Redemption Notice with respect to the Notes but prior to the close of business on the second Scheduled Trading Day immediately preceding the related Redemption Date, (x) for any conversions for which the relevant Conversion Date occurs on or after July 15, 2029, (y) to the extent the Company elects Physical Settlement to apply pursuant to Section 14.01(b)(ii) and (z) for any conversions following the Company’s irrevocable election of a Settlement Method pursuant to Section 14.02(a)(iii)(B), in each case the Company shall use the same Settlement Method for all conversions with the same Conversion Date, but the Company shall not have any obligation to use the same Settlement Method with respect to conversions with different Conversion Dates.
(iii) (A) Subject to the Company’s irrevocable election of a Settlement Method pursuant to Section 14.02(a)(iii)(B), if, in respect of any Conversion Date (or one of the periods described in the third immediately succeeding set of parentheses, as the case may be), the Company elects to deliver a notice (the “Settlement Notice”) of the relevant Settl...
Conversion Procedure; Settlement Upon Conversion. (a) This Note will be deemed to have been converted immediately prior to the close of business on the date (the “Conversion Date”) that the Holder has delivered (1) a duly completed and executed irrevocable written notice to the Registrar in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Conversion Notice”), (2) the certificate evidencing this Note (the “Note Certificate”) to the Registrar for cancellation or notation of the outstanding principal amount of this Note after partial conversion, and (3) the ADS conversion documents pursuant to the procedures of the Depositary in effect at that time to the Registrar and the Depositary. On or before the third (3rd) Business Day following the date of receipt of a Conversion Notice, the Registrar will transmit by facsimile or other electronic means a confirmation of receipt of such Conversion Notice to the Holder (the “Receipt Confirmation” and such date of transmission, the “Receipt Confirmation Date”). Within five (5) Business Days after the relevant Receipt Confirmation Date, the Company will (i) take all actions and execute all documents and procure that the Depositary take all actions and execute all documents necessary to effect the issuance of the number of ADSs to which the Holder will be entitled in satisfaction of any conversion pursuant to Sections 3.1, (ii) cause entries on the Company’s register of members to be entered with respect to the Ordinary Shares represented by such ADSs in the name of the Depositary for the purpose of such deposit and (iii) subject to Section 3.6(c), cancel this Note Certificate. No Conversion Notice may be delivered and this Note Certificate may not be surrendered by the Holder for conversion thereof if the Holder has also delivered a Relevant Event Put Exercise Notice to the Registrar in respect of this Note and not validly withdrawn such Relevant Event Put Exercise Notice in accordance with Section 5.3. A single certificate will be issued in respect of all ADSs issued on conversion of this Note subject of the same Conversion Notice.
(b) The Company will not issue any Fractional ADS upon conversion of this Note and will instead pay cash in lieu of any Fractional ADS deliverable upon conversion based on the VWAP of the ADSs on the relevant Conversion Date.
(c) In the event the Holder presents this Note Certificate to the Registrar pursuant to Section 3.6(a) for partial conversion, the Registrar will record the outstanding principal amount equal to the unconverted portion of th...