Examples of Pre-Closing Dividends in a sentence
Accordingly, we think a more holistic solution – one that applies irrespective of the size of the Pre-Closing Dividends – is appropriate.
Where the amount of the Pre-Closing Dividends is sizeable relative to the total opportunity for gain or profit in respect of the shares, it might be possible to argue that the share purchase agreement does not transfer all or substantially all of the opportunity for gain or profit in respect of the shares to the purchaser.
Finally, we have considered whether it might be argued that Pre-Closing Dividends are not received “as part” of the SEA.
However, the various arrangements that give effect to the share transfer (whether private agreement, takeover bid or plan of arrangement) will specifically contemplate, and permit, the payment of the Pre-Closing Dividends.
In addition, Pre-Closing Dividends could include regularly scheduled dividends where the dividend payment date happens to fall between the signing date and the closing date.
Again, because the planning which gives rise to Pre-Closing Dividends is wholly unrelated to the tax or legal status of the purchaser, we believe a more appropriate solution is one that applies whether or not the purchaser is (or has agreed to sell the shares to) a “tax-indifferent investor”.
We would also note that there may be some uncertainty with the interpretation of this provision in such a situation (i.e. whether the purchaser’s risk/opportunity should include the Pre-Closing Dividend); in addition, it is not clear that the “substantially all” threshold invites only a mechanical comparison of the quantum of the Pre-Closing Dividends to the purchase price.
First, in any particular case, the Pre-Closing Dividends may or may not be significant in relation to the purchase price.4 It seems fundamentally inappropriate that the outcome should depend on the relative size of the dividends.
The following table summarizes yearly cash inflows and outflows: CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIESCash flows from operating activities after taking into effect changes in working capital items for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 were $148.5 million, compared to $195.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.Changes in non-cash working capital items for the year ended June 30, 2014 were cash inflows of $3.7 million compared to outflows of $44.5 million for 2013.
Transaction Structure; Pre-Closing Dividends Concurrently with the merger closing, DouYu will acquire Penguin for US$500 million in cash.