Common use of Exchange Clause in Contracts

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 40 contracts

Samples: Preferred Stock Rights Agreement (Peregrine Systems Inc), Preferred Stock Rights Agreement (Neomagic Corp), Preferred Stock Rights Agreement (New Commerce One Holding Inc)

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Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 21 contracts

Samples: Preferred Stock Rights Agreement (Digirad Corp), Preferred Stock Rights Agreement (Digirad Corp), Preferred Stock Rights Agreement (Versata Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Eventany Person becomes an Acquiring Person or is determined to be an Adverse Person pursuant to Section 11(a)(ii)(B), exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Shares Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Share Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50% %) or more of the Common Shares Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 9 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Octel Corp), Rights Agreement (Chemfirst Inc), Rights Agreement (Ball Corp)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Eventtime that any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) and Section 11(a)(ii) hereof) for Common Shares Stock of the Company at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Share Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction involving either the Common Stock or the Preferred Stock occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiarysubsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Burlington (Burlington Resources Inc), Shareholder Rights Agreement (El Paso Energy Corp/De), Stockholder Rights Agreement (Theglobe Com Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Shareholders Rights Agreement (Icon Energy Corp), Shareholders Rights Agreement (Icon Energy Corp), Shareholders Rights Agreement (Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Shareholders’ Rights Agreement (United Maritime Corp), Shareholders’ Rights Agreement (Rubico Inc.), Shareholders’ Rights Agreement (United Maritime Corp)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection Section 24(c) below), the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one (1) Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50% %) or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Preferred Stock Rights Agreement (Genesis Microchip Inc /De), Preferred Stock Rights Agreement (Genesis Microchip Inc /De), Preferred Stock Rights Agreement (Genesis Microchip Inc /De)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action majority vote of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereofof this Agreement) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof of this Agreement (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"“Ratio of Exchange”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (Oracle Corp), Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (Pumatech Inc), Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (Red Lion Hotels CORP)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, The Board of Directors of the Company Corporation may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Eventtime that any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) and Section 11(a)(ii) hereof) for Common Shares of the Corporation at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction involving either the Common Shares or the Preferred Shares occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the CompanyCorporation, any Subsidiary of the CompanyCorporation, any employee benefit plan of the Company Corporation or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Cabot Corp), Rights Agreement (Westar Energy Inc /Ks), Rights Agreement (Westar Industries Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, The Board of Directors of the Company Corporation may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Eventtime that any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) and Section 11(a)(ii) hereof) for Common Shares of the Corporation at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction involving either the Common Shares or the Preferred Shares occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the CompanyCorporation, any Subsidiary of the CompanyCorporation, any employee benefit plan of the Company Corporation or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Oneok Inc /New/), Rights Agreement (Oneok Inc /New/), Rights Agreement (Oneok Inc /New/)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioRatio of Exchange"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc), Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc), Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action majority vote of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereofof this Agreement) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof of this Agreement (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioRatio of Exchange"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (Looksmart LTD), Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (Ap Pharma Inc /De/), Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (Raster Graphics Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioEXCHANGE RATIO"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Neurocrine Biosciences Inc), Rights Agreement (Neurocrine Biosciences Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection Section 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Ciphergen Biosystems Inc), Rights Agreement (Greka Energy Corp)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) belowSection 24(d), the Company Board of Directors of the Corporation may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Eventtime that any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange after all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) and Section 11(a)(ii) hereof) for Common Shares of the Corporation at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Corporation shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the CompanyCorporation, any Subsidiary of the CompanyCorporation, any employee benefit plan of the Company Corporation or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Loctite Corp), Rights Agreement (Hc Investments Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection Section 24(c) belowhereof, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of DirectorsBoard, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Share Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such planplan or an Exempted Person), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Form of Shareholders Rights Agreement (Stalwart Tankers Inc.)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the ("Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Preferred Share Rights Agreement (Cholestech Corporation)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company Corporation may, at its option, by action of the Board of DirectorsBoard, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Share Shares per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the CompanyCorporation, any Subsidiary of the CompanyCorporation, any employee benefit plan of the Company Corporation or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such planplan or an Exempted Person), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Shareholders Rights Agreement (Global Ship Lease, Inc.)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, The Directors of the Company may, at its their option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering EventDistribution Date, exchange all or part of the then then-outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share (or a lesser ratio as determined by the Board of Directors, if the Company does not have sufficient authorized and unreserved Common Shares) per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the CompanySubsidiary, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), who or which, together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the shares of Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (LNB Bancorp Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection Section 24(c) and Section 24(g) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of DirectorsBoard, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one (1) Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50% %) or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Shareholder Rights Plan (Realnetworks Inc)

Exchange. (a) a Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (3dfx Interactive Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to 32 reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (Interlink Computer Sciences Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable lawsSection 15(b), rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Eventtime that any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) and Section 11(a)(ii) hereof) for shares of Common Shares Stock of the Company at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Share Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiarysubsidiary, or any entity holding shares of Common Shares Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Aar Corp)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action majority vote of the Board of Directors, at any time after following the occurrence of a Triggering EventStock Acquisition Date, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares Stock at an exchange ratio of one (1) share of Common Share Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioRatio of Exchange"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Sonus Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). ) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Preferred Stock Rights Agreement (Roxio Inc)

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Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action majority vote of the Board of DirectorsBoard, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Eventany Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares Stock at an exchange ratio of one (1) share of Common Share Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"“Ratio of Exchange”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty percent (50% %) or more of the Common Shares Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Cke Restaurants Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Eventany Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) and 11(a)(ii) hereof) for Common Shares Stock of the Company at an exchange ratio of one Common Share Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend dividend, recapitalization or similar transaction involving either the Common Stock or the Preferred Stock occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan or any trustee, administrator or fiduciary of such a plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Firstfed Financial Corp)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Eventany Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for Common Ordinary Shares (which may be paid up in accordance with the provisions of Article 149 of the Articles) at an exchange ratio of one Common Ordinary Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after adjustment in the date hereof number of Rights pursuant to Section 11(i) (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors of the Company shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Ordinary Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Ordinary Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Mallinckrodt PLC)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Eventany Person becomes an Acquiring Person or is determined to be an Adverse Person pursuant to Section 11(a)(ii)(B), exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Shares Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Share Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of fifty per cent (50% %) or more of the Common Shares Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Ametek Aerospace Products Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Acquiring Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, ) becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Preferred Stock Rights Agreement (PMC Sierra Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules rules, and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action majority vote of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Eventany Person becomes an Acquiring Person, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Company Common Shares Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Company Common Share Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend dividend, or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioRatio of Exchange"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or Company, any such SubsidiarySubsidiary of the Company, or any entity holding Common Shares for trustee or pursuant fiduciary with respect to the terms of any such planplans), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Company Common Shares Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Wall Street Deli Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action majority vote of the Board of Directors, Directors at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioRatio of Exchange"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (Aspect Telecommunications Corp)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio."). ) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Preferred Stock Rights Agreement (Commerce One Inc / De/)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Company's Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange RatioRatio of Exchange"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Shares Rights Agreement (Sun Microsystems Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of DirectorsBoard, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Shares Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Share Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such planplan or an Exempted Person), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Shareholders Rights Agreement (Safe Bulkers, Inc.)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection Section 24(c) belowhereof, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of DirectorsBoard, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Shares Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Share Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such planplan or an Exempted Person), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Costamare Inc.)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action majority vote of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all shall or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Vidamed Inc)

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, The Directors of the Company may, at its their option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering EventDistribution Date, exchange all or part of the then then-outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e11(a)(ii) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share (or a lesser ratio as determined by the Board of Directors, if the Company does not have sufficient authorized and unreserved Common Shares) per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the CompanySubsidiary, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), who or which, together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (RPM Inc/Oh/)

Exchange. (( a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of DirectorsBoard, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for shares of Common Shares Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Share Stock per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity holding Common Shares Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares Stock then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stockholders’ Rights Agreement

Exchange. (a) Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, and subject to subsection 24(c) below, the Company may, at its option, by action of the Board of Directors, at any time after the occurrence of a Triggering Event, exchange all or part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights (which shall not include Rights that have become null and void pursuant to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof) for Common Shares at an exchange ratio of one Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any such Subsidiary, or any entity Person holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan), together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Triquint Semiconductor Inc)

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