Common use of Surrender and Payment Clause in Contracts

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (MSC Software Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (STG Ugp, LLC)

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Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a nationally recognized financial institution reasonably acceptable to Parent and the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior The Exchange Agent agreement pursuant to the Closing, the Company which Parent shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with appoint the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to shall be returned, such Company Cash Deposit in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit)and Parent. The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used At or prior to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit with, or otherwise make available to to, the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares (other than the Company Restricted Stock) and the Company Equity Award Consideration in excess respect of the Non-Employee Holders (and, if determined by Parent pursuant to Section 2.04(d), all or a portion of the Company Cash DepositEquity Award Consideration to all or a portion of the Employee Holders). As promptly Parent agrees to make available to the Exchange Agent, from time to time as reasonably practicable needed, any dividends or distributions to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Section 2.03(f). Promptly after the Effective TimeTime (and in any event within five (5) Business Days thereafter), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time (other than the Company Restricted Stock), a letter of transmittal and instructions in customary form and reasonably acceptable to the Company (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates (or affidavits of loss in lieu thereof) or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange AgentAgent and shall include customary provisions with respect to delivery of an “agent’s message” regarding book-entry transfer of Uncertificated Shares) for use in such exchange. Such letter of transmittal shall be in the form and have such provisions as Parent and the Company may reasonably agree.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Pioneer Natural Resources Co), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Pioneer Natural Resources Co)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Paying Agent”) and enter into a paying agent agreement with the Paying Agent reasonably acceptable to the Company for the purpose of acting as agent in exchanging for the applicable portion of the Merger Consideration (iA) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (iiB) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash Time (but in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable no event later than two (2) Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent the Company shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Paying Agent to send, to each holder of record of shares of Company Stock at (other than shares of Company Stock to be canceled pursuant to Section 2.02(a)(i) or Section 2.02(a)(ii) and shares of Company Stock converted pursuant to Section 2.02(a)(iii)) as of immediately following the Exchange and Redemption and immediately prior to the Effective Time a letter of transmittal (in a form that was reasonably acceptable to the Company prior to the Effective Time) and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer receipt of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agentan “agent’s message”, as applicable) for use in the exchange of such exchangeshares of Company Stock for such holder’s applicable portion of the Merger Consideration; provided, that if any holder of record of shares of Company Stock or OpCo Units requests in writing to the Company (at least five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing) to receive such letter of transmittal and instructions in advance of the Effective Time, the Company shall send, or shall cause the Paying Agent to send, to each such requesting holder such letter of transmittal and instructions in advance of the Effective Time.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (McAfee Corp.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (McAfee Corp.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent the Surviving Corporation shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration cause to be paid in respect mailed to each record holder, as of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of certificates representing outstanding shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time (“Company Certificates”) or shares of Company Common Stock represented by book-entry (“Company Book-Entry Shares”) (other than such holders who properly made a Cash Election, Stock Election or Combination Election with respect to such Company Certificates or Company Book-Entry Shares in accordance with Section 3.1 and other than Dissenting Shares), a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title to the Company Certificates shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Company Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange AgentAgent or, in the case of Company Book-Entry Shares, upon adherence to the procedures set forth in the letter of transmittal) and instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the Company Certificates or, in the case of Company Book-Entry Shares, the surrender of such exchangeshares for payment of the Merger Consideration therefor. After the Effective Time, upon surrender in accordance with this Section 3.4(a) or in connection with a Form of Election delivered pursuant to Section 3.1(d), to the Exchange Agent of a Company Certificate or Company Book-Entry Shares, together with such letter of transmittal or a Form of Election pursuant to Section 3.1(d), duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto, and such other documents as may be required pursuant to such instructions, the Exchange Agent shall promptly deliver to the holder of such Company Certificate or Company Book-Entry Shares in exchange therefor, the Merger Consideration to be received by the holder thereof pursuant to this Agreement. The Exchange Agent shall accept such Company Certificates or Company Book-Entry Shares upon compliance with such reasonable terms and conditions as the Exchange Agent may impose to effect an orderly exchange thereof in accordance with normal exchange practices. After the Effective Time, there shall be no further transfer on the records of Company or its transfer agent of shares of Company Common Stock and, if Company Certificates or Company Book-Entry Shares are presented to Company for transfer, they shall be canceled against delivery of the applicable Merger Consideration. If any Merger Consideration is to be issued in a name other than that in which the Company Certificate surrendered for exchange is registered, it shall be a condition of such exchange that the Company Certificate so surrendered shall be properly endorsed, with signature guaranteed, or otherwise in proper form for transfer, and that the person requesting such exchange shall pay to Company or its transfer agent any transfer or other taxes required by reason of the issuance of the Merger Consideration in a name other than that of the registered holder of the Company Certificate surrendered, or establish to the satisfaction of the Surviving Corporation that such tax has been paid or is not applicable. Until surrendered as contemplated by this Section 3.4(a), each Company Certificate and each Company Book-Entry Share shall be deemed at any time after the Effective Time to represent only the right to receive upon such surrender the applicable Merger Consideration as contemplated by Section 3.1.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Lockheed Martin Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Titan Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to Citibank, N.A. or any other bank or trust company which shall be approved by the Company (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock non-certificated Shares represented by book entry (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior Prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make deposit, or shall cause to be deposited, with the Exchange Agent, for the benefit of holders of Shares and ADSs, a cash amount in immediately available to funds sufficient for the Exchange Agent to make payments under Sections ‎2.02(a) and ‎2.02(b) (such aggregate cash in an amount sufficient being hereinafter referred to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid as the “Exchange Fund”), in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess Shares. If any Dissenting Shareholder withdraws or loses its dissenter’s rights pursuant to the Section 238 of the Cayman Companies Law with respect to any Dissenting Shares, such Shares shall not be subject to ‎Section 2.09 and Parent shall promptly deposit, or cause to be deposited, into the Exchange Fund, a cash amount in immediately available funds equal to the product of the number of such Shares for which such shareholder has lost its dissenter’s rights pursuant to the Cayman Companies Law, multiplied by the Per Share Merger Consideration. If for any reason following the Effective Time the cash in the Exchange Fund is insufficient to fully satisfy all of the payment obligations to be made in cash by the Exchange Agent hereunder, Parent or the Surviving Company Cash Depositshall promptly deposit or cause to be deposited cash in immediately available funds into the Exchange Fund in an amount which is equal to the deficiency in the amount of cash required to fully satisfy such cash payment obligations. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective TimeTime (and in any event within three (3) Business Days), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, send to each holder of shares of Company Stock Person who was, at the Effective Time Time, a registered holder of Shares entitled to receive the Per Share Merger Consideration pursuant to ‎Section 2.02(a) a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Shanda Interactive Entertainment LTD), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Ku6 Media Co., LTD)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent Merger Sub shall appoint an as agent (the "Exchange Agent") a commercial bank or trust company, reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) and having at least $50,000,000 in capital, surplus and undivided profits, for the purpose of exchanging certificates representing Shares for the Merger Consideration (i) which holders of such certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day are entitled to receive pursuant to this Article I. Immediately prior to the ClosingEffective Time, the Company Merger Sub shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit in trust with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit cash in an aggregate amount equal to the product of (i) the number of Shares outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the Shares owned by Merger Sub or the Company on and any direct or indirect subsidiary of Merger Sub or the second Business Day after Company, and Shares as to which dissenters' rights have been exercised as of the Effective Time) and (ii) the Merger Consideration (such depositamount being hereinafter referred to as the "Payment Fund"). The Company Cash Deposit Payment Fund shall be made solely invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Merger Sub (so long as such directions do not impair the rights of the holders of Shares) in direct obligations of the United States of America, obligations for which the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged to provide for the payment of principal and interest, and any net earnings with respect thereto shall be paid to Merger Sub as and when requested by Merger Sub. The Exchange Agent shall, pursuant to irrevocable instructions, make the payments referred to in Section 1.3(b) out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and Payment Fund. The Payment Fund shall not be used to satisfy for any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiariespurpose except as provided herein. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall Sub will send, or shall will cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares record of Company Stock at a certificate or certificates which immediately prior to the Effective Time represented outstanding Shares, other than holders of certificates which represent Shares canceled and retired pursuant to Section 1.2(b) hereof, (i) a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in such exchange (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated certificates representing Shares to the Exchange Agent) and (ii) instructions for use in such exchangeeffecting the surrender of certificates for payment therefor (the "Exchange Instructions").

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Miv Acquition Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Mark Iv Industries Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior At or promptly after the Effective Time (but in any event within one Business Day), the Parent shall deposit, or shall cause to be deposited (i) with a paying agent selected by Parent (subject to the consent, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, of the Company) (the “Paying Agent”), for the benefit of the holders of (A) certificates that immediately prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing Time evidenced shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or and (iiB) uncertificated shares of Company Common Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration exchange in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time‎Article III, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient equal to pay all remaining the aggregate amount payable as Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of under ‎Section 3.1(a) (the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit“Fund”). As promptly soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time and in any event not later than the third (3rd) Business Day following the Effective Time, Parent the Paying Agent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, mail to each holder of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal in customary form and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Paying Agent) for use in connection with such exchange. Upon proper surrender of a Certificate for exchange and cancellation or transfer of Uncertificated Shares to the Paying Agent, together with a letter of transmittal, duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto, and such other customary documents as may be required pursuant to such instructions, the holder of such Certificate or Uncertificated Shares shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor the Merger Consideration in respect of the shares of Company Common Stock formerly represented by any such Certificate or Uncertificated Shares, and such Certificate so surrendered and any such Uncertificated Shares so transferred shall forthwith be cancelled.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Ocwen Financial Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Ocwen Financial Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a United States bank and trust company reasonably acceptable to the Company as agent (the “Exchange Paying Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On The Company and Parent shall enter into a Paying Agent agreement with the Business Day Paying Agent which agreement shall set forth the duties, responsibilities and obligations of the Paying Agent consistent with the terms of this Agreement and otherwise reasonably acceptable to the Company and Parent prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause Effective Time. Immediately prior to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available deposit with the Paying Agent (or shall cause the Company to deposit with the Exchange Agent Paying Agent), cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration (the “Aggregate Merger Consideration”) to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess (such cash, the “Consideration Fund”). In addition, promptly after the Effective Time on the date of the Closing, Parent shall make available (or shall cause the Company Cash Depositto make available) as necessary cash in an amount sufficient for payment of any dividends or distributions declared, but not paid, by the Company prior to the Effective Time in respect of the Shares in accordance with this Agreement. As In the event the Consideration Fund shall be insufficient to pay the Merger Consideration (including on account of any Merger Consideration returned to Parent pursuant to Section 2.03(g)), Parent shall promptly as reasonably practicable deliver, or cause to be delivered (including by causing the Company, following the Effective Time, to deliver), additional funds to the Paying Agent in an amount that is equal to the deficiency required to make such payments. Promptly after the Effective Time (and in any event within three Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent the Company shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Paying Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time (other than Parent or any of its applicable Affiliates), a letter of transmittal and instructions in customary form (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Paying Agent) for use in such exchange, with the form and substance of such letter of transmittal and instructions to be reasonably agreed to by Parent and the Company and prepared prior to the Effective Time.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (ProFrac Holding Corp.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (FTS International, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to At or promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an deposit, or shall cause to be deposited, with a paying agent reasonably acceptable selected by Parent (subject to the Company consent, not to be unreasonably withheld, of the Company) (the “Exchange Paying Agent”) ), for the purpose benefit of exchanging for the Merger Consideration holders of (i) certificates representing that immediately prior to the Effective Time evidenced shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or and (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Common Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration exchange in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective TimeIII, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient equal to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Depositamounts payable under Section 3.1(a). As promptly soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time and in any event not later than the fifth (5th) Business Day following the Effective Time, Parent Paying Agent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, mail to each holder of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Paying Agent) for use in such exchange. Upon proper surrender of a Certificate for exchange and cancellation or transfer of Uncertificated Shares to the Paying Agent, together with a letter of transmittal, duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto, and such other documents as may be required pursuant to such instructions, the holder of such Certificate or Uncertificated Shares shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor the Merger Consideration in respect of the shares of Company Common Stock formerly represented by any such Certificate and such Certificate so surrendered and the shares of Company Common Stock formerly represented by any such Uncertificated Shares shall forthwith be cancelled.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Investment Technology Group, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Virtu Financial, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent Acquiror shall appoint an Corporate Stock Transfer or another agent who shall be reasonably acceptable satisfactory to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) pursuant to an agreement that shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Company, for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent Acquiror shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Agent, as needed, the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess Shares. Such funds shall be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Acquiror or the Surviving Corporation pending payment thereof by the Exchange Agent to the holders of the Company Cash DepositShares; provided, however, that such investments shall be held by the Exchange Agent and only be in obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Mxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Corporation, respectively, or in certificates of deposit, bank repurchase agreements or banker’s acceptances of commercial banks with capital exceeding $10 billion. As promptly as reasonably practicable Earnings from such investments shall be the sole and exclusive property of Acquiror and the Surviving Corporation, and no part of such earnings shall accrue to the benefit of holders of Shares. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent but no later than 5 Business Days following the Effective Time, Acquiror shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Steakhouse Partners Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Roadhouse Grill Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to At or promptly after (but in no event later than 2 Business Days following) the Effective Time, the Parent shall appoint an deposit, or shall cause to be deposited, with a paying agent reasonably acceptable selected by Parent (subject to the Company consent, not to be unreasonably withheld, of the Company) (the “Exchange Paying Agent”) ), for the purpose benefit of exchanging for the Merger Consideration holders of (i) certificates representing that immediately prior to the Effective Time evidenced shares of Company Class A Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or and (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Class A Common Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration exchange in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective TimeIII, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient equal to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration amounts payable under Section 3.1(a)(i); provided that such amount shall be increased by any amount that shall become payable by the Paying Agent to be paid in respect the holders of Company Equity Awards pursuant to Parent’s election under the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess first sentence of the Company Cash DepositSection 3.3(d). As promptly soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time and in any event not later than the fifth (5th) Business Day following the Effective Time, Parent Paying Agent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, mail to each holder of shares of Company Class A Common Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Paying Agent) for use in such exchange. Upon proper surrender of a Certificate for exchange and cancellation or transfer of Uncertificated Shares to the Paying Agent, together with a letter of transmittal, duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto, and such other documents as may be required pursuant to such instructions, the holder of such Certificate or Uncertificated Shares shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor the Merger Consideration in respect of the shares of Company Class A Common Stock formerly represented by any such Certificate and such Certificate so surrendered and the shares of Company Class A Common Stock formerly represented by any such Uncertificated Shares shall forthwith be cancelled.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Virtu Financial, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (KCG Holdings, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”"EXCHANGE AGENT") for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”"CERTIFICATES") or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (for the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior Merger Consideration, and Parent and Exchange Agent shall enter into an exchange agreement which shall, in form and substance, be reasonably acceptable to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause Company. Prior to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available deposit or cause to be deposited with the Exchange Agent in a separate fund established for the benefit of the holders of shares of Common Stock, cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration required to be paid in respect for all of the Certificates at the Effective Time. Any cash deposited with the Exchange Agent shall not be used for any purpose other than as set forth in this Article 2 and shall be invested by the Uncertificated Shares Exchange Agent as directed by Parent or the Surviving Corporation in: (A) direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States of America with a remaining term at the time of acquisition thereof not in excess of 90 days, (B) money market accounts or certificates of deposit maturing within 90 days of the Company Cash Depositacquisition thereof and issued by a bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States of America or a State thereof having a combined capital surplus in excess of $500,000,000 (a "UNITED STATES BANK"), (C) commercial paper issued by a domestic corporation and given a rating of no lower than A1 by Standard & Poor's Corporation and P1 by Xxxxx'x Investors Service, Inc. with a remaining term at the time of acquisition thereof not in excess of 90 days or (D) demand deposits with any United States Bank. The earnings and interest thereon shall be paid to Parent or as Parent directs. As promptly soon as reasonably practicable (but not more than five Business Days) after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of record of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time Time, a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in effecting the surrender of a Certificate in exchange for payment of the applicable Merger Consideration (which shall (i) be in a form reasonably acceptable to each of Parent and the Company and (ii) specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Sylvan Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Sylvan Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent Purchaser shall appoint an as agent (the "EXCHANGE AGENT") a commercial bank or trust company, reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) and having at least $50,000,000 in capital, surplus and undivided profits, for the purpose of exchanging certificates which immediately prior to the Effective Time represented Shares ("CERTIFICATES") for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares which holders of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”)Certificates are entitled to receive pursuant to this Article III. On the Business Day Immediately prior to the ClosingEffective Time, the Company Purchaser shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit in trust with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit cash in an aggregate amount equal to the product of (i) the number of Shares outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the Shares owned by Purchaser or the Company on and any direct or indirect Subsidiary of the second Business Day after Company, and Shares as to which appraisal rights have been demanded) and (ii) the Merger Consideration (such depositamount being hereinafter referred to as the "PAYMENT FUND"). The Company Cash Deposit Payment Fund shall be made solely invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Purchaser (so long as such directions do not impair the rights of the holders of Shares) in direct obligations of the United States of America, obligations for which the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged to provide for the payment of principal and interest, and any net earnings with respect thereto shall be paid to Purchaser as and when requested by Purchaser. The Exchange Agent shall, pursuant to irrevocable instructions, make the payments referred to in Section 3.2(b) out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and Payment Fund. The Payment Fund shall not be used to satisfy for any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiariespurpose except as provided herein. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall Purchaser will send, or shall will cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares record of Company Stock at the Effective Time a Certificate or Certificates, other than holders of Certificates which represent Shares canceled and retired pursuant to Section 3.1(b) hereof, (i) a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in such exchange (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title with respect to the Certificates shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) and (ii) instructions for use in such exchangeeffecting the surrender of Certificates for payment therefore (the "EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS").

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Grupo Grifols Sa), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Seracare Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective TimeMailing Date, Parent CME Holdings shall appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company CBOT Holdings (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging Certificates representing shares of CBOT Holdings Class A Common Stock and non-certificated shares represented by book entry (“Book-Entry Shares”) for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its SubsidiariesConsideration. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to but in no event more than three (3) Business Days thereafter, the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall Surviving Entity will send, or shall will cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of record of shares of Company CBOT Holdings Class A Common Stock at as of the Effective Time (other than any holder which has previously and properly surrendered all of its Certificate(s) to the Exchange Agent in accordance with Section 1.10 ), a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in such exchange (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) in such form as CBOT Holdings and CME Holdings may reasonably agree, for use in effecting delivery of shares of CBOT Holdings Class A Common Stock to the Exchange Agent. As promptly as practicable after the Election Date (and in no event later than three (3) Business Days after the Election Date), the Exchange Agent shall determine the Actual Cash Amount and the allocation of Merger Consideration and shall notify CME Holdings of such exchangedetermination (the date of such determination, the “Determination Date”). At the Effective Time, CME Holdings shall deposit with the Exchange Agent (i) the number of shares of CME Holdings Class A Common Stock (including fractional shares) to be delivered as Stock Consideration in respect of the No Election Shares and the shares of CBOT Holdings Class A Common Stock for which an election to receive stock consideration is properly made and not revoked or lost pursuant to this Section 2.1, (ii) the number of shares of CME Holdings Class A Common Stock (including fractional shares) as shall be necessary to deliver the Stock Consideration in respect of the shares of CBOT Holdings Class A Common Stock for which an election to receive the Stock Consideration is properly made and not revoked or lost pursuant to this Section 2.1, and (iii) the Available Cash Amount. CME Holdings shall also make sufficient funds available to the Exchange Agent from time to time as needed to pay cash in respect of dividends or other distributions contemplated by Section 2.1(f). Exchange of any Book-Entry Shares shall be effected in accordance with CME Holdings’ customary procedures with respect to securities represented by book entry.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cbot Holdings Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Common Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit and make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares (but not any Merger Consideration in excess respect of any Dissenting Shares as of the Effective Time or, for the avoidance of doubt, the Company Cash DepositOption Merger Consideration or the Company RSU Merger Consideration) (the “Exchange Fund”). As promptly All cash deposited with the Exchange Agent shall only be used for the purposes provided in this Agreement, or as reasonably practicable otherwise agreed by the Company and Parent before the Effective Time. Any income from investment of the Exchange Fund will be payable to the Surviving Corporation. Promptly after the Effective Time (but in no event later than five (5) Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time (other than the Company, Parent, Merger Subsidiary, any Subsidiary of the Company or Parent, or holders of Dissenting Shares who have not subsequently withdrawn or lost their rights of appraisal) a letter of transmittal transmittal, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Surviving Corporation, and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (SolarWinds, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (SolarWinds, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent Merger Sub shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to a bank or trust company, that has been approved in advance by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), to act as disbursing agent (the “Exchange Disbursing Agent”) for the purpose payment of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) upon surrender of certificates representing the shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”)Common Stock. On the Business Day prior Prior to the ClosingEffective Time, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit and Merger Sub will enter into a disbursing agent agreement with the Exchange Disbursing Agent (providedand, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, at or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance essentially simultaneously with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available cause Merger Sub to deposit with the Exchange Disbursing Agent cash in an aggregate amount sufficient necessary to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration make the payments pursuant to Section 2.06(b) to and for the benefit of holders of shares of Company Common Stock (such amounts being hereinafter referred to as the “Exchange Fund”), with such cash to be paid held in respect trust by the Disbursing Agent, pursuant to the terms of the Certificates disbursing agent agreement referenced above, for the benefit of such holders of such shares. The Disbursing Agent shall invest the Exchange Fund as directed by Merger Sub; provided that any such investments shall be limited to (i) direct short-term obligations of the United States of America, or (ii) short-term obligations for which the full faith and credit of the Uncertificated Shares United States of America is pledged to provide for the payment of principal and interest; provided, further, that no loss thereon or thereof shall affect the amounts payable to holders of shares of Company Common Stock pursuant to Section 2.06(b). Any interest and other income resulting from such investment shall become a part of the Exchange Fund, and any amounts in excess of the Company Cash Depositamounts payable under Section 2.06(b) shall be promptly paid to Parent. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective TimeMerger Sub shall, and Parent shall sendcause Merger Sub to, or shall cause promptly replenish the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares Fund to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchangeextent of any investment losses.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Uap Holding Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Agrium Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess Shares. Such funds may be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent; provided that (i) no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the Merger Consideration payable hereunder and following any losses Parent shall promptly provide additional funds to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of the stockholders of the Company Cash Depositin the amount of any such losses and (ii) such investments shall only be in short-term obligations of the United States of America with maturities of no more than 90 days or guaranteed by the United States of America and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America or in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Corporation, respectively. As promptly Any interest or income produced by such investments will be payable to the Surviving Corporation or Parent, as reasonably practicable Parent directs. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares record of Company Stock Certificates or Uncertificated Shares at the Effective Time Time, other than shares described in Section 2.02(b) or Section 2.02(c), a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Hanesbrands Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Maidenform Brands, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration as promptly as practicable after the Effective Time (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Common Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock Common Shares (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the No later than ten (10) Business Day Days prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall enter into an agreement with the Exchange Agent in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Special Committee and Parent (the “Exchange Agent Agreement”) pursuant to which Parent shall appoint the Exchange Agent. At or prior to the Effective Time, Merger Sub (or Parent on behalf of Merger Sub) shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the shares represented by such Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares. Such funds may be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Xxxxxx; provided that (i) such funds shall only be invested in the manner provided in the Exchange Agent Agreement, (ii) no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the Merger Consideration payable to holders of Company Common Shares in excess entitled to receive such consideration pursuant to Section 2.02(a), (iii) to the extent necessary to pay the Merger Consideration, the Surviving Corporation (or Parent on behalf of the Surviving Corporation) shall promptly cause to be provided additional funds to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of holders of Company Cash DepositCommon Shares entitled to receive such consideration and (iv) no such investment shall have a maturity that would reasonably be expected to prevent or delay payments to be made pursuant to this Agreement. Any net profit resulting from such investments or interest or income produced by such investments shall be payable to the Surviving Corporation. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective TimeTime (but no later than five (5) Business Days thereafter), Parent shall cause the Surviving Corporation to send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Common Shares entitled to receive the Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 2.02(a) at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company and Parent and finalized prior to the Effective Time and which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchangeexchange (the “Letter of Transmittal”).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Washington Dennis R), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Atlas Corp.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a commercial bank or trust company that is reasonably acceptable satisfactory to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for paying the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares to the holders of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company and shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit enter into an Exchange Agent Agreement with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, Agent. At or cause prior to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of Agent, for the Certificates benefit (from and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time) of the holders of shares of Company Common Stock, for payment and exchange in accordance with this Section 1.03 through the Exchange Agent, (i) book-entry shares (which, to the extent subsequently requested, shall be exchanged for certificates) representing the total number of shares of Parent Common Stock issuable as Stock Consideration and (ii) cash sufficient to pay the aggregate Cash Consideration. In addition, Parent shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Exchange Agent, from time to time as needed, cash sufficient to make payments in lieu of fractional shares payable pursuant to Section 1.06(b) and to pay any dividends or other distributions payable pursuant to Section 1.03(f). All book-entry shares and cash deposited with the Exchange Agent pursuant to this Section 1.03(a) shall herewith be referred to as the “Exchange Fund”. Promptly after the Effective Time (and in any event within two Business Days following the Closing Date), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each Person who was, immediately prior to the Effective Time, a holder of record of shares of Company Common Stock at entitled to receive payment of the Effective Time Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 1.02(a) a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchangepayment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Kindred Healthcare, Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Rehabcare Group Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a bank or trust company designated by Parent and reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) and shall cause to be deposited with the Exchange Agent, in trust for the purpose benefit of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) holders of Company Common Stock and the Performance Units, certificates representing the shares of Parent Common Stock and an amount of cash in U.S. dollars sufficient to be issued and paid pursuant to Sections 2.1, 2.3 and 2.6(d), payable upon due surrender of the Certificates (or effective affidavits of loss in lieu thereof) or non-certificated Company Common Stock represented by book-entry (the CertificatesBook-Entry Shares”) or (ii) uncertificated shares pursuant to the provisions of Company Stock (this Article II. Following the “Uncertificated Shares”Effective Time, Parent agrees to make available to the Exchange Agent, from time to time as needed, cash in U.S. dollars sufficient to pay any dividends and other distributions pursuant to Section 2.2(f). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit Any cash and certificates representing Parent Common Stock deposited with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if including the Closing does not occur on amount of any dividends or other distributions payable with respect thereto and such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause cash in lieu of fractional shares to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit paid pursuant to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit Section 2.3) shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of referred to in this Agreement as the “Exchange Fund.” The Exchange Agent shall, pursuant to irrevocable instructions, deliver the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and contemplated to be issued pursuant to Section 2.1 out of the Exchange Fund. Except as contemplated by Section 2.3, the Exchange Fund shall not be used to satisfy for any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Depositpurpose. As promptly soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time and in any event not later than the second business day following the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall will cause the Exchange Agent to send, send to each holder of record of shares of Company Common Stock, whose Company Common Stock at was converted into the Effective Time Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 2.1, (i) a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in such exchange (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates (or transfer effective affidavits of the Uncertificated loss in lieu thereof) or Book-Entry Shares to the Exchange Agent) in such form as Parent and the Company may reasonably agree, for use in such exchangeeffecting delivery of shares of Company Common Stock to the Exchange Agent, and (ii) instructions for use in effecting the surrender of Certificates (or effective affidavits of loss in lieu thereof) or Book-Entry Shares in exchange for the Merger Consideration. Exchange of any Book-Entry Shares shall be effected in accordance with Parent’s customary procedures with respect to securities represented by book entry.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Urs Corp /New/), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Washington Group International Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) reasonably acceptable to Company for the purpose of exchanging for certificates which immediately prior to the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing Effective Time evidenced shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (for the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the applicable Merger Consideration pursuant to an exchange agent agreement in accordance with this Article 2 form and shall not be used substance reasonably satisfactory to satisfy Company. At or as promptly as practicable (and, in any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly event, within two (2) business days) after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit, or shall cause to be deposited, with the Exchange Agent, the Merger Consideration to be exchanged or paid in accordance with this Article II, and Parent shall make available from time to time after the Exchange Agent Effective Time as necessary, cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration any cash payable in lieu of fractional shares pursuant to Section 2.3 and any dividends or distributions to which holders of shares of Company Common Stock may be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Depositentitled pursuant to Section 2.2(c). As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent The Surviving Corporation shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of record of shares of Company Common Stock at immediately prior to the Effective Time whose shares were converted into the right to receive the applicable Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 2.1, promptly after the Effective Time, (i) a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in such exchange (which shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Parent and Company and shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title in respect of the Certificates shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) and (ii) instructions to effect the surrender of the Certificates in exchange for use the applicable Merger Consideration, cash payable in such exchangerespect thereof in lieu of any fractional shares pursuant to Section 2.3 and any dividends or other distributions payable in respect thereof pursuant to Section 2.2(c).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (New Motion, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Traffix Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior Not less than five (5) Business Days prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Paying Agent”) to act as the agent and enter into an exchange agent agreement with such Paying Agent for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration for certificates formerly representing Shares (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the each, a Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated SharesCertificate”). On the Business Day prior Prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Paying Agent, by wire transfer of immediately available to the Exchange Agent funds, cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining (i) the aggregate Merger Consideration as required to be paid pursuant to Section 2.01; provided, that the Paying Agent shall distribute the funds received by it pursuant to clauses (ii) and (iii) of this Section 2.02(a) to the Surviving Corporation to be paid by the Surviving Corporation in respect accordance with Section 2.07(a) and Section 2.07(b), (ii) the aggregate Company Stock Option Consideration due to holders of Company Stock Options as required to be paid pursuant to Section 2.07(a), and (iii) the aggregate Company Stock Award Consideration due to holders of Company Stock Awards as required to be paid pursuant to Section 2.07(b) (collectively, the “Payment Fund”). The Payment Fund shall not be used for any purpose other than the payment of the Certificates Merger Consideration and shall not be subject to any claim of Parent under this Agreement. If the Payment Fund is inadequate to pay the aggregate amounts to which holders of Shares shall be entitled under Section 2.01(b), the holders of Company Stock Options shall be entitled under Section 2.07(a), and the Uncertificated Shares holders of Company Stock Awards shall be entitled under Section 2.07(b), Parent shall take all steps necessary to enable or cause the Surviving Corporation promptly to deposit in trust additional cash with the Paying Agent sufficient to make all of the foregoing payments required under this Agreement, and Parent and the Surviving Corporation shall in any event be liable for the payment thereof, and, for the avoidance of doubt, any losses resulting from investment of the Payment Fund shall not in any way diminish Parent’s and Merger Sub’s obligations to pay in full all amounts due under this Agreement. The Payment Fund shall be invested by the Paying Agent as directed by Parent; provided, however, that: (i) no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the Merger Consideration payable to the holders of Company Common Stock; and (ii) such investments shall be in obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America, in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Corporation, respectively, or in certificates of deposit, bank repurchase agreements or banker’s acceptances of commercial banks with capital exceeding $1 billion (based on the most recent financial statements of such bank that are then publicly available). Any net profit resulting from, or interest or income produced by, such investments shall be payable to the Surviving Corporation or Parent, and any amounts in excess of the Company Cash Depositaggregate amounts payable pursuant to Section 2.01, 2.07(a) and 2.07(b) shall be promptly returned to the Surviving Corporation or Parent, in each case as directed by Parent. Parent shall pay, or cause to be paid, all charges and expenses, including those of the Paying Agent, in connection with the exchange of Shares for the Merger Consideration. As promptly as reasonably practicable (but in no event later than three (3) Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Paying Agent to send, to each record holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time Time, a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery letter of transmittal and instructions shall be effected, in the form and risk of loss substance reasonably acceptable to Parent and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange AgentCompany) for use in such exchange.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Research Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or and (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with Parent and the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if shall enter into an exchange agent agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Parent and the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit)Company. The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Agent, as needed, the Stock Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares Shares. Parent shall deposit or cause to be deposited with the Exchange Agent cash in an amount equal to the Cash Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares, which amount shall represent the maximum Cash Consideration payable in connection with the First Merger assuming no holder of Company Stock shall perfect its appraisal rights. Any cash deposited with the Exchange Agent to pay the Cash Consideration shall be deposited in a separate fund established for the benefit of the holders of Company Stock and shall not be used for any purpose other than as set forth in this Article 3. Such cash shall be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent in: (A) direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by, the Xxxxxx Xxxxxx xx Xxxxxxx with a remaining term at the time of acquisition thereof not in excess of 90 days, (B) money market accounts or certificates of deposit maturing within 90 days of the Company Cash Depositacquisition thereof and issued by a bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States of America or a State thereof having a combined capital surplus in excess of $500,000,000 (a “United States Bank”), (C) commercial paper issued by a domestic corporation and given a rating of no lower than A1 by Standard & Poor’s Corporation and P1 by Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. with a remaining term at the time of acquisition thereof not in excess of 90 days or (D) demand deposits with any United States Bank. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions in form reasonably satisfactory to Parent and the Company (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange; provided, that any such letter of transmittal and instructions shall be sent to holders of Uncertificated Shares only to the extent determined necessary by Parent, the Company and the Exchange Agent to effect the transactions contemplated hereby.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Charles River Laboratories International Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint enter into an agent agreement (in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company Company) with an agent selected by Parent (that is reasonably satisfactory to the Company) (the “Exchange Paying Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available deposit (or cause to be deposited) in cash with the Exchange Paying Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of all shares of Company Stock issued and outstanding prior to the Certificates Effective Time (other than Owned Shares and Dissenting Shares) entitled to payment pursuant to Section 2.02(b) (collectively, the Uncertificated Shares “Aggregate Merger Consideration”). For the avoidance of doubt, such amounts on deposit with the Paying Agent shall not be used for any purpose other than to fund payments due pursuant to Section 2.02(b). The Aggregate Merger Consideration deposited with the Paying Agent shall, pending its disbursement to such holders, be invested by the Paying Agent as directed by Parent; provided that such investments shall be in excess obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s respectively, or in money market funds having a rating in the highest investment grade granted by a recognized credit rating agency at the time of the Company Cash Depositinvestment. As promptly Any net profit resulting from, or interest or income produced by, such amounts on deposit with the Paying Agent will be payable to Parent or as reasonably practicable Parent otherwise directs. Promptly after the Effective Time and in any event not later than the third Business Day following the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Paying Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock (other than Owned Shares and Dissenting Shares) at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal in customary form and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title with respect to any Certificates shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Paying Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Premiere Global Services, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent Newco shall appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration Consideration, (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Aspen Shares (the each a CertificatesCertificate”) or (ii) uncertificated shares Aspen Shares which immediately prior to the Effective Time were registered to a holder on the stock transfer books of Company Stock Aspen (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the ClosingEffective Time, the Company Newco shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will returndeposit, or cause to be returneddeposited, such Company Cash Deposit to with the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely Exchange Agent, for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration exchange in accordance with this Article 2 Section ‎2.05 through the Exchange Agent, (i) evidence of shares in book-entry form representing the shares of Newco Stock issuable pursuant to Section ‎2.04 and shall not be used (ii) cash in immediately available funds in an amount sufficient for the payment of all cash amounts payable pursuant to satisfy Section ‎2.04. Newco agrees to make promptly available, directly or indirectly, to the Exchange Agent from time to time as needed additional cash sufficient to pay any dividends or other obligation distributions to which holders of the Company or Aspen Shares are entitled pursuant to Section ‎2.05(f) and cash in lieu of any fractional shares of its SubsidiariesNewco Stock to which such holders are entitled pursuant to Section ‎2.11. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash Time and in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable any event within three Business Days after the Effective TimeClosing Date, Parent Newco shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Aspen Shares represented by a Certificate at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange AgentAgent and which shall otherwise be in customary form and shall include customary provisions with respect to delivery of an “agent’s message” regarding the book-entry transfer of Uncertificated Shares) for use in such exchange. All evidence of shares of Newco Stock in book-entry form and cash deposited with the Exchange Agent pursuant to this Section ‎2.05 shall be referred to in this Agreement as the “Exchange Fund.” Newco shall cause the Exchange Agent to deliver the Merger Consideration out of the Exchange Fund in accordance herewith. The Exchange Fund shall not be used for any other purpose. The Exchange Agent shall invest any cash included in the Exchange Fund as directed by Newco. Any interest and other income resulting from such investments shall be the property of, and paid to, Newco upon termination of the Exchange Fund.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Emerson Electric Co)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or Surviving Corporation shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, mail to each holder record holder, as of the Effective Time, of certificates representing outstanding shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time ("Company Certificates") or shares of Company Common Stock represented by book-entry ("Company Book-Entry Shares") (in each case, other than Dissenting Shares), a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title to the Company Certificates shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Company Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange AgentAgent or, in the case of Company Book-Entry Shares, upon adherence to the procedures set forth in the letter of transmittal) (the "Letter of Transmittal") and instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the Company Certificates or, in the case of Company Book-Entry Shares, the surrender of such exchangeshares for payment of the Merger Consideration therefor. After the Effective Time, upon surrender in accordance with this Section 3.4(a), to the Exchange Agent of a Company Certificate or Company Book-Entry Shares, together with such Letter of Transmittal, duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto, and such other documents as may be required pursuant to such instructions, the Exchange Agent shall promptly deliver to the holder of such Company Certificate or Company Book-Entry Shares in exchange therefor, the Merger Consideration (without interest), to be received by the holder thereof pursuant to this Agreement. The Exchange Agent shall accept such Company Certificates or Company Book-Entry Shares upon compliance with such reasonable terms and conditions as the Exchange Agent may impose to effect an orderly exchange thereof in accordance with normal exchange practices. After the Effective Time, there shall be no further transfer on the records of the Company or its transfer agent of shares of Company Common Stock and, if Company Certificates or Company Book-Entry Shares are presented to the Company for transfer, they shall be canceled against delivery of the applicable Merger Consideration. If any Merger Consideration is to be paid in a name other than that in which the Company Certificate surrendered for exchange is registered, it shall be a condition of such exchange that the Company Certificate so surrendered shall be properly endorsed, with signature guaranteed, or otherwise in proper form for transfer, and that the person requesting such exchange shall pay to the Company or its transfer agent any transfer or other taxes required by reason of the payment of the Merger Consideration in a name other than that of the registered holder of the Company Certificate surrendered, or establish to the satisfaction of the Surviving Corporation that such tax has been paid or is not applicable. Until surrendered as contemplated by this Section 3.4(a), each Company Certificate and each Company Book-Entry Share shall be deemed at any time after the Effective Time to represent only the right to receive upon such surrender the applicable Merger Consideration as contemplated by Section 3.1.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Titan Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a United States bank and trust company reasonably acceptable to the Company as agent (the “Exchange Paying Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock ii)uncertificated Shares (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the The Company and Parent shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit enter into a Paying Agent agreement with the Exchange Paying Agent (providedwhich agreement shall set forth the duties, that, if responsibilities and obligations of the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit Paying Agent consistent with the terms of this Agreement and otherwise reasonably acceptable to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its SubsidiariesParent. Promptly after the Effective TimeTime on the Closing Date, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Paying Agent, as needed, the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares, in the aggregate, in an amount sufficient to pay the Merger Consideration required to be paid by the Paying Agent in accordance with this Agreement (such cash, the “Consideration Fund”). In addition, Parent shall make available as necessary cash in an amount sufficient for payment of any dividends or distributions declared, but not paid, by the Company prior to the Acceptance Time in respect of the Shares in excess accordance with this Agreement. In the event the Consideration Fund shall be insufficient to pay the Merger Consideration (including on account of any Merger Consideration returned to Parent pursuant to ‎Section 3.03(g)), Parent shall promptly deliver, or cause to be delivered, additional funds to the Company Cash DepositPaying Agent in an amount that is equal to the deficiency required to make such payments. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective Time (and in any event within two Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Paying Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions in customary form (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Paying Agent) for use in such exchange, the form and substance of such letter of transmittal and instructions shall be reasonably agreed to by Parent and the Company and prepared prior to the Closing.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Tyson Foods Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent (the "EXCHANGE AGENT") reasonably acceptable satisfactory to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”"CERTIFICATES") or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”"UNCERTIFICATED SHARES"). On the Business Day Immediately prior to the ClosingEffective Time, the Company shall deposit $18 million in cash (the Company Cash Deposit "COMPANY CASH DEPOSIT") with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit)Agent. The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand Freely Available Cash and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after At or immediately following the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash cash, for the benefit of the holders of Certificates and Uncertificated Shares, in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective Time (but, subject to receipt by the Exchange Agent of the necessary stockholder records from the Company's transfer agent, in no event more than ten (10) Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the ten (10)-Business Day period set forth in the previous sentence will be tolled for each Business Day the Exchange Agent has not received the necessary stockholder records from the Company's transfer agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Printronix Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or and (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Common Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out As of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to deposit with the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares that are not Company Restricted Stock Awards (the “Payment Fund”). The Payment Fund shall be invested in excess short-term obligations of the United States of America with maturities of no more than thirty (30) days or guaranteed by the United States of America and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America or in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Corporation, respectively. If for any reason (including losses) the Payment Fund is inadequate to pay the amounts to which holders of shares of Company Cash DepositCommon Stock shall be entitled under Section 2.03, Parent shall take all steps necessary to enable or cause the Surviving Corporation promptly to deposit in trust additional cash with the Exchange Agent sufficient to make all payments required under this Agreement, and Parent and the Surviving Corporation shall in any event be liable for payment thereof. As promptly as reasonably practicable The Payment Fund shall not be used for any other purpose. The Surviving Corporation shall pay all charges and expenses, including those of the Exchange Agent, in connection with the exchange of shares for the Merger Consideration. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each record holder of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Sun Microsystems, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Merger Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a commercial bank or trust company reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) and enter into an exchange agent agreement with the Exchange Agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent Agreement”) for the purpose of exchanging (i) Certificates or (ii) Uncertificated Shares for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing payable in respect of the shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”)Common Stock. On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion As of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit with the Exchange Agent, for the benefit of the holders of shares of Company Common Stock, for exchange in accordance with this Section 2.04 through the Exchange Agent, (x) certificates (or evidence of shares in book-entry form) representing the shares of Parent Common Stock issuable pursuant to Section 2.03(a) in exchange for outstanding shares of Company Common Stock, (y) cash sufficient to pay the aggregate Cash Consideration payable pursuant to Section 2.03(a) and (z) New CVR Certificates representing the New CVRs issuable pursuant to Section 2.03(a) and the New CVR Agreement. Parent agrees to make available available, directly or indirectly, to the Exchange Agent from time to time as needed additional cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration any dividends or other distributions to be paid which such holders are entitled pursuant to Section 2.04(f) and cash in respect lieu of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess any fractional share of the Company Cash DepositParent Common Stock to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Section 2.08. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Merger Effective TimeTime (and in no event more than two (2) Business Days following the Closing Date), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Common Stock at the Merger Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company and substantially finalized prior to the Merger Effective Time and which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange. All certificates (or evidence of shares in book-entry form) representing shares of Parent Common Stock and New CVR Certificates and cash deposited with the Exchange Agent pursuant to this Section 2.04 shall be referred to in this Agreement as the “Exchange Fund”. Parent shall cause the Exchange Agent to deliver the Merger Consideration contemplated to be issued or paid pursuant to this Article II out of the Exchange Fund. The Exchange Fund shall not be used for any other purpose. The Exchange Agent shall invest any cash included in the Exchange Fund as directed by Parent; provided that such cash shall only be invested in the manner provided in the Exchange Agent Agreement; and provided, further, that no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the Merger Consideration payable to holders of Company Common Stock entitled to receive such consideration or cash in lieu of fractional interests; provided, further, that to the extent necessary to pay the Merger Consideration, Parent shall promptly cause to be provided additional funds to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of holders of Company Common Stock entitled to receive such consideration in the amount of any such losses. Any interest and other income resulting from such investments shall be the property of, and paid to, Parent upon termination of the Exchange Fund.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Bristol Myers Squibb Co)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an Acquiom Financial LLC as the payment agent reasonably acceptable (or such other nationally recognized payment agent agreed to between the Company parties) (the “Exchange Payment Agent”) to act as agent for the Company’s stockholders who shall become entitled to receive funds pursuant to this Agreement, including as agent for the purpose of exchanging surrendering, for the Per Share Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing Consideration, Certificates, and, as applicable for the Warrant Payments, Warrant Certificates; provided, however, that any references herein to “Certificates” or “Warrant Certificates” are deemed to include references to book-entry account statements relating to the ownership of shares of Company Common Stock or Company Warrants, as applicable. At or prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit, or shall cause to be deposited, with the Payment Agent an amount equal to the Aggregate Consideration (the “CertificatesPayment Fund”) or (ii) uncertificated shares less the portion of the Aggregate Consideration payable in respect of the Company RSU Awards and Company Stock (Options, the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior amount of which shall be contributed by Parent to the ClosingSurviving Corporation and shall be payable by the Surviving Corporation through normal payroll processes, subject to applicable withholding in accordance with Section 2.09, not later than the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent first normal payroll date that occurs at least two (provided, that, if 2) Business Days after the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such depositDate). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and Payment Fund shall not be used to satisfy for any other obligation purpose. The Surviving Corporation shall (and Parent shall cause the Surviving Corporation to) pay all charges and expenses, including those of the Payment Agent, in connection with the conversion of shares of Company or any Common Stock into the right to receive the Per Share Merger Consideration in respect of its Subsidiarieseach of such shares. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash and in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable any event no later than three (3) Business Days after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Payment Agent to send, to each record holder of shares of Company Common Stock at as of immediately prior to the Effective Time whose shares were converted into the right to receive the Per Share Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 2.03(a) a letter of transmittal and instructions in forms reasonably satisfactory to the Company (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares Certificates (or affidavits of loss in lieu of the Certificates pursuant to Section 2.10) to the Exchange Agent) Payment Agent for use in such exchange).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (AdTheorent Holding Company, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) and enter into an exchange agent agreement with the Exchange Agent for the purpose of exchanging (in each case, other than Excluded Shares and Hook Stock Shares) for the Merger Consideration Consideration, (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the each a CertificatesCertificate”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock which immediately prior to the Effective Time were registered to a holder on the stock transfer books of the Company (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit with the Exchange Agent, for the benefit of the holders of shares of Company Stock, for exchange in accordance with this ‎Section 2.06 through the Exchange Agent, (i) evidence of shares in book-entry form representing the shares of Parent Common Stock issuable pursuant to Section 2.04 and (ii) cash in immediately available funds in an amount sufficient for the payment of all cash amounts payable pursuant to Section 2.04. Parent agrees to make available promptly available, directly or indirectly, to the Exchange Agent from time to time as needed additional cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration any dividends or other distributions to be paid which holders of Company Stock are entitled pursuant to ‎Section 2.06(f) and cash in respect lieu of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess any fractional shares of the Company Cash DepositParent Common Stock to which such holders are entitled pursuant to ‎Section 2.09. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective TimeTime and in any event within three (3) Business Days after the Closing Date, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock represented by a Certificate at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange AgentAgent and which shall otherwise be in customary form and shall include customary provisions with respect to delivery of an “agent’s message” regarding the book-entry transfer of Uncertificated Shares) for use in such exchange. All evidence of shares of Parent Common Stock in book-entry form and cash deposited with the Exchange Agent pursuant to this ‎Section 2.06 shall be referred to in this Agreement as the “Exchange Fund.” Parent shall cause the Exchange Agent to deliver the Merger Consideration contemplated to be issued or paid pursuant to this Article ‎2 out of the Exchange Fund in accordance herewith. The Exchange Fund shall not be used for any other purpose. The Exchange Agent shall invest any cash included in the Exchange Fund as directed by Parent; provided that no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the dividends or other distributions to which holders of Company Stock are entitled pursuant to ‎Section 2.06(f) or cash in lieu of fractional interests to which holders of Company Stock are entitled pursuant to ‎Section 2.09. Any interest and other income resulting from such investments shall be the property of, and paid to, Parent upon termination of the Exchange Fund.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Morgan Stanley)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an Citibank, N.A. in New York, New York or such other bank or trust company that may be designated by Parent and is reasonably satisfactory to the Company (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) to act as agent (the “Paying Agent”) to receive the funds to which shareholders of the Company will become entitled pursuant to Section 2.02(a), Section 2.04 (in the case of Section 2.04, when ascertained) and Section 2.05 (collectively, the “Merger Consideration”) and Parent will enter into a paying agent agreement with the Paying Agent, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) Company. At or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the ClosingEffective Time or in the case of payments pursuant to Section 2.04, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Daywhen ascertained, Parent will returnshall deposit, or cause to be returneddeposited, such Company Cash Deposit to with the Company on Paying Agent, for the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion benefit of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation holders of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective TimeShares, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate the Merger Consideration (such cash being hereinafter referred to as the “Payment Fund”). The Payment Fund shall, pending its disbursement to the holders of Company Shares, be paid in respect of invested by the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly Paying Agent as reasonably practicable directed by Parent or, after the Effective Time, the Surviving Company in (i) short-term direct obligations of the United States of America, (ii) short-term obligations for which the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged to provide for the payment of principal and interest, (iii) short-term commercial paper rated the highest quality by either Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services, or (iv) certificates of deposit, bank repurchase agreements or banker’s acceptances of commercial banks reasonably acceptable to the Company; provided that no such investment or losses shall affect the amounts payable to such holders of Company Shares and Parent shall send, promptly replace or shall cause to be replaced any funds deposited with the Exchange Paying Agent that are lost through any investment so as to ensure that the Payment Fund is at all times maintained at a level sufficient for the Paying Agent to sendpay the Merger Consideration. Earnings from investments, subject to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery immediately preceding proviso, shall be effectedpaid to and shall be the sole and exclusive property of Parent and the Surviving Company. Except as contemplated by Section 2.03(d) hereof, and risk of loss and title the Payment Fund shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) not be used for use in such exchangeany other purpose.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Montage Technology Group LTD)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to At the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing all shares of Company Capital Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall automatically be cancelled and retired and shall cease to exist, and, subject to Section 2.8, each holder of a certificate formerly representing any share of Company Capital Stock (each, a “Certificate”) shall cease to have any rights as a shareholder of the Company other than as provided herein. At the Closing, all Options outstanding immediately prior to the Closing shall automatically be cancelled and shall cease to exist, and each holder of record of an Option shall cease to have any rights as a holder of Options other than as provided herein. (b) As promptly as practicable following the Effective Time, and in any event not later than three (3) Business Days thereafter, the Paying Agent shall (A) mail to each holder of Company shall deposit Capital Stock that was converted pursuant to Section 2.6 into the Company Cash Deposit with right to receive applicable Merger Consideration a letter of transmittal in substantially the Exchange Agent form attached as Exhibit D (provided, thata “Letter of Transmittal”) and instructions for use in effecting the surrender of Certificates (or delivery of an affidavit and agreement of indemnification, if any, as specified in Section 2.19) in exchange for the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a applicable portion of the Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 2.6, or (B) email to such holder instructions for either (I) completing the Letter of Transmittal over the internet by electronic means, including electronic signature, as instructed by the Paying Agent, including procedures for effecting the surrender of Certificates (or delivering such affidavit), or (II) requesting the Letter of Transmittal and such instructions to be mailed to such holder as provided in the immediately preceding clause (A). The Paying Agent shall, no later than the later of (i) the Business Day after the Closing Date and (ii) two (2) Business Days after receipt of a Certificate (or of an affidavit and agreement of indemnification, if any, as specified in Section 2.19), together with a Letter of Transmittal duly completed and validly executed in accordance with this Article 2 the instructions thereto, and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify customary documents that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Paying Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Mercury Systems Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a commercial bank or trust company that is reasonably acceptable satisfactory to the Company (the “Exchange Paying Agent”) to act as paying agent for the purpose of exchanging for paying the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares to the holders of Company Common Stock (and shall enter into a paying agent agreement with the “Certificates”) Paying Agent. At or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration deposit, or cause to be paid in respect of deposited, with the Certificates Paying Agent, for the benefit (from and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time) of the holders of shares of Company Common Stock, for payment in accordance with this Section 2.03 through the Paying Agent, cash sufficient to pay the aggregate Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 2.02. All cash deposited with the Paying Agent pursuant to this Section 2.03(a) shall be referred to as the “Payment Fund.” Promptly after the Effective Time (and in any event within two (2) Business Days following the Closing Date), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Paying Agent to send, to each Person who was, immediately prior to the Effective Time, a holder of record of shares of Company Common Stock at entitled to receive payment of the Effective Time Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 2.02(a) a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange AgentPaying Agent in accordance with the procedures set forth in the letter of transmittal) for use in such exchangepayment. The Payment Fund may be invested by the Paying Agent as directed by Parent in short term obligations of the United States of America with maturities of no more than thirty (30) days, short term obligations guaranteed by the United States of America, commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Corporation, respectively, or money market funds having a rating in the highest investment category granted by a recognized credit rating agency at the time of investment. Any interest or income produced by such investments will be payable to the Surviving Corporation or Parent, as Parent directs.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Tekelec)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an Computershare Trust Company, N.A. as the exchange agent reasonably acceptable (or such other nationally recognized exchange agent agreed to between the Company parties hereto) (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) for certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated ); provided, however, that any references herein to “Certificates” are deemed to include references to book-entry account statements relating to the ownership of shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”)Common Stock. On the Business Day At or prior to the ClosingEffective Time and except with respect to the Merger Consideration payable pursuant to Company Restricted Stock Awards (which are governed by Section 2.06(b)), the Company Parent shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit deposit, or shall cause to be deposited with the Exchange Agent the Aggregate Merger Consideration (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on “Payment Fund”). To the extent such next Business Dayfund diminishes for any reason below the level required to make prompt payment of the Merger Consideration, Parent will returnshall promptly replace or restore, or cause to be returnedreplaced or restored, the lost portion of such Company Cash Deposit fund so as to the Company on the second Business Day after ensure that it is, at all times, maintained at a level sufficient to make such deposit)payments. The Company Cash Deposit Payment Fund shall be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent; provided that (i) no such investment or losses thereon shall relieve Parent from making the payments required by this Article 2 or affect the amount of Merger Consideration payable hereunder, (ii) no such investment shall have maturities that could prevent or delay payments to be made solely out of cash on hand pursuant to this Agreement and (iii) such investments shall be in short-term obligations of the United States with maturities of no more than 30 days, or guaranteed by, and backed by the full faith and credit of, the United States. Any and all interest or other amounts earned with respect to such funds shall become part of the Payment Fund. The Payment Fund shall not be used solely for purposes any other purpose. The Surviving Corporation shall (and Parent shall cause the Surviving Corporation to) pay all charges and expenses, including those of paying a portion the Exchange Agent, in connection with the exchange of shares of Company Common Stock and the payment of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of such shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchangeCommon Stock.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Albany Molecular Research Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a nationally recognized financial institution reasonably acceptable to Parent and the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior The Exchange Agent agreement pursuant to the Closing, the Company which Parent shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with appoint the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to shall be returned, such Company Cash Deposit in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit)and Parent. The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used At or prior to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit with or otherwise make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Agent, the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares (other than the Company Restricted Stock) and the Company Equity Award Consideration in excess respect of the Non-Employee Holders (and, if determined by Parent pursuant to Section 2.04(e), all or a portion of the Company Cash DepositEquity Award Consideration to all or a portion of the Employee Holders). As promptly Parent agrees to make available to the Exchange Agent, from time to time as reasonably practicable needed, any dividends or distributions to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Section 2.03(f). Promptly after the Effective TimeTime (and in any event within five Business Days thereafter), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time (other than the Company Restricted Stock), a letter of transmittal and instructions in customary form and reasonably acceptable to the Company (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates (or affidavits of loss in lieu thereof) or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange AgentAgent and shall include customary provisions with respect to delivery of an “agent’s message” regarding book-entry transfer of Uncertificated Shares) for use in such exchange. Such letter of transmittal shall be in the form and have such provisions as Parent and the Company may reasonably agree.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Denbury Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an American Stock Transfer and Trust Company as the exchange agent reasonably acceptable (or such other nationally recognized exchange agent agreed to between the Company parties) (the “Exchange Agent”) to act as agent for the Company’s stockholders who shall become entitled to receive funds pursuant to this Agreement, including as agent for the purpose of exchanging for the Per Share Merger Consideration Consideration, shares of Company Common Stock (i) represented by certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) that are uncertificated shares of Company Stock and represented by book entry (the “Uncertificated Book-Entry Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit, or shall cause to be deposited, with the Exchange Agent the aggregate Per Share Merger Consideration (the “Payment Fund”). To the extent such fund diminishes for any reason below the level required to make available prompt payment of the aggregate Per Share Merger Consideration, Parent and the Surviving Corporation shall promptly replace or restore, or cause to be replaced or restored, the lost portion of such fund so as to ensure that it is, at all times, maintained at a level sufficient to make such payments. The Payment Fund shall be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Xxxxxx; provided, that (i) no such investment or losses thereon shall relieve Parent from making the payments required by this Article 2 or affect the amount of the aggregate Per Share Merger Consideration payable hereunder, and following any losses Parent shall promptly provide additional funds to the Exchange Agent cash in an the amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration of any such losses, (ii) no such investment shall have maturities that could prevent or delay payments to be paid made pursuant to this Agreement and (iii) such investments shall be in respect short-term obligations of the Certificates United States with maturities of no more than 30 days, or guaranteed by, and backed by the Uncertificated Shares in excess full faith and credit of, the United States. Any and all interest or other amounts earned with respect to such funds shall become part of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable Payment Fund and shall be paid to the Surviving Corporation on the earlier of 12 months after the Effective Time, Parent Time or the full payment of the aggregate Per Share Merger Consideration. The Payment Fund shall send, or shall cause not be used for any purpose other than to make prompt payment of the Exchange Agent to send, applicable Per Share Merger Consideration to each holder of shares of Company Common Stock at who shall become entitled to receive such funds pursuant to this Agreement. The Surviving Corporation shall (and Parent shall cause the Effective Time a letter Surviving Corporation to) pay all charges and expenses, including those of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use , in connection with the exchange of shares of Company Common Stock and the payment of the Per Share Merger Consideration in respect of such exchangeshares.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a nationally recognized financial institution reasonably acceptable to Parent and the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior The Exchange Agent agreement pursuant to the Closing, the Company which Parent shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with appoint the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to shall be returned, such Company Cash Deposit in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit)and Parent. The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used At or prior to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit with, or otherwise make available to to, the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares (other than the Company Restricted Stock) and the Company Equity Award Consideration in excess respect of the Non-Employee Holders (and, if determined by Parent pursuant to ‎Section 2.04(d), all or a portion of the Company Cash DepositEquity Award Consideration to all or a portion of the Employee Holders). As promptly Parent agrees to make available to the Exchange Agent, from time to time as reasonably practicable needed, any dividends or distributions to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Section 2.03(f). Promptly after the Effective TimeTime (and in any event within five (5) Business Days thereafter), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time (other than the Company Restricted Stock), a letter of transmittal and instructions in customary form and reasonably acceptable to the Company (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates (or affidavits of loss in lieu thereof) or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange AgentAgent and shall include customary provisions with respect to delivery of an “agent’s message” regarding book-entry transfer of Uncertificated Shares) for use in such exchange. Such letter of transmittal shall be in the form and have such provisions as Parent and the Company may reasonably agree.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Exxon Mobil Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) reasonably acceptable to the Company for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On ) in each case for the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the aggregate Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used payable to satisfy any other obligation each holder of the shares of Company or any of its SubsidiariesStock. Promptly after Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess Shares; provided, however, that the portion of the Company Cash Depositaggregate Merger Consideration allocable to the dissenting shares shall not be required to be deposited with the Exchange Agent. As promptly as reasonably practicable The Exchange Agent shall invest the funds provided by Parent in the manner specified by Parent, and interest payable thereon shall be solely for the account of Parent or the Surviving Corporation. Not later than two Business Days after the Effective Timedate of consummation of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby (the “Closing;” such date, the “Closing Date”), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time (other than treasury shares or shares held by any Subsidiary of the Company or by Parent), a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange. All documents to be sent to the holders of Company Stock by the Exchange Agent shall be in a form reasonably agreed to by Parent and the Company.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Jacuzzi Brands Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to Acquiror has entered into the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company Exchange Agent Agreement with CompuShare (the “Exchange Agent”) to act as the exchange agent in the Merger. The Exchange Agent has established an electronic portal to facilitate the electronic submission of documents by Company Preferred Stockholders. The Exchange Agent shall send to each holder of record of Company Stock entitled to receive a portion of the Closing Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 3.01 a letter of transmittal in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (a “Letter of Transmittal”) and instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the certificates evidencing such Company Stock, in physical or electronic form, as the case may be (the “Certificates”), to the extent any such Company Stock is represented by a Certificate, in exchange for the purpose right to receive the applicable portion of exchanging for the Closing Merger Consideration payable to such holder. The Exchange Agent shall (iA) certificates representing at or promptly following the Effective Time, issue to each holder of record of Company Preferred Stock entitled to receive a portion of the Closing Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 3.01 that has delivered a Certificate (only to the extent such Company Preferred Stock is represented by a Certificate) (together with a Letter of Transmittal duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto and customary tax forms that the Exchange Agent may reasonably require in connection therewith) at least three (3) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, the portion of the Closing Merger Consideration with respect to such Certificate (or any Company Preferred Stock not represented by a Certificate) so surrendered and the Certificate shall forthwith be canceled; and (B) following the Effective Time, with respect to any holder of record of Company Proffered Stock entitled to receive a portion of the Closing Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 3.01 that did not receive such portion of the Closing Merger Consideration pursuant to the preceding clause (A), no later than three (3) Business Days after receipt of a Certificate (only to the extent such Company Preferred Stock is represented by a Certificate) (together with a Letter of Transmittal duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto and any customary tax forms that the Exchange Agent may reasonably require in connection therewith), issue to the holder of such Certificate (or any Company Stock not represented by a Certificate) the portion of the Transaction Consideration with respect to such Certificate (or any Company Stock not represented by a Certificate) so surrendered and the Certificate shall forthwith be canceled. The Exchange Agent shall deliver the portion of the Closing Merger Consideration into which such Company Preferred Shares have been converted pursuant to Section 3.01(a) (after giving effect to Section 3.01(c)) and Section 3.01(a), respectively, in accordance with the Ownership Allocation as set forth in the Spreadsheet, electronically through book entry-delivery or, upon the written request of any Company Preferred Stockholder, in the form of an original stock certificate to the address set forth in such Company Preferred Stockholder’s Letter of Transmittal. Unless otherwise provided herein, no interest shall be paid or shall accrue on any portion of the Closing Merger Consideration payable upon surrender of any Certificate (or any Company Stock not represented by a Certificate). Until so surrendered, each outstanding Certificate (or any Company Stock not represented by a Certificate) that prior to the Effective Time represented shares of Company Stock (other than for the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit canceled pursuant to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit Section 3.01(c) and Dissenting Shares) shall be made solely out of cash on hand deemed from and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available for all purposes, to evidence only the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient right to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect receive the portion of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash DepositClosing Merger Consideration. As promptly as reasonably practicable If after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, any Certificate (or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of any Company Stock at the Effective Time not represented by a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares Certificate) is presented to the Exchange Agent) for use , it shall be canceled and exchanged as provided in such exchangethis Section 3.04(a).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Starco Brands, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to At the Effective TimeClosing, Parent the Company, Tracor and the Holder Representative shall appoint enter into an agent reasonably acceptable to Exchange Agent Agreement with the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) Agent for the purpose of exchanging for effecting the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”)payments to Holders contemplated hereby. On the Business Day prior to the ClosingSuch agreement shall provide, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (providedamong other things, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly that promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, mail to each holder of shares of Company Stock at Holder a notice that the Effective Time Merger has become effective and a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title to the Certificates and Option Documents shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer and Option Documents to the Exchange Agent in accordance with the terms of delivery specified in such transmittal letter and shall be in such form and have such other provisions as Tracor and the Company may reasonably specify) and instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the Uncertificated Shares Certificates and Option Documents for payment of the Per Share Amount of the Merger Consideration. Upon surrender of a Certificate or Option Document to the Exchange Agent, together with such letter of transmittal, duly executed, the holder of such Certificate or Option Document shall be entitled to receive therefor one or more cash payments included in the Merger Consideration, calculated in accordance with Section 2.10(e), and the Certificate so surrendered shall forthwith be canceled; provided, however, that those Holders of Company Common Stock listed in the Disclosure Schedule who have executed promissory note(s) in favor of the Company in connection with the acquisition of their shares of Company Common Stock or are otherwise indebted to the Company for use withholding taxes or otherwise shall receive from the Exchange Agent the Per Share Amount for each of the shares of Company Common Stock owned by such Holder less the amount of principal and interest outstanding under such promissory note(s) or other indebtedness as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule (which shall be deducted from the first payment of the Per Share Amount) and the Exchange Agent shall in turn remit the amount of such exchangeprincipal and interest to the Surviving Corporation, which shall cancel such promissory note(s) or other such indebtedness. At and after the Effective Time, each Certificate and each Option Document shall be deemed for all corporate purposes to evidence only the right to receive the Per Share Amount of the Merger Consideration for each share of Company Common Stock formerly represented by such Certificate or Option Document, and shall not evidence any interest in, or any right to exercise the rights of a Holder of, stock in the Surviving Corporation. No interest will be paid or accrued on the cash payable upon the surrender of Certificates or Option Documents except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. If payment for any share of Company Common Stock or Company Stock Option is to be made to a Person other than the one in whose name the Certificate or Option Document surrendered for payment is registered or issued, it shall be a condition to such payment that such Certificate or Option Document be properly endorsed (or accompanied by an appropriate instrument of transfer) and accompanied by evidence that any applicable stock transfer taxes have been paid or provided for.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Tracor Inc /De)

Surrender and Payment. X-ceed shall, at the Effective Time and upon surrender of a Mercury Certificate (ahereinafter defined), deliver to each holder of record of one or more certificates representing Mercury Common Stock (collectively, the "Mercury Certificates") Prior that has been converted into X-ceed Common Shares as set forth in Section 1(f), (1) a certificate or certificates representing the number of X-ceed Common Shares into which the shares represented by the Mercury Certificate so surrendered shall have been converted as provided in Section 1(f), and (2) cash in an amount equal to the Effective TimePer Share Cash Consideration multiplied by the number of shares of Mercury Common Stock represented by such Mercury Certificate, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable by certified or bank check payable to the Company order of the holder of such Mercury Certificate (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”or his or her designee) or (ii) uncertificated shares by wire transfer of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”)immediately available funds to a deposit account designated by such holder. On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause If any X-ceed Common Shares are to be returnedissued in a name other than that in which a Mercury Certificate so surrendered is then registered, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit it shall be made solely out a condition of cash on hand such exchange that the Mercury Certificate surrendered be accompanied by payment of any applicable transfer taxes and shall be used solely documents required for purposes a valid transfer in the reasonable judgment of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 X-ceed and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiariescounsel. Promptly From and after the Effective Time, Parent until so surrendered, each Mercury Certificate shall make available be deemed for all corporate purposes, except as set forth below, to evidence the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient number of X-ceed Common Shares into which the Mercury Common Stock represented by such Mercury Certificate shall have been converted. Unless and until any Mercury Certificate shall be so surrendered, the holder of such Mercury Certificate shall have no right to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration vote or to be paid in respect receive any dividends or other distributions made to holders of the Certificates and the Uncertificated record of X-ceed Common Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time. Upon surrender of a Mercury Certificate, Parent the holder of record thereof shall sendreceive, together with certificates representing X-ceed Common Shares to which he shall be entitled in accordance with Section 1(f), all dividends and other distributions which shall have theretofore been paid or made to holders of record of X-ceed Common Shares after the Effective Time with respect to such shares. X-ceed shall cause be authorized to deliver certificates for X-ceed Common Shares attributable to any Mercury Certificate theretofore issued which has been lost or destroyed upon receipt of satisfactory evidence of ownership of the Exchange Agent to send, to shares of Mercury Common Stock formerly represented thereby and of appropriate indemnification of X-ceed. Schedule A annexed hereto sets forth each holder of record of Mercury Common Stock, the number of shares of Company Mercury Common Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effectedowned by such holder, and risk the Mercury Certificate(s) representing the shares of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in Mercury Common Stock owned by such exchangeholder.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (X Ceed Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior Immediately prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable deposit or shall cause to be deposited, with a nationally recognized financial institution selected by Parent with the Company Company’s prior approval (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) (the “Exchange Paying Agent”), for the benefit of the Company’s stockholders (other than holders of Dissenting Shares or Excluded Shares), a cash amount in immediately available funds necessary for the Paying Agent to make payments contemplated by Section 3.02(a) (such cash being referred to as the “Exchange Fund”). With respect to any Dissenting Shares, Parent shall only be required to deposit or cause to be deposited with the Paying Agent funds sufficient to pay the aggregate Merger Consideration payable in respect of such Dissenting Shares if the holder thereof fails to perfect or effectively withdraws or losses its appraisal rights under the DGCL. The Paying Agent shall also act as the agent for the Company’s stockholders for the purpose of exchanging for receiving and holding the Merger Consideration (istockholders’(i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock Shares represented by book-entry (the “Uncertificated Shares”)) but shall acquire no rights or interests in Shares represented thereby. On The Paying Agent agreement pursuant to which Parent shall appoint the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company Paying Agent shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit)and Parent. The Company Cash Deposit Paying Agent shall invest the Exchange Fund as directed by Parent. Any interest and other income resulting from such investment shall become a part of the Exchange Fund, and any amounts in excess of the amounts payable under Section 3.02(a) shall be made solely promptly returned to the Surviving Corporation. The Paying Agent shall make delivery of the aggregate Merger Consideration out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration Exchange Fund in accordance with this Article 2 and Agreement. The Exchange Fund shall not be used to satisfy for any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash purpose that is not expressly provided for in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchangethis Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (PharMerica CORP)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a United States bank and trust company reasonably acceptable to the Company as agent (the “Exchange Paying Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the The Company and Parent shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit enter into a Paying Agent agreement with the Exchange Paying Agent (providedwhich agreement shall set forth the duties, that, if responsibilities and obligations of the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit Paying Agent consistent with the terms of this Agreement and otherwise reasonably acceptable to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its SubsidiariesParent. Promptly after the Effective TimeTime on the Closing Date, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Paying Agent, as needed, the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares, in the aggregate, in an amount sufficient to pay the Merger Consideration required to be paid by the Paying Agent in accordance with this Agreement (such cash, the “Consideration Fund”). In addition, Parent shall make available as necessary cash in an amount sufficient for payment of any dividends or distributions declared, but not paid, by the Company prior to the Acceptance Time in respect of the Shares in excess accordance with this Agreement. In the event the Consideration Fund shall be insufficient to pay the Merger Consideration (including on account of any Merger Consideration returned to Parent pursuant to ‎Section 3.03(g)), Parent shall promptly deliver, or cause to be delivered, additional funds to the Company Cash DepositPaying Agent in an amount that is equal to the deficiency required to make such payments. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective Time (and in any event within two Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Paying Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions in customary form (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Paying Agent) for use in such exchange, the form and substance of such letter of transmittal and instructions shall be reasonably agreed to by Parent and the Company and prepared prior to the Closing.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Tyson Foods Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Timemailing of the Proxy Statement (as defined in Section 4.4), Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable satisfactory to the Company (the “Exchange AgentEXCHANGE AGENT”) for the purpose of exchanging for certificates representing Shares for, and distributing to holders of In-The-Money Options and the Warrant, the Merger Consideration. Parent shall, or shall cause Merger Sub to, make available to the Exchange Agent, as soon as reasonably practicable as of or after the Effective Time, (i) except as set forth in the next sentence of this Section 2.2(a), certificates representing the Merger Consideration (iissuable pursuant to Section 2.1(c) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (in exchange for outstanding Shares, pursuant to Section 2.4(a) in exchange for In-The-Money Options and pursuant to Section 2.4(b) in exchange for the “Certificates”) or Warrant, (ii) uncertificated cash in an amount sufficient to make payments for fractional shares required pursuant to Section 2.2(c) and (iii) any dividends or distributions to which holders of certificates may be entitled pursuant to Section 2.2(d), which funds shall not be used by the Exchange Agent for any other purpose. Notwithstanding the second sentence of this Section 2.2(a), (x) the certificates representing the shares of Company Parent Common Stock comprising the Escrow Amount (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company as defined in Section 2.5) shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit not be deposited with the Exchange Agent but shall instead be deposited with the Escrow Agent (provided, that, if as defined in Section 2.5) and (y) the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, shares of Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to Common Stock comprising the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration Option Tax Shares (as defined in accordance with this Article 2 and Section 2.6(b) shall not be used deposited with the Exchange Agent but shall be deposited with the Designated Broker (as defined in Section 2.6(b)). For purposes of determining the aggregate Merger Consideration to satisfy any other obligation be made available to the Exchange Agent, Parent shall assume that no holder of the Company or any of its SubsidiariesShares will perfect appraisal rights with respect to such Shares. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall Surviving Corporation will send, or shall will cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at Shares immediately prior to the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in such exchange (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated certificates representing Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Udate Com Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an the Company’s transfer agent reasonably acceptable (or such other financial institution to which the Company and Parent agree) (the “Exchange Agent”) to act as the agent for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration for: (i) certificates representing the Certificates, and (ii) book-entry shares which immediately prior to the Effective Time represented the shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Book-Entry Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available deposit, or cause Merger Sub to deposit, with the Exchange Agent cash to be held in an amount trust for the benefit of the holders of Certificates and Book-Entry Shares, sufficient funds to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid that is payable in respect of all of the outstanding shares of Company Common Stock represented by the Certificates and the Uncertificated Book-Entry Shares (the “Payment Fund”). The Exchange Agent shall invest the Payment Fund as directed by Parent; provided, that such investments shall be in excess obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America or in commercial paper obligations rated “A-1” or “P-1” or better by Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Corporation, respectively, or a combination of the foregoing and, in any such case, no such instrument shall have a maturity exceeding three (3) months. Any interest and other income resulting from such investments shall be paid to, or as directed by, Parent. If for any reason (including losses) the Payment Fund is inadequate to pay the amounts to which holders of shares shall be entitled under Section 3.01(b), Parent shall take all steps necessary to enable or cause the Surviving Corporation promptly to deposit in trust additional cash with the Exchange Agent sufficient to make all payments required under this Agreement, and Parent and the Surviving Corporation shall in any event be liable for the payment thereof. The Payment Fund shall not be used for any other purpose. The Surviving Corporation shall pay all charges and expenses, including those of the Exchange Agent, in connection with the exchange of shares of Company Cash DepositCommon Stock for the Merger Consideration. As promptly soon as reasonably practicable after practicable, but in event no later than five (5) Business Days following the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each record holder of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time Time, (i) a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall be in customary form and have such other provisions as Parent and the Company shall reasonably agree and shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates Certificates, or Loss Documentation in lieu thereof as provided in Section 3.06, or transfer of the Uncertificated Book-Entry Shares to the Exchange Agent), and (ii) instructions for use in such exchangeeffecting the surrender of Certificates or Book-Entry Shares for the Merger Consideration.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Ascena Retail Group, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior At or promptly after the Effective Time (but in any event within one Business Day), the Parent shall deposit, or shall cause to be deposited (i) with a paying agent selected by Parent (subject to the consent, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, of the Company) (the “Paying Agent”), for the benefit of the holders of (A) certificates that immediately prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing Time evidenced shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or and (iiB) uncertificated shares of Company Common Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration exchange in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective TimeIII, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient equal to pay all remaining the aggregate amount payable as Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of under Section 3.1(a) (the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit“Fund”). As promptly soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time and in any event not later than the third (3rd) Business Day following the Effective Time, Parent the Paying Agent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, mail to each holder of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal in customary form and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Paying Agent) for use in connection with such exchange. Upon proper surrender of a Certificate for exchange and cancellation or transfer of Uncertificated Shares to the Paying Agent, together with a letter of transmittal, duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto, and such other customary documents as may be required pursuant to such instructions, the holder of such Certificate or Uncertificated Shares shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor the Merger Consideration in respect of the shares of Company Common Stock formerly represented by any such Certificate or Uncertificated Shares, and such Certificate so surrendered and any such Uncertificated Shares so transferred shall forthwith be cancelled.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (PHH Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint appoint, with the Company’s prior approval (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the Closing, the Company Parent shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit or cause to be deposited with the Exchange Agent an amount in cash in immediately available funds (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit “Exchange Fund”) equal to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares, excluding (i) shares of Company Stock outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time and held by a holder who has not voted in favor of the Merger or consented thereto in writing and who has demanded appraisal for such shares in accordance with Delaware Law (each such share, a “Dissenting Share”) and (ii) shares held by the Company and by Parent. If a holder of Dissenting Shares fails to perfect, withdraws or otherwise loses the right to appraisal pursuant to Section 262 of the Delaware Law with respect to any Dissenting Shares, (i) such shares of Company Stock shall cease to be Dissenting Shares and (ii) Parent shall make available or cause to be made available to the Exchange Agent additional funds in an amount equal to the product of (x) the number of Dissenting Shares for which the holder thereof has failed to perfect, withdrawn or otherwise lost the right to appraisal pursuant to Section 262 of the Delaware Law and (y) the Merger Consideration. The Exchange Agent shall invest the Exchange Fund as directed by Parent; provided that such investments shall be in obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, respectively, or in money market funds having a rating in the highest investment category granted by a recognized credit rating agency at the time of investment. Any interest and other income resulting from such investment shall become a part of the Exchange Fund, and any amounts in excess of the Company Cash Depositaggregate amounts payable under Section 2.02(a) shall be returned to the Surviving Corporation in accordance with Section 2.03(g). As promptly as reasonably practicable after To the Effective Timeextent that there are any losses with respect to any such investments, or the Exchange Fund diminishes for any reason below the level required for the Exchange Agent to make prompt cash payment under Section 2.02(a), Parent shall sendshall, or shall cause the Surviving Corporation to, promptly replace or restore the cash in the Exchange Fund so as to ensure that the Exchange Fund is at all times maintained at a level sufficient for the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in make such exchangepayments under Section 2.02(a).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cytec Industries Inc/De/)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior Prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the shares of Company Stock represented by Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess Shares. Such funds may be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent; provided that (i) no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the Merger Consideration payable hereunder and following any losses Parent shall promptly provide additional funds to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of the shareholders of the Company Cash Depositin the amount of any such losses and (ii) such investments shall only be in short-term obligations of the United States of America with maturities of no more than 30 days or guaranteed by the United States of America and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America or in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Standard & Poor’s Corporation or Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc., respectively. As promptly Any interest or income produced by such investments will be payable to the Surviving Corporation or Parent, as reasonably practicable Parent directs. The parties acknowledge and agree that such funds are owned by Parent for Tax purposes, until paid pursuant to the terms hereof and, accordingly, any income earned on such amounts will be treated as income of Parent. Promptly after the Effective TimeTime (but not later than two Business Days thereafter), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time notice advising such holder of the effectiveness of the Merger, which notice shall include appropriate transmittal instructions (including, if applicable, a letter of transmittal and instructions (transmittal), which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) , for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (CNH Industrial N.V.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the "Exchange Agent") for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock (the "Certificates") or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (for the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior Merger Consideration, and Parent and Exchange Agent shall enter into an exchange agreement which shall, in form and substance, be reasonably acceptable to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause Company. Prior to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available deposit or cause to be deposited with the Exchange Agent in a separate fund established for the benefit of the holders of shares of Common Stock, cash in an amount sufficient to pay the aggregate Merger Consideration required to be paid for all remaining aggregate of the Certificates at the Effective Time. For purposes of determining the Merger Consideration to be paid so deposited, Parent shall assume that no holder of shares of Common Stock will perfect appraisal rights with respect to such shares. Any cash deposited with the Exchange Agent shall not be used for any purpose other than as set forth in respect this Article 2 and shall be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent or the Surviving Corporation in: (A) direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by, the Certificates and United States of America with a remaining term at the Uncertificated Shares time of acquisition thereof not in excess of 90 days, (B) money market accounts or certificates of deposit maturing within 90 days of the Company Cash Depositacquisition thereof and issued by a bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States of America or a State thereof having a combined capital surplus in excess of $500,000,000 (a "United States Bank"), (C) commercial paper issued by a domestic corporation and given a rating of no lower than A1 by Standard & Poor's Corporation and P1 by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. with a remaining term at the time of xxxxxxition thereof not in excess of 90 days or (D) demand deposits with any United States Bank. The earnings and interest thereon shall be paid to Parent or as Parent directs. As promptly soon as reasonably practicable (but not more than three Business Days) after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of record of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time Time, a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in effecting the surrender of a Certificate in exchange for payment of the Merger Consideration (which shall (i) be in a form reasonably acceptable to each of Parent and the Company and (ii) specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (V F Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration as promptly as practicable after the Effective Time (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Common Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock Common Shares (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the No later than ten (10) Business Day Days prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall enter into an agreement with the Exchange Agent in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Special Committee and Parent (the “Exchange Agent Agreement”) pursuant to which Parent shall appoint the Exchange Agent. At or prior to the Effective Time, Merger Sub (or Parent on behalf of Merger Sub) shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the shares represented by such Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares. Such funds may be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Pxxxxx; provided that (i) such funds shall only be invested in the manner provided in the Exchange Agent Agreement, (ii) no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the Merger Consideration payable to holders of Company Common Shares in excess entitled to receive such consideration pursuant to ‎Section 2.02(a), (iii) to the extent necessary to pay the Merger Consideration, the Surviving Corporation (or Parent on behalf of the Surviving Corporation) shall promptly cause to be provided additional funds to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of holders of Company Cash DepositCommon Shares entitled to receive such consideration and (iv) no such investment shall have a maturity that would reasonably be expected to prevent or delay payments to be made pursuant to this Agreement. Any net profit resulting from such investments or interest or income produced by such investments shall be payable to the Surviving Corporation. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective TimeTime (but no later than five (5) Business Days thereafter), Parent shall cause the Surviving Corporation to send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Common Shares entitled to receive the Merger Consideration pursuant to ‎Section 2.02(a) at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company and Parent and finalized prior to the Effective Time and which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchangeexchange (the “Letter of Transmittal”).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Sokol David L)

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Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Acceptance Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for paying the Merger Consideration as provided in Section 2.2(a). Parent shall provide (or shall cause to be provided) to the Exchange Agent, at or prior to the Effective Time, cash sufficient to pay the Merger Consideration in respect of (i) certificates representing certificated shares of Company Common Stock (the certificates representing such certificated shares, the “Certificates”) or and (ii) the uncertificated shares of Company Common Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On ) (but not, for the Business Day prior to the Closingavoidance of doubt, the Company shall deposit PSU Consideration and the Company Cash Deposit with RSU Consideration) (such cash, the “Exchange Fund”). If, for any reason (including losses) the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause Fund is inadequate to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of pay the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, the Company Cash DepositPSU Consideration and the Company RSU Consideration), Parent shall take all steps necessary to enable or cause the Surviving Corporation promptly to deposit in trust additional cash with the Exchange Agent sufficient to pay all such amounts, and Parent and the Surviving Corporation shall in any event be liable for the payment thereof. As promptly All cash deposited with the Exchange Agent shall only be used for the purposes provided in this Agreement, or as reasonably practicable otherwise agreed by the Company and Parent before the Effective Time. Promptly after the Effective Time (but in no event later than five (5) Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, send to each holder of shares of Company Common Stock at as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than Parent or any Subsidiary of Parent) a letter of transmittal transmittal, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Surviving Corporation, and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (TherapeuticsMD, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit Concurrently with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares (but not, for the avoidance of doubt, the In-the-Money Company Stock Option Merger Consideration or the Company RSU Merger Consideration to be paid in excess respect of In-the-Money Company Stock Options and Company RSUs, respectively, which will be paid in accordance with Section 3.05). All cash deposited with the Exchange Agent may not be used for any purpose not provided in this Agreement, or as otherwise agreed by the Company and Parent before the Effective Time. Any income from investment of the Company Cash Depositcash deposited with the Exchange Agent will be payable to the Surviving Corporation or as otherwise directed by Parent. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective Time (but in no event later than five (5) Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, send to each holder of shares of Company Stock at immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the Company, Parent, Merger Subsidiary, any Subsidiary of the Company, Parent or Merger Subsidiary, or holders of Dissenting Shares who have not subsequently withdrawn or lost their rights of appraisal) a letter of transmittal transmittal, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Surviving Corporation, and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Telular Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, At or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after immediately following the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares; provided, that Parent shall not be required to make available to the Exchange Agent any Merger Consideration for Dissenting Shares or to the extent that the Company has made available any amounts in excess accordance with Section 8.03(i). Such funds may be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent; provided, that (i) no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the Merger Consideration payable hereunder and following any such losses Parent shall promptly provide additional funds to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of the stockholders of the Company Cash Depositin the amount of any such losses and (ii) such investments shall only be in short-term obligations of the United States of America with maturities of no more than thirty (30) days or guaranteed by the United States of America and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America or in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Corporation, respectively. As promptly Any interest or income produced by such investments will be payable to the Surviving Corporation or Parent, as reasonably practicable Parent directs. Promptly after the Effective TimeTime (but not later than three (3) Business Days thereafter), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Lumos Networks Corp.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a commercial bank or trust company that is reasonably acceptable satisfactory to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for paying the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares to the holders of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior and shall enter into an Exchange Agent Agreement that is reasonably satisfactory to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, Agent. At or cause prior to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of Agent, for the Certificates benefit (from and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time) of the holders of shares of Company Common Stock, for payment and exchange in accordance with this Section 1.03 through the Exchange Agent, (i) book-entry shares (which, to the extent subsequently requested, shall be exchanged for certificates) representing the total number of shares of Parent Common Stock issuable as Stock Consideration and (ii) cash sufficient to pay the aggregate Cash Consideration. In addition, Parent shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Exchange Agent, from time to time as needed, cash sufficient to make payments in lieu of fractional shares payable pursuant to Section 1.06(b) and to pay any dividends or other distributions payable pursuant to Section 1.03(f). All book-entry shares and cash deposited with the Exchange Agent pursuant to this Section 1.03(a) shall herewith be referred to as the “Exchange Fund”. Promptly after the Effective Time (and in any event within two Business Days following the Closing Date), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each Person who was, immediately prior to the Effective Time, a holder of record of shares of Company Common Stock at entitled to receive payment of the Effective Time Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 1.02(a) a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title 2 Table of Contents shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchangepayment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Metropolitan Health Networks Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective TimeClosing Date, Parent shall Acquiror shall, at its sole cost and expense, appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for to act as the purpose of exchanging for exchange agent in the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the ClosingFirst Merger; provided, however, that Acquiror shall afford the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit opportunity to review any proposed Contract with the Exchange Agent (providedprior to execution, that, if and shall accept the Company’s reasonable comments thereto. Prior to the Closing does not occur on such next Business DayDate, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or Acquiror shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, mail to each holder of record of Company Stock entitled to receive a portion of the Total Consideration pursuant to Section 3.01, a letter of transmittal in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (a “Letter of Transmittal”) and instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the certificates evidencing such Company Stock, in physical or electronic form, as the case may be (the “Certificates”), to the extent any such Company Stock is represented by a Certificate, in exchange for the right to receive the applicable portion of Total Consideration payable to such holder. The Exchange Agent shall (A) on the Closing Date, issue to each holder of record of Company Stock entitled to receive a portion of the Total Consideration pursuant to Section 3.01 that has delivered a Certificate (only to the extent such Company Stock is represented by a Certificate) (together with a Letter of Transmittal duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto and customary tax forms that the Exchange Agent may reasonably require in connection therewith) at least three (3) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, the portion of the Total Consideration with respect to such Certificate (or any Company Stock not represented by a Certificate) so surrendered and the Certificate shall forthwith be canceled; and (B) following the Effective Time, with respect to any holder of record of Company Stock entitled to receive a portion of the Total Consideration pursuant to Section 3.01 that did not receive such portion of the Total Consideration pursuant to the preceding clause (A), no later than three (3) Business Days after receipt of a Certificate (only to the extent such Company Stock is represented by a Certificate) (together with a Letter of Transmittal duly completed and validly executed in accordance with the instructions thereto and any customary tax forms that the Exchange Agent may reasonably require in connection therewith), issue to the holder of such Certificate (or any Company Stock not represented by a Certificate) the portion of the Total Consideration with respect to such Certificate (or any Company Stock not represented by a Certificate) so surrendered and the Certificate shall forthwith be canceled. The Exchange Agent shall deliver the portion of the Total Consideration into which such Company Common Shares and Company Preferred Shares, as applicable, have been converted pursuant to Section 3.01(a) (after giving effect to Section 3.01(d)) in accordance with the Ownership Allocation as set forth in the Spreadsheet, electronically through book entry-delivery. Unless otherwise provided herein, no interest shall be paid or shall accrue on any portion of the Total Consideration payable upon surrender of any Certificate (or any Company Stock not represented by a Certificate). Until so surrendered, each outstanding Certificate (or any Company Stock not represented by a Certificate) that prior to the Effective Time represented shares of Company Stock at (other than for the shares to be canceled pursuant to Section 3.01(d) and Dissenting Shares and subject to Section 3.09) shall be deemed from and after the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that Time, for all purposes, to evidence only the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery right to receive the portion of the Certificates Total Consideration. If after the Effective Time, any Certificate (or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares any Company Stock not represented by a Certificate) is presented to the Exchange Agent) for use , it shall be canceled and exchanged as provided in such exchangethis Section 3.04(a).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Starco Brands, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the aggregate Merger Consideration payable in respect thereof (i) certificates representing shares of Company Capital Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Capital Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after At the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit and make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares (but not, for the avoidance of doubt, the Dissenting Shares, the Company Option Merger Consideration or the Company RSU Merger Consideration) (the “Exchange Fund”). All cash deposited with the Exchange Agent shall only be used for the purposes provided in excess this Agreement, or as otherwise agreed by the Company and Parent before the Effective Time. Any income from investment of the Company Cash DepositExchange Fund will be payable to the Surviving Corporation. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective Time (but in no event later than five Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, send to each holder of shares of Company Capital Stock at the Effective Time (other than the Company, Parent, Merger Subsidiary, any wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Company or Parent, or holders of Dissenting Shares who have not subsequently withdrawn or lost their rights of appraisal) a letter of transmittal transmittal, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Surviving Corporation, and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates (or affidavits of loss in lieu thereof as provided in Section 1.7) or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Connecture Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess Shares. Such funds may be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent; provided that (i) no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the Merger Consideration payable hereunder, and, following any losses, Parent shall promptly provide additional funds to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of the stockholders of the Company Cash Depositin the amount of any such losses and (ii) such investments shall only be in short-term obligations of the United States of America with maturities of no more than 30 days or guaranteed by the United States of America and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America or in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Corporation, respectively. As promptly Any interest or income produced by such investments will be payable to the Surviving Corporation or Parent, as reasonably practicable Parent directs. Promptly after the Effective TimeTime (but not later than three Business Days thereafter), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Zep Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess Shares. Such funds may be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent; provided that (i) no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the Merger Consideration payable hereunder and following any losses if such funds are inadequate to pay the amounts to which holders of Company Stock are entitled pursuant to this Article 2, then Parent shall promptly provide additional funds to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of the stockholders of the Company Cash Depositin the amount of any such deficiency and (ii) such investments shall only be in short-term obligations of the United States of America with maturities of no more than 30 days or guaranteed by the United States of America and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America or in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Standard & Poor’s Corporation or Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc., respectively. Any interest or income produced by such investments will be payable to the Surviving Corporation or Parent, as Parent directs. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective TimeTime (but no later than five Business Days thereafter), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Intl Fcstone Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Acceptance Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for paying the Merger Consideration as provided in Section 2.2(a). Parent shall provide (or shall cause to be provided) to the Exchange Agent, at or prior to the Effective Time, cash sufficient to pay the Merger Consideration in respect of (i) certificates representing certificated shares of Company Common Stock (the certificates representing such certificated shares, the “Certificates”) or and (ii) the uncertificated shares of Company Common Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On ) (but not, for the Business Day prior to the Closingavoidance of doubt, the Company shall deposit RSU Merger Consideration) (such cash, the Company Cash Deposit with “Exchange Fund”). If, for any reason (including losses) the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause Fund is inadequate to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of pay the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, the Company Cash DepositRSU Merger Consideration), Parent shall take all steps necessary to enable or cause the Surviving Corporation promptly to deposit in trust additional cash with the Exchange Agent sufficient to pay all such amounts, and Parent and the Surviving Corporation shall in any event be liable for the payment thereof. As promptly All cash deposited with the Exchange Agent shall only be used for the purposes provided in this Agreement, or as reasonably practicable otherwise agreed by the Company and Parent before the Effective Time. Promptly after the Effective Time (but in no event later than five (5) Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, send to each holder of shares Certificates as of Company Stock at immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than Parent or any Subsidiary of Parent) a letter of transmittal transmittal, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Surviving Corporation, and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, no record holder of Uncertificated Shares will be required to deliver an executed letter of transmittal to the Exchange Agent in order to receive the payment that such holder is entitled to receive pursuant to Section 2.3 with respect of such Uncertificated Shares.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Chembio Diagnostics, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to deposit in cash with the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of all of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares representing shares of Company Stock entitled to payment pursuant to Section 2.02(a) (collectively, the “Aggregate Merger Consideration”). For the avoidance of doubt, such amounts on deposit with the Exchange Agent shall not be used for any purpose other than to fund payments due pursuant to Section 2.02(a). The Aggregate Merger Consideration deposited with the Exchange Agent shall, pending its disbursement to such holders, be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent; provided that such investments shall be in excess obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Mxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s respectively, or in money market funds having a rating in the highest investment granted by a recognized credit rating agency at the time of the Company Cash Depositinvestment. As promptly Any net profit resulting from, or interest or income produced by, such amounts on deposit with the Exchange Agent will be payable to Parent or as reasonably practicable Parent otherwise directs. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Goldman Sachs Group Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”"EXCHANGE AGENT") for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”"CERTIFICATES") or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (for the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior Merger Consideration, and Parent and Exchange Agent shall enter into an exchange agreement which shall, in form and substance, be reasonably acceptable to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause Company. Prior to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available deposit or cause to be deposited with the Exchange Agent in a separate fund established for the benefit of the holders of shares of Common Stock, cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration required to be paid in respect for all of the Certificates at the Effective Time. Any cash deposited with the Exchange Agent shall not be used for any purpose other than as set forth in this Article 2 and shall be invested by the Uncertificated Shares Exchange Agent as directed by Parent or the Surviving Corporation in: (A) direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States of America with a remaining term at the time of acquisition thereof not in excess of 90 days, (B) money market accounts or certificates of deposit maturing within 90 days of the Company Cash Depositacquisition thereof and issued by a bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States of America or a State thereof having a combined capital surplus in excess of $500,000,000 (a "UNITED STATES BANK"), (C) commercial paper issued by a domestic corporation and given a rating of no lower than A1 by Standard & Poor's Corporation and P1 by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. with a remaining term at the time of xxxxxxxtion thereof not in excess of 90 days or (D) demand deposits with any United States Bank. The earnings and interest thereon shall be paid to Parent or as Parent directs. As promptly soon as reasonably practicable (but not more than five Business Days) after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of record of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time Time, a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in effecting the surrender of a Certificate in exchange for payment of the applicable Merger Consideration (which shall (i) be in a form reasonably acceptable to each of Parent and the Company and (ii) specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Sylvan Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an Computershare Trust Company, N.A. as the exchange agent reasonably acceptable (or such other nationally recognized exchange agent agreed to between the Company parties hereto) (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated ); provided, however, that any references herein to “Certificates” are deemed to include references to book-entry account statements relating to the ownership of shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”)Common Stock. On the Business Day At or prior to the ClosingEffective Time, the and except with respect to per share Merger Consideration payable pursuant to Company Restricted Stock Awards (which are governed by Section 2.06(b)), Parent shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit deposit, or shall cause to be deposited, with the Exchange Agent the aggregate per share Merger Consideration (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on “Payment Fund”). To the extent such next Business Dayfund diminishes for any reason below the level required to make prompt payment of the Merger Consideration, Parent will returnshall promptly replace or restore, or cause to be returnedreplaced or restored, the lost portion of such Company Cash Deposit fund so as to ensure that it is, at all times, maintained at a level sufficient to make such payments. The Payment Fund shall be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent; provided that (i) no such investment or losses thereon shall relieve Parent from making the payments required by this Article 2 or affect the amount of Merger Consideration payable hereunder, and following any losses Parent shall promptly provide additional funds to the Company on Exchange Agent in the second Business Day after amount of any such deposit)losses, (ii) no such investment shall have maturities that could prevent or delay payments to be made pursuant to this Agreement and (iii) such investments shall be in short-term obligations of the United States with maturities of no more than 30 days, or guaranteed by, and backed by the full faith and credit of, the United States. Any and all interest or other amounts earned with respect to such funds shall become part of the Payment Fund, and any amounts in excess of the amounts payable hereunder shall be promptly returned to either Parent or the Surviving Corporation, as directed by Parent. The Company Cash Deposit Payment Fund shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall not be used solely for purposes any other purpose. The Surviving Corporation shall (and Parent shall cause the Surviving Corporation to) pay all charges and expenses, including those of paying a portion the Exchange Agent, in connection with the exchange of shares of Company Common Stock and the payment of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of such shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchangeCommon Stock.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Parexel International Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent Buyer shall appoint an agent agent, reasonably acceptable satisfactory to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”"EXCHANGE AGENT") for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”"CERTIFICATES"). On the Business Day prior Prior to the ClosingEffective Time, the Company Buyer shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit or cause to be deposited with the Exchange Agent (providedin a separate fund established for the benefit of the holders of shares of Company Common Stock, that, if cash sufficient to pay the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause aggregate Merger Consideration required to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to paid for all of the Company on Certificates at the second Business Day after such deposit)Effective Time. The Company Cash Deposit Any cash deposited with the Exchange Agent shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall not be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration any purpose other than as set forth in accordance with this Article 2 and shall be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Buyer or the Surviving Corporation in: (A) direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States of America with a remaining term at the time of acquisition thereof not be used to satisfy any other obligation in excess of 90 days, (B) money market accounts or certificates of deposit maturing within 90 days of the Company acquisition thereof and issued by a bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States of America or a State thereof having a combined capital surplus in excess of $500,000,000 (a "UNITED STATES BANK"), (C) commercial paper issued by a domestic corporation and given a rating of no lower than A1 by Standard & Poor's Corporation and P1 by Xxxxx'x Investors Service, Inc. with a remaining term at the time of acquisition thereof not in excess of 90 days or (D) demand deposits with any of its SubsidiariesUnited States Bank. The earnings and interest thereon shall be paid to Buyer or as Buyer directs. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash Time (but in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable no event later than seven Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent Buyer shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of record of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time Time, a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Charter One Financial Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a United States bank and trust company reasonably acceptable to the Company as agent (the “Exchange Paying Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the The Company and Parent shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit enter into a Paying Agent agreement with the Exchange Paying Agent (providedwhich agreement shall set forth the duties, that, if responsibilities and obligations of the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit Paying Agent consistent with the terms of this Agreement and otherwise reasonably acceptable to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its SubsidiariesParent. Promptly after the Effective TimeTime on the Closing Date, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Paying Agent, as needed, the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares, in the aggregate, in an amount sufficient to pay the Merger Consideration required to be paid by the Paying Agent in accordance with this Agreement (such cash, the “Consideration Fund”). In addition, Parent shall make available as necessary cash in an amount sufficient for payment of any dividends or distributions declared, but not paid, by the Company prior to the Acceptance Time in respect of the Shares in excess accordance with this Agreement. In the event the Consideration Fund shall be insufficient to pay the Merger Consideration (including on account of any Merger Consideration returned to Parent pursuant to Section 3.03(g)), Parent shall promptly deliver, or cause to be delivered, additional funds to the Company Cash DepositPaying Agent in an amount that is equal to the deficiency required to make such payments. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective Time (and in any event within two Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Paying Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions in customary form (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Paying Agent) for use in such exchange, the form and substance of such letter of transmittal and instructions shall be reasonably agreed to by Parent and the Company and prepared prior to the Closing.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (AdvancePierre Foods Holdings, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On ) and exchanging the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Warrant Consideration for each share of Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit Stock subject to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit)Warrants. The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used At or prior to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares and the Warrant Consideration to be paid in excess respect of the Company Cash DepositWarrants (but not, for the avoidance of doubt, the In-the-Money Company Stock Option Merger Consideration or the Company RSU Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of In-the-Money Company Stock Options and Company RSUs, respectively). As promptly All cash deposited with the Exchange Agent may not be used for any purpose not provided in this Agreement, or as reasonably practicable otherwise agreed by the Company and Parent before the Effective Time. Any income from investment of the Exchange Fund will be payable to the Surviving Corporation. Promptly after the Effective Time (but in no event later than five Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time (other than the Company, Parent, Merger Subsidiary, any Subsidiary of the Company or Parent, or holders of Dissenting Shares who have not subsequently withdrawn or lost their rights of appraisal) a letter of transmittal transmittal, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Surviving Corporation, and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Blue Coat Systems Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or and (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will returnPrior to, or cause to be returnedsubstantially concurrently with, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available (A) to the Exchange Agent Agent, cash in an amount U.S. dollars sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares pursuant to ‎Section 2.02(a) and (B) to the Company, cash in excess U.S. dollars sufficient to pay the aggregate amount in accordance with ‎Section 2.05 for all Company Equity Awards and Company Cash Incentive Awards. Such funds held by the Exchange Agent may be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Pxxxxx; provided that (x) no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the Merger Consideration payable hereunder and following any losses Parent shall promptly provide additional funds to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of the stockholders of the Company Cash Depositin the amount of any such losses and (y) such investments shall only be in short-term obligations of the United States of America with maturities of no more than 30 days or guaranteed by the United States of America. As promptly Any interest, gain or other income produced by such investments will be payable to the Surviving Corporation or Parent, as reasonably practicable Parent directs. Promptly after the Effective TimeTime (but no later than two (2) Business Days thereafter), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock represented by Certificates at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange and, in the case of Uncertificated Shares, instructions in customary form for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable (subject to the Company Company’s prior approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) a commercial bank or trust company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging Certificates or Uncertificated Company Shares for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares or the consideration described in Section 3.05, as applicable. As of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit with the Exchange Agent, for the benefit of the holders of Company Shares (other than Company Excluded Shares), for exchange in accordance with this Section through the Exchange Agent, securities representing shares of Parent Common Stock issuable and payable pursuant to Section 3.01 or Section 3.05, as applicable, in exchange for outstanding Company Shares (other than Company Excluded Shares) in respect of the Stock Consideration to be paid in the Merger or the consideration described in Section 3.05, as applicable, the cash necessary to pay for the aggregate Cash Consideration to be paid pursuant to this Article 3 and, after the Effective Time, if applicable, any cash and dividends or other distribution with respect to the Parent Common Stock to be issued or to be paid pursuant to this Article 3 (together, the “Exchange Fund”). If a Dissenting Stockholder effectively withdraws its demand for, or loses its rights to, appraisal pursuant to Section 262 of the DGCL with respect to any Dissenting Shares, (i) such shares of Company Common Stock shall cease to be Company Excluded Shares and (ii) Parent shall make available or cause to be made available to the Exchange Agent cash (A)(1) additional funds in an amount sufficient equal to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration the product of (x) the number of Dissenting Shares for which such Dissenting Stockholder has withdrawn its demand for, or lost its rights to, appraisal pursuant to be paid in respect Section 262 of the Certificates DGCL and (y) the Uncertificated Cash Consideration and (2) additional shares of Parent Common Stock equal to the product of (x) the number of Dissenting Shares in excess for which such Dissenting Stockholder has withdrawn its demand for, or lost its rights to, appraisal pursuant to Section 262 of the Company Cash DepositDGCL and (y) the Stock Consideration or (B) additional shares of Parent Common Stock equal to the product of (x) the number of Dissenting Shares for which such Dissenting Stockholder has withdrawn its demand for, or lost its rights to, appraisal pursuant to Section 262 of the DGCL and (y) the consideration described in Section 3.05, as applicable. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective TimeTime (and in any event within three business days), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Company Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Kbw, Inc.)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) to act as the agent for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration Consideration: (i) certificates representing the Certificates or (ii) book-entry shares which immediately prior to the Effective Time represented the shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Book-Entry Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available deposit, or cause the Surviving Entity to deposit, with the Exchange Agent cash in an amount Agent, sufficient funds to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid that is payable in respect of all of the shares of Company Common Stock represented by the Certificates and the Uncertificated Book-Entry Shares (the “Payment Fund”) in excess amounts and at the times necessary for such payments. If for any reason (including losses) the Payment Fund is inadequate to pay the amounts to which holders of shares shall be entitled under Section 3.01(b), Parent shall take all steps necessary to enable or cause the Surviving Entity promptly to deposit in trust additional cash with the Exchange Agent sufficient to make all payments required under Section 3.01(b), and Parent and the Surviving Entity shall in any event be liable for the payment thereof. The Payment Fund shall not be used for any other purpose. The Surviving Entity shall pay all charges and expenses, including those of the Exchange Agent, in connection with the exchange of shares of Company Cash DepositCommon Stock for the Merger Consideration. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective TimeTime (but, in any event, within five (5) Business Days thereafter), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each record holder of shares of Company Common Stock at immediately prior to the Effective Time Time, a letter of transmittal and instructions in customary form (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Book-Entry Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Tradestation Group Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Merger Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a commercial bank or trust company reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) and enter into an exchange agent agreement with the Exchange Agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent Agreement”) for the purpose of exchanging (i) Certificates or (ii) Uncertificated Shares for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing payable in respect of the shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”)Common Stock. On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion As of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit with the Exchange Agent, for the benefit of the holders of shares of Company Common Stock, for exchange in accordance with this Section 2.04 through the Exchange Agent, (x) certificates (or evidence of shares in book-entry form) representing the shares of Parent Common Stock issuable pursuant to Section 2.03(a) in exchange for outstanding shares of Company Common Stock, (y) cash sufficient to pay the aggregate Cash Consideration payable pursuant to Section 2.03(a) and (z) New CVR Certificates representing the New CVRs issuable pursuant to Section 2.03(a) and the New CVR Agreement. Parent agrees to make available available, directly or indirectly, to the Exchange Agent from time to time as needed additional cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration any dividends or other distributions to be paid which such holders are entitled pursuant to Section 2.04(f) and cash in respect lieu of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess any fractional share of the Company Cash DepositParent Common Stock to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Section 2.08. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Merger Effective TimeTime (and in no event more than two (2) Business Days following the Closing Date), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Common Stock at the Merger Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company and substantially finalized prior to the Merger Effective Time and which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.. All certificates (or evidence of shares in book-entry form) representing shares of Parent Common Stock and New CVR Certificates and cash deposited with the Exchange Agent pursuant to this Section 2.04 shall be referred to in this Agreement as the “Exchange Fund”. Parent shall cause the Exchange Agent to deliver the Merger Consideration contemplated to be issued or paid pursuant to this Article II out of the Exchange Fund. The Exchange Fund shall not be used for any other purpose. The Exchange Agent shall invest any cash included in the Exchange Fund as directed by Parent; provided that such cash shall only be invested in the manner provided in the Exchange Agent Agreement; and provided, further, that no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the Merger Consideration payable to holders of Company Common Stock entitled to receive such consideration or cash in lieu of fractional interests; provided, further, that to the extent necessary to pay the Merger Consideration, Parent shall promptly cause to be provided additional funds to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of holders of Company Common Stock entitled to receive such consideration in the amount of any such losses. Any interest and other income resulting from such investments shall be the property of, and paid to, Parent upon termination of the Exchange Fund. 21

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Celgene Corp /De/)

Surrender and Payment. (ac) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior Prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the shares of Company Stock represented by Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess Shares. Such funds may be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent; provided that (i) no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the Merger Consideration payable hereunder and following any losses Parent shall promptly provide additional funds to the Exchange Agent for the benefit of the shareholders of the Company Cash Depositin the amount of any such losses and (ii) such investments shall only be in short-term obligations of the United States of America with maturities of no more than 30 days or guaranteed by the United States of America and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America or in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Standard & Poor’s Corporation or Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc., respectively. As promptly Any interest or income produced by such investments will be payable to the Surviving Corporation or Parent, as reasonably practicable Parent directs. The parties acknowledge and agree that such funds are owned by Parent for Tax purposes, until paid pursuant to the terms hereof and, accordingly, any income earned on such amounts will be treated as income of Parent. Promptly after the Effective TimeTime (but not later than two Business Days thereafter), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time notice advising such holder of the effectiveness of the Merger, which notice shall include appropriate transmittal instructions (including, if applicable, a letter of transmittal and instructions (transmittal), which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) , for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Raven Industries Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent agent, reasonably acceptable satisfactory to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior Prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available deposit or cause to be deposited with the Exchange Agent in a separate fund established for the benefit of the holders of shares of Company Common Stock, cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration required to be paid in respect for all of the Certificates at the Effective Time. Any cash deposited with the Exchange Agent shall not be used for any purpose other than as set forth in this Article 2 and shall be invested by the Uncertificated Shares Exchange Agent as directed by Parent or the Surviving Corporation in: (A) direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States of America with a remaining term at the time of acquisition thereof not in excess of 90 days, (B) money market accounts or certificates of deposit maturing within 90 days of the Company Cash Depositacquisition thereof and issued by a bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States of America or a State thereof having a combined capital surplus in excess of $500,000,000 (a “United States Bank”), (C) commercial paper issued by a domestic corporation and given a rating of no lower than A1 by Standard & Poor’s Corporation and P1 by Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. with a remaining term at the time of acquisition thereof not in excess of 90 days or (D) demand deposits with any United States Bank. As promptly The earnings and interest thereon shall be paid to Parent or as reasonably practicable Parent directs. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of record of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time Time, a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Morgan Stanley)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent Newco shall appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration Consideration, (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Aspen Shares (the each a CertificatesCertificate”) or (ii) uncertificated shares Aspen Shares which immediately prior to the Effective Time were registered to a holder on the stock transfer books of Company Stock Aspen (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the ClosingEffective Time, the Company Newco shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will returndeposit, or cause to be returneddeposited, such Company Cash Deposit to with the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely Exchange Agent, for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration exchange in accordance with this Article 2 Section 2.05 through the Exchange Agent, (i) evidence of shares in book-entry form representing the shares of Newco Stock issuable pursuant to Section 2.04 and shall not be used (ii) cash in immediately available funds in an amount sufficient for the payment of all cash amounts payable pursuant to satisfy Section 2.04. Newco agrees to make promptly available, directly or indirectly, to the Exchange Agent from time to time as needed additional cash sufficient to pay any dividends or other obligation distributions to which holders of the Company or Aspen Shares are entitled pursuant to Section 2.05(f) and cash in lieu of any fractional shares of its SubsidiariesNewco Stock to which such holders are entitled pursuant to Section 2.11. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash Time and in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable any event within three Business Days after the Effective TimeClosing Date, Parent Newco shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Aspen Shares represented by a Certificate at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange AgentAgent and which shall otherwise be in customary form and shall include customary provisions with respect to delivery of an “agent’s message” regarding the book-entry transfer of Uncertificated Shares) for use in such exchange. All evidence of shares of Newco Stock in book-entry form and cash deposited with the Exchange Agent pursuant to this Section 2.05 shall be referred to in this Agreement as the “Exchange Fund.” Newco shall cause the Exchange Agent to deliver the Merger Consideration out of the Exchange Fund in accordance herewith. The Exchange Fund shall not be used for any other purpose. The Exchange Agent shall invest any cash included in the Exchange Fund as directed by Newco. Any interest and other income resulting from such investments shall be the property of, and paid to, Newco upon termination of the Exchange Fund.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Transaction Agreement and Plan of Merger (Aspen Technology Inc /De/)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or and (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with Parent and the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if shall enter into an exchange agent agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Parent and the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit)Company. The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Agent, as needed, the Stock Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares Shares. Parent shall deposit or cause to be deposited with the Exchange Agent cash in an amount equal to the Cash Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares, which amount shall represent the maximum Cash Consideration payable in connection with the First Merger assuming no holder of Company Stock shall perfect its appraisal rights. Any cash deposited with the Exchange Agent to pay the Cash Consideration shall be deposited in a separate fund established for the benefit of the holders of Company Stock and shall not be used for any purpose other than as set forth in this Article 3. Such cash shall be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent in: (A) direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by, the Xxxxxx Xxxxxx xx Xxxxxxx with a remaining term at the time of acquisition thereof not in excess of 90 days, (B) money market accounts or certificates of deposit maturing within 90 days of the Company Cash Depositacquisition thereof and issued by a bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States of America or a State thereof having a combined capital surplus in excess of $500,000,000 (a “United States Bank”), (C) commercial paper issued by a domestic corporation and given a rating of no lower than A1 by Standard & Poor’s Corporation and P1 by Mxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. with a remaining term at the time of acquisition thereof not in excess of 90 days or (D) demand deposits with any United States Bank. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions in form reasonably satisfactory to Parent and the Company (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange; provided, that any such letter of transmittal and instructions shall be sent to holders of Uncertificated Shares only to the extent determined necessary by Parent, the Company and the Exchange Agent to effect the transactions contemplated hereby.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Inveresk Research Group Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent Buyer shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”"EXCHANGE AGENT") for the purpose of exchanging certificates representing Shares for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”)Consideration. On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent Buyer will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash Agent, in an amount sufficient such amounts as may be needed from time to pay all remaining aggregate time, the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash DepositShares. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall Buyer will send, or shall will cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in such exchange (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated certificates representing Shares to the Exchange Agent). (b) Each holder of Shares that have been converted into a right to receive the Merger Consideration, upon surrender to the Exchange Agent of a certificate or certificates representing such Shares, together with a properly completed letter of transmittal covering such Shares, will be entitled to receive the Merger Consideration payable in respect of such Shares. From and after the Effective Time, all shares which have been so converted shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be canceled and retired and each such certificate shall, after the Effective Time, represent for use all purposes, only the right to receive such Merger Consideration. From and after the Effective Time, the holders of Shares outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall cease to have any rights with respect to such Shares except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or by applicable law. All cash paid upon the surrender of certificates in accordance with the terms of this Section 1.03 shall be deemed to have been paid in full satisfaction of all rights pertaining to the Shares previously represented by such exchangecertificates. (c) If any portion of the Merger Consideration is to be paid to a Person (as defined below) other than the registered holder of the Shares represented by the certificate or certificates surrendered in exchange therefor, it shall be a condition to such payment that the certificate or certificates so surrendered shall be properly endorsed or otherwise be in proper form for transfer and that the Person requesting such payment shall pay to the Exchange Agent any transfer or other taxes required as a result of such payment to a Person other than the registered holder of such Shares or establish to the satisfaction of the Exchange Agent that such tax has been paid or is not payable. For purposes of this Agreement, "PERSON" means an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, an association, a trust or any other entity or organization, including a government or political subdivision or any agency or instrumentality thereof. (d) After the Effective Time, the stock transfer books of the Company shall be closed and there shall be no further registration of transfers of Shares. If, after the Effective Time, certificates representing Shares are presented to the Surviving Corporation, they shall be canceled and exchanged for the consideration provided for, and in accordance with the procedures set forth, in this Article 1. (e) Any portion of the Merger Consideration made available to the Exchange Agent pursuant to Section 1.03(a) that remains unclaimed by the holders of Shares twelve months after the Effective Time shall be returned to Buyer, upon demand, and any such holder who has not exchanged his Shares for the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Section prior to that time shall thereafter look only to Buyer for payment of the Merger Consideration in respect of his Shares. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall not A-2 7 be liable to any holder of Shares for any amount paid to a public official pursuant to applicable abandoned property laws. Any amounts remaining unclaimed by holders of Shares two years after the Effective Time (or such earlier date immediately prior to such time as such amounts would otherwise escheat to or become property of any governmental entity) shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, become the property of Buyer free and clear of any claims or interest of any Person previously entitled thereto. (f) Any portion of the Merger Consideration made available to the Exchange Agent pursuant to Section 1.03(a) to pay for Shares for which appraisal rights have been perfected shall be returned to Buyer, upon demand. SECTION 1.04.

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Samples: Annex a Agreement and Plan of Merger (Chemed Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Timemailing of the Proxy Statement (as defined in Section 4.4), Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable satisfactory to the Company (the "Exchange Agent") for the purpose of exchanging for certificates representing Shares for, and distributing to holders of In-The-Money Options and the Warrant, the Merger Consideration. Parent shall, or shall cause Merger Sub to, make available to the Exchange Agent, as soon as reasonably practicable as of or after the Effective Time, (i) except as set forth in the next sentence of this Section 2.2(a), certificates representing the Merger Consideration (iissuable pursuant to Section 2.1(c) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (in exchange for outstanding Shares, pursuant to Section 2.4(a) in exchange for In-The-Money Options and pursuant to Section 2.4(b) in exchange for the “Certificates”) or Warrant, (ii) uncertificated cash in an amount sufficient to make payments for fractional shares required pursuant to Section 2.2(c) and (iii) any dividends or distributions to which holders of certificates may be entitled pursuant to Section 2.2(d), which funds shall not be used by the Exchange Agent for any other purpose. Notwithstanding the second sentence of this Section 2.2(a), (x) the certificates representing the shares of Company Parent Common Stock comprising the Escrow Amount (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company as defined in Section 2.5) shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit not be deposited with the Exchange Agent but shall instead be deposited with the Escrow Agent (provided, that, if as defined in Section 2.5) and (y) the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, shares of Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to Common Stock comprising the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration Option Tax Shares (as defined in accordance with this Article 2 and Section 2.6(b) shall not be used deposited with the Exchange Agent but shall be deposited with the Designated Broker (as defined in Section 2.6(b)). For purposes of determining the aggregate Merger Consideration to satisfy any other obligation be made available to the Exchange Agent, Parent shall assume that no holder of the Company or any of its SubsidiariesShares will perfect appraisal rights with respect to such Shares. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall Surviving Corporation will send, or shall will cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at Shares immediately prior to the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in such exchange (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated certificates representing Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange).

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Usa Interactive)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent Merger Sub shall appoint an as agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) a commercial bank or trust company, reasonably acceptable to the Company, for the purpose of exchanging certificates representing Shares for the Merger Consideration which holders of such certificates are entitled to receive pursuant to this Article 1. Immediately prior to the Effective Time, Merger Sub shall deposit in trust with the Exchange Agent, cash or immediately available funds in an aggregate amount equal to the product of: (i) certificates representing shares the total number of Shares outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the Shares owned by Merger Sub or the Company Stock (and any direct or indirect subsidiary of Merger Sub or the “Certificates”) or Company); multiplied by (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock the Merger Consideration (such amount being hereinafter referred to as the “Uncertificated SharesPayment Fund”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company The Payment Fund shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Merger Sub (providedso long as such directions do not impair the rights of the holders of Shares) in Permitted Investments, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause and any net earnings with respect thereto shall be paid to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit)Merger Sub as and when requested by Merger Sub. The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely Exchange Agent shall, pursuant to irrevocable instructions, make the payments referred to in Section 1.3(b) out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and Payment Fund. The Payment Fund shall not be used to satisfy for any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiariespurpose except as provided herein. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall Sub will send, or shall will cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares record of Company Stock at Shares which immediately prior to the Effective Time were outstanding, other than holders of Shares canceled and retired pursuant to Section 1.2(b) hereof: (i) a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in such exchange (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent); and (ii) instructions for use in such exchangeeffecting the surrender of Shares for payment therefor (the “Exchange Instructions”). If for any reason (including losses), the Payment Fund is inadequate to pay the amounts to which the holders of record of Shares which, immediately prior to the Effective Time were outstanding (other than holders of Shares canceled and retired pursuant to Section 1.2(b) hereof), Parent shall take all actions necessary to cause the Surviving Corporation promptly to deposit in trust with the Exchange Agent, additional cash sufficient to make all payments required to be made to the holders of Shares which immediately prior to the Effective Time were outstanding (other than holders of Shares canceled and retired pursuant to Section 1.2(b) hereof) and Parent and the Surviving Corporation shall, in any event, be liable for payment thereof.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Medialink Worldwide Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”), in each case for the aggregate Merger Consideration payable to each holder of shares of Company Stock. On the Business Day Immediately prior to the ClosingEffective Time, the Company shall have Freely Available Cash in an amount not less than the sum of (x) $165.0 million and (y) the aggregate amount received by the Company pursuant to the exercise of Company Stock Options after the date of this Agreement and before the Effective Time (such sum, the “Company Payable Merger Consideration”) available to (A) make the Company Cash Deposit and (B) pay the Option Payment and the RSA Payment. Immediately prior to the Effective Time, the Company shall deposit with the Exchange Agent, for the benefit of the holders of shares of Company Stock outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, for payment through the Exchange Agent in accordance with this Section 2.03, an amount equal to the Company Payable Merger Consideration less the sum of the Option Payment and the RSA Payment (together with the Additional Company Deposit, the “Company Cash Deposit Deposit”). The Company may make an additional deposit of Freely Available Cash which has not been reserved to pay the Option Payment and the RSA Payment with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such “Additional Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such depositDeposit”). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely and exclusively for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares Table of Contents and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation obligations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly If the Effective Time does not occur by the second Business Day after the Company deposits the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent, the Exchange Agent shall by the third Business Day after such deposit refund the Company Cash Deposit to the Company by wire transfer of immediately available funds. Immediately prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in Agent, for the benefit of the holders of Company Stock outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, an amount sufficient equal to pay all remaining aggregate (a) the Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess less (b) the amount of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly The funds provided to the Exchange Agent pursuant to this Section 2.03 are referred to herein as reasonably practicable the “Exchange Fund”. Within two Business Days after the Effective TimeClosing Date, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Netiq Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior Following the date hereof and prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall shall, appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for to act as the purpose of exchanging for exchange agent in the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) Merger. At or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after before the Effective Time, Parent shall make available to deposit with the Exchange Agent (i) a cash amount in an amount sufficient immediately available funds equal to pay all remaining aggregate Merger the Cash Consideration and (ii) the number of shares of Parent Common Stock equal to be paid in respect the Stock Consideration. Promptly after the appointment of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess of the Company Cash Deposit. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the Effective TimeExchange Agent, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, mail to each holder of shares record of Company Stock at Shares as of immediately prior to the Effective Time entitled to receive Aggregate Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 2.5, a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall be in the form and substance reasonably acceptable to Parent and the Company) (a “Letter of Transmittal”) and which shall (i) have customary representations and warranties as to title, authorization, execution and delivery, (ii) have a customary release of all claims against Parent and the Company arising out of or related to such holder’s ownership of Company Shares, (iii) specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title to the certificates evidencing such Company Shares (the “Certificates”), to the extent such Company Shares are certificated, shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent, (iv) include instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the Certificates pursuant to the Letter of Transmittal and (v) permit each Stockholder to allocate, on a share-by-share or “block” basis, those Company Shares exchanged for such exchangeholder’s share of the Cash Consideration.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (INSU Acquisition Corp. II)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent a United States bank and trust company reasonably acceptable to the Company as agent (the “Exchange Paying Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock Shares (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On The Company and Parent shall enter into a paying agent agreement with the Business Day Paying Agent which agreement shall set forth the duties, responsibilities and obligations of the Paying Agent consistent with the terms of this Agreement and otherwise reasonably acceptable to the Company and Parent prior to the Closing, Acceptance Time. On the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion date of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective TimeClosing, Parent shall make available deposit with the Paying Agent (or shall cause the Company to deposit with the Exchange Agent Paying Agent), cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining the aggregate Offer Price payable pursuant to Section 2.01(e) and the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares (such cash, the “Consideration Fund”). In the event the Consideration Fund shall be insufficient to pay the Merger Consideration (including on account of any Merger Consideration returned to Parent pursuant to Section 3.03(g)), Parent shall promptly deliver, or cause to be delivered (including by causing the Surviving Corporation, following the Effective Time, to deliver), additional funds to the Paying Agent in excess of an amount that is equal to the Company Cash Depositdeficiency required to make such payments. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective Time (and in any event within three (3) Business Days after the Effective Time), Parent the Company shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Paying Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time (other than Parent or Merger Sub), a letter of transmittal and instructions in customary form (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Paying Agent) for use in such exchange, with the form and substance of such letter of transmittal and instructions to be reasonably agreed to by Parent and the Company and prepared prior to the Acceptance Time.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Goodrich Petroleum Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company and Parent (the “Exchange Agent”) to act as the agent for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration for (i) certificates representing the Certificates or (ii) book-entry shares which immediately prior to the Effective Time represented the shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Book-Entry Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available deposit, or cause the Surviving Corporation to deposit, with the Exchange Agent cash in an amount Agent, sufficient funds to pay all remaining the aggregate Merger Consideration to be paid that is payable in respect of all of the shares of Company Common Stock (“Shares”) represented by the Certificates and the Uncertificated Book-Entry Shares (the “Payment Fund”) in excess amounts and at the times necessary for such payments. The Exchange Agent shall invest the Payment Fund as directed by Parent; provided, that such investments shall be in obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America or in commercial paper obligations rated “A-1” or “P-1” or better by Mxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Corporation, respectively, or a combination of the Company Cash Depositforegoing and, in any such case, no such instrument shall have a maturity exceeding three (3) months. As Any interest and other income resulting from such investments shall be paid to, or as directed by, Parent. If for any reason (including losses) the Payment Fund is inadequate to pay the amounts to which holders of shares shall be entitled under Section 3.01(b), Parent shall take all steps necessary to enable or cause the Surviving Corporation promptly as reasonably practicable to deposit in trust additional cash with the Exchange Agent sufficient to make all payments required under this Agreement, and Parent and the Surviving Corporation shall in any event be liable for the payment thereof. The Payment Fund shall not be used for any other purpose. The Surviving Corporation shall pay all charges and expenses, including those of the Exchange Agent, in connection with the exchange of Shares for the Merger Consideration. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each record holder of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time Time, a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Book-Entry Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Lca Vision Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) and enter into an exchange agent agreement with the Exchange Agent for the purpose of exchanging (in each case, other than Excluded Shares and Hook Stock Shares) for the Merger Consideration Consideration, (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the each a CertificatesCertificate”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock which immediately prior to the Effective Time were registered to a holder on the stock transfer books of the Company (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day At or prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit with the Exchange Agent, for the benefit of the holders of shares of Company Stock, for exchange in accordance with this Section 2.06 through the Exchange Agent, (i) evidence of shares in book-entry form representing the shares of Parent Common Stock issuable pursuant to Section 2.04 and (ii) cash in immediately available funds in an amount sufficient for the payment of all cash amounts payable pursuant to Section 2.04. Parent agrees to make available promptly available, directly or indirectly, to the Exchange Agent from time to time as needed additional cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration any dividends or other distributions to be paid which holders of Company Stock are entitled pursuant to Section 2.06(f) and cash in respect lieu of the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess any fractional shares of the Company Cash DepositParent Common Stock to which such holders are entitled pursuant to Section 2.09. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective TimeTime and in any event within three (3) Business Days after the Closing Date, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock represented by a Certificate at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange AgentAgent and which shall otherwise be in customary form and shall include customary provisions with respect to delivery of an “agent’s message” regarding the book-entry transfer of Uncertificated Shares) for use in such exchange. All evidence of shares of Parent Common Stock in book-entry form and cash deposited with the Exchange Agent pursuant to this Section 2.06 shall be referred to in this Agreement as the “Exchange Fund.” Parent shall cause the Exchange Agent to deliver the Merger Consideration contemplated to be issued or paid pursuant to this Article 2 out of the Exchange Fund in accordance herewith. The Exchange Fund shall not be used for any other purpose. The Exchange Agent shall invest any cash included in the Exchange Fund as directed by Parent; provided that no such investment or losses thereon shall affect the dividends or other distributions to which holders of Company Stock are entitled pursuant to Section 2.06(f) or cash in lieu of fractional interests to which holders of Company Stock are entitled pursuant to Section 2.09. Any interest and other income resulting from such investments shall be the property of, and paid to, Parent upon termination of the Exchange Fund.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Eaton Vance Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable (subject to the Company Company's prior approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) a commercial bank or trust company (the "Exchange Agent") for the purpose of exchanging Certificates or Uncertificated Company Shares for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares or the consideration described in Section 3.05, as applicable. As of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit with the Exchange Agent, for the benefit of the holders of Company Shares (other than Company Excluded Shares), for exchange in accordance with this Section through the Exchange Agent, securities representing shares of Parent Common Stock issuable and payable pursuant to Section 3.01 or Section 3.05, as applicable, in exchange for outstanding Company Shares (other than Company Excluded Shares) in respect of the Stock Consideration to be paid in the Merger or the consideration described in Section 3.05, as applicable, the cash necessary to pay for the aggregate Cash Consideration to be paid pursuant to this Article 3 and, after the Effective Time, if applicable, any cash and dividends or other distribution with respect to the Parent Common Stock to be issued or to be paid pursuant to this Article 3 (together, the "Exchange Fund"). If a Dissenting Stockholder effectively withdraws its demand for, or loses its rights to, appraisal pursuant to Section 262 of the DGCL with respect to any Dissenting Shares, (i) such shares of Company Common Stock shall cease to be Company Excluded Shares and (ii) Parent shall make available or cause to be made available to the Exchange Agent cash (A)(1) additional funds in an amount sufficient equal to pay all remaining aggregate Merger Consideration the product of (x) the number of Dissenting Shares for which such Dissenting Stockholder has withdrawn its demand for, or lost its rights to, appraisal pursuant to be paid in respect Section 262 of the Certificates DGCL and (y) the Uncertificated Cash Consideration and (2) additional shares of Parent Common Stock equal to the product of (x) the number of Dissenting Shares in excess for which such Dissenting Stockholder has withdrawn its demand for, or lost its rights to, appraisal pursuant to Section 262 of the Company Cash DepositDGCL and (y) the Stock Consideration or (B) additional shares of Parent Common Stock equal to the product of (x) the number of Dissenting Shares for which such Dissenting Stockholder has withdrawn its demand for, or lost its rights to, appraisal pursuant to Section 262 of the DGCL and (y) the consideration described in Section 3.05, as applicable. As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective TimeTime (and in any event within three business days), Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Company Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Stifel Financial Corp)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) for the purpose of exchanging certificates representing Company Shares (a “Certificate”) for the Merger Consideration consideration set forth in Section 2.1 (i) certificates representing shares of Company Stock (the “Certificates”) or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such depositthrough Section 2.1(d)(iv). The Company Cash Deposit shall shares of Parent Common and cash to be made solely out received as consideration pursuant to Section 2.1(d) (i) through Section 2.1(d)(v), together with cash in lieu of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of fractional shares as specified in Section 2.8, is referred to herein as the “Closing Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Consideration.” Parent shall make available to the Exchange Agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay all remaining aggregate Agent, as needed, the Closing Merger Consideration to be paid in respect of Company Shares (disregarding for such purpose any Company Shares that may potentially be dissenting shares pursuant to Section 2.6, but less the Certificates and the Uncertificated Shares in excess portions of the Company Closing Merger Consideration that are Escrow Cash Depositand Escrow Shares to be deposited in the Escrow Fund (as defined in Section 9.2(a)) and less the portions of the Closing Merger Consideration that are to be deposited in the Earn Out Escrow), together with any dividends, interest or other distributions payable pursuant to Section 2.5(g). As promptly as reasonably practicable Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of shares record of Company Stock Shares at the Effective Time a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in such exchange (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent, shall explain that the Securityholders are bound by the indemnification provisions of ARTICLE IX, shall explain how all requirements under Section 2.5(c) for use in such exchangebelow may be met, and how withholding may be avoided, or if not avoided, will be calculated under Section 2.9 below).

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Incyte Genomics Inc)

Surrender and Payment. (a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”"EXCHANGE AGENT") for the purpose of exchanging for the Merger Consideration (i) certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock (the “Certificates”"CERTIFICATES") or (ii) uncertificated shares of Company Stock (for the “Uncertificated Shares”). On the Business Day prior Merger Consideration, and Parent and Exchange Agent shall enter into an exchange agreement which shall, in form and substance, be reasonably acceptable to the Closing, the Company shall deposit the Company Cash Deposit with the Exchange Agent (provided, that, if the Closing does not occur on such next Business Day, Parent will return, or cause Company. Prior to be returned, such Company Cash Deposit to the Company on the second Business Day after such deposit). The Company Cash Deposit shall be made solely out of cash on hand and shall be used solely for purposes of paying a portion of the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Article 2 and shall not be used to satisfy any other obligation of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Promptly after the Effective Time, Parent shall make available deposit or cause to be deposited with the Exchange Agent in a separate fund established for the benefit of the holders of shares of Common Stock, cash in an amount sufficient to pay the aggregate Merger Consideration required to be paid for all remaining aggregate of the Certificates at the Effective Time. For purposes of determining the Merger Consideration to be paid so deposited, Parent shall assume that no holder of shares of Common Stock will perfect appraisal rights with respect to such shares. Any cash deposited with the Exchange Agent shall not be used for any purpose other than as set forth in respect this Article 2 and shall be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Parent or the Surviving Corporation in: (A) direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by, the Certificates and United States of America with a remaining term at the Uncertificated Shares time of acquisition thereof not in excess of 90 days, (B) money market accounts or certificates of deposit maturing within 90 days of the Company Cash Depositacquisition thereof and issued by a bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States of America or a State thereof having a combined capital surplus in excess of $500,000,000 (a "UNITED STATES BANK"), (C) commercial paper issued by a domestic corporation and given a rating of no lower than A1 by Standard & Poor's Corporation and P1 by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. with a remaining term at the time of axxxxxxxion thereof not in excess of 90 days or (D) demand deposits with any United States Bank. The earnings and interest thereon shall be paid to Parent or as Parent directs. As promptly soon as reasonably practicable (but not more than three Business Days) after the Effective Time, Parent shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each holder of record of shares of Company Common Stock at the Effective Time Time, a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in effecting the surrender of a Certificate in exchange for payment of the Merger Consideration (which shall (i) be in a form reasonably acceptable to each of Parent and the Company and (ii) specify that the delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Certificates or transfer of the Uncertificated Shares to the Exchange Agent) for use in such exchange.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Nautica Enterprises Inc)

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