Common use of Fees and Expenses Clause in Contracts

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (R H Donnelley Corp), Merger Agreement (Dex Media West LLC), Merger Agreement (Dex Media Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.38.03, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expenseexpenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated; provided however, that the Company and Parent shall share equally all fees and expenses, other than attorneys' fees, incurred with respect to the printing and filing of the Joint Proxy Statement (including any related preliminary materials) and the Registration Statement (including financial statements and exhibits) and any amendments or supplements thereto. (b) The Company shall pay Parent up to $1,500,000 as reimbursement for expenses of Parent actually incurred relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement prior to termination (including, but not limited to, fees and expenses of Parent's counsel, accountants and financial advisors, but excluding any discretionary fees paid to such financial advisors), upon the termination of this Agreement (i) by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 8.01(d)(x), (ii) by Parent pursuant to Section 8.01(e), (iii) by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 8.01(b) if the failure to satisfy the condition set forth in Section 7.02(a) by the Outside Date shall have resulted in the Closing not occurring, or (iv) by Parent pursuant to Section 8.01(g). (c) The Company shall pay Parent a termination fee of $25,600,000 upon (except as otherwise provided in the proviso to clause (iii) below) the earliest to occur of the following events: (i) the termination of this Agreement by Parent pursuant to Section 8.01(e); or (ii) the termination of this Agreement by Parent pursuant to Section 8.01(g) after a breach by the Company of this Agreement; or (iii) the termination of the Agreement by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 8.01(d)(x) as a result of the failure to receive the requisite vote for approval of the Company Voting Proposal by the stockholders of the Company at the Company Meeting if, at the time of such failure, there shall have been announced an Alternative Transaction relating to the Company which shall not have been absolutely and unconditionally withdrawn and abandoned; provided, however, that if (A) the costs Alternative Transaction is a tender offer or exchange offer, (B) neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates enters into any contract or agreement with the bidder or any Affiliate of the bidder relating to such tender offer or exchange offer and (C) the Board of Directors of the Company recommends against acceptance of such tender offer or exchange offer, then the termination fee specified in this Section 8.03(c) shall only be payable by the Company if, within one year of the date of termination pursuant to this Section 8.03(c)(iii), (x) an Alternative Transaction is closed or (y) the Company enters into a binding agreement relating to an Alternative Transaction, in which event the termination fee shall be payable by the Company on the first to occur of (x) or (y). (d) Parent shall pay the Company up to $1,500,000 as reimbursement for expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy StatementCompany actually incurred relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement prior to termination (including, and all filing and other but not limited to, but excluding any discretionary fees paid to such financial advisors), upon the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that termination of this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.01(d)(y), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board Company pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn8.01(f); , (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d8.01(b) and if the Company Board is failure to satisfy the condition set forth in Section 7.03(a) by the Outside Date shall have resulted in the Closing not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or occurring, or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k8.01(g); then, in . (e) Parent shall pay the case of Company a termination fee of $25,600,000 upon the termination of this Agreement by the Company pursuant to Section 8.01(f) or pursuant to Section 8.01(g) after a breach by Parent of this Agreement. (1f) The expenses and fees, if applicable, payable pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(i8.03(b), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"8.03(c), by wire transfer of same 8.03(d) and 8.03(e) shall be paid within one business day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon after demand therefor following the earlier first to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and events giving rise to the execution of such agreementpayment obligation described in Section 8.03(b), as applicable8.03(c)(i), (2) Section 9.3(b)(iiii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv(iii), 8.03(d) or 8.03(e). If one party fails to promptly pay to the Company other any expense reimbursement or fee due hereunder, the defaulting party shall pay the costs and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) in connection with any action, including the filing of any lawsuit or other legal action, taken to Parent an collect payment, together with interest on the amount equal of any unpaid fee at the publicly announced prime rate of Fleet Bank, N.A. plus five percent per annum, compounded quarterly, from the date such expense reimbursement or fee was required to the Company Termination Feebe paid. (g) As used in this Agreement, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: means (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board a transaction pursuant to Section 8.1(e), which any person (or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (ygroup of persons) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to other than Parent or its stockholders affiliates (a "Third Party"), acquires more than 10% of the outstanding shares of Company Common Stock pursuant to a tender offer or exchange offer or otherwise, (ii) a merger or other business combination involving the Company pursuant to which any Third Party acquires more than 10% of the outstanding shares of Company Common Stock or of the entity surviving such merger or business combination, (iii) any other transaction pursuant to which any Third Party acquires control of assets (including for this purpose the outstanding equity securities of Subsidiaries of the Company and the entity surviving any merger or business combination including any of them) of the Company having a proposal or an intention fair market value equal to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after more than 10% of the date fair market value of this Agreement and all the assets of the Company immediately prior to such termination (whether transaction, or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) any public announcement by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case a Third Party of a termination pursuant proposal, plan or intention to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur do any of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent foregoing or any of its Subsidiaries enters into agreement to engage in any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionforegoing.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc), Merger Agreement (Leukosite Inc), Merger Agreement (Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.35.09, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Mergers, this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Mergers are consummated, except that each of CEI and NU shall bear and pay one-half of the costs and expenses of incurred in connection with (1) the filing, printing and mailing of the Form S-4 and the Joint Proxy StatementStatement (including SEC filing fees), (2) the filings of the premerger notification and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or report forms under the HSR Act in connection (including filing fees) and (3) the filings required under PUHCA. All stock transfer, real estate transfer, documentary, stamp, recording and other similar taxes (including interest, penalties and additions to any such Taxes) (the "Transfer Taxes") attributable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be paid by the Company. CEI and NU shall cooperate with the MergerCompany and with each other in the filing of such returns, will be borne equally including supplying in a timely manner a complete list of all real property interests held by Parent CEI or NU and the Companyany information with respect to such property that is reasonably necessary to complete any such returns. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by a NU Takeover Proposal shall have been made known to NU or any of the Company Board NU Subsidiaries or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made directly to the Company NU Shareholders generally or its stockholders or such a proposal or any person shall have publicly announced an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, NU Takeover Proposal shall have been rejected or shall have been withdrawn or terminated prior to the Company NU Shareholders Meeting or any termination of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction this Agreement) to make a NU Takeover Proposal and thereafter this Agreement is terminated by either CEI or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; NU pursuant to Section 7.01(b)(i) or by CEI pursuant to Section 7.01(d), (ii) by prior to or during the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and NU Shareholders Meeting (or any subsequent meeting of the NU Shareholders at which it is proposed that the NU Merger be approved), a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect NU Takeover Proposal shall have been made directly to the Company has been made to the Company NU Shareholders generally or its stockholders or such a proposal or any person shall have publicly announced an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); such NU Takeover Proposal shall have been rejected or shall have been withdrawn or terminated prior to the NU Shareholders Meeting or any termination of this Agreement) to make a NU Takeover Proposal and thereafter this Agreement is terminated by either CEI or NU pursuant to Section 7.01(b)(ii) or (iii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board or the Company Board NU pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i7.01(f), the Company then NU shall immediately pay to Parent an amount CEI a fee equal to $150,000,000 110 million (the "Company Termination Fee"), payable by wire transfer of same day funds; provided, however, that no Termination Fee shall be payable to CEI pursuant to clauses (i) or (ii) of this paragraph (b) unless and until within 24 months of such termination NU or any NU Subsidiary (x) enters into any NU Acquisition Agreement or (y) consummates any NU Takeover Proposal (for the purposes of the foregoing proviso the terms "NU Acquisition Agreement" and "NU Takeover Proposal" shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in Section 4.02 except that the references to "15%" in the definition of "NU Takeover Proposal" in Section 4.02(a) shall be deemed to be references to "35%"), in which event the Termination Fee shall be immediately payable upon the first to occur of such events set forth in the preceding clauses (x) and (y). (c) If this Agreement is terminated by CEI or NU pursuant to Section 7.01(b)(ii), by NU pursuant to Section 7.01(f), by CEI pursuant to Section 7.01(c) or by CEI pursuant to Section 7.01(d) or if NU is otherwise obligated to pay the Termination Fee, NU shall immediately pay to CEI, by wire transfer of same day funds to funds, an account designated expense reimbursement fee of $20 million for fees and expenses incurred, or paid by Parentor on behalf of, upon CEI in connection with the earlier to occur of Mergers or the consummation transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The payment of such Alternative Transaction and expense reimbursement fee shall not affect the execution of such agreementextent to which, as applicableor the amount of, the Termination Fee which NU may separately be required to pay to CEI pursuant to Section 5.09(b). (2d) If this Agreement is terminated by NU pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(ii7.01(b)(iii) or by NU pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(iv7.01(e), the Company CEI shall immediately pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such terminationNU, by wire transfer of same day funds to funds, an account designated expense reimbursement fee of $20 million for fees and expenses incurred, or paid by Parent and (B) $105,000,000or on behalf of, NU in connection with the Mergers or the transactions contemplated by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Agreement. (ce) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party NU acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Sections 5.09(b) and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.5.09

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Northeast Utilities System), Merger Agreement (Northeast Utilities System), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Consolidated Edison Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except Whether or not the Merger is consummated, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Section 9.3herein, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companyexpenses. (b) In The Company shall pay to Parent or its designee the event that this Agreement is terminatedCompany Termination Fee, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account or accounts designated in writing by Parent, as follows: (i) if (xA) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to (1) Section 7.01(c) prior to a vote by the stockholders of the Company Board at the Special Meeting on the adoption of the agreement of merger (as such term is used in Section 251 of the Corporation Law) and the conditions in Section 6.01(b) (with respect to Orders under the Antitrust Laws) and Section 6.01(c) shall have been satisfied, (2) Section 7.01(d) or (3) Section 7.01(e); (B) following the Parent Board pursuant date hereof and prior to Section 8.1(e)the termination of this Agreement, or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Acquisition Transaction with respect to the Company has shall have been made to the Company or its shall have been made directly to the stockholders of the Company generally or such a proposal shall have otherwise become publicly known or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); thenproposal, in the case of a termination pursuant to Section 7.01(d), and such proposal or announcement of an intention to make such proposal shall not have been publicly and irrevocably withdrawn at least ten (110) Business Days prior to the Special Meeting shall have been made to the Company or the stockholders of the Company; and (C) within twelve (12) months following the termination of this Agreement, the Company enters into an agreement providing for, or consummates, a Qualifying Acquisition Transaction (as defined below), then the Company shall pay or cause to be paid the Company Termination Fee to Parent upon the consummation of a Qualifying Acquisition Transaction; (ii) if this Agreement is terminated by Parent pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(i7.01(h), then the Company shall pay or cause to be paid the Company Termination Fee promptly, and in any event not more than two (2) Business Days following such termination; or (iii) if this Agreement is terminated (A) by the Company pursuant to Section 7.01(g) or (B) pursuant to Section 7.01(d) and a Recommendation Change in response to an Intervening Event shall have been in effect at the time of the Special Meeting, then concurrently with (and as a condition to) such termination, the Company shall pay or cause to Parent an be paid the Company Termination Fee to Parent. (iv) As used herein “Company Termination Fee” shall mean a cash amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%375 million. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement, Merger Agreement (Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc), Merger Agreement

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3, all costs All fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions Transactions contemplated hereby shall be borne and timely paid by the Party incurring such fees or expenses, whether or not the Transactions are consummated, except as may otherwise be expressly contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyAgreement. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) by the Company an Acquisition Proposal or intention to make an Acquisition Proposal is made or disclosed to Seller’s stockholders, otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated to Seller, Seller Board or the Parent Board a committee thereof, and (B) this Agreement is thereafter terminated by Buyer or Seller pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 9.01(b)(ii) or by the Parent Board Buyer pursuant to Section 8.1(f), 9.01(c)(i) and (yC) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction if, concurrently with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known within twelve (12) months after the date of this Agreement and prior to any such termination referred to in clause (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such terminationB), the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)Seller enters into a definitive agreement with respect to, the Company or Seller Board or any committee thereof recommends to Seller’s stockholders, any Acquisition Proposal and (2) any Acquisition Proposal is consummated, in such case, Seller shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), Buyer or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated in writing by Parent, upon Buyer the earlier to occur of Termination Fee concurrently with the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, Acquisition Proposal; (2ii) this Agreement is terminated by Buyer pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv9.01(c)(ii), the Company Seller shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, Buyer or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by Parent and Buyer or such designee the Termination Fee within two (B2) $105,000,000Business Days after such termination; or (iii) this Agreement is terminated by Seller pursuant to Section 9.01(d)(ii), Seller shall pay to Buyer or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by ParentBuyer or such designee the Termination Fee prior to, ifand as a condition to, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% ; it being understood that in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will no event shall Seller be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly required to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest Termination Fee on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmore than one occasion.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Asset Purchase Agreement (NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), Asset Purchase Agreement (NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), Asset Purchase Agreement (NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.37.03, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expenseexpenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated; provided, however, that Parent and the costs Company shall share equally all SEC filing fees and printing expenses of incurred in connection with the printing and mailing filing of the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent /Prospectus (including any preliminary materials related thereto) and the CompanyRegistration Statement (including financial statements and exhibits) and any amendments or supplements thereto. (b) In Parent shall pay the event that Company a fee of $150 million (the "Fee"), plus the Company's actual, documented and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement is terminated:(including, but not limited to, fees and expenses of counsel and accountants and out-of-pocket expenses (but not fees) of financial advisers) ("Expenses"), but in no event shall such Expenses exceed $7,500,000, upon the first to occur of any of the following events; provided that no Fee or Expenses shall be payable pursuant to this Section 7.03(b) if this Agreement has been previously terminated and such previous termination did not entitle the Company to receive a Fee pursuant to this Section 7.03(b): (i) the Final 10-Day Reference Price is equal to or greater than $56 and either (x) by the Company Board or shareholders of Parent shall not have approved each of the Reverse Stock Split, the Share Amendment, the issuance of Parent Common Stock in the Merger, the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)Name Change and the New Parent Director Election on or before August 15, 1997 or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for the shareholders of Parent shall have affirmatively disapproved any of such actions at any time on or before August 15, 1997; or (ii) the shareholders of Parent shall have approved an Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal (other than with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders affiliates) on or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such terminationbefore August 15, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn);1997; or (iii) if following the termination of this Agreement by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) 7.01(l), Parent shall accept and the Company Board consummate an Acquisition Proposal at a price per share of Parent Common Stock in excess of $29, which Acquisition Proposal is not at the time publicly announced within 60 days of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof)such termination; or (iv) the termination of this Agreement by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k7.01(e); then, in or (v) the case termination of a termination this Agreement by Parent pursuant to Section 7.01(f); or (1vi) Section 9.3(b)(i), the termination of this Agreement by the Company shall pay pursuant to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"Section 7.01(i), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In The Company shall pay Parent a fee of $150 million (the event that "Fee"), plus Parent's actual, documented and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement is terminated:(including, but not limited to, fees and expenses of counsel and accountants and out-of-pocket expenses (but not fees) of financial advisers) ("Expenses"), but in no event shall such Expenses exceed $7,500,000, upon the first to occur of any of the following events; provided that no Fee or Expenses shall be payable pursuant to this Section 7.03(c) if this Agreement has been previously terminated and such previous termination did not entitle Parent to receive a Fee pursuant to this Section 7.03(c): (i) the shareholders of Parent shall have approved each of the Reverse Stock Split, the Share Amendment, the issuance of Parent Common Stock in the Merger, the Parent Name Change and the New Parent Director Election on or before August 15, 1997 and either (x) by the Parent Board or shareholders of the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)shall not have approved and adopted this Agreement by August 15, 1997 or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date shareholders of the Company shall have affirmatively disapproved this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether at any time on or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such terminationbefore August 15, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated1997; or (ii) the termination of this Agreement by the Company Board Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof7.01(j); or (iviii) the termination of this Agreement by the Parent Board Company pursuant to Section 8.1(j7.01(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Adt Limited), Merger Agreement (Adt Limited), Merger Agreement (Tyco International LTD)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.38.03, whether or not the Merger is consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Agreement, including the fees and disbursements of counsel, financial advisors and accountants, shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companyexpenses. (b) In Provided that neither Parent nor Purchaser shall be in breach of any of their material obligations under this Agreement, the event that this Agreement is terminatedCompany shall pay, or cause to be paid, in same day funds to Parent (x) the Expenses and (y) the Termination Fee under the circumstances and at the times set forth as follows: (i) if Parent or Purchaser terminates this Agreement under Section 8.01(d) and, if such termination is because of the withdrawal, modification or change in the Board's recommendation of the Offer, the Merger or this Agreement, and if prior to the time of such withdrawal, modification or change, a Takeover Proposal shall have been made (other than a Takeover Proposal made prior to the date hereof), the Company shall pay the Expenses and the Termination Fee upon demand; (ii) if the Company terminates this Agreement under Section 8.01(e), the Company shall pay the Termination Fee concurrently with such termination and the Expenses upon demand; (iii) if Parent or Purchaser terminates this Agreement under Section 8.01(c) and at the time of any such termination, a Takeover Proposal shall have been made (other than a Takeover Proposal made prior to the date hereof), (x) by the Company Board or shall pay the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f)Expenses upon demand, and (y) if concurrently therewith or within nine months thereafter (A) the Company enters into a proposal for an Alternative Transaction merger agreement, acquisition agreement or similar agreement with respect to a Takeover Proposal, or a Takeover Proposal is consummated, involving any party (1) with whom the Company has been made had any discussions with respect to a Takeover Proposal, (2) to whom the Company furnished information with respect to or its stockholders with a view to a Takeover Proposal or such (3) who had submitted a proposal or an intention to make such expressed any interest publicly in a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known Takeover Proposal, in the case of each of clauses (1), (2) and (3), after the date of this Agreement April 28, 1999 and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, or (B) the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive a merger agreement, acquisition agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction similar agreement with respect to the Company has been made to the Company a Superior Proposal, or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board Superior Proposal is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); consummated, then, in the case of a termination pursuant to either (1A) Section 9.3(b)(i)or (B) above, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, Fee upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) agreement or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) Takeover Proposal or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Superior Proposal. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Shopko Stores Inc), Merger Agreement (Citigroup Inc), Merger Agreement (Pamida Holdings Corp/De/)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided with respect to Designated Company Expenses which will be borne by the Company in this accordance with Section 9.35.14, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by Parent. For purposes of clarity, the party incurring such expense; provided, however, Parties acknowledge and agree that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid set forth on Schedule 7.3 to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will Company Disclosure Schedules shall be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyParent. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (x1) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination Agreement, an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional conditional) (x) is made directly to the Company’s stockholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed and whether not withdrawn at least seven Business Days prior to the Company Stockholders Meeting or not withdrawn(y) is otherwise communicated to senior management of the Company or the Company Board, (2) this Agreement is terminated by the Company or Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(i) or Section 7.1(b)(iii) or by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(i), and (z3) within 12 months after the date of such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into an agreement in respect of any definitive agreement providing Acquisition Proposal, or recommends or submits an Acquisition Proposal to its stockholders for adoption, or a transaction in respect of any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal is consummated, which, in each case, need not be the same Acquisition Proposal that was made, disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof (provided, that for purposes of this clause (3), each reference to “20%” in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “50%”); (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof7.1(c)(ii); or (iviii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k7.1(d)(ii); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)any such event, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to a fee of $150,000,000 9,500,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), which shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the Parent Parties against the Company, it being understood that in no event shall the Company be required to pay the Company Termination Fee on more than one occasion; provided, that the payment by the Company of the Company Termination Fee pursuant to this Section 7.3 shall not relieve the Company from any liability or damage resulting from a willful and material breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement or intentional fraud. (c) Payment of the Company Termination Fee shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an account the accounts designated by Parent, upon Parent (i) on the earlier to occur earliest of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementa definitive agreement with respect to, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal submission to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)stockholders of, or consummation of, any transaction contemplated by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, Acquisition Proposal in the case of a termination Company Termination Fee payable pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i7.3(b)(i), (ii) within three Business Days of a termination by Parent shall pay pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(ii), or (iii) simultaneously with, and as a condition to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee")effectiveness of, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such a termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds pursuant to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c7.1(d)(ii), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party The Company acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 7.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent Parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.37.3, the first party will Company shall pay to the other party Parent its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3 from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Patterson Uti Energy Inc), Merger Agreement (Patterson Uti Energy Inc), Merger Agreement (Pioneer Energy Services Corp)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with If this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: shall have been terminated (i) pursuant to Section 7.1(f) or 7.1(g) hereof or (ii) pursuant to Section 7.1(h) hereof and, at the time of such stockholder vote, an Acquisition Proposal shall have been publicly announced and not withdrawn, terminated or lapsed, which provides for consideration per share of Common Stock for all such shares which is greater than $24 and which is reasonably capable of being financed by the Person making such proposal or (iii) pursuant to Section 7.1(h) in circumstances where clause (ii) above does not apply, then the Company shall, promptly, but in no event later than one business day after the termination of this Agreement (or in the case of clause (i) above by reason of a termination pursuant to Section 7.1(f) hereof, simultaneously with such termination), pay each of Reckson and Crescent an amount equal to the Applicable Break-Up Fee (as defined hereafter); provided that none of Reckson, Crescent or Buyer was in material breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements hereunder at the time of termination. Only one fee in an amount not to exceed the amount of the Applicable Break-up Fee shall be payable to each of Reckson and Crescent pursuant to this Section 7.3(a). Payment of the Applicable Break-Up Fee shall be made, as directed by the Party entitled thereto, by wire transfer in immediately available funds promptly, but in no event later than two (2) business days following such termination. Each "Applicable Break-Up Fee" shall be an amount equal to the lesser of (x) by $9 million in the Company Board or case of clause (i), $4.5 million in the Parent Board case of clause (ii) and $1.75 million in the case of clause (iii) plus, in the case of a Break-Up Fee payable pursuant to Section 8.1(e)clause (i) or (ii) above, or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), Expense Amount (as defined hereafter) (the "Base Amount") and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect the maximum amount that can be paid to the Company has been made party entitled to the Applicable Breakup Fee in the year in which this Agreement is terminated (the "Termination Year") and in all relevant taxable years thereafter without causing it to fail to meet the requirements of sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code (the "REIT Requirements") for such year, determined as if the payment of such amount did not constitute income described in sections 856(c)(2)(A)-(H) and 856(c)(3)(A)-(I) of the Code ("Qualifying Income"), as determined by independent accountants to the party entitled to the Applicable Breakup Fee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the party entitled to the Applicable Breakup Fee receives a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (a "Break-Up Fee Ruling") holding that such party's receipt of the Base Amount would either constitute Qualifying Income or would be excluded from gross income within the meaning of the REIT Requirements, such party's Applicable Break-Up Fee shall be an amount equal to the Base Amount. If the amount payable for the Termination Year to the party entitled to the Applicable Break-up Fee under the preceding sentence is less than the Base Amount, the Company shall place the remaining portion of the Base Amount in escrow and shall not release any portion thereof to such party unless and until the Company receives either of the following: (i) a letter from such party's independent accountants indicating that additional amounts can be paid at that time to such party without causing such party to fail to meet the REIT Requirements for any relevant taxable year, in which event the Company shall pay to such party such amount, or its stockholders or (ii) a Break-Up Fee Ruling, in which event the Company shall pay to such a proposal or an intention party the unpaid Base Amount. The Company's obligation to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after pay any unpaid portion of either party's Applicable Break-Up Fee shall terminate three years from the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay have no obligation to Parent an amount equal make any further payments notwithstanding that the entire Base Amount relating to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation such Applicable Break-Up Fee has not been paid as of such Alternative Transaction and date. The "Expense Amount" relating to each Applicable Break-Up Fee shall be the execution amount of such agreementactual, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), direct out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal party entitled to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% Applicable Break-Up Fee in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction connection with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and thatAgreement; provided, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 andhowever, in order no event shall the Expense Amount relating to obtain such payment, each Applicable Break-Up Fee exceed $1.75 million in the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionaggregate.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Tower Realty Trust Inc), Merger Agreement (Reckson Associates Realty Corp), Merger Agreement (Reckson Associates Realty Corp)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Subject to Sections 9.1 and Section 9.310.13 and the provisions of Section 8.3(b) below, all costs and expenses Expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party Party incurring such expense; providedexpenses. As used in this Agreement, however“Expenses” shall include all out-of-pocket expenses (including all fees and expenses of counsel, that accountants, investment bankers, financing sources, experts and consultants to a Party hereto and/ or any of its Affiliates) incurred by a Party or on its behalf in connection with or related to the authorization, preparation, negotiation, execution or performance of this Agreement or any ancillary document related hereto and all other matters related to the consummation of this Agreement, including the Conversion. With respect to OAC, the term “Expenses” shall include all costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act incurred in connection with the MergerInitial Extension, will be borne equally by Parent the Second Extension, the Third Extension and the CompanyExtension and any and all deferred expenses (including underwriting commissions payable to the underwriters and any legal fees) of the IPO upon consummation of a Business Combination, and other deferred expenses owed to its legal counsel, accountants and other advisors for its activities conducted in connection with seeking a Business Combination with other potential third parties prior to the date of this Agreement (collectively “OAC Deferred Expenses”). (b) In Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.3(a) above, and in addition to the requirements of Section 5.16 above, in the event that this Agreement is terminated: and to the extent that, prior to the Closing Date (i) OAC shall have less than $5,000,001 in net tangible assets (x) by excluding (solely for the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date purposes of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnSection 8.3(b)) the net tangible assets of the Company) and (zii) within 12 months after such terminationthe Company shall consummate a Company Public Offering contemplated by subsection (ii) of Section 5.6(b) above, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to agrees that (A) on the Closing Date it will utilize up to ten percent (10%) of the gross proceeds of such Company Public Offering (up to $45,000,000 within two business days after 20 million of such termination, gross proceeds) to pay for all or a portion of the OAC Deferred Expenses as directed by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent OAC and (B) if the gross proceeds of a Company Public Offering exceeds $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination20 million, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing will utilize up to $5.0 million of the gross proceeds of such Company Public Offering to pay for any Alternative Transaction all or any Alternative Transaction is consummateda portion of the OAC Deferred Expenses as directed by OAC. For purposes the avoidance of doubt, the financial obligations of the Company under this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% 5.6(b) shall be net of any net assets in cash or immediately marketable securities that are retained by OAC as at the definition Closing Date. The Company will duly and promptly reserve such gross proceeds amounts expressly for such use upon any closing of "Alternative Transaction" a Company Public Offering. The foregoing provision will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In applicable even in the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or Public Offering is undertaken by the a Target Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by other than the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement, Merger Agreement (Hightimes Holding Corp.), Merger Agreement (Origo Acquisition Corp)

Fees and Expenses. (a) In the event that (i) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(e), 8.01(j) or 8.01(k); or (ii) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(f) or 8.01(h) and the Company enters into an agreement with respect to an Acquisition Proposal, or an Acquisition Proposal is consummated, in each case within 12 months after such termination, and the Company shall not theretofore have been required to pay the Fee to Parent pursuant to Section 8.05(a)(i) or 8.05(a)(ii); then, in any such event, the Company shall pay Parent promptly (but in no event later than 10 business days after the first of such events shall have occurred) a fee equal to $3,855,000 (the "Fee"), which amount shall be payable in immediately available funds, plus all Expenses (as hereinafter defined). (b) If Parent shall fail to receive the requisite vote for approval at the Parent Shareholders' Meeting and as a result Parent is unable to consummate the transaction, then, in such event, Parent shall pay the Company promptly (but in no event later than 10 business days after the failure to receive the requisite vote for approval) the Fee, which amount shall be payable in immediately available funds, plus all Expenses. (c) If this Agreement is terminated for any reason whatsoever and a party hereto is in material breach of its material covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement or is in material breach of its representations and warranties contained in this Agreement, such party shall, whether or not any payment is made pursuant to Section 8.05(a), reimburse the other party hereto and their respective stockholders and affiliates (not later than five business days after submission of statements therefor) for all out-of-pocket expenses and fees (including, without limitation, all fees of counsel, accountants, experts and consultants and their respective stockholders and affiliates) incurred or accrued by either of them or on their behalf in connection with the Merger or other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and for which such party or its stockholders or affiliates is liable (all the foregoing being referred to herein collectively as the "Expenses"); provided, however, that in no event shall either party be obligated to pay Expenses incurred by the other party in excess of $1,000,000. (d) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.38.05, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Voting Agreements and the Merger or other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedexpenses, howeverwhether or not the Merger and other transactions contemplated by this Agreement are consummated, except that the costs Company and expenses Parent each shall pay one-half of all Expenses relating to printing and mailing filing of the Joint Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement, and all filing SEC and other regulatory filing fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act incurred in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent Registration Statement and the CompanyProxy Statement. (be) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board shall fail to pay the Fee or any Expenses when due, the term "Expenses" shall be deemed to include the costs and expenses actually incurred or accrued by Parent Board pursuant to and Merger Sub and their respective stockholders and affiliates (including, without limitation, fees and expenses of counsel) in connection with the collection under and enforcement of this Section 8.1(e)8.05, together with interest on such unpaid Fee and Expenses, commencing on the date that the Fee or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f)such Expenses became due, and (y) at a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect rate equal to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been rate of interest publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior by Citibank, N.A., from time to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); thentime, in the case City of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementNew York, as applicable, (such bank's Base Rate plus 2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (cf) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall fail to pay to any Expenses when due, the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the term "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment Expenses" shall be made within two business days after such termination deemed to include the costs and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated expenses actually incurred or accrued by the Company and their respective stockholders and affiliates (Bincluding, without limitation, fees and expenses of counsel) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by in connection with the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes collection under and enforcement of this Section 9.3(c)8.05, references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party together with interest on such unpaid Expenses, commencing on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 date that such Expenses became due, at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) orrate of interest publicly announced by Citibank, if not reported thereinN.A., from time to time, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to City of New York, as such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) bank's Base Rate plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection2%.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Hub International LTD), Merger Agreement (Kaye Group Inc), Merger Agreement (Hub International LTD)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.37.3 or as contemplated by Section 2.2, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In the event that that: (1) (A) an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional) or intention to make an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional) shall have been made directly to the Company’s stockholders, otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated to senior management of the Company or the Company Board (or any committee thereof), (B) this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) thereafter terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 7.1(b)(1) or Section 7.1(b)(3) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), 7.1(c)(1) and (yC) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known within twelve (12) months after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into a definitive binding agreement in respect of any definitive agreement providing Acquisition Proposal, or recommends or submits an Acquisition Proposal to its stockholders for any Alternative Transaction adoption, or any Alternative Transaction a transaction in respect of an Acquisition Proposal is consummated; , which, in each case, need not be the same Acquisition Proposal that shall have been made, publicly disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal provided that for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date purposes of this Agreement and prior clause (C), each reference to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn“20%” in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “a majority”); (iii2) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof7.1(c)(2); or (iv3) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k7.1(d)(2); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)any such event, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to a termination fee of two million U.S. dollars ($150,000,000 2,000,000) (the "Company Termination Fee"), it being understood that in no event shall the Company be required to pay the Termination Fee on more than one occasion. (c) Payment of the Termination Fee shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by Parent, upon Parent (i) on the earlier to occur earliest of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementa definitive agreement with respect to, recommendation or submission to the stockholders of, or consummation of, any transaction contemplated by an Acquisition Proposal, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition case of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board a Termination Fee payable pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.3(b)(1), (ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, in any event, within two Business Days thereof), in the case of termination by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(2), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) simultaneously with, and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect as a condition to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); theneffectiveness of, termination, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds pursuant to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c7.1(d)(2), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party The Company acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 7.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent and Merger Sub would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.37.3, the first party will Company shall pay to the other party Parent its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3 from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Green Bancorp, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Green Bancorp, Inc.), Merger Agreement (SP Bancorp, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Section 9.35.06, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Offer, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Agreement, shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Offer or the Merger is consummated, except that the costs filings fees and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act incurred in connection with the Mergerpreparation by the financial printer, will filing, printing and mailing of the Offer Documents, the Schedule 14D-9 and the Proxy Statement shall be borne shared equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that (i) this Agreement is terminated: terminated by Parent pursuant to Section 7.01(e)(i) or Section 7.01(e)(ii), (iii) (x) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 7.01(f) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (yiii)(A) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has Takeover Proposal shall have been made to the Company or its shall have been made directly to the stockholders of the Company generally or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has shall have otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination or any person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional and whether conditional) to make a Takeover Proposal, (B) thereafter this Agreement is terminated (I) by Company pursuant to Section 7.01(b)(i) or not withdrawn(II) by either Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 7.01(b)(iii) and (zC) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into a definitive Contract to consummate, or consummates, the transactions contemplated by any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction Takeover Proposal (regardless of whether such Takeover Proposal is made before or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes after termination of this Section 9.3(bAgreement), references then the Company shall pay Parent a fee equal to 20% $45,650,000 (the “Termination Fee”) plus Expenses of up to $7,500,000, by wire transfer of same-day funds on the first Business Day following (x) in the definition case of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: a payment required by clause (i) or (xii) by above, the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), date of termination of this Agreement and (y) in the case of a proposal payment required by clause (iii) above, the date of the first to occur of the events referred to in clause (iii)(C) above. “Expenses” shall mean the cash amount necessary to reimburse Parent, Merger Sub and each of their respective Affiliates for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent all out-of-pocket fees and expenses incurred (whether or its stockholders not billed) at any time (whether before or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and Agreement) prior to such the termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether by any of them or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by on their behalf in connection with the Parent Board or Offer, the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time Merger, this Agreement, their due diligence investigation of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, (including the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectioncounsel, investment banking firms or financial advisors and their respective counsel and representatives).

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Cardinal Health Inc), Merger Agreement (Cardinal Health Inc), Merger Agreement (Viasys Healthcare Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3Section, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger, the Spin-Off and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional) or intention to make an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional) is made directly to the Company’s stockholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated to senior management of the Company or the Company Board, (B) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 7.1(b)(i) or (b)(iii) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f7.1(c)(i), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (zC) within 12 months after the date of such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any a definitive agreement providing in respect of any Acquisition Proposal (which such transaction is subsequently consummated), or recommends or submits an Acquisition Proposal to its stockholders for approval (which such transaction is subsequently consummated), or a transaction in respect of any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal is consummated; , which, in each case, need not be the same Acquisition Proposal that was made, disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal provided, that for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date purposes of this Agreement and prior clause (C), each reference to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by “15%” in the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled be a reference to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof“50%”); or (ivii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(k7.1(c)(ii); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)any such event, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to a fee of $150,000,000 5,000,000 (the "Company Termination Breakup Fee"”) less the amount of Parent Expenses previously paid to Parent (if any), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), it being understood that in no event shall the Company shall be required to pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Breakup Fee on more than one occasion. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) terminated by the Company or Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.1(b)(iii) or by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(i) under circumstances in which the Company Breakup Fee is not then payable, then the Company shall reimburse Parent and its Affiliates for all of their actual documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses (including all fees and expenses of counsel, accountants, investment bankers, experts and consultants) incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (the “Parent Expenses”), up to a maximum amount of $1,500,000. (d) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by the Company or Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iv) or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g7.1(d)(i), then Parent shall reimburse the Company and its Affiliates for all of their actual documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses (yincluding all fees and expenses of counsel, accountants, investment bankers, experts and consultants) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction incurred in connection with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior the transactions contemplated hereby (the “Company Expenses”), up to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; ora maximum amount of $1,500,000. (iie) by Payment of the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been Breakup Fee shall be made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date by wire transfer of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect immediately available funds to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or account designated by Parent (ivi) upon consummation of any transaction contemplated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); thenan Acquisition Proposal, in the case of a termination Company Breakup Fee payable pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i7.3(b)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 or (the "Parent Termination Fee"ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, in any event, within five Business Days thereof), in the case of a Company Breakup Fee payable pursuant to Section 7.3(b)(ii). Payment of the Parent Expenses shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an account the accounts designated by Parent within five Business Days after the Company, upon the earlier to occur ’s having been notified of the consummation amounts thereof by Parent. (f) Payment of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment Expenses shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account the accounts designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer within five Business Days after Parent having been notified of same day funds to an account designated the amounts thereof by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (dg) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a any party fails promptly to pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 Section, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3defaulting party, the first defaulting party will shall pay to the other party its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 due from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made made. (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such dateh) The Company Breakup Fee, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis pointsParent Expenses and Company Expenses are not liquidated damages, and including reasonable fees and related expenses payment thereof shall not relieve any party from any liability or damage resulting from a breach of collectionthis Agreement.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.), Merger Agreement (Paramount Gold & Silver Corp.), Merger Agreement (Coeur Mining, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3section 7.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Merger is consummated, except that the costs and expenses of incurred in connection with the filing, printing and mailing of the Joint Schedule 13E-3 and the Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act SEC, in each case in connection with the MergerMerger (other than attorneys’ fees, will accountants’ fees and related expenses), shall be borne shared equally by Parent VMware and the CompanyPivotal. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional and conditional) or intention to make an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not withdrawnconditional) is made directly to Pivotal’s stockholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated to senior management of Pivotal, the Pivotal Special Committee or the Pivotal Board, and, in each case, not withdrawn prior to the date of the Pivotal Stockholder Meeting (in the case of termination pursuant to section 7.1(b)(iii)) or the date of termination (in the case of termination pursuant to sections 7.1(b)(i) or 7.1(c)(i)), (B) this Agreement is terminated by Pivotal or VMware pursuant to section 7.1(b)(i) or section 7.1(b)(iii) or by VMware pursuant to section 7.1(c)(i) (in the case of section 7.1(c)(i) due to a breach by Pivotal of any covenant contained in this Agreement) and (zC) within 12 months after the date of such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries Pivotal enters into an agreement (which is subsequently consummated) in respect of any definitive agreement providing Acquisition Proposal, or recommends or submits an Acquisition Proposal (which is subsequently consummated) to its stockholders for adoption, or a transaction in respect of any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal is consummated, which, in each case, need not be the same Acquisition Proposal that was made, disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof (except, that for purposes of this clause (C), each reference to “15%” in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “50%”); (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board VMware pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereofsection 7.1(c)(ii); or (iviii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board Pivotal pursuant to Section 8.1(ksection 7.1(d)(ii); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)any such event, the Company Pivotal shall pay to Parent an amount equal to VMware a fee of $150,000,000 95,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), it being understood that in no event shall Pivotal be required to pay the Termination Fee on more than one occasion. The payment by Pivotal of the Termination Fee pursuant to this section 7.3 shall not relieve Pivotal from any liability or damage resulting from (x) fraud or (y) any willful and material breach of any of its covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement prior to termination which relates to the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms. Notwithstanding section 7.2(c) or anything else to the contrary in this Agreement (but subject to the preceding sentence), VMware and Merger Sub agree that upon any valid termination of this Agreement under circumstances where the Termination Fee is payable by Pivotal pursuant to this section 7.3 and such Termination Fee is paid in full and accepted by VMware, VMware and Merger Sub shall be precluded from any other remedy against Pivotal, at law or in equity or otherwise, and neither VMware nor Merger Sub shall seek to obtain any recovery, judgment, or damages of any kind, including consequential, indirect, or punitive damages, against Pivotal or any of the Pivotal’s Subsidiaries or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, partners, managers, members, shareholders or Affiliates or their respective Representatives in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby. (c) Payment of the Termination Fee shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an account the accounts designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of VMware (i) no later than the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementof, any transaction contemplated by an Acquisition Proposal, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(ivin the case of a Termination Fee payable pursuant to section 7.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee(ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, which payment shall be made in any event, within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iiiBusiness Days thereof), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition case of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) termination by the Parent Board or the Company Board VMware pursuant to Section 8.1(esection 7.1(c)(ii), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) substantially concurrently with, and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect as a condition to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); theneffectiveness of, termination, in the case of a termination by Pivotal pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(isection 7.1(d)(ii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer . Table of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%.Contents (d) Each party Pivotal acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 section 7.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party VMware and Merger Sub would not enter into this Agreement. Each party further acknowledges that the Termination Fee is not a penalty, but represents liquidated damages in a reasonable amount that, without limiting any rights of any Person pursuant to section 7.2(c), will compensate VMware and Merger Sub in the circumstances in which the Termination Fee is payable for the efforts and resources expended and opportunities foregone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the Merger. Accordingly, if a party Pivotal fails promptly to pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 section 7.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party VMware commences a suit Legal Proceeding that results in a judgment against the first party Pivotal for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3section 7.3, the first party will Pivotal shall pay to the other party VMware its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such Legal Proceeding, together with interest on the amounts set forth in due pursuant to this Section 9.3 section 7.3 from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Dell Technologies Inc), Merger Agreement (Dell Technologies Inc), Merger Agreement (Vmware, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except In the event that: (i) Parent or the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01(b)(i) and, at the time of such termination, one or more of the conditions set forth in Section 8.01(c) (if the failure of such condition to be satisfied is a result of a Restraint arising under Antitrust Laws), Section 8.01(d) or Section 8.02(d) were not satisfied or waived; (ii) Parent or the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01(b)(ii) as a result of a Restraint arising under Antitrust Laws; or (iii) Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01(c)(ii), and, in the case of each of clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), at the time of such termination (A) all of the other conditions set forth in Article VIII have been satisfied or validly waived (except for those conditions that by their terms must be satisfied at the Closing, provided that such conditions would have been so satisfied if the Closing would have occurred) and (B) the Company and the Selling Investors are not in breach in any material respect of its obligations under this Section 9.3Agreement or Selling Investor Support Agreement, all costs as applicable, in any manner that shall be the proximate cause of the failure of any of the conditions referred to in clause (i) above or the imposition of the Restraint in clause (ii) above or the imposition of any remedies (x) other than Permitted Restrictions or (y) unless such remedy is part of an agreement between Parent and expenses its Subsidiaries and a Governmental Authority, as applicable, then Parent shall pay to the Company a fee equal to $300,000,000 (the “Regulatory Termination Fee”), by wire transfer on the second Business Day following the date of termination of this Agreement. In no event shall Parent be required to pay the Regulatory Termination Fee on more than one occasion. (b) All Expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedExpenses, howeverwhether or not the Mergers or any other Transaction is consummated, that the costs and expenses of except Expenses incurred in connection with filing, printing and mailing of the Joint Proxy Statement, Registration Statement and all the Consent Solicitation Statement (including filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will fees) shall be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)Parent, or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company Mergers or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative other Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), The parties hereto acknowledge and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges agree that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 9.03(a) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Transactions, and that, without these agreements, the other party parties hereto would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party Parent fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 Regulatory Termination Fee, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Company commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Parent for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3Regulatory Termination Fee, the first party will Parent shall pay to the other party Company its costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, in each case, together with interest on the amounts amount of the Regulatory Termination Fee, as applicable, from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at the prime rate set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported thereinJournal, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made made. Each party further acknowledges that the Regulatory Termination Fee is not a penalty, but rather is a reasonable amount that will compensate the receiving party in the circumstances in which such payment is payable for the efforts and resources expended and opportunities forgone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the Transactions contemplated hereby, which amounts would otherwise be impossible to calculate with precision. (d) Subject to the proviso at the end of this sentence, in the event the Regulatory Termination Fee is required to be paid and is paid to the Company pursuant to Section 9.03(a), such payment of the Regulatory Termination Fee shall constitute liquidated damages and be the sole and exclusive monetary remedy of the Company and its Subsidiaries and the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ respective current or future stockholders, employees, directors, officers or Affiliates (collectively, the “Company Related Parties”) against Parent, First Merger Sub and Second Merger Sub and their respective current, former or future Representatives (collectively, the “Parent Related Parties”) for all losses, damages, costs or expenses in respect of this Agreement (or if the termination thereof) or the Transactions (or the failure of such transactions to occur for any reason or for no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is availablereason) plus 250 basis pointsor any breach of any covenant or agreement or otherwise in respect of this Agreement or any oral representation made or alleged to be made in connection herewith, and including reasonable fees upon payment of the Regulatory Termination Fee, none of the Parent Related Parties shall have any further monetary liability or obligation relating to or arising out of this Agreement or the Transactions, and related expenses none of collectionthe Company, its Subsidiaries or any other Company Related Party shall seek to recover any other monetary damages; provided, however, that (x) Section 7.19(c) shall survive any such termination and (y) in the event of any Intentional Breach by Parent, First Merger Sub or Second Merger Sub prior to such termination, the Company shall be entitled to the payment of the Regulatory Termination Fee (to the extent owed pursuant to Section 9.03(a)) and to seek any damages (including, for the avoidance of doubt, damages of the type referred to in Section 11.05(ii)), to the extent proven, resulting from or arising out of such Intentional Breach (as reduced by any Regulatory Termination Fee paid by Parent).

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Grail, LLC), Merger Agreement (Grail, LLC), Merger Agreement (Illumina, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided set forth in Section 8.10(b), in the event this Section 9.3Agreement is terminated, all costs Shared Technologies and Fairchild shall bear their respective expenses incurred in connection con- nection with the Merger, including, without limitation, the preparation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedhereby, however, that the costs and all fees and expenses of printing investment bankers, finders, brokers, agents, representa- tives, counsel and mailing accountants, except that the Joint Proxy Statementfees and expenses of CS First Boston shall be shared equally by Shared Technologies and Fairchild. If the Merger occurs, then the Surviving Corporation shall be responsible, and reimburse Fairchild, for all filing of such expenses incurred by Shared Technol- ogies and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act Fairchild in connection with the Merger, will Merger (but ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ expenses shall only be borne equally by Parent and the CompanySurviving Cor- poration to the extent set forth in Schedule 8.10). (b) In the event that If this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(eSec- tion 10.1(d), (e) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f(h), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to then Shared Technologies shall promptly, but in no event later than the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known next business day after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, pay Fairchild, in immedi- ately available funds, the Company or amount of any and all fees and expenses incurred by Fairchild (including, but not limited to, fees and expenses of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ counsel, investment banking fees and expenses and printing expenses) in connection with this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contem- plated hereby and, in addition, if such termination is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h10.1(h), a fee of $5,000,000. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 10.1(f) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect or (i) or pursuant to Section 10.1(c) solely due to the Company has been made failure of Fairchild to sat- isfy the Company condition in Section 9.2(d) or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known obtain tenders and consents from at least 51% of the outstanding principal amount of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ 12<% Senior Notes due 1999 as contemplated by Schedule 9.1, then Fairchild shall promptly, but in no event later than the next business day after the date of such termi- nation, pay Shared Technologies, in immediately available funds, the amount of any and all fees and expenses incurred by Shared Technologies (including, but not limited to, fees and expenses of Shared Technologies' counsel, investment banking fees and expenses and printing expenses) in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and prior to the other transactions contem- plated hereby and in addition, if such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board is pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i10.1(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to a fee of $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%5,000,000. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Fairchild Corp), Merger Agreement (Rhi Holdings Inc), Merger Agreement (Fairchild Industries Inc /De/)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and Expenses shall be paid by the Party incurring such Expenses, whether or not the Mergers are consummated; provided that the Parties will share equally any Form S-4 filing fees as may be required to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyAgreement. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board CCI pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 9.1(d)(i) (CMOF Terminating Breach) or by the Parent Board CCI or CMOF pursuant to Section 8.1(f), 9.1(b)(i) (Outside Date) (and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting such termination CMOF would not have been entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g9.1(c)(iii) (without giving effect CCI Failure to Close)) or Section 9.1(b)(iii) (Failure to Obtain Stockholder Approval), (B) after the date hereof and prior to the notice and cure provisions breach or failure to perform giving rise to such right of termination, a bona fide Acquisition Proposal (with, for all purposes of this Section 9.3(b)(i), all percentages included in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be increased to 50%) has been publicly announced, disclosed or otherwise communicated to the CMOF Board (or any committee thereof); or ) or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (ivwhether or not conditional) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); thenmake such an Acquisition Proposal (and, in the case of a termination pursuant to Section 9.1(b)(iii) (1) Section 9.3(b)(iFailure to Obtain Stockholder Approval), such Acquisition Proposal or publicly proposed or announced intention shall have been made prior to the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 CMOF Stockholders Meeting (the "Company Termination Fee"or any adjournment or postponement thereof)), and (C) within 12 months following such termination, CMOF enters into a definitive written agreement providing for the implementation of any Acquisition Proposal or any Acquisition Proposal is consummated; (ii) this Agreement is terminated by CMOF pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(ii) (Superior Proposal); or (iii) this Agreement is terminated by CCI pursuant to Section 9.1(d)(ii) (Adverse Recommendation Change/Other Company Actions); then CMOF shall pay, as directed by CCI, the Termination Payment. Payment of the Termination Payment pursuant to Section 9.3(b) shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by ParentCCI as follows: (i) in the case of Section 9.3(b)(i), upon within the earlier of (A) three Business Days after the entry into a definitive agreement in respect of the Acquisition Proposal referred to occur in clause (B) of Section 9.3(b)(i), and (B) concurrently with the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and Acquisition Proposal; (ii) in the execution case of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay prior to Parent an amount equal or concurrently with termination of this Agreement pursuant to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination Section 9.1(c)(ii) (Superior Proposal); and (3iii) in the case of Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days three Business Days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.3(b9.1(d)(ii) (Adverse Recommendation Change/Other Company Actions), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) For the avoidance of doubt, any payment made by CMOF under Section 9.3(b) shall be payable only once with respect to Section 9.3(b), and not in duplication, even though such payment may be payable under one or more provisions hereof. In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by CCI shall receive full payment of the Parent Board or the Company Board Termination Payment pursuant to Section 8.1(e9.3(b), the receipt of the Termination Payment (and the costs and expenses contemplated by Section 9.3(d)) shall be deemed to be liquidated damages and shall be the CCI Parties’ sole and exclusive remedy for any and all losses or damages suffered or incurred by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(gCCI Parties or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives in connection with this Agreement (and the termination hereof), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of transactions contemplated by this Agreement (and prior to such termination (whether the abandonment thereof) or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after any matter forming the basis for such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction and CMOF and its Affiliates and Representatives shall have no further liability, whether pursuant to a claim at Law or in equity, to the CCI Parties or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction of their respective Affiliates or Representatives in connection with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at termination hereof), the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate transactions contemplated by this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(iiabandonment thereof) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to any matter forming the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after basis for such termination, by wire transfer and none of same day funds the CCI Parties or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives shall be entitled to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent bring or maintain any Action against CMOF or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing Affiliates or Representatives for any Alternative Transaction damages or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes equitable relief arising out of or in connection with this Section 9.3(cAgreement (and the termination hereof), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%transactions contemplated by this Agreement (and the abandonment thereof) or any matters forming the basis for such termination. (d) Each party of the Parties acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, that without these agreements, the other party Parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly In the event that the CMOF Parties shall fail to pay the amounts due pursuant to Termination Payment when due, the CMOF Parties shall (i) reimburse CCI for all reasonable costs and expenses actually incurred or accrued by CCI (including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel) in connection with the collection under and enforcement of this Section 9.3 and9.3, and (ii) if, in order to obtain such paymentany payment due to CCI pursuant to Section 9.3(b), the other party CCI commences a suit an Action that results in a judgment against the first party a CMOF Party for the amounts payments set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will CMOF Parties shall pay to the other party CCI its reasonable and documented costs and expenses (including reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees) in connection with such Action, together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 such amount at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported prime rate published in The the Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made through the date of payment (collectively, the “Recovery Costs”). (e) If the CMOF Parties become obligated to pay the Termination Payment plus the Recovery Costs, if any, under this Section 9.3, then, if requested by CCI, the CMOF Parties shall deposit into escrow an amount in cash equal to the Termination Payment plus the Recovery Costs, if any, with an escrow agent selected by CCI, after reasonable consultation with the CMOF Parties, and pursuant to a written escrow agreement (the “Escrow Agreement”) reflecting the terms set forth in this Section 9.3(e) and otherwise reasonably acceptable to CMOF and the escrow agent. The payment or deposit into escrow of the Termination Payment plus the Recovery Costs, if any, shall be made by the CMOF Parties in accordance with the timing set forth in Section 9.3(b) or, at CCI’s reasonable request, promptly after receipt of notice from CMOF that the Escrow Agreement has been executed by the parties thereto. The Escrow Agreement shall provide that the Termination Payment and the Recovery Costs, if any, in escrow or the applicable portion thereof shall be released to CCI on an annual basis based upon the delivery by CCI to the escrow agent of any one (or a combination) of the following: (i) a letter from CCI’s independent certified public accountants indicating the maximum amount that can be paid by the escrow agent to CCI without causing CCI to fail to meet the requirements of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code for the applicable taxable year of CCI determined as if no quotation for threethe payment of such amount did not constitute income described in Sections 856(c)(2)(A)-(I) or 856(c)(3)(A)-(I) of the Code (such income, “Qualifying REIT Income”), in which case the escrow agent shall release to CCI such maximum amount stated in the accountant’s letter; (ii) a letter from CCI’s counsel indicating that CCI received a private letter ruling from the IRS holding that the receipt by CCI of the Termination Payment would either constitute Qualifying REIT Income or would be excluded from gross income within the meaning of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code, in which case the escrow agent shall release to CCI the remainder of the Termination Payment; or (iii) a letter from CCI’s counsel indicating that CCI has received a tax opinion from CCI’s outside counsel or accountant, respectively, to the effect that the receipt by CCI of the Termination Payment should either constitute Qualifying REIT Income or should be excluded from gross income within the meaning of Section 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code, in which case the escrow agent shall release to CCI the remainder of the Termination Payment. The CMOF Parties agree to cooperate in good faith to amend this Section 9.3(e) at the reasonable request of CCI in order to (A) maximize the portion of the Termination Payment that may be distributed to CCI hereunder without causing CCI to fail to meet the requirements of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code, (B) improve CCI’s chances of securing the favorable private letter ruling from the IRS described in this Section 9.3(e), or (C) assist CCI in obtaining the favorable tax opinion from its outside counsel or accountant described in this Section 9.3(e). The Escrow Agreement shall provide that CCI shall bear all costs and expenses under the Escrow Agreement and that the funds will be deposited into a non-month LIBOR is available for such dateinterest bearing account. The CMOF Parties shall not be a party to the Escrow Agreement and shall not bear any liability, on cost or expense resulting directly or indirectly from the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionEscrow Agreement.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Cottonwood Multifamily Opportunity Fund, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Cottonwood Communities, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Cottonwood Communities, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMergers are consummated. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xI)(x) this Agreement is terminated by the Company or Parent pursuant to Section 9.1(b)(i) or by Parent pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(i), and after the date hereof and (in the case of termination pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(i)) prior to the breach giving rise to such right of termination, a Company Acquisition Proposal (with, for all purposes of this Section 9.3(b), all percentages included in the definition of “Company Acquisition Proposal” increased to 50%) has been announced, disclosed, or otherwise communicated or made known (whether or not publicly) to the Company Board or made known publicly to the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)Company’s stockholders, or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make such a proposal Company Acquisition Proposal, or (y) this Agreement is terminated by Company or Parent pursuant to Section 9.1(b)(iii), and prior to the Company Shareholder Meeting, a Company Acquisition Proposal has been publicly announced announced, disclosed, or otherwise communicated or made known to the Company Board or to the Company’s stockholders or any Person shall have publicly announced, disclosed or otherwise communicated or made known an intention (whether or not conditional) to make such a Company Acquisition Proposal, and in each such case in this clause (y), such Company Acquisition Proposal or intention has otherwise become not been irrevocably withdrawn publicly known at least five (5) Business Days prior to the Company Shareholder Meeting, and (II) within twelve (12) months after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether referred to in this Section 9.3(b), a transaction in respect of a Company Acquisition Proposal is consummated or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction in respect of a Company Acquisition Proposal that is later consummated; (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereofSections 9.1(c)(ii); or (iviii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k9.1(d)(ii); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)any such event, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"; it being understood that in no event shall Company be required to pay the Company Termination Fee on more than one occasion. Subject to Section 9.3(d), payment of the Company Termination Fee shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account accounts designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) consummation of any transaction contemplated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); thena Company Acquisition Proposal, in the case of a termination Company Termination Fee payable pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i9.3(b)(i), Parent shall pay (ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, in any event, within two (2) Business Days thereof), in the case of a Company Termination Fee payable pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(ii), and (iii) at the time of termination, in the case of a Company Termination Fee payable pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(iii) and as a condition to the effectiveness of such termination, as set forth in Section 9.1(d)(ii). Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, except in the case of fraud or willful and material breach as expressly set forth in Section 9.2 and except as set forth in the provisos at the end of this sentence, in the event that the Company an amount equal Termination Fee becomes payable, then payment to $90,000,000 (Parent of the "Parent Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer Fee and any Enforcement Expenses shall be Parent’s sole and exclusive remedy as liquidated damages for any and all losses or damages of same day funds to an account designated by any nature against the Company, upon the earlier to occur Company Subsidiaries and each of their respective former, current and future directors, trustees, officers, employees, agents, general and limited partners, managers, members, stockholders, Affiliates and assignees and each former, current or future director or trustee, officer, employee, agent, general or limited partner, manager, member, stockholder, Affiliate or assignee of any of the consummation foregoing in respect of this Agreement, any agreement executed in connection herewith, and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the termination of this Agreement, the failure of the Mergers to be consummated or for a breach or failure to perform hereunder (whether intentionally, unintentionally, or otherwise) or otherwise, and upon payment of such Alternative Transaction Company Termination Fee no Company Party shall have any further liability or obligation relating to or arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby and the execution thereby. (c) Each of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party If the Company fails promptly to pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 9.3(b), and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth in Section 9.3(b) or this Section 9.39.3(c), the first party will Company shall pay to the other party Parent its reasonable costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in Sections 9.3(b), from the date of termination of this Section 9.3 Agreement at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (prime rate as reported published in The the Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such datecollectively, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection“Enforcement Expenses”).

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Kimco Realty Corp), Merger Agreement (RPT Realty)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.36.06 and Section 6.09, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement the Merger and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will other Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In The Company shall pay to Parent: (1) the event that this Agreement is terminated: Termination Fee if: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.01(f), or by the ; (ii) Parent Board terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f8.01(c) or Section 8.01(d) (other than pursuant to Section 8.01(d)(i) in connection with a Non-Intervening Event Adverse Recommendation Change), and ; or (yiii) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known (A) after the date of this Agreement and prior to such the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII, any Person makes a Company Takeover Proposal or amends a Company Takeover Proposal made after January 1, 2009, (whether B) this Agreement is terminated by either (x) the Company or not conditional and whether Parent pursuant to Section 8.01(b)(i) or, (y) by the Company or not withdrawn) Parent pursuant to Section 8.01(b)(iii), and (zC) in any such case, within 12 ten and one-half (10 ½) months after the date of such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries Company Subsidiary enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction Acquisition Agreement with respect to the any Company has been made Takeover Proposal or consummates any Company Takeover Proposal (provided, that any Company Takeover Proposal referred to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination in clause (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(iA), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000or (C) need not be the same Company Takeover Proposal); provided, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parentthat, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(bclause (iii), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will term “Company Takeover Proposal” to “20%” shall be deemed to be references to 50%”; and (2) a fee in an amount equal to $10,000,000 (the “Withdrawal Fee”), if Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(d)(i) in connection with a Non-Intervening Event Adverse Recommendation Change. Any Termination Fee or Withdrawal Fee due under this Section 6.06(b) shall be paid by wire transfer of same-day funds on the date of termination of this Agreement (except that in the case of termination pursuant to clause (1)(iii) of the first sentence of this Section 6.06(b) above, such payment shall be made on the date of execution of such Acquisition Agreement or, if earlier, consummation of such transaction). (c) In If the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board Termination Fee or the Company Board Withdrawal Fee is payable pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or 6.06(b) (other than following a termination of this Agreement by the Company Board Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(g8.01(c)), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect then the Company shall pay to Parent, forthwith upon demand by Parent, the Parent has been made to Expenses incurred by Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after through the date of termination of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction in the case that the Withdrawal Fee is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board paid pursuant to Section 8.1(i) 6.06(b)(2), in amount not to exceed $2,000,000, and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after in the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by case that the Parent Board or the Company Board Termination Fee is payable pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof6.06(b)(1); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal not to exceed $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), 1,000,000) by wire transfer of same same-day funds to an account one or more accounts designated by Parent. “Parent Expenses”, as used in this Agreement, shall include all reasonable and documented out of pocket fees and expenses (including all fees and expenses of counsel, accountants, investment bankers, financing sources, hedging counterparties, experts, consultants and other Representatives) of Parent and Sub and their respective Affiliates in connection with or related to the CompanyTransactions, upon including the earlier to occur authorization, preparation, negotiation and performance of this Agreement, the consummation of such Alternative Transaction Financing Commitments and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, other transactions and documents contemplated hereby or thereby (2) including the Financing or any alternative financing obtained pursuant to Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv6.09), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer due diligence investigation of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000the Company Subsidiaries in connection therewith, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the all other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay matters relating to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal Closing; provided, however, that Parent Expenses shall not include any fees or expenses incurred prior to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) orDecember 29, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection2009.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Sport Supply Group, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Sage Parent Company, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.310.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will other Contemplated Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Merger is consummated, except that the costs and expenses of incurred in connection with the filing, printing and mailing of the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act SEC, in each case in connection with the MergerMerger (other than attorneys’ fees, will accountants’ fees and related expenses), shall be borne shared equally by Parent Acquiror and the Company. (b) In the event that If this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board Acquiror pursuant to Section 8.1(e10.1(g) or Section 10.1(i), or by the Parent Board Company pursuant to Section 8.1(f10.1(h), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to then the Company has been made shall pay to Acquiror, within two (2) Business Days after such termination, the Company or its stockholders or amount of $1,662,858 (the “Termination Fee”) by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known account as Acquiror shall designate. (c) If, after the date of this Agreement and prior to such the termination of this Agreement, a bona fide Acquisition Proposal shall have been made known to senior management of the Company or has been made directly to its stockholders generally or any Person shall have publicly announced (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) an Acquisition Proposal with respect to the Company and (zi) thereafter this Agreement is terminated by Acquiror pursuant to Section 10.1(b) as a result of a material breach; and (ii) within 12 six (6) months after such terminationtermination the Company shall enter into a definitive written agreement with any Person (other than Acquiror and its Affiliates) with respect to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company shall pay to Acquiror, within ten (10) Business Days after the execution of such definitive agreement, the Termination Fee by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account as Acquiror shall designate; provided, however, that for purposes of this paragraph, Acquisition Proposal has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 12.1(m), except that references in that Section to “15%” shall be replaced by “50%.” (d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in the circumstances in which the Termination Fee is or becomes payable pursuant to Section 10.3(b), Acquiror’s sole and exclusive remedy (whether at law, in equity, in contract, in tort or otherwise) against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction Affiliates with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement facts and prior circumstances giving rise to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by payment obligation shall be payment of the Parent Board or the Company Board Termination Fee pursuant to Section 8.1(d) 10.3(b), and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to except as provided in Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, 10.2 in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer fraud or willful breach of same day funds to an account designated by Parentthis Agreement, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation payment in full of such Alternative Transaction and the execution amount, none of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries enters into Affiliates nor any definitive agreement providing for other Person shall have any Alternative Transaction rights or claims against the Company or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of its Affiliates (whether at law, in equity, in contract, in tort or otherwise) under or relating to this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would hereby. The Company shall not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly be required to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest Termination Fee on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmore than one occasion.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (First Busey Corp /Nv/), Merger Agreement (First Busey Corp /Nv/)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3paragraph (b) below, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companyexpenses. (b) In the event that If this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board at a time when Buyer or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction Acquisition is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to in accordance with Section 8.1(g8.1(b), Section 8.1(e)(i) hereof (without giving effect solely due to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by Minimum Condition not having been met at the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation time of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(iitermination) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (38.1(e)(ii) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, ifand, within 12 twelve (12) months after of such termination, the Company enters into an agreement, arrangement or understanding (including a letter of intent) with respect to or consummates any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes Acquisition Proposal (provided, however, if prior to the time of delivery of the written notice of such termination in accordance with Section 8.2: (A) but in no event later than ten (10) days prior to the date of termination of this Agreement, (1) the Company had given Buyer written notice of a breach of any representation, warranty or covenant of Buyer or Acquisition in this Agreement in accordance with Section 9.3(b8.1(d)(ii) and (2) such breach had not been cured by Buyer or Acquisition in accordance with Section 8.1(d)(ii); or (B) the Company was properly entitled to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.1(d)(iii), references to 20% and in the definition case of either clause (A) or (B), the Company was not in material breach of this Agreement, then the Company shall not be obligated to pay, and Buyer shall not be entitled to receive, any Expense Reimbursement or Termination Fee pursuant to this Section 9.1(b)(i)); (ii) pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(i), Section 8.1(e)(iii) or Section 8.1(e)(iv); then Buyer shall be entitled to receive from the Company (in accordance with Section 9.1(c) below) (A) reimbursement for the out-of-pocket expenses of Buyer and Acquisition (including printing fees, filing fees and fees and expenses of their legal and financial advisors and all fees and expenses payable to any financing sources) related to this Agreement, the Shareholders Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and any related financing up to a maximum of $750,000 (such reimbursement amount, the "Alternative Transaction" will Expense Reimbursement") and (B) an amount equal to $3,500,000 (such amount, the "Termination Fee"); provided, however, that in no event shall more than one (1) Termination Fee or one (1) Expense Reimbursement be deemed paid to be references to 50%Buyer by the Company. (c) In Any amounts owing by the event that this Agreement is terminatedCompany to Buyer pursuant to Section 9.1(b) above shall be paid as follows: (i) if either the Company, on the one hand, or Buyer or Acquisition, on the other hand, shall have terminated this Agreement (xbut only to the extent such terminating party is entitled to do so) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to the circumstances contemplated by Section 8.1(e)9.1(b)(i) above, or then such amounts shall be paid by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g)Buyer by wire transfer of immediately available funds on the date on which the Company shall have entered into an agreement, and arrangement or understanding (yincluding a letter of intent) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after any Acquisition Proposal or, if earlier, the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into consummation of any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; orAcquisition Proposal; (ii) if the Company shall have terminated this Agreement (but only to the extent it is entitled to do so) pursuant to the circumstances contemplated by Section 9.1(b)(ii) above, then such amounts shall be paid by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after Buyer by wire transfer of immediately available funds on the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn);as a condition precedent for such termination; and (iii) if Buyer or Acquisition shall have terminated this Agreement (but only to the extent it is entitled to do so) pursuant to the circumstances contemplated by Section 9.1(b)(ii) above, then such amounts shall be paid by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), Buyer by wire transfer of same day immediately available funds to an account designated by no later than the Company, upon next Business Day succeeding the earlier to occur of the consummation date of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party The Company acknowledges that the agreements contained Termination Fee and Expense Reimbursement provided for in this Section 9.3 9.1 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and not a penalty, and that, without these agreementsthe Termination Fee and Expense Reimbursement provided for above, the other party Buyer and Acquisition would not enter into this Agreement. AccordinglyFurthermore, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth nothing in this Section 9.39.1 shall be deemed to limit any liability of any party for any breach in any material respect of any representations, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth warranties or covenants contained in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal Agreement that occurs prior to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses termination of collectionthis Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (T Netix Inc), Merger Agreement (T Netix Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided below, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Transactions contemplated by this Section 9.3Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such fees or expenses, whether or not the Transactions contemplated by this Agreement are consummated. Without limiting the foregoing, the Company shall pay all costs and expenses in connection with the printing and mailing of the Proxy Statement as well as all SEC filing fees related to the Proxy Statement and the Schedule 13E-3, and Parent and Opco shall pay all costs and expenses in connection with any securities filings made by such parties (other than the Schedule 13E-3). (b) The Company shall pay to Parent or its designee a fee in the amount of $13,000,000 (the “Company Termination Fee”) which shall be inclusive of out-of-pocket fees and expenses reasonably incurred by Parent, Opco, Holdings and Merger Sub in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by Transactions (including fees and other amounts (including fees and other payments based on a percentage of the party incurring such expense; providedCompany Termination Fee or the proposed aggregate Merger Consideration) payable to all banks, howeverinvestment banking firms and other financial institutions, that the costs and expenses of printing their respective agents and mailing the Joint Proxy Statementcounsel, and all filing fees of counsel, accountants, financial printers, experts and other fees paid consultants to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the MergerParent, will be borne equally by Parent Opco, Merger Sub and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (iany affiliate thereof) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e“Expenses”), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee")cash, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day immediately available funds to an account designated by Parent or such designee, if: (i) the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(d)(ii) or Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c)(iii); (ii) Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(c)(i) (so long as the breach or failure to perform giving rise to such right of termination was a willful and knowing breach or failure to perform) or Section 8.01(c)(ii); or (iii) the Company or Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(b)(i), but only if (A) a Company Takeover Proposal shall have been publicly disclosed or disclosed to the Company prior to the Outside Date, and (B) $105,000,000within 6 months after such termination the Company (or any Company Subsidiary) enters into a definitive agreement with respect to a Superior Company Proposal with the person or group (or any affiliate of such person or any member of such group) that made the Company Takeover Proposal referred to in clause (A) above, or consummates a transaction that constitutes a Superior Company Proposal with such person or group (or any affiliate of such person or any member of such group). The Company shall pay to Parent or its designee in cash, by wire transfer of same day immediately available funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after Parent or such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: designee: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or an amount necessary to reimburse Parent, Opco, Holdings and Merger Sub for their Expenses, up to a maximum amount of $1,000,000, if the Company Board or Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g8.01(b)(iii), and (yii) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction the Company Termination Fee less the amount of Expenses paid pursuant to clause (i) of this sentence if the Company or Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(b)(iii), but with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such this clause (ii) only if (A) a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has Company Takeover Proposal shall have been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and disclosed prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) the Company Stockholders Meeting, and (zB) within 12 months after such termination, Parent termination the Company (or any Company Subsidiary) enters into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent to, or its stockholders or such consummates, a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after Company Takeover Proposal. Any amounts due under this Section 6.06(b) shall be paid on the date of termination of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, except that in the case of a termination pursuant to (1x) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 clause (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur iii) of the consummation first sentence of this Section 6.06(b) and (y) clause (ii) of the immediately preceding sentence, such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after on the date of execution of such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported thereinearlier, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to consummation of such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectiontransactions).

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Specialty Laboratories Inc), Merger Agreement (Ameripath Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (yA) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional and conditional) or intention to make a Company Acquisition Proposal (whether or not withdrawnconditional) shall have been made directly to the Company’s shareholders or otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated or made known to senior management of the Company or the Company Board and (zB) this Agreement is thereafter terminated by the Company or Parent pursuant to Section 9.1(b)(i) (if the Company Shareholder Approval has not theretofore been obtained) or Section 9.1(b)(iii) or by Parent pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(i), then if within 12 months after such termination, termination the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any executes a definitive agreement providing for with respect to, or consummates a transaction contemplated by, any Alternative Transaction Company Acquisition Proposal (which, in each case, need not be the same Company Acquisition Proposal that shall have been made, publicly disclosed or any Alternative Transaction is consummated;communicated prior to termination hereof) then the Company shall pay the Company Termination Fee (defined in subsection 9.3(b)(ii) below) on the date of such execution or consummation, whichever occurs first; or (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the (A) Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h9.1(c)(ii) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to or 9.1(c)(iii), or (B) the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof9.1(d)(ii); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); , then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)any such event, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to a termination fee of $150,000,000 3.0 million (the "Company Termination Fee"), it being understood that in no event shall the Company be required to pay the Company Termination Fee on more than one occasion. (c) Payment of the Company Termination Fee shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account accounts designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to provided in Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof9.3(b)(i); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination Company Termination Fee payable pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i9.3(b)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 and (the "Parent Termination Fee")ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Companyin any event, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iiithereof), in the case of termination by Parent shall pay pursuant to the Company an amount equal to (ASection 9.1(c)(ii) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated or Section 9.1(c)(iii) or by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds pursuant to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c9.1(d)(ii), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party The Company acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 9.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for all or a portion of the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will Company shall pay to Parent the other party costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) of Parent in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 from the date payment became due until the date payment is made, at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported prime rate published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required became due. In the event that Parent commences such a suit and such suit results in a judgment against Parent (such that no Company Termination Fee is due), the Parent shall pay to the Company the costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) of the Company in connection with such suit. (e) The parties agree that the payment of the Company Termination Fee shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to Parent with respect to this Agreement in the event any such payment becomes due and payable and is paid, and, upon payment of the Company Termination Fee, the Company and its Subsidiaries and affiliates (and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, stockholders and representatives) shall have no further liability to Parent under this Agreement; provided, however, that the Company shall not be relieved or released from any liabilities or damages arising out of its willful and material breach of this Agreement; and, provided, further, that the aggregate amount of any damages determined by a court to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on payable to Parent pursuant to the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses foregoing proviso shall be reduced by the amount of collectionany Company Termination Fee previously paid to Parent pursuant to this Section 9.3.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Home Bancorp, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Louisiana Bancorp Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.36.06, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing Offer or the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xthis Agreement is terminated by Parent pursuant to Section 8.01(e) or by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.01(f), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect prior to the Company has Share Acceptance Date; or (ii) (A) prior to the Share Acceptance Date, a Takeover Proposal shall have been made to the Company or its shall have been made directly to the stockholders of the Company generally or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has shall have otherwise become publicly known after the date of known, (B) thereafter, this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h8.01(c) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders Section 8.01(g) or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d8.01(b)(i), or Section 8.01(b)(iii) and the Company Board is not at the time by reason of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); thenMinimum Condition not having been satisfied, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3C) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to within twelve (A12) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after any such termination, the Company enters into a binding agreement directly relating to the consummation of a transaction contemplated by any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction Takeover Proposal or any Alternative Transaction transaction contemplated by any Takeover Proposal is consummated. For , then the Company shall pay Parent the Company Termination Fee by wire transfer of same-day funds as follows: (1) in the case of a payment required by clause (i) above, the Company Termination Fee on the date of termination of this Agreement and (2) in the case of a payment required by clause (ii) above, the Company Termination Fee on the earlier of the date of entry into a binding agreement or the date of consummation referred to in clause (ii)(C) above (for purposes of this Section 9.3(b6.06(b), the term “Takeover Proposal” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.02(a)(i), except that all references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will fifteen percent (15%) therein shall be deemed to be references to 50thirty-five percent (35%)). (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedterminated by Parent or by the Company pursuant to: (i) (xA) Section 8.01(b)(i) for the failure to satisfy any of the Offer Conditions set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) or (e) of Annex II due to the failure to receive any required consent or clearance under applicable Antitrust Laws from a Governmental Entity or due to any action by any Governmental Entity to prevent the Parent Board consummation of the Offer or the Company Board pursuant Merger as violative of applicable Antitrust Laws or (B) Section 8.01(b)(ii) due to the denial of any approval required under applicable Antitrust Laws or the taking of any action by any antitrust or competition Governmental Entity to prevent the consummation of the Offer or the Merger as violative of applicable Antitrust Laws under circumstances where no other right to terminate exists under Section 8.1(e8.01(b)(ii) that does not relate to Antitrust Laws, if, in the case of each of clauses (A) and (B), at the time of such termination, all other Offer Conditions, including under paragraphs (a) or (e) of Annex II that do not relate to Antitrust Laws (other than those conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied at the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after Expiration Date but which conditions would be satisfied if the Expiration Date were the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination), Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedhave been satisfied; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i8.01(h), then Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal (or to $90,000,000 (any Affiliate of the "Company as directed by the Company) the Parent Termination Fee"), Fee by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated as follows: (1) in the case of a termination by Parent, on the date of termination of the Agreement and (2) in the case of termination by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementas promptly as reasonably practicable (and, as applicablein any event, within two (2) Section 9.3(c)(iibusiness days following such termination). Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if (x) Parent or Merger Sub fail to receive the proceeds of the Debt Financing (or any Alternative Financing) or Section 9.3(c)(iv(y) the parties are unable to satisfy any of the Offer Conditions relating to Antitrust Laws, in either case specified in clause (x) or (y), whether or not as a result of Parent’s or Merger Sub’s breach of any of their respective representations, warranties or covenants under this Agreement, then the payment of the Parent shall pay Termination Fee to the Company an amount equal (or to any Affiliate of the Company as directed by the Company) in accordance with this Section 6.06(c) shall be the sole and exclusive remedy, in law or equity, of the Company and its Affiliates against Parent, Merger Sub, their respective Affiliates and any of their respective former, current or future stockholders, directors, officers, Affiliates or agents (including any of their Representatives) or persons providing financing (collectively, the “Parent Related Parties”) for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the breach of any representation, warranty or covenant contained in this Agreement by Parent or Merger Sub or the failure of Parent or Merger Sub to accept for payment and pay for shares of Company Common Stock validly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the Offer or to consummate the Merger, and upon payment of the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Fee in accordance with this Section 9.3(c)(iii6.06(c), none of the Parent Related Parties shall pay have any further liability or obligation to the Company an amount equal or any other person relating to or arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (Aexcept that Parent and Merger Sub shall also be obligated with respect to the penultimate sentence of Section 6.02, Section 6.06(d) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (BSection 6.15); provided that this Section 6.06(c) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by shall not limit the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any ’s right to seek specific performance of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Parent’s and Merger Sub’s obligations hereunder as provided in Section 9.3(c9.10(a), references but only to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%extent permitted thereby. (d) Each party of the Company and Parent acknowledges and agrees that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 6.06(b) and Section 6.06(c), as applicable, are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, that each of the Company Termination Fee and the Parent Termination Fee is liquidated damages in a reasonable amount that will compensate Parent and Merger Sub, on the one hand, or the Company, on the other hand, as applicable, in the circumstances where such fee is payable, and that, without these agreements, neither Parent nor the other party Company would not enter have entered into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the amounts any amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 6.06(b) or Parent fails promptly to pay any amount due pursuant to Section 6.06(c), and, in order to obtain such payment, Parent or the other party Company, as the case may be, commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3Company Termination Fee or Parent for the Parent Termination Fee, as applicable, the first party will against which such judgment has been rendered shall pay to the other party such other party’s costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth amount of the Company Termination Fee or the Parent Termination Fee, as applicable, from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at the prime rate of Citibank N.A. in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (King Pharmaceuticals Inc), Merger Agreement (Alpharma Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and Expenses shall be paid by the Party incurring such fees or expenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated; provided that the Parties will share equally any Form S-4 filing fees as may be required to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyAgreement. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board CCIT III or the Parent Board CMFT pursuant to Section 8.1(e)9.1(b)(i) or Section 9.1(b)(iii) and, (A) prior to the Stockholders Meeting, an Acquisition Proposal with respect to CCIT III has been publicly announced, disclosed or by otherwise communicated to CCIT III’s stockholders or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make such an Acquisition Proposal (and such Acquisition Proposal or intention shall not have been publicly withdrawn on a bona fide basis without qualification at least three (3) Business Days prior to the Parent Board Outside Date (with respect to a termination pursuant to Section 8.1(f9.1(b)(i)) or the Stockholders Meeting (with respect to a termination pursuant to Section 9.1(b)(iii))) and (B) within twelve (12) months after the date of such termination, (I) a transaction in respect of an Acquisition Proposal with respect to CCIT III is consummated, (II) CCIT III enters into a definitive agreement in respect of an Acquisition Proposal and such Acquisition Proposal is actually consummated thereafter, or (III) CCIT III recommends to stockholders of CCIT III or fails to recommend against an Acquisition Proposal structured as a tender offer or exchange offer and such Acquisition Proposal is actually consummated thereafter (with, for all purposes of clauses (I), (II), and (yIII) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior Section 9.3(b)(i), all percentages included in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” increased to such termination 50%), then CCIT III shall pay to CMFT (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn1) the Termination Payment and (z2) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing up to one hundred thirty thousand dollars ($130,000) as reimbursement for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedCMFT’s Expenses; (ii) by the Parent Board CCIT III pursuant to Section 8.1(h9.1(c)(ii), then CCIT III shall pay to CMFT (A) an amount equal to the Termination Payment (provided that, if such termination occurs no later than ten (10) Business Days after the Go Shop Period End Time (or, in the event of timely delivery of a CCIT III Change Notice, the negotiation period contemplated by Section 7.3(f)(ii)), then no Termination Payment will be payable by CCIT III) and a proposal (B) up to one hundred thirty thousand dollars ($130,000) as reimbursement for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn)CMFT’s Expenses; (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board CMFT pursuant to Section 8.1(d9.1(d)(ii), then CCIT III shall pay to CMFT (A) the Termination Payment (provided that, if such termination occurs no later than ten (10) Business Days after the Go Shop Period End Time (or, in the event of timely delivery of a CCIT III Change Notice, the negotiation period contemplated by Section 7.3(f)(ii)), then no Termination Payment will be payable by CCIT III) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled (B) up to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(gone hundred thirty thousand dollars ($130,000) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); oras reimbursement for CMFT’s Expenses; (iv) by the Company Board CCIT III pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i9.1(c)(i), the Company then CMFT shall pay to Parent CCIT III an amount equal up to seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, 750,000) as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing reimbursement for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedCCIT III’s Expenses; or (iiv) by the Company Board CMFT pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i9.1(d)(i), Parent then CCIT III shall pay to the Company CCIT III an amount equal up to one hundred thirty thousand dollars ($90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, 130,000) as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing reimbursement for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%CMFT’s Expenses. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Cole Office & Industrial REIT (CCIT III), Inc.), Merger Agreement (Cim Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except Whether or not the Merger is consummated, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Section 9.3herein, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Offer, this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companyexpenses. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(e), (f) or by the Parent Board (g) (B) or pursuant to Section 8.1(f)8.1(c) following the termination of the Offer by the Purchaser as a result of the failure to satisfy any of the conditions set forth in paragraph (c) (1) of Annex I, and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to then the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to shall simultaneously with such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant by Parent, within one business day thereafter) reimburse Parent for the out-of-pocket fees and expenses of Parent and the Purchaser (including printing fees, filing fees and fees and expenses of its legal and financial advisors) related to the Offer, this Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby and any related financing up to a maximum of $25 million (1) Section 9.3(b)(icollectively "Expenses"), and at the Company shall same time pay to Parent an amount equal to a termination fee of $150,000,000 220 million (the "Company Termination Fee"), ) in immediately available funds by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon . In the earlier event that (x) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to occur Section 8.1(g)(A) or pursuant to Section 8.1(c) following the termination of the consummation Offer by the Purchaser as a result of the failure to satisfy any of the conditions set forth in paragraph (c)(2), (3) or (4) of Annex I, and (y) within twelve months of the date of such Alternative termination, the Company shall enter into an agreement for an Acquisition Transaction with any person other than Parent and the execution of its affiliates, then, prior to or simultaneously with entering into such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay Parent the Termination Fee and reimburse Parent and the Purchaser for their Expenses, in each case in immediately available funds by wire transfer to Parent an amount equal designated by Parent. Without limiting the foregoing, in the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(c) as a result of the Company Termination Feefailure to satisfy the conditions set forth in paragraph (e) of Annex I, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), then the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to promptly (A) $45,000,000 within two and in any event with one business days day after such termination, ) reimburse Parent for Expenses in immediately available funds by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that The prevailing party in any legal action undertaken to enforce this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting provision hereof shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, recover from the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, costs and expenses (including attorneys' and expert witness fees) incurred in order to obtain connection with such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionaction.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (United States Filter Corp), Merger Agreement (United States Filter Corp)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.36.7, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs United and Continental shall share equally (i) all fees and expenses of in relation to the printing and mailing filing of the Form S-4 and the printing, filing and distribution of the Joint Proxy Statement, Statement and all (ii) any filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act required in connection with the MergerMerger pursuant to the HSR Act or any other competition Law, will be borne equally by Parent other than, in the case of clause (i) or clause (ii), attorneys’ and the Companyaccountants’ fees and expenses. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board United pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.1(h), ; (ii) by Continental or by the Parent Board United pursuant to Section 8.1(f), 8.1(d) and (yx) a proposal for an Alternative a Competing Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company Continental or its stockholders or such a proposal (whether or not conditional) or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) the Continental Stockholders Meeting, and (zy) (1) within 12 months after such termination, the Company Continental or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative a Competing Transaction or (2) (A) within 12 months after such termination, any Alternative Person commences a tender offer or exchange offer with respect to Continental (or any successor to Continental or any parent of Continental) and (B) within 24 months after such termination a Competing Transaction is consummated;; provided, however, for purposes of this clause (ii), unless a Competing Transaction described in clauses (x) and (y) is made and consummated by the same Person (or any Affiliate thereof), any reference in the definition of Competing Transaction to 10% shall be deemed to be a reference to 35%; or (iiiii) by the Parent Board Continental or United pursuant to Section 8.1(h8.1(e) and (x) a proposal for an Alternative a Competing Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company Continental or its stockholders or such a proposal (whether or not conditional) or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to the End Date, (y) the Continental Stockholders Meeting did not occur at least 5 Business Days prior to the End Date and (z) (1) within 12 months after such termination, Continental or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for a Competing Transaction or (2) (A) within 12 months after such termination, any Person commences a tender offer or exchange offer with respect to Continental (or any successor to Continental or any parent of Continental) and (B) within 24 months after such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); a Competing Transaction is consummated; provided, however, for purposes of this clause (iii), unless a Competing Transaction described in clauses (x) and (y) is made and consummated by the Parent Board same Person (or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions any controlled Affiliate thereof); or (iv) by , any reference in the Company Board pursuant definition of Competing Transaction to Section 8.1(k)10% shall be deemed to be a reference to 35%; then, in the case of Continental will pay United a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount fee equal to $150,000,000 175,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by ParentUnited, in the case of a termination referred to in Section 6.7(b)(ii) or Section 6.7(b)(iii), upon the earlier earliest to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementevents referred to in Section 6.7(b)(ii)(y) or Section 6.7(b)(iii)(z), as applicable, (2) and in the case of a termination by United referred to in Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv6.7(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days Business Days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board Continental pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.1(i), ; (ii) by United or by the Company Board Continental pursuant to Section 8.1(g), 8.1(c) and (yx) a proposal for an Alternative a Competing Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent United or its stockholders or such a proposal (whether or not conditional) or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) the United Stockholders Meeting, and (zy) (1) within 12 months after such termination, Parent United or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative a Competing Transaction or (2) (A) within 12 months after such termination, any Alternative Person commences a tender offer or exchange offer with respect to United (or any successor to United or any parent of United) and (B) within 24 months after such termination a Competing Transaction is consummated; provided, however, for purposes of this clause (ii), unless a Competing Transaction described in clauses (x) and (y) is made and consummated by the same Person (or any controlled Affiliate thereof), any reference in the definition of Competing Transaction to 10% shall be deemed to be a reference to 35%; or (iiiii) by the Company Board United or Continental pursuant to Section 8.1(i8.1(e) and (x) a proposal for an Alternative a Competing Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent United or its stockholders or such a proposal (whether or not conditional) or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to the End Date, (y) the United Stockholders Meeting did not occur at least 5 Business Days prior to the End Date and (z) (1) within 12 months after such termination, United or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for a Competing Transaction or (2) (A) within 12 months after such termination, any Person commences a tender offer or exchange offer with respect to United (or any successor to United or any parent of United) and (B) within 24 months after such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); a Competing Transaction is consummated; provided, however, for purposes of this clause (iii), unless a Competing Transaction described in clauses (x) and (y) is made and consummated by the Parent Board same Person (or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions any controlled Affiliate thereof); or (iv) by , any reference in the Parent Board pursuant definition of Competing Transaction to Section 8.1(j)10% shall be deemed to be a reference to 35%; then, in United will pay Continental the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Continental, in the Companycase of termination referred to in Section 6.7(c)(ii) or (iii), upon the earlier earliest to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementevents referred to in Section 6.7(c)(ii)(y) or Section 6.7(c)(iii)(z), as applicable, (2) and in the case of termination by Continental referred to in Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv6.7(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days Business Days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 6.7 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 6.7 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first non-paying party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.36.7, the first non-paying party will pay to the other party interest interest, from the date such payment was required to be made, on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 6.7 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points. The parties acknowledge and agree that the Termination Fee shall not constitute either a penalty or liquidated damages, and the right of a party to receive, or the receipt of, the Termination Fee shall not limit or otherwise affect such party’s right to specific performance as provided in Section 9.10, such party’s rights as set forth in Section 8.2 or Section 9.7 or any other remedies that may be available for breaches of this Agreement, including reasonable fees and related expenses breaches of collectionSection 5.5 of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Ual Corp /De/), Merger Agreement (Continental Airlines Inc /De/)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3Unless specified otherwise herein, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Transactions, the solicitation of stockholder approvals and all other matters related to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedexpenses, howeverwhether or not the Mergers or any other Transaction is consummated, that except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement. (a) If this Agreement shall be validly terminated by the costs and expenses of printing and mailing Parent Entities pursuant to (i) Section 9.01(d)(i), or (ii) by the Joint Proxy StatementCompany pursuant to Section 9.01(e)(i), and all filing and other fees paid then OpCo shall pay (or cause to be paid) to the SEC Parent Entities (or under their designees) $288,500,000 (the HSR Act “Company Termination Fee”) in connection accordance with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanySection 9.03(b). (b) In the event that the Company Termination Fee becomes payable by the Company Entities pursuant to Section 9.03(a), it shall be paid to the Parent Entities (or the Parent Entities’ designees) by OpCo (or its designee) in immediately available funds within two Business Days after the termination of this Agreement; provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company Termination Fee becomes payable pursuant to Section 9.03(a), the Company Termination Fee shall be payable concurrently with the consummation of such Superior Proposal. The payment to the Parent Entities (or the Parent Entities’ designees) of the Company Termination Fee shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the Parent Related Parties for any loss suffered by the Parent Related Parties as a result of the failure of the Transactions to be consummated, and, upon such payment in accordance with this Section 9.03, the Company Related Parties shall not have any further liability or obligation, relating to or arising out of this Agreement is terminated:or the Transactions. (c) If this Agreement shall be validly terminated (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e9.01(e)(ii), Section 9.01(e)(iii) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y9.01(e)(iv) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Company or Parent Board Entity pursuant to Section 8.1(h9.01(b) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to (if the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior events giving rise to such termination (whether right are caused by or not conditional and whether resulted from, in any material respect, a Parent Entity’s breach of any representations or not withdrawn); (iiiwarranties or failure to satisfy any agreements or covenants under this Agreement) by the Parent Board or Section 9.01(c) at a time when the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to could terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g9.01(e)(ii)) or Section 9.01(e)(iii), then the Parent Entities shall pay to OpCo (without giving effect or its designee) the amount of $705,000,000 (the “Parent Termination Fee”) in accordance with Section 9.03(d). (d) In the event the Parent Termination Fee becomes payable by the Parent Entities pursuant to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or this Section 9.03, it shall be paid to OpCo (ivor its designee) by the Company Board pursuant Parent Entities in immediately available funds within two Business Days after such termination. Notwithstanding anything to Section 8.1(k); then, the contrary set forth in the case of a termination pursuant to this Agreement (1) Section 9.3(b)(iincluding this Article IX), the Company shall pay Entities expressly acknowledge and agree that (i) the Company Entities’ right to receive the Parent an amount equal Termination Fee pursuant to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"and in accordance with Section 9.03(c), by wire transfer (ii) the amounts payable to OpCo and the Company Subsidiaries pursuant to Section 7.12(c), (iii) the amounts payable to OpCo and the Company Subsidiaries pursuant to the penultimate sentence of same day funds this Section 9.03(d) (subject to an account designated by Parentthe Expense Cap), upon (iv) the earlier Company Entities’ right to occur seek specific performance or other equitable relief solely in accordance with, and subject to the limitations in, this Agreement (including Section 10.08) and the Equity Commitment Letter, (v) the rights of the consummation Company Entities to bring any claims or otherwise pursue any Action in accordance with, and subject to the limitations in, the Guarantee and (vi) the rights of such Alternative Transaction the Company Entities to bring any claims or otherwise pursue any Action under the Confidentiality Agreement and the execution Voting Agreement shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedies of such agreementthe Company Entities, as applicablethe Company Subsidiaries, their respective Affiliates or any of their respective former, current or future general or limited partners, stockholders, equityholders, members, managers, directors, officers, employees, agents or Affiliates (2collectively, the “Company Related Parties”) Section 9.3(b)(iiagainst (A) the Parent Entities and the Merger Subs or Section 9.3(b)(iv(B) the Equity Investors and the Parent Entities’ and the Equity Investors’ respective Affiliates or any of their or their respective Affiliates’ respective former, current or future directors, officers, employees, general or limited partners, mangers, members, direct or indirect equityholders, controlling persons, attorneys, assignees, agents, representatives or representatives of any of the foregoing, or any former, current or future estates, heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, successors or assigns of any of the foregoing, or any financial institution which provides or is committed to provide financing in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of their respective Affiliates (collectively, the “Parent Related Parties”), for, or with respect to, this Agreement, the Equity Commitment Letter, the Guarantee, the Confidentiality Agreement, the Voting Agreement, the Financings or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (including, any breach thereof by the Parent Entities or the Merger Subs), the termination of this Agreement, the failure to consummate the Closing or any claims or actions under applicable Law arising out of any such breach, termination or failure and none of the Company Related Parties shall pay seek to Parent an amount equal recover any other damages or seek any other remedy, whether based on a claim at law or in equity, in contract, tort or otherwise, with respect to any such losses or damages (including in respect of any oral representation made or alleged to be made in connection herewith). Nothing in this Section 9.03(d) will preclude any liability of the Debt Financing Sources or the Preferred Equity Financing Sources to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and Entities (3) Section 9.3(b)(iiifollowing the Closing), the Parent Entities or the Merger Subs under the definitive agreements relating to the Debt Financing or the Preferred Equity Financing or limit the Company Entities (following the Closing), the Parent Entities or the Merger Subs from seeking to recover any such damages or obtain equitable relief from or with respect to any Debt Financing Source or Preferred Equity Investor pursuant to the definitive agreements relating to the Debt Financing or the Preferred Equity Financing. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, other than the obligation of the Parent Entities to pay the Parent Termination Fee and any Additional Obligations in accordance with Section 9.03(c) and this Section 9.03(d) and the respective obligations of the Guarantors under, and pursuant to the terms of, the Guarantee, in no event will any Parent Related Party or any other Person have any liability for monetary damages to the Company Entities or any other Person relating to or arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. While the Company Entities may pursue both a grant of specific performance pursuant to Section 10.08(a) to cause consummation of the Transactions (including the Mergers) to occur and the payment of the Parent Termination Fee and any Additional Obligations (subject to the Expense Cap), in no event shall pay the Company Entities be entitled to Parent receive both (i) an amount equal order for specific performance or any other equitable remedy of the type contemplated by Section 10.08(a) to cause consummation of the Transactions (Aincluding the Mergers) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent occur and (Bii) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds the Parent Termination Fee if payable pursuant to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b)9.03; provided, references to 20% that, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will this Agreement shall be deemed to be references prohibit the Company Entities from pursuing (or obtaining) specific performance of the Parent Entities’ obligations hereunder or other equitable relief that does not require the Merger Subs to 50%. (c) In cause the event that Closing to occur and, to the extent this Agreement is subsequently terminated: (i) (x) by , the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time payment of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) Termination Fee and any Additional Obligations (without giving effect subject to the notice and cure provisions thereofExpense Cap); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur . Each of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party parties hereto acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 9.03 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement hereby, and that, without these agreements, the other party Company Entities would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly OpCo or the Parent Entities fail to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against timely manner the first party for Company Termination Fee or the amounts Parent Termination Fee, as applicable, then OpCo shall pay (or cause to be paid) to the Parent Entities (or their designees) or the Parent Entities shall pay (or cause to be paid) to OpCo (or its designee), as applicable, interest on such amount from and including the date payment of such amount was due to but excluding the date of actual payment at the prime rate set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made made, plus 2% per annum (together with the obligations of the Parent Entities under Section 7.12(c), the “Additional Obligations”). The Company Entities and the Parent Entities hereby agree that the aggregate amount of the Additional Obligations payable by the Parent Entities or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is availableCompany Entities (as applicable) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionpursuant to this Section 9.03(d) shall not exceed $20,000,000 (the “Expense Cap”).

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Emanuel Ariel)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.310.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will other Contemplated Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Merger is consummated, except that the costs and expenses incurred in connection with the filing of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Registration Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act SEC, in each case in connection with the MergerMerger (other than the Company’s attorneys’ fees, will accountants’ fees and related expenses), shall be borne equally paid by Parent the Acquiror and the expenses incurred in connection with printing and mailing of the Proxy Statement shall be paid by the Company. (b) In the event that If this Agreement is terminated:terminated by Acquiror pursuant to Section 10.1(b), then the Company shall pay to Acquiror, within ten (10) Business Days after such termination, the amount of $4.7 million (the “Termination Fee”) by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account as Acquiror shall designate. (ic) (x) If this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e10.1(c) or Section 10.1(j) (or Section 10.1(e), if at the time of, or by the Parent Board prior to, such termination pursuant to Section 8.1(f10.1(e), and (ythe Company would have been entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.1(c) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect or Section 10.1(j)), then Acquiror shall pay to the Company has been made Company, within ten (10) Business Days after such termination, the Termination Fee by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account as the Company shall designate. (d) If this Agreement is terminated by the Company pursuant to Section 10.1(h) or its stockholders or by Acquiror pursuant to Section 10.1(g), then the Company shall pay to Acquiror, within two (2) Business Days after such a proposal or an intention termination, the Termination Fee by wire transfer of immediately available funds to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known account as Acquiror shall designate. (e) If, after the date of this Agreement and prior to such the termination of this Agreement, a bona fide Acquisition Proposal shall have been made known to senior management of the Company or has been communicated directly to the Company’s stockholders generally or any Person shall have publicly announced (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of and (i) thereafter this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) is terminated by the Parent Board or the Company Board Acquiror pursuant to Section 8.1(d10.1(i) and (ii) within six (6) months after such termination the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled shall enter into a definitive written agreement with any Person (other than Acquiror and its Affiliates) with respect to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)such Acquisition Proposal, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 Acquiror, within three (3) Business Days after the "Company execution of such definitive agreement, the Termination Fee"), Fee by wire transfer of same day immediately available funds to an such account designated as Acquiror shall designate; provided, however, that for purposes of this paragraph, Acquisition Proposal has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 12.1(k), except that references in that Section to “15%” shall be replaced by Parent, upon “50%.” (f) All payments made pursuant to this Section 10.3 shall constitute liquidated damages and except as provided in Section 10.2 in the earlier to occur case of fraud or willful and material breach of the consummation Agreement, the receipt thereof shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the receiving party against the party making such Alternative Transaction payment, its Affiliates and their respective directors, officers and stockholders for any claims arising out of or relating in any way to this Agreement or the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv)transactions contemplated herein. Further, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall not be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly required to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest Termination Fee on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmore than one occasion.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Guaranty Federal Bancshares Inc), Merger Agreement (QCR Holdings Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3below, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC whether or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companynot such transactions are consummated. (b) In BAC shall pay (provided that if BAC fails to pay when due, Biovail will pay when due on behalf of BAC) to Valeant a fee of $100,000,000 (the event that this Agreement is terminated“Biovail Termination Fee”) if: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board Valeant terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.01(e), ; provided that if either Valeant or by the Parent Board Biovail terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y8.01(b)(iii) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has at any time after Valeant would have been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled permitted to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g8.01(e), this Agreement shall be deemed terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(e) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereoffor purposes of this Section 6.06(b)(i); or (ivii) (A) prior to the Biovail Stockholders Meeting, a Biovail Takeover Proposal shall have been made to Biovail or shall have been made directly to the stockholders of Biovail generally or shall otherwise become publicly known or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make a Biovail Takeover Proposal, (B) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination Biovail pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), 8.01(b)(i) and the Company shall pay Biovail Stockholders Meeting has not been held on or prior to Parent an amount equal the fifth Business Day prior to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation date of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, termination or (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii8.01(b)(iii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3C) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after 12 months of such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company Biovail enters into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction Contract to consummate a Biovail Takeover Proposal or any Alternative Transaction Biovail Takeover Proposal is consummated. For the purposes of this Section 9.3(b)6.06(b)(ii)(C) only, the term “Biovail Takeover Proposal” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.02(e) except that all references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will %” therein shall be deemed to be references to 50“40%”. Any Biovail Termination Fee due under this Section 6.06(b) shall be paid by wire transfer of same-day funds (x) in the case of clause (i) above, on the Business Day immediately following the date of termination of this Agreement and (y) in the case of clause (ii) above, on the date of the first to occur of the events referred to in clause (ii)(C) above. (c) In Valeant shall pay to Biovail a fee of $100,000,000 (the event that this Agreement is terminated“Valeant Termination Fee”) if: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board Biovail terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.01(f), ; provided that if either Valeant or by the Company Board Biovail terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y8.01(b)(iv) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has at any time after Biovail would have been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled permitted to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f8.01(f), this Agreement shall be deemed terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereoffor purposes of this Section 6.06(c)(i); or (ivii) by (A) prior to the Parent Board pursuant Valeant Stockholders Meeting, a Valeant Takeover Proposal shall have been made to Section 8.1(j); thenValeant or shall have been made directly to the stockholders of Valeant generally or shall otherwise become publicly known or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make a Valeant Takeover Proposal, in the case of a termination (B) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay 8.01(b)(i) and the Valeant Stockholders Meeting has not been held at or prior to the Company an amount equal fifth Business Day prior to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation date of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, termination or (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii8.01(b)(iv) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3C) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after 12 months of such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries Valeant enters into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction Contract to consummate a Valeant Takeover Proposal or any Alternative Transaction a Valeant Takeover Proposal is consummated. For the purposes of this Section 9.3(c)6.06(c)(ii)(C) only, the term “Valeant Takeover Proposal” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.03(e) except that all references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will %” therein shall be deemed to be references to 50“40%”. Any Valeant Termination Fee due under this Section 6.06(c) shall be paid by wire transfer of same-day funds (x) in the case of clause (i) above, on the Business Day immediately following the date of termination of this Agreement and (y) in the case of clause (ii) above, on the date of the first to occur of the events referred to in clause (ii)(C) above. (d) Each party acknowledges Biovail and Valeant acknowledge and agree that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 Sections 6.06(b) and 6.06(c) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party neither Valeant nor Biovail would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party Biovail fails promptly to pay the amounts amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 6.06(b) or Valeant fails promptly to pay the amount due pursuant to Section 6.06(c), and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Person owed such payment commences a suit suit, action or other proceeding that results in a judgment against the first party Judgment in its favor for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3such payment, the first party will Person owing such payment shall pay to the Person owed such payment its costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, action or other party proceeding, together with interest on the amounts set forth amount of such payment from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at the prime rate of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if made. In no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionevent shall either party be obligated to pay more than one termination fee pursuant to this Section 6.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (BIOVAIL Corp), Merger Agreement (Valeant Pharmaceuticals International)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3Section, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In The Company agrees to pay Parent a fee in immediately available funds equal to $20,000,000 promptly, but in no event later than one business day, after the event that termination of this Agreement is terminated:as a result of the occurrence of any of the events set forth below (a "Trigger Event"): (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)shall have entered into, or by the Parent Board pursuant shall have publicly announced its intention to Section 8.1(f)enter into, and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction agreement or an agreement in principle with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedAcquisition Proposal; (ii) by any person or group (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the 1934 Act) (other than Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(hor any of its affiliates) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to shall have become the Company has been made to beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Company ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇) of at least 25% of the outstanding Shares or its stockholders shall have acquired, directly or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after indirectly, at least 25% of the date assets of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn)the Company; (iii) any representation or warranty made by the Parent Board Company in, or pursuant to, this Agreement that is qualified as to materiality shall not have been true and correct when made or at any time prior to the consummation of the Offer as if made at and as of such time, or any representation or warranty made by the Company in, or pursuant to, this Agreement that is not so qualified shall not have been true and correct in all material respects when made or at any time prior to the consummation of the Offer as if made at and as of such time, or the Company shall have failed to observe or perform in any material respect any of its obligations under this Agreement; (iv) the Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of Directors of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled (or any special committee thereof) shall have withdrawn or materially modified in a manner adverse to terminate Parent or Merger Subsidiary its approval or recommendation of the Offer, the Merger or this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) or its approval of the entry by Parent and Merger Subsidiary into the Stockholder Option Agreement, in any such case whether or not such withdrawal or modification is required by the fiduciary duties of the Board of Directors (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions or any special committee thereof); or (ivv) by prior to the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in purchase of any Shares under the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)Offer, the Company shall pay have received any Acquisition Proposal which the Board of Directors has determined is more favorable to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee")Company's shareholders than the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, whether or not such determination is required by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur fiduciary duties of the consummation Board of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementDirectors; PROVIDED that, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) if (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board only Trigger Event having occurred is an event pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), clause (iii) above and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect the breaches of representation or warranty, or failures to Parent has been made to Parent observe or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into perform any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); obligation under clause (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to above (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent individually or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that aggregate would not have or result in a Material Adverse Effect or prevent or materially delay the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and thator (B) were unintentional, without these agreementsthen the amount of the fee payable by the Company to the Parent under this Section 10.4(b) shall be $5,000,000 instead of $20,000,000. (c) If this Agreement is terminated as a result of the occurrence of a Trigger Event, in addition to any amounts paid or payable by the Company to Parent pursuant to Section 10.4(b), the other party would not enter into this Agreement. AccordinglyCompany shall promptly assume and pay, if a party fails promptly to pay or reimburse Parent for, all fees payable and expenses incurred by Parent (including the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionits counsel) in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Computer Management Sciences Inc), Merger Agreement (Computer Associates International Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.37.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expenseexpenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated; provided, however, that GT and the costs Company shall share equally all SEC filing fees and printing expenses of incurred in connection with the printing and mailing filing of the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent /Prospectus and the CompanyRegistration Statement (including financial statements and exhibits) and any amendments or supplements thereto. (b) In The Company shall pay GT a fee of $8,000,000 (the event that "Fee"), plus GT's actual, documented and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement is terminated:(including but not limited to, fees and expenses of counsel, accountants and financial advisors) ("Expenses"), but in no event shall such Expenses exceed $1,500,000, if any of the following events occurs; provided that no Fee or Expenses shall be payable pursuant to this Section 7.3(b) if this Agreement has been previously terminated and such previous termination did not entitle GT to receive a Fee pursuant to this Section 7.3(b): (i) the termination of this Agreement by the Company pursuant to 7.1(b), if prior to the Final Date (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), necessary HSR approvals shall have been obtained and (y) a proposal for third party shall have proposed, or it shall have been publicly disclosed that a third party intends to propose, an Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters subsidiaries and within 12 months following such Final Date, the Company shall enter into any definitive an agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated;with a third party with respect to a Company Acquisition (as defined below); or (ii) the termination of this Agreement by the Parent Board GT pursuant to Section 8.1(h7.1(d) and as a proposal for result (x) of the failure to obtain the requisite vote of the shareholders of the Company by the Final Date if the Company is in breach of any of its obligations under Section 5.2 or (y) if there shall have occurred an Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal with respect to the Company has or any of its subsidiaries which shall have been made to publicly disclosed and not withdrawn, the failure of the shareholders of the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after approve the date of Merger and this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn);at the Company Shareholders' Meeting; or (iii) the termination of this Agreement by the Parent Board or the Company Board GT pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof7.1(f); or (iv) the termination of this Agreement by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k7.1(g); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Microprose Inc/De), Merger Agreement (Gt Interactive Software Corp)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Expenses shall be paid by the party incurring such expensefees or expenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated; provided, however, provided that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing Parties will share equally any Form S-4 filing fees as may be required to consummate the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally transactions contemplated by Parent and the Companythis Agreement. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (xA) by the Company Board or the Parent Board SOR pursuant to Section 8.1(e9.1(d)(i) (SOR II Terminating Breach) and after the date hereof and prior to the failure to perform giving rise to such right of termination, an Acquisition Proposal (with, for all purposes of this Section 9.3(b)(i), all percentages included in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” increased to 50%) has been publicly announced, disclosed or otherwise communicated to the SOR II Board or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make such an Acquisition Proposal or (B) by the Parent Board SOR II or SOR pursuant to Section 8.1(f9.1(b)(i) (Outside Date) or Section 9.1(b)(iii) (Failure to Obtain Stockholder Approval), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and but prior to such termination the Stockholders Meeting, an Acquisition Proposal with respect to SOR II has been publicly announced, disclosed or otherwise communicated to SOR II’s stockholders (and not withdrawn) or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional conditional) to make such an Acquisition Proposal, and whether or not withdrawnin either case, within twelve (12) and (z) within 12 months after the date of such termination, the Company a transaction in respect of an Acquisition Proposal with respect to SOR II is consummated or any of its Subsidiaries SOR II enters into any a definitive agreement providing for in respect of an Acquisition Proposal with respect to SOR II that is later consummated, SOR II shall pay to SOR the Full Termination Payment minus any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedamount previously paid pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(vi); (ii) by the Parent Board SOR II pursuant to Section 8.1(h9.1(c)(ii) (Superior Proposal), then SOR II shall pay to SOR an amount equal to (A) the Full Termination Payment or (B) the Go Shop Termination Payment if all of the following conditions are met: (I) delivery of the SOR II Change Notice occurs before the Go Shop Period End Time (or in the case of any Acquisition Proposal received less than five (5) Business Days before the Go Shop Period End Time, not later than five (5) Business Days after the receipt of such Acquisition Proposal) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to (II) the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known termination occurs no later than one (1) Business Day after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnnegotiation period contemplated by Section 7.3(e)(ii); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board SOR pursuant to Section 8.1(d9.1(d)(ii)(A) (Adverse Recommendation Change), then SOR II shall pay to SOR an amount equal to (A) the Full Termination Payment or (B) the Go Shop Termination Payment if all of the following conditions are met: (I) delivery of the SOR II Change Notice occurs before the Go Shop Period End Time (or in the case of any Acquisition Proposal received less than five (5) Business Days before the Go Shop Period End Time, not later than five (5) Business Days after the receipt of such Acquisition Proposal) and (II) the Company Board is not at Adverse Recommendation Change occurs no later than one (1) Business Day after the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to negotiation period contemplated by Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof7.3(e)(ii); or; (iv) by the Company Board SOR pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case 9.1(d)(ii)(B) (Violation of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(iNon-Solicitation Provisions), the Company then SOR II shall pay to Parent SOR an amount equal to $150,000,000 the Full Termination Payment; (the "Company Termination Fee"v) by SOR II pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(i) (SOR Terminating Breach), then SOR shall pay to SOR II up to $3 million to reimburse for SOR II’s Expenses; or (vi) by SOR pursuant to Section 9.1(d)(i) (SOR II Terminating Breach), then SOR II shall pay to SOR up to $3 million to reimburse for SOR’s Expenses. (c) The Parties agree and acknowledge that in no event shall SOR II be required to pay the applicable Termination Payment on more than one occasion. Payment of the Termination Payment shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of SOR: (i) within two (2) Business Days after the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent any transaction contemplated by an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); thenAcquisition Proposal, in the case of a termination Termination Payment payable pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(i); (1ii) concurrently with termination in the case of a Termination Payment payable pursuant to Section 9.3(c)(i9.3(b)(ii); and (iii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee")in any event, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, within two (2) Business Days thereof), in the case of a Termination Payment payable pursuant to Section 9.3(c)(ii9.3(b)(iii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv9.3(b)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that the Termination Payment becomes payable, then such payment shall be SOR’s and its Affiliates’ sole and exclusive remedy as liquidated damages for any and all losses or damages of any nature against SOR II and its Subsidiaries and their respective Representatives in respect of this Agreement, any agreement executed in connection herewith, and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the termination of this Agreement, the failure of the Merger to be consummated or for a breach or failure to perform hereunder (whether intentionally, unintentionally, or otherwise) or otherwise. (e) Each party of the Parties acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, that without these agreements, the other party Parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly In the event that SOR II shall fail to pay the amounts applicable Termination Payment when due, SOR II shall reimburse the SOR for all reasonable costs and expenses actually incurred or accrued by SOR (including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel) in connection with the collection under and enforcement of this Section 9.3. Further, if SOR II fails to timely pay any amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 9.3(b), and, in order to obtain such the payment, the other party SOR commences a suit that which results in a judgment against the first party SOR II for the amounts payment set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will SOR II shall pay to the other party SOR its reasonable and documented costs and expenses (including reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 such amount at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported prime rate published in The the Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made through the date of payment. (f) If SOR II becomes obligated to pay a Termination Payment under this Section 9.3, then SOR II shall deposit into escrow an amount in cash equal to the applicable Termination Payment with an escrow agent reasonably selected by SOR, after reasonable consultation with SOR II, and pursuant to a written escrow agreement (the “Escrow Agreement”) reflecting the terms set forth in this Section 9.3 and otherwise reasonably acceptable to each of the Parties and the escrow agent. The payment or deposit into escrow of the applicable Termination Payment pursuant to this Section 9.3(b) shall be made by SOR II promptly after receipt of notice from SOR that the Escrow Agreement has been executed by the parties thereto and once deposited in escrow shall relieve SOR II from any further obligation to pay any fee required under this Section 9.3. The Escrow Agreement shall provide that the Termination Payment in escrow or the applicable portion thereof shall be released to SOR on an annual basis based upon the delivery by SOR to the escrow agent of any one (or a combination) of the following: (i) a letter from SOR’s independent certified public accountants indicating the maximum amount that can be paid by the escrow agent to SOR without causing SOR to fail to meet the requirements of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code for the applicable taxable year of SOR determined as if no quotation the payment of such amount did not constitute income described in Sections 856(c)(2)(A) (H) or 856(c)(3)(A) (I) of the Code (such income, “Qualifying REIT Income”), in which case the escrow agent shall release to SOR such maximum amount stated in the accountant’s letter; (ii) a letter from SOR’s counsel indicating that SOR received a private letter ruling from the IRS holding that the receipt by SOR of the applicable Termination Payment would either constitute Qualifying REIT Income or would be excluded from gross income within the meaning of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code, in which case the escrow agent shall release to SOR the remainder of the applicable Termination Payment; or (iii) a letter from SOR’s counsel indicating that SOR has received a tax opinion from SOR’s outside counsel or accountant, respectively, to the effect that the receipt by SOR of the applicable Termination Payment should either constitute Qualifying REIT Income or should be excluded from gross income within the meaning of Section 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code, in which case the escrow agent shall release to SOR the remainder of the applicable Termination Payment. The Parties agree to cooperate in good faith to amend this Section 9.3(f) at the reasonable request of SOR in order to (A) maximize the portion of the applicable Termination Payment that may be distributed to SOR hereunder without causing SOR to fail to meet the requirements of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code, (B) improve SOR’s chances of securing the favorable private letter ruling from the IRS described in this Section 9.3(f) or (C) assist SOR in obtaining the favorable tax opinion from its outside counsel or accountant described in this Section 9.3(f). The Escrow Agreement shall provide that SOR shall bear all costs and expenses under the Escrow Agreement and that any portion of the applicable Termination Payment held in escrow for three-month LIBOR is available for ten (10) years shall be released by the escrow agent to SOR II. SOR II shall not be a party to the Escrow Agreement and shall not bear any liability, cost or expense resulting directly or indirectly from the Escrow Agreement (other than any Taxes imposed on SOR II in connection therewith). SOR shall fully indemnify SOR II and hold SOR II harmless from and against any such dateliability, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectioncost or expense.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT II, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3Agreement and whether or not the transactions contemplated by the Offer and this Agreement are consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Offer and this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companyexpenses. (b) In The Company shall pay to Parent, in same day funds, upon demand, an amount equal to $1,500,000 (the event that this Agreement is terminated: "INITIAL BREAK-UP FEE"), if any of the following shall occur: (i) (x) by if the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Directors of the Company or any committee thereof shall have approved, or recommended that stockholders of its Subsidiaries enters into the Company accept or approve, an Acquisition Proposal by a third party, or shall have resolved to do any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; of the foregoing; (ii) by if the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to of Directors of the Company or any committee thereof shall have withdrawn or modified its approval of, or recommendation that the stockholders of the Company accept or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after approve (as the date of case may be), the Offer, this Agreement and prior the Merger, or shall have resolved to such termination (whether do any of the foregoing; or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or if the Company shall have failed to include in the Schedule 14D-9 the recommendation of the Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of Directors of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to that the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by stockholders of the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in accept the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)Offer. In addition, the Company shall pay to Parent Parent, in same day funds, upon demand, an amount equal to $150,000,000 6,500,000 (the "Company Termination FeeSUBSEQUENT BREAK-UP FEE"), by wire transfer if within a six-month period following the occurrence of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur any of the consummation events specified in clauses (i), (ii), or (iii) above, (1) the Company shall consummate any merger, consolidation or sale of such Alternative Transaction and the execution all or substantially all of such agreementits assets, as applicable, or (2) any person, entity or "group" (as that term is used in Section 9.3(b)(ii13(d)(3) or Section 9.3(b)(ivof the Exchange Act), shall beneficially own (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iiiExchange Act), or shall have acquired, 50% or more of the Company Shares, or shall pay have been granted any option or right, conditional or otherwise, to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer acquire 50% or more of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Shares. (c) In The Initial Break-up Fee and the event that this Agreement is terminated: Subsequent Break-up Fee shall not be deemed (ieither individually or together) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g)be liquidated damages, and the right to the payment of the such Break-up Fees shall be in addition to (yand not a maximum payment in respect of) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect any other damages or remedies at law or in equity to Parent has been made to which Parent or its stockholders or such Purchaser may be entitled as a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time result of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case Company's violation or breach of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer any term or provision of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.25

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Golden Gate Acquisitions Inc), Merger Agreement (MDL Information Systems Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided otherwise set forth in this Section 9.38.03, all costs and expenses Expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedexpenses, howeverwhether or not the Merger is consummated. “Expenses”, that the costs as used in this Agreement, shall include all reasonable out-of-pocket fees and expenses (including all reasonable fees and expenses of printing counsel, accountants, investment bankers, experts and consultants to a party hereto and its affiliates) incurred by a party or on its behalf in connection with or related to the authorization, preparation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Transactions, any litigation with respect thereto, the preparation, printing, filing and mailing of the Joint Proxy Statement, and all the solicitation of stockholder approvals, the filing and other fees paid to the SEC or of any required notices under the HSR Act in connection with or other regulations and all other matters related to the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent closing of the Merger and the Companyother actions contemplated by this Agreement. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedThe Company agrees that: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the if Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g8.01(c)(ii), Section 8.01(c)(iii) or Section 8.01(c)(iv) then the Company shall pay to Parent promptly (but in any event no later than two business days after such termination shall have occurred) a fee of $7,500,000 in immediately available funds (the “Termination Fee”); (ii) if the Company shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(d)(ii), then the Company shall pay to Parent the Termination Fee prior to or simultaneously with such termination; (iii) if Parent or the Company shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(b)(iii), then the Company shall reimburse Parent all of its Expenses up to $1,000,000, provided that payment of the Expenses pursuant to this subsection (iii) shall not relieve the Company of any subsequent obligation to pay the Termination Fee pursuant to subsection (v) below; (iv) if (A) Parent or the Company shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(b)(i), (B) prior to the time of such termination a Takeover Proposal shall have been publicly announced with respect to the Company, and (C) within 12 months after the date of such termination the Company consummates a transaction contemplated by a Takeover Proposal (whether or not such Takeover Proposal was the same Takeover Proposal referenced in clause (B)) (without giving effect provided that for purposes of this Section 8.03(b)(iv), all references to 15% in the definition of “Takeover Proposal” shall be replaced with references to 50%), then the Company shall pay to Parent the Termination Fee within two business days of the consummation of the transaction contemplated by such Takeover Proposal; (v) if (A) Parent or the Company shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(b)(iii), (B) prior to the notice time of the Stockholders’ Meeting a Takeover Proposal shall have been publicly announced with respect to the Company, and cure provisions thereof(C) within 12 months after the date of such termination the Company consummates a transaction contemplated by a Takeover Proposal (whether or not such Takeover Proposal was the same Takeover Proposal referenced in clause (B)) (provided that for purposes of this Section 8.03(b)(v), all references to 15% in the definition of “Takeover Proposal” shall be replaced with references to 50%), then the Company shall pay to Parent the Termination Fee, less the amount of any Expenses previously reimbursed by the Company to Parent under subsection (iii) above, within two business days of the consummation of the transaction contemplated by such Takeover Proposal; or (ivvi) by the Company Board if (A) Parent shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(k8.01(c)(i); then, (B) prior to the time of such termination (or in the 12 months after the time of such termination in the event of a termination on account of a breach of Section 6.04 or Section 6.02(a)) a Takeover Proposal shall have been publicly announced with respect to the Company, and (C) within 12 months after the date of such termination (or 12 months after the announcement of the Takeover Proposal in the case of a termination pursuant to on account of a breach of Section 6.04 or Section 6.02(a)) the Company consummates a transaction contemplated by a Takeover Proposal (1whether or not such Takeover Proposal was the same Takeover Proposal referenced in clause (B)) (provided that for purposes of this Section 9.3(b)(i8.03(b)(vi), all references to 15% in the definition of “Takeover Proposal” shall be replaced with references to 50%), then the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur Fee within two business days of the consummation of the transaction contemplated by such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Takeover Proposal. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the If Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant and Parent is entitled to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of receive a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), receipt by wire transfer Parent of same day funds to an account designated by such Termination Fee in full will constitute liquidated damages and be the sole and exclusive remedy against the Company, upon the earlier to occur its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and representatives regardless of the consummation circumstances of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer except in cases of same day funds to an account designated by fraud. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that in no event shall the Company and (B) $45,000,000be required to pay the Termination Fee on more than one occasion, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by whether or not the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes Termination Fee may be payable under more than provision of this Section 9.3(c)Agreement, references to 20% in at the definition same or at different times and the occurrence of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%different events. (d) Each party acknowledges The Company and Parent acknowledge that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.03 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionTransactions.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Enstar Group LTD), Merger Agreement (SeaBright Holdings, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.38.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expensefees and expenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated; provided, provided however, that the costs Company and expenses the Parent shall share equally (i) the filing fee of printing the Parent’s pre-merger notification report under the HSR Act and (ii) all fees and expenses, other than accountants’ and attorneys’ fees, incurred with respect to the printing, filing and mailing of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (including any related preliminary materials), and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent UK Documents and the CompanyRegistration Statement and any amendments or supplements thereto. (b) In The Company shall pay the Parent a termination fee of US $7,000,000 in the event that of the termination of this Agreement is terminatedAgreement: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.1(b) or Section 8.1(d), or by in each case, if, at the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date time of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or is in willful breach of any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction obligations under Article V or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedArticle VI of this Agreement and such breach has been the principal cause of the inability to consummate the Merger or the failure to obtain the requisite vote of the stockholders of the Company in favor of the Company Voting Proposal; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn8.1(f);; or (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) if (A) at or prior to the time of such failure, there shall have been publicly announced a Company Acquisition Proposal which shall not have been absolutely and unconditionally withdrawn and abandoned and (B) on or before the date 12 months following the date of such termination of this Agreement, the Company Board is not enters into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement or consummates an Alternative Acquisition Proposal; provided, however, that if, at the time of termination, there is pending a Company Acquisition Proposal that does not involve a liquidation or dissolution of the Company, the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled shall be permitted to terminate this Agreement pursuant be undertake a complete liquidation or dissolution in lieu of such Company Acquisition Proposal and, under such circumstances, the Company shall not be obligated to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect make any payment of a termination fee to the notice and cure provisions thereofParent under this Section 8.3(b); or (iv) by provided, however, that if a Company Acquisition Proposal and any liquidation or dissolution are a part of a series of related transactions, the Company Board pursuant shall be obligated to pay the termination fee provided for hereunder to the Parent. For the purposes of this Section 8.1(k); then8.3(b) only, all references in the definition of “Company Acquisition Proposal” to “15%” shall be deemed to be references to “30%.” Any fee due under this Section 8.3(b) shall be paid by wire transfer of same-day funds within one business day after (I) the date of termination of this Agreement, in the case of a termination payment pursuant to clause (1i) Section 9.3(b)(i)or (ii) above, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 or (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon II) the earlier to occur of the execution of an Alternative Acquisition Agreement or consummation of such an Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% Acquisition Proposal in the definition case of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed a payment pursuant to be references to 50%clause (iii) above. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the The Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent would not enter into this Agreement. AccordinglyIf the Company fails to promptly pay any expense reimbursement or fee due hereunder, if a party fails promptly to the Company shall pay the amounts due pursuant costs and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) in connection with any action, including the filing of any lawsuit or other legal action, taken to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such collect payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 amount of any unpaid fee at a the publicly announced prime rate of Fleet Bank, N.A. plus five percent per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) orannum, if not reported thereincompounded quarterly, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on from the date such payment expense reimbursement or fee was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on paid. Payment of the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses described in this Section 8.3 shall not be in lieu of collectiondamages incurred in the event of a breach of this Agreement described in clause (i) of Section 8.2.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (New Focus Inc), Merger Agreement (Bookham Technology PLC)

Fees and Expenses. (a) In addition to any other amounts which may be payable or become payable pursuant to any other paragraph of this Section 8.02, if the Company shall have failed to satisfy or perform any of the conditions or obligations required to be satisfied or performed by it pursuant to Section 6.02(a) or 6.02(b) hereof and, as a result thereof, this Agreement is thereafter terminated, then the Company shall (provided that Newco is not then in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement), promptly, but in no event later than one business day after the termination of this Agreement (or from time to time after Closing), reimburse KKR & Co. for all documented out-of-pocket expenses and fees (including, without limitation, fees payable to all banks, investment banking firms and other financial institutions, and their respective agents and counsel, and all fees of counsel, accountants, financial printers, experts and consultants to Newco and its affiliates), whether incurred prior to, on or after the date hereof, in connection with the Merger and the consummation of all transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the financing thereof; provided that, except as set forth in the next succeeding proviso or with respect to any reimbursement following the Closing, in no event shall the Company be required to pay in excess of an aggregate of $5 million pursuant to this paragraph (a); and provided further that, whether or not the Company has satisfied or performed the conditions and obligations required to be performed by it pursuant to Section 6.02(a) and 6.02(b) hereof, in the event a fee is payable to KKR & Co. pursuant to Section 8.02(b) hereof, the Company shall be required to pay expenses pursuant to this paragraph (a) up to a maximum of $12.5 million. (i) If this Agreement shall have been terminated in accordance with its terms and either of the following shall have occurred prior to such termination: (A) any corporation (including the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates), partnership, person, other entity or "group" (as referred to in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) other than Newco or any of its affiliates and other than any party to the Stockholders Agreement, including any Permitted Transferee (as defined in the Stockholders Agreement) of such a party which is or agrees to become bound thereby (so long as neither any such party to the Stockholders Agreement nor any such Permitted Transferee is a member of a "group" which includes any other person) (collectively, "Persons"), shall have become the beneficial owner of more than 20% of the outstanding shares of Company Common Stock; or (B)(x) any Person (other than Newco or any of its affiliates) shall have made, or proposed, communicated or disclosed in a manner which is or otherwise becomes public (including being known by stockholders of the Company owning of record or beneficially in the aggregate 5% or more of the outstanding shares of Company Common Stock) a bona fide intention to make a Transaction Proposal (including by making such a Transaction Proposal) and (y) on or prior to January 15, 1998, the Company either consummates with a Person a transaction the proposal of which would otherwise qualify as a Transaction Proposal under Section 5.08 or enters into a definitive agreement with a Person with respect to a transaction the proposal of which would otherwise qualify as a Transaction Proposal under Section 5.08 (whether or not such Person is the Person referred to in clause (x) above); or (ii) if this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 7.01(e) or Section 7.01(f); then the Company shall, (1) in the case of clause (b)(i)(A) and (b)(ii) above, promptly, but in no event later than one business day after the termination of this Agreement and (2) in the case of clause (b)(i)(B) above, promptly, but in no event later than one business day after an event specified in subclause (y) thereof shall have occurred, pay KKR & Co. a fee of $37.5 million in cash, which amount shall be payable in same day funds. No termination of this Agreement at a time when a fee is reasonably expected to be payable pursuant to this Section 8.02(b) following termination of this Agreement shall be effective until such fee is paid. Only one fee in the aggregate of $37.5 million shall be payable pursuant to this Section 8.02(b). No amount payable pursuant to any of the other provisions of this Section 8.02 shall reduce the amount of the fee payable pursuant to this paragraph (b). (c) In addition to the other provisions of this Section 8.02, in the event a fee is or becomes payable pursuant to Section 8.02(b) hereof, the Company agrees promptly, but in no event later than two business days following written notice thereof, together with related bills or receipts, to reimburse KKR & Co. and Newco for all reasonable out-of-pocket costs, fees and expenses, including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel and the expenses of litigation, incurred in connection with collecting the expenses pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section and the fee pursuant to paragraph (b) of this Section, as a result of any breach by the Company of its obligations under this Section 8.02. (d) Except as provided otherwise in this Section 9.3paragraph (a) above, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby and thereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companyexpenses. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Amphenol Corp /De/), Merger Agreement (NXS I LLC)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.35.07, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Merger, this Agreement, the Shareholders Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be paid by the party incurring such fees or expenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated, except that each of VeraSun and US BioEnergy shall bear and pay one-half of (1) the costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfiling, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing of the Form S-4 and the Joint Proxy Statement, Statement (including SEC filing fees) and all (2) the filing fees for the premerger notification and other fees paid to the SEC or report forms under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyAct. (b) In the event that (i) this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board US BioEnergy pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 7.01(g) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (yii) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect (A) prior to the Company has obtaining of the US BioEnergy Shareholder Approval, a US BioEnergy Takeover Proposal shall have been made to US BioEnergy or shall have been made directly to the Company shareholders of US BioEnergy generally or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has shall have otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination or any person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional and whether conditional) to make a US BioEnergy Takeover Proposal, (B) thereafter this Agreement is terminated by either VeraSun or US BioEnergy pursuant to Section 7.01(b)(i) (but only if a vote to obtain the US BioEnergy Shareholder Approval or the US BioEnergy Shareholders’ Meeting has not withdrawnbeen held) or Section 7.01(b)(iii) and (zC) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries US BioEnergy enters into a definitive Contract to consummate, or consummates, the transactions contemplated by any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; US BioEnergy Takeover Proposal, then US BioEnergy shall pay VeraSun a fee equal to $42,000,000 (iithe “US BioEnergy Termination Fee”) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(hwire transfer of same-day funds on (x) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to payment required by clause (1i) Section 9.3(b)(i)above, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 date of termination of this Agreement and (y) in the "Company Termination Fee")case of a payment required by clause (ii) above, by wire transfer the date of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier first to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, events referred to in clause (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(ivii)(C), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this clause (ii)(C) of the immediately preceding sentence only, the term “US BioEnergy Takeover Proposal” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 9.3(b), 4.02(a) except that all references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will “15%” therein shall be deemed to be references to 50“35%. (c) In the event that (i) this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) terminated by the Parent Board or the Company Board VeraSun pursuant to Section 8.1(e)7.01(h) or (ii) (A) prior to the obtaining of the VeraSun Shareholder Approval, or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has VeraSun Takeover Proposal shall have been made to Parent VeraSun or its stockholders shall have been made directly to the shareholders of VeraSun generally or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has shall have otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination or any person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional and whether conditional) to make a VeraSun Takeover Proposal, (B) thereafter this Agreement is terminated by either VeraSun or US BioEnergy pursuant to Section 7.01(b)(i) (but only if a vote to obtain the VeraSun Shareholder Approval or the VeraSun Shareholders’ Meeting has not withdrawnbeen held) or Section 7.01(b)(ii) and (zC) within 12 months after such termination, Parent VeraSun enters into a definitive Contract to consummate, or consummates, the transactions contemplated by any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or VeraSun Takeover Proposal, then VeraSun shall pay US BioEnergy a fee equal to $61,000,000 (iithe “VeraSun Termination Fee”) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(iwire transfer of same-day funds on (x) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a payment required by clause (i) above, the date of termination pursuant to of this Agreement and (1y) Section 9.3(c)(i)in the case of a payment required by clause (ii) above, Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (date of the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier first to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, events referred to in clause (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(ivii)(C), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this clause (ii)(C) of the immediately preceding sentence only, the term “VeraSun Takeover Proposal” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 9.3(c), 4.03(a) except that all references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will “15%” therein shall be deemed to be references to 50“35%. (d) Each party US BioEnergy acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 5.07(b) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party VeraSun would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party US BioEnergy fails promptly to pay the amounts amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 5.07(b), and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party VeraSun commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party US BioEnergy for the amounts fees set forth in this Section 9.35.07(b), the first party will US BioEnergy shall pay to the other party VeraSun its out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth amount due at the prime rate of Citibank N.A. in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made made. (or e) VeraSun acknowledges that the agreements contained in Section 5.07(c) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and that, without these agreements, US BioEnergy would not enter into this Agreement; accordingly, if no quotation VeraSun fails promptly to pay the amount due pursuant to Section 5.07(c), and, in order to obtain such payment, US BioEnergy commences a suit that results in a judgment against VeraSun for threethe fees set forth in Section 5.07(c), VeraSun shall pay to US BioEnergy its out-month LIBOR is available for of-pocket costs and expenses (including attorneys fees and expenses) in connection with such datesuit, together with interest on the next preceding amount due at the prime rate of Citibank N.A. in effect on the date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionpayment was required to be made.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Verasun Energy Corp), Merger Agreement (US BioEnergy CORP)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.37.03, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expenseexpenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated; provided, however, that -------- ------- Parent and the costs Company shall share equally (i) all SEC filing fees and printing expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act incurred in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent printing and filing of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus (including any preliminary materials related thereto) and the CompanyRegistration Statement (including financial statements and exhibits) and any amendments or supplements thereto and (ii) conveyance and similar taxes required to be paid or which Parent has agreed should be paid prior to the Effective Time pursuant to Section 5.16. (b) In The Company shall pay Guarantor a fee of $9.5 million (the event that "Fee") and shall also pay Parent's and Guarantor's respective actual, documented and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement is terminated(including, but not limited to, fees and expenses of counsel and accountants and out-of-pocket expenses (but not fees) of financial advisors) ("Expenses," as applicable to Parent, Guarantor or the Company) in a combined amount not to exceed $1.5 million, upon the first to occur of any of the following events: (i) the termination of this Agreement by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 7.01(c) following the Company Stockholders Meeting at which the stockholders of the Company failed to adopt this Agreement, provided that (xA) the Alternative Transaction Condition is satisfied and (B) the Exchange Ratio has not been adjusted pursuant to Section 7.01(j); (ii) the termination of this Agreement by Parent pursuant to Section 7.01(e); or (iii) the termination of this Agreement by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.01(i), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) . The "Alternative Transaction Condition" shall be satisfied in respect of a proposal for termination of this Agreement if an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to shall be publicly announced by the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after any third party during the period beginning on the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within ending 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after following the date of termination of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by transaction shall at any time thereafter be consummated on substantially the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof)terms theretofore announced; or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); thenprovided, that in the case of -------- Section 7.03(b)(i), such transaction provides for a per Share consideration with a fair market value greater than $23.00; and provided further, that for purposes -------- ------- of this definition, the definition of Alternative Transaction set forth in Section 4.02(a) shall be modified to replace "25%," as it appears in such definition, with 40%. (c) Upon a termination of this Agreement by Parent pursuant to Section 7.01(h), (1i) the Company shall pay to Guarantor and Parent their respective Expenses relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in a combined amount not to exceed $1.5 million, and (ii) the Company shall pay Guarantor the Fee provided that (I) such Termination Breach is willful and (II) the Alternative Transaction Condition is satisfied. (d) Upon a termination of this Agreement by Parent pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(i7.01(f), the Company shall pay to Guarantor and Parent an their respective Expenses in a combined amount equal not to exceed $150,000,000 1.5 million. (e) Upon a termination of this Agreement by the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds pursuant to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii7.01(f) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i7.01(h), Parent shall pay to the Company its Expenses in an amount equal not to exceed $90,000,000 2.0 million. (the "Parent Termination Fee"f) The Fee and Expenses payable pursuant to Section 7.03(b) or Section 7.03(c), by wire transfer or the Expenses payable pursuant to Section 7.03(d) or Section 7.03(e), shall be paid within one business day after a demand for payment following the first to occur of same day funds any of the events described in the aforesaid Sections, as applicable; provided that, in no event shall the Company be required to an account designated by pay the -------- Fee or any Expenses to Parent, nor shall Parent be required to pay any Expenses to the Company if, immediately prior to the termination of this Agreement, the entity otherwise entitled to receive such fee and/or expenses was in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement or, in the case of Parent, Merger Sub was in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement or Guarantor was in material breach of the Guarantee. (g) Each of the Company, Parent and Merger Sub agrees that the payments provided for in this Section 7.03 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of Parent and Merger Sub upon a termination of this Agreement by Parent pursuant to Section 7.01(c), (e), (f), (h) or (i), and the earlier to occur payments provided for in this Section 7.03 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the consummation Company upon a termination of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated this Agreement by the Company and pursuant to Section 7.01(f) or (B) $45,000,000h), by wire transfer regardless of same day funds the circumstances giving rise to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination; provided, Parent -------- however, that the foregoing shall not apply to any willful breach of this ------- Agreement or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedwillful misrepresentation hereunder giving rise to such termination. For purposes of this Subject to Section 9.3(c7.03(f), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly is entitled to pay the amounts due terminate this Agreement pursuant to this more than one clause of Section 9.3 and7.01, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party shall be entitled to receive the Fees and Expenses to which it is entitled as a result of any such amounts) on the date such payment was required to termination, provided that in no event shall there be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses any duplication of collectionpayment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Scott Technologies Inc), Merger Agreement (Scott Technologies Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Expenses shall be paid by the party incurring such expensefees or expenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated; provided, however, provided that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing Parties will share equally any Form S-4 filing fees as may be required to consummate the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally transactions contemplated by Parent and the Companythis Agreement. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (xA) by the Company Board or the Parent Board STAR pursuant to Section 8.1(e9.1(d)(i), on account of a failure to perform any obligation, covenant or agreement on the part of any of the STAR III Parties set forth in this Agreement, and after the date hereof and prior to the failure to perform giving rise to such right of termination, an Acquisition Proposal (with, for all purposes of this Section 9.3(b)(i), all percentages included in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” increased to 50%) has been publicly announced, disclosed or otherwise communicated to the STAR Board or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make such an Acquisition Proposal or (B)(x) by the Parent Board STAR III or STAR pursuant to Section 8.1(f9.1(b)(i) or Section 9.1(b)(iii), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and but prior to such termination the Stockholders Meeting, an Acquisition Proposal with respect to STAR III has been publicly announced, disclosed or otherwise communicated to STAR III’s stockholders (and not withdrawn) or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnconditional) to make such an Acquisition Proposal and (zy) within 12 twelve (12) months after the date of such termination, the Company a transaction in respect of an Acquisition Proposal with respect to STAR III is consummated or any of its Subsidiaries STAR III enters into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction in respect of an Acquisition Proposal with respect to STAR III that is later consummated, STAR III shall pay to STAR the Full Termination Payment; (ii) by the Parent Board STAR III pursuant to Section 8.1(h9.1(c)(ii), then STAR III shall pay to STAR (A) an amount equal to the Go Shop Termination Payment if such termination occurs no later than five (5) Business Days after (x) the Go-Shop Period End Time or (y) in the event of timely delivery of a STAR III Change Notice, the negotiation period contemplated by Section 7.3 (e)(ii) and a proposal for (B) an Alternative Transaction with respect amount equal to the Company has been made Full Termination Payment if the event giving rise to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such STAR III’s termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn);right occurred thereafter; or (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board STAR pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i9.1(d)(ii), the Company then STAR III shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 STAR (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2A) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Go Shop Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days Payment if the event giving rise to STAR’s termination right occurred no later than five (5) Business Days after such termination and (3x) Section 9.3(b)(iii)the Go-Shop Period End Time or (y) in the event of timely delivery of a STAR III Change Notice, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (Anegotiation period contemplated by Section 7.3(e)(ii) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Full Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such Payment if the event giving rise to STAR’s termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%right occurred thereafter. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Steadfast Apartment REIT III, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3Whether or not the Merger is consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedcosts or expenses, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act except as provided in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companythis Article 8. (b) In the event that Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to contrary, if Brushy terminates the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect 7.1(g), then Brushy, at or prior to the notice time of, and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by as a pre-condition to the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); theneffectiveness of, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)termination, the Company shall pay to Parent Lilis an amount equal to $150,000,000 1,200,000 (the "Company “Brushy Termination Fee"), . Any such payment (i) shall be made by wire transfer of same day immediately available funds to an account designated by Parent, upon Lilis and (ii) shall be made prior to or concurrently with the earlier first to occur of the execution of a definitive agreement providing for an Acquisition Proposal or the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and an Acquisition Proposal. (c) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the execution of such agreementcontrary, as applicable, (2) if Lilis terminates the Agreement pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv7.1(h), then Lilis, at or prior to the Company time of, and as a pre-condition to the effectiveness of, termination, shall pay to Parent Brushy an amount equal to $1,200,000 (the Company “Lilis Termination Fee, which ”). Such payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day immediately available funds to an account designated by Parent and Brushy. Any such payment (Bi) $105,000,000, shall be made by wire transfer of same day immediately available funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, Brushy and (ii) shall be made prior to or concurrently with the Company enters into any first to occur of the execution of a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction an Acquisition Proposal or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes the consummation of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%an Acquisition Proposal. (cd) In the event that Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if the Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(eeither of Sections 7.1(a), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g(b), and (yd), (e) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders (g), then Brushy, at or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); thentermination, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company Lilis an amount equal to $90,000,000 the Refundable Deposit, such amount being in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other amounts that may be owed by Brushy to Lilis pursuant to this Agreement, including, for the avoidance of doubt, Section 8.1(b). Any such payment (the "Parent Termination Fee"), i) shall be made by wire transfer of same day immediately available funds to an account designated by Lilis and (ii) shall be made prior to or concurrently with the Company, upon the earlier first to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction an Acquisition Proposal or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes the consummation of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%an Acquisition Proposal. (de) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.1 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a either party fails promptly to pay or cause to be paid the amounts due from it pursuant to this Section 9.3 and8.1 and if, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.38.1, the first defaulting party will shall pay to the other party its reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred in connection with such suit and any appeal relating thereto, together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on 8.1 from the date such payment was required to be made due at 10% per annum. (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is availablef) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses This Section 8.1 shall survive any termination of collectionthis Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Lilis Energy, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Brushy Resources, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses (including investment advisory and legal fees and expenses) incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; provided that Buyer, on the one hand, and the Members, subject to Section 12.16, severally in accordance with their Allocable Share, on the other hand, shall each be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of all Transfer Taxes; provided, further that Buyer, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand, shall each be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the applicable filing fees under the HSR Act. The Members covenant and agree that (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3, all costs and expenses incurred by the Company (including investment advisory and legal fees and expenses) in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any other alternative transactions shall be paid in full by the Company at or prior to the Closing and (b) from and after the Closing, the Company shall not have any liability for any costs and expenses (including investment advisory and legal fees and expenses) incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and or any other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant alternative transaction. Subject to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination12.16, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) Members, severally in accordance with their Allocable Share, covenant and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), agree that the Company shall not have any liability with respect to, and shall cause ▇▇▇▇▇ & Co. to release the Company from, any obligation to pay ▇▇▇▇▇ & Co. any amounts from and after the Closing (such release to Parent an amount equal be in a form acceptable to $150,000,000 (Buyer, provided that receipt of any such release shall not limit in any way the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur obligation of the consummation Members under this sentence). If after the Closing, Buyer receives a refund of such Alternative Transaction and the execution HSR fee, Buyer shall promptly pay fifty percent (50%) of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal refund to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an Members Representatives on account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Members. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (Heidrick & Struggles International Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3, all costs All fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Merger is consummated, except (i) as provided in paragraphs (b) and (d) of this Section 5.06 and (ii) that expenses incurred in connection with the costs and expenses of filing, printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, Statement and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will Form S-4 shall be borne shared equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that (i) this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 7.01(e) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (yii) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect (A) prior to the Company has obtaining of the Shareholder Approval, a Takeover Proposal shall have been made to the Company or its stockholders shall have been made directly to the shareholders of the Company generally or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has shall have otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination or any person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional and whether conditional) to make a Takeover Proposal, (B) thereafter this Agreement is terminated by either Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 7.01(b)(i) (but only if a vote to obtain the Shareholder Approval or the Shareholders’ Meeting has not withdrawnbeen held) or Section 7.01(b)(iii) and (zC) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into a definitive Contract to consummate, or consummates, the transactions contemplated by any definitive agreement providing Takeover Proposal, then the Company shall pay Parent a fee equal to $12,000,000 (the “Termination Fee”) by wire transfer of same-day funds on the first business day following (x) in the case of a payment required by clause (i) above, the date of termination of this Agreement and (y) in the case of a payment required by clause (ii) above, the date of the first to occur of the events referred to in clause (ii)(C). The Termination Fee shall be subject to a credit for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this expense reimbursement actually paid pursuant to Section 9.3(b5.06(d), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the The Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges acknowledge and agree that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 5.06(b) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the amounts amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 5.06(b), and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3Termination Fee, the first party will Company shall pay to the other party Parent its costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth amount of the Termination Fee from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at the prime rate of Citibank, N.A. in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made. (d) The Company shall reimburse Parent and Sub for all their out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred in connection with this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement if this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 7.01(c)(i). Parent shall reimburse the Company for all its out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred in connection with this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement if this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 7.01(d). Any such reimbursement shall be paid upon demand following such termination, except that no payment shall be due under the first sentence of this Section 5.06(d) if the Company has previously made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionany payment due under Section 5.06(b).

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Benchmark Electronics Inc), Merger Agreement (Pemstar Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3, all costs All fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (x) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.1(g), or ; (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f7.1(d), and ; or (yiii) (A) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has Takeover Proposal shall have been made to the Company or its stockholders shareholders or such a proposal or any Person has announced an intention to make such make, or an interest in making, a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination Takeover Proposal (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn), (B) thereafter this Agreement is terminated (1) by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(ii) or (2) by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(e) in the event of a breach by the Company of any of its covenants contained in this Agreement and (zC) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction Acquisition Agreement with respect to the Company has been made to the Company to, or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date consummates, any Takeover Proposal (solely for purposes of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnSection 5.6(b)(iii); (iii) by , the Parent Board or term “Takeover Proposal” shall have the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, meaning set forth in the case definition of a termination pursuant to (1) Takeover Proposal contained in Section 9.3(b)(i4.2(a), except that all references to 15% shall be deemed references to 50%), then the Company shall pay to Parent an amount a fee equal to $150,000,000 47 million (the "Company Termination Fee"”) plus all out-of-pocket fees and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) actually incurred and reasonably documented by Parent in connection with this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby, which amount shall not exceed $3 million (the “Parent Expenses”), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination by the Company pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i7.1(g), Parent shall pay prior to or concurrently with such termination, (y) in the case of a termination by the Company an amount equal pursuant to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"Section 7.1(b)(ii) in accordance with Section 5.6(b)(iii), by wire transfer of same within the second business day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of following the consummation of such Alternative Transaction Takeover Proposal and (z) in the execution case of such agreement, as applicable, (2a termination by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(d) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days Business Days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Edo Corp), Merger Agreement (Itt Corp)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3Section, whether or not the Merger is consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In The Company will pay, or cause to be paid, to Parent by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by Parent, in accordance with Section 9.04(d), the event that this Agreement is terminated:sum of (x) Parent's Expenses (up to a maximum amount not to exceed $3.0 million) and (y) $80.0 million if: 66 (i) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(e) or Section 8.01(f); or (ii) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(b) and, with respect to this clause (ii) only, at the time of such termination (w) the Minimum Condition has not been satisfied, (x) by a bona fide Acquisition Proposal has been previously announced or made known to the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), an offer commenced and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect prior to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date one year anniversary of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (I) consummates any Acquisition Proposal regardless of whether or not such Acquisition Proposal was the same Acquisition Proposal referred to in clause (x) or (II) enters into any definitive agreement in principle, arrangement, understanding or contract providing for the implementation of any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; Acquisition Proposal (ii) other than a capital raising transaction by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(hCompany in the form of an underwritten public offering) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date regardless of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); such Acquisition Proposal was the same Acquisition Proposal referred to in clause (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(dx) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) shall consummate (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) whether before or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3one year anniversary) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Acquisition Proposal. (c) In the event that Any amounts payable pursuant to Sections 9.04(b)(i) shall be payable as promptly as practicable following termination of this Agreement is terminated: (ibut no more than three Business Days) (x) by the Parent Board or and, if the Company Board is the party seeking to terminate this Agreement, as a condition thereto. Any amounts payable pursuant to Section 8.1(e)9.04(b)(ii) shall be payable promptly but in no event later than three Business Days after the last of the specified events has occurred; provided that for the avoidance of doubt, or by it is understood and agreed that the Company Board last specified event to occur in connection with any amount payable pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y9.4(b)(ii) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time shall be consummation of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%applicable Acquisition Proposal. (d) Each party The Company acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 9.04 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent and Merger Subsidiary would not enter have entered into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the promptly any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 9.04, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that which results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts fee or expense reimbursement set forth in this Section 9.39.04, the first party will Company shall pay to Parent its costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest from the other party interest date of termination of this Agreement on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 so owed at a the prime rate of Chase Manhattan Bank per annum equal in effect from time to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) ortime during such period, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection4%.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Encana Corp), Merger Agreement (Brown Tom Inc /De)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3, all costs Expenses shall be paid by the Party incurring such fees or expenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated; provided, that the Parties will share equally any HSR Act and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and Form S-4 filing fees as may be required to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyAgreement. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board Terra REIT pursuant to Section 8.1(e9.1(d)(ii), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated;; or (ii) by the Parent Board Terra BDC pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn9.1(c)(ii);; or (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board either Party pursuant to Section 8.1(d9.1(b)(iii) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement or by Terra REIT pursuant to Section 8.1(g9.1(d)(i) and (without giving effect A) prior to such termination, an Acquisition Proposal shall have been received by Terra BDC or its Representatives, is made directly to Terra BDC’s stockholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed or is otherwise communicated to the notice Terra BDC Board or Terra BDC Special Committee, or any Person has publicly announced an intention to make an Acquisition Proposal and cure provisions thereof(B) within nine (9) months after the date of such termination, Terra BDC enters into a definitive agreement in respect of, or consummates, any Acquisition Proposal (provided that for purposes of this subsection (iii); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant , each reference to Section 8.1(k); then, “20% or more” in the case definition of a termination pursuant Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed to (1) Section 9.3(b)(ibe references to “more than 50%”), the Company then Terra BDC shall pay to Parent Terra REIT an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), . Payment of the Termination Fee shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by ParentTerra REIT (x) in the case of Section 9.3(b)(i), upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of within three Business Days after such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicabletermination, (2y) in the case of Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), prior to or concurrently with the Company shall pay termination of this Agreement pursuant to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination Section 9.1(c)(ii) and (3z) in the case of Section 9.3(b)(iii), substantially concurrently with the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer consummation of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Acquisition Proposal. (c) In Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)Termination Fee becomes payable, or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or then such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination Terra REIT’s sole and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer exclusive remedy as liquidated damages for any and all losses or damages of same day funds to an account designated by the Company any nature against Terra BDC and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any each of its Subsidiaries enters into respective Representatives in respect of this Agreement, any definitive agreement providing executed in connection herewith, and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including for any Alternative Transaction loss or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes damage suffered as a result of the termination of this Section 9.3(c)Agreement, references to 20% in the definition failure of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed the Merger to be references consummated or for a breach or failure to 50%perform hereunder (whether intentionally, unintentionally, or otherwise) or otherwise. (d) Each party of the Parties hereto acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, that without these agreements, the other party Parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly In the event that Terra BDC shall fail to pay the amounts Termination Fee when due, Terra BDC shall reimburse Terra REIT for all reasonable costs and expenses actually incurred or accrued by Terra REIT (including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel) in connection with the collection under and enforcement of this Section 9.3. Further, if Terra BDC fails to timely pay any amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 9.3, and, in order to obtain such the payment, the other party Terra REIT commences a suit that which results in a judgment against the first party Terra BDC for the amounts payment set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will Terra BDC shall pay to the other party Terra REIT its reasonable and documented costs and expenses (including reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 such amount at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported prime rate of Citibank, N.A. in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made through the date of payment. If payable, the Termination Fee shall not be payable more than once pursuant to this Agreement. (e) In the event that the Termination Fee shall be payable, Terra BDC shall deposit into escrow an amount in cash equal to the Termination Fee with an escrow agent reasonably selected by Terra BDC, after reasonable consultation with Terra REIT, and pursuant to a written escrow agreement (the “Escrow Agreement”) reflecting the terms set forth in this Section 9.3(e) and otherwise reasonably acceptable to each of the Parties and the escrow agent. The payment or deposit into escrow of the Termination Fee pursuant to this Section 9.3(e) shall be made by Terra BDC promptly after receipt of notice from Terra REIT that the Escrow Agreement has been executed by the parties thereto. The Escrow Agreement shall provide that the Termination Fee in escrow or the applicable portion thereof shall be released to Terra REIT on an annual basis based upon the delivery by Terra REIT to the escrow agent of any one (or a combination) of the following: (i) a letter from Terra REIT’s independent certified public accountants indicating the maximum amount that can be paid by the escrow agent to Terra REIT without causing Terra REIT to fail to meet the requirements of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code for the applicable taxable year of Terra REIT determined as if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for the payment of such dateamount did not constitute income described in Sections 856(c)(2)(A)-(H) or 856(c)(3)(A)-(I) of the Code (such income, on “Qualifying REIT Income”), in which case the next preceding date for escrow agent shall release to Terra REIT such maximum amount stated in the accountant’s letter; (ii) a letter from Terra REIT’s counsel indicating that Terra REIT received a private letter ruling from the IRS holding that the receipt by Terra REIT of the Termination Fee would either constitute Qualifying REIT Income or would be excluded from gross income within the meaning of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code, in which case the escrow agent shall release to Terra REIT the remainder of the Termination Fee; or (iii) a letter from Terra REIT’s counsel indicating that Terra REIT has received a tax opinion from Terra REIT’s outside counsel or accountant, respectively, to the effect that the receipt by Terra REIT of the Termination Fee would either constitute Qualifying REIT Income or would be excluded from gross income within the meaning of Section 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code, in which case the escrow agent shall release to Terra REIT the remainder of the Termination Fee. The Parties agree to cooperate in good faith to amend this Section 9.3(e) at the reasonable request of Terra REIT in order to (A) maximize the portion of the Termination Fee that may be distributed to Terra REIT hereunder without causing Terra REIT to fail to meet the requirements of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code, (B) improve Terra REIT’s chances of securing the favorable private letter ruling from the IRS described in this Section 9.3(e) or (C) assist Terra REIT in obtaining the favorable tax opinion from its outside counsel or accountant described in this Section 9.3(e). The Escrow Agreement shall provide that Terra REIT shall bear all costs and expenses under the Escrow Agreement. Terra BDC shall not be a party to the Escrow Agreement and shall not bear any liability, cost or expense resulting directly or indirectly from the Escrow Agreement (other than any Taxes of Terra BDC associated with the release of the funds to Terra BDC from the escrow). Terra REIT shall fully indemnify Terra BDC and hold Terra BDC harmless from and against any such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis pointsliability, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectioncost or expense.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Terra Income Fund 6, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Terra Property Trust, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this Section 9.35.06, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In the event that (i) this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 7.01(e) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (yii) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect (A) prior to the Company has obtaining of the Stockholder Approval, a Takeover Proposal shall have been made to the Company or its shall have been made directly to the stockholders of the Company generally or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has shall have otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination or any person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional and whether conditional) to make a Takeover Proposal, (B) thereafter this Agreement is terminated by either Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 7.01(b)(i) (but only if a vote to obtain the Stockholder Approval or the Stockholders' Meeting has not withdrawnbeen held) or Section 7.01(b)(iii) and (zC) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any a definitive agreement providing for to consummate, or consummates, the transactions contemplated by any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes Takeover Proposal, then the Company shall pay Parent a fee equal to $4.4 million (the "Termination Fee") by wire transfer of same-day funds on the first business day following (x) in the case of a payment required by clause (i) above, the date of termination of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% Agreement and (y) in the definition case of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed a payment required by clause (ii) above, the date of the first to be references occur of the events referred to 50%in clause (ii)(C). (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the The Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), acknowledges and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges agrees that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 5.06(b) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the amounts amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 5.06(b), and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3Termination Fee, the first party will Company shall pay to the other party Parent its costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth amount of the Termination Fee from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at the prime rate of Citibank, N.A. in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Johnson & Johnson), Merger Agreement (Orapharma Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.37.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) all of the following are met: (xA) an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional) is made directly to the Company’s shareholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed and in each case not withdrawn prior to termination of this Agreement, (B) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)7.1(b)(i) (i.e., the Merger is not consummated by the Outside Date) or Section 7.1(b)(iii) (i.e., the Company Shareholders Approval is not obtained at the Company Shareholders Meeting) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f7.1(c)(i) (i.e., breach of representations, warranties, covenants or agreements by the Company), and (yC) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known within twelve (12) months after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into an agreement in respect of any definitive agreement providing Acquisition Proposal, or recommends and submits an Acquisition Proposal to its shareholders for adoption, and in each case a transaction in respect of any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal is consummated, which, in each case, need not be the same Acquisition Proposal that was made, disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof (provided, that for purposes of this clause (C), each reference to “fifteen percent (15%)” in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “50%”); (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof7.1(c)(ii); or (iviii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k7.1(d)(ii) (i.e., the Company accepts a Superior Proposal); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)any such event, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to a fee of $150,000,000 4,500,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), it being understood that in no event shall the Company be required to pay the Company Termination Fee on more than one occasion. (c) Payment of the Company Termination Fee shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an account the accounts designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of Parent (i) concurrently with the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and any transaction contemplated by an Acquisition Proposal, in the execution case of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the a Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board Fee payable pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.3(b)(i), (ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, in any event, within two Business Days thereof), in the case of termination by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(ii), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) simultaneously with, and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect as a condition to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); theneffectiveness of, termination, in the case of a termination by the Company pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i7.1(d)(ii), . In the event that Parent shall pay to receive the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment the receipt of the Company Termination Fee shall be made within two business days after such deemed to be liquidated damages for any and all losses or damages suffered or incurred by Parent, Merger Sub, any of their respective Affiliates or any other Person in connection with this Agreement (and the termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iiihereof), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to transactions contemplated hereby (Aand the abandonment thereof) $45,000,000 within two business days after or any matter forming the basis for such termination, by wire transfer and none of same day funds Parent, Merger Sub, any of their respective Affiliates (collectively, “Parent Related Parties”) or any other Person shall be entitled to an account designated by bring or maintain any claim, action or proceeding against the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction Affiliates arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the Merger or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of the other transactions contemplated herein or any matters forming the basis for such termination; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 9.3(c)7.3(c) shall limit the rights of Parent or Merger Sub under Section 8.10 (Specific Performance) or relieve the Company from any liability or damage resulting from a material and willful breach of any of its representations, references to 20% warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%this Agreement or fraud. (d) Each party The Company acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 7.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent and Merger Sub would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.37.3, the first party will Company shall pay to the other party Parent its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3 from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Agreement and Plan of Merger (UNITED THERAPEUTICS Corp), Merger Agreement (SteadyMed Ltd.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Section 9.37.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions shall be paid by the party Party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Mergers are consummated, except that the costs and expenses of incurred in connection with the filing, printing and mailing of the Form S-4 and the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under in respect of the HSR Act Act, in each case in connection with the MergerMergers (other than attorneys’ fees, will accountants’ fees and related expenses), shall be borne shared equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) a Company Acquisition Proposal is publicly announced directly to the Company Stockholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise publicly communicated to Company Stockholders, (B) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 7.1(b)(i) (Outside Date) or Section 7.1(b)(iii) (Company Stockholder Approval Not Obtained) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f7.1(c)(i) (Company Terminable Breach), and (yC) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known within one year after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, (1)(x) the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into an agreement in respect of any definitive agreement providing Company Acquisition Proposal or (y) recommends or submits any Company Acquisition Proposal to its stockholders for adoption or (2) any Alternative Transaction or transaction in respect of any Alternative Transaction Company Acquisition Proposal is consummated, which, in each case, need not be the same Company Acquisition Proposal that was publicly made, disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof (provided, that for purposes of this clause (C), each reference to “20%” in the definition of “Company Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “50%”); (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h7.1(c)(ii) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the (Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date Adverse Recommendation Change; Breach of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnNon-Solicitation Obligations);; or (iii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d7.1(b)(iii) and the (Company Board is not Stockholder Approval Not Obtained) and, at the time of such termination pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iii) (Company Stockholder Approval Not Obtained), Parent had the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g7.1(c)(ii) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(kAdverse Recommendation Change); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)any such event, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to a fee of $150,000,000 85,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"”) less the amount of Parent Expenses previously paid to Parent (if any) pursuant to Section 7.3(d), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), it being understood that in no event shall the Company shall be required to pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination FeeFee on more than one occasion; provided, which that the payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), by the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of Termination Fee pursuant to this Section 9.3(b)7.3 shall not relieve the Company from any liability or damage resulting from a Willful and Material Breach of any of its representations, references to 20% warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%this Agreement or Fraud. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) a Parent Acquisition Proposal is publicly announced directly to Parent Stockholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise publicly communicated to Parent Stockholders by the counterparty hereto, (B) this Agreement is terminated by Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 7.1(b)(i) (Outside Date) or Section 7.1(b)(iv) (Parent Stockholder Approval Not Obtained) or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g7.1(d)(i) (Parent Terminable Breach), and (yC) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known within one year after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, (1)(x) Parent enters into an agreement in respect of any definitive agreement providing Parent Acquisition Proposal or (y) recommends or submits any Parent Acquisition Proposal to its stockholders for adoption or (2) a transaction in respect of any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction Parent Acquisition Proposal is consummated, which, in each case, need not be the same Parent Acquisition Proposal that was publicly made, disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof (provided, that for purposes of this clause (C), each reference to “20%” in the definition of “Parent Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “50%”); (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) (Parent Adverse Recommendation Change; Breach of Non-Solicitation Obligations); or (iiiii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(i7.1(b)(iv) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to (Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iiiStockholder Approval Not Obtained) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not and, at the time of such termination pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iv) (Parent Stockholder Approval Not Obtained), the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled Company had the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f7.1(d)(ii) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(jAdverse Recommendation Change); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i)any such event, Parent shall pay to the Company a fee of $79,000,000 (the “Parent Termination Fee”) less the amount of Company Expenses previously paid to the Company (if any) pursuant to Section 7.3(e), it being understood that in no event shall Parent be required to pay the Parent Termination Fee on more than one occasion; provided, that the payment by Parent of the Parent Termination Fee pursuant to this Section 7.3 shall not relieve Parent from any liability or damage resulting from a Willful and Material Breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement or Fraud. (d) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by the Company or Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iii) (Company Stockholder Approval Not Obtained) under circumstances in which the Company Termination Fee is not then payable pursuant to Section 7.3(b)(i), then the Company shall reimburse Parent and its Affiliates for all of their reasonable and documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses (including all reasonable fees and expenses of counsel, accountants, investment bankers, experts and consultants to the Parent Parties and their respective Affiliates) incurred by the Parent Parties or on their behalf in connection with or related to the authorization, preparation, investigation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Transactions (the “Parent Expenses”), in an amount equal to $90,000,000 26,000,000; provided, that the payment by the Company of the Parent Expenses pursuant to this Section 7.3(d), (i) shall not relieve the Company of any subsequent obligation to pay the Company Termination Fee pursuant to Section 7.3(b) except to the extent indicated in such Section and (ii) shall not relieve the Company from any liability or damage resulting from a Willful and Material Breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement or Fraud. (e) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by the Company or Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iv) (Parent Stockholder Approval Not Obtained) under circumstances in which the Parent Termination Fee is not then payable pursuant to Section 7.3(c)(i), then Parent shall reimburse the Company and its Affiliates for all of their reasonable out-of-pocket fees and expenses (including all reasonable fees and expenses of counsel, accountants, investment bankers, experts and consultants to the Company and its Affiliates) incurred by the Company or on its behalf in connection with or related to the authorization, preparation, investigation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Transactions (the "“Company Expenses”), in an amount equal to $24,000,000; provided, that the payment by Parent of the Company Expenses pursuant to this Section 7.3(e), (i) shall not relieve Parent of any subsequent obligation to pay the Parent Termination Fee")Fee pursuant to Section 7.3(c) except to the extent indicated in such Section and (ii) shall not relieve Parent from any liability or damage resulting from a Willful and Material Breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement or Fraud. Parent shall pay the Company Expenses within two Business Days after the date of termination to the Company by wire transfer of same immediately available funds. (f) Payment of the Company Termination Fee shall be made by wire transfer of same-day funds to an account the accounts designated by Parent (i) on the Company, upon the earlier to occur earliest of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementa definitive agreement with respect to, submission to the stockholders of, or consummation of, any transaction contemplated by a Company Acquisition Proposal, as applicable, (2) in the case of a Company Termination Fee payable pursuant to Section 9.3(c)(ii7.3(b)(i) or (ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, in any event, within two Business Days thereof), in the case of termination by (x) Parent pursuant to Section 9.3(c)(iv7.1(c)(ii) or (y) the Company pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iii) if, at the time of such termination pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iii), Parent shall pay had the right to the Company an amount equal terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(ii). Payment of the Parent Termination Fee, which payment Expenses shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same same-day funds to an account the accounts designated by Parent within two Business Days after the date of termination. (g) Payment of the Parent Termination Fee shall be made by wire transfer of same-day funds to the accounts designated by the Company and (Bi) $45,000,000on the earliest of the execution of a definitive agreement with respect to, submission to the stockholders of, or consummation of, any transaction contemplated by a Parent Acquisition Proposal, as applicable, in the case of a Parent Termination Fee payable pursuant to Section 7.3(c)(i) or (ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, in any event, within two Business Days thereof), in the case of termination by (x) the Company pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) or (y) Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iv) if, at the time of such termination pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iv), the Company had the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii). Payment of the Company Expenses shall be made by wire transfer of same same-day funds to an account the accounts designated by the Company, if, Company within 12 months two Business Days after such the date of termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (dh) Each party Party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 7.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Transactions, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party Parent or the Company, as applicable, fails to promptly to pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, Parent or the other party Company, as applicable, commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company or Parent, as applicable, for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.37.3, the first party will paying Party shall pay to the other party Party its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3 from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made made. (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Parties agree that each of the Parent Termination Fee and the Company Termination Fee constitute liquidated damages, and not a penalty, in reasonable amounts that will compensate Parent or if no quotation the Company, as applicable, in the circumstances in which such fees are payable for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, the efforts and resources expended and opportunities foregone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the next preceding date for expectation of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which such amounts would otherwise be impossible to calculate with precision; provided, that nothing herein shall relieve any Party from liability arising out of or the result of a quotation is available) plus 250 basis pointsWillful and Material Breach of any of its representations, and including reasonable fees and related expenses warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement or Fraud. The Parties further agree that the terms of collectionthis Agreement do not confer upon either Parent or the Company “a right or obligation with respect to” Company Common Stock within the meaning of Section 1234A of the Code.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Civitas Resources, Inc.), Merger Agreement (SM Energy Co)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.37.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) an Acquisition Proposal is made directly to the Company’s stockholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated to senior management of the Company or the Company Board (and such Acquisition Proposal shall not have been publicly withdrawn without qualification (I) on or prior to the tenth Business Day prior to the date of the Company Stockholders Meeting, with respect to termination pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iii) and (II) on or prior to the 75th calendar day following the date such Acquisition Proposal has been made, with respect to any termination pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(i)), (B) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to (x) Section 8.1(e7.1(b)(i), but solely if such termination under this clause (x) occurs prior to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval or by the Parent Board pursuant to (y) Section 8.1(f7.1(b)(iii), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (zC) within 12 months after the date of such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into an agreement in respect of any definitive agreement providing for Acquisition Proposal, or a transaction in respect of any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal is consummated, which, in each case, need not be the same Acquisition Proposal that was made, disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof (provided, that for purposes of the foregoing clause (A) and this clause (C), each reference to “15%” in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “50%”); (ii) (A) an Acquisition Proposal is made directly to the Company’s stockholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated to senior management of the Company or the Company Board (and such Acquisition Proposal shall not have been publicly withdrawn without qualification prior to the event giving rise to the termination right), (B) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h7.1(c)(i) as a result of an intentional breach of a covenant or agreement occurring after the event described in clause (A), and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known (C) within 12 months after the date of this Agreement and such termination, the Company enters into an agreement in respect of any Acquisition Proposal, or a transaction in respect of any Acquisition Proposal is consummated, which, in each case, need not be the same Acquisition Proposal that was made, disclosed or communicated prior to such termination hereof (whether or not conditional provided, that for purposes of the foregoing clause (A) and whether or not withdrawnthis clause (C), each reference to “15%” in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “50%”); (iii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof7.1(c)(ii); or (iv) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k7.1(d)(ii); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)any such event, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to a fee of $150,000,000 90,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), it being understood that in no event shall the Company be required to pay the Termination Fee to Parent on more than one occasion; provided, that the payment by the Company of the Termination Fee pursuant to this Section 7.3 shall not relieve the Company from any liability or damage resulting from a material breach of any of its covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement or fraud; provided, further, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, if Parent accepts payment from the Company of the Termination Fee in connection with a termination pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(ii)(D), none of the Company, its Subsidiaries, their respective Affiliates, and the former, current and future holders of any equity, controlling persons, directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys, Affiliates, members, managers, general or limited partners, stockholders and assignees of each of the Company, its Subsidiaries and each of their respective Affiliates, shall have any further liability or obligation relating to or arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereunder (whether or not relating to or arising out of any material breach of this Agreement or of fraud). (c) Payment of the Termination Fee shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an account the accounts designated by Parent, upon Parent (i) on the earlier to occur earliest of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementa definitive agreement with respect to, submission to the stockholders of, or consummation of, any transaction contemplated by an Acquisition Proposal, as applicable, (2) in the case of a Termination Fee payable pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(ii7.3(b)(i) or Section 9.3(b)(iv7.3(b)(ii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee(ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, which payment shall be made in any event, within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iiiBusiness Days thereof), in the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer case of same day funds to an account designated termination by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.1(c)(ii), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) simultaneously with, and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect as a condition to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); theneffectiveness of, termination, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds pursuant to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c7.1(d)(ii), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party The Company acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 7.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent and Merger Sub would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.37.3, the first party will Company shall pay to the other party Parent its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3 from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Aruba Networks, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Hewlett Packard Co)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.39.04, whether or not the Merger is consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In The Company will pay, or cause to be paid to Parent by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by Parent, in accordance with Section 9.04(c), the event that this Agreement is terminatedsum of $11.0 million if: (i) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(e) or Section 8.01(f); or (ii) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(h) and, with respect to this clause (ii) only, at the time of such termination (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)Minimum Condition has not been satisfied, or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has Acquisition Proposal existed or had been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly previously announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after prior to the nine-month anniversary of such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into consummates any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated;Acquisition Proposal. (iic) by the Parent Board Any amounts payable pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g9.04(b) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (ivi) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon be payable on the earlier to occur of (i) the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days 90th day after such termination and (3ii) Section 9.3(b)(iii), concurrently with the Company shall pay to Parent consummation of an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedAcquisition Proposal. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board Any amounts payable pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y9.04(b)(ii) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction shall be payable concurrently with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Acquisition Proposal. (d) Each party The Company acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 9.04 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent and Merger Subsidiary would not enter have entered into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the promptly any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 9.04, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that which results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts fee or expense reimbursement set forth in this Section 9.39.04, the first party will Company shall pay to Parent its costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest from the other party interest date of termination of this Agreement on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 so owed at a the lesser of the prime rate of Chase Manhattan Bank per annum equal in effect from time to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) time during such period, plus 2% or, if not reported thereinlower, in another authoritative source selected the maximum rate permitted by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionLaw.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Forest Oil Corp), Merger Agreement (Wiser Oil Co)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3The filing, printing and mailing fees and expenses associated with the Proxy Statement shall be paid by the Company. Whether or not the Merger or the other Transactions are consummated, all costs other fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will other Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companyexpenses. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, if Parent and Sub fail to effect the Merger Closing when required by Section 2.02 for any or no reason or otherwise breach this Agreement or fail to perform hereunder (in any case, whether willfully, intentionally, unintentionally or otherwise), then, (i) except for the right of the Company to seek an injunction, specific performance or other equitable relief in accordance with Section 9.06, the Company’s sole and exclusive remedy (whether at law, in equity, in contract, in tort or otherwise) against any of (w) Parent, Sub or the Sponsor, (x) any Financing Source, (y) the former, current and future holders of any equity, partnership or limited liability company interest, controlling persons, directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys, Affiliates, members, managers, general or limited partners, stockholders and assignees of any Person named in clause (w) or (x) of this Section 8.03(b)(i), and (z) any future holders of any equity, partnership or limited liability company interest, controlling persons, directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys, Affiliates, members, managers, general or limited partners, stockholders or assignees of any of the foregoing (the persons described in clauses (w), (x), (y) and (z), collectively, the “Parent Related Parties”) for any breach, loss or damage shall be to terminate this Agreement as provided, and only to the extent provided, in Section 8.01(d) or Section 8.01(g), and receive payment of a Termination Fee under and only to the extent provided by Section 8.03(c), and (ii) following termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.01(d) or Section 8.01(g) and payment of the Termination Fee as provided in the immediately foregoing clause (i), none of the Parent Related Parties will have any Liability to the Company, its Subsidiaries or any of its and their Affiliates or any other Person relating to or arising out of this Agreement, the Limited Guarantee, the Financing Commitments or otherwise, whether at law or equity, in contract in tort or otherwise, and no Person will have any rights or claims against any of the Parent Related Parties hereunder or thereunder. In the event that the Company terminates this Agreement is terminated: in accordance with Section 8.01(d) or Section 8.01(g) and Parent thereafter pays the Termination Fee to the Company, then the Company agrees to cause any Litigation pending in connection with this Agreement or any of the Transactions (i) (xincluding any Litigation related to the Financing, the Equity Financing Commitment, the Debt Financing Commitments or the Limited Guarantee) by the Company Board or its Subsidiaries, and seek to cause any such Litigation by its and their Affiliates and any of their respective former, current or future directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys, Affiliates, members, managers, general or limited partners, stockholders or assignees of any of the foregoing (collectively, the “Company Related Parties”) against Parent, Sub or any Parent Board Related Party to be dismissed with prejudice promptly, and in any event within five Business Days, after payment of the Termination Fee. In no event shall any of the Company Related Parties seek on behalf of any Company Related Party any damages from, or otherwise bring any Litigation against, any Parent Related Party in connection with this Agreement or any of the Transactions (including any Litigation related to the Financing, the Equity Financing Commitments, the Debt Financing Commitments or any of the Limited Guarantee), other than Litigation to recover payment of the Termination Fee to the extent the Termination Fee is not paid when due pursuant to Section 8.1(e)8.03(c) or for specific performance, injunction or by the Parent Board pursuant to other equitable remedy in accordance with Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to 9.06. In no event shall the Company has been made be entitled to seek the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date remedy of specific performance of this Agreement and prior other than in accordance with Section 9.06. Nothing in this Section 8.03 shall in any way expand or be deemed or construed to such termination (whether expand the circumstances in which Parent, Sub or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company any other Parent Related Party may be liable under this Agreement or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; the Transactions contemplated hereby (ii) by including the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnFinancing); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that If this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) terminated by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.01(d) or Section 8.01(g), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to then Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall will pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 203,884,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"). In the event the Termination Fee is payable, such fee will be paid to the Company by Parent by wire transfer of same day immediately available funds (to an account or accounts designated by the Company) within two Business Days after the date of termination of this Agreement. Solely for purposes of establishing the basis for the amount thereof, upon and without in any way increasing the earlier to occur amount of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction Termination Fee or expanding the circumstances in which the Termination Fee is to be paid, it is agreed that the Termination Fee is liquidated damages, and not a penalty, and the execution payment of such agreementthe Termination Fee in the circumstances specified herein is supported by due and sufficient consideration (including the fact that the holders of the Company Common Stock and LP Exchangeable Units immediately prior to the Effective Time would not be entitled to receive the Merger Consideration at the Effective Time). While the Company may pursue both a grant of specific performance, as applicable, (2injunction or other equitable remedies under Section 9.06(b) and the payment of Termination Fee under this Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv8.03(c), Parent under no circumstances shall pay to the Company an amount equal be permitted or entitled to receive both a grant of specific performance of the Parent obligation to consummate the Merger Closing and monetary damages in connection with this Agreement or any termination of this Agreement, including all or any portion of the Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Except for the payment by Parent or Sub of the Termination Fee when required and to the extent set forth in 8.03(c), payment by Parent or Sub of the Reimbursement Obligations as provided in Sections 6.10(b) if the Termination Fee has not already been paid and payment by the Sponsor pursuant to, and in accordance with, the Limited Guarantee when required and to the extent set forth therein, none of Parent, Sub nor any other Parent Related Party shall have any Liability for any Damages to the Company or any other Company Related Party in connection with this Agreement (including in respect of any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement or the failure of the Merger to be consummated) or the Transactions contemplated hereby and in no event shall any party hereto nor any Parent Related Party be liable for or obligated to pay consequential, special, multiple, punitive or exemplary damages including, but not limited to, damages arising from loss of profits, business opportunities or goodwill in respect of any breach or failure to comply with this Agreement or in respect of any of the Transactions (including the Financing and the Financing Commitments). The parties acknowledge and agree that in no event will Parent be required to pay the Termination Fee on more than one occasion. (e) If the Break-Up Fee has not already been paid pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, then if this Agreement is terminated by Parent pursuant to Section 8.01(e) or by the Company pursuant to Section 8.01(f), then, in any such case, the Company shall pay to ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (“CD&R”), or an Affiliate thereof designated by CD&R, a non-refundable cash payment by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account or accounts designated by CD&R, or an Affiliate thereof designated by CD&R, in an amount equal to $116,505,000 (the “Break-Up Fee”). For avoidance of doubt, if the Break-up Fee is paid, no payment other than the Break-Up Fee shall be made with respect to the expenses of Parent or Sub. (f) Any fee payable by the Company pursuant to Section 8.03(e) as the result of a termination of this Agreement by the Parent pursuant to Section 8.01(e) shall be paid within two Business Days following the date notice of termination is given. Any fee payable by the Company pursuant to Section 8.03(e) as the result of the termination of this Agreement by Parent pursuant to Section 8.01(f) shall be paid prior to or concurrently with such termination. (g) Each party of the Company, Parent and Sub acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.03 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Transactions and that, without these agreements, neither the other party Company nor Parent would not enter have entered into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party the Company or Parent fails promptly to pay the amounts any amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 8.03, and, in order to obtain such payment, Parent or the other party Company commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first other party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3such fee, the first party will Company or Parent, as the case may be, shall pay to the other party its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 amount of the applicable fee at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported thereinJournal, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (CD&R Associates VIII, Ltd.), Merger Agreement (Emergency Medical Services CORP)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3, all costs All fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be borne and timely paid by the party Party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) by an Acquisition Proposal is made directly to the Company’s stockholders or otherwise publicly disclosed (and shall not have been withdrawn at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(fStockholders Meeting), and (yB) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to this Agreement is thereafter terminated by the Company or its stockholders Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(ii) and (C) concurrently with or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known within twelve (12) months after the date of any such termination of this Agreement and prior referred to such termination in clause (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnB), (x) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction the consummation of an Acquisition Proposal, (y) the Company Board or any Alternative Transaction committee thereof recommends that Company stockholders vote in favor of or tender into an Acquisition Proposal that (either within twelve (12) months after the termination of this Agreement or afterwards) is subsequently consummated or (z) any Acquisition Proposal is consummated, the Company shall pay to Parent or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to the account or accounts designated by Parent or such designee the Termination Fee concurrently with the earlier of the entry into such definitive agreement with respect to, or consummation of, such Acquisition Proposal; (ii) (A) an Acquisition Proposal is made directly to the Company’s stockholders or otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated to the Company, the Company Board or any committee thereof (and shall not have been withdrawn prior to the termination of this Agreement), and (B) this Agreement is thereafter terminated by the Company or Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h7.1(b)(iii), and (C) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction concurrently with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known within twelve (12) months after the date of any such termination of this Agreement and prior referred to in clause (B), (x) the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into a definitive agreement providing for the consummation of an Acquisition Proposal, (y) the Company Board recommends that Company stockholders vote in favor of or tender into an Acquisition Proposal that (either within twelve (12) months after the termination of this Agreement or afterwards) is subsequently consummated or (z) any Acquisition Proposal is consummated, the Company shall pay to Parent or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to the account or accounts designated by Parent or such termination (whether designee the Termination Fee concurrently with the earlier of the entry into such definitive agreement with respect to, or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn)consummation of, such Acquisition Proposal; (iii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i7.1(c)(ii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by Parent, upon Parent or such designee the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, Termination Fee within two (2) Business Days after such termination; and (iv) this Agreement is terminated by the Company pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv7.1(d)(ii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by Parent or such designee the Termination Fee prior to or concurrently with, and (B) $105,000,000as a condition to, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, ; it being understood that in no event shall the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly required to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest Termination Fee on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmore than one occasion.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Borgwarner Inc), Merger Agreement (Remy International, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) In the event that (i) any person (including, without limitation, the Company or any affiliate thereof), other than Parent or any affiliate of Parent, shall have become the beneficial owner of more than 20% of the then outstanding Shares; and this Agreement shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 8.01; or (ii) any person shall have publicly made or communicated to the Company an acquisition proposal that is publicly disclosed and the Board shall have either (A) withdrawn, amended or modified its recommendation of the Offer in a manner adverse to Parent and Purchaser, (B) recommended such acquisition proposal or (C) taken any action with respect to the Rights Agreement to facilitate such acquisition proposal, and (x) the Offer shall have remained open for at least 20 business days, (y) the Minimum Condition shall not have been satisfied and (z) this Agreement shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 8.01; or (iii) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(d)(ii); or (iv) the Company enters into an agreement with respect to an acquisition proposal or an acquisition proposal is consummated, in each case within 18 months after the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(b)(i), 8.01(c), or 8.01(d)(i), which termination resulted from a breach by the Company of its obligations hereunder, resulting in a failure to satisfy any condition set forth on Annex A hereto, and the Company shall not theretofore have been required to pay the Fee to Parent pursuant to Section 8.03(a)(i), 8.03(a)(ii) or 8.03(a)(iii); then, in any such event, the Company shall pay Parent promptly (but in no event later than one business day after the first of such events shall have occurred) a fee of $15,000,000 (the "FEE"), which amount shall be payable in immediately available funds, plus all Expenses (as hereinafter defined). In no event shall more than one Fee be payable under this Section 8.03(a). (b) The Company shall, at such time as a Fee is required to be paid, reimburse each of Parent, Purchaser and their respective stockholders and affiliates (not later than one business day after submission of statements therefor) for up to $5,000,000 of actual and documented out-of-pocket expenses (including, without limitation, fees and expenses payable to all banks, investment banking firms, other financial institutions and other persons and their respective agents and counsel, for arranging, committing to provide or providing any financing for the Transactions or structuring the Transactions and all fees of counsel, accountants, experts and consultants to Parent, Purchaser and their respective shareholders and affiliates, and all printing and advertising expenses) actually incurred or accrued by either of them or on their behalf in connection with the Transactions, including, without limitation, the financing thereof, and actually incurred by banks, investment banking firms, other financial institutions and other persons and assumed by Parent or Purchaser in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution and performance of this Agreement, the structuring and financing of the Transactions and any financing commitments or agreements relating thereto (all of the foregoing being referred to herein collectively as the "EXPENSES"). (c) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.38.03, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedexpenses, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC whether or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companynot any Transaction is consummated. (bd) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall fail to pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) Fee or Section 9.3(b)(iv)any Expenses when due, the Company term "Expenses" shall pay be deemed to include the out-of-pocket costs and expenses actually incurred by Parent an amount and Purchaser (including, without limitation, fees and out-of-pocket expenses of counsel) in connection with the collection under and enforcement of this Section 8.03, together with interest on such unpaid Fee and Expenses, commencing on the date that the Fee or such Expenses became due, at a rate equal to the Company Termination Feerate of interest publicly announced by Citibank, which payment shall be made within two business days after N.A., from time to time, in The City of New York, as such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50bank's Prime Rate plus 2.00%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Spine Tech Inc), Merger Agreement (Spine Tech Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.37.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions shall be paid by the party Party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMergers are consummated. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) after the date of this Agreement, an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional) (1) is made directly to the Company Stockholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed and not withdrawn at least seven Business Days prior to the Company Stockholders Meeting or (2) is otherwise communicated to senior management of the Company or the Company Board prior to the termination hereof, (B) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.1(b)(i) or, but only in the case of sub-clause (1) of the foregoing clause (A), Section 7.1(b)(iii) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f)7.1(b)(v) with respect to a Terminable Breach by the Company, and (yC) within 12 months after the date of such termination, the Company enters into an agreement in respect of any Acquisition Proposal or recommends or submits an Acquisition Proposal to its stockholders for adoption, or a proposal for an Alternative Transaction transaction in respect of any Acquisition Proposal with respect to the Company has been made is consummated, which, in each case, need not be the same Acquisition Proposal that was made, disclosed or communicated prior to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date termination hereof (provided, that for purposes of this Agreement and prior clause (C), each reference to such termination (whether “20% or not conditional and whether more” in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “50% or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedmore”); (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof7.1(c); or (iviii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); 7.1(e): then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)either such event, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and less the amount of Parent Expenses previously paid to Parent (3if any) pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(iii7.3(d), it being understood that in no event shall the Company shall be required to pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes Termination Fee on more than one occasion; provided, that the payment by the Company of the Company Termination Fee pursuant to this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% 7.3(b) shall not relieve the Company from any liability or damage resulting from a Willful and Material Breach of any of its covenants or agreements set forth in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%this Agreement or Fraud. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination Agreement, an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional conditional) (1) is made directly to the Parent Stockholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed and whether not withdrawn at least seven Business Days prior to the Parent Stockholders Meeting or not withdrawn(2) is otherwise communicated to senior management of Parent or the Parent Board prior to the termination hereof, (B) this Agreement is terminated by the Company or Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(i) or, but only in the case of sub-clause (1) in the foregoing clause (A), Section 7.1(b)(iv) or by the Company pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(v) with respect to a Terminable Breach by Parent, and (zC) within 12 months after the date of such termination, Parent enters into an agreement in respect of any definitive agreement providing Acquisition Proposal or recommends or submits an Acquisition Proposal to its stockholders for adoption, or a transaction in respect of any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal with respect to Parent is consummated, which, in each case, need not be the same Acquisition Proposal that was made, disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof (provided, that for purposes of this clause (C), each reference to “20% or more” in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “50% or more”); or (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j7.1(d); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i)either such event, Parent shall pay to the Company the Parent Termination Fee, less the amount of Company Expenses previously paid to the Company (if any) pursuant to Section 7.3(d), it being understood that in no event shall Parent be required to pay the Parent Termination Fee on more than one occasion; provided, that the payment by Parent of the Parent Termination Fee pursuant to this Section 7.3(c) shall not relieve Parent from any liability or damage resulting from a Willful and Material Breach of any of its covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement or Fraud. (d) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by Parent or the Company: (i) pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iii) under circumstances in which the Company Termination Fee is not then payable pursuant to Section 7.3(b), then the Company shall pay Parent an amount in cash equal to $45,000,000 (the “Parent Expenses”) in respect of the costs and expenses of the Parent Parties in connection with or related to the authorization, preparation, investigation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Transactions; provided, that the payment by the Company of the Parent Expenses pursuant to this Section 7.3(d)(i) shall not relieve the Company (x) of any subsequent obligation to pay the Company Termination Fee pursuant to Section 7.3(b) except to the extent indicated in such Section or (y) from any liability or damage resulting from a Willful and Material Breach of any of its covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement or Fraud; or (ii) pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iv) under circumstances in which the Parent Termination Fee is not then payable pursuant to Section 7.3(c), then Parent shall pay the Company an amount in cash equal to $90,000,000 (the "“Company Expenses”) in respect of the costs and expenses of the Company Parties in connection with or related to the authorization, preparation, investigation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Transactions,; provided, that the payment by Parent of the Company Expenses pursuant to this Section 7.3(d)(ii) shall not relieve Parent (x) of any subsequent obligation to pay the Parent Termination Fee"), Fee pursuant to Section 7.3(c) except to the extent indicated in such Section or (y) from any liability or damage resulting from a Willful and Material Breach of any of its covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement or Fraud. (e) Payment of the Company Termination Fee or the Parent Termination Fee shall be made by wire transfer of same same-day funds to an account the accounts designated by the CompanyParties that are the recipients thereof (i) concurrently with the termination of this Agreement in the case of a Company Termination Fee payable pursuant to Section 7.3(b)(iii), upon (ii) on the earlier to occur earliest of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementa definitive agreement with respect to, submission to the stockholders of, or the consummation of, any transaction contemplated by an Acquisition Proposal, as applicable, (2) in the case of a Company Termination Fee payable pursuant to Section 9.3(c)(ii7.3(b)(i) or a Parent Termination Fee payable pursuant to Section 9.3(c)(iv7.3(c)(i), or (iii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, in any event, within two Business Days thereof), in the case of a Company Termination Fee payable pursuant to Section 7.3(b)(ii) or a Parent shall pay Termination Fee payable pursuant to the Company an amount equal to Section 7.3(c)(ii). Payment of (A) the Parent Termination Fee, which payment Expenses shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same same-day funds to an account the accounts designated by Parent within two Business Days after the Company is notified of the amounts thereof by Parent; and (B) the Company Expenses shall be made by wire transfer of same-day funds to the accounts designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer within two Business Days after Parent is notified of same day funds to an account designated the amounts thereof by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (df) Each party Party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 7.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Transactions, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party the applicable Party fails to promptly to pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, the one or more other party Parties commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party such Party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.37.3, the first party will such Party shall pay to the other party Parties their respective costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3 from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Pioneer Natural Resources Co), Merger Agreement (Parsley Energy, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this Section 9.35.06 or as set forth in Section 5.06 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In the event that (i) this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 7.01(e) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (yii) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect (A) prior to the Company has obtaining of the Stockholder Approval, a Takeover Proposal shall have been made to the Company or its shall have been made directly to the stockholders of the Company generally or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has shall have otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination or any person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional and whether conditional) to make a Takeover Proposal, (B) thereafter this Agreement is terminated by either Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 7.01(b)(i) (but only if a vote to obtain the Stockholder Approval or the Stockholders’ Meeting has not withdrawnbeen held) or Section 7.01(b)(iii) and (zC) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into a definitive Contract to consummate, or consummates, the transactions contemplated by any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes Takeover Proposal, then the Company shall pay Parent a fee equal to $12,627,000 (the “Termination Fee”) by wire transfer of same-day funds on the first business day following (x) in the case of a payment required by clause (i) above, the date of termination of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% Agreement and (y) in the definition case of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed a payment required by clause (ii) above, the date of the first to be references occur of the events referred to 50%in clause (ii)(C). (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the The Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges acknowledge and agree that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 5.06(b) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the amounts amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 5.06(b), and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3Termination Fee, the first party will Company shall pay to the other party Parent its costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth amount of the Termination Fee from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at the prime rate of Citibank, N.A. in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Closure Medical Corp), Merger Agreement (Closure Medical Corp)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3herein, whether or not the Merger is consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Offer, this Agreement, the Stock Option Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will and the Stock Option Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companyexpenses. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.01(e)(ii), 8.01(f)(i) (other than for a termination due to an unintentional breach of a representation or warranty by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(fCompany) or 8.01(f)(ii), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), then the Company shall pay promptly reimburse Parent for the documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses (but in no event greater than $500,000) of Parent and the Purchaser related to Parent an amount equal this Agreement, the Stock Option Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and any related financing and in the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"8.01(e)(ii), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), then the Company shall promptly pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company a Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) Fee of $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), 1,200,000 by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the CompanyParent as a condition precedent to such termination. (c) In the event that (i) any person shall have publicly disclosed a proposal regarding an Acquisition Transaction and (ii) following such disclosure, upon either (x) April 30, 1998 occurs without the earlier to occur Revised Minimum Number being satisfied or the requisite stockholder approval of the Merger being obtained (other than as a result of a material breach hereof by Parent or the Purchaser that has not been cured within the time period set forth in Article VIII of this Agreement) or (y) the Company breaches (prior to the time that the designees of the Purchaser constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the Company) any of its material obligations hereunder and does not cure such breach within the time period set forth in Article VIII of this Agreement or (z) the Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(f)(ii), and (iii) not later than twelve months after any such termination the Company shall have entered into an agreement for an Acquisition Transaction, or an Acquisition Transaction shall have been consummated, then the Company shall promptly, but in no event later than immediately prior to, and as a condition of, entering into such definitive agreement, or, if there is no such definitive agreement then immediately upon consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution Acquisition Transaction, pay Parent a Termination Fee of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an $1,200,000 which amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, payable by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Parent. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in no event shall the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds be obligated to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedpay more than one Termination Fee in accordance with this Agreement. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party The Company acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.03(b) and (c) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by in this Agreement and constitute liquidated damages and not a penalty, and that, without these agreements, Parent and the other party Purchaser would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party the Company fails to promptly to pay the amounts amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 8.03(b) and (c), and, in order to obtain such payment, Parent or the other party Purchaser commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts fee and expenses set forth in this Section 9.38.03(b) and (c), the first party will Company shall pay to Parent its documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees) in connection with such suit. No termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII or otherwise shall prejudice the ability of a non-breaching party from seeking damages from any other party interest on the amounts set forth in for any breach of this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) orAgreement, if not reported thereinincluding, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such datewithout limitation, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable attorneys' fees and related expenses of collectionthe right to pursue any remedy at law or in equity.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Impact Systems Inc /Ca/), Merger Agreement (Voith Sulzer Acquisition Corp)

Fees and Expenses. (a) The Company shall pay to Parent by wire transfer $15,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee") if: (i) the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e), in which case, the Company Termination Fee must be paid simultaneously with such termination; (ii) Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(d), in which case, the Company Termination Fee must be paid no later than one business day after the termination of this Agreement; or (iii) (A) Parent or the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(iii), (B) the approval of this Agreement by the stockholders of the Company shall not have been obtained by reason of the failure to obtain the required vote at a meeting of stockholders duly convened thereon as contemplated by this Agreement (a "Company Negative Vote"), (C) at the time of such Company Negative Vote there shall be pending a Takeover Proposal, and (D) within one year after such termination, the Company consummates either (1) a merger, consolidation or other business combination between the Company and any other person (other than Parent, Sub or an affiliate of Parent) or (2) the sale of 30% or more (in voting power) of the voting securities of the Company or of 30% or more (in fair market value) of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, in which case, the Company Termination Fee must be paid simultaneously with the closing of the event described in clause (1) or (2) of this subparagraph. (b) Parent shall pay to the Company by wire transfer $5,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee") if this Agreement is terminated by either Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(i) and at the time of such termination (A) the condition set forth in Section 7.2(c) to the obligations of Parent and Sub shall not have been satisfied or waived and (B) each of the other conditions set forth in Article VII to the obligations of the Company, Parent and Sub shall have been satisfied or waived and Parent and Sub shall not have then been entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to any of the provisions of Section 8.1 (other than Section 8.1(b)(i)). If payable, the Parent Termination Fee shall be paid no later than one business day after the termination of this Agreement. (c) Except as provided in this Section 9.3set forth above, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Merger, this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expensefees or expenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid related to the SEC or under compliance with the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will transactions contemplated hereby shall be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Zilog Inc), Merger Agreement (Zilog Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.37.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Merger is consummated, except that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act incurred in connection with the Mergerfiling, will printing and mailing of the Proxy Statement and filing of the Schedule 13E (including, in each case, applicable SEC filing fees) and the solicitation of the Company Stockholder Approval shall be borne shared equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedIf: (i) (x) this Agreement is terminated by either Parent or the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or 7.1(b)(i) (but only if the Company Stockholders’ Meeting has not been held by the Parent Board pursuant to Termination Date) or Section 8.1(f)7.1(b)(iii) and, and in either case, (yA) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known at any time after the date of this Agreement and prior to the termination under Section 7.1(b)(i) or the taking of a vote to approve this Agreement at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof (in the case of a termination pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iii)), an Acquisition Proposal shall have been publicly announced by the Company and not withdrawn prior to such termination (whether under Section 7.1(b)(i) or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) such vote to adopt this Agreement, as applicable, and (zB) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters shall have entered into any a definitive agreement providing with respect to, or shall have consummated, such Acquisition Proposal (provided, that for any Alternative Transaction purposes this Section 7.3(b)(i), the references to “20% or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedmore” in the definition of Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed to be references to “more than 50%”); (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board Company pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn7.1(c)(ii);; or (iii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d7.1(d)(ii) and then, in any such case, the Company Board is not shall pay Parent a termination fee of $22,500,000 (the “Company Termination Fee”), it being understood that in no event shall the Company be required to pay the Company Termination Fee on more than one occasion. (c) If the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section ‎7.1(c)(i), and at the time of such termination, there is no state of facts or circumstances (other than such state of facts or circumstances as gave rise to the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled Company’s right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g7.1(c)(i)) (without giving effect that would cause the conditions in Sections 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 not to be satisfied on or prior to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board Termination Date, or pursuant to Section 8.1(k7.1(c)(iii); then, in the case of then Parent shall pay a termination pursuant fee to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent in an amount equal to $150,000,000 30,000,000 (the "“Parent Termination Fee” ), it being understood that in no event shall Parent be required to pay the Parent Termination Fee on more than one occasion. The parties agree that the payment of the Parent Termination Fee shall constitute liquidated damages and not a penalty and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the Company with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby in the event any such payment becomes due and payable and, upon payment of the Parent Termination Fee, that Parent (and its Subsidiaries, including Merger Sub, and their Representatives) shall have no further liability to the Company (or its Subsidiaries or Representatives) hereunder. (d) Payment of the Company Termination Fee or Parent Termination Fee"), if applicable, shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by ParentParent or the Company, upon as applicable by (A) the Company (i) on the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementa definitive agreement with respect to or consummation of, any transaction contemplated by an Acquisition Proposal, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination Company Termination Fee payable pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i7.3(b)(i), Parent shall pay to or (ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event within five Business Days) after termination, in the case of termination by the Company an amount equal pursuant to $90,000,000 (the "Section 7.1(c)(ii) or by Parent Termination Fee"pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii), by wire transfer or (B) Parent, as promptly as practicable (and in any event within five Business Days) after termination, in the case of same day funds to an account designated termination by the Company, upon the earlier Company pursuant to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii7.1(c)(i) or Section 9.3(c)(iv7.1(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and . (3e) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer Each of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 7.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the damages resulting from termination of this Agreement under circumstances where a Company Termination Fee or Parent Termination Fee is payable are uncertain and incapable of accurate calculation and, therefore, the amounts payable pursuant to Sections 7.3(b) and 7.3(c) are not a penalty but rather constitute liquidated damages in a reasonable amount that will compensate Parent or the Company, as applicable, for the efforts and resources expended and opportunities foregone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and that, without these agreements, the other party Company, Parent and Merger Sub would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party the Company or Parent, as applicable, fails promptly to pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, Parent or the other party Company commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company or Parent, as the case may be, for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.37.3, the first party will Company or Parent, as applicable, shall pay to the other party its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3 from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Harbin Electric, Inc), Merger Agreement (Harbin Electric, Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.38.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expensefees and expenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated; provided, provided however, that the costs Company and expenses of printing the Parent shall share equally all fees and expenses, other than accountants’ and attorneys’ fees, incurred with respect to the printing, filing and mailing of the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent /Prospectus (including any related preliminary materials) and the CompanyRegistration Statement and any amendments or supplements thereto. (b) In The Company shall pay the event that this Agreement is terminatedParent a termination fee of $1,324,600 (which shall include all expenses and fees) if: (i) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to (xA) by Section 8.1(b) (without the Company Board Stockholders Meeting having occurred) or (B) Section 8.1(d) if in the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), case of each of clauses (A) and (yB) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known at any time after the date of this Agreement and prior to before such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has Acquisition Proposal shall have been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal communicated to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made and within two business days after twelve months of such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal an Acquisition Proposal or an intention Acquisition Proposal relating to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction Company is consummated; or (ii) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (except for a termination pursuant to clause (i) of Section 8.1(f) regarding Dissenting Shares); or (iii) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (x) resulting from a failure to satisfy the condition set forth in Section 7.2(a) based upon a breach of a representation or warranty by the Company, which representation or warranty was known by the Company Board pursuant to be false when made, or (y) resulting from a failure to satisfy the condition set forth in Section 8.1(i7.2(b) based upon a material and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect knowing breach by the Company of its obligations under this Agreement required to Parent has been made be performed by it on or prior to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known the Closing Date, if at any time after the date of this Agreement and prior to before such termination (whether or not conditional an Acquisition Proposal shall have been publicly announced and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by remains outstanding and within six months of such termination the Parent Board Company enters into any definitive agreement with respect to the Acquisition Proposal or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect Acquisition Proposal relating to the notice and cure provisions thereof)Company is consummated; or (iv) by the Parent Board this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(j8.1(i). (c) The Company shall pay the Parent a termination fee of $716,000 (which shall consist of all expenses and fees) if: (i) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(d) so long as the Company has not breached this Agreement with respect to its obligations contained in Sections 6.1 or 6.5; then, or (ii) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(f)(i) with respect to Dissenting Shares. Any fee due under Sections 8.3(b) and (c) shall be paid by wire transfer of the same-day funds: (i) in the case of a termination pursuant to (1Section 8.3(b)(i) and Section 9.3(c)(i8.3(b)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon on the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to date on which the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by enters into the Company and definitive agreement or (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer consummates the Acquisition Proposal referred to therein; and (ii) in the case of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c8.3(b)(ii), references to 20% in Section 8.3(b)(iv), Section 8.3(c)(i) and Section 8.3(c)(ii)within one business day after the definition termination of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%the Agreement. (d) Each party acknowledges The Parent shall pay the Company up to $1,324,600 (which shall include all expenses and fees) if: (i) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(h) (x) resulting from a failure to satisfy the condition set forth in Section 7.3(a) based upon a breach of a representation or warranty by the Parent that was known by the Parent to be false when made, or (y) resulting from a failure to satisfy the condition set forth in Section 7.3(b) based upon a material and knowing breach by the Parent of its obligations under this Agreement required to be performed by it on or prior to the Closing Date; or (ii) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(j). (e) The Parent shall pay the Company up to $716,000 (which shall include all expenses and fees) if this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(e). Any fee due under Sections 8.3(d) and (e) shall be paid by the Parent by wire transfer of same-day funds within one business day after the date of termination of this Agreement. (f) The parties acknowledge that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party parties would not enter into this Agreement. AccordinglyFor the avoidance of doubt, if a party fails promptly pays a termination fee pursuant to any of Sections 8.3(b) through (e) hereof, it shall not be obligated to pay the amounts due an additional termination fee or any additional portion thereof pursuant to this Section 9.3 and8.3; provided, in order to obtain such paymenthowever, payment of the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth fees and expenses described in this Section 9.3, 8.3 shall not be in lieu of damages incurred in the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth event of a breach of this Agreement described in this clause (i) of Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection8.2.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Genaissance Pharmaceuticals Inc), Merger Agreement (Genaissance Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.37.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be borne and timely paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) by an Acquisition Proposal or intention to make an Acquisition Proposal is made directly to the Company’s stockholders, otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated to the Company, the Company Board or a committee thereof, and (B) this Agreement is thereafter terminated by the Company or Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)7.1(b)(ii) then (1) the Company shall pay to Parent by wire transfer of same day funds to the account or accounts designated by Parent or its designee the Expenses, or by the which shall not exceed $3,000,000, within two (2) Business Days after receipt from Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f)of documentation supporting such Expenses, and (y2) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction if, concurrently with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known within nine months after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after any such termination, (x) the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction with respect to, or the Company Board or any Alternative Transaction committee thereof recommends to the Company’s stockholders, any Acquisition Proposal, or (y) any Acquisition Proposal is consummated, the Company shall pay to Parent or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to the account or accounts designated by Parent or such designee the Termination Fee concurrently with the consummation of such Acquisition Proposal; (ii) (A) an Acquisition Proposal or intention to make an Acquisition Proposal is made directly to the Company’s stockholders, otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated to the Company, the Company Board or a committee thereof, and (B) this Agreement is thereafter terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction 7.1(c)(i)(A)(y), then, if, concurrently with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known within nine months after the date of this Agreement and prior any such termination, (x) the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into a definitive agreement with respect to, or the Company Board or any committee thereof recommends to the Company’s stockholders, any Acquisition Proposal, or (y) any Acquisition Proposal is consummated, the Company shall pay to Parent or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to the account or accounts designated by Parent or such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn)designee the Termination Fee concurrently with the consummation of such Acquisition Proposal; (iii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d7.1(c)(ii) and or Section 7.1(c)(iii) the Company Board is not at the time shall pay to Parent or its designee by wire transfer of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect same day funds to the notice and cure provisions thereof)account or accounts designated by Parent or such designee the Termination Fee within two (2) Business Days after such termination; orand (iv) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i7.1(d)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account accounts designated by Parent or such designee the Termination Fee concurrently with, and (B) $105,000,000as a condition to, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, ; it being understood that in no event shall the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. be required to pay the Termination Fee on more than one occasion. (c) For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%7.3. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Knowles Corp), Merger Agreement (Audience Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3‎Section 5.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Offer and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy StatementOffer is consummated, and all filing and other fees paid payable pursuant to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will or any Foreign Antitrust Laws shall be borne equally solely by Parent and the CompanyParent. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional) or intention to make an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional) is made directly to the Company’s shareholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated to senior management of the Company or the Company Board, (B) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), ‎Section 5.1(b)(i) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f‎Section 5.1(c)(i), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (zC) within 12 months after the date of such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into an agreement in respect of any definitive agreement providing Acquisition Proposal, or recommends or submits an Acquisition Proposal to its shareholders for adoption, or a transaction in respect of any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal is consummated, which, in each case, need not be the same Acquisition Proposal that was made, disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof (provided, that for purposes of this clause (C), each reference to “10%” in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “50%”); (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof‎Section 5.1(c)(ii); or (iviii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k‎Section 5.1(d)(ii); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)any such event, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to a fee of $150,000,000 23,680,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), it being understood that in no event shall the Company be required to pay the Termination Fee on more than one occasion; provided, that the payment by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur Company of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), Termination Fee pursuant to this ‎Section 5.3 shall not relieve the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Feefrom any liability or damage resulting from a Willful Breach of any of its representations, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii)warranties, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction covenants or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of agreements set forth in this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Agreement or fraud. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: terminated by either the Company or Parent pursuant to Section 5.1(b)(i) and no Reverse Termination Fee is due pursuant to Section 5.3(e), the Company shall, as promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event (i) not later than the next Business Day following such termination in the case of a termination by Parent and (xii) prior to or simultaneously with the termination in the case of a termination by the Company), pay to Parent, by wire transfer of immediately available funds, an amount equal to Reimbursable Expenses, with such amount not to exceed $18,000,000 in the aggregate. (d) Payment of the Termination Fee shall be made by wire transfer of same-day funds to the accounts designated by Parent Board (i) on the earliest of the execution of a definitive agreement with respect to, submission to the shareholders of, or consummation of, any transaction contemplated by an Acquisition Proposal, as applicable, in the Company Board case of a Termination Fee payable pursuant to Section 8.1(e‎Section 5.3(b)(i), (ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, in any event, within two Business Days thereof), in the case of termination by Parent pursuant to ‎Section 5.1(c)(ii) or ‎Section 5.1(b)(i), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) simultaneously with, and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect as a condition to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); theneffectiveness of, termination, in the case of a termination by the Company pursuant to ‎Section 5.1(d)(ii) or ‎Section 5.1(b)(i). (1e) In the event that: (A) this Agreement is terminated by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 9.3(c)(i5.1(b)(i), and at such time all Offer Conditions have been met other than any of the Offer Conditions set forth in paragraphs (b), (d)(i) or (d)(ii) of Exhibit A (with respect to paragraphs (d)(i) and (d)(ii), solely to the extent that such order, injunction, decision, directive, decree, Law, or Action arises under, is in respect of or is pursuant to any Antitrust Laws) or (B) this Agreement is terminated by Parent shall or the Company pursuant to Section 5.1(b)(ii) and the judgment, order, injunction, rule, decree or action arises under, is in respect of or is pursuant to any Antitrust Laws, then, in either event, Parent will promptly pay or cause to be paid to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 a reverse termination fee (the "Parent “Reverse Termination Fee")”) of $59,200,000 in cash, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, but in no event later than two (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days Business Days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to in the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer event of same day funds to an account designated a termination by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, concurrently with and as a condition to termination in the event of a termination by wire transfer of same day funds Parent. Parent will not be required to an account designated by pay the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of Reverse Termination Fee pursuant to this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%5.3(e) more than once. (df) Each party of the Company and Parent acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 ‎Section 5.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Company and Parent would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party Parent or the Company fails promptly to pay the any amounts due required to be paid pursuant to this Section 9.3 ‎Section 5.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, Parent or the other party Company, as applicable, commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company or Parent for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3‎Section 5.3 required to be paid by the Company, the first party will Company shall pay to Parent, or Parent shall pay to the other party Company, its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in due pursuant to this Section 9.3 ‎Section 5.3 from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Transaction Agreement (Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc), Transaction Agreement (Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as specifically provided in this Section 9.3for herein, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expensefees or expenses, whether or not such transactions are consummated. (a) The Company shall pay to Parent a fee of $73,500,000 (the “Termination Fee”) if: (i) the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(d) or Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f); or (ii) (A) after the date hereof, an Alternative Proposal shall have been made by a third party to the Company and not publicly withdrawn prior to the Company Shareholders Meeting or shall have been made directly to the Company’s shareholders generally by a third party and not publicly withdrawn prior to the Company Shareholders Meeting; (B) thereafter this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(b)(iii); and (C) within 12 months of such termination, (x) the Company enters into a definitive Contract for an Alternative Proposal and such Alternative Proposal is consummated (whether during or after such 12-month period) or (y) an Alternative Proposal is consummated; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b8.03(a)(ii), the references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will Proposal” shall be deemed to be references to 5050.1%. Any Termination Fee due under this Section 8.03(a) shall be paid by wire transfer of same-day funds (x) in the case of termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(d), before or simultaneously with such termination, (y) in the case of termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f), on the Business Day immediately following the date of such termination, and (z) in the case of clause (ii) above, on the date of consummation as referred to in clause (ii)(C) above. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the parties agree that the payment of the Termination Fee shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to Parent and Merger Sub with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby in the event any such payment becomes due and payable, and, upon payment of the Termination Fee, the Company (and the Company’s Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, shareholders and Representatives) shall have no further liability to Parent and Merger Sub under this Agreement; provided, however, that this Section 8.03(b) shall not limit the right of the Company to seek specific performance of this Agreement pursuant to, and subject to the limitations in, Section 9.10 prior to the termination of this Agreement. In no event shall the Company be obligated to pay the Termination Fee on more than one occasion. (c) In the event The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), fee and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure other provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.03 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, (ii) the Termination Fee shall constitute liquidated damages and that, not a penalty and (iii) without these agreements, the other party parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party . (d) If the Company fails promptly to timely pay the amounts any amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 8.03, and, in order to obtain such the payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that legal proceeding to recover such amount which results in a judgment or other award against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3Company, the first party will Company shall pay Parent an additional amount equal to the other party Parent’s costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with such legal proceeding, together with interest on the amounts set forth in amount due under this Section 9.3 8.03 at a the prime rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR made, from such date through the date such payment is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionactually received by Parent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Marubeni Corp /Fi), Merger Agreement (Aircastle LTD)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3Whether or not the Merger is consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedcosts or expenses, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act except as otherwise provided in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companythis Section 9.1. (b) If this Agreement is terminated by Inergy pursuant to Section 8.1(c) or by Holdings pursuant to Section 8.1(d), then Holdings shall pay to the Escrow Agent for the benefit of Inergy the Holdings Termination Fee. If this Agreement is terminated by Inergy pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(iv) or Section 8.1(b)(v) or by Holdings or Inergy pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(iii), then Holdings shall pay to Inergy the Expenses of Inergy. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal with respect to the Company Holdings has been made to proposed by any Person (meaning, for the Company purpose of this Section 9.1(c), a Person other than Inergy, Inergy GP and MergerCo) or any Person has publicly announced its stockholders intention (whether or such a proposal or an intention not conditional) to make such a proposal has been publicly announced an Acquisition Proposal or such an Acquisition Proposal or such intention has otherwise become publicly known after to the date holders of Holdings’ Common Units generally and in any event such proposal or intention is not subsequently withdrawn prior to the termination of this Agreement, (ii) thereafter this Agreement and prior is terminated by either Holdings or Inergy pursuant to such termination (whether Section 8.1(b)(i) or not conditional and whether Section 8.1(b)(iii) or not withdrawnby Inergy pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(iv) or Section 8.1(b)(v) and (ziii) within 12 months after such terminationthe termination of this Agreement, the Company Holdings or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction an Acquisition Proposal, or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent Holdings or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For , then Holdings shall pay to the Escrow Agent for the benefit of Inergy, if and when consummation of such Acquisition Proposal occurs, the Holdings Termination Fee less all Expenses of Inergy previously paid to Inergy; provided that for purposes of this Section 9.3(c9.1(c), references to “50%” shall be substituted for “20% %” in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Acquisition Proposal. (d) Each party acknowledges If this Agreement is terminated by Holdings pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(iv) or Section 8.1(b)(v), then Inergy shall pay to Holdings the Expenses of Holdings. (e) Except as otherwise provided herein, any payment of the Holdings Termination Fee or Expenses pursuant to this Section 9.1 shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account of the Inergy Escrow Agent designated by Inergy or an account of the Holdings Escrow Agent designated by Holdings, as applicable, within one Business Day after such payment becomes payable; provided, however, that any payment of the Holdings Termination Fee by Holdings as a result of termination under Section 8.1(d) shall be made prior to or concurrently with termination of this Agreement; provided further, however, that any payment of the Holdings Termination Fee pursuant to Section 9.1(c) shall be made contemporaneously with the consummation of the Acquisition Proposal as provided in clause (iii) of Section 9.1(c). The parties acknowledge that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 9.1 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, none of the other party parties would not enter into this Agreement. (i) If the Merger is consummated, Inergy shall pay, or cause to be paid, any and all property or transfer taxes imposed on either party in connection with the Merger, (ii) expenses incurred in connection with filing, printing and mailing the Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement shall be paid by Inergy and (iii) any filing fees payable pursuant to, regulatory Laws and other filing fees incurred in connection with this Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring the fees. AccordinglyAs used in this Agreement, if “Expenses” includes all out-of-pocket expenses (including all fees and expenses of counsel, accountants, investment bankers, experts and consultants to a party fails promptly hereto and its affiliates) incurred by a party or on its behalf in connection with or related to pay the authorization, preparation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including the preparation, printing, filing and mailing of the Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement and the solicitation of unitholder approvals and all other matters related to the transactions contemplated hereby; provided that the amount of Expenses payable by one party to another under this Section 9.1 shall not exceed 3.0 million exclusive of the Holdings Termination Fee, as applicable. (g) Any amounts due paid to the Escrow Agent pursuant to this Section 9.3 andArticle IX, together with interest thereon (the “Escrow Fund”), shall be released by the Escrow Agent to Inergy or to Holdings, as applicable, as follows: (i) Prior to the end of the calendar year in which the payment was made to the Escrow Agent, Inergy or Holdings, as applicable, shall submit to the Escrow Agent a certificate demanding a portion of the Escrow Fund equal to no greater than 70% of the maximum remaining amount which, in order to obtain the good faith view of the Inergy GP or Holdings GP, as applicable, may still be taken into the gross income of Inergy or Holdings, as applicable, without exceeding the permissible qualifying income (as defined in Section 7704 of the Code) limits for a publicly traded partnership, after taking into consideration all other sources of non-qualifying income (such paymentmaximum remaining amount, the other party commences a suit “Non-Qualifying Income Cushion”), and the Escrow Agent shall within one Business Day thereafter, pay Inergy or Holdings, as applicable, the amount demanded, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by Inergy or Holdings, as applicable; (ii) During the calendar year following the date that results in a judgment against the first party payment was made to the Escrow Agent but prior to the passage of 30 Business Days following the filing of the IRS Form 1065 for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3prior year, Inergy or Holdings, as applicable, shall submit to the Escrow Agent a certificate identifying the actual Non-Qualifying Income Cushion from the prior year. If the payment contemplated by clause (i) above was (A) less than 80% of the actual Non-Qualifying Income Cushion, then Inergy or Holdings, as applicable, shall submit to the Escrow Agent a certificate demanding a portion of the Escrow Fund equal to an amount which, when combined with the payment contemplated by clause (i) will equal 90% of the actual Non-Qualifying Income Cushion, and the Escrow Agent shall within one Business Day thereafter, pay Inergy or Holdings, as applicable, the first party amount demanded, (B) greater than or equal to 80%, but less than or equal to 90% of the actual Non-Qualifying Income Cushion, then Inergy or Holdings, as applicable, shall notify the Escrow Agent that it will pay not demand any additional payments from the Escrow Account, and (C) greater than 90% of the actual Non-Qualifying Income Cushion, then Inergy or Holdings, as applicable, shall deliver a certificate to such effect to the other party interest on Escrow Agent and return to the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum Escrow Fund an amount equal to the threeexcess of the payment contemplated by clause (i) over 80% of the Non-month LIBOR Qualifying Income Cushion. Any payment under this clause (ii) shall be made by the Escrow Agent, or by Inergy or Holdings, as reported in The Wall Street Journal applicable, as the case may be, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by Inergy or Holdings, as applicable, or the Escrow Agent, as the case may be; and (Northeast editioniii) orWithin one Business Day following the earlier of (A) completion of the procedures as contemplated by Section 9.1(g)(ii) above and (B) the passage of 30 days following the filing of the IRS Form 1065 for the prior year, the Escrow Agent shall pay Holdings or Inergy, as applicable, the remainder, if not reported thereinany, of the Escrow Fund, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by Holdings or Inergy, as applicable. Each of Holdings and Inergy, as applicable, acknowledges and agrees that (x) the amount of a payment, if any, pursuant to Section 9.1(g)(ii) above is uncertain, and that depending on the amount of the demands made by Inergy or Holdings, as applicable, pursuant to Section 9.1(g)(ii) above, the Escrow Fund may be insufficient to permit payments to Holdings or Inergy, as applicable, pursuant to Section 9.1(g)(ii) above, and (y) it shall have no rights to any amounts in another authoritative source selected the Escrow Fund (other than as contemplated by this subsection (g)) or to audit or inquire into the amounts demanded by or paid to Inergy or Holdings, as applicable. (h) Holdings agrees that, notwithstanding any right that it or Inergy GP may otherwise have, including pursuant to the Inergy Partnership Agreement, the Inergy Amended and Restated Partnership Agreement, or otherwise, it hereby waives and renounces for itself and its Affiliates, and shall cause Inergy GP to waive and renounce, any distribution by Inergy to its partners of any amount paid to Inergy by the party entitled Escrow Agent, together with an income allocation associated with such distribution, it being understood that following payment to such amountsInergy from the Escrow Agent, Inergy will make a distribution to the holders of LP Units who are unaffiliated with Holdings. (i) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses This Section 9.1 shall survive any termination of collectionthis Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Inergy Holdings, L.P.), Merger Agreement (Inergy L P)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.37.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees and expenses, however, that whether or not the costs Merger is consummated. Parent shall bear and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and timely pay (i) all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under associated with the HSR Act in connection and (ii) all transfer, documentary, sales, use, stamp, registration and other similar Taxes imposed with respect to the Merger, will Transactions (other than any such Taxes required solely by reason of a request by a holder of Company Common Stock that payment of the Merger Consideration be borne equally by Parent and made to a Person other than the Companyregistered holder of such Company Common Stock). (b) In The Company shall pay Parent a termination fee of $7.5 million (the “Termination Fee”), in the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.1(c), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board Company pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn7.1(d);; or (iii) by the either Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d7.1(b)(i), Section 7.1(b)(iii) or Section 7.1(e), so long as, (A) before the date of such termination, a Takeover Proposal shall have been made or publicly announced or otherwise become publicly known, or any Person shall have publicly announced (and the Company Board is not publicly withdrawn without qualification at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect least ten days prior to the notice and cure provisions thereof); date of termination or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iii), at least ten days prior to the Company Shareholder Meeting (1and, if applicable, any adjournment or postponement thereof)) Section 9.3(b)(i)an intention to make a Takeover Proposal; and (B) within twelve months after the date of termination, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters have entered into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction a Takeover Proposal that is subsequently consummated or any Alternative Transaction a Takeover Proposal is consummated. For ; provided, however, that, for purposes of this Section 9.3(b7.3(b)(iii), all references to 20% %” in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will “Takeover Proposal” shall be deemed to be references to 50%”; and (C) in the case of any termination pursuant to Section 7.1(e), the circumstances underlying such termination right first arose after the date of such Takeover Proposal or announcement of such intention or the making of any inquiry or expression of potential interest to the Company Board or any officer or director of the Company with respect to any Takeover Proposal. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (iAny fee due under Section 7.3(b)(i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect shall be paid to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known by wire transfer of same-day funds within three Business Days after the date of termination of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnAgreement. Any fee under Section 7.3(b)(ii) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect shall be paid to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same same-day funds to an account designated by concurrently with the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2termination. Any fee due under Section 7.3(b)(iii) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), paid to Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same same-day funds to an account designated by within three Business Days after the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by date on which the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedlast applicable event referenced therein occurs. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges The parties acknowledge that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 7.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Transactions and that, without these agreements, the other party parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party the Company fails to promptly to pay the amounts any amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent or Merger Sub commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth in any amount due pursuant to this Section 9.37.3, then the first party will Company shall pay to the other party Parent and Merger Sub its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3 from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made made. (d) No more than one Termination Fee may be payable under this Article 7. Parent (for itself and its affiliates) hereby agrees that, upon any termination of this Agreement under circumstances in which Parent is entitled to the Termination Fee under Section 7.1(b), Parent and its Affiliates are precluded from any other remedy against the Company, at law or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis pointsin equity or otherwise, and neither Parent nor any of its affiliates may seek (and Parent will cause its Affiliates not to seek) to obtain any recovery, Judgment, or damages of any kind, including reasonable fees and related expenses consequential, indirect, or punitive damages, against the Company, its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, or any of collectiontheir respective Representatives, partners, managers, members, or shareholders in connection with this Agreement or the Transactions; provided that nothing herein shall relieve any party from liability for any fraud or willful breach of this Agreement. “Willful breach” means a breach that is a consequence of an act deliberately taken by the breaching party, or the deliberate failure by the breaching party to take an act it is required to take under this Agreement, in each case with actual knowledge that the taking of, or the failure to take, such act would, or would be reasonably expected to, cause a material breach of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Insight Enterprises Inc), Merger Agreement (Datalink Corp)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.35.6(b), whether or not the Merger is consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, howeverexcept that expenses incurred in connection with printing the Proxy Statement, that registration and filing fees incurred in connection with the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing fees, costs and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act expenses associated with compliance with applicable state securities laws in connection with the Merger, will Merger shall be borne shared equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the either Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i7.1(e), (ii) either Parent or the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f7.1(f)(ii) (without giving effect and, prior to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or time of the meeting of the Company's stockholders, there shall have been (ivA) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay Trigger Event with respect to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 or (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, B) a Takeover Proposal (as applicable, (2defined in Section 5.12) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay with respect to the Company an amount equal to which at the Parent Termination Fee, which payment time of the meeting of the Company's stockholders shall be made within two business days after such termination and not have been (3x) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated rejected by the Company and (By) $45,000,000withdrawn by the third party, or (iii) Parent shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(c), due in whole or in part to any failure by wire transfer of same day funds the Company to an account designated use its best efforts to perform and comply with all agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by the Company prior to or on the Closing Date or any failure by the Company's affiliates to take any actions required to be taken hereby, ifand prior thereto there shall have been (A) a Trigger Event with respect to the Company or (B) a Takeover Proposal with respect to the Company which shall not have been (x) rejected by the Company and (y) withdrawn by the third party, within 12 months after such terminationthen in each case, the Company shall reimburse Parent for costs and expenses incurred by Parent in the amount of $1,500,000, without any requirement that Parent account for actual costs or expenses, and, in addition, the Company shall promptly pay to Parent the sum of $5,500,000. In the event that Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction the Company shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(c) or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes (d), as applicable, due to a willful breach of this Section 9.3(cAgreement by the non-terminating party, the non- terminating party shall reimburse the terminating party for actual expenses incurred within a reasonable time after presentment by the terminating party to the non-terminating party of documentary evidence that such expenses were incurred and paid; provided, however, that notwithstanding such reimbursement, the terminating party may seek such additional remedies for damages against the non-terminating party with respect to such willful breach as are available at law or in equity. As used herein, a "Trigger Event" shall occur if any Person (A) acquires securities representing 10% or more of the voting power of the Company (provided that if any Person beneficially owns 10% or more of the voting power of the Company on the date hereof, a Trigger Event shall occur if such Person acquires additional securities representing 1% or more of all voting power of the Company), references to 20or (B) commences a tender or exchange offer following the successful consummation of which the offeror and its affiliates would beneficially own securities representing 25% in or more of the definition voting power of "Alternative Transaction" will the Company; provided, however, that a Trigger Event shall not be deemed to be references to 50%. include the acquisition by any Person of securities representing 10% or more (dor 10% owner acquiring 1% or more) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and thatCompany if such Person has acquired such securities not with the purpose nor with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the Company, nor in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having such purpose or effect, including without limitation not in connection with such Person (i) making any public announcement with respect to the voting of such shares at any meeting to consider any merger, consolidation, sale of substantial assets or other business combination or extraordinary transaction involving the Company, (ii) making, or in any way participating in, any "solicitation" of "proxies" (as such terms are defined or used in Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act) to vote any voting securities of the Company (including, without these agreementslimitation, any such solicitation subject to Rule 14a-11 under the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly Exchange Act) or seeking to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay advise or influence any Person with respect to the other party interest on voting of any voting securities of the amounts set forth Company, (iii) forming, joining or in this any way participating in any "group" within the meaning of Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act with respect to any voting securities of the three-month LIBOR Company or (as reported iv) otherwise acting, alone or in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) orconcert with others, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by to seek control of the party entitled Company or to such amounts) on seek to control or influence the date such payment was required to be made (management or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on policies of the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionCompany.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Arrow Electronics Inc), Merger Agreement (Arrow Electronics Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except If this Agreement is terminated (i) (x) pursuant to Section 8.1(d) (Company Adverse Change Recommendation) or (y) pursuant to Section 8.1(b) (Outside Date) at a time when it could have been terminated by Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(d) (Company Adverse Change Recommendation), or (ii) pursuant to Section 8.1(h) (entry into a Company Specified Agreement by the Company in order to accept a Superior Proposal), the Company shall, concurrently with or prior to (and as provided a condition to) the termination of this Agreement, pay the Parent the Termination Fee (less any Parent Expense Reimbursement paid pursuant to Section 8.3(c)) in immediately available funds. (b) If: (i) after the Agreement Date, a Takeover Proposal shall have been communicated to the Company Board or shall have been publicly announced or disclosed or otherwise become publicly known and not withdrawn at least two (2) Business Days prior to the earliest of (x) the date of such termination, (y) the Outside Date and (z) the then scheduled expiration date of the Offer; and (ii) this Agreement is thereafter terminated: (A) by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 8.1(b) (Outside Date) (and at the then scheduled expiration date of the Offer as of immediately prior to such termination, all Offer Conditions are satisfied or waived (other than (I) the Minimum Tender Condition, (II) any Offer Condition the failure which to be satisfied was principally caused or resulted from the Company’s breach of this Agreement and (III) those Offer Conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied or waived at the Offer Acceptance Time, so long as such conditions are capable of being satisfied at such time); or (B) by Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(e) (Company material breach); and (iii) within twelve (12) months of such termination, the Company or any Company Subsidiary enters into a definitive acquisition agreement or similar definitive agreement that provides for any transaction within the definition of a Takeover Proposal (and which transaction is ultimately consummated), or any transaction within the definition of a Takeover Proposal (regardless of when proposed) is consummated; then, the Company shall pay to the Parent (or a person designated by Parent in writing) the Termination Fee (less any Parent Expense Reimbursement paid pursuant to Section 8.3(c)) by wire transfer of same-day funds the date any such transaction is consummated. Solely for purposes of this Section 8.3(b), the term “Takeover Proposal” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Exhibit A hereto, except that all references to “15%” therein shall be deemed to be references to “50%.” (c) If this Agreement is terminated by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 8.1(b) (Outside Date), the Offer has been commenced and at the then scheduled expiration date of the Offer as of immediately prior to such termination, the Minimum Tender Condition is the only Offer Condition not satisfied or waived in accordance with this Agreement, the Company shall pay Parent the Parent Expense Reimbursement within two (2) Business Days of such termination. (d) If this Agreement is terminated by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 8.1(d) (Outside Date), and Parent has not obtained the Parent Shareholder Approval, Parent shall pay the Company the Company Expense Reimbursement within two (2) Business Days of such termination. (e) The parties acknowledge that the agreements contained in this Section 9.38.3 are an integral part of the Transactions and that, without these agreements, the parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if the Company fails to timely pay any amount due pursuant to Section 8.2 or this Section 8.3, and, in order to obtain the payment, Parent commences a Legal Proceeding which results in a judgment against the Company, the Company shall pay Parent the reasonable and documented costs and expenses (including reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees) of Parent and its Affiliates in connection with such suit, together with interest on such amount at the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal in effect on the date such payment was required to be made through the date such payment was actually received. (f) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Transactions will be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedcosts and expenses, howeverwhether or not the Transactions are consummated. For the avoidance of doubt, that Parent or the costs Surviving Corporation shall be responsible for all fees and expenses of printing the Exchange Agent. (g) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Parent, the Merger Subs and mailing the Joint Proxy StatementCompany agree that, upon the termination of this Agreement under circumstances where the Termination Fee is payable by the Company or Parent pursuant to this Section 8.3 and the payment in full of the Termination Fee, such Termination Fee shall be deemed to be liquidated damages, and not a penalty, payable to Parent and, except in the case of Fraud, willful breach or Intentional Breach of this Agreement (which Fraud, willful breach or Intentional Breach shall be governed by Section 8.2), (i) receipt of the Termination Fee by Parent hereto shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy of Parent and its Affiliates for any and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC losses or under the HSR Act damages suffered or incurred by Parent or any of its Affiliates in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent this Agreement and the Company. Transactions (b) In including the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board termination thereof or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(fany matter forming a basis for such termination), and (yii) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such terminationneither Parent, the Company Merger Subs nor any of their respective Affiliates if Parent is paid the Termination Fee shall be entitled to seek any other remedy, at law or in equity or otherwise, including bringing or maintaining any Legal Proceeding against, or seeking recovery, judgment or damages of any kind from, the other party or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction (or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by of the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) former, current and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or future holders of any equity interests, controlling persons, directors, officers, employees, Affiliates, Representatives and assignees of such other party and its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date Subsidiaries), arising out of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time any of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) Transactions (without giving effect to including the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after any matters forming the basis for such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Credit Agreement (RhythmOne PLC), Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (YuMe Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.39.1(b) and Section 9.1(c) below, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Offer, the Merger, this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing Offer or the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) If (x) by the Company Board Parent or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate Purchaser terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g8.1(e)(i) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or or (iv), or (y) by the Company Board terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(k8.1(d)(i); then, then in each case, the Company shall pay, or cause to be paid, to Parent, at or prior to the time of termination in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii8.1(d)(i) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within as promptly as is reasonably practicable (but in no event later than two business days after such termination and (3days) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to Section 8.1(e)(i) or (1) Section 9.3(c)(iiv), an amount (the "Termination Fee") equal to $70 million less any amount paid by or due from the Company pursuant to Section 8.2(c). In addition, if: (i) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(e)(ii), 8.1(e)(iii) or 8.1(d)(ii) (provided, however, that this clause (i) shall not be deemed satisfied if (A) the only conditions to the Offer that were not satisfied were the condition set forth in clause (iii) of Exhibit A and those conditions that either (x) the Company can reasonably demonstrate were not satisfied due to the failure of the condition set forth in such clause (iii) to be satisfied or (y) were not satisfied as a result of a material breach by Parent or Purchaser of its obligations hereunder and (B) the condition set forth in clause (iii) of Exhibit A was not satisfied solely because of the occurrence of an event set forth in clause (x) thereof and/or the failure of Parent to deliver the representation letter referred to in clause (y) thereof); (ii) on the date of such termination no condition to the Offer has failed to be satisfied as a result of a material breach of this Agreement by Parent or Purchaser and prior thereto there shall have been publicly announced, and not withdrawn in good faith, an Acquisition Proposal; and (iii) within 15 months after such termination, the Company shall enter into an agreement with respect to any Acquisition Proposal, then the Company shall pay the Termination Fee concurrently with entering into any such agreement. (c) If the condition set forth in clause (iv) of Exhibit A is not satisfied and this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(c), unless a condition to consummation of the Offer (other than the condition referred to clause (iv) of Exhibit A) shall not have been satisfied and either (x) Parent can reasonably demonstrate that such failure to be satisfied resulted from a reason other than the failure of the condition set forth in such clause (iv) to be satisfied or (y) such condition failed to be satisfied as a result of a material breach by the Company of its obligations hereunder, then Parent shall pay pay, or cause to be paid, to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "70,000,000 less any amount paid by or due from Parent Termination Fee"pursuant to Section 8.2(b), which shall be paid (x) at or prior to such termination by Parent and as a condition to such termination or (y) not later than two business days following such termination by the Company. (d) Any payments required to be made pursuant to this Section 9.1 shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%recipient. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Nielsen Media Research Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Niner Acquistion Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.37.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees and expenses, however, that whether or not the costs Offer or the Merger is consummated. Parent shall bear and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and timely pay all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or associated with any filings required under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companyor Other Antitrust Laws. (b) In The Company shall pay Parent a termination fee of $17,000,000 (the “Termination Fee”), in the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(c) (xCompany Recommendation Matters); (ii) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.1(d) (Superior Proposal), ; or (iii) (I) by either Parent or by the Parent Board Company pursuant to Section 8.1(f7.1(b)(i) (Outside Date), and (yII) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(e) (Company Breach) or (III) by either Parent or the Company has been made pursuant to Section 7.1(g) (Offer not Consummated) so long as, (A) before the Company or its stockholders or date of such termination, a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has Takeover Proposal shall have been publicly announced announced, or has otherwise become publicly known, or otherwise made known after to the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination Company, or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional conditional) to make a Takeover Proposal, or such intention shall otherwise have been made known to the Company, and such Takeover Proposal or such intention shall not have been withdrawn without qualification prior to the time of the termination of this Agreement (and such withdrawal must be public if (x) the Takeover Proposal shall have been publicly announced, or otherwise become publicly known, or (y) any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not withdrawnconditional) and (z) within 12 months after to make a Takeover Proposal), it being agreed that no such termination, Takeover Proposal or intention shall be deemed to have been withdrawn if the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters shall have entered into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known Takeover Proposal within 12 months after the date of this Agreement such termination; and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); B) within 12 months after the date of termination, (iii1) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(dor any of its Subsidiaries shall have entered into a definitive agreement providing for, or shall have consummated, or (2) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)Takeover Proposal that is a tender offer or exchange offer, the Company Board or any committee thereof shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) have approved or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal recommended to the Company Termination FeeCompany’s stockholders, which payment shall be made within two business days after or taken no position with respect to, a Takeover Proposal and such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii)Takeover Proposal is consummated, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, ifin each case, within 12 months after such termination12-month period; provided, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing however, that, for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b7.3(b)(iii), all references to 20% “15%” in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will “Takeover Proposal” shall be deemed to be references to 50%.”. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedterminated by: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or either the Company Board or Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by 7.1(g) (Offer not Consummated) and at the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent time of such termination the Regulatory Condition has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; orsatisfied; (ii) by the Company Board Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(i7.1(e) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnCompany Breach);; or (iii) by the either Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f7.1(g) (without giving effect Offer not Consummated) if before the date of such termination, a Takeover Proposal shall have been publicly announced, become publicly known, or otherwise made known to the notice and cure provisions thereof)Company, or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make a Takeover Proposal, or such intention shall otherwise have been made known to the Company; or (iv) by then the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent Company shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee")Parent, by wire transfer of same day immediately available funds to an account designated in writing by the CompanyParent, upon the earlier to occur all of the consummation reasonable, documented, out-of-pocket expenses, including those of such Alternative Transaction the Paying Agent, actually incurred by Parent and Merger Sub in connection with this Agreement and the execution other Transactions (the “Expense Reimbursement”) up to a maximum amount of such agreement$7.5 million in the aggregate, as applicable, within two (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to Business Days after the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after date following such termination, by wire transfer . To the extent any portion of same day funds to an account designated the Expense Reimbursement is paid by the Company and (B) $45,000,000to Parent, by wire transfer such amount paid shall be deducted from the amount of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent any Termination Fee owed or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%payable. (d) Any fee due under Section 7.3(b)(i) shall be paid to Parent by wire transfer of immediately available funds within two Business Days after the date of termination of this Agreement. Any fee under Section 7.3(b)(ii) shall be paid to Parent by wire transfer of immediately available funds prior to or concurrently with the termination. Any fee due under Section 7.3(b)(iii) shall be paid to Parent by wire transfer of funds within two Business Days after the consummation of such Takeover Proposal. Any such wire transfer shall be made to an account designated in writing to Parent. (e) Each party of the parties acknowledges and agrees that the Termination Fee is not intended to be a penalty, but rather is liquidated damages in a reasonable amount that will compensate Parent in the circumstances in which such Termination Fee is due and payable and which do not involve fraud or willful and material breach, for the efforts and resources expended and opportunities forgone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which amount would otherwise be impossible to calculate with precision. Other than in the circumstances in which such Termination Fee is due and payable and which involve fraud or willful and material breach, in the event that Parent receives full payment pursuant to this Section 7.3, the receipt of the Termination Fee shall be deemed to be liquidated damages for any and all losses or damages suffered or incurred by Parent, Merger Sub, any of their respective Affiliates or any other Person in connection with this Agreement (and the termination hereof), the Transactions (and the abandonment thereof) or any matter forming the basis for such termination, and none of Parent, Merger Sub, any of their respective Affiliates or any other Person shall be entitled to bring or maintain any claim, action or proceeding against the Company, its Subsidiaries or any of their respective Affiliates arising out of this Agreement, any of the Transactions or any matters forming the basis for such termination. The Company shall not be required to pay the Termination Fee on more than one occasion even though the Termination Fee may be payable under one or more provisions of Section 7.3(b). (f) The parties acknowledge that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 7.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Transactions and that, without these agreements, the other party parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to timely pay the amounts any amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 7.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit that an Action which results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3Company, the first party will Company shall pay to the other party Parent its reasonable and documented costs and expenses (including reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees) in connection with such suit, together with interest on such amount at the amounts set forth prime rate as published in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for through the date such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionpayment was actually received.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Seattle Genetics Inc /Wa), Merger Agreement (Cascadian Therapeutics, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.35.06(b), all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions, including the Financing, shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyTransactions are consummated. (b) In the event that (i) this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)7.01(f) or (ii) (A) after the date of this Agreement, or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has Takeover Proposal shall have been publicly made to the Company or its shall have been made directly to the stockholders of the Company generally or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has shall have otherwise become publicly known after the date of known, (B) thereafter, this Agreement and prior is terminated by Parent pursuant to such termination Section 7.01(e) or by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 7.01(b)(i) (whether but only if the Stockholders’ Meeting has not been held by the Outside Date) or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnSection 7.01(b)(iii) and (zC) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 nine months after such termination, the Company enters into any a definitive agreement providing for to consummate or consummates the transactions contemplated by any Alternative Transaction Takeover Proposal, then the Company shall pay Parent the Company Termination Fee by wire transfer of same-day funds (1) in the case of a payment required by clause (i) above, prior to or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedconcurrently with the date of termination of this Agreement and (2) in the case of a payment required by clause (ii) above, prior to or concurrently with the earlier of the date of entry into a definitive agreement or the date of consummation referred to in clause (ii)(C). For purposes of this Section 9.3(b5.06(b), the term “Takeover Proposal” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.02(b), except that all references to 2015% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will therein shall be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the The Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), acknowledges and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges agrees that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 5.06(b) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent would not enter have entered into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the amounts amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 5.06(b), and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences Parent commence a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3Company Termination Fee, the first party will Company shall pay to the other party Parent their costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth amount of the Company Termination Fee from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at the prime rate of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmade.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Share Exchange Agreement (Millipore Corp /Ma), Share Exchange Agreement (Millipore Corp /Ma)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.39.5, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Offer, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companytransactions contemplated hereby are consummated. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.4(b) or (xd) as a result of a willful and deliberate breach by the Company Board of its representations, warranties or covenants, arising from an act or omission of the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)Company (with the knowledge of an executive officer or director of the Company) that (i) such executive officer or director knew, or (ii) a reasonable person with knowledge of (A) the facts and circumstances of this Agreement, (B) such Person so acting or not acting, and (C) such act or omission, would know, such act or omission constitutes a breach or would reasonably be expected to result in a breach of this Agreement (but this provision shall not be triggered by a willful and deliberate act or omission alone, that would not reasonably be expected to be a breach of the Company’s representations, warranties or covenants and was not known by the Parent Board pursuant Company to Section 8.1(fbe a breach of its representations, warranties or covenants), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to provided that, at the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of time Parent terminates this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such terminationAgreement, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g9.3(b); (ii) (without giving effect Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to the notice and cure provisions thereofSection 9.4(c); or (iviii) by the The Company Board terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(k9.3(c); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)any such case, the Company shall pay to Parent a termination fee of $450,000 (the “Company Termination Fee”) plus an amount equal to $150,000,000 the Parent Transaction Expenses accrued through the date of such termination plus an amount equal to the Galil Payment (if any). (c) In the "event of a termination by Parent pursuant to Section 9.4(b) or (d) other than a termination in connection with which Parent is entitled to receive the Company Termination Fee"Fee pursuant to Section 9.5(b), by wire transfer of same day funds and provided that, at the time Parent terminates this Agreement, the Company is not entitled to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier terminate this Agreement pursuant to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv9.3(b), ; the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), Parent Transaction Expenses accrued through the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after date of such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) In the event of a termination of this Agreement, Parent’s rights under Section 9.5(b) or (c), if any, shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of Parent and its Affiliates against the Company, the Stockholders or any former, current or future director, officer, general or limited partner, stockholder, member, manager, controlling person, Affiliate, employee or agent of any of the foregoing (or any of their successors or assigns) (collectively, the “Company Parties”) for any loss or damage suffered as a result of a breach or failure to perform hereunder or otherwise in connection with this Agreement, and upon payment of such amount, if any, and if none, upon termination of this Agreement, none of the Company or any other Company Parties shall have any further liability or obligation to Parent or Merger Sub arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby except as set forth in Section 9.7. (e) In the event that the Company terminates this Agreement is terminated: pursuant to (y) Section 9.3(b) as a result of a willful and deliberate breach by Parent or Merger Sub of such party’s representations, warranties or covenants, arising from an act or omission of Parent or Merger Sub (with the knowledge of an executive officer or director of Parent or Merger Sub, as applicable) that (i) such executive officer or director knew, or (xii) a reasonable person with knowledge of (A) the facts and circumstances of this Agreement, (B) such Person so acting or not acting, and (C) such act or omission, would know, such act or omission constitutes a breach or would reasonably be expected to result in a breach of this Agreement (but this provision shall not be triggered by the a willful and deliberate act or omission alone, that would not reasonably be expected to be a breach of Parent’s or Merger Sub’s representations, warranties or covenants and was not known by Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant Merger Sub to Section 8.1(ebe a breach of its representations, warranties or covenants), or by the Company Board pursuant to (z) Section 8.1(g9.3(d), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such terminationprovided in each case that, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Company terminates this Agreement, Parent Stockholders Meeting is not entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i9.4(b), then Parent shall pay to the Company a termination fee of $450,000 (the “Parent Termination Fee”) plus the amount of Company Transaction Expenses accrued through the date of such termination plus an amount equal to $90,000,000 any unpaid Galil Payment due and payable prior to termination (if any). (f) In the "event of a termination of this Agreement by the Company pursuant to Section 9.3(b) other than a termination in connection with which the Company is entitled to receive the Parent Termination Fee"Fee pursuant to Section 9.5(e), by wire transfer of same day funds and provided that, at the time the Company terminates this Agreement, Parent is not entitled to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier terminate this Agreement pursuant to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv9.4(b), ; Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Company Transaction Expenses accrued through the date of such termination. (g) In the event of a termination of this Agreement, the Company’s rights under Section 9.5(e) or (f), if any, shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the Company, the Stockholders and their respective Affiliates against Parent, Merger Sub, the Parent Stockholders and any former, current or future director, officer, general or limited partner, stockholder, member, manager, controlling person, Affiliate, employee or agent of any of the foregoing (or any of their successors or permitted assignees) (collectively, the “Parent Parties”) for any loss or damage suffered as a result of a breach or failure to perform hereunder or otherwise in connection with this Agreement, and upon payment of such amount, if any, and if none, upon termination of this Agreement, none of Parent, Merger Sub or any other Parent Parties shall have any further liability or obligation arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby except as set forth in Section 9.7. (h) Payment of the Company Termination Fee, which payment Parent Transaction Expenses, Parent Termination Fee or Company Transaction Expenses, if and as applicable, shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent or the Company, ifas applicable, within 12 months not later than two Business Days after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes termination of this Agreement resulting in amounts being owed pursuant to this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%9.5. (di) Each party of Parent, Merger Sub and the Company acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 9.5 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, Parent and Merger Sub, on the other party one hand, and the Company, on the other, would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party Parent or the Company (the “Defaulting Party”) fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 Company Termination Fee, Parent Transaction Expenses, Parent Termination Fee or Company Transaction Expenses, as applicable, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party Defaulting Party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3such termination fee or expense payment, the first party will Defaulting Party shall pay to the other party interest on such termination fee or expense payment from and including the amounts date payment that the termination fee or expense payment was originally due to but excluding the date of actual payment at an interest rate of 10% per annum. (j) None of Parent or any of its Affiliates or the Company, the Stockholders or any of their respective Affiliates shall be entitled to seek, under any circumstances in connection with any termination of this Agreement, any (i) equitable relief or equitable remedies of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, specific performance, or (ii) money damages or any other recovery, judgment or damages or any kind, including consequential, indirect or punitive damages, other than as expressly set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Healthtronics, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Endocare Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.38.3(c), all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expensefees and expenses, whether or not the Merger or any other transaction contemplated hereby are consummated; provided, however, that the costs fees and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act incurred in connection with or related to (x) the Mergerpreparation, will printing, filing and mailing (excluding legal and accounting fees and expenses)) of the Proxy Statement shall be borne equally by Parent and the Company, and (y) any required merger notifications or obtaining any governmental clearances or approvals required for Closing under any Antitrust Laws (including the HSR Act), shall be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In The Company shall pay to such Person or Person(s) as shall be designated in writing by Parent the event that this Agreement is terminatedTermination Fee, if: (i) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(ii); (ii) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(ii); or (iii) if (A) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.1(b)(i) (provided, that the Termination Fee shall not be payable if Parent’s or Merger Sub’s failure to fulfill any obligation under this Agreement has been the primary cause of the failure of the Merger to occur on or prior to the Termination Date), Section 8.1(b)(iii) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), 8.1(d)(i) and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known at any time after the date of this Agreement hereof and prior to such termination (whether 1) any Acquisition Proposal shall have been made known to the Company or not conditional and whether publicly disclosed or not withdrawn(2) any Person actively makes a non-exempt “solicitation” under Rule 14a-1(l) of the Exchange Act in opposition to the adoption of this Agreement by the shareholders of the Company, and (zB) within 12 months after any such termination, the Company Board shall have recommended or the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for Affiliates consummates, or becomes a party to, any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction Acquisition Agreement with respect to, any Acquisition Proposal (which need not be the same Acquisition Proposal that was made or publicly disclosed prior to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnMeeting); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Silicon Storage Technology Inc), Merger Agreement (Microchip Technology Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedIf: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e)8.1(e)(i) hereof, or by if the Parent Board Company terminates this 42 38 Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y8.1(d)(ii) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the hereof under circumstances that would have permitted Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g8.1(e)(i) hereof, and within 15 months thereafter, the Company enters into an agreement with respect to a Third Party Acquisition, or a Third Party Acquisition occurs, involving any party (or any affiliate or associate thereof) (without giving effect x) with whom the Company (or its agents) had any discussions with respect to a Third Party Acquisition, (y) to whom the Company (or its agents) furnished information with respect to or with a view to a Third Party Acquisition or (z) who had submitted a proposal or expressed any interest publicly or to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); thenin a Third Party Acquisition, in the case of a termination pursuant to each of clauses (1) Section 9.3(b)(ix), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after prior to such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(i8.1(e)(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent hereof, or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after if the date of Company terminates this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c8.1(d)(ii) and the hereof under circumstances that would have permitted Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f8.1(e)(i) hereof and within 15 months thereafter the Company enters into an agreement with respect to a Third Party Acquisition that contemplates a direct or indirect consideration (without giving effect to or implicit valuation) for Shares (including the notice and cure provisions thereof)value of any stub equity) in excess of the per Share Merger Consideration; or (iviii) by (1) the Parent Board Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to 8.1(d)(iii) or (2) the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination 8.1(d)(ii)(B) hereof and at such time Parent would have been permitted to terminate this Agreement under Section 8.1(e)(ii) or (iii) hereof or (3) Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e)(ii) or (1iii) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent hereof; then the Company shall pay to Parent and Purchaser, within one business day following the execution and delivery of such agreement or such occurrence, as the case may be, or simultaneously with any termination contemplated by Section 8.3(a)(iii) above, a fee, in cash, of $22 million (less any amounts previously paid pursuant to Section 8.3(b)), provided, however, that the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment in no event shall be made within two business days after obligated to pay more than one such termination fee with respect to all such agreements and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after occurrences and such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (George Acquisition Inc), Merger Agreement (Goulds Pumps Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3If, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and but only if, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by either the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 8.1(b)(i) or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn8.1(d)(i) and (zA) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(i), the Parent Stockholder Approval shall have been obtained and the Company Stockholder Approval shall not have been obtained prior to such termination, and (1B) in any such case (x) after the date of this Agreement, an Acquisition Proposal shall have been made to the Company or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make an Acquisition Proposal with respect to the Company (and such Acquisition Proposal or publicly announced intention shall not have been publicly withdrawn without qualification before such termination), and (y) the Company, within twelve (12) months of the termination of this Agreement, consummates a transaction regarding, or executes a definitive agreement which is later consummated with respect to, an Acquisition Proposal, then the Company shall pay, or cause to be paid, to Parent, the Termination Fee, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, not later than the consummation of such transaction arising from such Acquisition Proposal; provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 9.3(b)(i8.3(a)(i), the references to “fifteen percent (15%)” in the definition of Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed to be references to “fifty percent (50%)”; or (ii) by either the Company or Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(iii), the Company shall pay pay, or cause to be paid, to Parent the Parent Expense Amount (by wire transfer to an amount equal account designated by Parent) within two (2) Business Days of such termination; or (iii) by either the Company or Parent pursuant to $150,000,000 Section 8.1(b)(iii), and (x) after the "date of this Agreement, an Acquisition Proposal shall have been made to the Company or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make an Acquisition Proposal with respect to the Company (and such Acquisition Proposal or publicly announced intention shall not have been publicly withdrawn without qualification before such termination), and (y) the Company, within twelve (12) months of the termination of this Agreement, consummates a transaction regarding, or executes a definitive agreement which is later consummated with respect to, an Acquisition Proposal, then the Company shall pay or cause to be paid, to Parent the Termination Fee"Fee (less, if previously paid pursuant to Section 8.3(a)(ii) above, the Parent Expense Amount), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of not later than the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution transaction arising from such Acquisition Proposal; provided, however, that for purposes of such agreement, as applicable, (2) this Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv8.3(a)(iii), the Company references to “fifteen percent (15%)” in the definition of Acquisition Proposal shall pay be deemed to Parent an amount equal be references to “fifty percent (50%)”; or (iv) by the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(iii8.1(c)(ii), then the Company shall pay pay, or cause to be paid, to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such terminationthe Termination Fee, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and as a condition to the effectiveness of such termination; or (Bv) $105,000,000by Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(ii), then the Company shall pay, or cause to be paid, to Parent the Termination Fee, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after two (2) Business Days of such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (iivi) by either the Company Board or Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for 8.1(b)(iv), then Parent shall pay, or cause to be paid, to the Company the Company Expense Amount (by wire transfer to an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) account designated by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(cCompany) and the Parent Board is not at the time within two (2) Business Days of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof)such termination; or (ivb) If, but only if, the Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board Company pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i8.1(c)(iv), then Parent shall pay pay, or cause to be paid, to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), Fee in the amount of one hundred and ten million dollars ($110,000,000) by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, within two (2) Business Days of such termination; provided, however, that if such termination by the Company pursuant to Section 9.3(c)(ii8.1(c)(iv) occurs after receipt of a Superior Proposal (as defined in the ARCT IV Merger Agreement) by ARCT IV and the ARCT IV Merger Agreement is terminated by ARCT IV pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(ii) of the ARCT IV Merger Agreement or by Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(ii)(x) or Section 9.3(c)(iv)8.1(d)(ii)(z) of the ARCT IV Merger Agreement, then Parent shall pay pay, or cause to be paid, to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and Fee in the amount of five million dollars (3$5,000,000) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, one (1) Business Day of receipt by Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% the Termination Fee (as defined in the definition ARCT IV Merger Agreement) from ARCT IV. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the parties agree that: (i) under no circumstances shall the Company or Parent be required to pay the Termination Payment or the Parent Termination Payment, as applicable, earlier than one (1) full Business Day after receipt of "Alternative Transaction" will appropriate wire transfer instructions from the party entitled to payment; and (ii) under no circumstances shall the Company or Parent be deemed required to be references to 50%pay the Termination Payment or the Parent Termination Payment on more than one occasion. (d) Each party of the parties hereto acknowledges that (i) the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) neither the Termination Payment nor the Parent Termination Payment is a penalty, but is liquidated damages, in a reasonable amount that will compensate Parent or the Company, as the case may be, in the circumstances in which such fee is payable for the efforts and resources expended and opportunities foregone while negotiating this Agreement and thatin reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, which amount would otherwise be impossible to calculate with precision, and (iii) without these agreements, the other party parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party the Company or Parent, as the case may be, fails promptly to timely pay the amounts any amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 8.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, either the other party Company or Parent, as the case may be, commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first other party for the amounts payment of any amount set forth in this Section 9.38.3, the first such paying party will shall pay to the other party its costs and Expenses in connection with such suit, together with interest on such amount at the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a annual rate per annum equal to of five percent (5%) for the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on period from the date such payment was required to be made through the date such payment was actually received, or such lesser rate as is the maximum permitted by applicable Law. (i) If one party to this Agreement (the “Termination Payor”) is required to pay another party to this Agreement (the “Termination Payee”) the Termination Payment or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, such dateTermination Payment or Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, shall be paid into escrow on the next preceding date for which such a quotation payment is availablerequired to be paid by the Termination Payor pursuant to this Agreement by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an escrow account designated in accordance with this Section 8.3(e). In the event that the Termination Payor is obligated to pay the Termination Payee the Termination Payment or Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, the amount payable to the Termination Payee in any tax year of the Termination Payee shall not exceed the lesser of (i) plus 250 basis pointsthe Termination Payment or Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, payable to the Termination Payee, and including (ii) the sum of (A) the maximum amount that can be paid to the Termination Payee without causing the Termination Payee to fail to meet the requirements of Section 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code for the relevant tax year, determined as if the payment of such amount did not constitute income described in Sections 856(c)(2) or 856(c)(3) of the Code (“Qualifying Income”) and the Termination Payee has $1,000,000 of income from unknown sources during such year which is not Qualifying Income (in addition to any known or anticipated income which is not Qualifying Income), in each case, as determined by the Termination Payee’s independent accountants, plus (B) in the event the Termination Payee receives either (x) a letter from the Termination Payee’s counsel indicating that the Termination Payee has received a ruling from the IRS as described below in this Section 8.3(e) or (y) an opinion from the Termination Payee’s outside counsel as described below in this Section 8.3(e), an amount equal to the excess of the Termination Payment or Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, less the amount payable under clause (A) above. (ii) To secure the Termination Payor’s obligation to pay these amounts, the Termination Payor shall deposit into escrow an amount in cash equal to the Termination Payment or Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, with an escrow agent selected by the Termination Payor on such terms (subject to this Section 8.3(e)) as shall be mutually agreed upon by the Termination Payor, the Termination Payee and the escrow agent. The payment or deposit into escrow of the Termination Payment or Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, pursuant to this Section 8.3(e) shall be made at the time the Termination Payor is obligated to pay the Termination Payee such amount pursuant to Section 8.3 by wire transfer. The escrow agreement shall provide that the Termination Payment or Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, in escrow or any portion thereof shall not be released to the Termination Payee unless the escrow agent receives any one or combination of the following: (i) a letter from the Termination Payee’s independent accountants indicating the maximum amount that can be paid by the escrow agent to the Termination Payee without causing the Termination Payee to fail to meet the requirements of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code determined as if the payment of such amount did not constitute Qualifying Income and the Termination Payee has $1,000,000 of income from unknown sources during such year which is not Qualifying Income (in addition to any known or anticipated income which is not Qualifying Income), in which case the escrow agent shall release such amount to the Termination Payee, or (ii) a letter from the Termination Payee’s counsel indicating that (A) the Termination Payee received a ruling from the IRS holding that the receipt by the Termination Payee of the Termination Payment or Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, would either constitute Qualifying Income or would be excluded from gross income within the meaning of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code or (B) the Termination Payee’s outside counsel has rendered a legal opinion to the effect that the receipt by the Termination Payee of the Termination Payment or Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, should either constitute Qualifying Income or should be excluded from gross income within the meaning of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code, in which case the escrow agent shall release the remainder of the Termination Payment or Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, to the Termination Payee. The Termination Payor agrees to amend this Section 8.3(e) at the reasonable fees request of the Termination Payee in order to (i) maximize the portion of the Termination Payment or Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, that may be distributed to the Termination Payee hereunder without causing the Termination Payee to fail to meet the requirements of Sections 856(c)(2) and related expenses (3) of collectionthe Code, or (ii) assist the Termination Payee in obtaining a favorable ruling or legal opinion from its outside counsel, in each case, as described in this Section 8.3(e). Any amount of the Termination Payment or Parent Termination Payment, as the case may be, that remains unpaid as of the end of a taxable year shall be paid as soon as possible during the following taxable year, subject to the foregoing limitations of this Section 8.3(e).

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (American Realty Capital Properties, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Cole Real Estate Investments, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided otherwise set forth in this Section 9.39.03, all costs and expenses Transaction Costs incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedexpenses, howeverwhether or not any of the Transactions is consummated. As used in this Agreement, that the costs "Transaction Costs" shall include all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (including all fees and expenses of printing counsel, accountants, investment bankers, financing sources, experts and consultants to a party hereto and its Affiliates) incurred by a party or on its behalf in connection with or related to the authorization, preparation, negotiation, execution or performance of this Agreement, the preparation, printing, filing or mailing of the Joint Proxy Statement, the solicitation of stockholder approvals and all filing and other fees paid matters related to the SEC consummation of the Transactions; PROVIDED THAT whether or under not the HSR Act Transactions are consummated, the aggregate amount of all fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Merger, will filings and approvals contemplated by Section 7.05(a) shall be borne equally fifty percent (50%) by Parent and fifty percent (50%) by the Company. (b) In the event The Company agrees that if this Agreement is terminated:shall be terminated by (i) (x) by the Company Board Parent or the Parent Board Merger Sub pursuant to Section 8.1(e9.01(d) (other than Section 9.01(d)(iii), or by ), (ii) the Parent Board Company pursuant to Section 8.1(f9.01(g), and or (yiii) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent, Merger Sub or the Company has pursuant to Sections 9.01(b), 9.01(e) or 9.01(h), if prior to such termination an Acquisition Proposal shall have been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been Company, publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after disclosed to the stockholders of the Company and within one year of the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to to, or consummates the transactions contemplated by, or the Board recommends that the Company has been made to stockholders approve, adopt or accept, any Acquisition Proposal, then the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known shall pay Parent the Termination Fee in immediately available funds (x) within two business days after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); thendate, in the case of a termination pursuant to clause (1) Section 9.3(b)(ii), (y) prior to such termination, in the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 case of clause (the "Company Termination Fee"ii), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2z) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer date of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by giving rise to the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention obligation to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); thenpayment, in the case of clause (iii). In no event shall payment of more than one Termination Fee be made. In addition, in the event of a termination pursuant to (1Sections 9.01(e) Section 9.3(c)(ior 9.01(h), Parent any amounts paid under Section 9.03(d) shall pay to be credited against the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Everlast Worldwide Inc), Merger Agreement (Horowitz Seth)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3Agreement and whether or not the transactions contemplated by the Offer and this Agreement are consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Offer and this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedexpenses. (b) The Company shall pay the Parent, howeverin same day funds, upon demand, a fee of $2,000,000 (the "BREAK-UP FEE"), if any of the following shall occur: (i) if the Board of Directors of the Company or any committee thereof shall have approved, or recommended that stockholders of the Company accept or approve, an Acquisition Proposal by a third party, or shall have resolved to do any of the foregoing; (ii) if the Board of Directors of the Company or any committee thereof shall have withdrawn or modified its unanimous approval of, or unanimous recommendation that the costs stockholders of the Company accept or approve (as the case may be), the Offer, this Agreement and expenses the Merger, or shall have resolved to do any of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid foregoing; (iii) if the Company shall have failed to include in the (iv) the following shall occur: (A) prior to the SEC Effective Time, any person, entity or under "GROUP" (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the HSR Act Exchange Act), shall beneficially own (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), or shall have acquired, 25% or more of the Shares, or shall have been granted any option or right, conditional or otherwise, to acquire 25% or more of the Shares (the "25% PERSON"), which Shares are not tendered to Parent in connection with the MergerOffer, will (B) the Minimum Condition shall not be borne equally by met as of the Expiration Date and (C) either (1) the 25% Person shall, at any time within twelve (12) months of the expiration of the Offer, effect the Acquisition (as defined below) of the Company or enter into an agreement with the Company or commence a tender offer to effect such an Acquisition, and the transactions contemplated thereby are subsequently consummated at any time, or (2) any person other than Parent or any affiliate of Parent effects the Acquisition of the Company during 1998, or during 1998 enters into an agreement with the Company or commences a tender offer for the Acquisition of the Company and the transactions contemplated thereby are subsequently consummated at any time, in any such case under this clause (2) at a purchase price equivalent to a price per Share in excess of $2.45. For the purposes hereof, an "ACQUISITION" of the Company shall mean any merger, consolidation or other reorganization, any tender offer or other transaction or series of related transactions involoving the acquisition of securities of the Company, or any sale or license of all or substantially all the business or assets of the Company, unless the shareholders of the Company prior to such transaction or series of related transactions retain following such transaction or series of related transactions (in respect of their equity interest in the Company prior thereto) more than 50% of the voting equity securities of the surviving or successor corporation to the business of the Company. (bc) In The Break-up Fee is payable to compensate Parent and Purchaser for their direct and indirect costs and expenses associated with the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), negotiation and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date execution of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part undertaking of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, herein in the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay event of the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, occurrence of all of the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts events set forth in this Section 9.3clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) of paragraph (b) above, and shall constitute liquidated damages with respect to (but solely with respect to) the events itemized in clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and /or (iv) of paragraph (b) above. However, the first party will pay right to the payment of the Break-up Fee shall be in addition to any other party interest on damages or remedies at law or in equity to which Parent or Purchaser may be entitled as a result of the amounts set forth in Company's violation or breach of any other term or provision of this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionAgreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc), Merger Agreement (Micronics Computers Inc /Ca)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided below in this Section 9.36.12, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Offer, the Merger, this Agreement, the Stockholders Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will and the Stockholders Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In The Company shall pay, or cause to be paid, in same day funds to Parent the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) sum of (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), Parent's Expenses (as defined below) and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to $1,750,000 (the "Termination Fee") upon demand if the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof6.1(i); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i). In addition, the Company shall pay or cause to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee")be paid, by wire transfer of in same day funds to an account designated by Parent the sum of Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction 's Expenses and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: Fee if (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate Purchaser terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f6.1(f) or 6.1(h) at any time after a proposal for an Acquisition Transaction has been made or (without giving effect to ii) the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by Company or the Parent Board Purchaser terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(j6.1(b); then, 6.1(c) or 6.1(e) at any time after a proposal for an Acquisition Transaction has been made and, within twelve (12) months after any termination referred to in the case immediately preceding clauses (i) or (ii) of this sentence, any Person that made a termination pursuant to proposal for an Acquisition Transaction (1or an affiliate thereof) Section 9.3(c)(i)completes a merger, Parent shall pay to consolidation or other business combination with the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer or a subsidiary of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon or the earlier purchase from the Company or from a subsidiary of the Company of 30% or more (in voting power) of the voting securities of the Company or of 30% or more (in market value) of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis; PROVIDED that the Company will not have any obligations under this Section 6.12(b) if the Purchaser terminates this Agreement pursuant to occur Section 6.1(f)(ii) as a result of the failure of a condition to be satisfied unless the reason for the failure of such condition to be satisfied is reasonably related to the making of such proposal for an Acquisition Transaction by the Person that ultimately consummated a transaction with the Company. "Expenses" shall mean reasonable and reasonably documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses incurred or paid by or on behalf of Parent in connection with the Offer and Merger or the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that(including, without these agreementslimitation, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectioncounsel, commercial banks, investment banking firms, accountants, experts and consultants to Parent and any of its affiliates), PROVIDED that all such Expenses for this purpose shall not exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Defiance Inc), Merger Agreement (General Chemical Group Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3Whether or not the Merger is consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedcosts or expenses, howeverexcept as provided in Section 9.1(b), that the costs Section 9.1(c), Section 9.1(d) and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanySection 9.1(f). (b) If this Agreement is terminated by CEQP pursuant to Section 8.1(c) or by Midstream pursuant to Section 8.1(d), then Midstream shall pay to CEQP the Expenses incurred by CEQP. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal with respect to the Company Midstream has been made to publicly proposed by any Person (meaning, for the Company purpose of this Section 9.1(c), a Person other than CEQP, Equity GP and MergerCo) or any Person has publicly announced its stockholders intention (whether or such a proposal or an intention not conditional) to make such a proposal has been publicly announced an Acquisition Proposal or such an Acquisition Proposal or such intention has otherwise become publicly known after to Midstream’s unitholders generally and in any event such proposal or intention is not subsequently withdrawn prior to the date termination of this Agreement, (ii) thereafter this Agreement and prior is terminated by either Midstream or CEQP pursuant to such termination (whether Section 8.1(b)(i) or not conditional and whether Section 8.1(b)(iii) or not withdrawnby CEQP pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(iv) or Section 8.1(b)(v) and (ziii) within 12 months after such terminationthe termination of this Agreement, the Company Midstream or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction an Acquisition Proposal, or an Acquisition Proposal with respect to Midstream or any Alternative Transaction of its Subsidiaries is consummated;, then Midstream shall pay to CEQP, if and when consummation of such Acquisition Proposal occurs, all of the Expenses of CEQP less the Expenses of CEQP previously paid to CEQP, if any; provided that for purposes of this Section 9.1(c), “35%” shall be substituted for “20%” in the definition of Acquisition Proposal. (d) If this Agreement is terminated by Midstream pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(iv) or Section 8.1(b)(v), or by CEQP pursuant to Section 8.1(e), then CEQP shall pay to Midstream the Expenses of Midstream. If this Agreement is terminated by (i) CEQP pursuant to Section 8.1(b)(iv) or Section 8.1(b)(v) or (ii) by the Parent Board Midstream or CEQP pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i8.1(b)(iii), the Company then Midstream shall pay to Parent an amount equal CEQP the Expenses of CEQP. (e) Except as otherwise provided herein, any payment of Expenses pursuant to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), this Section 9.1 shall be made by wire transfer of same day immediately available funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementCEQP or an account designated by Midstream, as applicable, (2within one Business Day after such payment becomes payable; provided, however, that any payment by Midstream of the Expenses of CEQP as a result of termination under Section 8.1(d) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such prior to or concurrently with termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b)Agreement; provided, references to 20% in however, that any payment of the definition Expenses of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board CEQP pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by 9.1(c) shall be made contemporaneously with the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after consummation of the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); Acquisition Proposal as provided in clause (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to of Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof9.1(c); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges The Parties acknowledge that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 9.1 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, none of the other party parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly. (i) Expenses incurred in connection with filing, if a party fails promptly to pay printing and mailing the amounts due Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement shall be paid by CEQP and (ii) any filing fees payable pursuant to regulatory Laws and other filing fees incurred in connection with this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected Agreement shall be paid by the party entitled to such amounts) on incurring the date such payment was required to be made fees. As used in this agreement, “Expenses” includes all out-of-pocket expenses (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable all fees and related expenses of collectioncounsel, accountants, investment bankers, experts and consultants to a party hereto and its affiliates) incurred by a party or on its behalf in connection with or related to the authorization, preparation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including the preparation, printing, filing and mailing of the Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement and the solicitation of unitholder approvals and all other matters related to the transactions contemplated hereby; provided that the amount of Expenses payable by one party to another under this Section 9.1 shall not exceed $10.0 million. (g) This Section 9.1 shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Crestwood Midstream Partners LP), Merger Agreement

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3, all costs All fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Merger is consummated, except (i) as set forth in this Section 8.3 and (ii) that the costs Parent and the Company shall share equally the expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act incurred in connection with the Mergerfiling, will be borne equally by Parent printing and mailing of the Proxy Statement (including applicable SEC filing fees) and the Companysolicitation of the Company Stockholder Approval. (b) In The Company shall pay the Parent the Termination Fee in the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or ; (ii) by the Parent Board Company pursuant to Section 8.1(f); or (iii) by either the Parent or the Company pursuant to Sections 8.1(b) or 8.1(d), and (yA) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company at any time on or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to the termination under Section 8.1(b) or Section 8.1(d), an Acquisition Proposal shall have been made and not withdrawn prior to such termination (whether under Section 8.1(b) or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnSection 8.1(d) and (zI) in the case of termination pursuant to Section 8.1(b), shall have been publicly announced or otherwise made publicly known to the stockholders of the Company or communicated to the senior management of the Company or the Company Board, or (II) in the case of termination pursuant to Section 8.1(d), shall have been publicly announced or otherwise made publicly known to the stockholders of the Company, and (B) within 12 months after the date of such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters shall have entered into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal an Acquisition Proposal that is subsequently consummated or an intention to make such a proposal has Acquisition Proposal shall have been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof)consummated; or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); thenprovided, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)however, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee")that, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b8.3(b)(iii), all references to 20% %” and “80%” in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be references to 50%”. Any fee due under Section 8.3(b)(i) shall be paid to the Parent by wire transfer of same-day funds to the account or accounts designated by Parent within two (2) Business Days after the date of termination of this Agreement or, if later, one (1) Business Day after the date on which the Parent shall have provided to the Company wire transfer instructions for such payment. Any fee due under Section 8.3(b)(ii) shall be paid to the Parent by wire transfer of same-day funds to the account or accounts designated by Parent prior to or concurrently with the termination of this Agreement or, if later, one (1) Business Day after the date on which the Parent shall have provided to the Company wire transfer instructions for such payment. Any fee due under Section 8.3(b)(iii) shall be paid to the Parent by wire transfer of same-day funds to the account or accounts designated by Parent within two (2) Business Days after the date on which the transaction referenced in clause (B) of Section 8.3(b)(iii) is consummated or, if later, one (1) Business Day after the date on which the Parent shall have provided to the Company wire transfer instructions for such payment. (c) In the The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that in no event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or shall the Company Board pursuant be required to Section 8.1(e)pay the Termination Fee on more than one occasion, whether or by not the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date Termination Fee may be payable under more than one provision of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether at the same or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) at different times and the Parent Board is not at the time occurrence of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%different events. (d) Each party acknowledges The parties hereto acknowledge that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party parties hereto would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a If any party fails promptly to pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 8.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other owed party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first owing party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.38.3, the first owing party will shall pay to the other owed party its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in due pursuant to this Section 9.3 8.3 from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made made. Notwithstanding Section 8.2 or any other provision of this Agreement, payment of the Termination Fee shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy of the Parent and the Transitory Subsidiary in connection with any termination of this Agreement in the circumstances in which the Termination Fee became payable. In the event that the Parent shall receive the Termination Fee, the receipt of the Termination Fee shall be deemed to be liquidated damages for any and all losses or damages suffered or incurred by the Parent, the Transitory Subsidiary, any of their respective Affiliates or any other Person in connection with this Agreement (and the termination hereof), the transactions contemplated hereby (and the abandonment thereof) or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available any matter forming the basis for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis pointstermination, and including reasonable fees and related expenses none of collectionthe Parent, the Transitory Subsidiary, any of their respective Affiliates or any other Person shall be entitled to bring or maintain any other claim, action or proceeding against the Company or any of its Affiliates or its or their respective Representatives arising out of this Agreement, any of the transactions contemplated hereby or any matters forming the basis for such termination.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Risley John Carter), Merger Agreement (First Marblehead Corp)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.38.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees and expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyMerger is consummated. (b) In The Company shall pay the Buyer up to $1,000,000 as reimbursement for expenses of the Buyer actually incurred relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement prior to termination (including, but not limited to, reasonable fees and expenses of the Buyer’s counsel, accountants and financial advisors, but excluding any discretionary fees paid to such financial advisors), in the event that of the termination of this Agreement is terminatedAgreement: (i) by the Buyer or the Company pursuant to Section 8.1(b) if the failure to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 7.2(a) or (xb) by the Company Board or Outside Date shall have resulted in the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or Closing not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated;occurring; or (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement Buyer pursuant to Section 8.1(g). The expenses payable pursuant to this Section 8.3(b) shall be paid by wire transfer of same-day funds within two (2) Business Days after demand therefor following the occurrence of the termination event giving rise to the payment obligation described in this Section 8.3(b). (c) The Company shall pay the Buyer a termination fee of $6,700,000 in the event of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to: (i) Section 8.1(e) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions other than clause (v) thereof) or Section 8.1(f); or (ivii) by Section 8.1(d) if, at or prior to the time of such failure, there shall have been publicly announced an Acquisition Proposal relating to the Company Board pursuant that shall not have been absolutely and unconditionally withdrawn or abandoned prior to the Company Meeting, and within twelve (12) months after such termination there shall have been consummated, or a definitive agreement shall have been entered into providing for, an Acquisition Proposal (provided that, for purposes of this Section 8.1(k8.3(c); then, all references to “20%” in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be references to “50%”). Any fee due under this Section 8.3(c) shall be paid to the Buyer by wire transfer of same-day funds within two (2) Business Days after (A) the date of termination of this Agreement, in the case of a termination pursuant to described in clause (1i) Section 9.3(b)(iof this paragraph (c), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any date on which the definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction an Acquisition Proposal is consummated. For purposes executed, in the case of a termination described in clause (ii) of this Section 9.3(bparagraph (c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (cd) In The Buyer shall pay the Company up to $1,000,000 as reimbursement for expenses of the Company actually incurred relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement prior to termination (including, but not limited to, reasonable fees and expenses of the Company’s counsel, accountants and financial advisors, but excluding any discretionary fees paid to such financial advisors), in the event that of the termination of this Agreement is terminatedAgreement: (i) by the Company or the Buyer pursuant to Section 8.1(b) if the failure to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 7.3(a) or (xb) by the Parent Board or Outside Date shall have resulted in the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or Closing not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedoccurring; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn8.1(h); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board . The expenses payable pursuant to this Section 8.1(c8.3(d) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), be paid by wire transfer of same same-day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, within two (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay Business Days after demand therefor following the occurrence of the termination event giving rise to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of obligation described in this Section 9.3(c8.3(d), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (de) Each party acknowledges The parties acknowledge that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay Payment of the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth fees and expenses described in this Section 9.38.3 shall not be in lieu of damages incurred in the event of a breach of this Agreement described in clause (a) of Section 8.2, but otherwise shall constitute the first party will pay to sole and exclusive remedy of the other party interest on the amounts set forth parties in connection with any termination of this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionAgreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Saucony Inc), Merger Agreement (Stride Rite Corp)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.39.3 or Article X, all Expenses shall be paid by the Party incurring such fees or Expenses, except that Parent shall pay, whether or not the Mergers or any other transaction contemplated by this Agreement is consummated, all costs and expenses Expenses in connection with the Paying Agent. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Parent shall pay the Transfer Taxes incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyAgreement. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (x) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e9.1(c)(ii) (Superior Proposal), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h9.1(d)(ii) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the (Adverse Recommendation Change/Other Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawnActions);; or (iii) (A) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d9.1(b)(i) (Outside Date) (and the Company Board is not at the time of such termination the Company Stockholders Meeting would not have been entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g9.1(c)(iii) (without giving effect Parent Failure to the notice and cure provisions thereofClose); or ) or Section 9.1(b)(iii) (ivFailure to Obtain Stockholder Approval), or by Parent pursuant to Section 9.1(d)(i) (Company Terminating Breach), (B) a Competing Proposal shall have been received by the Company Board pursuant or its Representatives or any Person shall have publicly proposed or made (or publicly announced an intention, whether or not conditional, to Section 8.1(k); thenmake) a Competing Proposal (and, in the case of a termination pursuant to Section 9.1(b)(iii), such Competing Proposal or publicly proposed or announced intention shall have been made prior to the Stockholders Meeting (1or any adjournment or postponement thereof)), and (C) within 12 months following such termination, the Company enters into a definitive written agreement providing for the implementation of any Competing Proposal or any Competing Proposal is consummated (provided, that for purposes of this Section 9.3(b)(i9.3(b)(iii), the term “Competing Proposal” will have the meaning assigned to such term herein, except that each of the 15% thresholds included in the definition of “Competing Proposal” shall be increased to 50%); then the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (pay, as directed by Parent, the "Company Termination Fee"), Payment. Payment of the Company Termination Payment shall be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by ParentParent as follows: (1) in the case of Section 9.3(b)(i), upon the earlier prior to occur or concurrently with termination of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(ii); (2) in the case of Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay within three Business Days after termination of this Agreement pursuant to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination Section 9.1(d)(ii); and (3) in the case of Section 9.3(b)(iii), within the Company shall pay earlier of (x) three Business Days after the entry into a definitive agreement in respect of the Competing Proposal referred to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and in clause (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g9.3(b)(iii), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction concurrently with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and Competing Proposal. For the execution avoidance of such agreementdoubt, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which any payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company under this Section 9.3(b) shall be payable only once with respect to Section 9.3(b), and not in duplication, even though such payment may be payable under one or more provisions hereof. In the event that Parent shall receive full payment of the Company Termination Payment pursuant to this Section 9.3(b), the receipt of the Company Termination Payment (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated and the costs and expenses contemplated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will following sentence) shall be deemed to be references to 50%. liquidated damages and shall be the Parent Parties’ sole and exclusive remedy for any and all losses or damages suffered or incurred by the Parent Parties or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives in connection with this Agreement (d) Each party acknowledges that and the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of termination hereof), the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (and thatthe abandonment thereof) or any matter forming the basis for such termination, without these agreementsand the Company and its Affiliates and Representatives shall have no further liability, whether pursuant to a claim at Law or in equity, to the Parent Parties or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives in connection with this Agreement (and the termination hereof), the other party would not enter into transactions contemplated by this AgreementAgreement (and the abandonment thereof) or any matter forming the basis for such termination, and none of the Parent Parties or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives shall be entitled to bring or maintain any Action against the Company or any of its Affiliates or Representatives for damages or any equitable relief arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (and the termination hereof), the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (and the abandonment thereof) or any matters forming the basis for such termination. Accordingly, if a party If the Company fails promptly to pay the amounts Company Termination Payment when due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party and any Parent Party commences a suit that which results in a final, non-appealable judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth Company Termination Payment or any portion thereof, then the Company shall pay, in this accordance with Section 9.39.4, the first party will pay to the other party Parent Parties their costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees and disbursements) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 Company Termination Payment at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (“prime rate” as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) orJournal, if not reported thereinEastern Edition, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made through the date of payment (calculated daily on the basis of a year of 365 days and the actual number of days elapsed, without compounding). (c) In the event that: (i) this Agreement is terminated by the Company pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(i) (Parent Terminating Breach); or (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(iii) (Failure to Close); then Parent shall pay, as directed by the Company, the Parent Termination Payment by wire transfer of same-day funds to an account designated by the Company within three Business Day following such termination in accordance with this Section 9.3. For the avoidance of doubt, any payment made by Parent under this Section 9.3(c) shall be payable only once with respect to Section 9.3(c), and not in duplication, even though such payment may be payable under one or if no quotation more provisions hereof. In the event that the Company shall receive full payment of the Parent Termination Payment pursuant to this Section 9.3(c), the receipt of the Parent Termination Payment (and the costs and expenses contemplated by the following sentence) shall be deemed to be liquidated damages and shall be the Company Parties’ sole and exclusive remedy for three-month LIBOR is available any and all losses or damages suffered or incurred by the Company Parties or any of their Affiliates or Representatives in connection with this Agreement (and the termination hereof), the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (and the abandonment thereof) or any matter forming the basis for such datetermination, and, except for the amounts payable or reimbursable by Parent pursuant to Section 7.12(a)(iii), Section 7.12(b)(ii) and the last sentence of Section 7.17 (collectively, the “Parent Expenses”) and the last sentence of this Section 9.3(c), none of the Parent Parties or their respective Affiliates or Representatives shall have any further liability, whether pursuant to a claim at Law or in equity, to the Company or any of its Affiliates or Representatives in connection with this Agreement (and the termination hereof), the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (and the abandonment thereof) or any matter forming the basis for such termination, and none of the Company Parties or any of their Affiliates or Representatives shall be entitled to bring or maintain any Action against the Parent Parties or their respective Affiliates or Representatives for damages or any equitable relief arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (and the termination hereof), the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (and the abandonment thereof) or any matter forming the basis for such termination. If Parent fails to pay the Parent Termination Payment and/or any Parent Expenses and the Company commences a suit which results in a final, non-appealable judgment against Parent for the Parent Termination Payment and/or any Parent Expenses, or any portions thereof, then Parent shall pay the Company in accordance with Section 9.4, its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees and disbursements) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the next preceding Parent Termination Payment and/or the Parent Expenses at the “prime rate” as published in The Wall Street Journal, Eastern Edition, in effect on the date such payment was required to be made through the date of payment (calculated daily on the basis of a year of 365 days and the actual number of days elapsed, without compounding) (the “Recovery Costs”). (d) The Parties acknowledge and agree that neither the Company Termination Payment nor the Parent Termination Payment is intended to be a penalty but rather is liquidated damages in a reasonable amount that will compensate Parent and the Company, as applicable, in the circumstances in which the Company Termination Payment or Parent Termination Payment is due and payable, for the efforts and resources expended and opportunities foregone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionamount would otherwise be impossible to calculate with precision.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (American Campus Communities Inc), Merger Agreement (American Campus Communities Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.37.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Merger is consummated, except that the costs and expenses of incurred in connection with the filing, printing and mailing of the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act SEC, in each case in connection with the MergerMerger (other than attorneys’ fees, will accountants’ fees and related expenses), shall be borne shared equally by Parent Purchaser and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (yA) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional and conditional) or intention to make a Company Acquisition Proposal (whether or not withdrawnconditional) shall have been made directly to Company’s shareholders or otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated or made known to senior management of Company or Company Board and (zB) this Agreement is thereafter terminated by Company or Purchaser pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(i) (if the Company Shareholder Approval has not theretofore been obtained after the Registration Statement shall have been declared effective) or Section 7.1.(b)(iii) or by Purchaser pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(i), then if within 12 months after such termination, the termination Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any a definitive agreement providing for with respect to, or consummates a transaction contemplated by, any Alternative Transaction Company Acquisition Proposal (which, in each case, need not be the same Company Acquisition Proposal that shall have been made, publicly disclosed or any Alternative Transaction is consummated;communicated prior to termination hereof) then Company shall pay the Company Termination Fee on the date of such execution or consummation; or (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board Purchaser pursuant to Section 8.1(h7.1(c)(ii) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn7.1(c)(iii); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); , then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i)any such event, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to Purchaser a termination fee of $150,000,000 50,000,000.00 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds it being understood that in no event shall Company be required to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Fee on more than one occasion. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (yA) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination Purchaser Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional and conditional) or intention to make a Purchaser Acquisition Proposal (whether or not withdrawnconditional) shall have been made directly to Purchaser’s shareholders or otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated or made known to senior management of Purchaser or the Purchaser Board and (zB) this Agreement is thereafter terminated by Company or Purchaser pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(i) (if the Purchaser Shareholder Approval has not theretofore been obtained after the Registration Statement shall have been declared effective) or Section 7.1(b)(iv) or by Company pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(i), then if within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent Purchaser or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any a definitive agreement providing for with respect to, or consummates a transaction contemplated by, any Alternative Transaction Purchaser Acquisition Proposal (which, in each case, need not be the same Purchaser Acquisition Proposal that shall have been made, publicly disclosed or any Alternative Transaction communicated prior to termination hereof) then Purchaser shall pay the Purchaser Termination Fee on the date of such execution or consummation; or (ii) this Agreement is consummated. terminated by Company pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) or Section 7.1(d)(iii), then Purchaser shall pay to Company a termination fee of $50,000,000.00 (the “Purchaser Termination Fee”), it being understood that in no event shall Purchaser be required to pay the Purchaser Termination Fee on more than one occasion. (d) For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.7.3:

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Hancock Holding Co), Merger Agreement (Whitney Holding Corp)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except Whether or not the Merger is consummated, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Section 9.3herein, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Offer, this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companyexpenses. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: terminated pursuant to (i) Section 8.01(e) or 8.01(f) or (xii)(x) by Section 8.01(b) (unless the Company Board proceeding that resulted in the order, decree, ruling or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior other action giving rise to such termination (whether shall have been instituted, in the first instance, by a Governmental Entity and shall not have been requested or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, encouraged by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into stockholders) or (y) 8.01(c)(ii) or 8.01(d) if (in the case of clause (y) only) at the time of such termination either (A) the Minimum Tender Condition shall not have been satisfied or (B) any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction of the actions or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; events described in the condition set forth in clause (iv)(f) of Exhibit A shall exist and (in the case of clause (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(honly) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known (AA) after the date of this Agreement hereof and prior to such termination an Acquisition Proposal shall have been made or publicly announced and (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iiiBB) by the Parent Board or within twelve months thereafter an Acquisition Proposal shall have been consummated, then the Company Board shall pay Parent a termination fee of $35 million (the "Termination Fee") in immediately available funds by wire transfer to an account designated by Parent. If such fee becomes payable pursuant to clause (i) of this Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) 8.03(b), it shall be payable simultaneously with such termination (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination by the Company) or within one business day thereafter (in the case of a termination by Parent). If such fee becomes payable pursuant to clause (1ii) of this Section 9.3(b)(i8.03(b), it shall be payable simultaneously with completion of such Acquisition Proposal. (c) Without limiting other remedies available to Parent or Purchaser under this Agreement or otherwise, in the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(c)(ii) or Section 8.01(d) as a result of the failure to satisfy the conditions set forth in paragraph (f) of Exhibit A, then the Company shall pay promptly (and in any event with one business day after such termination) reimburse Parent for the out-of-pocket fees and expenses of Parent and the Purchaser (including financing or commitment fees, printing fees, filing fees and fees and expenses of its legal and financial advisors) related to Parent an amount equal the Offer, this Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby and any related financing up to a maximum of $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), 5 million in immediately available funds by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, . (2d) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal Without limiting other remedies available to the Company Termination Feeunder this Agreement or otherwise, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) in the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 9.3(b)(iii8.01(c)(iv), the Company then Parent shall pay to Parent an amount equal to promptly (A) $45,000,000 and in any event within two one business days day after such termination) reimburse the Company for the out-of-pocket expenses of the Company (including printing fees, filing fees and expenses of its legal and financial advisors) related to the Offer, this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby up to a maximum of $5 million in immediately available funds by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (de) Each The prevailing party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by any legal action undertaken to enforce this Agreement and that, without these agreements, or any provision hereof shall be entitled to recover from the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, costs and expenses (including attorneys' and expert witness fees) incurred in order to obtain connection with such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionaction.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Deutsche Bank Ag\), Merger Agreement (Deutsche Bank Ag\)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.35.9, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Merger, this Agreement, and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such fees or expenses, whether or not the Merger is consummated, except that each of Interiors and Decor shall bear and pay one-half of the costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfiling, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing of the Form S-4 and the Joint Proxy Statement, and all Statement (including SEC filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companyfees). (b) In the event that (i) an Decor Takeover Proposal shall have been made known to Decor or any of its subsidiaries or has been made directly to its stockholders generally or any person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make an Decor Takeover Proposal and thereafter this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) terminated by the Company Board either Interiors or the Parent Board Decor pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.1(b)(i) or (ii), or (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board Decor pursuant to Section 8.1(f7.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known then Decor shall promptly, but in no event later than two days after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and pay Interiors a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount fee equal to $150,000,000 250,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), payable by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parentfunds; provided, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementhowever, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company that no Termination Fee, which payment Fee shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay payable to Parent an amount equal Interiors pursuant to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: clause (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement paragraph (b) unless and prior to until within 18 months of such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent Decor or any of its Subsidiaries subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction Decor Acquisition Agreement or any Alternative Transaction transaction which would be an Decor Takeover Proposal is consummated, in which event the Termination Fee shall be payable upon the first to occur of such events. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party Decor acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 5.9(b) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Interiors would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly; accordingly, if a party Decor fails promptly to pay the amounts amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 5.9(b), and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Interiors commences a suit that which results in a judgment against the first party Decor for the amounts fee set forth in this Section 9.35.9(b), the first party will Decor shall pay to the other party Interiors its costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth amount of the fee at the prime rate of Citibank N.A. in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made. (c) In the event that (i) a Interiors Takeover Proposal shall have been made known to Interiors or any of its subsidiaries or has been made directly to its stockholders generally or any person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make a Interiors Takeover Proposal and thereafter this Agreement is terminated by either Interiors or Decor pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(i) or (iii), or (ii) this Agreement is terminated by Interiors pursuant to Section 7.1(d), then Interiors shall promptly, but in no event later than two days after the date of such termination, pay Decor the Termination Fee, payable by wire transfer of same day funds; provided, however, that no Termination Fee shall be payable to Decor pursuant to clause (i) of this paragraph (c) unless and until within 18 months of such termination Interiors or any of its subsidiaries enters into any Interiors Acquisition Agreement or any transaction which would be a Interiors Takeover Proposal is consummated, in which event the Termination Fee shall be payable upon the first to occur of such events. Interiors acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 5.9(c) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and that, without these agreements, Decor would not enter into this Agreement; accordingly, if no quotation Interiors fails promptly to pay the amount due pursuant to this Section 5.9(c), and, in order to obtain such payment, Decor commences a suit which results in a judgment against Interiors for three-month LIBOR is available for the fee set forth in this Section 5.9(c), Interiors shall pay to Decor its costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees and expenses) in connection with such datesuit, together with interest on the next preceding amount of the fee at the prime rate of Citibank N.A. in effect on the date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionpayment was required to be made.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Interiors Inc), Merger Agreement (Interiors Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (x) this Agreement shall be terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board and Skyline pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 8.01(g) or by the Parent Board JCB pursuant to Section 8.1(f8.01(h), and then JCB shall pay Parent promptly (ybut in no event later than two (2) business days after the date of termination of this Agreement) a proposal for fee of $1,000,000 (the “Fee”), which amount shall be payable in immediately available funds; or (ii) this Agreement shall be terminated (A) by Parent and Skyline pursuant to Sections 8.01(b) or 8.01(d) or (B) by Parent and Skyline or JCB pursuant to Section 8.01(f)(ii), and, in either case, an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has Acquisition Proposal shall have been publicly announced or has otherwise become communicated or made known to the shareholders or senior management of JCB or the JCB Board (or any Person shall have publicly announced, communicated or made known an intention, whether or not conditional, to make an Acquisition Proposal) at any time after the date of this Agreement and prior to such the termination of this Agreement (whether in the case of clause (A)) or not conditional the taking of the vote of the shareholders of JCB at the JCB Meeting (in the case of clause (B)), and whether or not withdrawnprior to that date that is twelve (12) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company JCB or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction Acquisition Agreement or any Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal is consummated; consummated (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date regardless of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and the same Acquisition Proposal as that referred to above or whether such Acquisition Proposal is consummated before or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time after termination of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(iAgreement), the Company then JCB shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon Fee on the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and date of execution or consummation, which amount shall be payable in immediately available funds. For the execution purposes of such this Section 8.03, “Acquisition Agreement” shall mean any letter of intent, memorandum of understanding, agreement in principle, acquisition agreement, as applicablemerger agreement, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv)other similar agreement constituting or related to, the Company shall pay or which is intended to Parent an amount equal or would be reasonably likely to the Company Termination Feelead to, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedAcquisition Proposal. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b)8.03, references to 20% the term “Acquisition Proposal” shall have the meaning set forth in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will “Acquisition Proposal” in Section 1.01 except that the references to “24.99%” shall be deemed to be references to 50“51%. (c) In the no event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall JCB be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly required to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest Fee on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmore than one occasion.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Skyline Bankshares, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Skyline Bankshares, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.38.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Merger is consummated, except that at the costs Effective Time, all reasonable, documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses (including all reasonable fees and expenses of printing counsel, accountants, investment bankers, experts and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid consultants to the SEC or under Company and its Subsidiaries) incurred by the HSR Act Company and its Subsidiaries prior to the Effective Time in connection with the Mergerauthorization, will be borne equally by Parent preparation, investigation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Companytransactions contemplated hereby, shall be payable by their successors, if applicable. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.1(b)(i) or Section 8.1(b)(iii), or by the Parent Board pursuant (B) prior to Section 8.1(f)such termination, a Company Acquisition Proposal is publicly made and not withdrawn, and (yC) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known within twelve (12) months after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, (1) the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any a written definitive agreement providing for the consummation of any Alternative Transaction Company Acquisition Proposal, or (2) any Alternative Transaction Company Acquisition Proposal is consummated, which, in each case, need not be the same Company Acquisition Proposal that was made, disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof, then, in any such event, the Company shall pay to Parent, on the date that is the earlier to occur of (1) or (2), by wire transfer of immediately available funds, to an account designated in writing by Parent, a fee of $2,000,000 (the “Company Termination Fee”) (provided, that for purposes of this clause (C), each reference to fifteen percent (15%) in the definition of “Company Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to fifty percent (50%)); (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i8.1(c)(ii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee", as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, in any event, within two (2) Business Days thereof), by wire transfer of same day funds immediately available funds, to an account designated in writing by Parent; or (iii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(iii), upon the earlier substantially concurrently with or prior to occur of the consummation of (and as a condition to) such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv)termination, the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) this Agreement is terminated by the Company or Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.1(b)(i) or Section 8.1(b)(iv), or by the Company Board pursuant (B) prior to Section 8.1(g)such termination, a Parent Acquisition Proposal is publicly made and not withdrawn, and (yC) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known within twelve (12) months after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, (1) Parent enters into any a written definitive agreement providing for the consummation of any Alternative Transaction Parent Acquisition Proposal, or (2) any Alternative Transaction Parent Acquisition Proposal is consummated, which, in each case, need not be the same Parent Acquisition Proposal that was made, disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof, then, in any such event, Parent shall pay to Company, on the date that is the earlier to occur of (1) or (2), by wire transfer of immediately available funds, to an account designated in writing by the Company, a fee of $2,000,000 (the “Parent Termination Fee”, and together with the Company Termination Fee, the “Termination Fees”) (provided, that for purposes of this clause (C), each reference to fifteen percent (15%) in the definition of “Parent Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to fifty percent (50%)); (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(ii), then Parent shall pay to the Company the Parent Termination Fee, as promptly as reasonably practicable after termination (and, in any event, within two (2) Business Days thereof), by wire transfer of immediately available funds, to an account designated in writing by the Company; or (iiiii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction 8.1(c)(iii), substantially concurrently with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to (and as a condition to) such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i)termination, Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds . It being understood that in no event shall the Company or Parent be required to an account designated by pay the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementCompany Termination Fee or Parent Termination Fee, as applicable, (2) on more than one occasion; provided, that the payment by the Company of the Company Termination Fee or Parent of the Parent Termination Fee shall not relieve the Company or Parent, respectively, from any liability or damage resulting from a Willful and Material Breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement. If this Agreement is terminated by Company or Parent for any reason other than those mentioned in Section 9.3(c)(ii8.3(b) or Section 9.3(c)(iv8.3(c), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent no Termination Fee, which payment Fee shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, payable by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%either party. (d) Each party acknowledges The parties hereto acknowledge that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party parties would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party either the Company or Parent fails promptly to timely pay the any amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 8.3, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.38.3, the first party will shall pay to the other party its costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, together with interest on the amounts set forth in due pursuant to this Section 9.3 8.3 from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made made. (e) The parties agree that notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary (other than with respect to claims for, or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR arising out of or in connection with, a Willful and Material Breach hereof), (i) in the event that any Termination Fee is available for paid to a party in accordance with this Section 8.3, the payment of such dateTermination Fee shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of such party, on its subsidiaries, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees and Representatives against the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis pointsother party or any of its Representatives or affiliates for, and including reasonable fees (ii) in no event will the party being paid any Termination Fee or any other such person seek to recover any other money damages or seek any other remedy based on a claim in Law or equity with respect to, in each case of clause (i) and (ii), (A) any loss suffered, directly or indirectly, as a result of the failure of the Merger to be consummated, (B) the termination of this Agreement, (C) any liabilities or obligations arising under this Agreement, or (D) any claims or actions arising out of or relating to any breach, termination or failure of or under this Agreement, and (iii) upon payment of any Termination Fee in accordance with this Section 8.3, no party nor any Affiliates or Representatives of any party shall have any further liability or obligation to the other party relating to or arising out of this Agreement or the transactions related expenses thereto; provided that (x) the Confidential Disclosure Agreement and the Surviving Provisions shall survive any termination of collectionthis Agreement in accordance with its terms and (y) payment of the Termination Fee shall not shall relieve either party from any liability or obligation under the Surviving Provisions.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Neos Therapeutics, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Aytu Bioscience, Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3, all Expenses shall be paid by the Party incurring such fees or Expenses, except that Parent shall pay, whether or not the Mergers or any other transaction contemplated by this Agreement is consummated, all costs and expenses Expenses incurred in connection with the Paying Agent. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Parent shall pay the amount of any documentary, sales, use, real property transfer, real property gains, registration, value-added, transfer, stamp, recording and other similar Taxes, fees, and costs together with any interest thereon, penalties, fines, costs, fees, additions to tax or additional amounts with respect thereto incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyAgreement. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (x) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e9.1(c)(ii) (Superior Proposal); (ii) this Agreement is terminated by Parent pursuant to Section 9.1(d)(ii) (Adverse Recommendation Change); or (iii) (A) this Agreement is terminated by Parent or the Company pursuant to Section 9.1(b)(i) (Outside Date) (and at the time of such termination the Company would not have been entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(iii) (Parent Failure to Close)), Section 9.1(b)(iii) (Failure to Obtain Stockholder Approval), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f9.1(d)(i) (Company Terminating Breach), and (yB) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has bona fide Competing Proposal shall have been publicly announced or has otherwise shall have become publicly disclosed or publicly known after the date of this Agreement and shall not have been withdrawn or otherwise abandoned, in each case, prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) the Stockholders Meeting, and (zC) within 12 nine (9) months after following such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any a definitive written agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction a Competing Proposal that is later consummated or any Alternative Transaction such Competing Proposal is consummated; consummated (ii) by provided, that for purposes of this Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Parent Board pursuant term “Competing Proposal” will have the meaning assigned to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect such term herein, except that percentages included in the definition of “Competing Proposal” increased to 50%); then the Company has been made to shall pay, at Parent’s election, the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time Termination Payment. Payment of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company Termination Payment shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), be made by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by ParentParent as follows: (1) in the case of Section 9.3(b)(i), upon prior to or substantially concurrently with termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(ii); (2) in the earlier case of Section 9.3(b)(ii), within three (3) Business Days after termination of this Agreement pursuant to occur Section 9.1(d)(ii); and (3) in the case of Section 9.3(b)(iii), within three (3) Business Days of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and Competing Proposal. For the execution avoidance of such agreementdoubt, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), any payment made by the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment under this Section 9.3(b) shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay payable only once with respect to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% and not in duplication, even though such payment may be payable under one or more provisions hereof. The payment of the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will Company Termination Payment in accordance with this Section 9.3(b) shall be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) liquidated damages for any and all losses or damages suffered or incurred by the Parent Board Parties, any of their respective Affiliates or any other Person in connection with this Agreement (and the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(etermination hereof), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (and thatthe abandonment thereof) or any matter forming the basis for such termination, without these agreementsupon receipt of the Company Termination Payment by Parent, the Company Parties shall have no further liability, whether pursuant to a claim at Law or in equity, to the Parent Parties or any of their respective Affiliates in connection with this Agreement (and the termination hereof), the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (and the abandonment thereof) or any matter forming the basis for such termination, and none of the Parent Parties, any of their respective Affiliates or any other party would not enter into Person shall be entitled to bring or maintain any Action against the Acquired Companies or their Affiliates for damages or any equitable relief arising out of or in connection with this Agreement. AccordinglyAgreement (other than equitable relief to require payment of the Company Termination Payment), any of the contemplated by this Agreement or any matters forming the basis for such termination; provided, that if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 andCompany Termination Payment, in order to obtain such payment, the other party and any Parent Party commences a suit that which results in a final, non-appealable judgment against the first party Company for the amounts set forth Company Termination Payment or any portion thereof, then the Company shall pay the Parent Parties their costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees and disbursements) in this Section 9.3connection with such suit, the first party will pay to the other party together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 Company Termination Payment at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (“prime rate” as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) orJournal, if not reported thereinEastern Edition, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made through the date of payment (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, calculated daily on the next preceding date for which such basis of a quotation is availableyear of 365 days and the actual number of days elapsed, without compounding) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection(the “Recovery Costs”).

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Rithm Capital Corp.), Merger Agreement (Paramount Group, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided set forth in this Section 9.38.03, all costs and expenses Expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedexpenses, howeverwhether or not the Mergers or any other transaction is consummated, except that the costs (i) Trulia and expenses Zillow shall each pay one-half of all Expenses relating to (A) printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, Statement and all (B) the filing fee for the Notification and other fees paid to the SEC or Report Forms filed under the HSR Act and (ii) Zillow shall pay all Expenses relating to the filing fee incurred in connection with the MergerRegistration Statement. “Expenses”, will be borne equally as used in this Agreement, shall include all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (including all fees and expenses of counsel, accountants, investment bankers, experts and consultants to a party hereto and its affiliates) incurred by Parent a party or on its behalf in connection with or related to the authorization, preparation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement, the preparation, printing, filing and mailing of the Registration Statement and the CompanyJoint Proxy Statement, the solicitation of stockholder approvals, the filing of any required notices under the HSR Act or other similar regulations and all other matters related to the closing of the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedTrulia agrees that: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board if Zillow terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.01(d), ; or (ii) if (A) Zillow or by the Parent Board Trulia terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f8.01(f), (B) prior to Trulia Stockholders’ Meeting a Competing Transaction Proposal shall have become known to the public or been publicly announced with respect to Trulia and not publicly withdrawn, and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (zC) within 12 months after the date of such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries Trulia enters into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction a Third Party Acquisition that is subsequently consummated (either during such 12-month period or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (iithereafter) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and or consummates a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn);Third Party Acquisition; or (iii) by the Parent Board if (A) Zillow or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate Trulia terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g8.01(b), (B) (without giving effect prior to the notice time of such termination a Competing Transaction Proposal shall have become known to the public or been publicly announced with respect to Trulia and cure provisions thereofnot publicly withdrawn, and (C) within 12 months after the date of such termination, Trulia enters into a definitive agreement providing for a Third Party Acquisition that is subsequently consummated (either during such 12-month period or thereafter) or consummates a Third Party Acquisition (the payment of the Termination Fee by Trulia under this Section 8.03(b)(iii) shall not obviate the need for Zillow to pay the Regulatory Fee under Section 8.03(c)(iii) if the conditions for payment thereof have been satisfied); or (iv) by if Trulia terminates the Company Board Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(k8.01(j); thenthen Trulia shall pay to Zillow promptly (but in any event no later than one business day after the first of such events shall have occurred or, in the case of Section 8.03(b)(iv), concurrently with, and as a condition precedent to, the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(j)) a fee of $69.8 million (1) Section 9.3(b)(ithe “Termination Fee”), the Company shall pay to Parent an which amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% payable in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%immediately available funds. (c) In Zillow agrees that: (i) if Trulia terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(e), then Zillow shall pay to Trulia promptly (but in any event no later than one business day after such termination) the Termination Fee, which amount shall be payable in immediately available funds; (ii) if Trulia terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(g), then Zillow shall pay to Trulia promptly (but in any event no later than one business day after such termination) a fee of $150 million (the “Shareholder Fee”), which amount shall be payable in immediately available funds; or (iii) in the event that this Agreement is terminated: terminated by, (iA) (x) by the Parent Board either Zillow or the Company Board Trulia pursuant to Section 8.1(e)8.01(c) in connection with any injunction, order, decree or by ruling related to the Company Board HSR Act, any other applicable Competition Laws or related consents or approvals, (B) either Zillow or Trulia pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn8.01(b) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of such termination, any of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement conditions set forth in Section 7.01(c), Section 7.01(d) or Section 7.02(e) shall not have been satisfied, or (C) Trulia pursuant to Section 8.1(f8.01(i) (without giving effect due to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) a material breach by the Parent Board pursuant to Zillow of its obligations under Section 8.1(j); then6.10, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent then Zillow shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 Trulia promptly (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same but in any event no later than one business day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination) a fee of $150 million (the “Regulatory Fee”), which amount shall be payable in immediately available funds (the payment of the Regulatory Fee by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of Zillow under this Section 9.3(c8.03(c)(iii) shall not obviate the need for Trulia to pay the Termination Fee under Section 8.03(b)(iii) if the conditions for payment thereof have been satisfied), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party of Zillow and Trulia acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.03 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement. In the event that Zillow or Trulia, as the case may be, shall fail to pay the Termination Fee, the Shareholder Fee, the Regulatory Fee or any Expenses when due, the term “Expenses” shall be deemed to include the costs and that, without these agreements, expenses actually incurred or accrued by the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay (including fees and expenses of counsel) in connection with the amounts due pursuant to collection under and enforcement of this Section 9.3 and8.03, in order to obtain together with interest on such paymentunpaid Termination Fee, the other party commences Shareholder Fee, the Regulatory Fee and Expenses, commencing on the date that the Termination Fee, the Shareholder Fee, the Regulatory Fee or such Expenses became due, at a suit rate equal to the Prime Rate (as published in the “Money Rates” section of The Wall Street Journal) plus 1.00%. Each of Zillow and Trulia agrees that results in a judgment against the first party payments provided for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, 8.03 shall be the first party will pay sole and exclusive remedies of the parties upon a termination of this Agreement and such remedies shall be limited to the other party interest on the amounts set forth sums stipulated in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to 8.03 regardless of the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled circumstances giving rise to such amountstermination; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 8.03(d) on the date such payment was required to be made (shall relieve any party from liability for any willful or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses intentional breach of collectionthis Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Zillow Inc), Merger Agreement (Trulia, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Section 9.3herein, each Party hereto is responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with this Agreement and Agreement, whether or not the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by hereby are consummated, except that each of the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that Company and Purchaser shall pay half of the costs filing fees for the Notification and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid Report Form pursuant to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) Act. In the event that this Agreement is terminated: terminated (i) (xa) by the Company Board or the Parent Board any Party pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.01(b)(iii); (b) by Purchaser, or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f7.01(c); or (c) by Purchaser, pursuant to Section 7.01(e), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to then the Company has been made to shall promptly reimburse Purchaser for all out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by Freeport and Purchaser or on either of their behalf in connection with their due diligence of the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after Company, the date negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and prior the other documents to such termination be delivered in connection with this Agreement, and the undertaking, structuring and consummation of the Transactions (whether including, without limitation, in connection with obtaining the consents, approvals, authorizations of or not conditional delivering any notices or filings in connection therewith to, Governmental Authorities necessary in connection with the execution, delivery and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such terminationperformance of this Agreement, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant other documents to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction be delivered in connection with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board Agreement, or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(itransactions contemplated hereby or thereby), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee")including, by wire transfer without limitation, fees and expenses of same day funds to an account designated by Parentlegal, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction accounting and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedfinancial advisors. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) terminated by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.01(d), or then Purchaser shall promptly reimburse the Company for all out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g)or on its behalf in connection with its due diligence, the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date performance of this Agreement and prior the other documents to such termination be delivered in connection with this Agreement, and the undertaking, structuring and consummation of the Transactions (whether including, without limitation, in connection with obtaining the consents, approvals, authorizations of or not conditional delivering any notices or filings in connection therewith to, Governmental Authorities necessary in connection with the execution, delivery and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date performance of this Agreement and prior Agreement, the other documents to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board be delivered in connection with this Agreement, or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) transactions contemplated hereby or thereby), including, without limitation, fees and the Parent Board is not at the time expenses of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect legal, accounting and financial advisors. Notwithstanding anything to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained contrary in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that7.03, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly no Party shall be obligated to pay in the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable aggregate fees and related expenses incurred by or on behalf of collectionanother Party in excess of $5,000,000.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Stock Purchase Agreement (McMoran Exploration Co /De/), Stock Purchase Agreement (Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3Unless specified otherwise herein, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Transactions, the solicitation of stockholder approvals and all other matters related to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedexpenses, howeverwhether or not the Merger or any other Transaction is consummated, that except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement. (a) If this Agreement shall be validly terminated (i) by the costs and expenses of printing and mailing Merger Corporation pursuant to Section 9.01(d)(i) or (ii) by the Joint Proxy StatementCompany pursuant to Section 9.01(e)(i), and all filing and other fees paid then the Company shall pay to the SEC Merger Corporation in immediately available funds an amount equal to $39,000,000 (the “Company Termination Fee”) (x) with respect to the preceding clause (i), within two Business Days after the date of the termination of this Agreement by the Merger Corporation or under (y) with respect to the HSR Act in connection with preceding clause (ii), prior to, or concurrently with, the Merger, will be borne equally termination of this Agreement by Parent and the Company. (b) In Notwithstanding anything to the event that contrary set forth in this Agreement is terminated: (including this Article IX), the Company expressly acknowledges and agrees that (i) the Company’s right to seek specific performance or other equitable relief solely in accordance with, and subject to the limitations in, this Agreement (including Section 10.08) and the Equity Commitment Letter and (iii) the Company’s right to bring any claims or otherwise pursue any Action under the Confidentiality Agreement or the Voting Agreement shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedies of (A) the Company, (B) the Company Subsidiaries or (C) their respective Affiliates or (D) any of their respective former, current or future general or limited partners, stockholders, equityholders, members, managers, directors, officers, employees, agents or Affiliates (collectively, the “Company Related Parties”) against (w) the Merger Corporation, (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)Equity Investors, or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) their respective Affiliates or (z) any of their respective Affiliates’ respective former, current or future directors, officers, employees, general or limited partners, mangers, members, direct or indirect equityholders, controlling persons, attorneys, assignees, agents, representatives or representatives of any of the foregoing, or any former, current or future estates, heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, successors or assigns of any of the foregoing, or any financial institution which provides or is committed to provide financing in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of their respective Affiliates (collectively, the “Merger Corporation Related Parties”), for, or with respect to, this Agreement, the Equity Commitment Letter, any debt commitment letter entered into in respect of any Debt Financing, the Confidentiality Agreement, the Voting Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (including any breach thereof by the Merger Corporation), the termination of this Agreement, the failure to consummate the Closing or any claims or actions under applicable Law arising out of any such breach, termination or failure and none of the Company Related Parties shall seek to recover any other damages or seek any other remedy, whether based on a proposal for an Alternative Transaction claim at law or in equity, in contract, tort or otherwise, with respect to any such losses or damages (including in respect of any oral representation made or alleged to be made in connection herewith). Nothing in this Section 9.03(b) will preclude any liability of the Debt Financing Sources to the Company has been made (following the Closing) or the Merger Corporation under the definitive agreements relating to any Debt Financing or limit the Company (following the Closing) or the Merger Corporation from seeking to recover any such damages or obtain equitable relief from or with respect to any Debt Financing Source pursuant to the definitive agreements relating to any Debt Financing. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event will any Merger Corporation Related Party or any other Person have any liability for monetary damages to the Company or its stockholders any other Person relating to or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date arising out of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate transactions contemplated by this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%Agreement. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), The parties hereto acknowledge and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges agree that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 9.03 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Transactions, and that, without these agreements, the other party parties hereto would not enter into this Agreement. AccordinglyEach of the parties hereto further acknowledges that the payment of the Company Termination Fee is not a penalty but is liquidated damages in a reasonable amount that will compensate the Merger Corporation in the circumstances in which such Company Termination Fee is payable for the efforts and resources expended and the opportunities foregone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the Transactions, if a party fails promptly which amount would otherwise be impossible to calculate with precision. In no event shall the Company be required to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR Company Termination Fee more than once (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date even though such payment was required to may be made (payable under one or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionmore provisions).

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (TaskUs, Inc.), Merger Agreement (TaskUs, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.37.3 or Section 5.15(b) [Financing], all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Merger is consummated, except that the costs and expenses of incurred in connection with the filing, printing and mailing of the Form S-4 and the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act SEC, in each case in connection with the MergerMerger (other than attorneys’ fees, will accountants’ fees and related expenses), shall be borne shared equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (yA) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional and conditional) or intention to make a Company Acquisition Proposal (whether or not withdrawnconditional) is made directly to the Company’s stockholders or is otherwise publicly disclosed (B) this Agreement is terminated by the Company or Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(i) [Outside Date] or Section 7.1(b)(iii) [Company Requisite Vote] or by Parent pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(i) [Company Breach], and (zC) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into an agreement in respect of any definitive agreement providing Company Acquisition Proposal, or recommends or submits a Company Acquisition Proposal to its stockholders for adoption, or a transaction in respect of any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction Company Acquisition Proposal is consummated. For , which, in each case, need not be the same Company Acquisition Proposal that was made, disclosed or communicated prior to termination hereof (provided, that for purposes of this Section 9.3(bclause (C), references each reference to 20% %” in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will “Company Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be references a reference to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or; (ii) this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(i7.1(c)(ii) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn)[Company Adverse Recommendation Change; (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Aecom Technology Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Urs Corp /New/)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.3Agreement, each of the parties shall bear and pay all costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedherein, howeverincluding fees and expenses of its own financial consultants, accountants and legal advisors, except that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, Statement and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act and other Governmental Authorities and Regulatory Agencies in connection with the Merger, will Merger shall be borne equally by Parent American and the CompanyMainStreet. (b) In recognition of the event that effort made, the expenses incurred and the other opportunities for acquisition forgone by American while structuring the Merger, MainStreet shall pay American the sum of $1,000,000 (the “Termination Fee”) if this Agreement is terminatedterminated as follows: (i) (x) if this Agreement is terminated by the Company Board or the Parent Board American pursuant to Section 8.1(e7.1(f) or Section 7.1(h), or by the Parent Board MainStreet pursuant to Section 8.1(f7.1(i), payment shall be made to American concurrently with the termination of this Agreement; or (ii) if this Agreement is terminated (A) by American pursuant to Section 7.1(c) or Section 7.1(d) or Section 7.1(e), (B) by either American or MainStreet pursuant to Section 7.1(b), or (C) by either American or MainStreet pursuant to Section 7.1(g), and in the case of any termination pursuant to clause (yA), (B) a proposal for or (C) an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has Acquisition Proposal shall have been publicly announced or has otherwise become communicated or made known to the stockholders, senior management or the Board of Directors of MainStreet (or any person or entity shall have publicly announced, communicated or made known an intention, whether or not conditional, to make an Acquisition Proposal) at any time after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any taking of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) the vote of the stockholders of MainStreet contemplated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company MainStreet Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); thenMeeting, in the case of a termination pursuant clause (C), or prior to the date of termination, in the case of clause (A) or (B), then (1) Section 9.3(b)(iif within fifteen (15) months after such termination MainStreet enters into an agreement or consummates a transaction with respect to an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not the same Acquisition Proposal as that referred to above), the Company then MainStreet shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 American the Termination Fee on the date of execution of such agreement (regardless of whether such transaction is consummated before or after the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer termination of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of this Agreement) or the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreementtransaction, as applicable, or (2) Section 9.3(b)(iiif a transaction with respect to an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not the same Acquisition Proposal as that referred to above) or Section 9.3(b)(iv)is consummated otherwise than pursuant to an agreement with MainStreet within eighteen (18) months after the termination of this Agreement, the Company then MainStreet shall pay to Parent an amount equal to American the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after Fee on the date when such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: The agreements contained in paragraph (ib) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will 7.4 shall be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, that without such agreements the parties would not have entered into this Agreement and that, without these agreements, that no such amount constitutes a penalty or liquidated damages in the other party would not enter into event of a breach of this AgreementAgreement by MainStreet or American. Accordingly, if a party If MainStreet or American fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay or cause payment to the other party the amount(s) due under paragraph (b) above at the time specified therein, the party so failing to pay shall pay the costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) incurred by the other party in connection with any action in which such other party prevails, including the filing of any lawsuit, taken to collect payment of such amount(s), together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 amount of any such unpaid amount(s) at a the prime lending rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (prevailing during such period as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) orJournal, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) calculated on a daily basis from the date such payment was amount(s) were required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on paid until the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionactual payment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (American National Bankshares Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Mainstreet Bankshares Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) All transfer, documentary, sales, use, registration and similar Taxes (including all applicable real estate transfer Taxes and stock transfer Taxes) and related fees (including any penalties, interest and additions to Tax) incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be borne 50% by the Buyer, on the one hand, and 50% by the Sellers, on the other hand. The Buyer shall prepare and file all Tax Returns relating to such Taxes. (b) All filing fees pursuant to the pre-merger notifications under the HSR Act shall be borne by the Buyer. (c) The R&W Insurance Policy Premium shall be borne 50% by the Buyer, on the one hand, and 50% by the Sellers, on the other hand. (d) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Section 9.3Agreement, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (i) by this Agreement will the Sellers or the Company (but only up to the time of the Closing and disregarding all such unpaid costs, fees and expenses incurred at the direction of any Buyer Party at the time of, or at, the Closing) shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC Sellers or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Company. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board or (as the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawncase may be) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Buyer Parties shall be paid by the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (Buyer, in each case whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction Closing is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (ce) In The cost of the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) Title Commitment and the costs of the base premium for the Title Policy shall be borne 50% by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e)Sellers, or on one hand, and 50% by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such dateBuyer, on the next preceding date other hand. The costs related to premiums for incremental, extended title insurance coverage and any endorsements (except for any affirmative coverage endorsements required to remove any exception to title that Sellers have agreed to remove in accordance with the last sentence of Section 6.2(e)(i) of this Agreement, the cost of which such a quotation is availableshall be paid by the Sellers) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionshall be paid by the Buyer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Interest Purchase Agreement, Interest Purchase Agreement (Eldorado Resorts, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided otherwise set forth in this Section 9.38.03, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Transactions, including all legal, accounting, financial advisory, consulting and all other fees and expenses of third parties incurred by a Party in connection with the negotiation and effectuation of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions, shall be paid by the party obligation of the respective Party incurring such expense; providedfees and expenses, however, whether or not the Merger is consummated (it being agreed that the costs Company and Parent shall each bear and pay one half of (i) the expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act incurred in connection with the Mergerfiling and printing of the Form S-4 and Proxy Statement included therein and for mailing it to Company Stockholders, will be borne equally by Parent and (ii) all required filing fees under the CompanyHSR Act). (b) In the event that this Agreement is shall be terminated: (i) by (xA) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), 8.01(h) or by the (B) Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i8.01(f), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), ; or (ii) (A) by wire transfer of same day funds Parent or the Company pursuant to an account designated Section 8.01(b) or by Parent, upon the earlier Parent pursuant to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii8.01(d) or Section 9.3(b)(iv8.01(e), (B) at or prior to the Company date of termination, an Acquisition Proposal shall pay to Parent an amount equal have been made known to the Company Termination Fee, which payment or shall be have been made within two business days after directly to the Company Stockholders generally or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention to make an Acquisition Proposal (whether or not conditional or withdrawn) and (C) concurrently with such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, or within 12 months after following such termination, the Company enters into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement to consummate or consummates a transaction contemplated by any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction Acquisition Proposal, then the Company shall pay, or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed cause to be references paid, to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.Parent

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (TTM Technologies Inc), Merger Agreement (Viasystems Group Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in contemplated by this Agreement, including Section 9.39.1(b) hereof, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the Companyexpenses. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: If (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time Directors of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g8.1(c)(i) hereof, (without giving effect ii) the Board of Directors of Parent shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(ii)(A) hereof, (iii) the notice Board of Directors of Parent shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(ii)(B) and cure provisions thereof); or within one year of any such termination a Person shall acquire or beneficially own a majority of the then outstanding shares of Company Common Stock or shall have obtained representation on the Company's Board of Directors or shall enter into a definitive agreement with the Company with respect to an Acquisition Proposal or similar business combination or (iv) by the Company Board of Directors of Parent shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(k8.1(d) due to (I) a material breach of the representations and warranties of the Company set forth in this Agreement or (II) a material breach of, or failure to perform or comply with, any material obligation, agreement or covenant contained in this Agreement, including but not limited to the covenants contained in Article V hereof, by the Company, then in any such case as described in clause (i); then, (ii), (iii) or (iv), the Company shall pay or cause to be paid to Parent (concurrently with the termination of this Agreement in the case of a termination pursuant referred to (1in Section 9.1(b)(i) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parenthereof, upon the earlier to occur consummation of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) Acquisition Proposal or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two similar business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, combination in the case of a termination pursuant referred to (1in Section 9.1(b)(iii) Section 9.3(c)(i)hereof, Parent shall pay to the Company and otherwise not later than two business days after termination of this Agreement) an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%4 million. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Psicor Inc), Merger Agreement (Baxter International Inc)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.38.3, all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Offer, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement will hereby shall be borne and timely paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, howeverwhether or not the Offer or the Merger is consummated, except that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid related to the SEC or under filing of a Notification and Report Form pursuant to the HSR Act in connection with the MergerOffer, will the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby (other than attorneys’ fees, accountants’ fees and related expenses), shall be borne equally and timely paid by Parent and the CompanyParent. (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminatedthat: (i) (xA) by an Acquisition Proposal or intention to make an Acquisition Proposal is made directly to the Company’s shareholders, otherwise publicly disclosed or otherwise communicated to senior management of the Company, the Company Board or a committee thereof, and (B) this Agreement is thereafter terminated by the Company or Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e8.1(b)(ii) (other than if the sole reason the Acceptance Time has not occurred by the Outside Date is because one or more of the conditions set forth in clauses (b) (other than if the failure to satisfy such condition was caused solely by the Company’s breach of this Agreement), (c) or (d) of Exhibit A has not been satisfied or waived prior to the Outside Date), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f8.1(c)(i), then (1) the Company shall pay to Parent by wire transfer of same day funds to the account or accounts designated by Parent or its designee the Expenses within two Business Days after receipt from Parent of documentation supporting such Expenses, and (y2) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction if, concurrently with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known within twelve months after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after any such termination, (x) the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any a definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction with respect to, or the Company Board or any Alternative Transaction committee thereof recommends to the Company’s shareholders, an Acquisition Proposal or (y) an Acquisition Proposal is consummated, the Company shall pay to Parent or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to the account or accounts designated by Parent or such designee the Termination Fee concurrently with the earlier of the entry into such definitive agreement with respect to, recommendation of, or consummation of such Acquisition Proposal; (ii) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h8.1(c)(ii) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i8.1(c)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by Parent, upon Parent or such designee the earlier Termination Fee within two Business Days after such termination; and (iii) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by the Company pursuant to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv8.1(d)(ii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, or its designee by wire transfer of same day funds to an the account or accounts designated by Parent or such designee the Termination Fee concurrently with such termination (as a condition to such termination); it being understood that (x) in no event shall the Company be required to pay the Termination Fee on more than one occasion and (By) $105,000,000, in no event shall the amount of Termination Fee and Expenses to be paid by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into to Parent and any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. designee pursuant to this Section 8.3 exceed $3,395,000.00 in the aggregate. (c) For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%8.3. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due pursuant to this Section 9.3 and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit that results in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3, the first party will pay to the other party interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Trustco Holdings, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Health Fitness Corp /MN/)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.39.03(b), Section 9.03(c), and Section 9.03(d), all costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expense; providedfees or expenses, however, that whether or not the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanyTransactions are consummated. (b) In Kimberly-Clark shall pay to Kenvue the event that this Agreement is terminatedKimberly-Clark Termination Fee if: (i) (x) by the Company Board or the Parent Board Kenvue terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(e9.01(f) (Kimberly-Clark Adverse Recommendation Change), ; provided that if either Kimberly-Clark or by the Parent Board Kenvue terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and 9.01(b)(i) (yOutside Date) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect or Section 9.01(b)(iv) (Failure to the Company has Obtain Kimberly-Clark Stockholder Approval) at any time after Kenvue would have been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled permitted to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g9.01(f) (without giving effect Kimberly-Clark Adverse Recommendation Change), this Agreement shall be deemed terminated pursuant to the notice and cure provisions thereofSection 9.01(f) (Kimberly-Clark Adverse Recommendation Change) for purposes of this Section 9.03(b)(i); or (ivii) by the Company Board (A) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1(k9.01(b)(i) (Outside Date), Section 9.01(b)(iv) (Failure to Obtain Kimberly-Clark Stockholder Approval) or Section 9.01(d) (Kimberly-Clark Terminable Breach), (B) after the date of this Agreement, but prior to the date this Agreement is terminated, a third party has made or announced an intention to make (whether or not conditional) a Kimberly-Clark Takeover Proposal and (C) within twelve months of such termination, (1) Kimberly-Clark or any Kimberly-Clark Subsidiary enters into a definitive Contract with respect to a Kimberly-Clark Takeover Proposal or (2) a Kimberly-Clark Takeover Proposal is consummated (in each case, whether or not such Kimberly-Clark Takeover Proposal is the same Kimberly-Clark Takeover Proposal as the one referenced in clause (B)). For the purposes of this Section 9.03(b)(ii) only, the term “Kimberly-Clark Takeover Proposal” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.02(g) except that all references to “20%” therein shall be deemed to be references to “50%”. (c) Kenvue shall pay to Kimberly-Clark the Kenvue Termination Fee if: (i) Kimberly-Clark terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01(e) (Kenvue Adverse Recommendation Change); thenprovided that if either Kimberly-Clark or Kenvue terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01(b)(i) (Outside Date) or Section 9.01(b)(iii) (Failure to Obtain Kenvue Stockholder Approval) at any time after Kimberly-Clark would have been permitted to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01(e) (Kenvue Adverse Recommendation Change), this Agreement shall be deemed terminated pursuant to Section 9.01(e) (Kenvue Adverse Recommendation Change) for purposes of this Section 9.03(c)(i); or (ii) (A) this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 9.01(b)(i) (Outside Date), Section 9.01(b)(iii) (Failure to Obtain Kenvue Stockholder Approval) or Section 9.01(c) (Kenvue Terminable Breach), (B) after the date of this Agreement, but prior to the date this Agreement is terminated, a third party has made or announced an intention to make (whether or not conditional) a Kenvue Takeover Proposal and (C) within twelve months of such termination, (1) Kenvue or any Kenvue Subsidiary enters into a definitive Contract with respect to a Kenvue Takeover Proposal or (2) a Kenvue Takeover Proposal is consummated (in each case, whether or not such Kenvue Takeover Proposal is the same Kenvue Takeover Proposal as the one referenced in clause (B)). For the purposes of this Section 9.03(c)(ii) only, the term “Kenvue Takeover Proposal” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.03(g) except that all references to “20%” therein shall be deemed to be references to “50%”. (d) Any Termination Fee due under Section 9.03(b) (Kimberly-Clark Termination Fee) or Section 9.03(c) (Kenvue Termination Fee) shall be paid by wire transfer of same-day funds: (i) in the case of a termination pursuant to Section 9.03(b)(i) (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Kimberly-Clark Adverse Recommendation Change Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e9.03(c)(i) (Kenvue Adverse Recommendation Change Termination Fee), or by on the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after third Business Day following the date of termination of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummatedAgreement; orand (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to Section 9.03(b)(ii) (1Tail Termination Fee) or pursuant to Section 9.3(c)(i9.03(c)(ii) (Tail Termination Fee), Parent shall pay to on the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (date of the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier first to occur of the consummation events referred to in Section 9.03(b)(ii)(C) or Section 9.03(c)(ii)(C), as applicable. (e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, (i) in no event shall Kimberly-Clark be obligated to pay the Kimberly-Clark Termination Fee more than once and (ii) in no event shall Kenvue be obligated to pay the Kenvue Termination Fee more than once. (f) Subject in all respects to the parties’ injunction, specific performance and equitable relief rights and related rights set forth in Section 10.08, in the event a Termination Fee becomes due and payable to a party in accordance with this Agreement, the payment of such Alternative Transaction fee and any applicable expenses pursuant to Section 9.03(f) shall be, except in the event of fraud or Willful Breach, the sole and exclusive remedy of such party and its Subsidiaries and any of their respective former, current or future general or limited partners, stockholders, financing sources, managers, members, directors, officers and Affiliates against the other party and its Subsidiaries and any of their respective former, current or future general or limited partners, stockholders, financing sources, managers, members, directors, officers or Affiliates for (i) any loss, liability or damages suffered, directly or indirectly, as a result of the failure of the Transactions to be consummated, (ii) the termination of this Agreement, (iii) any liabilities or obligations arising under this Agreement or (iv) any claims or actions or other losses arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any breach, termination or failure of or under this Agreement. While a party may pursue both a grant of specific performance in accordance with Section 10.08 and the execution payment of the applicable Termination Fee under this Section 9.03, under no circumstances shall such agreementparty be permitted or entitled to receive both a grant of specific performance that results in the Closing and any money damages, including all or any portion of the applicable Termination Fee. (g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement (other than with respect to claims for, or arising out of or in connection with fraud or a Willful Breach of any covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement, or with respect to claims pursuant to the Confidentiality Agreement), the parties agree that each of the Kenvue Termination Fee and the Kimberly-Clark Termination Fee constitute liquidated damages, and not a penalty, in reasonable amounts that will compensate Kenvue or Kimberly-Clark, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to in the Company an amount equal to circumstances in which such fees are payable for the Parent Termination Feeefforts and resources expended and opportunities foregone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which payment shall amounts would otherwise be made within two business days after such termination impossible to calculate with precision. Kenvue and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company Kimberly-Clark acknowledge and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges agree that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 9.03(b) through Section 9.03(d) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Transactions, and that, without these agreements, the other party Kenvue and Kimberly-Clark would not enter have entered into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party either Kenvue or Kimberly-Clark fails to promptly to pay the amounts amount due from such party pursuant to this Section 9.3 9.03(b) (Kimberly-Clark Termination Fee) or Section 9.03(c) (Kenvue Termination Fee), as applicable, and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party commences a suit an Action that results in a judgment against the first party Judgment in its favor for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3such payment, the first party will Kenvue or Kimberly-Clark, as applicable, shall pay to the other party such payment and its costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such Action, together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 amount of such payment from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a the prime rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported published in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) effect on the date such payment was required to be made (through the date such payment was actually received. The parties further agree that this Agreement does not confer upon either Kenvue or if no quotation for threeKimberly-month LIBOR is available for such date, on Clark “a right or obligation with respect to” Kenvue Common Stock within the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses meaning of collectionSection 1234A of the Code.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Kimberly Clark Corp), Merger Agreement (Kenvue Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. (a) Except as provided in this Section 9.3, all costs and Each Party shall pay its own expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expensehereby; provided, however, that (i) if this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 4.5 hereof for any reason other than (A) a termination by the costs Corporation as a result of a material breach on the part of Purchasers of the Purchasers’ representations, warranties or covenants set forth in this Agreement in compliance with Section 4.5(b) or (B) a termination resulting from the failure of the condition provided for in Section 13 of the Purchaser Closing Deliveries Annex, then upon such termination of this Agreement or (ii) if the Closing occurs, then upon such Closing, the Corporation shall pay (or reimburse the applicable Persons hereunder for) the fees and expenses (including fees and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statementlegal counsel, and all filing accountants, consultants and other fees paid to representatives) incurred by the SEC or under the HSR Act Purchasers in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent (a) this Agreement and the Company. consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby; or (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Company Board any amendments or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination waivers (whether or not conditional and whether they become effective) under or not withdrawnin respect of the Governing Documents, this Agreement or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby; provided, however, the amount to be paid or reimbursed pursuant to subsections (a) and (zb) within 12 months after such terminationabove shall not exceed $500,000 in the aggregate (the “Expense Reimbursement”). For the avoidance of doubt, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) Expense Reimbursement by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements, the other party would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party fails promptly to pay the amounts due Corporation pursuant to this Section 9.3 and8.1 shall not (x) be the exclusive right of a Purchaser to advancement of expenses under the Governing Documents or otherwise or (y) limit the Purchasers’ reimbursement of fees and expenses by the Corporation pursuant to any other agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in order the event of litigation relating to obtain such paymentthis Agreement, the other party commences if a suit that results court of competent jurisdiction determines in a judgment against the first party for the amounts set forth in final, nonappealable order that any Party has breached this Section 9.3Agreement, the first party will then such Party shall be liable and pay to the other party interest on nonbreaching Parties the amounts set forth reasonable legal fees such nonbreaching Parties have incurred in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) orconnection with such litigation, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to such amounts) on the date such payment was required to be made (or if no quotation for three-month LIBOR is available for such date, on the next preceding date for which such a quotation is available) plus 250 basis points, and including reasonable fees and related expenses of collectionany appeal therefrom.

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Sources: Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (TriState Capital Holdings, Inc.), Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (TriState Capital Holdings, Inc.)

Fees and Expenses. Except as specifically provided for herein, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such fees or expenses, whether or not such transactions are consummated. (a) Except as provided The Company shall pay to Parent a fee of $45,400,000 (the “Termination Fee”) if: (i) the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(d) or Parent terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f) or Section 8.01(g); (ii) (A) an Alternative Proposal shall have been made to the Company prior to the termination of this Agreement or shall have been publicly disclosed or announced prior to the termination of this Agreement; (B) thereafter this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.01(b)(i), 8.01(b)(iii) or 8.01(e); and (C) within twelve (12) months of such termination, the Company enters into a definitive Contract to consummate an Alternative Proposal or an Alternative Proposal is consummated (in each case, whether or not such Alternative Proposal was the same Alternative Proposal referred to in clause (A)); provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 9.38.03(a)(ii), all costs the references to twenty percent (20%) in the definition of “Alternative Proposal” shall be deemed to be references to fifty percent (50%). Any Termination Fee due under this Section 8.03(a) shall be paid by wire transfer of same-day funds (x) in the case of clause (i) above, on the Business Day immediately following the date of termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(f) or Section 8.01(g) or simultaneously with such termination, in the case of termination pursuant to Section 8.01(d) (and any purported termination pursuant to Section 8.01(d) shall be void and of no force and effect unless and until the Company shall have made such payment) and (y) in the case of clause (ii) above, prior to or substantially concurrently with the first to occur of the events referred to in clause (ii)(C) above. In addition to the foregoing, in the event of termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.01(b)(iii), then the Company shall promptly, but in no event later than three (3) Business Days after such termination, pay Parent (or one or more of its designees) the documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Parent and its Affiliates in connection with this Agreement and the Financing and the other transactions contemplated hereby and thereby up to a maximum amount of $7.0 million, by wire transfer of same-day funds, which amount shall be credited against any Termination Fee that may become payable to Parent pursuant to this Agreement will be paid by the party incurring such expense; provided, however, that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement, and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC or under the HSR Act in connection with the Merger, will be borne equally by Parent and the CompanySection 8.03(a). (b) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the The Company Board or the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(f), acknowledges and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; (ii) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company has been made to the Company or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(d) and the Company Board is not at the time of the Company Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(g) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(k); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(b)(i), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to $150,000,000 (the "Company Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(b)(ii) or Section 9.3(b)(iv), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to the Company Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(b)(iii), the Company shall pay to Parent an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent and (B) $105,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by Parent, if, within 12 months after such termination, the Company enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(b), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (c) In the event that this Agreement is terminated: (i) (x) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(e), or by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(g), and (y) a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn) and (z) within 12 months after such termination, Parent enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated; or (ii) by the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(i) and a proposal for an Alternative Transaction with respect to Parent has been made to Parent or its stockholders or such a proposal or an intention to make such a proposal has been publicly announced or has otherwise become publicly known after the date of this Agreement and prior to such termination (whether or not conditional and whether or not withdrawn); (iii) by the Parent Board or the Company Board pursuant to Section 8.1(c) and the Parent Board is not at the time of the Parent Stockholders Meeting entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(f) (without giving effect to the notice and cure provisions thereof); or (iv) by the Parent Board pursuant to Section 8.1(j); then, in the case of a termination pursuant to (1) Section 9.3(c)(i), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to $90,000,000 (the "Parent Termination Fee"), by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, upon the earlier to occur of the consummation of such Alternative Transaction and the execution of such agreement, as applicable, (2) Section 9.3(c)(ii) or Section 9.3(c)(iv), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the Parent Termination Fee, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination and (3) Section 9.3(c)(iii), Parent shall pay to the Company an amount equal to (A) $45,000,000 within two business days after such termination, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company and (B) $45,000,000, by wire transfer of same day funds to an account designated by the Company, if, within 12 months after such termination, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries enters into any definitive agreement providing for any Alternative Transaction or any Alternative Transaction is consummated. For purposes of this Section 9.3(c), references to 20% in the definition of "Alternative Transaction" will be deemed to be references to 50%. (d) Each party acknowledges agrees that the agreements contained in this Section 9.3 8.03(a) are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Agreement, and that, without these agreements, the other party Parent would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if a party the Company fails promptly to pay the amounts amount due pursuant to this Section 9.3 8.03(a), and, in order to obtain such payment, the other party Parent commences a suit suit, action or other proceeding that results in a judgment against the first party Judgment in its favor for the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3such payment, the first party will Company shall pay to the Parent its costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) in connection with such suit, action or other party proceeding, together with interest on the amounts set forth in this Section 9.3 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR (as reported in The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if not reported therein, in another authoritative source selected by the party entitled to amount of such amounts) on payment from the date such payment was required to be made until the date of payment at a rate per annum equal to the prime interest rate published in The Wall Street Journal on the date such interest begins accruing. In no event shall the Company be obligated to pay the Termination Fee on more than one (1) occasion. (c) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 8.03 to the contrary, in the event that counsel or if no quotation independent accountants for three-month LIBOR is available Parent determine that there exists a material risk that any amounts due to Parent under Section 8.03(a) or (b) would be treated as Nonqualifying Income upon the payment of such amounts to Parent, the amount paid to Parent pursuant to Section 8.03(a) or (b) in any tax year shall not exceed the maximum amount that can be paid to Parent in such year without causing Parent to fail to meet the REIT Requirements for such dateyear, on determined as if the next payment of such amount were Nonqualifying Income as determined by such counsel or independent accountants to Parent. If the amount payable for any tax year under the preceding date for sentence is less than the amount which such a quotation is availablethe Company would otherwise be obligated to pay to Parent pursuant to Section 8.03(a) plus 250 basis pointsor (b) (the “Fee/Expense Amount”), then: (1) the Company shall place the Fee/Expense Amount into an escrow account (the “Fee/Expense Escrow Account”) using an escrow agent and agreement reasonably acceptable to Parent and shall not release any portion thereof to Parent, and Parent shall not be entitled to any such amount, unless and until Parent delivers to the Company, at the sole option of Parent, (i) an opinion (a “Fee/Expense Amount Tax Opinion”) of Parent’s tax counsel to the effect that such amount, if and to the extent paid, would not constitute Nonqualifying Income, (ii) a letter (a “Fee/Expense Amount Accountant’s Letter”) from Parent’s independent accountants indicating the maximum amount that can be paid at that time to Parent without causing Parent to fail to meet the REIT Requirements for any relevant taxable year, or (iii) a private letter ruling issued by the IRS to Parent indicating that the receipt of any Fee/Expense Amount hereunder will not cause Parent to fail to satisfy the REIT Requirements (a “REIT Qualification Ruling” and, collectively with a Fee/Expense Amount Tax Opinion and a Fee/Expense Amount Accountant’s Letter, a “Release Document”); and (2) pending the delivery of a Release Document by Parent to the Company, Parent shall have the right, but not the obligation, to borrow the Fee/Expense Amount from the Escrow Account pursuant to a loan agreement (a “Fee/Expense Loan Agreement”) reasonably acceptable to Parent that (i) requires the Company to lend Parent immediately available cash proceeds in an amount equal to the Fee/Expense Amount (a “Fee/Expense Loan”), and (ii) provides for (A) a commercially reasonable interest rate and commercially reasonable covenants, taking into account the credit standing and profile of Parent or any guarantor of Parent, including reasonable fees Parent, at the time of such Loan, and related expenses of collection(B) a fifteen (15) year maturity with no periodic amortization.

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Sources: Merger Agreement (New Residential Investment Corp.), Merger Agreement (Home Loan Servicing Solutions, Ltd.)