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364-DAY CREDIT AGREEMENT
dated as of
August 8, 2001
among
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.,
The BANKS Listed Herein,
and
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK,
as Agent
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J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES, INC.,
. . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this 364-Day Credit Agreement:
Willkie Farr – SECTION 3.01. Closing. The closing hereunder shall occur upon receipt
by the Agent of the following documents, each dated the Closing Date unless
otherwise indicated:
(a) an opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, counsel for the
Borrower, substantially in the form of Exhibit E-1 hereto and an
opinion of Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, North Carolina counsel for the
Borrower, substantially in _____________
WILLKIE FARR – in whole or in part.
Very truly yours,
[NAME OF BANK]
DATED: BY:
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AUTHORIZED OFFICER
D-2
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EXHIBIT E-1 -- OPINION OF COUNSEL FOR THE BORROWER
OPINION OF
WILLKIE FARR & GALLAGHER
To the Banks and the Agent
Referred to Below
c/o The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Agent
One Chase Manhattan Plaza
New York, New York 10081
Dear Sirs:
_____________
Willkie Farr – under, any
provision of applicable North Carolina law or regulation or of the articles of
incorporation or by-laws of the Borrower.
{PAGE} 84
[Add qualifications, reliance, etc.]
We authorize Willkie Farr & Gallagher, counsel for the Borrower, to
rely upon this opinion in rendering its opinion pursuant to Section 3.01(a) of
the Credit.
Very truly yours,
E-2-2
{ _____________
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Martin Marietta
As referenced in this 364-Day Credit Agreement:
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC – txt
{DESCRIPTION}364-DAY CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED 8/8/01
{TEXT}
{PAGE} 1
EXHIBIT 10.02
$225,000,000
364-DAY CREDIT AGREEMENT
dated as of
August 8, 2001
among
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC .,
The BANKS Listed Herein,
and
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK,
as Agent
----------------------
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES, INC.,
Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
FIRST UNION NATIONAL _____________
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS,
INC – for the Agent
EXHIBIT G - Assignment and Assumption Agreement
EXHIBIT H - Compliance Certificate
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* Borrower to update.
{PAGE} 6
364-DAY CREDIT AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT dated as of August 8, 2001 among MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS,
INC ., the BANKS listed on the signature pages hereof and THE CHASE MANHATTAN
BANK, as Agent.
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.01. Definitions. The following terms, as used herein and _____________
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc – Loan which bears interest at the
Base Rate pursuant to the applicable Notice of Committed Borrowing or Notice of
Interest Rate Election or the provisions of Article 8.
"BORROWER" means Martin Marietta Materials, Inc ., a North Carolina
corporation.
"BORROWER'S LATEST FORM 10-Q" means the Borrower's quarterly report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2001, as filed _____________
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC – PAGE} 63
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year
first above written.
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC .
By:_____________________________________
Title:
Address: 2710 Wycliff Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Facsimile: 919-510-4700
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
By:_____________________________________
Title:
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF
NORTH CAROLINA
By: _____________
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc – Ready mixed
Asphalt
Laydown
Trucking/transportation
Loading/unloading services
S5.11(d)-1
{PAGE} 71
EXHIBIT A-1
COMMITTED NOTE
New York, New York
_________ __, 200_
For value received, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc ., a North Carolina
corporation (the "Borrower"), promises to pay to the order of
______________________ (the "Bank"), for the account of its Applicable Lending
Office, the unpaid principal amount of _____________
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BofA
As referenced in this 364-Day Credit Agreement:
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. – of
August 8, 2001
among
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.,
The BANKS Listed Herein,
and
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK,
as Agent
----------------------
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES, INC.,
Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ,
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK,
and
WACHOVIA BANK, N.A.,
Co-Syndication Agents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS*
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ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.01. Definitions....................................................1
SECTION 1.02. _____________
Bank of America, N.A. – DATE" means the last day of March, June, September and
December in each year, commencing September 30, 2001.
"REFERENCE BANKS" means the principal London offices of First Union
National Bank, Bank of America, N.A. and The Chase Manhattan Bank. "REFERENCE
BANK" means any one of such Reference Banks.
"REGULATION U" means Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, _____________
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. – CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
By:_____________________________________
Title:
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF
NORTH CAROLINA
By:_____________________________________
Name:
Title:
WACHOVIA BANK OF NORTH
CAROLINA, N.A.
By:_____________________________________
Name:
Title:
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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
By:_____________________________________
Name:
Title:
BNP PARIBAS
By:_____________________________________
Name:
Title:
BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST
COMPANY
By:_____________________________________
Name:
Title:
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By:_____________________________________
Name:
Title:
By: _____________
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BNY
As referenced in this 364-Day Credit Agreement:
Bank of New York – average of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the
Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers on such day, as
published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on the Domestic Business Day
next succeeding such day, provided that (i) if such day is not a Domestic
Business Day, the Federal Funds Rate for such day shall be _____________
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Chase Manhattan
As referenced in this 364-Day Credit Agreement:
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, – TEXT}
{PAGE} 1
EXHIBIT 10.02
$225,000,000
364-DAY CREDIT AGREEMENT
dated as of
August 8, 2001
among
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.,
The BANKS Listed Herein,
and
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK,
as Agent
----------------------
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES, INC.,
Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK,
and
WACHOVIA BANK, N.A.,
Co-Syndication Agents
{ _____________
CHASE MANHATTAN
BANK, – to update.
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364-DAY CREDIT AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT dated as of August 8, 2001 among MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS,
INC., the BANKS listed on the signature pages hereof and THE CHASE MANHATTAN
BANK, as Agent.
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.01. Definitions. The following terms, as used herein and in
any Exhibit or Schedule hereto, have the following meanings:
"ABSOLUTE RATE AUCTION" _____________
Chase Manhattan Bank – Person or to direct or cause the
direction of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the
ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
"AGENT" means The Chase Manhattan Bank in its capacity as
administrative agent for the Banks hereunder, and its successor or successors in
such capacity.
"AGREEMENT" means this 364-Day Credit Agreement as it may be amended
_____________
Chase
Manhattan Bank – for employees of
any member of the ERISA Group.
"PRICING SCHEDULE" means the Schedule attached hereto identified as
such.
"PRIME RATE" means the rate of interest publicly announced by The Chase
Manhattan Bank in New York City from time to time as its Prime Rate.
"PRINCIPAL PROPERTY" means, at any time, any manufacturing facility
that is located in the United States, is owned _____________
Chase Manhattan Bank. – June, September and
December in each year, commencing September 30, 2001.
"REFERENCE BANKS" means the principal London offices of First Union
National Bank, Bank of America, N.A. and The Chase Manhattan Bank. "REFERENCE
BANK" means any one of such Reference Banks.
"REGULATION U" means Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, as in effect from time _____________
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This Acquisition Agreement (this Agreement) is made and entered into as of December 7, 2003, by and between DENISON INTERNATIONAL PLC, a public limited company organized under the laws of England and Wales (the Company), and PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION, an Ohio corporation (Purchaser). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, the respective Boards of Directors of the Company and Purchaser have each determined that it is in the best interests of their respective shareholders for Purchaser to acquire the Company upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein; WHEREAS, in furtherance thereof, it is proposed that Purchaser will make cash tender offers to acquire all of the issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares, $0.01 par value, of the Company (the Ordinary Shares), including those represented by American Depositary Shares (ADSs), and all of the issued and outstanding A Ordinary Shares, 8.00 par value, of the Company (the A Ordinary Shares and, together with the Ordinary Shares and the ADSs, the Shares), each in return for the payment by Purchaser of an amount equal to $24.00 per Share or such higher price as may be paid in the Offer (the Per Share Amount), in each case net to the seller in cash (the cash tender offers for the Ordinary Shares, including those represented by ADSs, and the A Ordinary Shares in accordance with the terms of this Agreement are hereinafter collectively referred to as the Offer); WHEREAS, also in furtherance thereof, the respective Boards of Directors of the Company and Purchaser have each approved the Offer in accordance with the laws of England and Wales and the State of Ohio, respectively, and the provisions of this Agreement; WHEREAS, pursuant to the resolutions adopted at the Meeting (as hereinafter defined), the Board of Directors of the Company has unanimously recommended the acceptance of the Offer to the holders of the Shares; WHEREAS, as an inducement and a condition to Purchasers entering into this Agreement, contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, certain shareholders of the Company holding in the aggregate not less than 90% of the outstanding A Ordinary Shares have entered into Tender Agreements with Purchaser (the Tender Agreements), pursuant to which each such shareholder has, among other things, agreed to tender all of its Shares in the Offer; and WHEREAS, the Company and Purchaser desire to make certain representations, warranties and agreements in connection with, and establish various conditions precedent to, the transactions contemplated hereby.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE I. TENDER OFFER AND SQUEEZE-OUT 1.1. The Offer. (a) Provided that this Agreement shall not have been terminated in accordance with Section 6.1 hereof and none of the events set forth in Annex I hereto shall have occurred and are existing, Purchaser or a direct or indirect subsidiary thereof shall commence (within the meaning of Rule 14d-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder (the Securities Exchange Act)) the Offer as promptly as practicable following the public announcement of the execution of this Agreement, but in no event later than ten (10) business days following the execution of this Agreement, and shall use all reasonable commercial efforts to consummate the Offer. The obligation of Purchaser to accept for payment any Shares tendered in the Offer shall be subject to the satisfaction of only those conditions set forth in Annex I hereto. Except as set forth in Section 1.1(b) below, Purchaser expressly reserves the right to waive any such condition or to increase the Per Share Amount. The Per Share Amount shall be net to each seller in cash, subject to reduction only for any applicable federal back-up withholding or stock transfer taxes payable by such seller. The Company agrees that no Shares held by the Company or any of its subsidiaries will be tendered to Purchaser pursuant to the Offer. (b) Without the prior written consent of the Company, Purchaser shall not (i) decrease the Per Share Amount or change the form of consideration payable in the Offer, (ii) decrease the number of Shares sought, (iii) except as expressly set forth in Annex I hereto, amend or waive satisfaction of the Minimum Condition (as defined in Annex I hereto) or (iv) impose additional conditions to the Offer or amend any other term of the Offer in any manner adverse to the holders of Shares. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer, Purchaser will accept for payment and purchase, as soon as permitted under the terms of the Offer, all Shares validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. (c) The Offer shall be made by means of an offer to purchase (the Offer to Purchase) having only the conditions set forth in Annex I hereto. As soon as practicable on the date the Offer is commenced, Purchaser shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO (together with all amendments and supplements thereto, the Schedule TO) with respect to the Offer that will comply in all material respects with the provisions of, and satisfy in all material respects the requirements of, such Schedule TO and all applicable securities laws and will contain (including as an exhibit) or incorporate by reference the Offer to Purchase and forms of the related letter of transmittal, form of acceptance and summary advertisement (which documents, together with any supplements or amendments thereto, and any other SEC schedule or form which is filed in connection with the Offer and related transactions, are referred to collectively herein as the Offer Documents). Each of Purchaser and the Company agrees promptly to correct any information provided by it for use in the Schedule TO or the Offer Documents if and to the extent that it shall have become false or misleading in any material respect and to supplement the information provided by it specifically for use in the Schedule TO or the Offer Documents to include any information that shall become necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, and Purchaser further agrees to take all steps necessary to cause the Schedule TO, as so corrected or supplemented, to be filed with the SEC -2-
and the Offer Documents, as so corrected or supplemented, to be disseminated to holders of Shares, in each case, as and to the extent required by applicable securities laws. The Company and its counsel shall be given a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on any Offer Documents and any amendments thereto before they are filed with the SEC. Purchaser shall provide the Company and its legal counsel with any comments that Purchaser or its legal counsel may receive from the SEC or its staff with respect to the Schedule TO promptly after receipt of such comments and shall consult with the Company and its legal counsel prior to responding to any comments. (d) The Offer to Purchase shall provide for an initial expiration date and time of 8:00 a.m., New York City time, on the twenty-first (21) business day (as defined in Rule 14d-1 under the Securities Exchange Act) following the date of commencement. Purchaser agrees that it shall not (x) subject to Purchasers right to terminate this Agreement and the Offer in accordance with the terms of Section 6.1 and Annex I hereof, terminate or withdraw the Offer, or (y) extend the expiration date of the Offer except that Purchaser may, without the consent of the Company, (i) extend the Offer (with each extension being for a period of not more than ten (10) business days) if at the expiration date of the Offer the conditions to the Offer described in Annex I hereto shall not have been satisfied or earlier waived; provided, however, that, if, and for so long as, all the conditions to the Offer described in Annex I hereto have been satisfied or waived other than the conditions set forth in clauses (ii) and/or (iii) of the preamble of Annex I, Purchaser shall be required to extend the expiration date of the Offer until the earlier of the date on which the Shares are accepted for payment as permitted under the terms of the Offer or the date on which this Agreement and the Offer is terminated in accordance with Section 6.1 or Annex I hereof, respectively; (ii) extend the Offer for any period required by any rule, regulation, interpretation or position of the SEC or the staff thereof or (iii) after the acceptance of and payment for the Shares pursuant to the Offer, extend the Offer for a further period of time by means of a subsequent offering period under Rule 14d-11 promulgated under the Exchange Act of not more than twenty (20) business days. 1.2. Company Action. (a) The Company hereby approves of and consents to the Offer and represents and warrants that the Board of Directors of the Company, at a meeting duly called and held on December 7, 2003 (the Meeting), at which all of the Directors were present (either in person or via tele-conference), unanimously (i) approved and adopted this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including the Offer and the Acquisition, (ii) recommended that the stockholders of the Company accept the Offer and tender their Shares pursuant to the Offer, and (iii) determined that this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including the Offer and the Acquisition, are fair to, and in the best interests of, the stockholders of the Company. Lazard Freres & Co. LLC (Lazard) has delivered to the Board of Directors of the Company its opinion that the Per Share Amount to be paid to the holders of Shares in the Offer is fair, from a financial point of view, to such holders. Subject to the provisions of Section 4.7(b), the Company hereby consents to the inclusion in the Offer Documents of the recommendation of the Board of Directors of Company in favor of the Offer. (b) The Company shall file with the SEC, as promptly as practicable after the filing by Purchaser of the Schedule TO with respect to the Offer, a Tender Offer Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 (together with any amendments or supplements thereto, the Schedule 14D-9) that will comply in all material respects with the
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
Willkie Farr – Marysville, OH 43040
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
Telecopy: (937) 642-3738
with a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Attention: Laurence D. Weltman,
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Parker-Hannifin
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
PARKER-HANNIFIN – dex1.htm ACQUISITION AGREEMENT, DATED DECEMBER 7, 2003
Exhibit (D)(1)
DENISON INTERNATIONAL PLC
and
PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
Dated as of December 7, 2003
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ARTICLE PARKER-HANNIFIN – a public limited company organized under the laws of England and Wales (the Company), and PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION, an Ohio corporation (Purchaser).
W I T N E S S E T
Parker-Hannifin – 9QQ
Attention: Charles McKenna, Esq.
Telecopy: 44-207-330-9999
(ii) if to Purchaser, to:
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
6035 Parkland Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
-37-
Attention: General Counsel
Telecopy: (216) 896-
PARKER-HANNIFIN – and delivered by their respective duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.
PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
By:
/S/ DONALD E. WASHKEWICZ
Name: Donald E. Washkewicz
Title: President and Chief
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Jones Day
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
Jones Day – Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
-37-
Attention: General Counsel
Telecopy: (216) 896-4027
with copies to:
Jones Day
North Point
901 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114-1190
Attention: Patrick J. Leddy, Esq.
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Denison International plc
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DENISON INTERNATIONAL PLC
and
PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
Dated as of December 7, 2003
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ARTICLE I. TENDER OFFER AND SQUEEZE-OUT
2
1.1.
The Offer
2
1.2.
. . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
Willkie Farr – by like notice):
(i) if to the Company, to:
Denison International plc
14249 Industrial Parkway
Marysville, OH 43040
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
Telecopy: (937) 642-3738
with a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Attention: Laurence D. Weltman, Esq.
Telecopy: 212-728-8111
and
Allen & Overy
One New Change
London
EC4M 9QQ
_____________
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Jones Day
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
Jones Day – Telecopy: 44-207-330-9999
(ii) if to Purchaser, to:
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
6035 Parkland Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
-37-
Attention: General Counsel
Telecopy: (216) 896-4027
with copies to:
Jones Day
North Point
901 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114-1190
Attention: Patrick J. Leddy, Esq.
Telecopy: (216) 579-0212
and
Eversheds LLP
Senator House
85 Queen Victoria Street
London EC4V _____________
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DENISON INTERNATIONAL PLC
and
PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
Dated as of December 7, 2003
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ARTICLE I. TENDER OFFER AND SQUEEZE-OUT
5
1.1.
The Offer
5
1.2.
. . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
Willkie Farr – by like notice):
(i) if to the Company, to:
Denison International plc
14249 Industrial Parkway
Marysville, OH 43040
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
Telecopy: (937) 642-3738
with a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Attention: Laurence D. Weltman, Esq.
Telecopy: 212-728-8111
and
Allen & Overy
One New Change
London
EC4M 9QQ
_____________
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Jones Day
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
Jones Day – Telecopy: 44-207-330-9999
(ii) if to Purchaser, to:
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
6035 Parkland Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
-37-
Attention: General Counsel
Telecopy: (216) 896-4027
with copies to:
Jones Day
North Point
901 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114-1190
Attention: Patrick J. Leddy, Esq.
Telecopy: (216) 579-0212
and
Eversheds LLP
Senator House
85 Queen Victoria Street
London EC4V _____________
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Exhibit (a)(13)
EXECUTION VERSION
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
THIS ACQUISITION AGREEMENT dated January 29, 2006,
B E T W E E N:
3128012 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED, a company incorporated under the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia (Purchaser)
- and -
FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS INC., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada (Fairmont)
THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES THAT in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged), the parties . . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
Willkie Farr – to (which shall not constitute notice):
Hotel Capital Advisers, Inc.
60 East 42nd Street
Suite 962
New York, New York 10165
Attention: Charles Henry
Facsimile: (212) 599-5161
and to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
USA
Attention:
Thomas M. Cerabino
Telephone:
(212) 728-8208
Facsimile:
(212) 728-9208
- 57 -
E-mail:
tcerabino@willkie.com
_____________
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BNY
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
Bank of New York, – i) it is a party to an indenture, dated as of December 8, 2003 (as supplemented and amended in accordance with the terms thereof, the Indenture), with The Bank of New York, as trustee, under which the Fairmont Convertible Notes have been issued, (ii) the Conversion Rate (as defined in the Indenture), as of the date hereof, is 26.5041, and ( _____________
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JPMorgan Chase
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
JPMorgan Chase Bank, – Purchaser's obligations hereunder in an aggregate amount of up to $75 million (the Sponsor Guarantees), and (c) an executed commitment letter (the Commitment Letter) from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPM) pursuant to which JPM has committed to provide Purchaser and certain existing or future subsidiaries of Purchaser with financing in an aggregate amount of $ _____________
dt 1405732
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UBS Securities
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
UBS Securities LLC – of Fairmont has unanimously approved the Arrangement and the execution and performance of this Agreement. The Special Committee and the Board of Directors of Fairmont have received Fairness Opinions from UBS Securities LLC , Avington International and Scotia Capital Inc (collectively, the Financial Advisors).
Promptly following receipt of the written Fairness Opinions, Fairmont shall provide a complete copy of the Fairness _____________
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Skadden
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
Skadden, Arps – 1E6
Attention:
Blair Cowper-Smith and Philip C. Moore
Telephone:
(416) 601-7988/(416) 601-7916
Facsimile:
(416) 868-0673
E-Mail:
bsmith@mccarthy.ca/pmoore@mccarthy.ca
and to:
Skadden, Arps , Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
4 Times Square
New York, NY 10036
USA
Attention:
Morris J. Kramer and David J. Friedman
Telephone:
(212) 735-2700/(212) 735-2218
Facsimile:
( _____________
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DENISON INTERNATIONAL PLC
and
PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
Dated as of December 7, 2003
<PAGE>
TABLE OF CONTENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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<S> . . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
Willkie Farr – by like notice):
(i) if to the Company, to:
Denison International plc
14249 Industrial Parkway
Marysville, OH 43040
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
Telecopy: (937) 642-3738
with a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Attention: Laurence D. Weltman, Esq.
Telecopy: 212-728-8111
and
Allen & Overy
One New Change
London
EC4M 9QQ
Attention: Charles _____________
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Allen & Overy
As referenced in this Acquisition Agreement:
Allen & Overy – Officer
Telecopy: (937) 642-3738
with a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Attention: Laurence D. Weltman, Esq.
Telecopy: 212-728-8111
and
Allen & Overy
One New Change
London
EC4M 9QQ
Attention: Charles McKenna, Esq.
Telecopy: 44-207-330-9999
(ii) if to Purchaser, to:
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
6035 Parkland Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
- _____________
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AGENCY AGREEMENT
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY FAIRFIELD FUTURES FUND L.P.
(A NEW YORK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
April 15, 2002
Salomon Smith Barney Inc.
390 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10013
Re: Salomon Smith Barney Fairfield Futures Fund L.P.
Gentlemen:
Smith Barney Futures Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
(the "General Partner"), has caused Salomon Smith Barney . . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Agency Agreement:
Willkie
Farr – Partnership and the General Partner of their obligations under this Agency
Agreement and to the following additional conditions:
(a) At the Closing, you will have received the favorable opinion of Willkie
Farr & Gallagher, counsel to the General Partner and the Partnership, dated the
Closing date and in form and substance satisfactory to you and your counsel, to
the effect that:
(i) _____________
Willkie Farr – and adversely affect the condition (financial or other), business or
prospects of the General Partner or the Partnership.
(b) At the Closing, you will have received a tax opinion of Willkie Farr &
Gallagher, dated the Closing date and confirming its opinion set forth under
"Federal Income Tax Aspects" in the Memorandum.
(c) At the Closing you will receive a certificate, dated _____________
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Citibank
As referenced in this Agency Agreement:
Citibank, N.A. – accordance with the terms of
the Escrow Agreement entered into with the Escrow Agent. During the continuous
offering the general partner may elect to hold subscription proceeds at its
affiliate, Citibank, N.A. If the general partner elects to hold subscription
proceeds at Citibank, N.A., it will notify you promptly.
Section 3. Your Representations and Warranties.
You represent and warrant to _____________
Citibank, N.A. – Agent. During the continuous
offering the general partner may elect to hold subscription proceeds at its
affiliate, Citibank, N.A. If the general partner elects to hold subscription
proceeds at Citibank, N.A. , it will notify you promptly.
Section 3. Your Representations and Warranties.
You represent and warrant to and for the benefit of the Partnership and the
General Partner that:
(a) _____________
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JPMorgan Chase
As referenced in this Agency Agreement:
JPMorgan Chase Bank, – order, rule or
regulation applicable to it of any court or any governmental body or
administrative agency having jurisdiction over it.
(x) A separate escrow account will be opened at JPMorgan Chase Bank, New
York, New York (the "Escrow Agent") and maintained for all funds received from
subscribers for Units. All payments received from persons desiring to purchase
Units will be deposited _____________
JPMorgan Chase Bank – filing and/or recordation of the Certificate of
Limited Partnership and any Amended Certificate.
The Partnership will reimburse you for such expenses plus interest at the
prime rate quoted by JPMorgan Chase Bank over the first 24 months after trading
commences. The Partnership will pay its ongoing legal, accounting, filing,
reporting, and data processing fees which are estimated at approximately $75,000
annually. _____________
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Salomon
As referenced in this Agency Agreement:
Salomon Smith Barney Inc – DESCRIPTION}EXHIBIT 10.3 AGENCY AGREEMENT
{TEXT}
AGENCY AGREEMENT
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY FAIRFIELD FUTURES FUND L.P.
(A NEW YORK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
April 15, 2002
Salomon Smith Barney Inc .
390 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10013
Re: Salomon Smith Barney Fairfield Futures Fund L.P.
Gentlemen:
Smith Barney Futures Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
(the " _____________
Salomon Smith Barney Inc – Section 11. Notices and Authority to Act.
All communications herein shall be in writing and, if sent to you, will be
mailed, delivered or telegraphed and confirmed to you at:
Salomon Smith Barney Inc .
390 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10013
Attention: David J. Vogel
or if sent to the General Partner, will be mailed, delivered or telegraphed and
confirmed to the _____________
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC – SMITH BARNEY FUTURES MANAGEMENT LLC
By: /s/ David J. Vogel
Name: David J. Vogel
Title: President and Director
Confirmed, accepted and agreed to as of the date first
above written.
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC .
By: /s/ David J. Vogel
Name: David J. Vogel
Title: President
{PAGE}
APPENDIX I
Blue Sky Survey
{/TEXT}
{/DOCUMENT} _____________
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AGENCY AGREEMENT
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY AAA ENERGY FUND L.P. II
(A NEW YORK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
May 31, 2002
Salomon Smith Barney Inc.
390 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10013
Re: Salomon Smith Barney AAA Energy Fund L.P. II
--------------------------------------------
Gentlemen:
Smith Barney Futures Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
(the "General Partner" . . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Agency Agreement:
Willkie
Farr – and the General Partner of their obligations under this Agency
Agreement and to the following additional conditions:
{PAGE}
(a) At the Closing, you will have received the favorable opinion of Willkie
Farr & Gallagher, counsel to the General Partner and the Partnership, dated the
Closing date and in form and substance satisfactory to you and your counsel, to
the effect that:
(i) _____________
Willkie Farr – and adversely affect the condition (financial or other), business or
prospects of the General Partner or the Partnership.
(b) At the Closing, you will have received a tax opinion of Willkie Farr &
Gallagher, dated the Closing date and confirming its opinion set forth under
"Federal Income Tax Aspects" in the Memorandum.
(c) At the Closing you will receive a certificate, dated _____________
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Citibank
As referenced in this Agency Agreement:
Citibank, N.A. – accordance with the terms of
the Escrow Agreement entered into with the Escrow Agent. During the continuous
offering the General Partner may elect to hold subscription proceeds at its
affiliate, Citibank, N.A. , in which case the General Partner will notify you
promptly and provide you with details of the new account.
{PAGE}
Section 3. Your Representations and Warranties.
You represent and _____________
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JPMorgan Chase
As referenced in this Agency Agreement:
JPMorgan Chase Bank, – order, rule or
regulation applicable to it of any court or any governmental body or
administrative agency having jurisdiction over it.
(x) A separate escrow account will be opened at JPMorgan Chase Bank, New
York, New York (the "Escrow Agent") and maintained for all funds received from
subscribers for Units. All payments received from persons desiring to purchase
Units will be deposited _____________
JPMorgan Chase Bank – filing and/or recordation of the Certificate of
Limited Partnership and any Amended Certificate.
The Partnership will reimburse you for such expenses plus interest at the
prime rate quoted by JPMorgan Chase Bank over the first 12 months after trading
commences. The Partnership will pay its ongoing legal, accounting, filing,
reporting, and data processing fees which are estimated at approximately $75,000
annually. _____________
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Salomon
As referenced in this Agency Agreement:
Salomon Smith Barney Inc – txt
{DESCRIPTION}AAA MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
{TEXT}
AGENCY AGREEMENT
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY AAA ENERGY FUND L.P. II
(A NEW YORK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
May 31, 2002
Salomon Smith Barney Inc .
390 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10013
Re: Salomon Smith Barney AAA Energy Fund L.P. II
--------------------------------------------
Gentlemen:
Smith Barney Futures Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
( _____________
Salomon Smith Barney Inc – Section 11. Notices and Authority to Act.
All communications herein shall be in writing and, if sent to you, will be
mailed, delivered or telegraphed and confirmed to you at:
Salomon Smith Barney Inc .
390 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10013
Attention: David J. Vogel
or if sent to the General Partner, will be mailed, delivered or telegraphed and
confirmed to the _____________
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC – Director
SMITH BARNEY FUTURES MANAGEMENT LLC
By: __/s/ David J. Vogel
David J. Vogel
President and Director
Confirmed, accepted and agreed to as of the date first above written.
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC .
By: _/s/ David J. Vogel
David Vogel
Managing Director
{/TEXT}
{/DOCUMENT} _____________
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AGENCY AGREEMENT
CITIGROUP FAIRFIELD FUTURES FUND L.P. II
(A NEW YORK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
January 12, 2004
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
399 Park Avenue - 7th floor
New York, New York 10022
Re: Citigroup Fairfield Futures Fund L.P. II
Gentlemen:
Citigroup Managed Futures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the
"General Partner"), has caused Citigroup Fairfield Futures Fund L.P. II ( . . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Agency Agreement:
Willkie
Farr – Partnership and the General Partner of their obligations under this Agency
Agreement and to the following additional conditions:
(a) At the Closing, you will have received the favorable opinion of Willkie
Farr & Gallagher LLP, counsel to the General Partner and the Partnership, dated
the Closing date and in form and substance satisfactory to you and your counsel,
to the effect _____________
Willkie Farr – and adversely affect the condition (financial or other), business or
prospects of the General Partner or the Partnership.
(b) At the Closing, you will have received a tax opinion of Willkie Farr &
Gallagher LLP, dated the Closing date and confirming its opinion set forth under
"U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations" in the Memorandum.
(c) At the Closing you will _____________
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Citibank
As referenced in this Agency Agreement:
Citibank, N.A. – accordance with the terms of
the Escrow Agreement entered into with the Escrow Agent. During the continuous
offering the general partner may elect to hold subscription proceeds at its
affiliate, Citibank, N.A. If the general partner elects to hold subscription
proceeds at Citibank, N.A., it will notify you promptly.
Section 3. Your Representations and Warranties.
You represent and warrant to _____________
Citibank, N.A. – Agent. During the continuous
offering the general partner may elect to hold subscription proceeds at its
affiliate, Citibank, N.A. If the general partner elects to hold subscription
proceeds at Citibank, N.A. , it will notify you promptly.
Section 3. Your Representations and Warranties.
You represent and warrant to and for the benefit of the Partnership and the
General Partner that:
(a) _____________
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Citigroup Global
As referenced in this Agency Agreement:
Citigroup Global Markets Inc –
EXHIBIT 10.3
AGENCY AGREEMENT
CITIGROUP FAIRFIELD FUTURES FUND L.P. II
(A NEW YORK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
January 12, 2004
Citigroup Global Markets Inc .
399 Park Avenue - 7th floor
New York, New York 10022
Re: Citigroup Fairfield Futures Fund L.P. II
Gentlemen:
Citigroup Managed Futures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the
" _____________
Citigroup Global Markets Inc – Section 11. Notices and Authority to Act.
All communications herein shall be in writing and, if sent to you, will be
mailed, delivered or telegraphed and confirmed to you at:
Citigroup Global Markets Inc .
399 Park Avenue - 7th floor
New York, New York 10022
Attention: David J. Vogel
-10-
or if sent to the General Partner, will be mailed, delivered or telegraphed and
_____________
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC – Vogel
------------------
David J. Vogel
President
CITIGROUP MANAGED FUTURES LLC
By: /s/ David J. Vogel
------------------
David J. Vogel
President
Confirmed, accepted and agreed to as of the
date first above written.
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC .
By: /s/ David J. Vogel
Name:
Title:
-12-
_____________
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JPMorgan Chase
As referenced in this Agency Agreement:
JPMorgan Chase Bank, – order, rule or
regulation applicable to it of any court or any governmental body or
administrative agency having jurisdiction over it.
(x) A separate escrow account will be opened at JPMorgan Chase Bank, New
York, New York (the "Escrow Agent") and maintained for all funds received from
subscribers for Units. All payments received from persons desiring to purchase
Units will be deposited _____________
JPMorgan Chase Bank – filing and/or recordation of the Certificate of
Limited Partnership and any Amended Certificate.
The Partnership will reimburse you for such expenses plus interest at the
prime rate quoted by JPMorgan Chase Bank over the first 24 months after trading
commences. The Partnership will pay its ongoing legal, accounting, filing,
reporting, and data processing fees which are estimated at approximately $75,000
annually. _____________
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION
BY AND AMONG
VERITAS SOFTWARE CORPORATION VICTORY MERGER SUB, INC. AND
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, INC. DATED AS OF MARCH 29, 2000
{PAGE}
TABLE OF CONTENTS
{TABLE} {CAPTION} PAGE ---- {S} {C} AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION..................... 1
ARTICLE I THE MERGER............................................... 1 1.1 The Merger.................................................. 1 1.2 Effective Time; Closing..................................... 1 1.3 Effect of the Merger........................................ 2 1.4 Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of Surviving Corporation................................................. 2 1.5 Effect on Capital Stock..................................... 2 1.6 Surrender of Certificates................................... 4 1.7 No Further Ownership Rights in Seagate Common Stock......... 6 1.8 Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates...................... 6 1.9 Tax Consequences............................................ 6 1.10 Taking of Necessary Action; Further Action.................. 7 1.11 Definitions................................................. 7 1.12 Dissenting Shares........................................... 10
ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SEAGATE............... 11 2.1 Organization; Good Standing................................. 11 2.2 Charter Documents........................................... 11 2.3 Capital Structure........................................... 11 2.4 Authority................................................... 12 2.5 Conflicts................................................... 13 2.6 Consents.................................................... 13 2.7 SEC Filings; Financial Statements........................... 13 2.8 Liabilities................................................. 14 2.9 Absence of Material Adverse Effect on Seagate............... 14 2.10 Compliance.................................................. 14 2.11 Permits..................................................... 15 2.12 Litigation.................................................. 15 2.13 Brokers' and Finders' Fees.................................. 15 2.14 Absence of Liens and Encumbrances........................... 15 2.15 Statements; Registration Statement; Proxy Statement/Prospectus........................................ 15 2.16 Board Approval.............................................. 16 2.17 State Takeover Statutes..................................... 16 2.18 Fairness Opinion............................................ 16 2.19 Veritas Common Stock........................................ 16 2.20 Intercompany Transactions................................... 16 2.21 Taxes....................................................... 16 2.22 Code Section 897 Company.................................... 16
ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF VERITAS AND MERGER SUB............................................................... 17 3.1 Organization; Good Standing................................. 17 3.2 Charter Documents........................................... 17 3.3 Capital Structure........................................... 17 3.4 Authority................................................... 17 3.5 Conflicts................................................... 18 {/TABLE}
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{TABLE} {CAPTION} PAGE ---- {S} {C} 3.6 Consents.................................................... 18 3.7 SEC Filings; Veritas Financial Statements................... 18 3.8 Absence of Certain Changes or Events........................ 19 3.9 Litigation.................................................. 19 3.10 Brokers' and Finders' Fees.................................. 19 3.11 Statements; Registration Statement; Proxy Statement/Prospectus........................................ 19 3.12 Board Approval.............................................. 20 3.13 Fairness Opinion............................................ 20 3.14 Merger Sub Operations....................................... 20
ARTICLE IV CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS.............. 20 4.1 Conduct of Business......................................... 20 4.2 No Amendment to OD Documents................................ 20 4.3 Waivers and Releases........................................ 20
ARTICLE V ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS.................................... 21 5.1 Proxy Statement/Prospectus; Registration Statement; Other Filings..................................................... 21 5.2 Stockholder Meetings........................................ 22 5.3 Confidentiality............................................. 23 5.4 No Solicitation............................................. 23 5.5 Public Disclosure........................................... 25 5.6 Legal Requirements.......................................... 25 5.7 Notification of Certain Matters............................. 25 5.8 Commercially Reasonable Efforts and Further Assurances...... 25 5.9 Indemnification............................................. 26 5.10 Tax-Free Reorganization..................................... 26 5.11 Nasdaq Listing.............................................. 27 5.12 Seagate Affiliate Agreement................................. 27 5.13 Regulatory Filings; Reasonable Efforts...................... 27 5.14 Access to Information....................................... 27 5.15 TRA Matters................................................. 27
ARTICLE VI CONDITIONS TO THE MERGER................................ 29 6.1 Conditions to Obligations of Each Party to Effect the Merger...................................................... 29 6.2 Additional Conditions to Obligations of Seagate............. 30 6.3 Additional Conditions to the Obligations of Veritas and Merger Sub.................................................. 30
ARTICLE VII TERMINATION, FEES AND EXPENSES; AMENDMENT AND WAIVER... 31 7.1 Termination................................................. 31 7.2 Notice of Termination; Effect of Termination................ 33 7.3 Fees and Expenses........................................... 34 7.4 Amendment................................................... 35 7.5 Extension; Waiver........................................... 35
ARTICLE VIII GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................... 35 8.1 Non-Survival of Representations and Warranties.............. 35 8.2 Notices..................................................... 35 {/TABLE}
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{TABLE} {CAPTION} PAGE ---- {S} {C} 8.3 Certain Interpretations..................................... 37 8.4 Counterparts................................................ 37 8.5 Entire Agreement............................................ 38 8.6 Severability................................................ 38 8.7 Other Remedies; Specific Performance........................ 38 8.8 Governing Law............................................... 38 8.9 Rules of Construction....................................... 38 8.10 Assignment.................................................. 38 8.11 Waiver of Jury Trial........................................ 38 {/TABLE}
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of March 29, 2000 among VERITAS Software Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Veritas"), Victory Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Veritas ("Merger Sub"), and Seagate Technology, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Seagate").
RECITALS
A. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement and in accordance with the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware ("Delaware Law"), Veritas and Seagate have agreed to enter into a business combination transaction pursuant to which Merger Sub will merge with and into Seagate (the "Merger").
B. The Boards of Directors of Veritas and Merger Sub (i) have determined that the Merger is fair to, advisable and in the best interests of, Veritas, Merger Sub and their stockholders, (ii) have approved this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and (iii) have determined to recommend approval of the Merger. In addition, the Board of Directors of Veritas has determined to recommend approval of, to the extent not previously authorized, an amendment to Veritas' Certificate of Incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of Veritas common stock from 500,000,000 to an additional amount sufficient to permit the issuance of Veritas Common Stock contemplated hereby (the "Share Increase").
C. The Board of Directors of Seagate (i) has determined that the Merger is fair to, advisable and in the best interests of, Seagate and its stockholders, (ii) has approved this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and (iii) has determined to recommend the approval of this Agreement and the Merger by the stockholders of Seagate.
D. Veritas, Merger Sub and Seagate intend, by entering into this Agreement, to adopt a plan of "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, and the covenants, promises and representations set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged and accepted, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
THE MERGER
1.1 The Merger. At the Effective Time (as defined in Section 1.2 hereof), and upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement and in accordance with the applicable provisions of Delaware Law, Merger Sub shall be merged with and into Seagate, the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub shall cease and Seagate shall continue as the surviving corporation. Seagate as the surviving corporation after the Merger is hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Surviving Corporation."
1.2 Effective Time; Closing. As soon as practicable on or after the Closing Date (as defined in this Section 1.2), and upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, the parties hereto shall cause the Merger to be consummated by filing a
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As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization:
Willkie Farr – Veritas and Seagate shall each have received
substantially identical written opinions from their respective counsels,
Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional
Corporation, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory Willkie Farr – Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile: 650-526-2581
Telephone: 650-335-8000
with a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
Attention: Michael A. Schwartz
Facsimile:
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Gadzoox
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization:
Gadzoox
Networks Inc. – the Value and Seagate's tax basis
in a SanDisk Share; multiplied by (C) the number of SanDisk Shares;
(2) with respect to all shares of CVC, Inc. ("CVCI") and Gadzoox
Networks Inc. ("Gadzoox") held by Seagate immediately prior to the
Effective Time (respectively, the "CVCI Shares" and the "Gadzoox
Shares"), (A) the product obtained by multiplying (x) the Reference
Average for _____________
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SanDisk
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization:
SanDisk Corp. – to a right of repurchase or other restriction.
(xxv) "Seagate Software" means Seagate Software Holdings, Inc.
(xxvi) "Stipulated Amount" means the sum of:
(1) with respect to all shares of SanDisk Corp. ("SanDisk") held
by Seagate immediately prior to the Effective Time (the "SanDisk
Shares"), (A) the product obtained by multiplying (x) the average
closing price of a share of SanDisk _____________
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Seagate
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization:
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY –
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY _____________
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, – TYPE}EX-2.2
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EXHIBIT 2.2
EXECUTION COPY
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION
BY AND AMONG
VERITAS SOFTWARE CORPORATION
VICTORY MERGER SUB, INC.
AND
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
DATED AS OF MARCH 29, 2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
----
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION..................... 1
ARTICLE I THE MERGER............................................... 1
_____________
Seagate
Technology, – as of March 29, 2000 among VERITAS Software Corporation, a
Delaware corporation ("Veritas"), Victory Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware
corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Veritas ("Merger Sub"), and Seagate
Technology, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Seagate").
RECITALS
A. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement and in
accordance with the General Corporation Law of the State _____________
Seagate Technology, – following addresses or facsimile numbers
35
(or at such other address or facsimile numbers for a party as shall be specified
by like notice):
(a) if to Seagate, to:
Seagate Technology, Inc.
920 Disc Drive
Scotts Valley, California 95066
Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile No.: 831-438-6675
Telephone No.: 831-438-6550
with copies to:
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Professional _____________
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, – s/ MARK LESLIE
Name: Mark Leslie
Title: CEO and Chairman
VICTORY MERGER SUB, INC.
By: /s/ JAY A. JONES
Name: Jay A. Jones
Title: President, Chief Administrative
Officer and Secretary
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By: /s/ STEPHEN J. LUZCO
Name: Stephen J. Luzco
Title: CEO and President
_____________
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CSFB Corp.
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization:
Credit Suisse
First Boston Corp – reasonably would be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Veritas.
3.10 Brokers' and Finders' Fees. Except for fees payable to Credit Suisse
First Boston Corp oration, Veritas has not incurred, nor will it incur, directly
or indirectly, any liability for brokerage or finders' fees or agents'
commissions or _____________
Credit
Suisse First Boston Corp – resolved to recommend that the Stockholders of Veritas approve the Share
Increase.
3.13 Fairness Opinion. Veritas has received a written opinion from Credit
Suisse First Boston Corp oration, dated as of the date hereof, to the effect
that, as of the date hereof, the Stock Portion to be paid by _____________
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
By and Among
WIZKIDS, LLC,
THE TOPPS COMPANY, INC.,
TOPPS ENTERPRISES, INC.,
TOPPS FINANCE, INC.,
And
THE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE
Dated as of June 23, 2003
{PAGE}
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF EXHIBITS iv
ARTICLE 1. THE MERGER 2 Section 1.01 The Merger 2 Section 1.02 Closing 2 Section 1.03 Effective Time 2 Section 1.04 Effect of the Merger 2 Section 1.05 Certificate of Formation and Operating Agreement 2 Section 1.06 Manager and Officers 2 Section 1.07 Tax Treatment 2 Section 1.08 Organization of the Merger Subsidiary 3
ARTICLE 2. EFFECT OF MERGER ON THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INTERESTS OF THE CONSTITUENT COMPANIES 3 Section 2.01 Effect on Merger Subsidiary Interests 3 Section 2.02 Conversion of Company Interests 3
ARTICLE 3. MERGER CONSIDERATION 4 Section 3.01 Aggregate Merger Consideration 4 Section 3.02 Closing Payments 4 Section 3.03 Post-Closing Payments 4 Section 3.04 Net Working Capital Adjustment 5
ARTICLE 4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY 7 Section 4.01 Organization 7 Section 4.02 Capital Structure 8 Section 4.03 Authority and Enforceability 8 Section 4.04 No Violation 8 Section 4.05 Consents 9 Section 4.06 Subsidiaries 9 Section 4.07 Financial Statements 9 Section 4.08 No Undisclosed Liabilities 10 Section 4.09 No Company Material Adverse Effect 10 Section 4.10 No Changes 10 Section 4.11 Conduct of the Company Business 10 Section 4.12 Real Property 10 Section 4.13 Tangible Property 11 Section 4.14 Inventory 11 Section 4.15 Accounts Receivable 11 Section 4.16 Intellectual Property 12 Section 4.17 Material Contracts 13 Section 4.18 Compliance with Law 14 Section 4.19 Material Permits 14 Section 4.20 Insurance 14 Section 4.21 Litigation 14 Section 4.22 Taxes 15 Section 4.23 Employee Benefits 15 Section 4.24 Employment Matters 16 Section 4.25 Labor Relations 16 Section 4.26 Environmental Matters 17 Section 4.27 Customers and Suppliers 17 Section 4.28 Brokers' and Finders' Fees 18 Section 4.29 Affiliate Transactions 18 Section 4.30 Illegal or Unauthorized Payments; Political Contributions 18 Section 4.31 Only Representations and Warranties 18
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ARTICLE 5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE ACQUIROR PARTIES AND THE MERGER SUBSIDIARY 18 Section 5.01 Organization 18 Section 5.02 Authority and Enforceability 18 Section 5.03 No Violation 19 Section 5.04 Consents 19 Section 5.05 Litigation 19 Section 5.06 Due Diligence Investigation 19 Section 5.07 Brokers' and Finders' Fees 19 Section 5.08 Funding 20 Section 5.09 Pre-Merger Notification 20 Section 5.10 The Merger Subsidiary 20
ARTICLE 6. CONDUCT PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE TIME 20 Section 6.01 Affirmative Covenants of the Company 20 Section 6.02 Negative Covenants of the Company 20 Section 6.03 Product Releases 22 Section 6.04 Authorized Distributions 22 Section 6.05 Consents and Approvals 22 Section 6.06 No Solicitation 23 Section 6.07 Further Assurances 23 Section 6.08 Notice of Breach 23
ARTICLE 7. ADDITIONAL COVENANTS 23 Section 7.01 Access to Information 23 Section 7.02 Public Disclosure 24 Section 7.03 Members' Meeting 24 Section 7.04 Allocation 24 Section 7.05 Payments to Third Parties at Closing 25 Section 7.06 Payments of Deferred Compensation 25 Section 7.07 Transfer Taxes 25 Section 7.08 Tax Matters 25 Section 7.09 Directors' and Officers' Indemnification and Insurance 26 Section 7.10 Insurance Policies 27 Section 7.11 Topps Credit Facility 28 Section 7.12 Employee Benefits and Bonus Plans 28
ARTICLE 8. CONDITIONS TO THE MERGER 29 Section 8.01 Conditions to Each Party's Obligation to Effect the Merger 29 Section 8.02 Conditions to the Obligations of the Acquiror and the Merger Subsidiary 29 Section 8.03 Conditions to Obligations of the Company 30
ARTICLE 9. TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER 31 Section 9.01 Termination 31 Section 9.02 Effect of Termination 32 Section 9.03 Amendment 32 Section 9.04 Extension; Waiver 32
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ARTICLE 10. INDEMNIFICATION 33 Section 10.01 Survival 33 Section 10.02 Indemnification on Behalf of the Company 33 Section 10.03 Indemnification by the Acquiror Parties 33 Section 10.04 Claim Notice 34 Section 10.05 Third-Party Claims 34 Section 10.06 Cap and Deductible 35 Section 10.07 Determination of Damages 35 Section 10.08 Exclusive Remedy 36 Section 10.09 Treatment for Tax Purposes 36
ARTICLE 11. GENERAL PROVISIONS 36 Section 11.01 Member Representative 36 Section 11.02 Notices 38 Section 11.03 Interpretation 38 Section 11.04 Disclosure Schedules 39 Section 11.05 Entire Agreement; No Assignment; No Third Party Beneficiaries 39 Section 11.06 Severability 39 Section 11.07 Specific Performance 40 Section 11.08 Dispute Resolution 40 Section 11.09 Expenses 40 Section 11.10 Governing Law 40 Section 11.11 Representation 41 Section 11.12 Post-Closing Representation 41 Section 11.13 No Personal Liability 41 Section 11.14 Payments to the Paying Agent 41 Section 11.15 Counterparts 41
Schedule I - Payments to be made to Company Interestholders at Closing Schedule II - Distribution Percentages for Post-Closing Payments to Company Interestholders
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
A. Glossary of Defined Terms
B. Form of Voting Agreement
C. Form of Jordan Weisman Employment Agreement
D. Form of Certificate of Merger
E. Form of Joinder Agreement
F. Form of Indemnification Escrow Agreement
G. Form of Working Capital Escrow Agreement
H. Methodology of Allocation of the Aggregate Merger Consideration among the Assets of the Company
I. Form of Opinion of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
J. Form of Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
This Agreement and Plan of Merger is made and entered into as of June 23, 2003, by and among Wizkids, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Company"), The Topps Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Acquiror"), Topps Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Acquiror (the "Holding Company"), Topps Finance, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Holding Company ("Finance" and collectively with the Acquiror and the Holding Company, the "Acquiror Parties"), and, solely in his capacity as the Member Representative and solely for purposes of accepting his appointment as Member Representative under Section 11.01(b), Jordan K. Weisman.
RECITALS
A. Certain defined terms used in this Agreement are contained in the Glossary of Defined Terms attached as Exhibit A hereto.
B. The respective boards of directors of the Acquiror Parties and the manager of the Company each deems it advisable and in the best interests of their respective companies and owners to engage in a business combination in which the Holding Company will form a wholly owned Delaware limited liability company (the "Merger Subsidiary"), Finance will make a cash dividend to the Holding Company, the Holding Company will contribute such cash to the Merger Subsidiary, and the Merger Subsidiary will merge with and into the Company. In furtherance thereof, the respective boards of directors of the Acquiror Parties and the manager of the Company each has approved the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and the other agreements contemplated herein.
C. Concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, certain members of the Company have duly executed and delivered to the Acquiror and the Company a Voting Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit B hereto, dated as of the date hereof (the "Voting Agreement"), pursuant to which each of the members described therein has agreed to vote his, her or its limited liability company interests in the Company in the manner set forth therein.
D. The parties contemplate that, at Closing, Jordan K. Weisman, the Acquiror, and the Surviving Company will enter into an employment agreement in the form attached as Exhibit C hereto (the "Jordan Weisman Employment Agreement"), to become effective at the Effective Time.
E. The parties desire to make certain representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements in connection with the Merger and to prescribe various conditions to the consummation thereof, all as further set forth herein.
AGREEMENT
Accordingly, the parties, intending legally to be bound, agree as follows:
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ARTICLE 1. THE MERGER
Section 1.01 The Merger. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, at the Effective Time, the Merger Subsidiary shall be merged with and into the Company, and the separate limited liability company existence of the Merger Subsidiary shall cease. Following the Effective Time, the Company shall be the Surviving Company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Holding Company, and shall by virtue of the Merger continue its limited liability company existence under the laws of the State of Delaware.
Section 1.02 Closing. The closing of the Merger (the "Closing") will occur at 10:00 a.m. New York City time on the day that is as promptly as practical (but in no event later than the second business day) after satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Article 8 (the "Closing Date"), at the offices of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York, unless another date, time or place is agreed to in writing by the Acquiror and the Company.
Section 1.03 Effective Time. On the Closing Date, the Acquiror Parties, the Merger Subsidiary, and the Company shall cause the Merger to be consummated by executing and filing a certificate of merger in the form attached as Exhibit D hereto (the "Certificate of Merger") with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The Merger shall become effective as provided in the Certificate of Merger upon or after filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the "Effective Time").
Section 1.04 Effect of the Merger. The effect of the Merger shall be as provided in this Agreement and the applicable provisions of the Delaware Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, at the Effective Time, all the property, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of the Company and the Merger Subsidiary shall vest in the Surviving Company, and all debts, liabilities and duties of the Company and the Merger Subsidiary shall become the debts, liabilities and duties of the Surviving Company.
Section 1.05 Certificate of Formation and Operating Agreement. The certificate of formation and the limited liability company agreement of the Merger Subsidiary, as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time, shall be the certificate of formation and the limited liability company agreement of the Surviving Company at the Effective Time, and the Wizkids Operating Agreement shall be terminated and extinguished, except that the name of the Surviving Company shall be "WizKids, LLC."
Section 1.06 Manager and Officers. The manager of the Company immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the manager of the Surviving Company immediately after the Effective Time, and the officers of the Company immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the officers of the Surviving Company immediately after the Effective Time, each to hold office in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Act and the limited liability company agreement of the Surviving Company until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
Section 1.07 Tax Treatment. The parties intend that for United States Federal income tax purposes the Merger will be treated in accordance with Revenue Ruling 99-6, 1999-6 C.B. 6. The parties shall report all components of the Aggregate Merger Consideration on their respective Tax Returns as purchase price in accordance with such Revenue Ruling.
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Willkie Farr – Company
I. Form of Opinion of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
J. Form of Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
This Agreement and Plan of Merger Willkie Farr – of the conditions set forth in Article 8 (the "Closing Date"), at the
offices of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York,
unless another date, time or place Willkie Farr – of such
amounts.
(e) Legal Opinion. The Member Representative shall have received the
opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
J.
(f) Manager and CEO. Jordan Willkie Farr – NY 10004
Attention: CEO & General Counsel
Facsimile No.: (212) 376-0573
With a copy to: Willkie Farr & Gallagher
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Attention: Steven J. Gartner
Facsimile No.: ( Willkie Farr – Company
I. Form of Opinion of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
J. Form of Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher
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SCHEDULES
4.01 Organization
4.02 Capital Structure
4.03 Authority
dt 32192
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Chase Manhattan
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Chase Manhattan Bank, – of October
19, 2001 and the Third Amendment dated as of June 1, 2002) among the Acquiror,
the Holding Company, Finance and the Chase Manhattan Bank, as agent.
Section 7.12 Employee Benefits and Bonus Plans. From and after the
Effective Time, until February 28, 2004, the Acquiror _____________
dt 101642
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U.S. Bank, NA
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
U.S. Bank National
Association – Subsidiary shall deliver
$4,000,000 (such amount, or the remaining principal balance thereof from
time to time, the "Indemnification Escrow Funds") to U.S. Bank National
Association (or a nationally recognized financial institution selected
prior to Closing by mutual agreement of the Acquiror and the Company) as
escrow agent ( _____________
U.S. Bank National Association – and the Merger Subsidiary shall pay the sum
of $25,000,000 and the Estimated Adjustment (such amount, the "Closing Date
Payment") to U.S. Bank National Association (or a nationally recognized
financial institution selected prior to Closing by mutual agreement of the
Acquiror and the Company) as paying agent ( _____________
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Davis Wright
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Davis Wright – the Aggregate Merger
Consideration among the Assets of the Company
I. Form of Opinion of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
J. Form of Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher
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AGREEMENT AND Davis Wright – Effect.
(e) Legal Opinion. Acquiror and the Merger Subsidiary shall have
received the opinion of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit I.
(f) Jordan Weisman Employment Davis Wright – Acquiror, on the behalf of itself and the Surviving
Company, hereby consents to representation by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP of any
of the Members, or any of their Affiliates, heirs, successor Davis Wright – including any matter arising out of this Agreement,
and (b) the attorney-client privilege between Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and the
Company with respect to communications with respect to this Agreement Davis Wright – the Aggregate Merger
Consideration among the Assets of the Company
I. Form of Opinion of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
J. Form of Opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher
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SCHEDULES
4.
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
DATED AS OF JULY 21, 2003
AMONG
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.,
RUBY ACQUISITION COMPANY
AND
NEUBERGER BERMAN INC.
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Table of Contents
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ARTICLE I THE MERGER
1.1. The Merger.......................................................2 1.2. Closing..........................................................2 1.3. Effective Time...................................................2 1.4. Effects of the Merger............................................2 1.5. Certificate of Incorporation.....................................3 1.6. By-Laws..........................................................3 1.7. Officers and Directors of Surviving Corporation..................3 1.8. Effect on Capital Stock..........................................3 1.9. Treatment of Options and Other Stock Awards......................5 1.10. Adjustment to Merger Consideration...............................7
ARTICLE II EXCHANGE OF CERTIFICATES
2.1. Exchange Fund....................................................9 2.2. Exchange Procedures..............................................9 2.3. Distributions with Respect to Unexchanged Shares................10 2.4. No Further Ownership Rights in Company Common Stock.............10 2.5. No Fractional Shares of Parent Common Stock.....................10 2.6. Termination of Exchange Fund....................................11 2.7. No Liability....................................................11 2.8. Investment of the Exchange Fund.................................11 2.9. Lost Certificates...............................................11 2.10. Withholding Rights..............................................12 2.11. Further Assurances..............................................12 2.12. Stock Transfer Books............................................12
ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. Representations and Warranties of the Company...................12 3.2. Representations and Warranties of Parent and Merger Sub.........33
ARTICLE IV COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. Covenants of Company............................................38 4.2. Covenants of Parent.............................................42
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ARTICLE V ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
5.1. Preparation of Proxy Statement and Registration Statement; Company Stockholders Meeting.......................................43 5.2. Access to Information................................................44 5.3. Efforts..............................................................46 5.4. Acquisition Proposals................................................51 5.5. Employee Benefits Matters............................................53 5.6. Fees and Expenses....................................................55 5.7. Directors' and Officers' Insurance...................................55 5.8. Public Announcements.................................................56 5.9. Listing of Shares of Parent Common Stock.............................56 5.10. Affiliate Letter.....................................................56 5.11. Qualification of the Proprietary Funds...............................56 5.12. Section 15 of the Investment Company Act.............................57 5.13. Enforcement of Agreements............................................57 5.14. Shareholder Litigation...............................................57 5.15. Maintenance of Insurance.............................................57 5.16. Obligations of Merger Sub............................................57 5.17. No Shareholder Rights Plan...........................................57
ARTICLE VI CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
6.1. Conditions to Each Party's Obligation to Effect the Merger...........58 6.2. Additional Conditions to Obligations of Parent and Merger Sub................................................................58 6.3. Additional Conditions to Obligations of the Company..................60
ARTICLE VII TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT
7.1. Termination..........................................................61 7.2. Effect of Termination................................................62 7.3. Amendment............................................................64 7.4. Extension; Waiver....................................................64
ARTICLE VIII GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1. Non-Survival of Representations, Warranties and Agreements...........64 8.2. Notices..............................................................64 8.3. Interpretation.......................................................66 8.4. Counterparts.........................................................66 8.5. Entire Agreement; No Third Party Beneficiaries.......................66 8.6. Governing Law........................................................66 8.7. Severability.........................................................66
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8.8. Assignment...........................................................67 8.9. Enforcement..........................................................67 8.10. Disclosure Schedules.................................................67 8.11. Definitions..........................................................67
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit Title ------- -----
1.5 Form of Certificate of Incorporation for Reverse Merger Election
1.6 Form of By-Laws for Reverse Merger Election
5.5(c) Form of Retention Pool Grant Agreement
5.10 Form of Affiliate Agreement
6.2(c)(1) Form of tax opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
6.2(c)(2) Form of representation letter of Parent
6.2(c)(3) Form of representation letter of the Company
6.2(f) Form of Amendment and Agreement
6.3(c)(1) Form of tax opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher
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INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS
Page(s)
Acquisition Proposal.........................................................51 Action.......................................................................18 Advisory Client..............................................................68 Advisory Contract............................................................68 Affiliate....................................................................67 Aggregate Base PAM Revenue Run-Rate...........................................7 Aggregate Closing PAM Revenue Run-Rate........................................7 Agreement.....................................................................1 Amendment and Agreement......................................................60 Base Asset-Based Fee Rate.....................................................7 Base Date.....................................................................7 Base PAM Assets Under Management..............................................7 Base PAM Revenue Run-Rate.....................................................7 BHCA.........................................................................33 Blue Sky Laws................................................................16 Board of Directors...........................................................68 Bonus Options................................................................54 brokerage services...........................................................28 Business Day.................................................................68 Certificate...................................................................4 Certificate of Merger.........................................................2 Client.......................................................................31 Closing.......................................................................2 Closing Adjusted PAM Assets Under Management..................................8 Closing Asset-Based Fee Rate..................................................8 Closing Date..................................................................2 Closing PAM Revenue Run-Rate..................................................8 COBRA........................................................................22 Code..........................................................................1 Company.......................................................................1 Company Affiliate Letter.....................................................56 Company Common Stock..........................................................1 Company Disclosure Schedule..................................................14 Company Employees............................................................53 Company Intellectual Property................................................24 Company LYONS................................................................13 Company Options...............................................................5 Company Plans................................................................21 Company Regulatory Agreement.................................................33 Company SEC Reports..........................................................17 Company Stock Plans..........................................................13
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Company Stockholders Agreement...............................................26 Company Stockholders Meeting.................................................26 Confidentiality Agreements...................................................46 Consent......................................................................68 Consenting PAM Advisory Contract..............................................8 Contract.....................................................................70 Converted Option..............................................................5 Costs........................................................................55 Cumulative Preferred.........................................................34 DCSIP.........................................................................6 DGCL..........................................................................2 Dissenting Shares.............................................................4 DOJ..........................................................................47 Effective Time................................................................2 Encumbrances.................................................................15 Environmental Laws...........................................................25 Environmental Permits........................................................25 Environmental Report.........................................................25 ERISA Affiliates.............................................................21 Exchange Act.................................................................16 Exchange Agent................................................................9 Exchange Fund.................................................................9 Exchange Ratio................................................................3 Expenses.....................................................................55 Financial Intermediary.......................................................49 Former Principal.............................................................23 Founders Pre-Meeting.........................................................26 FTC..........................................................................47 Fund Board Approval..........................................................48 Fund Shareholder Approval....................................................49 GAAP.........................................................................18 Governmental Authority.......................................................71 HSR Act......................................................................16 Intellectual Property........................................................24 Investment Advisers Act......................................................28 investment advisory services.................................................28 Investment Company...........................................................71 Investment Company Act.......................................................16 Investment Contract..........................................................31 Key Employees................................................................23 knowledge....................................................................71 Leases.......................................................................71 Master Agreement.............................................................50 Material Adverse Change......................................................71 Material Adverse Effect......................................................71 Materials of Environmental Concern...........................................26
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Merger........................................................................1 Merger Consideration..........................................................3 Merger Sub....................................................................1 Merrill......................................................................26 NASD.........................................................................28 Notice.......................................................................48 NYSE..........................................................................4 OCC..........................................................................46 Other Acquisition Documentation..............................................53 Other Stock Awards............................................................6 PAM Advisory Client..........................................................72 PAM Advisory Contract........................................................72 Parent........................................................................1 Parent Common Stock...........................................................1 Parent Disclosure Schedule...................................................35 Parent Expenses..............................................................63 Parent Preferred Stock.......................................................34 Parent Reference Price........................................................4 Parent SEC Reports...........................................................36 Parent Stock Plans...........................................................34 Permits......................................................................16 Per-Share Cash Consideration..................................................3 Person.......................................................................72 Proprietary Funds............................................................28 Proxy Statement..............................................................26 Redeemable Preferred.........................................................34 Reference Period..............................................................4 Registered Investment Company................................................48 Registration Statement.......................................................26 Regulatory Agencies..........................................................28 Regulatory Law...............................................................47 Reload Options................................................................5 Required Company Vote........................................................27 Retention Pool Plan..........................................................54 Reverse Merger Election.......................................................2 Rule 145.....................................................................56 Sarbanes-Oxley Act...........................................................16 SEC..........................................................................17 Securities Act...............................................................16 Series A Preferred...........................................................34 Series B Preferred...........................................................34 Series C Preferred...........................................................34 Series D Preferred...........................................................34 Series E Preferred...........................................................34 Shortfall Ratio...............................................................7 Significant Subsidiaries.....................................................27
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Special Option Exchange Ratio.................................................6 SRO..........................................................................28 Subsidiary...................................................................72 Superior Proposal............................................................52 Supplemental Matters Letter...................................................7 Surviving Corporation.........................................................2 Surviving Corporation Board..................................................54 Tax..........................................................................20 Tax Authority................................................................20 Tax Return...................................................................20 Taxes........................................................................20 Taxing Authority.............................................................20 Termination Date.............................................................61 Termination Fee..............................................................63 Termination Notice...........................................................62 the other party..............................................................73 Top-Up Notice................................................................62 Transactions.................................................................46 Treasury Regulations..........................................................1 Treasury Shares...............................................................1 Voting Agreement..............................................................1
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of July 21, 2003 (this "Agreement"), among LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC., a Delaware corporation ("Parent"), RUBY ACQUISITION COMPANY, a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned Subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub"), and NEUBERGER BERMAN INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company").
W I T N E S S E T H: - - - - - - - - - -
WHEREAS, the respective Boards of Directors of Parent, Merger Sub and the Company have each approved and declared advisable the merger of the Company with and into Merger Sub (the "Merger"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, pursuant to which each outstanding share of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Company (the "Company Common Stock") issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than shares owned or held directly by the Company ("Treasury Shares") and other than Dissenting Shares, will be converted into the right to receive a unit consisting of a fraction of a fully paid and nonassessable share of common stock, par value $.10 per share, of Parent ("Parent Common Stock") and an amount in cash;
WHEREAS, as a condition to Parent entering into this Agreement and incurring the obligations set forth herein, concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Parent is entering into a Voting Agreement with certain significant stockholders in the Company (the "Voting Agreement") pursuant to which, among other things, each of those stockholders have agreed, subject to the terms thereof, to vote all shares of Company Common Stock owned by each of them in accordance with the terms of the Voting Agreement;
WHEREAS, Parent, Merger Sub and the Company desire to make certain representations, warranties, covenants and agreements in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and also to prescribe various conditions to the transactions contemplated hereby; and
WHEREAS, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, Parent, Merger Sub and the Company intend that the Merger shall qualify as a "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and the Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder ("Treasury Regulations"), and, by approving resolutions authorizing this Agreement, to adopt this Agreement as a "plan of reorganization" within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.368-2(g).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I
THE MERGER
1.1. The Merger. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, and in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL"), the Company shall be merged with and into Merger Sub at the Effective Time. Following the Merger, the separate corporate existence of the Company shall cease and Merger Sub shall continue as the surviving corporation (the "Surviving Corporation") under the name "Neuberger Berman Inc." In lieu of the Company being merged with and into Merger Sub, Parent shall have the right to revocably elect (the "Reverse Merger Election") by notice delivered to the Company, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement (including without limitation, the conditions set forth in Sections 6.2(c) and 6.3(c)), to cause the "Merger" to be a merger of Merger Sub with and into the Company at the Effective Time, in which case, following the Merger, the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub shall cease and the Company shall continue as the Surviving Corporation.
1.2. Closing. Unless this Agreement shall have been terminated pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.1, the closing of the Merger (the "Closing") will take place on the second Business Day after the satisfaction or waiver (subject to applicable law) of the conditions (excluding conditions that, by their terms, cannot be satisfied until the Closing Date, but subject to the satisfaction or, where permitted, waiver of those conditions as of the Closing) set forth in Article VI, unless the Company shall have delivered notice pursuant to Section 1.10(c) electing to delay the Closing in accordance with the terms of Section 1.10(c) (in which case the Closing shall occur on the date specified in such notice), and unless another time or date is agreed to in writing by the parties hereto (the date of the Closing, the "Closing Date"); provided that, in the event that the Company has delivered the Termination Notice pursuant to Section 7.1(h), the "Closing Date" shall be the third Business Day following delivery of the Top-Up Notice pursuant to Section 7.1(h), if any. The Closing shall be held at the offices of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, 425 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10017, unless another place is agreed to in writing by the parties hereto.
1.3. Effective Time. Upon the Closing, the parties shall (i) file with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a certificate of merger (the "Certificate of Merger") in such form as is required by and executed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the DGCL and (ii) make all other filings or recordings required under the DGCL. The Merger shall become effective at such time as the Certificate of Merger is duly filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or at such subsequent time as Parent and the Company shall agree and as shall be specified in the Certificate of Merger (the date and time the Merger becomes effective being the "Effective Time").
1.4. Effects of the Merger. At and after the Effective Time, the Merger will have the effects set forth in the DGCL. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, at the Effective Time all the property, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of the Company and Merger Sub shall be vested in the Surviving Corporation, and all debts, liabilities and duties of the Company and Merger Sub shall become the debts, liabilities and duties of the Surviving Corporation.
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Willkie Farr – of representation letter of the Company
6.2(f) Form of Amendment and Agreement
6.3(c)(1) Form of tax opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher
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INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS
Page(s)
Acquisition Proposal.........................................................51
Action.......................................................................18
Advisory Client..............................................................68
Advisory Contract............................................................68
Affiliate....................................................................67
_____________
Willkie Farr – executive officer and the chief financial
officer of Parent to such effect.
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(c) Tax Opinion. The Company shall have received from Willkie Farr &
Gallagher, counsel to the Company, on the Closing Date, a written opinion
dated as of such date substantially in the form of _____________
Willkie Farr – 605 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10158
Attention: Kevin Handwerker, Esq.
Facsimile No.: 212-476-9862
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with a copy to
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
The Equitable Center
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
Attention: David K. Boston, Esq.
Facsimile No.: 212-728-8111
_____________
dt 127267
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Citibank
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Citibank, N.A. – due date, at an interest
rate per annum equal to two percentage points in excess of the prime
commercial lending rate quoted by Citibank, N.A. Any change in the interest
rate hereunder resulting from a change in such prime rate will be effective at
the beginning of _____________
dt 146786
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BNY
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Bank of New York – than once.
ARTICLE II
EXCHANGE OF CERTIFICATES
2.1. Exchange Fund. At or prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall
deposit with The Bank of New York or such other bank or trust company as
Parent shall determine and who shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Company
(the "Exchange Agent"), _____________
dt 125163
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Lehman Brothers
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC – DESCRIPTION}AGREEMENT & PLAN OF MERGER
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Exhibit 2.1
EXECUTION COPY
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
DATED AS OF JULY 21, 2003
AMONG
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC .,
RUBY ACQUISITION COMPANY
AND
NEUBERGER BERMAN INC.
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Table of Contents
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ARTICLE I
THE MERGER
1.1. The Merger.......................................................2
1. _____________
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC – 1
Treasury Shares...............................................................1
Voting Agreement..............................................................1
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of July 21, 2003 (this
"Agreement"), among LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC ., a Delaware corporation
("Parent"), RUBY ACQUISITION COMPANY, a Delaware corporation and a direct
wholly owned Subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub"), and NEUBERGER _____________
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc – other instructions as may be designated in writing by the
party to receive such notice:
(a) if to Parent or Merger Sub, to:
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc .
745 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
Attention: David Goldfarb
Facsimile No.: 212-526-0974
with a copy to
Lehman Brothers _____________
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc – Brothers Holdings Inc.
745 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
Attention: David Goldfarb
Facsimile No.: 212-526-0974
with a copy to
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc .
399 Park Avenue - 11th Floor
New York, New York 10022
Attention: Jeffrey Welikson, Esq.
Facsimile No.: 646-758-2651
with a copy _____________
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC – Company have caused
this Agreement to be signed by their respective officers thereunto duly
authorized, all as of the date first above-written.
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC .
By: /s/ Richard S. Fuld, Jr.
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Name: Richard S. Fuld, Jr.
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
RUBY ACQUISITION COMPANY
By: /s/ _____________
dt 105965
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MLBFS
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith – which they
were made, not misleading.
(s) Opinion of Financial Advisor. The Board of Directors of the Company
has received the opinion of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
("Merrill"), dated as of the
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of June 20, 2004 (this "Agreement"), among Simon Property Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Parent"), Simon Property Group, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Parent L.P."), Simon Acquisition I, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company ("Merger Sub") and a wholly owned Subsidiary of Parent L.P., Simon Acquisition II, LLC a Delaware limited liability company ("L.P. Merger Sub") and an indirect wholly owned Subsidiary of Parent L.P., Chelsea Property Group, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "Company"), and CPG Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Company L.P.").
R E C I T A L S:
WHEREAS, the board of directors of the Company (the "Company Board") has approved and declared this Agreement advisable and fair to, and in the best interests of, the Company and its stockholders and desires to provide herein, in accordance with the Maryland General Corporation Law (the "MGCL") and the Maryland Limited Liability Company Act (the "MLLCA"), for the merger (the "REIT Merger") of Merger Sub with and into the Company, with the Company to be the surviving entity, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, whereby each issued and outstanding share of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Company ("Company Common Stock") (except for shares held by Parent, Merger Sub, the Company or any of their respective direct or indirect wholly owned Subsidiaries) shall be converted into the right to receive the REIT Merger Consideration and each issued and outstanding share of Company Series A Preferred Stock (except for shares held by Parent, Merger Sub, the Company or any of their respective direct or indirect wholly owned Subsidiaries) shall be converted into the right to receive Parent 83/8% Preferred Stock;
WHEREAS, the Company, as general partner of Company L.P., has approved and declared this Agreement advisable and fair to, and in the best interests of, Company L.P. and its partners and desires to provide herein, in accordance with the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act ("DRULPA") and the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act ("DLLCA"), for the merger (the "OP Merger") of L.P. Merger Sub with and into Company L.P. immediately following the REIT Merger, with Company L.P. to be the surviving entity, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, whereby each Company L.P. Unit owned by the limited partners of Company L.P. (except for Company Common Units held by Parent, Parent L.P., L.P. Merger Sub, the Company, Company L.P. or any of their respective direct or indirect wholly owned Subsidiaries (other than as set forth in Section 1.09(a)(iv)) and for Company L.P. Series B Preferred Units, which shall, unless otherwise agreed by Parent, the Company and the holders of such Company L.P. Series B Preferred Units, be redeemed for cash prior to the OP Merger in accordance with Section 6.13) shall be converted automatically into the right to receive the OP Merger Consideration;
WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Parent, Parent L.P. and certain limited partners of Company L.P. set forth in Schedule I hereto (the "Principal Company Limited Partners") have entered into voting agreements in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Voting Agreements" and, together with this Agreement, the "Transaction Documents") pursuant to which Parent, Parent L.P. and the Principal Company Limited Partners have agreed to take specified actions in furtherance of the REIT Merger and the OP Merger;
WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Parent and the Company have entered into a put agreement (the "Put Agreement") providing that upon termination of this Agreement for reasons specified herein, certain Affiliates of Parent shall have the right to put to certain Affiliates of the Company the interests of such Affiliates of Parent in certain joint ventures, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Put Agreement, which Put Agreement is attached as Exhibit B hereto;
WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Company and certain current officers of the Company have entered into several employment agreements, each of which is conditional upon Closing and is attached as Exhibit C hereto;
WHEREAS, at the Closing, Parent, Parent L.P. and Company L.P. shall enter into a tax protection agreement in the form attached as Exhibit D hereto (the "Tax Protection Agreement"); and
WHEREAS Parent, Parent L.P., Merger Sub, L.P. Merger Sub, the Company and Company L.P. desire to make certain representations, warranties, covenants and agreements in connection with the REIT Merger and the OP Merger and also to prescribe various conditions to the REIT Merger and the OP Merger.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
The Mergers
SECTION 1.01. The Mergers.
(a) REIT Merger. On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, at the REIT Effective Time, Merger Sub shall be merged with and into the Company. At the REIT Effective Time, the separate existence of Merger Sub shall cease and the Company shall continue as the surviving company (the "Surviving Company") and a wholly owned Subsidiary of Parent L.P. The parties hereto intend the REIT Merger to be a taxable purchase of the Company Common Stock.
(b) OP Merger. On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, immediately following the REIT Merger, L.P. Merger Sub shall be merged with and into Company L.P. At such time, the separate existence of L.P. Merger Sub shall cease and Company L.P. shall continue as the surviving partnership (the "Surviving L.P."). The REIT Merger, the OP Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents are referred to in this Agreement collectively as the "Transactions." It is intended that, after the REIT Merger, the Surviving Company will be liquidated pursuant to a plan of liquidation. The OP Merger, in combination with the intended liquidation of the Surviving Company and any Company Common Unit Exchange, are intended to be a contribution of Company Common Units to Parent L.P. governed by Section 721(a) of the Code.
SECTION 1.02. Closings. The closing (the "REIT Closing") of the REIT Merger shall take place at the offices of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019 at 10:00 a.m. on the second business day following the satisfaction (or, to the extent permitted by Law, waiver by the party or parties entitled to the benefits thereof) of the conditions set forth in Article VII, unless this Agreement has been earlier terminated in accordance with its terms, or at such other place, time and date as shall be agreed in writing between Parent and the Company. The closing of the OP Merger (the "OP Closing" and, together with the REIT Closing, the "Closing") shall take place immediately after the effectiveness of the REIT Merger at the offices of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019. The date on which the Closing occurs is referred to in this Agreement as the "Closing Date." If the REIT Closing and the OP Closing occur on different dates, then the term "Closing Date" shall mean, with respect to the REIT Merger, the date on which the REIT Closing occurs and, with respect to the OP Merger, the date on which the OP Closing occurs.
SECTION 1.03. Effective Times.
(a) Prior to the REIT Closing, Parent, Merger Sub and the Company shall prepare, and, on the Closing Date, the Company shall file with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland, articles of merger and/or such other appropriate documents (the "Articles of Merger") executed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the MGCL and the MLLCA and shall make all other filings or recordings required under the MGCL and the MLLCA to effect the REIT Merger. The REIT Merger shall become effective at such time as the Articles of Merger are accepted for record by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland, or at such later time as
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As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Willkie Farr – of the Code.
SECTION 1.02. Closings. The closing (the "REIT Closing") of the REIT Merger shall take place at the offices of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019 at 10:00 a.m. on the second business day following the _____________
Willkie Farr – and, together with the REIT Closing, the "Closing") shall take place immediately after the effectiveness of the REIT Merger at the offices of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019. The date on which the Closing occurs is referred to in this _____________
Willkie Farr – Simon Property Group, Inc.
115 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
58
Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile: (317) 685-7377
with a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Attention: Richard L. Posen, Esq.
Facsimile: (212) 728-8111
(b)
if to the _____________
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Chelsea Property
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
CHELSEA PROPERTY GROUP, – June 20, 2004,
by and among
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.,
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, L.P.,
SIMON ACQUISITION I, LLC,
SIMON ACQUISITION II, LLC,
CHELSEA PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
and
CPG PARTNERS, L.P.
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2
SECTION 1.01.
The Mergers.
2
SECTION _____________
Chelsea Property Group, – Simon Acquisition II, LLC a Delaware limited liability company ("L.P. Merger Sub") and an indirect wholly owned Subsidiary of Parent L.P., Chelsea Property Group, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "Company"), and CPG Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Company L.P.").
R E C I _____________
"Chelsea Property Group, – the Company's Long-Term Executive Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") shall be payable in accordance with the terms set forth under the heading "Chelsea Property Group, Inc. 2002-2006 Long-Term Executive Incentive Plan Payment Schedule" in Section 6.05(f) of the Company Disclosure Letter. No additional _____________
Chelsea Property Group, – New York, NY 10019
Attention: Richard L. Posen, Esq.
Facsimile: (212) 728-8111
(b)
if to the Company or Company L.P., to:
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
103 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068
Attention: James M. Barkley, Esq.
Facsimile: (973) 228-7913
with a copy to:
Stroock & Stroock & _____________
CHELSEA PROPERTY GROUP, – LLC
By:
/s/ DAVID SIMON
Name: David Simon
Title: President
SIMON ACQUISITION II, LLC
By:
/s/ DAVID SIMON
Name: David Simon
Title: President
CHELSEA PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
By:
/s/ DAVID BLOOM
Name: David Bloom
Title: Chief Executive Officer
CPG PARTNERS, L.P.
By:
CHELSEA PROPERTY GROUP, INC.,
its _____________
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Simon Property
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, L – here to rapidly navigate through this document
Exhibit 99.2
Conformed Copy
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
Dated as of June 20, 2004,
by and among
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.,
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, L .P.,
SIMON ACQUISITION I, LLC,
SIMON ACQUISITION II, LLC,
CHELSEA PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
and
CPG PARTNERS, L.P.
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SECTION 1. _____________
Simon Property Group, L – E
Terms of Parent 6% Preferred Stock
iii
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of June 20, 2004 (this "Agreement"), among Simon Property Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Parent"), Simon Property Group, L .P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Parent L.P."), Simon Acquisition I, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company ("Merger Sub") and a wholly owned Subsidiary of Parent L.P., Simon _____________
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, L – L.P. have duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
By:
/s/ DAVID SIMON
Name: David Simon
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, L .P.
By:
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.,
its General Partner
By:
/s/ DAVID SIMON
Name: David Simon
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SIMON ACQUISITION I, LLC
By:
/s/ DAVID SIMON
Name: _____________
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Simon Property
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC – navigate through this document
Exhibit 99.2
Conformed Copy
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
Dated as of June 20, 2004,
by and among
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC .,
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, L.P.,
SIMON ACQUISITION I, LLC,
SIMON ACQUISITION II, LLC,
CHELSEA PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
and
CPG PARTNERS, L.P.
_____________
Simon Property Group, Inc – Exhibit E
Terms of Parent 6% Preferred Stock
iii
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of June 20, 2004 (this "Agreement"), among Simon Property Group, Inc ., a Delaware corporation ("Parent"), Simon Property Group, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Parent L.P."), Simon Acquisition I, LLC, a Maryland _____________
Simon Property Group, Inc – writing by the party to receive such notice:
(a)
if to Parent, Parent L.P., Merger Sub or L.P. Merger Sub, to:
Simon Property Group, Inc .
115 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
58
Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile: (317) 685-7377
with a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher _____________
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC – L.P. Merger Sub, the Company and Company L.P. have duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC .
By:
/s/ DAVID SIMON
Name: David Simon
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, L.P.
By:
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.,
its _____________
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC – written above.
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
By:
/s/ DAVID SIMON
Name: David Simon
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, L.P.
By:
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC .,
its General Partner
By:
/s/ DAVID SIMON
Name: David Simon
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SIMON ACQUISITION I, LLC
By:
/s/ DAVID SIMON
_____________
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Stroock
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Stroock – had or would reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect.
(d) Tax Opinion. Parent shall have received an opinion of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, dated as of the Closing Date, that, commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 1998, the Company has _____________
Stroock – or would reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect.
(d) Tax Opinion. Parent shall have received an opinion of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, dated as of the Closing Date, that, commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 1998, the Company has been _____________
Stroock – Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
103 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068
Attention: James M. Barkley, Esq.
Facsimile: (973) 228-7913
with a copy to:
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
180 Maiden Lane
New York, New York 10038
Attention: Martin H. Neidell, Esq.
Facsimile: (212) 806-7836
SECTION 9. _____________
Stroock – Property Group, Inc.
103 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068
Attention: James M. Barkley, Esq.
Facsimile: (973) 228-7913
with a copy to:
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
180 Maiden Lane
New York, New York 10038
Attention: Martin H. Neidell, Esq.
Facsimile: (212) 806-7836
SECTION 9.03. _____________
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
BY AND AMONG
VENTAS, INC.
VENTAS SUB, LLC
AND
ELDERTRUST
DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 19, 2003
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ARTICLE I. THE MERGER
2
Section 1.1.
The Merger
2
Section 1.2.
Closing
2
Section 1.3.
Effective Time
2
Section 1.4.
Constituent Documents
3
Section 1.5. . . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Willkie Farr – requirements of Law, rules of the New York Stock Exchange and the Companys Declaration. The Closing shall take place at the offices of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019, unless another place is agreed to in writing by the parties hereto. _____________
Willkie Farr – clause (b) shall be accompanied by an opinion of a tax advisor of recognized national standing (which may be Ernst & Young LLP or Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP) which concludes that there is a significant risk that failure to make such distribution would result in failure of the _____________
Willkie Farr – 1642
Facsimile: (502) 357-9050
Email: rriney@ventasreit.com
Attention: T. Richard Riney, Esquire
With a copy to:
(which shall not
constitute notice)
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
Facsimile: (212) 728-9239
Email: tcerabino@willkie.com
Attention: Thomas M. Cerabino, _____________
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Ventas
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
VENTAS, INC – 2.1 3 dex21.htm AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
EXHIBIT 2.1
EXECUTION COPY
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
BY AND AMONG
VENTAS, INC .
VENTAS SUB, LLC
AND
ELDERTRUST
DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 19, 2003
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ARTICLE I. THE MERGER
2
Section 1. _____________
VENTAS, INC – iv)
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
This AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this Agreement), dated as of November 19, 2003, by and among VENTAS, INC ., a Delaware corporation (Parent), VENTAS SUB, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (Sub), and ELDERTRUST, a _____________
Ventas, Inc – friedmanm@pepperlaw.com
or katzb@pepperlaw.com
Attention: Michael H. Friedman, Esquire
or Brian M. Katz, Esquire
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If to Parent or Sub:
Ventas, Inc .
4360 Brownsboro Road
Suite 115
Louisville, KY 40207-1642
Facsimile: (502) 357-9050
Email: rriney@ventasreit.com
Attention: T. Richard Riney, Esquire
_____________
VENTAS, INC – first written above.
ELDERTRUST
By:
/s/ Michael R. Walker
Name: Michael R. Walker
Title: Acting President, Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer
VENTAS, INC .
By:
/s/ T. Richard Riney
Name: T. Richard Riney
Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel
VENTAS SUB, LLC
By: Ventas, Inc., _____________
Ventas, Inc – Officer
VENTAS, INC.
By:
/s/ T. Richard Riney
Name: T. Richard Riney
Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel
VENTAS SUB, LLC
By: Ventas, Inc ., its Member
By:
/s/ T. Richard Riney
Name: T. Richard Riney
Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel
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First Union
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
First Union National Bank, – rights (the Rights) issued pursuant to the terms of that certain Rights Agreement, dated as of October 13, 1999, between the Company and First Union National Bank, as rights agent (the Rights Agreement), (C) Subtitle 6 (the Maryland Business Combination Act), Subtitle 7 (the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act), _____________
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Wachovia Capital
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC – Except as disclosed on Section 3.26 of the Company Disclosure Letter, no broker, investment banker, financial advisor or other person, other than Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC , the fees and expenses of which have previously been disclosed to Parent, is entitled to any brokers, finders, financial advisors or other _____________
Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC – or any Company Subsidiary.
Section 3.27. Opinion of Financial Advisor. The Board of Trustees of the Company has received the opinion of Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC , to the effect that, as of the date hereof, the Merger Consideration is fair from a financial point of view to the _____________
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Pepper Hamilton
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Pepper Hamilton – the date hereof, on terms reasonably acceptable to Parent.
(e) Tax Opinions Relating to REIT Status. Parent shall have received an opinion from Pepper Hamilton LLP, dated as of the Closing Date, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F, to the effect that, commencing with its _____________
Pepper Hamilton – Suite 108
Attention: Michael R. Walker
Facsimile: (302) 993-1023
Email: mwalker@eldertrust.com
With a copy to:
(which shall not
constitute notice)
Pepper Hamilton LLP
3000 Two Logan Square
Eighteenth and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2799
Facsimile: (215) 981-4750
Email: friedmanm@pepperlaw.com
or _____________
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
AMONG
THE SOURCE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY,
SOURCE-INTERLINK ACQUISITION, INC.,
THE INTERLINK COMPANIES, INC.
AND
THE SHAREHOLDERS AND OPTION HOLDERS OF
THE INTERLINK COMPANIES, INC.
MAY 31, 2001
AND
CONSENT TO MERGER
. . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Willkie, Farr – requested, postage prepaid, and addressed to the intended recipient as set forth
below:
If to the Sellers: Copy to:
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The InterLink Companies, Inc. Willkie, Farr & Gallagher
c/o HelloNetwork 787 Seventh Avenue
611 Broadway, Suite 307 New York, NY 10019-6099
New York, NY 10012 Attn: Matthew _____________
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BofA
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Bank of America, N.A. – provision of state,
local, or foreign law.
"Applicable Rate" means the corporate base rate of interest publicly
announced from time to time by Bank of America, N.A.
"Buyer" has the meaning set forth in the preface above.
"Buyer Owned Shares" means Company Shares owned by Buyer.
"Buyer SEC Reports" _____________
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Armstrong
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Armstrong Teasdale – vote at a
meeting of shareholders.
(g) The Closing. The closing of the Merger (the "Closing") shall take
place at the offices of Armstrong Teasdale LLP in St. Louis, Missouri, or at
another mutually agreeable location, commencing at 9:00 a.m. local time on the
second _____________
Armstrong Teasdale – 6099
New York, NY 10012 Attn: Matthew Feldman, Esq.
Attn: Joseph J. Bianco
If to the Buyer: Copy to:
--------------- -------
The Source Information Management Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Company One Metropolitan Square, Suite 2600
Two City Place Drive, Suite 380 St. Louis, MO 63102
St. Louis, MO 63141 Attn: _____________
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
BY AND AMONG
WEST CORPORATION,
DIALING ACQUISITION CORP.,
ITC HOLDING COMPANY, INC.,
AND,
FOR PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 3.6, 4.1 AND 8.13,
ARTICLE 11 AND ARTICLE 12 ONLY,
THE STOCKHOLDER REPRESENTATIVE
Dated as of March 27, 2003
. . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Willkie Farr – Parent or Sub: West Corporation
11808 Miracle Hills Drive
Omaha, Nebraska 68154
Facsimile Number: (402) 963-1200
Attention: General Counsel
Copy to Counsel: Willkie Farr & Gallagher
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019-6099
Facsimile Number: (212) 728-8111
Attention: John D'Alimonte
Serge Benchetrit
Stockholder _____________
Willkie Farr – If to Parent:
West Corporation
11808 Miracle Hills Drive
Omaha, NE 68154
Attn: General Counsel
Facsimile: (402) 963-1200
with a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019-6099
Facsimile Number: (212) 728-8111
Attention: John D'Alimonte
Serge Benchetrit
If _____________
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Knology
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Knology, Inc – or
indirectly, any shares of capital stock, membership interests or other
securities, or agreed to do so;
(xv) transferred any Liability of (A) Knology, Inc ., (B) ITC DeltaCom,
Inc., (C) PRE Solutions, Inc., (D) eCompanyStore.com, Inc., or (E)
Surebridge, Inc to Company or any Company Entity; _____________
Knology, Inc – Disclosure Memorandum.
(n) As of the date of the execution of this Agreement, ITC Telecom Ventures
Inc.'s basis in its stock in Knology, Inc . is an amount that is equal to or
greater than the amount set forth in Section 5.8(n) of the Disclosure
_____________
Knology, Inc – means any Tax Liability of Company
arising out of its spin-off pursuant to section 355 of the Code of its
stock of Knology, Inc .
"Company Entities" means, collectively, Company and all Company
Subsidiaries.
"Company Financial Statements" means the consolidated balance sheets
(including related notes and schedules, _____________
Knology, Inc – any) of Company
as of December 31, 2002, pro forma to remove the effects of PRE Solutions,
Inc., eCompanyStore.com, Inc., Surebridge, Inc., Knology, Inc . and
ITC DeltaCom, Inc., and the related statements of income, changes in
stockholders' equity, and cash flows (including related notes and
schedules, _____________
Knology, Inc – B Convertible Preferred
Stock.
"Stock Dispositions" means (i) the sale of the capital stock of PRE
Solutions, Inc. eCompanyStore.com, Inc., Surebridge, Inc., Knology, Inc .
and ITC.DeltaCom, Inc., (ii) the transfer of the ITC names, logos and marks
set forth in Section 13.13 of the _____________
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BofA
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Bank of America, N.A. – Bank, N.A., as agent
(the "Agent") under that certain Credit Agreement for up to $100,000,000 with
First Union National Bank, Bank of America, N.A. , and Cobank, AEB, dated April
26, 2000, as amended November 3, 2000, April 29, 2001, February 13, 2002, March
12, 2002, June _____________
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BNY
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Bank of New York, – the consideration provided
in Sections 3.2 in exchange therefor.
4.3 Escrow Fund.
At the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit with The Bank of New York, as
escrow agent under the Escrow Agreement, from the Aggregate Cash Consideration:
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(a) an amount of cash equal to $10, _____________
Bank of New York, – Parent, the "Interested Parties") on behalf of certain former stockholders (the
"Stockholders") of ITC Holding Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation
("Company"), and The Bank of New York, a New York banking institution, as escrow
agent hereunder (the "Escrow Agent").
Preamble
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Dialing Acquisition Corp. ("Sub"), a Delaware corporation, is a _____________
Bank of New York
– Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3424
Facsimile Number: (404) 881-4777
Attention: Janine Brown
Bryan E. Davis
If to the Escrow Agent:
The Bank of New York
101 Barclay Street
8 West
New York, New York 10286
Attn: Mathew Louis
Facsimile: (212) 815-5877
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Agreement and Plan of Merger
Agreement and Plan of Merger (298K)
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
among
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY,
LAI ACQUISITION COMPANY,
LOFLAND ACQUISITION, INC.,
THE LOFLAND COMPANY,
E. F. PRIVATE EQUITY PARTNERS (AMERICAS) L.P.,
and
THE TEXAS GROWTH FUND - 1995 TRUST
Dated as of December 23, 2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
{Table} {Caption} Page {S} {C} ARTICLE I THE MERGER......................................................................................1
SECTION 1.1. The Merger..........................................................................1
SECTION 1.2. Effect of the Merger................................................................2
SECTION 1.3. Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation...........................2
SECTION 1.4. Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation.................................................2
SECTION 1.5. Board of Directors and Officers of the Surviving Corporation........................2
SECTION 1.6. Effective Time of the Merger........................................................2
ARTICLE II CONVERSION OF SHARES...........................................................................2
SECTION 2.1. Conversion of Capital Stock.........................................................2
SECTION 2.2. Dissenting Shares...................................................................5
SECTION 2.3. Purchase Price Adjustment...........................................................5
SECTION 2.4. No Further Ownership Rights in LAI.................................................10
SECTION 2.5. Exchange of Certificates...........................................................10
ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF LAI AND TLC................................................11
SECTION 3.1. Organization and Qualification.....................................................11
SECTION 3.2. Authorization......................................................................12
SECTION 3.3. No Violation.......................................................................12
SECTION 3.4. Capitalization of LAI..............................................................13
SECTION 3.5. Subsidiaries and Equity Investments................................................14
SECTION 3.6. Consents and Approvals of Governmental Authorities and Other Persons...............15
SECTION 3.7. Financial Statements; Other Financial Matters......................................15
SECTION 3.8. Internal Controls..................................................................16
SECTION 3.9. April 2000 Dividend................................................................17
SECTION 3.10. Accounts and Notes Receivable.....................................................17
SECTION 3.11. Inventory.........................................................................18 {/Table}
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{Table} {S} {C} SECTION 3.12. Customers, Suppliers and Employees................................................18
SECTION 3.13. Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities................................................19
SECTION 3.14. Absence of Certain Changes........................................................19
SECTION 3.15. Product Quality, Warranty Claims, Product Liability...............................21
SECTION 3.16. Litigation........................................................................21
SECTION 3.17. Liens.............................................................................22
SECTION 3.18. Real Estate.......................................................................22
SECTION 3.19. Condition of Assets; Title to Personal Property...................................23
SECTION 3.20. Location and Sufficiency of Assets................................................23
SECTION 3.21. Condemnations.....................................................................23
SECTION 3.22. Claims............................................................................23
SECTION 3.23. Certain Agreements................................................................24
SECTION 3.24. Compensation; Employment and Other Agreements.....................................25
SECTION 3.25. Employee Benefit Plans............................................................26
SECTION 3.26. Labor Relations...................................................................31
SECTION 3.27. Taxes.............................................................................31
SECTION 3.28. Compliance with Applicable Law....................................................34
SECTION 3.29. Brokers' Fees and Commissions.....................................................34
SECTION 3.30. Proprietary Rights................................................................34
SECTION 3.31. Insurance.........................................................................36
SECTION 3.32. Environmental Matters.............................................................36
SECTION 3.33. Books and Records.................................................................40
SECTION 3.34. Information.......................................................................41
SECTION 3.35. Certain Business Practices and Regulations; Potential Conflicts of Interest.......41
SECTION 3.36. No Material Adverse Effect........................................................41
SECTION 3.37. Agreements with Churchill and Other Debtholders...................................42
ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS..................................42
SECTION 4.1. Ownership of Shares................................................................42
SECTION 4.2. Authorization......................................................................42
SECTION 4.3. No Violation.......................................................................43 {/Table}
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{Table} {S} {C} SECTION 4.4. Brokers and Finders................................................................43
ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CMC AND SUB..................................................43
SECTION 5.1. Organization.......................................................................43
SECTION 5.2. Authorization......................................................................44
SECTION 5.3. No Violation.......................................................................44
SECTION 5.4. Consents and Approvals.............................................................44
SECTION 5.5. Brokers and Finders................................................................44
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Willkie Farr – Electra Partners, Inc.
708 Third Avenue, 21st Floor
New York, New York 10017
Attention:Peter Carnwath
Facsimile No.: 212-818-0010
with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019-6099
Attention:Peter Hanlon
Facsimile No.: 212-728-8111
and
The Board of Trustees of the Texas Growth Fund,
as _____________
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Faegre & Benson
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Faegre & Benson – III, L.P.
333 South Seventh Street, Suite 2400
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-2435
Attention:Mark McDonald
Facsimile No.: 612-673-6630
with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):
Faegre & Benson LLP
90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-3901
Attention: Lyle Ward
Facsimile No.: 612-766-1600
SECTION 11.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed _____________
dt 1375689
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Haynes and Boone
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Haynes and Boone – of Merger
Exhibit C: Form of Tangible Net Operating Assets Calculation
Exhibit D: Form of Escrow Agreement
Exhibit E: Form of Andrews Kurth, LLP Legal Opinion
Exhibit F: Form of Haynes and Boone , LLP Legal Opinion
Exhibit G: Form of Release
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this "AGREEMENT"), dated as of
December 23, 2003, _____________
Haynes and Boone – the Closing Date, to the
effect that the conditions set forth in SECTION 7.3(a) and SECTION 7.3(b) have
been satisfied;
(e) Sellers shall have received from Haynes and Boone , LLP and/or
David M. Sudbury, General Counsel of CMC, opinions of counsel in the form
attached hereto as EXHIBIT F (the "CMC LEGAL OPINION");
(f) Any and all _____________
Haynes and
Boone – SECTION
7.3.
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ARTICLE VIII
CLOSING
SECTION 8.1. Closing. The closing of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement (the "CLOSING") shall take place at the offices of Haynes and
Boone , LLP, 901 Main Street, Dallas, Texas 75202, subject to the satisfaction or
waiver of the conditions set forth in ARTICLE VII, on the later of December 23,
2003, or _____________
Haynes and Boone – copies to (which shall not constitute notice):
David M. Sudbury
General Counsel
Commercial Metals Company
6565 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75039
Facsimile No.: 214/689-4326
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and
Haynes and Boone , L.L.P.
901 Main Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
Attention: William R. Hays, III
Facsimile No.: 214/200-0467
(b) If to LAI, to:
Lofland Acquisition, Inc.
2920 N. _____________
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Agreement and Plan of Merger
Agreement and Plan of Merger (155K)
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INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC.,
THE THOMSON CORPORATION
and
THYME CORPORATION
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
Dated as of June 28, 2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS
1
ARTICLE II. THE MERGER
7
SECTION 2.1.
The Merger.
7
SECTION 2.2.
Closing.
7
SECTION 2.3.
Effective Time.
7
SECTION 2.4.
Effect of the Merger.
7
SECTION 2.5.
Subsequent Actions.
8
SECTION 2.6. . . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Willkie Farr – after the Merger is hereinafter referred to as the "Surviving Corporation."
SECTION 2.2. Closing.
The closing of the Merger (the "Closing") shall take place (i) at the offices of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019 at 10:00 a.m. EST on the second Business Day following the satisfaction (or, to the extent permitted _____________
Willkie Farr – Information Holdings Inc.
2777 Summer Street
Suite 602
Stamford, CT 06905
Attention: Mr. Mason P. Slaine
Facsimile: (203) 961-1431
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With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Attention: Steven J. Gartner, Esq.
Facsimile: (212) 728-9222
SECTION 9.3. Expenses.
All fees, costs and expenses incurred _____________
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IH
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC –
EX-2.1 2 a2139378zex-2_1.htm EXHIBIT 2.1
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Exhibit 2.1
EXECUTION COPY
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC .,
THE THOMSON CORPORATION
and
THYME CORPORATION
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
Dated as of June 28, 2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS
1
ARTICLE II. THE MERGER
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Information Holdings Inc – Material Contracts
SECTION 4.16
Taxes
SECTION 5.1
Conduct of Business Pending Closing
Schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. Information Holdings Inc . hereby undertakes to furnish supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission copies of any omitted schedules and exhibits upon request therefor by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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AGREEMENT _____________
Information Holdings Inc – exhibits upon request therefor by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of June 28, 2004 (the "Agreement"), among Information Holdings Inc ., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), The Thomson Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Parent"), and Thyme Corporation, a Delaware corporation and a Subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub").
W I T N _____________
Information Holdings Inc – Esq.
Facsimile: (646) 441-9037
and
The Thomson Corporation
Metro Center
One Station Place
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
Attention: Darren Pocsik, Esq.
Facsimile: (203) 357-9762
(b)
if to the Company:
Information Holdings Inc .
2777 Summer Street
Suite 602
Stamford, CT 06905
Attention: Mr. Mason P. Slaine
Facsimile: (203) 961-1431
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With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Willkie Farr & _____________
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC – IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Parent, Merger Sub and the Company have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC .
By:
/s/ MASON P. SLAINE
Name: Mason P. Slaine
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
THE THOMSON CORPORATION
By:
/s/ D.J. HULLAND
Name: D.J. Hulland
Title: Senior _____________
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Agreement and Plan of Merger
Agreement and Plan of Merger (171K)
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LIQUENT, INC.,
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC.
and
FLUID ACQUISITION CORP.
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
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Dated as of November 13, 2001
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Willkie Farr – 41-
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(a) if to Parent or Purchaser
Information Holdings Inc.
2777 Summer Street
Suite 209
Stamford, CT 06905
Attention: Vincent Chippari
Facsimile: (203) 961-1431
With a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
Attention: Steven J. Gartner, Esq.
Facsimile: (212) 728-8111
(b) if to the Company:
Liquent, Inc.
1300 Virginia Drive
Suite _____________
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IH
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC – {DOCUMENT}
{TYPE}EX-99.2
{SEQUENCE}4
{FILENAME}a2064179zex-99_2.txt
{DESCRIPTION}EXHIBIT 99.2
{TEXT}
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Exhibit 99.2
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LIQUENT, INC.,
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC .
and
FLUID ACQUISITION CORP.
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
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Dated as of November 13, 2001
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ARTICLE I.
THE TENDER OFFER..................................................2
SECTION 1. _____________
Information Holdings Inc – for a party as
shall be specified by like notice, except that notices of changes of address
shall be effective upon receipt):
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(a) if to Parent or Purchaser
Information Holdings Inc .
2777 Summer Street
Suite 209
Stamford, CT 06905
Attention: Vincent Chippari
Facsimile: (203) 961-1431
With a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York _____________
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC – executed as of the date first written above by their respective
officers thereunto duly authorized.
LIQUENT, INC.
By: /s/ R. Richard Dool
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Name: R. Richard Dool
Title: Chief Executive Officer
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC .
By: /s/ Vincent A. Chippari
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Name: Vincent A. Chippari
Title: Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
FLUID ACQUISITION CORP.
By: /s/ Vincent A. Chippari
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Name: Vincent A. Chippari
_____________
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Liquent
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
LIQUENT, INC. – {DOCUMENT}
{TYPE}EX-99.2
{SEQUENCE}4
{FILENAME}a2064179zex-99_2.txt
{DESCRIPTION}EXHIBIT 99.2
{TEXT}
{Page}
Exhibit 99.2
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LIQUENT, INC. ,
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC.
and
FLUID ACQUISITION CORP.
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
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Dated as of November 13, 2001
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THE TENDER OFFER.................................................. _____________
Liquent, Inc. – 9.11. Waiver................................................44
SECTION 9.12. Counterparts..........................................44
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of November 13, 2001 (the
"Agreement"), among Liquent, Inc. , a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
Information Holding Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Parent"), and Fluid
Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of
Parent ("Purchaser").
W I _____________
Liquent, Inc. – 1431
With a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
Attention: Steven J. Gartner, Esq.
Facsimile: (212) 728-8111
(b) if to the Company:
Liquent, Inc.
1300 Virginia Drive
Suite 125
Ft. Washington, PA 19034
Attention: Christopher Meshginpoosh
Facsimile: (215) 619-6481
With a copy to:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
1701 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA _____________
LIQUENT, INC. – Page}
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company, Parent and Purchaser have caused this
Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective
officers thereunto duly authorized.
LIQUENT, INC.
By: /s/ R. Richard Dool
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Name: R. Richard Dool
Title: Chief Executive Officer
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC.
By: /s/ Vincent A. Chippari
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Name: Vincent A. Chippari
Title: Executive Vice President
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Morgan Lewis
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Merger:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius – 212) 728-8111
(b) if to the Company:
Liquent, Inc.
1300 Virginia Drive
Suite 125
Ft. Washington, PA 19034
Attention: Christopher Meshginpoosh
Facsimile: (215) 619-6481
With a copy to:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
1701 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Attention: Stephen M. Goodman, Esquire
Facsimile: (215) 963-5299
SECTION 9.3. EXPENSES. Except as expressly set forth in Section 8.2( _____________
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Agreement and Plan of Reorganization
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (194K)
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<DESCRIPTION>AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
<TEXT>
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
BY AND AMONG
PREDICTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.,
SALMON ACQUISITION CORPORATION,
SYNET SERVICE CORPORATION,
MICHAEL J. WETHINGTON, AS STOCKHOLDERS' AGENT, AND
CERTAIN STOCKHOLDERS OF SYNET SERVICE CORPORATION
. . .
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Willkie Farr
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Reorganization:
Willkie Farr – may be required under the
Securities Act, under state Blue Sky laws, and under HSR.
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(d) Tax Opinion. Target shall have received a written opinion
from Willkie Farr & Gallagher, dated as of the Effective Date, to the effect
that the Merger will constitute a reorganization within the meaning of Section
368 of the Code. In preparing _____________
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Peregrine
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Reorganization:
Peregrine Systems, Inc. – made in
connection with the taking of any action contemplated by this Agreement.
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5.13 Promissory Notes; Deferred Compensation. The Unsecured Convertible
Promissory Note payable to Peregrine Systems, Inc. , dated October 25, 1999, in
the principal amount of $100,000 shall be paid and satisfied in full by Target
prior to the Effective Date. All of Target's _____________
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Chase Manhattan
As referenced in this Agreement and Plan of Reorganization:
Chase Manhattan
Bank, – to enter into this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, in
substantially the form as Exhibit C hereto, to be entered into among Acquiror,
Target, the Principal Stockholders, the Stockholders' Agent and Chase Manhattan
Bank, as Escrow Agent (the "Escrow Agreement", and with this Agreement and the
Voting Agreements, collectively, the "Transaction Documents") and to consummate
the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution _____________
Chase Manhattan Bank – 8.3 Escrow Fund. As security for the indemnity provided for in Section
8.2 hereof, the Escrowed Consideration shall be deposited by Acquiror in an
escrow account with The Chase Manhattan Bank (or other mutually acceptable
institution) as Escrow Agent (the "Escrow Agent"), as of the Effective Time,
such deposit to constitute an escrow fund (the "Escrow Fund") to be governed _____________
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