Accounting Methods; Income Tax Elections. Except as disclosed in AHP SEC Reports filed prior to the date of this Agreement, or as required by a Governmental Entity, AHP shall not change its methods of accounting in effect at December 31, 1997, except as required by changes in GAAP as concurred in by AHP's independent public accountants. AHP shall not (i) change its fiscal year or (ii) make any material tax election, other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Merger Agreement (American Home Products Corp), Merger Agreement (Monsanto Co)
Accounting Methods; Income Tax Elections. Except as disclosed in AHP SEC Reports filed prior to the date of this Agreement, or as required by a Governmental Entity, AHP shall not change its methods of accounting in effect at December 31, 19971998, except as required by changes in GAAP as concurred in by AHP's independent public accountants. AHP shall not (i) change its fiscal year or (ii) make any material tax election, other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Merger Agreement (Warner Lambert Co), Merger Agreement (American Home Products Corp)