Authority Relative to this Agreement and Binding Effect. The execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement and the Related Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action. Except as set forth in Schedule 5.2, neither the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Documents by Seller, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, will (a) result in any conflict with or breach or violation of or default under the Organizational Documents of Seller, (b) result in a violation or breach of any term or provision of or a loss of any right or benefit under, constitute a default or accelerate the performance required under, result in the termination of or a right of termination, cancellation or amendment, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance upon any of the respective properties or assets of Seller or any of its Affiliates under any Contract to which Seller or any of its Affiliates is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound, whether with or without notice or the passage of time or both, or (c) result in a violation of any Legal Requirement applicable to Seller or any of its Affiliates, except for such exceptions to the foregoing clause (b) that, individually or in the aggregate, would not be reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect or that will be cured, waived or otherwise remedied on or prior to the Closing Date. This Agreement constitutes, and the Related Documents to be executed by Seller when executed and delivered will constitute, valid and legally binding obligations of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) bankruptcy or similar laws from time to time in effect affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or (ii) the availability of equitable remedies generally.
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Samples: Purchase and Sale Agreement (Laclede Group Inc), Purchase and Sale Agreement (Laclede Gas Co)
Authority Relative to this Agreement and Binding Effect. The execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement and the Related Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby by Seller have been duly authorized by Seller's Board of Directors, which constitutes all requisite necessary corporate actionaction required on the part of Seller and Seller's shareholders for such authorizations. Except as set forth in Schedule 5.2, neither the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Documents by Seller, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, Seller will not result in (a) result in any conflict with or breach or violation of or default under the Organizational Documents of SellerSeller or any Subsidiary, (b) result in a violation or breach of any term or provision of of, or a loss of any right or benefit under, constitute a default or accelerate the performance required under, result in the termination any indenture, mortgage, deed of or a right of terminationtrust, cancellation or amendmentsecurity agreement, loan agreement, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance upon any of the respective properties or assets of Seller or any of its Affiliates under any Material Contract to which Seller or any of its Affiliates Subsidiary is a party or by which any of their respective assets the Assets are bound, whether with or without notice or the passage of time or both, or (c) result in a violation of any Legal Requirement applicable to Seller or Order of any of its AffiliatesGovernmental Body, except for such exceptions to the foregoing clause clauses (b) and (c) that, individually or in the aggregate, would not be reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect or that will be cured, waived or otherwise remedied on or prior to the Closing Date. This Agreement constitutes, and the Related Documents to be executed by Seller when executed and delivered will constitute, valid and legally binding obligations of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) bankruptcy or similar laws from time to time in effect affecting the enforcement of creditors’ ' rights generally or (ii) the availability of equitable remedies generally.
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Authority Relative to this Agreement and Binding Effect. The execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement and the Related Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby by Seller have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action. Except as set forth in Schedule 5.2, neither the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Documents by Seller, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, Seller will not result in (a) result in any conflict with or breach or violation of or default under the Organizational Documents of Seller, (b) result in to Seller's Knowledge, a violation or breach of any term or provision of of, or a loss of any right or benefit under, constitute a default or accelerate the performance required under, result in the termination any indenture, mortgage, deed of or a right of terminationtrust, cancellation or amendmentsecurity agreement, loan agreement, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance upon any of the respective properties or assets of Seller or any of its Affiliates under any Material Contract to which Seller or any of its Affiliates is a party or by which any of their respective assets the Assets are bound, whether with or without notice or the passage of time or both, or (c) result in a violation of any Legal Requirement applicable to Seller or Order of any of its AffiliatesGovernmental Body, except for such exceptions to the foregoing clause clauses (b) and (c) that, individually or in the aggregate, would not be reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect or that will be cured, waived or otherwise remedied on or prior to the Closing Date. This Agreement constitutes, constitutes and the Related Documents to be executed by Seller when executed and delivered will constitute, constitute valid and legally binding obligations of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) bankruptcy or similar laws from time to time in effect affecting the enforcement of creditors’ ' rights generally or (ii) the availability of equitable remedies generally. No Person has any agreement, option, warrant, subscription, understanding, or commitment, or any right or privilege capable of becoming an agreement, option or commitment for the purchase of the Assets of any other interest in the Business.
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Samples: Purchase and Sale Agreement (Citizens Utilities Co)
Authority Relative to this Agreement and Binding Effect. The execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement and the Related Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action. Except as set forth in Schedule 5.2, neither the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Documents by Seller, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, will (a) result in any conflict with or breach or violation of or default under the Organizational Documents of SellerSeller or the Subsidiary, (b) result in a violation or breach of any term or provision of or a loss of any right or benefit under, constitute a default or accelerate the performance required under, result in the termination of or a right of termination, cancellation or amendment, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance upon any of the respective properties or assets of Seller or any of its Affiliates (including the Subsidiary) under any Contract to which Seller or any of its Affiliates (including the Subsidiary) is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound, whether with or without notice or the passage of time or both, or (c) result in a violation of any Legal Requirement applicable to Seller or any of its Affiliates, except for such exceptions to the foregoing clause (b) that, individually or in the aggregate, would not be reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect or that will be cured, waived or otherwise remedied on or prior to the Closing Date. This Agreement constitutes, and the Related Documents to be executed by Seller when executed and delivered will constitute, valid and legally binding obligations of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) bankruptcy or similar laws from time to time in effect affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or (ii) the availability of equitable remedies generally.
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Authority Relative to this Agreement and Binding Effect. The execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement and Agreement, the Related Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action. Except as set forth in Schedule 5.2, neither the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Documents by Seller, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, will (a) result in any conflict with or breach or violation of or default under the Organizational Documents of SellerSeller or any Subsidiary, (b) result in a violation or breach of any term or provision of or a loss of any right or benefit under, constitute a default or accelerate the performance required under, result in the termination of or a right of termination, cancellation or amendment, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance upon any of the respective properties or assets of Seller or any of its Affiliates (including the Subsidiaries) under any Contract to which Seller or any of its Affiliates (including the Subsidiaries) is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound, whether with or without notice or the passage of time or both, or (c) result in a violation of any Legal Requirement applicable to Seller or Order of any of its AffiliatesGovernmental Body, except for such exceptions to the foregoing clause (b) that, individually or in the aggregate, would not be reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect or that will be cured, waived or otherwise remedied on or prior to the Closing Date. This Agreement constitutes, and the Related Documents to be executed by Seller when executed and delivered will constitute, valid and legally binding obligations of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) bankruptcy or similar laws from time to time in effect affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or (ii) the availability of equitable remedies generally.
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