Common use of Change in Control of Company Clause in Contracts

Change in Control of Company. The Company agrees that if there is a Change in Control of the Company, then with respect to all matters thereafter arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense advances under this Agreement, any other agreements, the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws now or hereafter in effect relating to Proceedings for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from special independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company (other than in connection with such matters) or Indemnitee. Without limiting the Company’s obligation not to unreasonably withhold its consent, in the event that Indemnitee and the Company are unable to agree on the selection of the special independent counsel, such special independent counsel shall be selected by lot from among at least five nationally recognized law firms each in New York City, New York, each having no less than 250 lawyers. Such selection shall be made in the presence of Indemnitee (and his legal counsel or either of them, as Indemnitee may elect). Such special independent counsel, among other things, shall determine whether and to what extent the Indemnitee would be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law and shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee to such effect. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the special independent counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), Proceedings, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant to this Agreement.

Appears in 12 contracts

Samples: Director Indemnity Agreement, Director Indemnity Agreement (Overseas Shipholding Group Inc), Officer Indemnity Agreement (Overseas Shipholding Group Inc)

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Change in Control of Company. The Company agrees that if there is a Change in Control of the Company, then with respect to all matters thereafter arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense expense advances under this Agreement, any other agreements, the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws now or hereafter in effect relating to Proceedings Claims for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from special independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company (other than in connection with such matters) or Indemnitee. Without limiting the Company’s obligation under the immediately preceding sentence not to unreasonably withhold its consentconsent to counsel selected by Indemnitee, in the event that Indemnitee and the Company are unable to agree on the selection of the special independent counsel, such special independent counsel shall be selected by lot from among at least five nationally recognized law firms each in New York City, New York, each having no less than 250 lawyers. Such selection shall be made in the presence of Indemnitee (and his legal counsel or either of them, as Indemnitee may elect). Such special independent counsel, among other things, shall determine whether and to what extent the Indemnitee would be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law and shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee to such effect. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the special independent counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), Proceedingsclaims, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant to this Agreementhereto.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Director and Officer Indemnity Agreement (NTL Inc), Director and Officer Indemnity Agreement (NTL Inc)

Change in Control of Company. The Company agrees that if there is a Change in Control of the Company, then with respect to all matters thereafter arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense advances under this Agreement, any other agreements, the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws now or hereafter in effect relating to Proceedings for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from special independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company’s 's Board of Directors (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or Indemnitee (other than in connection with such matters) or Indemniteematter). Without limiting the Company’s 's obligation not to unreasonably withhold its consent, in the event that Indemnitee and the Company are unable to agree on the selection of the special independent counsel, such special independent counsel shall be selected by lot from among at least five nationally recognized law firms (none of which shall have performed services for the Company or Indemnitee (other than in connection with such matter)) each in New York City, New York, each having no less than 250 lawyers. Such selection shall be made in the presence of Indemnitee (and his legal counsel or either of them, as Indemnitee may elect). Such special independent counsel, among other things, shall determine whether and to what extent the Indemnitee would be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law and shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee to such effect. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the special independent counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), Proceedings, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant to this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Officer Indemnity Agreement (Open Solutions Inc)

Change in Control of Company. The Company agrees that if there is a Change in Control of the Company, then with respect to all matters thereafter arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense expense advances under this Agreement, Agreement or any other agreements, the Certificate of Incorporation agreements or the By-laws Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to Proceedings Claims for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from special special, independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company (other than in connection with such matters) or Indemnitee. Without limiting the Company’s obligation not to unreasonably withhold its consent, in In the event that Indemnitee and the Company are unable to agree on the selection of the special special, independent counsel, such special independent counsel shall be selected by lot from among at least five nationally recognized law firms each in New York City, New York, each the State of Delaware and Dallas, Texas, having no less more than 250 lawyersfifty attorneys and having a rating of "av" or better in the then current Xxxxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxx Law Directory. Such selection shall be made in the presence of Indemnitee (and his legal counsel or either of them, as Indemnitee may elect). Such special special, independent counsel, among other things, shall determine whether and to what extent the Indemnitee would be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law and shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee to such effect. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the special special, independent counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), Proceedings, liabilities Expenses and damages Losses arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant to this Agreementhereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnity Agreement (At&t Inc.)

Change in Control of Company. The Company agrees that if there is a Change in Control of the Company, then with respect to all matters thereafter arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense expense advances under this Agreement, any other agreements, the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws now or hereafter in effect relating to Proceedings Claims for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from special independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company (other than in connection with such matters) or Indemnitee. Without limiting the Company’s obligation not to unreasonably withhold its consent, in In the event that Indemnitee and the Company are unable to agree on the selection of the special independent counsel, such special independent counsel shall be selected by lot from among at least five nationally recognized law firms each in New York City, New York, each having no less than 250 lawyers10 partners. Such selection shall be made in the presence of Indemnitee (and his legal counsel or either of them, as Indemnitee may elect). Such special independent counsel, among other things, shall determine whether and to what extent the Indemnitee would be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law and shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee to such effect. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of the special independent counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), Proceedingsclaims, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant to this Agreementhereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Director and Officer Indemnity Agreement (NTL Europe Inc)

Change in Control of Company. The Company agrees that if there is a Change in Control of the Company, then with respect to all matters thereafter arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense expense advances under this AgreementAgreement or the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, any other agreements, the Certificate of Incorporation agreements or the its By-laws now or hereafter in effect relating to Proceedings Claims for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from special independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company (other than in connection with such matters) or Indemnitee. Without limiting the Company’s obligation not to unreasonably withhold its consent, in In the event that Indemnitee and the Company are unable to agree on the selection of the special independent counsel, such special independent counsel shall be selected by lot from among at least five nationally recognized law firms each in New York City, New York, each and having no less than 250 lawyers10 partners. Such selection shall be made in the presence of Indemnitee (and his legal counsel or either of them, as Indemnitee may elect). Such special independent counsel, among other things, shall determine whether and to what extent the Indemnitee would be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law and shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee to such effect. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the special independent counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), Proceedings, liabilities Expenses and damages Losses arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant to this Agreementhereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Form of Director and Officer Indemnity Agreement (NTL Delaware Inc)

Change in Control of Company. The Company agrees that if there is a Change in Control of the Company, then with respect to all matters thereafter arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense expense advances under this Agreement, Agreement or any other agreements, the Certificate of Incorporation agreements or the By-laws Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to Proceedings Claims for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from special special, independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company (other than in connection with such matters) or Indemnitee. Without limiting the Company’s obligation not to unreasonably withhold its consent, in In the event that Indemnitee and the Company are unable to agree on the selection of the special special, independent counsel, such special independent counsel shall be selected by lot from among at least five nationally recognized law firms each in New York City, New York, each the State of Delaware and St. Louis, Missouri, having no less more than 250 lawyersfifty attorneys and having a rating of "av" or better in the then current Mxxxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxx Law Directory. Such selection shall be made in the presence of Indemnitee (and his legal counsel or either of them, as Indemnitee may elect). Such special special, independent counsel, among other things, shall determine whether and to what extent the Indemnitee would be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law and shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee to such effect. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the special special, independent counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), Proceedings, liabilities Expenses and damages Losses arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant to this Agreementhereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnity Agreement (At&t Inc.)

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Change in Control of Company. The Company agrees that if there is a Change in Control of the Company, then with respect to all matters thereafter arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense advances under this Agreement, any other agreements, the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws now or hereafter in effect relating to Proceedings for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from special independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or Indemnitee (other than in connection with such matters) or Indemniteematter). Without limiting the Company’s obligation not to unreasonably withhold its consent, in the event that Indemnitee and the Company are unable to agree on the selection of the special independent counsel, such special independent counsel shall be selected by lot from among at least five nationally recognized law firms (none of which shall have performed services for the Company or Indemnitee (other than in connection with such matter)) each in New York City, New York, each having no less than 250 lawyers. Such selection shall be made in the presence of Indemnitee (and his legal counsel or either of them, as Indemnitee may elect). Such special independent counsel, among other things, shall determine whether and to what extent the Indemnitee would be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law and shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee to such effect. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the special independent counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), Proceedings, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant to this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Director and Officer Indemnity Agreement (Diligent Board Member Services, Inc.)

Change in Control of Company. The Company agrees that if there is a Change in Control of the Company, then with respect to all matters thereafter arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense expense advances under this Agreement, any other agreements, the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws now or hereafter in effect relating to Proceedings Claims for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from special independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company’s 's Board of Directors (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company (other than in connection with such matters) or Indemnitee. Without limiting the Company’s 's obligation under the immediately preceding sentence not to unreasonably withhold its consentconsent to counsel selected by Indemnitee, in the event that Indemnitee and the Company are unable to agree on the selection of the special independent counsel, such special independent counsel shall be selected by lot from among at least five nationally recognized law firms each in New York City, New York, each having no less than 250 lawyers. Such selection shall be made in the presence of Indemnitee (and his legal counsel or either of them, as Indemnitee may elect). Such special independent counsel, among other things, shall determine whether and to what extent the Indemnitee would be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law and shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee to such effect. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the special independent counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), Proceedingsclaims, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant to this Agreementhereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnity Agreement (Telewest Global Inc)

Change in Control of Company. The Company agrees that if there is a Change in Control of the Company, then with respect to all matters thereafter arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense expense advances under this Agreement, Agreement or any other agreements, the Certificate of Incorporation agreements or the By-laws Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to Proceedings Claims for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from special special, independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company (other than in connection with such matters) or Indemnitee. Without limiting the Company’s obligation not to unreasonably withhold its consent, in In the event that Indemnitee and the Company are unable to agree on the selection of the special special, independent counsel, such special independent counsel shall be selected by lot from among at least five nationally recognized law firms each in New York City, New York, each the State of Delaware and St. Louis, Missouri, having no less more than 250 lawyersfifty attorneys and having a rating of "av" or better in the then current Xxxxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxx Law Directory. Such selection shall be made in the presence of Indemnitee (and his legal counsel or either of them, as Indemnitee may elect). Such special special, independent counsel, among other things, shall determine whether and to what extent the Indemnitee would be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law and shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee to such effect. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the special special, independent counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), Proceedings, liabilities Expenses and damages Losses arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant to this Agreementhereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnity Agreement (At&t Inc.)

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