CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Agreement (Ibs Financial Corp), Agreement (Ibs Financial Corp), Agreement (First Keystone Financial Inc)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not Commonwealth Bancorp, Inc. (the Corporation "Corporation") is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
Appears in 8 contracts
Samples: Agreement (Commonwealth Bancorp Inc), Amended Agreement (Commonwealth Bancorp Inc), Agreement (Commonwealth Bancorp Inc)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Gs Financial Corp), Employment Agreement (Fidelity Financial of Ohio Inc), Agreement (Pittsburgh Financial Corp)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. “Change in Control of the Corporation" ” shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("“Exchange Act"”), or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "“person" ” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "“beneficial owner" ” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's ’s then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc), Employment Agreement (First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc), Change in Control Severance Agreement (Peoples Community Bancorp Inc /Md/)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. “Change in Control of the Corporation" ” shall mean a change in the occurrence of any of the following: (i) the acquisition of control of the Corporation as defined in 12 C.F.R. §574.4, unless a nature presumption of control is successfully rebutted or unless the transaction is exempted by 12 C.F.R. §574.3(c)(vii), or any successor to such sections; (ii) an event that would be required to be reported in response to Item 5.01 of Form 8-K or Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("“Exchange Act"”), or any successor thereto, whether or not any class of securities of the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (iiii) any "“person" ” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "“beneficial owner" ” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 2520% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's ’s then outstanding securities; or (iiiv) during any period of two three consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Willow Grove Bancorp Inc/New), Employment Agreement (Willow Financial Bancorp, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Chester Valley Bancorp Inc)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) other than the Executive or the Corporation, is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two twenty four consecutive yearsmonths, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Icarus International Inc), Employment Agreement (Icarus International Inc), Employment Agreement (Icarus International Inc)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 1(a) of Form 8-K or Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not any class of securities of the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 2520% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two three consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Heritage Bancshares Inc /Tx), Severance Agreement (First Banctrust Corp), Employment Agreement (First Banctrust Corp)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. “Change in Control of the Corporation" ” shall mean a change in the occurrence of any of the following: (i) the acquisition of control of the Corporation as defined in 12 C.F.R. §574.4, unless a nature presumption of control is successfully rebutted or unless the transaction is exempted by 12 C.F.R. §574.3(c)(vii), or any successor to such sections; (ii) an event that would be required to be reported in response to Item 1(a) of Form 8-K or Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("“Exchange Act"”), or any successor thereto, whether or not any class of securities of the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (iiii) any "“person" ” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "“beneficial owner" ” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 2520% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's ’s then outstanding securities; or (iiiv) during any period of two three consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Agreement (Willow Grove Bancorp Inc/New), Employment Agreement (Peoples Community Bancorp Inc /Md/), Agreement (Willow Grove Bancorp Inc/New)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under 2 2 the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Agreement (Pittsburgh Home Financial Corp), Agreement (Pittsburgh Home Financial Corp), Agreement (Pittsburgh Home Financial Corp)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 2520% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two three consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Ibl Bancorp), Employment Agreement (Ibl Bancorp)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 2 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not any security of the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections Section 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Agreement (First Keystone Financial Inc), Agreement (First Keystone Financial Inc)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. A “Change in Control Control” of the Corporation" Corporation shall mean a change in control the occurrence of a nature any of the following: (i) an event that would be required to be reported in response to Item 5.01 of Form 8-K or Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("“Exchange Act"”), or any successor thereto, whether or not any class of securities of the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (iii) any "“person" ” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "“beneficial owner" ” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's ’s then outstanding securities; or (iiiii) during any period of two three consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Change in Control Severance Agreement (Sterling Banks, Inc.), Change in Control Severance Agreement (Sterling Banks, Inc.)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in the occurrence of any of the following: (i) the acquisition of control of the Corporation as defined in 12 C.F.R. §574.4, unless a nature presumption of control is successfully rebutted or unless the transaction is exempted by 12 C.F.R. §574.3(c)(vii), or any successor to such sections; (ii) an event that would be required to be reported in response to Item 5.01 of Form 8-K or Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not any class of securities of the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (iiii) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 2520% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (iiiv) during any period of two three consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (Willow Grove Bancorp Inc/New), Change in Control Severance Agreement (Willow Grove Bancorp Inc/New)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. “Change in Control of the Corporation" ” shall mean a change in of control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("“Exchange Act"”), or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "“person" ” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "“beneficial owner" ” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's ’s then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Change in Control Severance Agreement (First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc), Change in Control Severance Agreement (First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not any security of the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections Section 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement (First Keystone Financial Inc), Agreement (First Keystone Financial Inc)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation or the Bank representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's or the Bank's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation or the Bank cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-two thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Agreement (Laurel Capital Group Inc)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, 2 2 whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation or the Bank representing 2525 % or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's or the Bank's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation or the Bank cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-two thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Agreement (Laurel Capital Group Inc)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. “Change in Control of the Corporation" ” shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("“Exchange Act"), ”) or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "“person" ” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "“beneficial owner" ” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's ’s then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period; (iii) the sale of all, or a material portion, of the assets of the Corporation; or (iv) the merger or recapitalization of the Corporation or whereby the Corporation is not the surviving entity.
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CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 3(9), 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the ------------------------------------ Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that than would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e(9e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporationcorporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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Samples: Agreement (Sovereign Bancorp Inc)
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION. Change in Control of the Corporation" shall mean a change in control of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or any successor thereto, whether or not the Corporation is registered under the Exchange Act; provided that, without limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) other than the Counsel or the Corporation, is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two twenty four consecutive yearsmonths, individuals who who, at the beginning of such period constitute constituted the Board of Directors of the Corporation Corporation, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of the period.
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