Common use of Company Stockholder Approval; Proxy Statement Clause in Contracts

Company Stockholder Approval; Proxy Statement. (a) If approval or action in respect of the Merger by the stockholders of the Company is required by applicable law, the Company, acting through the Company Board, shall (i) call as promptly as practicable following consummation of the Offer, a meeting of its stockholders (the "Company Stockholders Meeting") for the purpose of voting upon adopting this Agreement and approving the Merger, (ii) hold the Company Stockholders Meeting as soon as practicable following the purchase of Shares pursuant to the Offer, and (iii) recommend to its stockholders the approval of the Merger. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company Board may withdraw, modify or amend any recommendation that the stockholders approve the Merger if the Company has received an Acquisition Proposal which in accordance with Section 7.2(c) is a Superior Proposal. The record date for the Company Stockholders Meeting shall be no earlier than close of business on the date on which Parent or Merger Sub becomes a record holder of Shares purchased pursuant to the Offer. At the Company Stockholders Meeting, Parent and Merger Sub shall cause all shares then owned beneficially or of record by them to be voted in favor of approval and adoption of this Agreement, the Merger and the transactions contemplated hereby. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Parent, Merger Sub or any other subsidiary of Parent shall acquire at least ninety percent (90%) of the outstanding Shares, the parties shall take all necessary and appropriate action to cause the Merger to become effective as soon as practicable after the expiration of the Offer without a stockholders meeting in accordance with Section 253 of the DGCL.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Dupont E I De Nemours & Co), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Dupont E I De Nemours & Co)

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Company Stockholder Approval; Proxy Statement. (a) If approval or action in respect of the Merger by the stockholders of the Company is required by applicable law, the Company, acting through the Company Board, shall (i) call as promptly as practicable following consummation of the Offer, a meeting of its stockholders (the "Company Stockholders Meeting") for the purpose of voting upon adopting this Agreement and approving the Merger, (ii) hold the Company Stockholders Meeting as soon as practicable following the purchase of Shares pursuant to the Offer, and (iii) recommend to its stockholders the approval of the Merger. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company Board may withdraw, modify or amend any recommendation that the stockholders Stockholders approve the Merger merger if the Company has received an Acquisition Proposal which in accordance with Section 7.2(c) 7.2 is a Superior Proposal. The record date for the Company Stockholders Meeting shall be no earlier than close of business on a date subsequent to the date on which Parent or Merger Sub becomes the a record holder of Shares purchased pursuant to the Offer. At the Company Stockholders Meeting, Parent and Merger Sub shall cause all shares then owned beneficially or of record by them to be voted in favor of approval and adoption of this Agreement, the Merger and the transactions contemplated hereby. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Parent, Merger Sub or any other subsidiary of Parent shall acquire at least ninety percent (90%) % of the outstanding SharesShares and outstanding Preferred Stock, the parties shall take all necessary and appropriate action to cause the Merger to become effective as soon as practicable after the expiration of the Offer without a stockholders meeting in accordance with Section 253 of the DGCL.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Merck & Co Inc), Agreement and Plan (Merck & Co Inc)

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