Common use of Drafting Conventions; No Construction Against Drafter Clause in Contracts

Drafting Conventions; No Construction Against Drafter. (a) The headings in this Agreement are provided for convenience and do not affect its meaning. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” are to be read as if they were followed by the phrase “without limitation.” Unless specified otherwise, any reference to an agreement means that agreement as amended or supplemented, subject to any restrictions on amendment contained in such agreement. Unless specified otherwise, any reference to a statute or regulation means that statute or regulation as amended or supplemented from time to time and any corresponding provisions of successor statutes or regulations. If any date specified in this Agreement as a date for taking action falls on a day that is not a business day, then that action may be taken on the next business day. Unless specified otherwise, the words “party” and “parties” refer only to a party named in this Agreement or one who joins this Agreement as a party pursuant to the terms hereof. (b) The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement is to be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and there is to be no presumption or burden of proof or rule of strict construction favoring or disfavoring any party because of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

Appears in 20 contracts

Samples: Stockholders Agreement (StandardAero, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Steinway Musical Instruments Holdings, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (Steinway Musical Instruments Holdings, Inc.)

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Drafting Conventions; No Construction Against Drafter. (a) The headings in this Agreement are provided for convenience and do not affect its meaning. The words “include,” ”, “includes” and “including” are to be read as if they were followed by the phrase “without limitation.” ”. Unless specified otherwise, any reference to an agreement means that agreement as amended or supplemented, subject to any restrictions on amendment contained in such agreement. Unless specified otherwise, any reference to a statute or regulation means that statute or regulation as amended or supplemented from time to time and any corresponding provisions of successor statutes or regulations. If any date specified in this Agreement as a date for taking action falls on a day that is not a business day, then that action may be taken on the next business day. Unless specified otherwise, the words “party” and “parties” refer only to a named party named in to this Agreement or one who joins this Agreement as a party pursuant to the terms hereofAgreement. (b) The language used parties have participated jointly with their respective counsel in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intentAgreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement is to be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and there is to be no presumption or burden of proof or rule of strict construction favoring or disfavoring any party because of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Major Stockholder Contribution and Exchange Agreement, Registration Rights Agreement (WisdomTree Investments, Inc.), Major Stockholder Contribution and Exchange Agreement (Open Link Financial, Inc.)

Drafting Conventions; No Construction Against Drafter. (a) The headings in this Agreement are provided for convenience and do not affect its meaning. The words “include,” ”, “includes” and “including” are to be read as if they were followed by the phrase “without limitation.” ”. Unless specified otherwise, any reference to an agreement means that agreement as amended or supplemented, subject to any restrictions on amendment contained in such agreement. Unless specified otherwise, any reference to a statute or regulation means that statute or regulation as amended or supplemented from time to time and any corresponding provisions of successor statutes or regulations. If any date specified in this Agreement as a date for taking action falls on a day that is not a business day, then that action may be taken on the next business day. Unless specified otherwise, the words “party” and “parties” refer only to a party named in this Agreement or one who joins this Agreement as a party pursuant to the terms hereof. (b) The language used parties have participated jointly with their respective counsel in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intentAgreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement is to be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and there is to be no presumption or burden of proof or rule of strict construction favoring or disfavoring any party because of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Open Link Financial, Inc.), Stock Restriction Agreement (Open Link Financial, Inc.)

Drafting Conventions; No Construction Against Drafter. (a) The headings in this Agreement are provided for convenience and do not affect its meaning. The Except to the extent otherwise provided or that the context otherwise requires: (i) the words “include,” “includes” and “including” are to be read as if they were followed by the phrase “without limitation.” Unless specified otherwise, ”; (ii) any reference to an agreement means that agreement as amended or supplemented, subject to any restrictions on amendment contained in such agreement. Unless specified otherwise, ; (iii) any reference to a statute or regulation means that statute or regulation as amended or supplemented from time to time and any corresponding provisions of successor statutes or regulations; (iv) the words “party” and “parties” refer only to a party named in this Agreement or one who joins this Agreement as a party pursuant to the terms hereof; (v) the phrase “to the extent” means the degree to which a subject or other matter extends, and not simply “if”; and (vi) the word “or” is not intended be exclusive unless expressly indicated otherwise. If any date specified in this Agreement as a date for taking action falls on a day that is not a business day, then that action may be taken on the next business day. Unless specified otherwise, the words “party” and “parties” refer only to a party named in this Agreement or one who joins this Agreement as a party pursuant to the terms hereof. (b) The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement is to be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and there is to be no presumption or burden of proof or rule of strict construction favoring or disfavoring any party because of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Primo Brands Corp), Arrangement Agreement and Plan of Merger (Primo Water Corp /CN/)

Drafting Conventions; No Construction Against Drafter. (a) The headings in this Agreement are provided for convenience and do not affect its meaning. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” are to be read as if they were followed by the phrase “without limitation.” Unless specified otherwise, any reference to an agreement means that agreement as amended or supplemented, subject to any restrictions on amendment contained in such agreement. Unless specified otherwise, any reference to a statute or regulation means that statute or regulation as amended or supplemented from time to time and any corresponding provisions of successor statutes or regulations. If any date specified in this Agreement as a date for taking action falls on a day that is not a business day, then that action may be taken on the next business day. Unless specified otherwise, the words “party” and “parties” refer only to a party named in this Agreement or one who joins this Agreement as a party pursuant to the terms hereof. (b) The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement is to be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties parties, and there is to be no presumption or burden of proof or rule of strict construction favoring or disfavoring any party because of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Milan Laser Inc.)

Drafting Conventions; No Construction Against Drafter. (a) The headings in this Agreement are provided for convenience and do not affect its meaning. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” are to be read as if they were followed by the phrase “without limitation.” Unless specified otherwise, any reference to an agreement means that agreement as amended or supplemented, subject to any restrictions on amendment contained in such agreement. Unless specified otherwise, any reference to a statute or regulation means that statute or regulation as amended or supplemented from time to time and any corresponding provisions of successor statutes or regulations. If any date specified in this Agreement as a date for taking action falls on a day that is not a business day, then that action may be taken on the next business day. Unless specified otherwise, the words “party” and “parties” refer only to a party named in this Agreement or one who joins this Agreement as a party pursuant to the terms hereof. 1 Note to Company: to discuss who will be included as a “Management Stockholder. (b) The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement is to be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and there is to be no presumption or burden of proof or rule of strict construction favoring or disfavoring any party because of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Mister Car Wash, Inc.)

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Drafting Conventions; No Construction Against Drafter. (a) The headings in this Agreement are provided for convenience and do not affect its meaning. The words “include,” ”, “includes” and “including” are to be read as if they were followed by the phrase “without limitation.” ”. Unless specified otherwiseotherwise in this Agreement, any reference to an agreement means that agreement as amended or supplemented, subject to any restrictions on amendment contained in such agreement. Unless specified otherwise, any reference to a statute or regulation means that statute or regulation as amended or supplemented from time to time and any corresponding provisions of successor statutes or regulations. If any date specified in this Agreement as a date for taking action falls on a day that is not a business day, then that action may be taken on the next business day. Unless specified otherwise, the words “party” and “parties” refer only to a named party named in to this Agreement or one who joins this Agreement as a party pursuant to the terms hereofAgreement. (b) The language used parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intentAgreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement is to be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and there is to be no presumption or burden of proof or rule of strict construction favoring or disfavoring any party because of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Washington Trust Bancorp Inc)

Drafting Conventions; No Construction Against Drafter. (a) The headings in this Agreement are provided for convenience and do not affect its meaning. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” are to be read as if they were followed by the phrase “without limitation.” Unless specified otherwise, any reference to an agreement means that agreement as amended or supplemented, subject to any restrictions on amendment contained in such agreement. Unless specified otherwise, any reference to a statute or regulation means that statute or regulation as amended or supplemented from time to time and any corresponding provisions of successor statutes or regulations. If any date specified in this Agreement as a date for taking action falls on a day that is not a business dayBusiness Day (as defined in the Implementation Agreement), then that action may be taken on the next business dayBusiness Day. Unless specified otherwise, the words “party” and “parties” refer only to a party named in this Agreement or one who joins this Agreement as a party pursuant to the terms hereof. (b) The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement is to be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and there is to be no presumption or burden of proof or rule of strict construction favoring or disfavoring any party because of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investor Rights Agreement (MKS Instruments Inc)

Drafting Conventions; No Construction Against Drafter. (a) The headings in this Agreement are provided for convenience and do not affect its meaning. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” are to be read as if they were followed by the phrase “without limitation.” Unless specified otherwise, any reference to an agreement means that agreement as amended or supplemented, subject to any restrictions on amendment contained in such agreement. Unless specified otherwise, any reference to a statute or regulation means that statute or regulation as amended or supplemented from time to time and any corresponding provisions of successor statutes or regulations. If any date specified in this Agreement as a date for taking action falls on a day that is not a business day, then that action may be taken on the next business day. Unless specified otherwise, the words “party” and “parties” refer only to a party named in this Agreement or one who joins this Agreement as a party pursuant to the terms hereof. (b) The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement is to be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and there is to be no presumption or burden of proof or rule of strict construction favoring or disfavoring any party because of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.. US-DOCS\120152113.5

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Principal Shareholders Agreement (Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Holdings PLC)

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