Effective Date of the Merger. The Merger shall be effective on the date on which all filings with government agencies, as may be required under applicable laws and regulations for the Merger to become effective, are made and accepted by the applicable agencies (the "Effective Date").
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Samples: Merger Agreement (Astoria Financial Corp), Merger Agreement (Sovereign Bancorp Inc), Merger Agreement (Sovereign Bancorp Inc)
Effective Date of the Merger. The Merger shall be effective on a date (the “Effective Time”) which shall be the later of (i) the date on which all filings with government agencies, agencies as may be required under applicable laws and regulations for the Merger to become effective have been made and all regulatory approvals therefor shall have been received and first become effective, are made and accepted by (ii) immediately after the applicable agencies (“Effective Time” of the "Effective Date")Holding Company Merger.
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Effective Date of the Merger. The Merger shall be effective on the date on which all filings with government agencies, as may be required under applicable laws and regulations for the Merger to become effective, are made and accepted by the applicable agencies (the "“Effective Date"”).
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Samples: Business Combination Agreement (Charter Financial Corp/Ga)