Common use of Effective Date of the Merger Clause in Contracts

Effective Date of the Merger. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement and Plan of Merger, the parties hereto shall cause the Merger to be completed by filing all appropriate certificates and instruments, including, without limitation, a certificate of merger (the "Certificate of Merger") in accordance with applicable law, and the Merger shall become effective upon the filing of the Certificate of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the "Effective Date").