Common use of Foundation Members Clause in Contracts

Foundation Members. If any Member that (a) is a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code and (b) has notified the Company of such status in writing (a “Foundation Member”), delivers an opinion of counsel, reasonably acceptable (as to form, substance and choice of counsel) to the Company, to the effect that, as a result of a change in law or an unexpected increase in such Foundation Member’s relative interest in the Company (other than as a result of the purchase of an interest by such Foundation Member), there is a material likelihood that the continued ownership of the Foundation Member’s Units (1) would subject such Foundation Member to excise taxes imposed by Subchapter A of Chapter 42 of the Code (other than Sections 4940 and 4942 thereof) or (2) would, as a result of a change in law after the date hereof or the insolvency of the Company, result in a material violation of, or a material breach of the fiduciary duties of its trustees or governing board under, any federal or state law applicable to private foundations or any rule or regulation adopted thereunder by any agency, commission or authority having jurisdiction over private foundations, the Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to assist (subject to applicable law) such Foundation Member in locating a transferee for all or a portion of such Foundation Member’s Units and, subject to Article 10, will not unreasonably withhold its consent to the transfer by such Foundation Member of all or a portion of its interest; provided, however, that if the Company or such Foundation Member is unable to locate a transferee, or otherwise eliminate the necessity for withdrawal by such Foundation Member, within 90 days after the receipt of such opinion of counsel, then such Foundation Member may completely or partially withdraw from the Company (but such withdrawal shall only be to the minimum extent necessary to eliminate the necessity for withdrawal) in accordance with the principles of 14.2 as if such Foundation Member were an ERISA Member.

Appears in 9 contracts

Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement (TCW Star Direct Lending LLC), Limited Liability Company Agreement (TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC), Limited Liability Company Agreement (TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC)

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Foundation Members. If any Member that (a) is a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code and (b) has notified the Company of such status in writing (a “Foundation Member”), delivers an opinion of counsel, reasonably acceptable (as to form, substance and choice of counsel) to the Company, to the effect that, as a result of a change in law or an unexpected increase in such Foundation Member’s relative interest in the Company (other than as a result of the purchase of an interest Interest by such Foundation Member), there is a material likelihood that the continued ownership of the Foundation Member’s Units Interest (1) would subject such Foundation Member to excise taxes imposed by Subchapter A of Chapter 42 of the Code (other than Sections 4940 and 4942 thereof) or (2) would, as a result of a change in law after the date hereof or the insolvency of the Company, result in a material violation of, or a material breach of the fiduciary duties of its trustees or governing board under, any federal or state law applicable to private foundations or any rule or regulation adopted thereunder by any agency, commission or authority having jurisdiction over private foundations, the Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to assist (subject to applicable law) such Foundation Member in locating a transferee for all or a portion of such Foundation Member’s Units Interest and, subject to Article 1011, will not unreasonably withhold its consent to the transfer by such Foundation Member of all or a portion of its interestInterest; provided, however, that if the Company or such Foundation Member is unable to locate a transferee, or otherwise eliminate the necessity for withdrawal by such Foundation Member, within 90 days after the receipt of such opinion of counsel, then such Foundation Member may completely or partially withdraw from the Company (but such withdrawal shall only be to the minimum extent necessary to eliminate the necessity for withdrawal) in accordance with the principles of 14.2 15.2 as if such Foundation Member were an ERISA Member.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement (TCW Direct Lending LLC)

Foundation Members. 14.1.1 If any Member member that (a) is a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code and (b) has notified the Company of such status in writing (a “Foundation Member”), delivers an opinion of counsel, reasonably acceptable (as to form, substance and choice of counsel) to the Company, to the effect that, as a result of a change in law or an unexpected increase in such Foundation Member’s relative interest in the Company (other than as a result of the purchase of an interest by such Foundation Member), there is a material likelihood that the continued ownership of the Foundation Member’s Units (1) would subject such Foundation Member to excise taxes imposed by Subchapter A of Chapter 42 of the Code (other than Sections 4940 and 4942 thereof) or (2) would, as a result of a change in law after the date hereof or the insolvency of the Company, result in a material violation of, or a material breach of the fiduciary duties of its trustees or governing board under, any federal or state law applicable to private foundations or any rule or regulation adopted thereunder by any agency, commission or authority having jurisdiction over private foundations, the Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to assist (subject to applicable law) such Foundation Member in locating a transferee for all or a portion of such Foundation Member’s Units and, subject to Article 10, will not unreasonably withhold its consent to the transfer by such Foundation Member of all or a portion of its interest; provided, however, that if the Company or such Foundation Member is unable to locate a transferee, or otherwise eliminate the necessity for withdrawal by such Foundation Member, within 90 days after the receipt of such opinion of counsel, then such Foundation Member may completely or partially withdraw from the Company (but such withdrawal shall only be to the minimum extent necessary to eliminate the necessity for withdrawal) as of the last day of the fiscal quarter of the Company during which such 90 day period expires or as of such earlier date as may be determined by the Company, in accordance its sole discretion (such date being herein referred to as the “Foundation Withdrawal Date”). Effective upon the Foundation Withdrawal Date, with respect a complete withdrawal from the principles of 14.2 as if Company, such Foundation Member were an ERISA Membershall cease to be a Member of the Company for all purposes and, except for its right to receive payment for its Company interest as hereinafter provided, shall no longer be entitled to the rights of a Member under this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement (TCW Spirit Direct Lending LLC)

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Foundation Members. If any Member that (a) is a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code and (b) has notified the Company of such status in writing (a “Foundation Member”), delivers an opinion of counsel, reasonably acceptable (as to form, substance and choice of counsel) to the Company, to the effect that, as a result of a change in law or an unexpected increase in such Foundation Member’s relative interest in the Company (other than as a result of the purchase of an interest by such Foundation Member), there is a material likelihood that the continued ownership of the Foundation Member’s Units (1) would subject such Foundation Member to excise taxes imposed by Subchapter A of Chapter 42 of the Code (other than Sections 4940 and 4942 thereof) or (2) would, as a result of a change in law after the date hereof or the insolvency of the Company, result in a material violation of, or a material breach of the fiduciary duties of its trustees or governing board under, any federal or state law applicable to private foundations or any rule or regulation adopted thereunder by any agency, commission or authority having jurisdiction over private foundations, the Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to assist (subject to applicable law) such Foundation Member in locating a transferee for all or a portion of such Foundation Member’s Units and, subject to Article 10, and will not unreasonably withhold its consent to the transfer by such Foundation Member of all or a portion of its interest; provided, however, that if the Company or such Foundation Member is unable to locate a transferee, or otherwise eliminate the necessity for withdrawal by such Foundation Member, within 90 days after the receipt of such opinion of counsel, then such Foundation Member may completely or partially withdraw from the Company (but such withdrawal shall only be to the minimum extent necessary to eliminate the necessity for withdrawal) in accordance with the principles of 14.2 as if such Foundation Member were an ERISA Member.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement (Kayne Anderson BDC, LLC)

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