Issuance of Rights. (1) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. (2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. (3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. (4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Standex International Corp/De/), Rights Agreement (Standex International Corp/De/)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, or in either instance the case of an Exempted Person, more than 11,000,000 shares of Common Stock (subject to appropriate adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations, reclassifications and other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer similar events affecting the Common Stock) (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company)."
4. As soon Except as practicable after the Distribution Dateamended hereby, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, Agreement shall remain unchanged and shall remain in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided hereinfull force and effect.
5. In the event that an adjustment This Amendment may be executed in the any number of Rights per share counterparts, each of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p) hereofwhich shall be an original, at the time but all of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company which together shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificatesconstitute one instrument.
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company6. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock This Amendment shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear a contract made under the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices laws of the Company. Under certain circumstancesState of Delaware and for all purposes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Delaware applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely within Delaware; provided, as set forth in the Rights Agreementhowever, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates that all rights, duties and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy obligations of the Rights Agreement, as Agent shall be governed by and construed in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated accordance with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders laws of the associated RightsState of New York applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely within such state.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Hybridon Inc), Rights Agreement (Hybridon Inc)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A EXHIBIT B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BEXHIBIT C, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Centennial Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") and BankBostonAmerican Securities Transfer & Trust, N.A. Inc. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10March 16, 19981999, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Centennial Technologies Inc), Rights Agreement (Centennial Technologies Inc)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such specified or unspecified later date as may be determined by the Board before the occurrence of a Distribution Date) after the Stock Acquisition Date or (ii) the Close of Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the BoardBoard shall determine) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary a tender or exchange offer by an Exempt Person or a tender or exchange offer by a Grandfathered Person that complies with Section 7.1 of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such planPurchase Agreement) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, Act if upon consummation thereof, thereof such Person would be become the Beneficial Owner of 1510% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution DateDISTRIBUTION DATE"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Stock of the Company or the Convertible Preferred Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock thereof (which certificates for Common Stock or the Convertible Preferred Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, certificates and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock or Convertible Preferred Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock of the Company and of the Convertible Preferred Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, substantially in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit A hereto B (the each, a "Rights CertificatesRIGHTS CERTIFICATE"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, held (subject to adjustment as provided herein) or a number of Rights equal to the Conversion Number for each share of Convertible Preferred Stock so held. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock or Convertible Preferred Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall not be required to issue Rights Certificates evidencing fractional Rights, but may, in lieu thereof, make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3b) Rights shall be issued (i) and distributed in respect of all shares of Common Stock that of the Company and in respect of all shares of Convertible Preferred Stock which are issued either (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasuryi) after outstanding at the Record Date but or (ii) issued after the record date but, prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) Date. In addition, to the extent provided in connection with the issuance or sale Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of shares of Common Stock following of the Company or the Convertible Preferred Stock issued after the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer of the Company or exchange of Common Stock) the Convertible Preferred Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall shall, as promptly as practicable following the date of this Agreement, bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Wyndham International, Inc. (the "Company") and BankBostonAmerican Stock Transfer and Trust Company, N.A. a New York corporation , (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10June 29, 19981999, as the same may be amended, restated restated, renewed or renewed extended from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, beneficially owned (as such term is defined in the Rights Agreement) by any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Associate or Affiliate or Associates thereof of an Acquiring Person (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. The Rights shall not be exercisable, and shall be void so long as held, by a holder in any jurisdiction where the requisite qualification to the issuance to such holder, or the exercise by such holder, of the Rights in such jurisdiction shall not have been obtained or be obtainable. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock or the Convertible Preferred Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock or the Convertible Preferred Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, and the transfer (including the conversion) of any of such certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Stock or the Convertible Preferred Stock represented by such shares of Common Stock. In certificates.
(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that prior to the Company purchases earlier of the Distribution Date or acquires the redemption, expiration or termination of the Rights, any shares of Convertible Preferred Stock are retired and canceled in connection with the conversion of such shares into Common Stock after of the Record Date but prior to Company, then the Distribution Date, any associated Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled to be similarly retired and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstandingcancelled.
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Samples: Shareholder Rights Agreement (Wyndham International Inc), Shareholder Rights Agreement (Wyndham International Inc)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (pand 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Filene's Basement Corp. (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. State Street Bank and Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10February 19, 19981999, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Filenes Basement Corp), Rights Agreement (Filenes Basement Corp)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will will, if notified thereof and provided with all necessary information, send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. The Company shall promptly notify the Rights Agent in writing upon the occurrence of the Distribution Date and, if such notification is given orally, the Company shall confirm same in writing on or prior to the Business Day next following. Until such notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively for all purposes that the Distribution Date has not occurred. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date (including, without limitation, shares of Series A Preferred Stock), and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate (including, without limitation, shares of Series A Preferred Stock), and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Hybridon, Inc. (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. Mellon Investor Services LLC (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 19982001, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Hybridon Inc), Rights Agreement (Hybridon Inc)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for --------- each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage --------- prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Lifeline Systems, Inc. (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. State Street Bank and Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10July 24, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Lifeline Systems Inc), Rights Agreement (Lifeline Systems Inc)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of the Close of Business on the (i) tenth calendar day after the close Shares Acquisition Date (including any such date that is after the Agreement Date and prior to the issuance of business the Rights) or, in the event that the Board determines on the or before such tenth Business Day (or calendar day to effect an exchange in accordance with Section 24 and determines in accordance with Section 24(e) that a later date is advisable, such later date as may be determined by the Boardthat is not more than twenty (20) calendar days after the Stock Shares Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or and (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the BoardBoard prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer of the commencement by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit or compensation plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published of, or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more first public announcement of the shares intention of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance any Person (other than pursuant any of the Persons referred to in the preceding parenthetical) to commence, a Permitted Offer tender or exchange offer the consummation of which would result in any Person becoming an Acquiring Person (the Close of Business on the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”); provided, however, that, if such earlier date is prior to the Record Date, the Distribution Date shall be the Close of Business on the Record Date: (xA) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for Common Shares (which certificates shall also be deemed to be Right Certificates) or, in the case of uncertificated shares, by the balances indicated in the book-entry account system of the transfer agent for the Book-Entry Common Stock Shares (together with a transaction advise with respect to such shares), registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) thereof and not by separate certificates, Right Certificates; (B) the registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the Rights issued with respect thereto; and (yC) the Rights (and the right to receive Right Certificates therefor) will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company)Shares. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will countersign, and the Company will send or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested and provided with all necessary information and documents, at the expense of the Company, send or cause to be sent by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mailsuch means as the Company may reasonably select), to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares (other than any Acquiring Person or any Associate or Affiliate of an Acquiring Person) as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the CompanyCompany or transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares (and if the Rights Agent is not the transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares, one or more rights certificatesthe Company shall, as promptly as practicable, provide such information to the Rights Agent in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Rights Agent), a Right Certificate, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"a “Right Certificate”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock Share so held, subject to the adjustment provisions of Section 11; provided, however, that the Company may implement such procedures as provided herein. In it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, to minimize the event possibility that an adjustment in Rights are sent to Persons for whom the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to would be null and void under Section 11(i) or (p11(a)(ii) hereof, at . Despite the time of distribution of the Right Certificatesforegoing, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid may elect to use book entry positions in lieu of any fractional physical certificates, in which case, the “Right Certificates” shall be deemed to mean the book entry position representing the related Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Right Certificates. The Company shall as promptly as practicable notify the Rights CertificatesAgent in writing upon the occurrence of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date and, if such notification is given orally, the Company shall confirm the same in writing on or prior to the Business Day next following. Until such written notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively for all purposes that the Distribution Date, Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date, as applicable, has not occurred.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock Shares or Book-Entry Common Shares outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates registered in the names of the holders thereof (or, for shares participating in the direct registration system, by notations in the respective book entry accounts for the Common Stock and Shares). Until the registered holders Close of Business on the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
Distribution Date (3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Redemption Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale Close of Common Stock following Business on the Distribution Date and prior to the Final Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms surrender for transfer of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this any certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, for Common Shares or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Book-Entry Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented thereby.
(c) Certificates for Common Shares that become outstanding (including reacquired Common Shares referred to in the penultimate sentence of this Section 3(c)) after the Record Date but prior to the earliest of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date shall have impressed on, printed on, written on or otherwise affixed to them a legend in substantially the following form: THIS CERTIFICATE ALSO EVIDENCES AND ENTITLES THE HOLDER HEREOF TO CERTAIN RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN A RIGHTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (THE “COMPANY”) AND EQUINITY TRUST COMPANY, LLC, AS RIGHTS AGENT (AND ANY SUCCESSOR RIGHTS AGENTS, THE “RIGHTS AGENT”), DATED AS OF OCTOBER 30, 2024, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME (THE “RIGHTS AGREEMENT”), THE TERMS OF WHICH ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AS SET FORTH IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, SUCH RIGHTS WILL BE EVIDENCED BY SEPARATE CERTIFICATES AND WILL NO LONGER BE EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE. THE COMPANY WILL DELIVER TO THE HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE A COPY OF THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE AFTER RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST TXXXXXXX ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY. AS DESCRIBED IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, RIGHTS HELD BY OR ISSUED TO ANY PERSON WHO IS OR BECOMES AN ACQUIRING PERSON OR AN AFFILIATE OR ASSOCIATE THEREOF, (AS DEFINED IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT), WHETHER CURRENTLY HELD BY OR ON BEHALF OF SUCH PERSON OR BY ANY SUBSEQUENT HOLDER, SHALL BECOME NULL AND VOID AND NO LONGER TRANSFERRABLE. With respect to any Book-Entry Common Shares, a legend substantially similar to such shares legend shall be included in the Ownership Statement in respect of such Common StockShare or in a notice to such record holder of such Common Share in accordance with applicable law. With respect to the Common Shares, until the earliest of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates or Book-Entry Shares shall be evidenced by such certificates or book-entry notation (including any Ownership Statement) alone, and the transfer of any Common Shares, whether by transfer of such certificate or in book-entry, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented thereby. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock Shares after the Record Date but prior to Close of Business on the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock Shares shall be deemed cancelled canceled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which Shares that are no longer outstanding. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Common Shares and Rights (and any securities issuable on their exercise) may be issued and transferred by book-entry and not represented by physical certificates. Where Common Shares and Rights (and any securities issuable on their exercise) are held in uncertificated form, references in this Agreement to Right Certificates shall be deemed to refer to the notations in the book entry accounts reflecting ownership of such shares and, the Company and Rights Agent shall cooperate in all reasonable respects to give effect to the intent of the provisions contained herein.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, or, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer the case of an Exempted Person, at least the Perceptive Percentage or the Tang Percentage, as the case may be (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will countersign, and the Company will send or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested and provided with all necessary information, send) by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the CompanyCompany or the transfer agent or registrar for the Common Stock, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. The Company shall promptly notify the Rights Agent in writing upon the occurrence of the Distribution Date and, if such notification is given orally, the Company shall confirm the same in writing on or prior to the Business Day next following. Until such notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively for all purposes that the Distribution Date has not occurred.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for RightsRights Certificates, and shall bear a legend in substantially the following legendform: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. (the "“Company"”) and BankBoston, N.A. Mellon Investor Services (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of December 10March 11, 19982009, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (pand 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage --------- prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation NMT Medical, Inc. (formerly Nitinol Medical Technologies, Inc., and hereinafter, the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10June 7, 19981999, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (NMT Medical Inc)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1517.5% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, or, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer the case of an Exempted Person, 27.5% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. (the "Company") and BankBostonEquiServe Trust Company, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10November 29, 19982004, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) As soon as practical after the Distribution Date, the Company or the Rights Agent (if requested and provided with all necessary information) shall mail, by first class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of outstanding shares of Common Stock on the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, as shown by the records of the Company, at the address of such holder as shown on such records, a summary of the Rights in such form as the Company may determine (and not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement).
(b) Until the earlier of Distribution Date: (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may Rights shall be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more issued in respect of the shares of Common Stock then outstandingissued and outstanding on the Record Date and any and all shares of Common Stock issued or which become outstanding after the Record Date and prior to the earliest of the Distribution Date, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) Redemption Date, the Exchange Date and the Expiration Date; (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the if shares of Common Stock registered in the names are represented by certificates, then certificates representing shares of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed to also to represent the Rights until the earliest of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date, the Exchange Date and the Expiration Date; (iii) the registered holders of such shares of Common Stock shall also be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, the registered holders of the Rights associated with such shares; and (yiv) the Rights will shall be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a and the transfer to of any shares of Common Stock shall also constitute the Company)transfer of the Rights associated with such shares. As soon as practicable after the Company has notified the Rights Agent of the occurrence of the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will send countersign and Rights Agent shall, if requested and provided with all necessary information (except as otherwise provided in Section 7(e)), mail, by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, as shown by the records of the Company, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Companysuch records, one or more rights certificatescertificates representing the Rights (“Rights Certificates”), in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (the "Rights Certificates")B hereto, evidencing representing one Right (as adjusted from time to time pursuant to this Agreement) for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or held (p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of from and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced represented solely by such Rights Certificates). The Company shall promptly notify the Rights Agent in writing upon the occurrence of a Distribution Date. Until such notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively for all purposes that a Distribution Date has not occurred.
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that which are issued (either as an original issuance or from sold by the Company's treasury) Company after the Record Date but prior to the earlier earliest of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date, the Exchange Date or and the Expiration Date and (ii) Date. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock by the Company following the Distribution Date and prior to the earliest of the Redemption Date, the Exchange Date and the Expiration Date upon Date, the Company shall, with respect to Common Stock so issued or sold (i) pursuant to the exercise of stock options, options issued prior to the Distribution Date or under any employee plan or arrangement created prior to the Distribution Date or (ii) upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or securities issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, issue the appropriate number of Rights (represented by Rights Certificates) in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights would be issued and (y) no such Rights shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (includingoutstanding on the Record Date or issued after the Record Date, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange and notices to holders of uncertificated shares of Common Stock) Stock outstanding on the Record Date or issued after the Record Date, which certificates or notices are delivered after the Record Date but prior to the earliest of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date, the Exchange Date and the Expiration Date, shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear contain a legend substantially in the following legendform: This certificate also evidences represents and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the a Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and BankBostonMellon Investor Services LLC, N.A. (the "as Rights Agent") , dated as of December 10November 14, 1998, 2008 (as the same it may be amended, restated or renewed amended from time to time (time, the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal executive offices of the Company. Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights (as defined in the Rights Agreement) will be evidenced represented by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced represented by this certificate. The Company Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will mail (or cause the Rights Agent to mail) to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, Agreement without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreementcircumstances, Rights issued tothat were, are or held by, any Person who is, was become beneficially owned by Acquiring Persons or becomes an Acquiring Person their Associates or any Affiliate or Associates thereof Affiliates (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, ) may become null and void. With respect void and the holder of any of such Rights (including any subsequent holder) shall not have any right to exercise such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, none of the Distribution Date or the Expiration DateCompany, the Rights Agent or any other person shall have any obligation to issue any Rights or deliver any Rights Certificate to an Acquiring Person or to anyone else in whose hands the Rights would be null and void, either initially or in connection with a request to register a transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute represented by a Rights Certificate previously issued. Furthermore, neither the transfer of Company, the Rights associated with Agent nor anyone else shall be obligated to issue Rights or deliver any Rights Certificates to any person making a tender offer which if consummated could render such shares person an Acquiring Person or to any Affiliate or Associate of Common Stocksuch person until and unless the tender offer is withdrawn and the person shall have established to the Company’s reasonable satisfaction that such person does not intend to become an Acquiring Person. In The Company shall be entitled to require any person claiming the event right to receive a Rights Certificate to present such evidence as the Company shall require to establish to the Company’s satisfaction that the Rights represented by that Rights Certificate have not become null and void under the provisions in Section 7(e) or that the Company purchases or acquires any shares is not entitled to withhold such Rights Certificate under the provisions of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior preceding sentence. The Company shall give written notice to the Distribution Date, Rights Agent promptly after it becomes aware of the existence of any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise Acquiring Person or any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstandingAssociate or Affiliate thereof.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be promptly as practicable thereafter as determined in good faith by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the BoardBoard prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, or, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer the case of an Exempted Person, 20% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: “This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation POZEN Inc. (the "“Company"”) and BankBostonStockTrans, N.A. Inc. (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of December 10January 12, 19982005, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. .” With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Pozen Inc /Nc)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until If at any time the earlier Corporation shall take a record of the holders of its Common Stock for the purpose of entitling them to receive a dividend or other distribution of, or shall in any manner (whether directly or indirectly by assumption in a consolidation or in a merger in which the Corporation is the surviving corporation or otherwise) issue to any Person or Persons, any Rights to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire any Additional Shares of Common Stock or any Convertible Securities, in any case whether or not such Rights or the right to exchange or convert such Convertible Securities are immediately exercisable, and the consideration per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon the exercise of such Rights or upon conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities determined pursuant to Section 3.8(a) and Section 3.8(e) -------------- -------------- shall be less than the Reference Price determined as of the applicable time of determination specified in the last sentence of this Section 3.5(a), then the -------------- maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of such Rights or, in the case of Rights for Convertible Securities, upon the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities determined as of such applicable time shall be deemed to be Additional Shares of Common Stock issued as of such applicable time for such consideration per share and the number of shares of Common Stock for which each Warrant is exercisable and the Warrant Price shall be adjusted as provided in Section 3.4(a). The applicable time of determination -------------- shall be
(i) if the event requiring the adjustment is the taking of a record date for any dividend or distribution of Rights referred to in this Section 3.5(a), as of either the close of business on the tenth Business Day (such -------------- record date or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender such dividend or exchange offer by any Person (other than distribution is paid, whichever produces the Companyhighest Reference Price, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.or
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the case of any other issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and Rights, immediately prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rightsissuance.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Warrant Agreement (Convergent Communications Inc /Co)
Issuance of Rights. (1) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2) . As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3) . Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex PAREXEL International Corporation the (the "Company") and BankBostonEquiServe Trust Company, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10March 27, 19982003, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) . Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Share Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Share Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock Shares then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock Shares (which certificates for Common Stock Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Shares following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to Common Shares so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of share options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock Share has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common StockPreference Shares, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock Shares that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock Shares following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to Common Shares so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsshare options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to Common Shares so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock Shares (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common StockShares) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Arlington Tankers Ltd. (the "“Company"”) and BankBostonAmerican Stock Transfer & Trust Company, N.A. LLC (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of December 10June 26, 19982008, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock Shares shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common StockShares. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock Shares after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock Shares shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock Shares which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for --------- each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage --------- prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Kadant Inc. (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10July 16, 19982001, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Kadant Inc)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( the "Company") and BankBostonEquiServe Trust Company, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10July 13, 19982005, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Share Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Share Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit or share ownership plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if if, upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15shares representing 30% or more of the shares total voting power of Common Stock the Company then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Company Common Stock Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Company Common Stock Shares (which certificates for Company Common Stock Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for RightsRights Certificates) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Company Common Stock Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, and the Rights Agent will countersign and send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Company Common Stock Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Company Common Stock Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Company Common Shares outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Company Common Shares and the registered holders of the Company Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of Company Common Shares following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to Company Common Shares so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of share options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company determines, after receiving advice from counsel, that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Company Common Stock Share has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such the Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common StockPreferred Shares, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Company Common Stock Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Company Common Stock Shares that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Company Common Stock Shares following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to Company Common Shares so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsshare options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to Company Common Shares so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Company Common Stock Shares (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Company Common StockShares) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Invacare Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. National City Bank (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10July 8, 19982005, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly within five business days after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Company Common Stock Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Company Common Stock Shares shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Company Common StockShares. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Company Common Stock Shares after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Company Common Stock Shares shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Company Common Stock Shares which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Invacare Corp)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Thermo Electron Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same such Agreement may be amended, restated or renewed amended from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate Certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which that are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstandingbecome an Acquiring Person, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for send a copy of the Summary of Rights shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be required to send a copy of such summary to any purchaser of Common Stock outstanding as of in the close of business on IPO if a substantially similar summary is included in the Record Date, until final prospectus relating to the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated RightsIPO.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (the "“Company"”) and BankBostonAmerican Stock Transfer & Trust Company, N.A. (the "as Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, thereof such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A EXHIBIT B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BEXHIBIT C, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, Date the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (Select Therapeutics Inc. ( the "Company") and BankBostonFlorida Atlantic Stock Transfer Company, N.A. Inc. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10February 16, 19982001, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan, or any Exempted Person) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A EXHIBIT B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date including, without limitation, shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BEXHIBIT C, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, including, without limitation, shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (Transkaryotic Therapies, Inc. ( the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. EquiServe Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 1013, 19982000, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Boston Communications Group, Inc. (the "“Company"”) and BankBostonEquiServe Trust Company, N.A. (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of December 10September 6, 19982005, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date (including without limitation upon the conversion of the Company’s 5% Convertible Subordinated Notes Due 2007 (the 5% Notes”) issued pursuant to an Indenture dated October 20, 2000 with State Street Bank and Trust Company as Trustee (as amended from time to time, the “Indenture”) to the extent the holders of the 5% Notes would not be entitled to an adjustment in the conversion price of such 5% Notes pursuant to Section 4.6 of the Indenture)), and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate (including without limitation upon the conversion of the Company’s 5% Notes to the extent the holders of the 5% Notes would not be entitled to an adjustment in the conversion price of such 5% Notes pursuant to Section 4.6 of the Indenture) and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Manugistics Group, Inc. (the "“Company"”) and BankBostonEquiServe Trust Company, N.A. (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of December 10October 28, 19982004, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A EXHIBIT B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) . In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Expiration DateBoard, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights associated in connection with the Common Stock represented by such certificates issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be evidenced by such certificates alone issued if, and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Dateextent that, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to exercise any the Company or the Person to whom such Rights associated with Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A EXHIBIT B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BEXHIBIT C, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. _______________________ ________________ (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10July __, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.cancelled
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, or, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer the case of an Exempted Person, 20% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Icagen, Inc. (the "“Company"”) and BankBoston, N.A. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company LLC (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of December 102, 19982008, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Icagen Inc)
Issuance of Rights. (1) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (a) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (b) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (i) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (ii) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Applix Inc /Ma/)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for --------- each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (pand 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage --------- prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation NMT Medical, Inc. (formerly Nitinol Medical Technologies, Inc., and hereinafter, the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10June 7, 19981999, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (NMT Medical Inc)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit EXHIBIT A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit EXHIBIT B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Security Dynamics Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. State Street Bank and Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10July 20, 19981999, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Security Dynamics Technologies Inc /De/)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the BoardBoard prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the BoardBoard prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3b) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing issued for such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) after the date hereof but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date and the Expiration Date shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10May 29, 19982002, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(b), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4c) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Shareholder Protection Rights Agreement (Collagenex Pharmaceuticals Inc)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Lifeline Holdings, Inc. (the "Company"“Corporation”) and BankBoston, N.A. Registrar and Transfer Company (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of December 10November 19, 19982004, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the CompanyCorporation. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company Corporation will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, or, in either instance other the case of an Exempted Person, more than pursuant to a Permitted Offer is permitted by the definition of Exempted Person, (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Lifeline Holdings, Inc. (the "“Company"”) and BankBoston, N.A. Registrar and Transfer Company (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of December 10, 19982004, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of the Close of Business on the (i) tenth calendar day after the close Shares Acquisition Date (including any such date that is after the Agreement Date and prior to the issuance of business the Rights) or, in the event that the Board determines on the or before such tenth Business Day (or calendar day to effect an exchange in accordance with Section 24 and determines in accordance with Section 24(e) that a later date is advisable, such later date as may be determined by the Boardthat is not more than twenty (20) calendar days after the Stock Shares Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or and (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the BoardBoard prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer of the commencement by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit or compensation plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published of, or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more first public announcement of the shares intention of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance any Person (other than pursuant any of the Persons referred to in the preceding parenthetical) to commence, a Permitted Offer tender or exchange offer the consummation of which would result in any Person becoming an Acquiring Person (the Close of Business on the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”); provided, however, that, if such earlier date is prior to the Record Date, the Distribution Date shall be the Close of Business on the Record Date): (xA) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for Common Shares (which certificates shall also be deemed to be Right Certificates) or, in the case of uncertificated shares, by the balances indicated in the book-entry account system of the transfer agent for the Book-Entry Common Stock Shares (together with a transaction advise with respect to such shares), registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) thereof and not by separate certificates, Right Certificates; (B) the registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the Rights issued with respect thereto; and (yC) the Rights (and the right to receive Right Certificates therefor) will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company)Shares. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will countersign, and the Company will send or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested and provided with all necessary information and documents at the expense of the Company, send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mailsuch means as the Company may select), to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares (other than any Acquiring Person or any Associate or Affiliate of an Acquiring Person) as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the CompanyCompany or transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares (and if the Rights Agent is not the transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares, one or more rights certificatesthe Company shall, as promptly as practicable, provide such information to the Rights Agent in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Rights Agent), a Right Certificate, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"a “Right Certificate”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock Share so held, subject to the adjustment provisions of Section 11; provided, however, that the Company may implement such procedures as provided herein. In it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, to minimize the event possibility that an adjustment in Rights are sent to Persons for whom the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to would be null and void under Section 11(i) or (p11(a)(ii) hereof, at . Despite the time of distribution of the Right Certificatesforegoing, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid may elect to use book entry positions in lieu of any fractional physical certificates, in which case, the “Right Certificates” shall be deemed to mean the book entry position representing the related Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Right Certificates. The Company shall as promptly as practicable notify the Rights CertificatesAgent in writing upon the occurrence of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date and, if such notification is given orally, the Company shall confirm the same in writing on or prior to the Business Day next following. Until such written notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively for all purposes that the Distribution Date, Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date, as applicable, has not occurred.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following On the Record Date, or as soon as practicable thereafter, the Company will send (directly or through the Rights Agent or its transfer agent, at the expense of the Company and if the Rights agent or transfer agent is directed by the Company and provided with all necessary information and documents) a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common StockPreferred Shares, in substantially the form attached of Exhibit C hereto as Exhibit B(the “Summary of Rights”), by first-class, postage postage- prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares as of the close Close of business Business on the Record DateDate (other than any Acquiring Person or any Associate or Affiliate of an Acquiring Person), at the address of such holder shown on the records of the CompanyCompany or transfer agent or registrar for Common Shares (and if the Rights Agent is not the transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares, the Company shall, as promptly as practicable, provide such information to the Rights Agent in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Rights Agent). With respect to certificates for the Common Stock Shares or Book-Entry Common Shares outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates registered in the names of the holders thereof (or, for shares participating in the direct registration system, by notations in the respective book entry accounts for the Common Stock and Shares). Until the registered holders Close of Business on the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
Distribution Date (3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Redemption Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale Close of Common Stock following Business on the Distribution Date and prior to the Final Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms surrender for transfer of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this any certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, for Common Shares or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Book-Entry Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented thereby.
(c) Certificates for Common Shares that become outstanding (including reacquired Common Shares referred to in the penultimate sentence of this Section 3(c)) after the Record Date but prior to the earliest of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date shall have impressed on, printed on, written on or otherwise affixed to them a legend in substantially the following form: THIS CERTIFICATE ALSO EVIDENCES AND ENTITLES THE HOLDER HEREOF TO CERTAIN RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN A RIGHTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEMPEST THERAPEUTICS, INC. (THE “COMPANY”) AND COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS RIGHTS AGENT (THE “RIGHTS AGENT”), DATED AS OF OCTOBER 10, 2023, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME (THE “RIGHTS AGREEMENT”), THE TERMS OF WHICH ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AS SET FORTH IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, SUCH RIGHTS WILL BE EVIDENCED BY SEPARATE CERTIFICATES AND WILL NO LONGER BE EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE. THE COMPANY WILL DELIVER TO THE HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE A COPY OF THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE AFTER RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST XXXXXXXX ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY. AS DESCRIBED IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, RIGHTS HELD BY OR ISSUED TO ANY PERSON WHO IS OR BECOMES AN ACQUIRING PERSON OR AN AFFILIATE OR ASSOCIATE THEREOF, (AS DEFINED IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT), WHETHER CURRENTLY HELD BY OR ON BEHALF OF SUCH PERSON OR BY ANY SUBSEQUENT HOLDER, SHALL BECOME NULL AND VOID. With respect to any Book-Entry Common Shares, a legend substantially similar to such shares legend shall be included in the Ownership Statement in respect of such Common StockShare or in a notice to such record holder of such Common Share in accordance with applicable law. With respect to the Common Shares, until the earliest of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates or Book-Entry Shares shall be evidenced by such certificates or book-entry notation (including any Ownership Statement) alone, and the transfer of any Common Shares, whether by transfer of such certificate or in book-entry, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented thereby. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock Shares after the Record Date but prior to Close of Business on the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock Shares shall be deemed cancelled canceled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which Shares that are no longer outstanding. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Common Shares and Rights (and any securities issuable on their exercise) may be issued and transferred by book-entry and not represented by physical certificates. Where Common Shares and Rights (and any securities issuable on their exercise) are held in uncertificated form, references in this Agreement to Right Certificates shall be deemed to refer to the notations in the book entry accounts reflecting ownership of such shares and, the Company and Rights Agent shall cooperate in all reasonable respects to give effect to the intent of the provisions contained herein.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate Certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Viasys Healthcare Inc. (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10November 12, 19982001, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificateCertificate. The Upon written request addressed to the Secretary of the Company, the Company will mail to the holder of this certificate Certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request thereforcharge. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which that are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit EXHIBIT A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (a) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (b) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; PROVIDED, however, that (i) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (ii) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit EXHIBIT B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, redemption or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy expiration of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.upon the
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Samples: Rights Agreement (American Superconductor Corp /De/)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close Close of business Business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution DateDate and receipt by the Rights Agent of (i) written notice of the occurrence of the Distribution Date and (ii) a list of the shareholders (with addresses) of Common Stock, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A EXHIBIT B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the Close of Business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p) hereof11(p), at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof)) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BEXHIBIT C, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, including certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Centene Corporation (the "Company") ), and BankBostonMellon Investor Services LLC, N.A. as Rights Agent (the "Rights Agent") ), dated as of December 10August 30, 19982002, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which that are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Centene Corp)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstandingbecome an Acquiring Person, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for send a copy of the Summary of Rights shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be required to send a copy of such summary to any purchaser of Common Stock outstanding as of in the close of business on IPO if a substantially similar summary is included in the Record Date, until final prospectus relating to the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated RightsIPO.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (the "“Company"”) and BankBoston, N.A. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of December 10, 19982006, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, an Exempt Person or any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Eclipsys Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. Fleet National Bank (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10July 26, 19982000, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Eclipsys Corp)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of the Close of Business on the (i) tenth calendar day after the close Shares Acquisition Date (including any such date that is after the Agreement Date and prior to the issuance of business the Rights) or, in the event that the Board determines on the or before such tenth Business Day (or calendar day to effect an exchange in accordance with Section 24 and determines in accordance with Section 24(e) that a later date is advisable, such later date as may be determined by the Boardthat is not more than twenty (20) calendar days after the Stock Shares Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or and (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the BoardBoard prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer of the commencement by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit or compensation plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published of, or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more first public announcement of the shares intention of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance any Person (other than pursuant any of the Persons referred to in the preceding parenthetical) to commence, a Permitted Offer tender or exchange offer the consummation of which would result in any Person becoming an Acquiring Person (the Close of Business on the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”); provided, however, that, if such earlier date is prior to the Record Date, the Distribution Date shall be the Close of Business on the Record Date): (xA) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for Common Shares (which certificates shall also be deemed to be Right Certificates) or, in the case of uncertificated shares, by the balances indicated in the book-entry account system of the transfer agent for the Book-Entry Common Stock Shares (together with a transaction advise with respect to such shares), registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) thereof and not by separate certificates, Right Certificates; (B) the registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the Rights issued with respect thereto; and (yC) the Rights (and the right to receive Right Certificates therefor) will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company)Shares. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will countersign, and the Company will send or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested and provided with all necessary information and documents at the expense of the Company, send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mailsuch means as the Company may select), to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares (other than any Acquiring Person or any Associate or Affiliate of an Acquiring Person) as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the CompanyCompany or transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares (and if the Rights Agent is not the transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares, one or more rights certificatesthe Company shall, as promptly as practicable, provide such information to the Rights Agent in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Rights Agent), a Right Certificate, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"a “Right Certificate”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock Share so held, subject to the adjustment provisions of Section 11; provided, however, that the Company may implement such procedures as provided herein. In it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, to minimize the event possibility that an adjustment in Rights are sent to Persons for whom the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to would be null and void under Section 11(i) or (p11(a)(ii) hereof, at . Despite the time of distribution of the Right Certificatesforegoing, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid may elect to use book entry positions in lieu of any fractional physical certificates, in which case, the “Right Certificates” shall be deemed to mean the book entry position representing the related Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Right Certificates. The Company shall as promptly as practicable notify the Rights CertificatesAgent in writing upon the occurrence of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date and, if such notification is given orally, the Company shall confirm the same in writing on or prior to the Business Day next following. Until such written notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively for all purposes that the Distribution Date, Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date, as applicable, has not occurred.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following On the Record Date, or as soon as practicable thereafter, the Company will send (directly or through the Rights Agent or its transfer agent, at the expense of the Company and if the Rights agent or transfer agent is directed by the Company and provided with all necessary information and documents) a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common StockPreferred Shares, in substantially the form attached of Exhibit C hereto as Exhibit B(the “Summary of Rights”), by first-class, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares as of the close Close of business Business on the Record DateDate (other than any Acquiring Person or any Associate or Affiliate of an Acquiring Person), at the address of such holder shown on the records of the CompanyCompany or transfer agent or registrar for Common Shares (and if the Rights Agent is not the transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares, the Company shall, as promptly as practicable, provide such information to the Rights Agent in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Rights Agent). With respect to certificates for the Common Stock Shares or Book-Entry Common Shares outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates registered in the names of the holders thereof (or, for shares participating in the direct registration system, by notations in the respective book entry accounts for the Common Stock and Shares). Until the registered holders Close of Business on the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
Distribution Date (3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Redemption Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale Close of Common Stock following Business on the Distribution Date and prior to the Final Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms surrender for transfer of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this any certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, for Common Shares or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Book-Entry Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented thereby.
(c) Certificates for Common Shares that become outstanding (including reacquired Common Shares referred to in the penultimate sentence of this Section 3(c)) after the Record Date but prior to the earliest of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date shall have impressed on, printed on, written on or otherwise affixed to them a legend in substantially the following form: THIS CERTIFICATE ALSO EVIDENCES AND ENTITLES THE HOLDER HEREOF TO CERTAIN RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN A RIGHTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN HELIOGEN, INC. (THE “COMPANY”) AND CONTINENTAL STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, AS RIGHTS AGENT (THE “RIGHTS AGENT”), DATED AS OF APRIL 16, 2023, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME (THE “RIGHTS AGREEMENT”), THE TERMS OF WHICH ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AS SET FORTH IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, SUCH RIGHTS WILL BE EVIDENCED BY SEPARATE CERTIFICATES AND WILL NO LONGER BE EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE. THE COMPANY WILL DELIVER TO THE HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE A COPY OF THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE AFTER RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST XXXXXXXX ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY. AS DESCRIBED IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, RIGHTS HELD BY OR ISSUED TO ANY PERSON WHO IS OR BECOMES AN ACQUIRING PERSON OR AN AFFILIATE OR ASSOCIATE THEREOF, (AS DEFINED IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT), WHETHER CURRENTLY HELD BY OR ON BEHALF OF SUCH PERSON OR BY ANY SUBSEQUENT HOLDER, SHALL BECOME NULL AND VOID. With respect to any Book-Entry Common Shares, a legend substantially similar to such shares legend shall be included in the Ownership Statement in respect of such Common StockShare or in a notice to such record holder of such Common Share in accordance with applicable law. With respect to the Common Shares, until the earliest of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates or Book-Entry Shares shall be evidenced by such certificates or book-entry notation (including any Ownership Statement) alone, and the transfer of any Common Shares, whether by transfer of such certificate or in book-entry, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented thereby. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock Shares after the Record Date but prior to Close of Business on the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock Shares shall be deemed cancelled canceled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which Shares that are no longer outstanding. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Common Shares and Rights (and any securities issuable on their exercise) may be issued and transferred by book-entry and not represented by physical certificates. Where Common Shares and Rights (and any securities issuable on their exercise) are held in uncertificated form, references in this Agreement to Right Certificates shall be deemed to refer to the notations in the book entry accounts reflecting ownership of such shares and, the Company and Rights Agent shall cooperate in all respects to give effect to the intent of the provisions contained herein.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Heliogen, Inc.)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex PAREXEL International Corporation the (the "“Company"”) and BankBostonEquiServe Trust Company, N.A. (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of December 10March 27, 19982003, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for --------- each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Be Free, Inc. (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10July 24, 19982001, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Be Free Inc)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board10th) day after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day (10th) day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or and (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (10th) day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the BoardBoard prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person together with all Affiliates and Associates of such Person, would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, or, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer the case of an Exempted Person, 17.5% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to shares of Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by certificates for such shares of Common Stock (or if the shares of Common Stock are uncertificated, by registration of the associated shares of Common Stock on the stock transfer books of the Company) and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date Date. Confirmation and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale account statements sent to holders of Common Stock following that is uncertificated and registered in book entry form, or, in the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise case of stock optionscertificated shares, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following (or a substantially similar) legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "“Company"”) and BankBostonAmerican Stock Transfer & Trust Company, N.A. LLC, (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of December 10August 6, 19982012, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificated Common Stock represented by stock certificates containing the foregoing (or a substantially similar) legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the such Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
. With respect to Common Stock that is uncertificated and registered in book entry form and for which there has been sent a confirmation or account statement containing the foregoing (4or a substantially similar) legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such book entry registrations shall be represented by such Common Stock alone, and transfer of any such Common Stock shall also constitute the transfer of Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. If the Common Stock issued after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date shall be uncertificated, the registration of such Common Stock on the stock transfer books of the Company shall evidence the Rights associated with each share of Common Stock represented thereby. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A EXHIBIT B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BEXHIBIT C, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation FiberMark, Inc. (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10May 9, 19982002, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Fibermark Inc)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A EXHIBIT B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BEXHIBIT C, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Art Technology Group, Inc. (the "Company") and BankBostonEquiServe Trust Company, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10September 26, 19982001, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.Common
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company)."
3. As soon Except as practicable after the Distribution Dateamended hereby, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, Agreement shall remain unchanged and shall remain in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided hereinfull force and effect.
4. In the event that an adjustment This Amendment may be executed in the any number of Rights per share counterparts, each of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p) hereofwhich shall be an original, at the time but all of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company which together shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificatesconstitute one instrument.
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company5. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock This Amendment shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear a contract made under the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices laws of the Company. Under certain circumstancesState of Delaware and for all purposes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Delaware applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely within Delaware; provided, as set forth in the Rights Agreementhowever, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates that all rights, duties and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy obligations of the Rights Agreement, as Agent shall be governed by and construed in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated accordance with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders laws of the associated RightsState of New York applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely within such state.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "“Company"”) and BankBoston, N.A. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of December 10November 7, 19982005, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. or --------------------- Options. In case at any time the Borrower shall in any manner grant ------- (1directly and not by assumption in a merger or otherwise) Until any warrants or other rights to subscribe for or to purchase, or any options for the earlier purchase of, Common Stock or any stock or security convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock (such warrants, rights or options being called "OPTIONS" and such convertible or exchangeable stock or securities being called "CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES") whether or not such Options or the right to convert or exchange any such Convertible Securities are immediately exercisable, and the price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon the exercise of such Options or upon the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities (determined by dividing (i) the close sum (which sum shall constitute the applicable consideration) of business on (x) the tenth Business Day (total amount, if any, received or such later date as may be determined receivable by the BoardBorrower as consideration for the granting of such Options, plus (y) after the Stock Acquisition Date aggregate amount of additional consideration payable to the Borrower upon the exercise of all such Options, plus (orz), in the case of such Options which relate to Convertible Securities, the aggregate amount of additional consideration, if any, payable upon the tenth Business Day after issue or sale of such Convertible Securities and upon the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Dateconversion or exchange thereof, the close of business on the Record Date), or by (ii) the close total maximum number of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, issuable upon the exercise of such Options or upon the conversion or exchange of all such Convertible Securities issuable upon the exercise of such Options) shall be less than the Conversion Price in either instance other than pursuant effect immediately prior to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names time of the holders granting of such Options, then the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer total number of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date issuable upon the exercise of stock options, such Options or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted the total amount of such Convertible Securities issuable upon the exercise of such Options shall be deemed to have been issued for such price per share as of the date of granting of such Options or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing issuance of such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) Convertible Securities and thereafter shall also be deemed to be certificates outstanding for Rights, and shall bear purposes of adjusting the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights Conversion Price. Except as set forth otherwise provided in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"subsection 11(d)(ii)(3), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices no adjustment of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in Conversion Price shall be made upon the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf actual issue of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by or of such certificates shall be evidenced by Convertible Securities upon exercise of such certificates alone and registered holders Options or upon the actual issue of such Common Stock shall also be the registered holders upon conversion or exchange of the associated Rightssuch Convertible Securities.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until Effective upon the earlier consummation of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record DatePurchase Agreement, the close Company hereby issues that number of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close Rights in respect of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action each share of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant Series B Preferred Stock equal to the terms number of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstandinginto which a share of the Series B Preferred Stock is convertible, as set forth, and subject to adjustments as provided, in either instance other than pursuant the Certificate, effective upon the closing under the Purchase Agreement, such Rights having the terms (including, without limitation, the terms relating to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"redemption thereof), (x) being entitled to the benefits of, and being subject to the conditions of the Rights will Agreement, as if such Rights initially were issued pursuant thereto. Such Rights shall be evidenced by the certificates for representing the Common Series B Preferred Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after until the Distribution Date, or by the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, Certificates in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (to the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Agreement subsequent to the Distribution Date. Upon conversion of any share of Common the Series B Preferred Stock so held, subject prior to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by issued in respect of such Rights Certificates.
(2) As promptly as practicable following share of the Record Date, Series B Preferred Stock shall cease to exist and the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as received upon conversion of such shares of the close of business on Series B Preferred Stock shall be issued Rights in accordance with the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records provisions of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated RightsAgreement.
(3b) Subject to Section 2(a) above, the number of Rights issued in respect of each share of the Series B Preferred Stock, the Purchase Price and the number or kind of shares of capital stock issuable upon exercise of the Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior subject to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed adjustment from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), only in accordance with the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4c) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that redeemed by the Board of Directors of the Company in accordance with their terms while any share of the Series B Preferred Stock is outstanding, the holder of any share of the Series B Preferred Stock then outstanding shall not be entitled have the right to exercise any Rights associated receive the Redemption Price with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstandingrespect to each Right then held by such holder.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Iomega Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10July 29, 19981999, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Iomega Corp)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer other than a Permitted Offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BC, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International PolyMedica Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. EquiServe Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10September __, 19982002, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Polymedica Corp)
Issuance of Rights. Under the Rights Agreement, the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of one Right for each outstanding share of Common Stock, $.0001 par value, of Southern Energy Homes, Inc. Prior to the Distribution Date referred to below, the Rights will be evidenced by and trade with the certificates for the Common Stock. After the Distribution Date, the Company will mail Rights certificates to the Company's stockholders and the Rights will become transferable apart from the Common Stock. When exercised, each Right will entitle its holder to purchase from the Company one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (1the "Preferred Stock") Until of the earlier Company at a price of $25.00 per one one-thousandth of a share of Preferred Stock (ithe "Purchase Price"), subject to adjustment. DISTRIBUTION DATE Rights will separate from the Common Stock and become exercisable following (a) the close tenth business day after a person or group acquires beneficial ownership of business on 15% or more of the Company's Common Stock or (b) the tenth Business Day business day (or such later date as may be determined by the BoardCompany's Board of Directors) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), a person or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that group announces a tender or exchange offer offer, the consummation of which would result in ownership by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company a person or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner group of 15% or more of the Company's Common Stock. PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASABLE UPON EXERCISE OF RIGHTS After the Distribution Date, each Right will entitle the holder to purchase for $25.00 (the "Exercise Price"), a fraction of a share of the Company's Preferred Stock with economic terms similar to that of one share of the Company's Common Stock. FLIP-IN If an acquirer (an "Acquiring Person") obtains 15% or more of the Company's Common Stock, then each Right (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person or its affiliates) will entitle the holder thereof to purchase, for the Exercise Price, a number of shares of the Company's Common Stock having a then-current market value of twice the Exercise Price. If, after an Acquiring Person obtains 15% or more of the Company's Common Stock, (a) the Company merges into another entity, (b) an acquiring entity merges into the Company or (c) the Company sells more than 50% of the Company's assets or earning power, then each Right (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person or its affiliates) will entitle the holder thereof to purchase, for the Exercise Price, a number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (of the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered person engaging in the names transaction having a then current market value of twice the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights CertificatesExercise Price.
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A EXHIBIT B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BEXHIBIT C, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. State Street Bank and Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10April 5, 19982001, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of the Close of Business on the (i) tenth calendar day after the close Shares Acquisition Date (including any such date that is after the Agreement Date and prior to the issuance of business the Rights) or, in the event that the Board determines on the or before such tenth Business Day (or calendar day to effect an exchange in accordance with Section 24 and determines in accordance with Section 24(e) that a later date is advisable, such later date as may be determined by the Boardthat is not more than twenty (20) calendar days after the Stock Shares Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or and (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the BoardBoard prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer of the commencement by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit or compensation plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published of, or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more first public announcement of the shares intention of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance any Person (other than pursuant any of the Persons referred to in the preceding parenthetical) to commence, a Permitted Offer tender or exchange offer the consummation of which would result in any Person becoming an Acquiring Person (the Close of Business on the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”); provided, however, that, if such earlier date is prior to the Record Date, the Distribution Date shall be the Close of Business on the Record Date: (xA) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for Common Shares (which certificates shall also be deemed to be Right Certificates) or, in the case of uncertificated shares, by the balances indicated in the book-entry account system of the transfer agent for the Book-Entry Common Stock Shares (together with a transaction advise with respect to such shares), registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) thereof and not by separate certificates, Right Certificates; (B) the registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the Rights issued with respect thereto; and (yC) the Rights (and the right to receive Right Certificates therefor) will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company)Shares. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will countersign, and the Company will send or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested and provided with all necessary information and documents, at the expense of the Company, send or cause to be sent by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mailsuch means as the Company may reasonably select), to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares (other than any Acquiring Person or any Associate or Affiliate of an Acquiring Person) as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the CompanyCompany or transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares (and if the Rights Agent is not the transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares, one or more rights certificatesthe Company shall, as promptly as practicable, provide such information to the Rights Agent in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Rights Agent), a Right Certificate, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"a “Right Certificate”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock Share so held, subject to the adjustment provisions of Section 11; provided, however, that the Company may implement such procedures as provided herein. In it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, to minimize the event possibility that an adjustment in Rights are sent to Persons for whom the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to would be null and void under Section 11(i) or (p11(a)(ii) hereof, at . Despite the time of distribution of the Right Certificatesforegoing, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid may elect to use book entry positions in lieu of any fractional physical certificates, in which case, the “Right Certificates” shall be deemed to mean the book entry position representing the related Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Right Certificates. The Company shall as promptly as practicable notify the Rights CertificatesAgent in writing upon the occurrence of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date and, if such notification is given orally, the Company shall confirm the same in writing on or prior to the Business Day next following. Until such written notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively for all purposes that the Distribution Date, Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date, as applicable, has not occurred.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following On the Record Date, or as soon as practicable thereafter, the Company will send (directly or through the Rights Agent or its transfer agent, at the expense of the Company and if the Rights agent or transfer agent is directed by the Company and provided with all necessary information and documents) a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common StockPreferred Shares, in substantially the form attached of Exhibit C hereto as Exhibit B(the “Summary of Rights”), by first-class, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares as of the close Close of business Business on the Record DateDate (other than any Acquiring Person or any Associate or Affiliate of an Acquiring Person), at the address of such holder shown on the records of the CompanyCompany or transfer agent or registrar for Common Shares (and if the Rights Agent is not the transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares, the Company shall, as promptly as practicable, provide such information to the Rights Agent in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Rights Agent). With respect to certificates for the Common Stock Shares or Book-Entry Common Shares outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates registered in the names of the holders thereof (or, for shares participating in the direct registration system, by notations in the respective book entry accounts for the Common Stock and Shares). Until the registered holders Close of Business on the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
Distribution Date (3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Redemption Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale Close of Common Stock following Business on the Distribution Date and prior to the Final Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms surrender for transfer of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this any certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, for Common Shares or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Book-Entry Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented thereby.
(c) Certificates for Common Shares that become outstanding (including reacquired Common Shares referred to in the penultimate sentence of this Section 3(c)) after the Record Date but prior to the earliest of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date shall have impressed on, printed on, written on or otherwise affixed to them a legend in substantially the following form: THIS CERTIFICATE ALSO EVIDENCES AND ENTITLES THE HOLDER HEREOF TO CERTAIN RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN A RIGHTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN XXXXX LIFE SCIENCES, INC. (THE “COMPANY”) AND COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS RIGHTS AGENT (AND ANY SUCCESSOR RIGHTS AGENTS, THE “RIGHTS AGENT”), DATED AS OF OCTOBER 17, 2024, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME (THE “RIGHTS AGREEMENT”), THE TERMS OF WHICH ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AS SET FORTH IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, SUCH RIGHTS WILL BE EVIDENCED BY SEPARATE CERTIFICATES AND WILL NO LONGER BE EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE. THE COMPANY WILL DELIVER TO THE HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE A COPY OF THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE AFTER RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST XXXXXXXX ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY. AS DESCRIBED IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, RIGHTS HELD BY OR ISSUED TO ANY PERSON WHO IS OR BECOMES AN ACQUIRING PERSON OR AN AFFILIATE OR ASSOCIATE THEREOF, (AS DEFINED IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT), WHETHER CURRENTLY HELD BY OR ON BEHALF OF SUCH PERSON OR BY ANY SUBSEQUENT HOLDER, SHALL BECOME NULL AND VOID. With respect to any Book-Entry Common Shares, a legend substantially similar to such shares legend shall be included in the Ownership Statement in respect of such Common StockShare or in a notice to such record holder of such Common Share in accordance with applicable law. With respect to the Common Shares, until the earliest of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates or Book-Entry Shares shall be evidenced by such certificates or book-entry notation (including any Ownership Statement) alone, and the transfer of any Common Shares, whether by transfer of such certificate or in book-entry, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented thereby. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock Shares after the Record Date but prior to Close of Business on the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock Shares shall be deemed cancelled canceled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which Shares that are no longer outstanding. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Common Shares and Rights (and any securities issuable on their exercise) may be issued and transferred by book-entry and not represented by physical certificates. Where Common Shares and Rights (and any securities issuable on their exercise) are held in uncertificated form, references in this Agreement to Right Certificates shall be deemed to refer to the notations in the book entry accounts reflecting ownership of such shares and, the Company and Rights Agent shall cooperate in all respects to give effect to the intent of the provisions contained herein.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of the Close of Business on the (i) tenth calendar day after the close Shares Acquisition Date (including any such date that is after the Agreement Date and prior to the issuance of business the Rights) or, in the event that the Board determines on the or before such tenth Business Day (or calendar day to effect an exchange in accordance with Section 24 and determines in accordance with Section 24(e) that a later date is advisable, such later date as may be determined by the Boardthat is not more than twenty (20) calendar days after the Stock Shares Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the BoardBoard prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer of the commencement by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit or compensation plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published of, or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more first public announcement of the shares intention of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance any Person (other than pursuant any of the Persons referred to in the preceding parenthetical) to commence, a Permitted Offer tender or exchange offer the consummation of which would result in any Person becoming an Acquiring Person (the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"), ”): (xA) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for Common Shares (which certificates shall also be deemed to be Right Certificates) or, in the case of uncertificated shares, by the balances indicated in the book-entry account system of the transfer agent for the Book-Entry Common Stock Shares (together with a transaction advise with respect to such shares), registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) thereof and not by separate certificates, Right Certificates; (B) the registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the Rights issued with respect thereto; and (yC) the Rights (and the right to receive Right Certificates therefor) will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company)Shares. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will countersign, and the Company will send or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested and provided with all necessary information and documents at the expense of the Company, send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mailsuch means as the Company may select), to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares (other than any Acquiring Person or any Associate or Affiliate of an Acquiring Person) as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the CompanyCompany or transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares, one or more rights certificatesa Right Certificate, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"a “Right Certificate”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock Share so held, subject to the adjustment provisions of Section 11; provided, however, that the Company may implement such procedures as provided herein. In it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, to minimize the event possibility that an adjustment in Rights are sent to Persons for whom the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to would be null and void under Section 11(i) or (p11(a)(ii) hereof, at . Despite the time of distribution of the Right Certificatesforegoing, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid may elect to use book entry positions in lieu of any fractional physical certificates, in which case, the “Right Certificates” shall be deemed to mean the book entry position representing the related Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Right Certificates. The Company shall promptly notify the Rights CertificatesAgent in writing upon the occurrence of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date and, if such notification is given orally, the Company shall confirm same in writing on or prior to the Business Day next following. Until such written notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively for all purposes that the Distribution Date, Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date, as applicable, has not occurred.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following On the Record Date, or as soon as practicable thereafter, the Company will send (directly or through the Rights Agent or its transfer agent if the Rights agent or transfer agent is directed by the Company and provided with all necessary information and documents) a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common StockPreferred Shares, in substantially the form attached of Exhibit C hereto as Exhibit B(the “Summary of Rights”), by first-class, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares as of the close Close of business Business on the Record DateDate (other than any Acquiring Person or any Associate or Affiliate of an Acquiring Person), at the address of such holder shown on the records of the CompanyCompany or transfer agent or registrar for Common Shares. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock Shares or Book-Entry Common Shares outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates registered in the names of the holders thereof (or, for shares participating in the direct registration system, by notations in the respective book entry accounts for the Common Stock and Shares). Until the registered holders Close of Business on the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
Distribution Date (3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Redemption Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale Close of Common Stock following Business on the Distribution Date and prior to the Final Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms surrender for transfer of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this any certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, for Common Shares or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Book-Entry Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented thereby.
(c) Certificates for Common Shares that become outstanding (including reacquired Common Shares referred to in the penultimate sentence of this Section 3(c)) after the Record Date but prior to the earliest of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date shall have impressed on, printed on, written on or otherwise affixed to them a legend in substantially the following form: THIS CERTIFICATE ALSO EVIDENCES AND ENTITLES THE HOLDER HEREOF TO CERTAIN RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN A RIGHTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN QUINCE THERAPEUTICS (THE “COMPANY”) AND AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC, AS RIGHTS AGENT (THE “RIGHTS AGENT”), DATED AS OF APRIL 5, 2023, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME (THE “RIGHTS AGREEMENT”), THE TERMS OF WHICH ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AS SET FORTH IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, SUCH RIGHTS WILL BE EVIDENCED BY SEPARATE CERTIFICATES AND WILL NO LONGER BE EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE. THE COMPANY WILL DELIVER TO THE HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE A COPY OF THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE AFTER RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST XXXXXXXX ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY. AS DESCRIBED IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, RIGHTS HELD BY OR ISSUED TO ANY PERSON WHO IS OR BECOMES AN ACQUIRING PERSON OR AN AFFILIATE OR ASSOCIATE THEREOF, (AS DEFINED IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT), WHETHER CURRENTLY HELD BY OR ON BEHALF OF SUCH PERSON OR BY ANY SUBSEQUENT HOLDER, SHALL BECOME NULL AND VOID. With respect to any Book-Entry Common Shares, a legend substantially similar to such shares legend shall be included in the Ownership Statement in respect of such Common StockShare or in a notice to such record holder of such Common Share in accordance with applicable law. With respect to the Common Shares, until the earliest of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates or Book-Entry Shares shall be evidenced by such certificates or book-entry notation (including any Ownership Statement) alone, and the transfer of any Common Shares, whether by transfer of such certificate or in book-entry, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented thereby. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock Shares after the Record Date but prior to Close of Business on the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock Shares shall be deemed cancelled canceled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which Shares that are no longer outstanding. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Common Shares and Rights (and any securities issuable on their exercise) may be issued and transferred by book-entry and not represented by physical certificates. Where Common Shares and Rights (and any securities issuable on their exercise) are held in uncertificated form, references in this Agreement to Right Certificates shall be deemed to refer to the notations in the book entry accounts reflecting ownership of such shares and, the Company and Rights Agent shall cooperate in all respects to give effect to the intent of the provisions contained herein.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date As soon as may be determined by the Board) practical after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close Company or the Rights Agent (if requested and provided with all necessary information) shall mail, by first class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of business outstanding shares of Common Stock on the Record Date), or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date Distribution Date, as may be determined shown by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary records of the Company, any employee benefit plan at the address of such holder as shown on such records, a summary of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by Rights in such form as the Company for or pursuant to may determine (and not inconsistent with the terms of any such planthis Agreement).
(b) is first published or sent or given within Until the meaning of Rule 14d-2(aDistribution Date: (i) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would Rights shall be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more issued in respect of the shares of Common Stock then outstandingissued and outstanding on the Record Date and any and all shares of Common Stock issued or which become outstanding after the Record Date and prior to the earliest of the Distribution Date, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) Redemption Date, the Exchange Date and the Expiration Date; (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the if shares of Common Stock registered in the names are represented by certificates, then certificates representing shares of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed to also to represent the Rights until the earliest of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date, the Exchange Date and the Expiration Date; (iii) the registered holders of such shares of Common Stock shall also be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, the registered holders of the Rights associated with such shares; and (yiv) the Rights will shall be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a and the transfer to of any shares of Common Stock shall also constitute the Company)transfer of the Rights associated with such shares. As soon as practicable after the Company has notified the Rights Agent of the occurrence of the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will send countersign and Rights Agent shall, if requested and provided with all necessary information (except as otherwise provided in Section 7(e)), mail, by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, as shown by the records of the Company, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Companysuch records, one or more rights certificatescertificates representing the Rights (“Rights Certificates”), in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (the "Rights Certificates")B hereto, evidencing representing one Right (as adjusted from time to time pursuant to this Agreement) for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or held (p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of from and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced represented solely by such Rights Certificates). The Company shall promptly notify the Rights Agent in writing upon the occurrence of a Distribution Date. Until such notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively for all purposes that a Distribution Date has not occurred.
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that which are issued (either as an original issuance or from sold by the Company's treasury) Company after the Record Date but prior to the earlier earliest of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date, the Exchange Date or and the Expiration Date and (ii) Date. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock by the Company following the Distribution Date and prior to the earliest of the Redemption Date, the Exchange Date and the Expiration Date upon Date, the Company shall, with respect to Common Stock so issued or sold (i) pursuant to the exercise of stock options, options issued prior to the Distribution Date or under any employee plan or arrangement created prior to the Distribution Date or (ii) upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or securities issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, issue the appropriate number of Rights (represented by Rights Certificates) in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights would be issued and (y) no such Rights shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (includingoutstanding on the Record Date or issued after the Record Date, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange and notices to holders of uncertificated shares of Common Stock) Stock outstanding on the Record Date or issued after the Record Date, which certificates or notices are delivered after the Record Date but prior to the earliest of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date, the Exchange Date and the Expiration Date, shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear contain a legend substantially in the following legendform: This certificate also evidences represents and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the a Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and BankBostonMellon Investor Services LLC, N.A. (the "as Rights Agent") , dated as of December 10November 14, 1998, 2008 (as the same it may be amended, restated or renewed amended from time to time (time, the "“Rights Agreement"”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal executive offices of the Company. Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights (as defined in the Rights Agreement) will be evidenced represented by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced represented by this certificate. The Company Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will mail (or cause the Rights Agent to mail) to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, Agreement without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreementcircumstances, Rights issued tothat were, are or held by, any Person who is, was become beneficially owned by Acquiring Persons or becomes an Acquiring Person their Associates or any Affiliate or Associates thereof Affiliates (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, ) may become null and void. With respect void and the holder of any of such Rights (including any subsequent holder) shall not have any right to exercise such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, none of the Distribution Date or the Expiration DateCompany, the Rights Agent or any other person shall have any obligation to issue any Rights or deliver any Rights Certificate to an Acquiring Person or to anyone else in whose hands the Rights would be null and void, either initially or in connection with a request to register a transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute represented by a Rights Certificate previously issued. Furthermore, neither the transfer of Company, the Rights associated with Agent nor anyone else shall be obligated to issue Rights or deliver any Rights Certificates to any person making a tender offer which if consummated could render such shares person an Acquiring Person or to any Affiliate or Associate of Common Stocksuch person until and unless the tender offer is withdrawn and the person shall have established to the Company’s reasonable satisfaction that such person does not intend to become an Acquiring Person. In The Company shall be entitled to require any person claiming the event right to receive a Rights Certificate to present such evidence as the Company shall require to establish to the Company’s satisfaction that the Rights represented by that Rights Certificate have not become null and void under the provisions in Section 7(e) or that the Company purchases or acquires any shares is not entitled to withhold such Rights Certificate under the provisions of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior preceding sentence. The Company shall give written notice to the Distribution Date, Rights Agent promptly after it becomes aware of the existence of any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise Acquiring Person or any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstandingAssociate or Affiliate thereof.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A EXHIBIT B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock options or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date, and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, the Company shall be advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to the Company or the Person to whom such Rights Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of the issuance thereof. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit BEXHIBIT C, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect The failure to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as send a copy of the close Summary of business on Rights shall not affect the Record Date, until enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders rights of any holder of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights (x) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution DateDate and (y) with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation Sepracor Inc. (the "Company") and BankBostonEquiServe Trust Company, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10June 3, 19982002, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Rights Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of the Close of Business on the (i) tenth calendar day after the close Shares Acquisition Date (including any such date that is after the Agreement Date and prior to the issuance of business the Rights) or, in the event that the Board determines on the or before such tenth Business Day (or calendar day to effect an exchange in accordance with Section 24 and determines in accordance with Section 24(e) that a later date is advisable, such later date as may be determined by the Boardthat is not more than twenty (20) calendar days after the Stock Shares Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the BoardBoard prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer of the commencement by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit or compensation plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published of, or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more first public announcement of the shares intention of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance any Person (other than pursuant any of the Persons referred to in the preceding parenthetical) to commence, a Permitted Offer tender or exchange offer the consummation of which would result in any Person becoming an Acquiring Person (the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"), ”): (xA) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for Common Shares (which certificates shall also be deemed to be Right Certificates) or, in the case of uncertificated shares, by the balances indicated in the book-entry account system of the transfer agent for the Book-Entry Common Stock Shares (together with a transaction advise with respect to such shares), registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) thereof and not by separate certificates, Right Certificates; (B) the registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the Rights issued with respect thereto; and (yC) the Rights (and the right to receive Right Certificates therefor) will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company)Shares. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will countersign, and the Company will send or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested and provided with all necessary information and documents at the expense of the Company, send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mailsuch means as the Company may select), to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares (other than any Acquiring Person or any Associate or Affiliate of an Acquiring Person) as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the CompanyCompany or transfer agent or registrar for the Common Shares, one or more rights certificatesa Right Certificate, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"a “Right Certificate”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock Share so held, subject to the adjustment provisions of Section 11; provided, however, that the Company may implement such procedures as provided herein. In it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, to minimize the event possibility that an adjustment in Rights are sent to Persons for whom the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to would be null and void under Section 11(i) or (p11(a)(ii) hereof, at . Despite the time of distribution of the Right Certificatesforegoing, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid may elect to use book entry positions in lieu of any fractional physical certificates, in which case, the “Right Certificates” shall be deemed to mean the book entry position representing the related Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Right Certificates. The Company shall promptly notify the Rights CertificatesAgent in writing upon the occurrence of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date and, if such notification is given orally, the Company shall confirm same in writing on or prior to the Business Day next following. Until such written notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively for all purposes that the Distribution Date, Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date, as applicable, has not occurred.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following On the Record Date, or as soon as practicable thereafter, the Company will send (directly or through the Rights Agent or its transfer agent if the Rights agent or transfer agent is directed by the Company and provided with all necessary information and documents) a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common StockPreferred Shares, in substantially the form attached of Exhibit C hereto as Exhibit B(the “Summary of Rights”), by first-class, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock Shares as of the close Close of business Business on the Record DateDate (other than any Acquiring Person or any Associate or Affiliate of an Acquiring Person), at the address of such holder shown on the records of the CompanyCompany or transfer agent or registrar for Common Shares. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock Shares or Book-Entry Common Shares outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates registered in the names of the holders thereof (or, for shares participating in the direct registration system, by notations in the respective book entry accounts for the Common Stock and Shares). Until the registered holders Close of Business on the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
Distribution Date (3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Redemption Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale Close of Common Stock following Business on the Distribution Date and prior to the Final Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms surrender for transfer of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this any certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, for Common Shares or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Book-Entry Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented thereby.
(c) Certificates for Common Shares that become outstanding (including reacquired Common Shares referred to in the penultimate sentence of this Section 3(c)) after the Record Date but prior to the earliest of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date shall have impressed on, printed on, written on or otherwise affixed to them a legend in substantially the following form: THIS CERTIFICATE ALSO EVIDENCES AND ENTITLES THE HOLDER HEREOF TO CERTAIN RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN A RIGHTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEURONETICS, INC. (THE “COMPANY”) AND AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC, AS RIGHTS AGENT (THE “RIGHTS AGENT”), DATED AS OF APRIL 8, 2020, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME (THE “RIGHTS AGREEMENT”), THE TERMS OF WHICH ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AS SET FORTH IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, SUCH RIGHTS WILL BE EVIDENCED BY SEPARATE CERTIFICATES AND WILL NO LONGER BE EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE. THE COMPANY WILL DELIVER TO THE HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE A COPY OF THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE AFTER RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST THEREFOR ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY. AS DESCRIBED IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, RIGHTS HELD BY OR ISSUED TO ANY PERSON WHO IS OR BECOMES AN ACQUIRING PERSON OR AN AFFILIATE OR ASSOCIATE THEREOF, (AS DEFINED IN THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT), WHETHER CURRENTLY HELD BY OR ON BEHALF OF SUCH PERSON OR BY ANY SUBSEQUENT HOLDER, SHALL BECOME NULL AND VOID. With respect to any Book-Entry Common Shares, a legend substantially similar to such shares legend shall be included in the Ownership Statement in respect of such Common StockShare or in a notice to such record holder of such Common Share in accordance with applicable law. With respect to the Common Shares, until the earliest of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates or Book-Entry Shares shall be evidenced by such certificates or book-entry notation (including any Ownership Statement) alone, and the transfer of any Common Shares, whether by transfer of such certificate or in book-entry, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented thereby. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock Shares after the Record Date but prior to Close of Business on the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock Shares shall be deemed cancelled canceled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which Shares that are no longer outstanding. Notwithstanding this Section 3(c), the omission of a legend shall not affect the enforceability of any part of this Agreement or the rights of any holder of the Rights.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Common Shares and Rights (and any securities issuable on their exercise) may be issued and transferred by book-entry and not represented by physical certificates. Where Common Shares and Rights (and any securities issuable on their exercise) are held in uncertificated form, references in this Agreement to Right Certificates shall be deemed to refer to the notations in the book entry accounts reflecting ownership of such shares and, the Company and Rights Agent shall cooperate in all respects to give effect to the intent of the provisions contained herein.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (Neuronetics, Inc.)
Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for --------- each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (p11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage --------- prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3c) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International LTX Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10April 30, 19981999, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4d) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Samples: Rights Agreement (LTX Corp)
Issuance of Rights. (1) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section Sections 11(i) or (pand 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) in connection with the issuance or sale of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon the exercise of stock options, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) shall also be deemed to be certificates for Rights, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10, 1998, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issuance of Rights. (1a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board) after the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Stock then outstanding, in either instance other than pursuant to a Permitted Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Common Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Stock (which certificates for Common Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit A EXHIBIT B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or (p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates.
(2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights to Purchase Common Stock, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Stock and the registered holders of the Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(3) Rights shall be issued (i) in respect of all shares of Common Stock that are issued (either as an original issuance or from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date and (ii) . In addition, in connection with the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date upon redemption or expiration of the Rights, the Company (i) shall, with respect to shares of Common Stock so issued or sold pursuant to the exercise of stock optionsoptions or under any employee benefit plan or arrangement, or upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of securities, securities granted or issued by the Company prior to the Distribution Date. , and (ii) may, in any other case, if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board, issue Rights Certificates representing the appropriate number of Rights in connection with such issuance or sale; provided, however, that (x) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued (other than in respect of shares of Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange conversion of Common Stock) shall also be deemed the Company's 5 1/2 % Convertible Subordinated Notes Due 2007 issued pursuant to be certificates for Rightsan Indenture by and between the Company and State Street Bank and Trust Company, and shall bear the following legend: This certificate also evidences and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Standex International Corporation (the "Company") and BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of December 10June 20, 19982000) if, as the same may be amended, restated or renewed from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreementextent that, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Stock shall also be the registered holders of the associated Rights.
(4) Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled advised by counsel that such issuance would create a significant risk of material adverse tax consequences to exercise any the Company or the Person to whom such Rights associated with Certificate would be issued, and (y) no such Rights Certificate shall be issued if, and to the shares extent that, appropriate adjustment shall otherwise have been made in lieu of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.the issuance
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