Nature of Fees. The parties agree that the agreements contained in this Section 9.03 are an integral part of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby and constitute liquidated damages and not a penalty. The parties further agree that if any party is or becomes obligated to pay a termination fee pursuant to Sections 9.03(a) or (b), the right to receive such termination fee shall be the sole remedy of the other party with respect to the facts and circumstances giving rise to such payment obligation. If this Agreement is terminated by a party as a result of a willful breach of a representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by the other party, including a termination pursuant to Section 9.01(f)(ii), the non-breaching party may pursue any remedies available to it at law or in equity and shall be entitled to recover any additional amounts thereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 9.03, if one party fails to promptly pay t o the other any fee or expense due under this Section 9.03, in addition to any amounts paid or payable pursuant to such Section, the defaulting party shall pay the costs and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) in connection with any action, including the filing of any lawsuit or other legal action, taken to collect payment, together with interest on the amount of any unpaid fee at the publicly announced prime rate of Citibank, N.A. from the date such fee was required to be paid.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Eastern Edison Co), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Eastern Utilities Associates)
Nature of Fees. The parties agree that the agreements contained in this Section 9.03 are an integral part of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby and constitute liquidated damages and not a penalty. The parties further agree that if any party is or becomes obligated to pay a termination fee pursuant to Sections 9.03(a) or (b), the right to receive such termination fee shall be the sole remedy of the other party with respect to the facts and circumstances giving rise to such payment obligation. If this Agreement is terminated by a party as a result of a willful breach of a representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by the other party, including a termination pursuant to Section 9.01(f)(ii), the non-breaching party may pursue any remedies available to it at law or in equity and shall be entitled to recover any additional amounts thereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 9.03, if one party fails to promptly pay t o to the other any fee or expense due under this Section 9.03, in addition to any amounts paid or payable pursuant to such Section, the defaulting party shall pay the costs and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) in connection with any action, including the filing of any lawsuit or other legal action, taken to collect payment, together with interest on the amount of any unpaid fee at the publicly announced prime rate of Citibank, N.A. from the date such fee was required to be paid.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (New England Electric System), Agreement and Plan of Merger (New England Electric System)
Nature of Fees. The parties agree that the agreements contained in this Section 9.03 are an integral part of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby and constitute liquidated damages and not a penalty. The parties further agree that if any party is or becomes obligated to pay a termination fee or expenses pursuant to Sections 9.03(a) or (b9.03(b), the right to receive such termination fee or expenses shall be the sole remedy of the other party with respect to the facts and circumstances giving rise to such payment obligation. If this Agreement is terminated by a party as a result of a willful breach of a representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by the other party, including a termination pursuant to Section 9.01(f)(ii), the non-breaching party may pursue any remedies available to it at law or in equity and shall be entitled to recover any additional amounts thereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 9.03, if one party fails to promptly pay t o to the other any fee or expense due under this Section 9.03, in addition to any amounts paid or payable pursuant to such Section, the defaulting party shall pay the costs and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) in connection with any action, including the filing of any lawsuit or other legal action, taken to collect payment, together with interest on the amount of any unpaid fee at the publicly announced prime rate of Citibank, N.A. The Bank of New York from the date such fee was required to be paid.
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Nature of Fees. The parties agree that the agreements contained -------------- in this Section 9.03 are an integral part of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby and constitute liquidated damages and not a penalty. The parties further agree that if any party is or becomes obligated to pay a termination fee or expenses pursuant to Sections 9.03(a), 9.03(b) or (b9.03(c), the right to receive such termination fee or expenses shall be the sole remedy of the other party with respect to the facts and circumstances giving rise to such payment obligation. If this Agreement is terminated by a party as a result of a willful breach of a representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by the other party, including a termination pursuant to Section 9.01(f)(ii), the non-breaching party may pursue any remedies available to it at law or in equity and shall be entitled to recover any additional amounts thereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 9.03, if one party fails to promptly pay t o to the other any fee or expense due under this Section 9.03, in addition to any amounts paid or payable pursuant to such Section, the defaulting party shall pay the costs and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) in connection with any action, including the filing of any lawsuit or other legal action, taken to collect payment, together with interest on the amount of any unpaid fee at the publicly announced prime rate of Citibank, N.A. from the date such fee was required to be paid.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Yankee Energy System Inc)
Nature of Fees. The parties agree that the agreements contained in this Section 9.03 are an integral part of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby and constitute liquidated damages and not a penalty. The parties further agree that if any party is or becomes obligated to pay a termination fee pursuant to Sections Section 9.03(a) or (b), the right to receive such termination fee shall be the sole remedy of the other party with respect to the facts and circumstances giving rise to such payment obligation. If this Agreement is terminated by a party as a result of a willful breach of a representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by the other party, including a termination pursuant to Section 9.01(f)(ii), the non-breaching party party, may pursue any remedies available to it at law or in equity and shall be entitled to recover any additional amounts thereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 9.03, if one party fails to promptly pay t o to the other any fee or expense due under this Section 9.03, in addition to any amounts paid or payable pursuant to such SectionSection 9.03(a), the defaulting party shall pay the costs and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) in connection with any action, including the filing of any lawsuit or other legal action, taken to collect payment, together with interest on the amount of any unpaid fee at the publicly announced prime rate of Citibank, N.A. Fleet Bank from the date such fee was required to be paid.
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Nature of Fees. The parties agree that the agreements contained in this Section 9.03 are an integral part of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby and constitute liquidated damages and not a penalty. The parties further agree that if any party is or becomes obligated to pay a termination fee or expenses pursuant to Sections 9.03(a), 9.03(b) or (b9.03(c), the right to receive such termination fee or expenses shall be the sole remedy of the other party with respect to the facts and circumstances giving rise to such payment obligation. If this Agreement is terminated by a party as a result of a willful breach of a representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by the other party, including a termination pursuant to Section 9.01(f)(ii), the non-breaching party may pursue any remedies available to it at law or in equity and shall be entitled to recover any additional amounts thereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 9.03, if one party fails to promptly pay t o to the other any fee or expense due under this Section 9.03, in addition to any amounts paid or payable pursuant to such Section, the defaulting party shall pay the costs and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) in connection with any action, including the filing of any lawsuit or other legal action, taken to collect payment, together with interest on the amount of any unpaid fee at the publicly announced prime rate of Citibank, N.A. from the date such fee was required to be paid.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Northeast Utilities System)