Common use of No Solicitation by Aztar Clause in Contracts

No Solicitation by Aztar. (a) Aztar shall not, nor shall it permit any of its subsidiaries to, nor shall it authorize or permit any of its directors, officers or employees, or any investment banker, financial advisor, attorney, accountant or other representative retained by it or any of its subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, initiate or knowingly encourage (including by way of furnishing non-public information), or knowingly take any other action designed to facilitate, any inquiries or the making of any proposal that constitutes a Takeover Proposal (as defined below) or (ii) participate in any negotiations or discussions (other than to state that they are not permitted to have discussions) regarding any Takeover Proposal; provided, however, that if, at any time prior to receipt of the Stockholder Approval (the "Applicable Period"), the Board of Directors of Aztar determines in good faith, after consultation with its legal and financial advisors, that a Takeover Proposal that was not solicited by it after the date hereof and that did not otherwise result from a breach of this Section 4.03(a) is, or is reasonably likely to result in, a Superior Proposal (as defined in Section 4.03(b)), and subject to providing prior written notice of its decision to take such action to Pinnacle and compliance with Section 4.03(c), Aztar may (x) furnish information with respect to Aztar and its subsidiaries to the person making such proposal (and its representatives) pursuant to a customary confidentiality agreement (provided, that such confidentiality agreement shall not in any way restrict Aztar from complying with its disclosure obligations under this Agreement, including with respect to such proposal; provided further, that any such confidentiality agreement need not contain a standstill or similar provision) and (y) participate in discussions or negotiations regarding such proposal. Aztar agrees to provide Pinnacle with any information provided in writing or orally to the person making such Takeover Proposal and its representatives substantially simultaneously with the provision thereof to such other person. Aztar, its subsidiaries and their representatives immediately shall cease and cause to be terminated any activities, discussions or negotiations with any parties existing on the date hereof with respect to any Takeover Proposal. For purposes of this Agreement, "

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Aztar Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Aztar Corp)

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No Solicitation by Aztar. (a) Aztar shall not, nor shall it permit any of its subsidiaries to, nor shall it authorize or permit any of its directors, officers or employees, or any investment banker, financial advisor, attorney, accountant or other representative retained by it or any of its subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, initiate or knowingly encourage (including by way of furnishing non-public information), or knowingly take any other action designed to facilitate, any inquiries or the making of any proposal that constitutes a Takeover Proposal (as defined below) or (ii) participate in any negotiations or discussions (other than to state that they are not permitted to have discussions) regarding any Takeover Proposal; provided, however, that if, at any time prior to receipt of the Stockholder Approval (the "Applicable Period"), the Board of Directors of Aztar determines in good faith, after consultation with its legal and financial advisors, that a Takeover Proposal that was not solicited by it after the date hereof and that did not otherwise result from a breach of this Section 4.03(a) is, or is reasonably likely to result in, a Superior Proposal (as defined in Section 4.03(b)), and subject to providing prior written notice of its decision to take such action to Pinnacle Columbia and compliance with Section 4.03(c), Aztar may (x) furnish information with respect to Aztar and its subsidiaries to the person making such proposal (and its representatives) pursuant to a customary confidentiality agreement (provided, that such confidentiality agreement shall not in any way restrict Aztar from complying with its disclosure obligations under this Agreement, including with respect to such proposal; provided further, that any such confidentiality agreement need not contain a standstill or similar provision) and (y) participate in discussions or negotiations regarding such proposal. Aztar agrees to provide Pinnacle Columbia with any information provided in writing or orally to the person making such Takeover Proposal and its representatives substantially simultaneously with the provision thereof to such other person. Aztar, its subsidiaries and their representatives immediately shall cease and cause to be terminated any activities, discussions or negotiations with any parties existing on the date hereof with respect to any Takeover Proposal. For purposes of this Agreement, "

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (St Louis Riverboat Entertainment Inc)

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No Solicitation by Aztar. (a) Aztar shall not, nor shall it permit any of its subsidiaries to, nor shall it authorize or permit any of its directors, officers or employees, or any investment banker, financial advisor, attorney, accountant or other representative retained by it or any of its subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, initiate or knowingly encourage (including by way of furnishing non-public information), or knowingly take any other action designed to facilitate, any inquiries or the making of any proposal that constitutes a Takeover Proposal (as defined below) or (ii) participate in any negotiations or discussions (other than to state that they are not permitted to have discussions) regarding any Takeover Proposal; provided, however, that if, at any time prior to receipt of the Stockholder Approval (the "Applicable Period"), the Board of Directors of Aztar determines in good faith, after consultation with its legal and financial advisors, that a Takeover Proposal that was not solicited by it after the date hereof and that did not otherwise result from a breach of this Section 4.03(a) is, or is reasonably likely to result in, a Superior Proposal (as defined in Section 4.03(b)), and subject to providing prior written notice of its decision to take such action to Pinnacle Columbia and compliance with Section 4.03(c), Aztar may (x) furnish information with respect to Aztar and its subsidiaries to the person making such proposal (and its representatives) pursuant to a customary confidentiality agreement (provided, that such confidentiality agreement shall not in any way restrict Aztar from complying with its disclosure obligations under this Agreement, including with respect to such proposal; provided further, that any such confidentiality agreement need not contain a standstill or similar provision) and (y) participate in discussions or negotiations regarding such proposal. Aztar agrees to provide Pinnacle Columbia with any information provided in writing or orally to the person making such Takeover Proposal and its representatives substantially simultaneously with the provision thereof to such other person. Aztar, its subsidiaries and their representatives immediately shall cease and cause to be terminated any activities, discussions or negotiations with any parties existing on the date hereof with respect to any Takeover Proposal. For purposes of this Agreement, "the

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Aztar Corp)

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