Payments to the Distributor In consideration of the payments made by the Fund to the Distributor under this Plan, the Distributor shall provide administrative support services and distribution assistance services to the Fund. Such services include distribution assistance and administrative support services rendered in connection with Shares (1) sold in purchase transactions, (2) issued in exchange for shares of another investment company for which the Distributor serves as distributor or sub-distributor, or (3) issued pursuant to a plan of reorganization to which the Fund is a party. If the Board believes that the Distributor may not be rendering appropriate distribution assistance or administrative support services in connection with the sale of Shares, then the Distributor, at the request of the Board, shall provide the Board with a written report or other information to verify that the Distributor is providing appropriate services in this regard. For such services, the Fund will make the following payments to the Distributor:
Actions Prior to the Distribution Prior to the Effective Time and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Parties shall take, or cause to be taken, the following actions in connection with the Distribution:
Documents to be Furnished The following documents, including any amendments thereto, will be provided contemporaneously with the execution of the Agreement to the Custodian by the Trust:
(a) A copy of the Trust’s declaration of trust, certified by the Secretary;
(b) A copy of the Trust’s bylaws, certified by the Secretary;
(c) A copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Trust appointing the Custodian, certified by the Secretary;
(d) A copy of the current prospectus of the Fund (the “Prospectus”);
(e) A certification of the Chairman or the President and the Secretary of the Trust setting forth the names and signatures of the current Officers of the Trust and other Authorized Persons; and
(f) An executed authorization required by the Shareholder Communications Act of 1985, attached hereto as Exhibit E.
DOCUMENTS TO BE DELIVERED AT CLOSING At the Initial Closing, each Grantor which is a party hereto shall, directly or indirectly or through the attorney-in-fact appointed pursuant to Article 5 hereof, execute, acknowledge where deemed desirable or necessary by Optionee, and deliver to the Closing Agent, in addition to any other documents mentioned elsewhere herein, the following:
(a) An assignment and xxxx of sale (the “Assignment”), which shall be in a form satisfactory to Optionee, containing a warranty of title that such Grantor owns such Grantor’s Contributed Interest free and clear of all Encumbrances (as defined in Section 3.1) and reaffirming the accuracy of all representations and warranties and the satisfaction of all covenants made by such Grantor in Article 3 hereof.
(b) If requested by Optionee, a certified copy of all appropriate entity resolutions or actions and any other evidence requested by Optionee authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by Grantor of this Option Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements, if any, and the Closing Documents, and any other instrument evidencing that all of Grantor’s representations and warranties remain true and correct as of the date of the IPO Closing.
(c) If requested by Optionee in the case of any Grantor which is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust or other entity, an opinion from counsel for such Grantor in form and content reasonably acceptable to Optionee substantially to the effect that:
(i) such Grantor is a limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company or trust duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization and had and has all applicable power and authority to enter into, delivery and perform this Option Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements, if any, and the Closing Documents;
(ii) the execution, delivery and performance of this Option Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements, if any, and the Closing Documents, and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, (x) do not and will not constitute a breach or a violation of Grantor’s partnership agreement, declaration of trust, operating agreement, charter or bylaws, as applicable (y) do not and will not violate any foreign, federal, state, local or other laws applicable to the Grantor or the Property or require the Grantor to obtain any approval, consent or waiver of, or make any filing with, any person or authority (governmental or otherwise) that has not been obtained or made or which does not remain in effect; and (z) do not and will not result in a breach of, constitute a default under, accelerate any obligation under or give rise to a right of termination of, any indenture or loan or credit agreement or any other agreement, contract, instrument, mortgage, lien, lease, permit, authorization, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or arbitration award to which the Grantor is a party or by which the property of the Grantor is bound or affected, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance (as defined in Section 3.1) on any of the Contributed Interests; and
(iii) all applicable entity action necessary for such Grantor to execute and deliver this Option Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements, if any, and the Closing Documents has been taken and that the same have been validly executed and delivered and are the valid and binding obligations of such Grantor enforceable against it in accordance with their terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally.
(d) An affidavit establishing an exemption from the withholding requirements of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax (FIRPTA), as amended.
(e) Pledge Agreements, satisfactory to Optionee, by each Grantor for the Units conveyed to such Grantor to secure the indemnification obligations described in Article VII for the period commencing on the IPO Closing Date and ending on the first anniversary thereof.
(f) Evidence reasonably satisfactory to Optionee that the franchisor of the Property has consented to the change of control of the Contributed Entity as required by the currently effective franchise agreement relating to the Property or that a new franchise agreement between the Contributed Entity and the Property’s franchisor has been executed as of the date of the Initial Closing.
(g) Evidence reasonably satisfactory to Optionee that the lender of any borrowed money as set forth on Schedule 3.1 has consented to the transfer of the Property to the Optionee as required by any loan document, deed of trust, mortgage or other evidence of indebtedness related to the Property.
(h) Evidence reasonably satisfactory to Optionee that any certificates, approvals, licenses, authorities or permits issued by local, state or federal agencies or bodies necessary to conduct the business conducted by the Contributed Entity on the Property have been transferred to the Optionee or the Optionee’s designee effective as of the date of the Initial Closing.
(i) Evidence reasonably satisfactory to Optionee that the insurance policies necessary or desirable to conduct the business conducted by the Contributed Entity on the Property have been transferred to the Optionee or the Optionee’s designee effective as of the date of the Initial Closing.
(j) Evidence reasonably satisfactory to Optionee that the Property is properly licensed to serve alcoholic beverages, whether by owner license, third party contract or otherwise, as permitted by applicable law.
(k) Evidence reasonably satisfactory to Optionee that all required consents of lessors and permits necessary to conduct the business conducted by the Contributed Entity with respect to the Property have been obtained.
(l) Any other documents reasonably necessary to assign, transfer and convey such Grantor’s Contributed Interest and effectuate the transactions contemplated hereby, including filings with any applicable governmental jurisdiction in which the Optionee is required to file its partnership documentation.
Documents to be Delivered by Holder(s). Each of the Holder(s) participating in any of the foregoing offerings shall furnish to the Company a completed and executed questionnaire provided by the Company requesting information customarily sought of selling security holders.
Amendments to the by Laws Section 1. These By-Laws may be altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, and any new By-Law or By-Laws adopted at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors by a vote of the majority of all the members of the Board of Directors then in office. EXHIBIT C SECTION 321(B) CONSENT Pursuant to Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, Wilmington Trust Company hereby consents that reports of examinations by Federal, State, Territorial or District authorities may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon requests therefor. WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY Dated: July 10, 1999 By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. XxxXxxxxx --------------------------- Name: Xxxxxx X. XxxXxxxxx Title: Vice President EXHIBIT D NOTICE This form is intended to assist state nonmember banks and savings banks with state publication requirements. It has not been approved by any state banking authorities. Refer to your appropriate state banking authorities for your state publication requirements. R E P O R T O F C O N D I T I O N Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY of WILMINGTON ---------------------------------------------- ---------------- Name of Bank City in the State of DELAWARE, at the close of business on March 31, 1999. -------- ASSETS
Cooperation Prior to the Distribution As promptly as practicable after the date hereof and prior to the Distribution Date:
(a) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) below, the Company and Spinco shall prepare an Information Statement (which shall set forth appropriate disclosure concerning Spinco and the Spinco Companies, the Spinco Business, the Distribution and certain other matters) and Spinco shall file with the SEC the Form 10 (which shall include or incorporate by reference the Information Statement). The Company and Spinco shall use their respective reasonable efforts to cause the Form 10 to be declared effective under the Exchange Act or, if either the Company or Parent reasonably determines that the Distribution may not be effected without registering the Spinco Common Stock pursuant to the Securities Act, the Company shall use its best efforts to cause the Spinco Common Stock to be registered pursuant to the Securities Act and thereafter effect the Distribution in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, by preparing and filing on an appropriate form of registration statement under the Securities Act covering the Spinco Common Stock and using its best efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective. Following the effectiveness of such Form 10 (or registration statement, as the case may be), the Company shall mail the Information Statement to the holders of the Company Common Stock.
(b) Before filing with the SEC the Form 10, or the registration statement referred to in Section 3.1(a), as the case may be, or any amendments or supplements thereto, the Company shall furnish to Parent (or Parent's counsel) copies of all such documents proposed to be filed, in order to give Parent (or Parent's counsel) sufficient time to review such documents, and such documents may thereafter be filed subject to any timely and reasonable comments of Parent (or Parent's counsel). On or prior to the Offer Purchase Date, the Company shall (i) deliver to Parent (or Parent's counsel) promptly, following the receipt thereof, copies of all written communications between the Company and the SEC relating to either the Information Statement or the Form 10 (or the registration statement referred to in Section 3.1(a), as the case may be), and (ii) advise Parent (or Parent's counsel) promptly of, and provide Parent (or Parent's counsel) with the opportunity to participate in (to the extent reasonably practicable), all telephonic and other non-written communications between the Company and the SEC relating to either the Information Statement or the Form 10 (or the registration statement referred to in Section 3.1(a), as the case may be). The Company shall respond promptly to any comments from the SEC with respect thereto, after consultation with Parent (or Parent's counsel), and shall take such other actions as shall be reasonably required in order to have the Form 10 declared effective under the Exchange Act, or the registration statement referred to in Section 3.1(a) hereof declared effective under the Securities Act, as the case may be, as soon as reasonably practicable following the date hereof. Before filing with the SEC the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 of the Company to be filed by the Company in connection with the Offer, and all amendments or supplements thereto, the Company shall furnish to Parent (or Parent's counsel) copies of all such documents proposed to be filed, in order to give Parent (or Parent's counsel) sufficient time to review such documents, and such documents may thereafter be filed subject to any timely and reasonable comments of Parent (or Parent's counsel). Following the date hereof, the Company shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, provide promptly to Parent, Purchaser and their respective counsel all such information as such persons may reasonably request in connection with the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule 14D-1 of the Purchaser or Parent to be filed in connection with the Offer.
(c) The Company and Spinco shall cooperate in preparing, filing with the SEC and causing to become effective any registration statements or amendments thereto which are appropriate to reflect the establishment of, or amendments to, any employee benefit and other plans contemplated by this Agreement.
(d) The Company and Spinco shall take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate under state securities or "Blue Sky" Laws in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(e) The Company and Spinco shall prepare, and Spinco shall file and seek to make effective, an application to permit listing of the Spinco Common Stock either on the NYSE or any other national securities exchange or national market system as may be selected by Spinco in its sole discretion (to the extent permitted pursuant to the listing requirements of such exchange or national market system).
(f) The Company and Spinco shall prepare and file an application with the FCC (the "FCC Application") requesting the FCC's consent to the transfer of control of any licenses, permits, approvals or other authorizations issued by the FCC to the Company and its Subsidiaries in connection with their telecommunications and space systems business, including those licenses, permits, approvals and authorizations set forth in Section 3.1(f) of the Disclosure Schedule.
(g) In addition to the actions specifically provided for elsewhere in this Agreement and except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement, each of the parties hereto shall use its respective best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and, to execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such additional documents and instruments, and to do, or cause to be done, all things, reasonably necessary, proper or advisable under applicable Laws and agreements to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including, without limitation, using its best efforts to obtain the consents and approvals, to enter into any amendatory agreements and to make the filings and applications necessary or desirable to have been obtained, entered into or made in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, each of the parties hereto shall use its respective best efforts to ensure that the conditions set forth in Article X hereof are satisfied (insofar as such matters are within the control of such party). Notwithstanding any other provisions set forth in this Agreement (including, without limitation, the provisions of this Section 3.1(g)), neither the Company, nor Spinco nor any of their respective Affiliates shall, without first obtaining the prior written consent of the Parent, take or commit to take any action, in connection with obtaining any consent, waiver or approval or effecting any of the transactions contemplated in connection with the Closing or otherwise, (i) except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, that would result in the payment of any funds (other than normal and usual filing fees) or the incurrence of any liability by the Company or any Retained Subsidiary, (ii) that would result in the divestiture or holding separate of any assets, businesses or operations of the Company or any of the Retained Subsidiaries, (iii) that might materially limit or impair Parent's or the Company's or any Retained Subsidiary's freedom of action with respect to, or its ability to retain or exercise control over, any assets, businesses or operations of the Company or any Retained Subsidiaries (other than any limitations or restrictions expressly set forth in the Merger Agreement, the Tax Sharing Agreement, the Stockholders Agreement or any other agreement to be entered into pursuant to this Agreement or the Merger Agreement prior to the Offer Purchase Date), or (iv) that might otherwise adversely affect Parent, or, following the Offer Purchase Date, either the Company or any Retained Subsidiary.
Documents to be Delivered by Seller At Closing At or prior to the Closing, Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Purchaser the following, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser:
a. Special Warranty Deed to Purchaser or Purchaser's nominee in recordable form, conveying good and marketable title in fee simple to the Property and Building, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions;
b. The Title Policy or a "marked-up" Title Commitment (including extended coverage and title endorsements) and indicating waiver or deletion of the Removable Exceptions;
c. A Xxxx of Sale executed by Seller, assigning, conveying and warranting to the Purchaser title to the Personal Property, if any, and the Intangible Property, if any, free and clear of all encumbrances;
d. The original executed Leases;
e. Letter from the tenants under the Leases (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant Estoppel Certificates") addressed to Purchaser or its nominee and Mortgagee, as hereinafter defined, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "B". If Seller is unable to obtain Tenant Estoppel Certificates from all of the tenants, Seller shall provide Purchaser with a Seller's Estoppel Certificate for the tenants who did not provide Tenant Estoppel Certificates. The Seller's Estoppel Certificate shall contain the matters set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto;
f. Notices executed by Seller to all tenants, licensees or concessionaires, under the Leases and Project Contracts directing such parties to pay all rental and other payments to Purchaser or its agent;
g. All architectural drawings, plans, specifications, surveys, building permits, occupancy permits or other similar items in Seller's possession and control which Seller has created, used or relied upon for the ownership and maintenance of the Project;
h. A non-foreign certificate in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 22 hereof;
i. Insurance certificates in Seller's possession required by the tenants under the Lease;
j. A rent roll dated as of the Closing certified by Seller to Purchaser to be true, correct and complete;
k. All keys in possession of the Seller used in connection with the Project and the combinations to all locks included on the Project;
l. An affidavit of title;
m. A certificate from Seller stating that the representations and warranties set forth in paragraph 9 are true and accurate in an material respects as of the date of the Closing; and
n. Such other documents as Purchaser or the Title Company may reasonably request to enable Purchaser to consummate the Transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
Documents to Be Given to Trustee The Trustee, subject to the provisions of Sections 6.1 and 6.2, shall be entitled to receive an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel as conclusive evidence that any supplemental indenture executed pursuant to this Article Eight complies with the applicable provisions of this Indenture and that all conditions precedent to the execution and delivery of such supplemental indenture have been satisfied.
When Adjustments to Be Made The adjustments required by this Section 4 shall be made whenever and as often as any specified event requiring an adjustment shall occur, except that any adjustment of the number of shares of Common Stock for which this Warrant is exercisable that would otherwise be required may be postponed (except in the case of a subdivision or combination of shares of the Common Stock, as provided for in Section 4(b)) up to, but not beyond the date of exercise if such adjustment either by itself or with other adjustments not previously made adds or subtracts less than one percent (1%) of the shares of Common Stock for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to the making of such adjustment. Any adjustment representing a change of less than such minimum amount (except as aforesaid) which is postponed shall be carried forward and made as soon as such adjustment, together with other adjustments required by this Section 4 and not previously made, would result in a minimum adjustment or on the date of exercise. For the purpose of any adjustment, any specified event shall be deemed to have occurred at the close of business on the date of its occurrence.
