Common use of Superior Proposals Clause in Contracts

Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Special Committee has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Special Committee may (A) effect a Company Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Special Committee determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; (2) the Company has complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to this Section 5.4 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; (3) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Special Committee has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Recommendation Change or termination (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change), including the identity of the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal and the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and include copies of all documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal (including any financing commitments); and (4) prior to effecting such Company Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the Notice Period, have (A) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (B) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(4) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two Business Days); and (b) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Special Committee must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) reaffirmed its determination that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Fuller Max L), Merger Agreement (Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.), Merger Agreement (Us Xpress Enterprises Inc)

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Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Board, acting upon the recommendation of the Company Special Committee, or the Company Special Committee has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Board, acting upon the recommendation of the Company Special Committee, or the Company Special Committee may (A) effect a Company Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Board, acting upon the recommendation of the Company Special Committee, or the Company Special Committee determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; (2) the Company has complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to this Section 5.4 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; (3) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Board, acting upon the recommendation of the Company Special Committee, or the Company Special Committee has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Recommendation Change or termination (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change)termination, including the identity of the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal and Proposal, the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and include copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal (including any financing commitments); and (4) prior to effecting such Company Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the Notice Period, have (A) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (B) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(4) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two three (3) Business Days); and (b) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Board, acting upon the recommendation of the Company Special Committee, or the Company Special Committee must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) reaffirmed its determination that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Vepf Vii SPV I, L.P.), Merger Agreement (KnowBe4, Inc.)

Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreementforegoing, if at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder receipt of Company Shareholder Approval, if the Company has received receives a bona fide written Acquisition Takeover Proposal that did not result from a material breach of Section 5.3(a), and the Board determines in good faith, (i) after consultation with its outside legal and financial advisors, that such Takeover Proposal is, or is reasonably likely to result in, a Superior Proposal (as defined below), and (ii) after consultation with its outside legal advisor, that failure to take one or more of the Inconsistent Actions is reasonably likely to result in a breach of the Board’s fiduciary obligations under applicable Law, the Company Special Committee and/or the Board, as applicable, may (A) furnish Agreement and Plan of Merger -45- information with respect to the Company to the Person making such Superior Proposal (and its representatives) pursuant to a confidentiality agreement containing terms no less favorable in the aggregate to the Company than those set forth in the Confidentiality Agreement (including any standstill provisions contained therein); provided, however, that such confidentiality agreement shall not in any way restrict the Company from complying with its disclosure obligations under this Agreement, including with respect to such Takeover Proposal, (B) participate in discussions or negotiations regarding such Superior Proposal; (C) approve or recommend, or propose to approve or recommend, such Superior Proposal (such action, a “Superior Proposal Recommendation”); and/or (D) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(ii) concurrently, with or immediately prior to the execution and delivery of a definitive agreement in connection with a Superior Proposal; but such Superior Proposal Recommendation or termination of this Agreement may occur only after: (i) the Board has concluded determined in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counseland financial advisors) is that such Takeover Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, then the Company Special Committee may (A) effect a Company Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Special Committee determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; (2) the Company has complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to this Section 5.4 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal5.3; (3ii) the Company has provided prior shall have delivered to Parent written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) prior to the effect publicly effecting such Superior Proposal Recommendation or terminating this Agreement which shall (A) state expressly that the Company Special Committee has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; Superior Proposal, (B) concluded include a copy of the Superior Proposal and a written summary of the material terms and conditions of the Superior Proposal not made in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor writing and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Recommendation Change or termination (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change), including the identity of the Person or Group “group” making the Superior Proposal, (C) that the Company intends to effect a Superior Proposal Recommendation or terminate this Agreement and (D) that the Company acknowledges and agrees that, in the event it makes a Superior Proposal Recommendation or effects a termination pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(ii), it will pay Parent the Termination Fee in accordance with Section 7.2; (iii) Parent and the Parent Representatives shall have had the Notice Period to modify, change or revise the terms of this Agreement in response to such Acquisition Superior Proposal and propose such modifications, changes or revisions in writing to the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and include copies of all documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal (including any financing commitments); andCompany; (4iv) prior to effecting such Company Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. on the last day of during the Notice Period, the Company shall have (A) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (with respect to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of the proposed Merger that Parent may suggest during such period; (v) during the Notice Period and after the Company shall have negotiated in good faith with Parent and the Parent Representatives the modifications, changes or revisions to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent, the Board does not conclude in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal and financial advisors, and after taking into account any such modifications, changes or revisions to the Transaction Documents so terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent, that such Acquisition Takeover Proposal would cease to constitute (including any adjustments thereto during such four (4) Business Day period) no longer constitutes a Superior Proposal; and and (Bvi) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Superior Proposal, the Company will be required shall have paid the Termination Fee pursuant to deliver a new written notice Section 7.2 prior to Parent and to comply or simultaneous with the requirements termination of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(4) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two Business Days); and (b) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Special Committee must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) reaffirmed its determination that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior ProposalAgreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement, Merger Agreement (Silverleaf Resorts Inc)

Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Special Committee Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; (2) the Company has complied in all material respects with its obligations covenants pursuant to this Section 5.4 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; (3) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change)termination, including the identity of the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal and the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and will include copies of final, execution-ready versions of all applicable documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal (including any financing commitments)Proposal; and (4) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the Notice Period, have (A) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (B) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(4) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two Business Days); and (b) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counselcounsel and taking into account Parent’s proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents) reaffirmed its determination that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Alteryx, Inc.)

Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Special Committee Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; (2) the Company has complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to this Section 5.4 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; (3) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change)termination, including the identity of the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal and Proposal, the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and include copies of all documents definitive agreements relating to such Acquisition Proposal (including unless any financing commitmentssuch disclosure is prohibited pursuant to the terms of any confidentiality agreement with such Person or Group that is in effect on the date of this Agreement); and (4) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on the last day of the Notice Period, have (A) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (B) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(45.4(e)(ii)(4) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two Business DaysDays from the later of (i) the delivery of such written notice to Parent or (ii) the end of the original Notice Period); and (b) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counselcounsel and taking into account Xxxxxx’s proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents) reaffirmed its determination described in clause (1) above that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Everbridge, Inc.)

Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Special Committee Board has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Special Committee Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Special Committee Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Lawduties; (2) the Company has complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to this Section 5.4 5.3(d)(ii) with respect to such Acquisition Proposal (and any prior Acquisition Proposal, proposal or inquiry by the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal); (3) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Special Committee Board has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change)termination, including the identity of the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal and Proposal, the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and include copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal (including any financing commitments)Proposal; and (4) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the Notice Period, have (A) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (B) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(45.3(d)(ii)(4) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two (2) Business Days); and (b) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Special Committee Board must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) reaffirmed its determination that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Sierra Oncology, Inc.)

Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Special Committee Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; (2) the Company has complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to this Section 5.4 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; (3) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change)termination, including the identity of the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal and Proposal, the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and include copies of all documents definitive agreements relating to such Acquisition Proposal (including unless any financing commitmentssuch disclosure is prohibited pursuant to the terms of any confidentiality agreement with such Person or Group that is in effect on the date of this Agreement); and (4) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on the last day of the Notice Period, have (A) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (B) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(4) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two Business DaysDays from the later of (i) the delivery of such written notice to Parent or (ii) the end of the original Notice Period); and (b) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counselcounsel and taking into account Xxxxxx’s proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents) reaffirmed its determination described in clause (1) above that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Everbridge, Inc.)

Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Special Committee Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; (2) the Company has complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to this Section 5.4 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; (3) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change)termination, including the identity of the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal Proposal, and the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and will include copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal (including any financing commitments)Proposal; and (4) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on the last day of the Notice Period, have (A) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (B) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(4) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two Business DaysDays from the later of (i) the delivery of such written notice to Parent or (ii) the end of the original Notice Period); and (b) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counselcounsel and taking into account Parent’s proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents) reaffirmed its determination described in clause (1) above that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Sumo Logic, Inc.)

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Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if Seller or the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Special Committee Seller Board has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Special Committee Seller Board may (A) effect a Company Seller Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or and/or (B) authorize the Company Seller to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Special Committee Seller Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would actions could reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Lawduties; (2) Seller and the Company has have complied in all material respects with its their obligations pursuant to this Section 5.4 5.3 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; (3) Seller or the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect Purchaser that the Company Special Committee Seller Board has (A) made the determination in clause (1) above, (B) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; , (BC) concluded determined in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; , and (CD) resolved to effect a Company Seller Board Recommendation Change or pursuant to this Section (ii) and if applicable to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Seller Board Recommendation Change or termination and (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change)if applicable) termination, including the identity of the Third Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal and Proposal, the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal in reasonable detail (including all material terms) and include copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal (including any financing commitments)Proposal; and (4) prior to effecting such Company Seller Board Recommendation Change or and (if applicable) termination, Seller, the Company and its their Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on the last fourth (4th) Business day following the date of the Notice Perioddelivery of such written notice, have (A) have negotiated with Parent Purchaser and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent Purchaser requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents so that the Seller Board no longer determines in good faith that the failure to make a Seller Board Recommendation Change in response to such Acquisition Proposal would cease could reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties, or that such Acquisition Proposal continues to constitute a Superior Proposal; , and (B) have permitted Parent Purchaser and its Representatives to negotiate with Seller and its Representatives throughout such period and to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee Seller Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent Purchaser requests to make such a presentation), ; it being understood and agreed that, if, in light of any adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents proposed by Purchaser during such period, the Seller Board does not reaffirm its determinations that (A) such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, and (B) the failure to make a Seller Board Recommendation Change in response to such Acquisition Proposal could reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties, then the Seller Board shall not be permitted to proceed with such Seller Board Recommendation Change or such termination of this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, (a) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition ProposalProposal with respect to which the Seller Board has made the foregoing determinations, the Company Seller will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent Purchaser pursuant to clause (3) above and to comply again with the requirements of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(4clause (4) with respect to such new written notice (revised, amended, updated or supplemented Acquisition Proposal, with the “Notice Period” in respect period described above lasting until 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on the second (2nd) Business Day following the date of delivery of such new written notice notice, it being two Business Days); understood and (b) at agreed that, if, in light of any adjustments to the end terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Notice PeriodTransaction Documents proposed by Purchaser, the Company Special Committee must have in good faith Seller Board cannot or does not reaffirm its determinations that (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counselA) reaffirmed its determination that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is constitutes a Superior Proposal, and (B) the failure to make a Seller Board Recommendation Change in response to such revised, amended, updated or supplemented Acquisition Proposal could reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties, then the Seller Board shall not be permitted to proceed with such Seller Board Recommendation Change or such termination of this Agreement.

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Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Aadi Bioscience, Inc.)

Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Special Committee Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; (2) the Company has complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to this Section 5.4 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; (3) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four five Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change)termination, including the identity of the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal and the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and will include copies of final, execution ready versions of all applicable documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal (including any financing commitments)Proposal; and (4) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. (California time) on the last day of the Notice Period, have (A) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (B) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(4) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two three Business Days); and (b) at the end of following the Notice Period, the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counselcounsel and taking into account Xxxxxx’s proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents) reaffirmed its determination that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal.

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Samples: Merger Agreement (Momentive Global Inc.)

Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Special Committee Board has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Special Committee Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal8.1(i), in each case case, if and only if: (1) the Company Special Committee Board determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; (2) the Company has complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to this Section 5.4 5.3 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; (3) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Special Committee Board has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h8.1(i), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change)termination, including the identity of the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal and the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and include copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal (including any financing commitments)Proposal; and (4) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the Notice Period, have (A) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (B) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(45.3(d)(ii)(4) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two three (3) Business Days); and (b) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Special Committee Board must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) reaffirmed its determination that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal.

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Samples: Merger Agreement (Mandiant, Inc.)

Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Special Committee Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; (2) the Company has complied in all such Superior Proposal did not result from a material respects with its obligations pursuant to breach of this Section 5.4 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal5.4; (3) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four Business Days in advance prior to taking such action (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; withdrawn and (B) concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Recommendation Change or termination (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change), including include the identity of the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal and a summary of the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and include copies of all documents relating to and, if in writing, a copy thereof, such Acquisition Proposal (including unless any financing commitmentssuch disclosure is prohibited pursuant to the terms of any confidentiality agreement with such Person or Group that is in effect on the date of this Agreement); and (4) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last day of the Notice Period, have (A) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (B) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (aA) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(4) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two Business Days); and (bB) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counselcounsel and after taking into account Parent’s proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents to which Parent has irrevocably committed to in writing,) reaffirmed its determination determined that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is continues to constitute a Superior ProposalProposal and the failure to make a Company Board Recommendation Change would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law.

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Samples: Merger Agreement (Transphorm, Inc.)

Superior Proposals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, at any time prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Company has received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) is a Superior Proposal, then the Company Special Committee Board may (A) effect a Company Board Recommendation Change with respect to such Superior Proposal or (B) authorize the Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal, in each case if and only if: (1) the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) determines in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable Law; (2) the Company has complied in all material respects with its obligations pursuant to this Section 5.4 with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; (3) the Company has provided prior written notice to Parent at least four (4) Business Days in advance (the “Notice Period”) to the effect that the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) has (A) received a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn; (B) concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal; and (C) resolved to effect a Company Board Recommendation Change or to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h), which notice will describe the basis for such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination (but which notice will not in and of itself constitute a Company Recommendation Change)termination, including the identity of the Person or Group making such Acquisition Proposal and Proposal, the material terms of such Acquisition Proposal and include copies of all relevant documents relating to such Acquisition Proposal (including unless any financing commitmentssuch disclosure is prohibited pursuant to the terms of any confidentiality agreement with such Person or Group that is in effect on the date of this Agreement); and (4) prior to effecting such Company Board Recommendation Change or termination, the Company and its Representatives, until 5:00 p.m. 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on the last day of the Notice Period, have (A) negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent requests to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal; and (B) permitted Parent and its Representatives to make a presentation to the Company Special Committee Board regarding this Agreement and any adjustments with respect thereto (to the extent that Parent requests to make such a presentation), it being understood that (a) in the event of any change to the form or amount of consideration or any other material revision, amendment, update or supplement to such Acquisition Proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written notice to Parent and to comply with the requirements of this Section 5.4(d)(ii)(4) with respect to such new written notice (with the “Notice Period” in respect of such new written notice being two Business DaysDays from the later of (i) the delivery of such written notice to Parent or (ii) the end of the original Notice Period); and (b) at the end of the Notice Period, the Company Special Committee Board (or a committee thereof) must have in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counselcounsel and taking into account Parent’s proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents) reaffirmed its determination described in clause (1) above that such bona fide written Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal.

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Samples: Merger Agreement (ForgeRock, Inc.)

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