Common use of The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date Clause in Contracts

The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on the basis of the representations, warranties, and agreements herein contained, and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters to purchase, severally and not jointly, up to an aggregate of 225,000 Optional Offered Shares from the Company at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the Firm Offered Shares (or at the adjusted purchase price described in the final sentence of Section 2(b) if a Subsequently Declared Dividend will not be received by an initial purchaser of the Offered Shares upon their resale by the Underwriter). The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and distribution of the Firm Offered Shares. The option granted hereunder may be exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the Underwriters to the Company, which notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the aggregate number of Optional Offered Shares as to which the Underwriters are exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the certificates for the Optional Offered Shares are to be registered, and (iii) the time, date, and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date, and in such case the term “First Closing Date” shall refer to the time and date of delivery of the Firm Offered Shares and the Optional Offered Shares). Such time and date of delivery of the Optional Offered Shares, if subsequent to the First Closing Date, is called the “Second Closing Date” and shall be determined by the Representatives and shall not be earlier than three (3) nor later than five (5) full business days after delivery of such notice of exercise. If any Optional Offered Shares are to be purchased, each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Underwriters may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Offered Shares to be purchased as the number of Firm Offered Shares set forth on Schedule A (the “List of the Underwriters”) attached hereto opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Offered Shares. The Underwriters may cancel the option at any time prior to its expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Company.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Underwriting Agreement (Novastar Financial Inc), Underwriting Agreement (Novastar Financial Inc)

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The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on the basis of the representations, warranties, and agreements herein contained, and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters to purchase, severally and not jointly, up to an aggregate of 225,000 900,000 Optional Offered Shares from the Company at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the Firm Offered Shares (or at the adjusted purchase price described in the final sentence of Section 2(b) if a Subsequently Declared Dividend will not be received by an initial purchaser of the Offered Shares upon their resale by the Underwriter)Shares. The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and distribution of the Firm Offered Shares. The option granted hereunder may be exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the Underwriters Representative to the Company, which notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the aggregate number of Optional Offered Shares as to which the Underwriters are exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the certificates for the Optional Offered Shares are to be registered, and (iii) the time, date, and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date, and in such case the term “First Closing Date” shall refer to the time and date of delivery of certificates for the Firm Offered Shares and the Optional Offered Shares). Such time and date of delivery of the Optional Offered Shares, if subsequent to the First Closing Date, is called the “Second Closing Date” and shall be determined by the Representatives Representative and shall not be earlier than three (3) nor later than five (5) full business days after delivery of such notice of exercise. If any Optional Offered Shares are to be purchased, each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Underwriters Representative may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Offered Shares to be purchased as the number of Firm Offered Shares set forth on Schedule A (the “List of the Underwriters”) attached hereto opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Offered Shares. The Underwriters Representative may cancel the option at any time prior to its expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Company.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Up Agreement (Dynex Capital Inc)

The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on the basis of the representations, warranties, and agreements herein contained, and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters to purchase, severally and not jointly, up to an aggregate of 225,000 750,000 Optional Offered Shares from the Company at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the Firm Offered Shares (or at the adjusted purchase price described in the final sentence of Section 2(b) if a Subsequently Declared Dividend will not be received by an initial purchaser of the Offered Shares upon their resale by the Underwriter)Shares. The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and distribution of the Firm Offered Shares. The option granted hereunder may be exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the Underwriters Representative to the Company, which notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the aggregate number of Optional Offered Shares as to which the Underwriters are exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the certificates for the Optional Offered Shares are to be registered, and (iii) the time, date, and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date, and in such case the term “First Closing Date” shall refer to the time and date of delivery of certificates for the Firm Offered Shares and the Optional Offered Shares). Such time and date of delivery of the Optional Offered Shares, if subsequent to the First Closing Date, is called the “Second Closing Date” and shall be determined by the Representatives Representative and shall not be earlier than three (3) nor later than five (5) full business days after delivery of such notice of exercise. If any Optional Offered Shares are to be purchased, each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Underwriters Representative may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Offered Shares to be purchased as the number of Firm Offered Shares set forth on Schedule A (the List of the Underwriters”) attached hereto Underwriters opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Offered Shares. The Underwriters Representative may cancel the option at any time prior to its expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Company.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Underwriting Agreement (MeetMe, Inc.)

The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on the basis of the representations, warranties, and agreements herein contained, and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters to purchase, severally and not jointly, up to an aggregate of 225,000 [·] Optional Offered Shares from the Company at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the Firm Offered Shares (or at the adjusted purchase price described in the final sentence of Section 2(b) if a Subsequently Declared Dividend will not be received by an initial purchaser of the Offered Shares upon their resale by the Underwriter)Shares. The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and distribution of the Firm Offered Shares. The option granted hereunder may be exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the Underwriters Representative to the Company, which notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the aggregate number of Optional Offered Shares as to which the Underwriters are exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the certificates for the Optional Offered Shares are to be registered, and (iii) the time, date, and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date, and in such case the term “First Closing Date” shall refer to the time and date of delivery of certificates for the Firm Offered Shares and the Optional Offered Shares). Such time and date of delivery of the Optional Offered Shares, if subsequent to the First Closing Date, is called the “Second Closing Date” and shall be determined by the Representatives Representative and shall not be earlier than three (3) nor later than five (5) full business days after delivery of such notice of exercise. If any Optional Offered Shares are to be purchased, each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Underwriters Representative may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Offered Shares to be purchased as the number of Firm Offered Shares set forth on Schedule A (the “List of the Underwriters”) attached hereto opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Offered Shares. The Underwriters may cancel the option at any time prior to its expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Company.of

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Aastrom Biosciences Inc

The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on the basis of the representations, warranties, and agreements herein contained, and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters Underwriter to purchase, severally and not jointly, purchase up to an aggregate of 225,000 1,500,000 Optional Offered Shares from the Company at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters Underwriter for the Firm Offered Shares (or at the adjusted purchase price described in the final sentence of Section 2(b) if a Subsequently Declared Dividend will not be received by an initial purchaser of the Offered Shares upon their resale by the Underwriter)Shares. The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters Underwriter solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and distribution of the Firm Offered Shares. The option granted hereunder may be exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the Underwriters Underwriter to the Company, Company which notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the aggregate number of Optional Offered Shares as to which the Underwriters are Underwriter is exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the certificates for the Optional Offered Shares are to be registered, and (iii) the time, date, and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date, and in such case the term “First Closing Date” shall refer to the time and date of delivery of certificates for the Firm Offered Shares and the Optional Offered Shares). Such time and date of delivery of the Optional Offered Shares, if subsequent to the First Closing Date, is called the “Second Closing Date” and shall be determined by the Representatives Underwriter and shall not be earlier than three (3) nor later than five (5) full business days after delivery of such notice of exercise. If any Optional Offered Shares are to be purchased, each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Underwriters may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Offered Shares to be purchased as the number of Firm Offered Shares set forth on Schedule A (the “List of the Underwriters”) attached hereto opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Offered Shares. The Underwriters Underwriter may cancel the option at any time prior to its expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Company.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Underwriting Agreement (Nuvelo Inc)

The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on the basis of the representations, warranties, and agreements herein contained, and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters to purchase, severally and not jointly, up to an aggregate of 225,000 1,500,000 Optional Offered Shares from the Company at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the Firm Offered Shares (or at the adjusted purchase price described in the final sentence of Section 2(b) if a Subsequently Declared Dividend will not be received by an initial purchaser of the Offered Shares upon their resale by the Underwriter)Shares. The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and distribution of the Firm Offered Shares. The option granted hereunder may be exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the Underwriters Representative to the Company, which notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the aggregate number of Optional Offered Shares as to which the Underwriters are exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the certificates for the Optional Offered Shares are to be registered, and (iii) the time, date, and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date, and in such case the term “First Closing Date” shall refer to the time and date of delivery of certificates for the Firm Offered Shares and the Optional Offered Shares). Such time and date of delivery of the Optional Offered Shares, if subsequent to the First Closing Date, is called the “Second Closing Date” and shall be determined by the Representatives Representative and shall not be earlier than three (3) nor later than five (5) full business days after delivery of such notice of exercise. If any Optional Offered Shares are to be purchased, purchased each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Underwriters Representative may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Offered Shares to be purchased as the number of Firm Offered Shares set forth on Schedule A (the “List of the Underwriters”) attached hereto opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Offered Shares. The Underwriters Representative may cancel the option at any time prior to its expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Company.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Underwriting Agreement (BFC Financial Corp)

The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on the basis of the representations, warranties, and agreements herein contained, and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters to purchase, severally and not jointly, up to an aggregate of 225,000 1,500,000 Optional Offered Shares from the Company at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the Firm Offered Shares (or at the adjusted purchase price described in the final sentence of Section 2(b) if a Subsequently Declared Dividend will not be received by an initial purchaser of the Offered Shares upon their resale by the Underwriter)Shares. The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and distribution of the Firm Offered Shares. The option granted hereunder may be exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the Underwriters Representative to the Company, which notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the aggregate number of Optional Offered Shares as to which the Underwriters are exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the certificates for the Optional Offered Shares are to be registered, and (iii) the time, date, and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date, and in such case the term “First Closing Date” shall refer to the time and date of delivery of certificates for the Firm Offered Shares and the Optional Offered Shares). Such time and date of delivery of the Optional Offered Shares, if subsequent to the First Closing Date, is called the “Second Closing Date” and shall be determined by the Representatives Representative and shall not be earlier than three (3) nor later than five (5) full business days after delivery of such notice of exercise. If any Optional Offered Shares are to be purchased, each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Underwriters Representative may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Offered Shares to be purchased as the number of Firm Offered Shares set forth on Schedule A (the “List of the Underwriters”) attached hereto opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Offered Shares. The Underwriters Representative may cancel the option at any time prior to its expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Company.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Underwriting Agreement (Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp)

The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on the basis of the representations, warranties, and agreements herein contained, and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters to purchase, severally and not jointly, up to an aggregate of 225,000 Optional Offered Shares from the Company at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the Firm Offered Shares (or at the adjusted purchase price described in the final sentence of Section 2(b) if a Subsequently Declared Dividend will not be received by an initial purchaser of the Offered Shares upon their resale by the Underwriter)Shares. The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and distribution of the Firm Offered Shares. The option granted hereunder may be exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the Underwriters Representatives to the Company, which notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the aggregate number of Optional Offered Shares as to which the Underwriters are exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the certificates for the Optional Offered Shares are to be registered, and (iii) the time, date, and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date, and in such case the term “First Closing Date” shall refer to the time and date of delivery of certificates for the Firm Offered Shares and the Optional Offered Shares). Such time and date of delivery of the Optional Offered Shares, if subsequent to the First Closing Date, is called the “Second Closing Date” and shall be determined by the Representatives and shall not be earlier than three (3) nor later than five (5) full business days after delivery of such notice of exerciseexercise by the Representatives. If any Optional Offered Shares are to be purchased, (a) each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Underwriters Representatives may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Offered Shares to be purchased as the number of Firm Offered Shares set forth on Schedule A (the “List of the Underwriters”) attached hereto opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Offered SharesShares and (b) the Company agrees to sell such Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Representatives may determine) to the respective Underwriters in such proportions. The Underwriters Representatives may cancel the option at any time prior to its expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Company.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Underwriting Agreement (JMP Group Inc.)

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The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on the basis of the representations, warranties, and agreements herein contained, and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters to purchase, severally and not jointly, up to an aggregate of 225,000 91,500 Optional Offered Shares (or up to 183,000 Optional Offered Shares in the event the option closes after the Stock Split Record Date) from the Company at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the Firm Offered Shares (or at the adjusted purchase price described half of such price, in the final sentence of Section 2(b) if a Subsequently Declared Dividend will not be received by an initial purchaser event that the sale of the Firm Offered Shares upon their resale by closes before the UnderwriterStock Split Record Date but the sale of the Optional Offered Shares closes after the Stock Split Record Date). The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and distribution of the Firm Offered Shares. The option granted hereunder may be exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the Underwriters to the Company, which notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the aggregate number of Optional Offered Shares as to which the Underwriters are exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the certificates for the Optional Offered Shares are to be registered, and (iii) the time, date, and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date, and in such case the term “First Closing Date” shall refer to the time and date of delivery of the Firm Offered Shares and the Optional Offered Shares). Such time and date of delivery of the Optional Offered Shares, if subsequent to the First Closing Date, is called the “Second Closing Date” and shall be determined by the Representatives Underwriters and shall not be earlier than three (3) nor later than five (5) full business days after delivery of such notice of exercise. If any Optional Offered Shares are to be purchased, each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Underwriters may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Offered Shares to be purchased as the number of Firm Offered Shares set forth on Schedule A (the “List of the Underwriters”) attached hereto opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Offered Shares. The Underwriters may cancel the option at any time prior to its expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Company.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Underwriting Agreement (Novastar Financial Inc)

The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on the basis of the representations, warranties, and agreements herein contained, and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters to purchase, severally and not jointly, up to an aggregate of 225,000 [ ] Optional Offered Shares from the Company at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the Firm Offered Shares (or at the adjusted purchase price described in the final sentence of Section 2(b) if a Subsequently Declared Dividend will not be received by an initial purchaser of the Offered Shares upon their resale by the Underwriter)Shares. The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and distribution of the Firm Offered Shares. The option granted hereunder may be exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the Underwriters Representative to the Company, which notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the aggregate number of Optional Offered Shares as to which the Underwriters are exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the certificates for the Optional Offered Shares are to be registered, and (iii) the time, date, and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date, and in such case the term “First Closing Date” shall refer to the time and date of delivery of certificates for the Firm Offered Shares and the Optional Offered Shares). Such time and date of delivery of the Optional Offered Shares, if subsequent to the First Closing Date, is called the “Second Closing Date” and shall be determined by the Representatives Representative and shall not be earlier than three (3) nor later than five (5) full business days after delivery of such notice of exercise. If any Optional Offered Shares are to be purchased, each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Underwriters Representative may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Offered Shares to be purchased as the number of Firm Offered Shares set forth on Schedule A (the “List of the Underwriters”) attached hereto opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Offered Shares. The Underwriters Representative may cancel the option at any time prior to its expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Company.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Underwriting Agreement (AxoGen, Inc.)

The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on the basis of the representations, warranties, and agreements herein contained, and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company Selling Shareholder hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters to purchase, severally and not jointly, up to an aggregate of 225,000 [ ] Optional Offered Shares from the Company Selling Shareholder at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the Firm Offered Shares (or at the adjusted purchase price described in the final sentence of Section 2(b) if a Subsequently Declared Dividend will not be received by an initial purchaser of the Offered Shares upon their resale by the Underwriter)Shares. The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and distribution of the Firm Offered Shares. The option granted hereunder may be exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the Underwriters Representatives to the Selling Shareholder (with a copy to the Company), which notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the aggregate number of Optional Offered Shares as to which the Underwriters are exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the certificates for the Optional Offered Shares are to be registered, and (iii) the time, date, and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date, and in such case the term “First Closing Date” shall refer to the time and date of delivery of certificates for the Firm Offered Shares and the Optional Offered Shares). Such time and date of delivery of the Optional Offered Shares, if subsequent to the First Closing Date, is called the “Second Closing Date” and shall be determined by the Representatives and shall not be earlier than three (3) nor later than five (5) full business days after delivery of such notice of exercise. If any Optional Offered Shares are to be purchased, (a) each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Underwriters Representatives may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Offered Shares to be purchased as the number of Firm Offered Shares set forth on Schedule A (the “List of the Underwriters”) attached hereto opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Offered SharesShares and (b) the Selling Shareholder agrees to sell the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Representatives may determine). The Underwriters Representatives may cancel the option at any time prior to its expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Selling Shareholder (with a copy to the Company).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Underwriting Agreement (United Pan Am Financial Corp)

The Optional Offered Shares; the Second Closing Date. In addition, on the basis of the representations, warranties, and agreements herein contained, and upon the terms but subject to the conditions herein set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the several Underwriters to purchase, severally and not jointly, up to an aggregate of 225,000 78,750 Optional Offered Shares from the Company at the purchase price per share to be paid by the Underwriters for the Firm Offered Shares (or at the adjusted purchase price described in the final sentence of Section 2(b) if a Subsequently Declared Dividend will not be received by an initial purchaser of the Offered Shares upon their resale by the Underwriter)Shares. The option granted hereunder is for use by the Underwriters solely in covering any over-allotments in connection with the sale and distribution of the Firm Offered Shares. The option granted hereunder may be exercised at any time (but not more than once) upon notice by the Underwriters to the Company, which notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. Such notice shall set forth (i) the aggregate number of Optional Offered Shares as to which the Underwriters are exercising the option, (ii) the names and denominations in which the certificates for the Optional Offered Shares are to be registered, and (iii) the time, date, and place at which such certificates will be delivered (which time and date may be simultaneous with, but not earlier than, the First Closing Date, and in such case the term “First Closing Date” shall refer to the time and date of delivery of the Firm Offered Shares and the Optional Offered Shares). Such time and date of delivery of the Optional Offered Shares, if subsequent to the First Closing Date, is called the “Second Closing Date” and shall be determined by the Representatives Underwriters and shall not be earlier than three (3) nor later than five (5) full business days after delivery of such notice of exercise. If any Optional Offered Shares are to be purchased, each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Optional Offered Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as the Underwriters may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Optional Offered Shares to be purchased as the number of Firm Offered Shares set forth on Schedule A (the “List of the Underwriters”) attached hereto opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Firm Offered Shares. The Underwriters may cancel the option at any time prior to its expiration by giving written notice of such cancellation to the Company.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Underwriting Agreement (Novastar Financial Inc)

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