Common use of The Split-Off Clause in Contracts

The Split-Off. Viacom currently intends, following the consummation of the IPO, to complete the Split-Off at a date after September 29, 1999. Viacom shall, in its sole and absolute discretion, determine whether to proceed with all or part of the Split-Off and all terms of the Split-Off, including, without limitation, the form, structure and terms of any transaction(s) and/or offering(s) to effect the Split-Off and the timing of and conditions to the consummation of the Split-Off. In addition, Viacom may at any time and from time to time until the completion of the Split-Off abandon, modify or change any or all of the terms of the Split-Off, including, without limitation, by accelerating or delaying the timing of the consummation of all or part of the Split-Off. Blockbuster shall cooperate with Viacom in all commercially reasonable respects to accomplish the Split-Off and shall, at Viacom's direction, promptly take any and all actions necessary or desirable to effect the Split-Off, including, without limitation, the registration under the Securities Act of Blockbuster Common Stock on an appropriate registration form or forms to be designated by Viacom. Viacom shall select any investment banker(s) and manager(s) in connection with the Split-Off, as well as any other institutions providing services in connection with the Split-Off.

The Split-Off. Viacom currently intends, following the ------------- consummation of the IPO, to complete the Split-Off at a date after September 29, 1999. Viacom shall, in its sole and absolute discretion, determine whether to proceed with all or part of the Split-Off and all terms of the Split-Off, including, without limitation, the form, structure and terms of any transaction(s) and/or offering(s) to effect the Split-Off and the timing of and conditions to the consummation of the Split-Off. In addition, Viacom may at any time and from time to time until the completion of the Split-Off abandon, modify or change any or all of the terms of the Split-Off, including, without limitation, by accelerating or delaying the timing of the consummation of all or part of the Split-Off. Blockbuster shall cooperate with Viacom in all commercially reasonable respects to accomplish the Split-Off and shall, at Viacom's direction, promptly take any and all actions necessary or desirable to effect the Split-Off, including, without limitation, the registration under the Securities Act of Blockbuster Common Stock on an appropriate registration form or forms to be designated by Viacom. Viacom shall select any investment banker(s) and manager(s) in connection with the Split-Off, as well as any other institutions providing services in connection with the Split-Off.

The Split-Off. Viacom currently intends, following the consummation of the IPO, to complete the Split-Off at a date after September 29, 1999. Viacom shall, in its sole and absolute discretion, determine whether to proceed with all or part of the Split-Off and all terms of the Split-Off, including, without limitation, the form, structure and terms of any transaction(s) and/or offering(s) to effect the Split-Off and the timing of and conditions to the consummation of the Split-Off. In addition, Viacom may at any time and from time to time until the completion of the Split-Off abandon, modify or change any or all of the terms of the Split-Off, including, without limitation, by accelerating or delaying the timing of the consummation of all or part of the Split-Off. Blockbuster shall cooperate with Viacom in all commercially reasonable respects to accomplish the Split-Off and shall, at Viacom's ’s direction, promptly take any and all actions necessary or desirable to effect the Split-Off, including, without limitation, the registration under the Securities Act of Blockbuster Common Stock on an appropriate registration form or forms to be designated by Viacom. Viacom shall select any investment banker(s) and manager(s) in connection with the Split-Off, as well as any other institutions providing services in connection with the Split-Off.