Tower Leases. In connection with the Tower Merger, Tower Distribution or any Alternative Transaction, as the case may be, Mergeparty and American shall agree on the definitive documentation ("Tower Leases") to be executed by American and American Tower with respect to certain broadcasting towers set forth in Section 6.17(i) the American Disclosure Schedules ("Towers"). The markets in which such Towers, are located and the annual "market price" for each antenna are set forth in Exhibit "B." Except as set forth in Section 6.17(I) of the American Disclosure Schedule, such Towers are now owned or leased by American and shall become the property of American Tower. Each of the Tower Leases shall contain standard and customary terms and conditions and Mergeparty and American specifically agree to the inclusion of the following in each of the Tower Leases: (a) except as provided in clause (b) below with respect to those Tower Leases set forth in Section 6.19 of the American Disclosure Schedule, each Tower Lease shall be for a term of twenty (20) years with four (4) renewal periods of five (5) years each; each such renewal to be upon the same terms and conditions as the original Tower Lease. (b) Prior to the Effective time, American shall use its best efforts to extend the term of each lease set forth in Section 6.19 of the American Disclosure Schedule ("Land Leases") to a minimum duration of twenty (20) years, inclusive of renewal periods, if any, and provide Mergeparty with respect to the Towers subject to the extended Land Leases, tower leases with the equivalent benefits set forth in clauses (c), (d) and (e) and for a minimum duration of twenty (20) years ("Extended Tower Leases"). With respect to any such Land Lease that is not so extended (except with respect to the Land Lease for KUFX(FM), which present term of approximately eighteen (18) remaining years shall be deemed to satisfy the foregoing requirement of a minimum duration of twenty (20) years), American, American Tower and Mergeparty shall negotiate in good faith to agree upon definitive documentation to provide Mergeparty with respect to the Towers subject to such Land Leases, tower leases with the benefits equivalent of such Extended Tower Leases or mutually agreed to alternative arrangements providing equivalent value to Mergeparty. (c) each Tower Lease shall provide that no payments shall be payable by Mergeparty for a period of three (3) years from the Effective Time; for the next three (3) years the payments shall be as follows: one-third (1/3) of the market price as set forth in Exhibit B corresponding to each FM antenna (or AM/FM antenna) for year four (4); two-thirds (2/3) for year five (5) and full market price for year six (6); thereafter, for the balance of the term and any renewals thereof, the payments shall be the market price, together with an annual increase every year, beginning for year seven (7), of the lesser of five percent (5%) or the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers over the previous year's payments (except with respect to San Jose (XXFX) and Boston (WNFT) which such payments shall begin at the Effective Time, with respect to Mergeparty, and will begin on January 1, 1998 as between American and American Tower). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mergeparty acknowledges that Tower Lease payments at the full "market price" indicated on Exhibit B by American to American tower may commence upon such leases becoming the property of American Tower and shall continue until the Effective Time. (d) all expenses for taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities in respect of each Tower shall be paid by American Tower. (e) American Tower will assume the obligation and responsibility for complying with all Applicable Law with respect to the Towers.
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Tower Leases. In connection with the Tower Merger, Tower Distribution or any Alternative Transaction, as the case may beSeparation, Mergeparty and American shall agree on the definitive documentation ("Tower Leases") to be executed by American and American Tower with respect to certain broadcasting towers set forth in Section 6.17(i) of the American Disclosure Schedules ("Towers"). The markets in which such Towers, Towers are located and the annual "market price" for each antenna are set forth in Exhibit "B." Except as set forth in Section 6.17(I6.17(i) of the American Disclosure Schedule, such Towers are now owned or leased by American and shall become the property of American Tower. Each of the Tower Leases shall contain standard and customary terms and conditions and Mergeparty and American specifically agree to the inclusion of the following in each of the Tower Leases:
(a) except as provided in clause (b) below with respect to those Tower Leases set forth in Section 6.19 of the American Disclosure Schedule, each Tower Lease shall be for a term of twenty (20) years with four (4) renewal periods of five (5) years each; , each such renewal to be upon the same terms and conditions as the original Tower Lease.;
(b) Prior to the Effective time, American shall use its best efforts to extend the term of each lease set forth in Section 6.19 of the American Disclosure Schedule ("Land Leases") to a minimum duration of twenty (20) years, inclusive of renewal periods, if any, and provide Mergeparty with respect to the Towers subject to the extended Land Leases, tower leases with the equivalent benefits set forth in clauses (c), (d) and (e) and for a minimum duration of twenty (20) years ("Extended Tower Leases"). With respect to any such Land Lease that is not so extended (except with respect to the Land Lease for KUFX(FM), which present term of approximately eighteen (18) remaining years shall be deemed to satisfy the foregoing requirement of a minimum duration of twenty (20) years), American, American Tower and Mergeparty shall negotiate in good faith to agree upon definitive documentation to provide Mergeparty with respect to the Towers subject to such Land Leases, tower leases with the benefits equivalent of such Extended Tower Leases or mutually agreed to alternative arrangements providing equivalent value to Mergeparty.;
(c) each Tower Lease shall provide that no payments shall be payable by Mergeparty for a period of three (3) years from the Effective Time; for the next three (3) years the payments shall be as follows: one-third (1/3) of the market price as set forth in Exhibit B corresponding to each FM antenna (or AM/FM antenna) for year four (4); two-thirds (2/3) for year five (5) and full market price for year six (6); thereafter, for the balance of the term and any renewals thereof, the payments shall be the market price, together with an annual increase every year, beginning for year seven (7), of the lesser of five percent (5%) or the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers over the previous year's payments (except with respect to San Jose (XXFX) and Boston (WNFT) which such payments shall begin at the Effective Time, with respect to Mergeparty, and will begin on January 1, 1998 as between American and American Tower). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mergeparty acknowledges that Tower Lease payments at the full "market price" indicated on Exhibit B by American to American tower may commence upon such leases becoming the property of American Tower and shall continue until the Effective Time.;
(d) all expenses for taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities in respect of each Tower shall be paid by American Tower.; and
(e) American Tower will assume the obligation and responsibility for complying with all Applicable Law with respect to the Towers.
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Tower Leases. In connection with the Tower Merger, Tower Distribution or any Alternative Transaction, as the case may beSeparation, Mergeparty and American shall agree on the definitive documentation ("Tower Leases") to be executed by American and American Tower with respect to certain broadcasting towers set forth in Section 6.17(i) of the American Disclosure Schedules ("Towers"). The markets in which such Towers, Towers are located and the annual "market price" for each antenna are set forth in Exhibit "B." Except as set forth in Section 6.17(I6.17(i) of the American Disclosure Schedule, such Towers are now owned or leased by American and shall become the property of American Tower. Each of the Tower Leases shall contain standard and customary terms and conditions and Mergeparty and American specifically agree to the inclusion of the following in each of the Tower Leases:
(a) except as provided in clause (b) below with respect to those Tower Leases set forth in Section 6.19 of the American Disclosure Schedule, each Tower Lease shall be for a term of twenty (20) years with four (4) renewal periods of five (5) years each; , each such renewal to be upon the same terms and conditions as the original Tower Lease.;
(b) Prior to the Effective time, American shall use its best efforts to extend the term of each lease set forth in Section 6.19 of the American Disclosure Schedule ("Land Leases") to a minimum duration of twenty (20) years, inclusive of renewal periods, if any, and provide Mergeparty with respect to the Towers subject to the extended Land Leases, tower leases with the equivalent benefits set forth in clauses (c), (d) and (e) and for a minimum duration of twenty (20) years ("Extended Tower Leases"). With respect to any such Land Lease that is not so extended (except with respect to the Land Lease for KUFX(FM), which present term of approximately eighteen (18) remaining years shall be deemed to satisfy the foregoing requirement of a minimum duration of twenty (20) years), American, American Tower and Mergeparty shall negotiate in good faith to agree upon definitive documentation to provide Mergeparty with respect to the Towers subject to such Land Leases, tower leases with the benefits equivalent of such Extended Tower Leases or mutually agreed to alternative arrangements providing equivalent value to Mergeparty.;
(c) each Tower Lease shall provide that no payments shall be payable by Mergeparty for a period of three (3) years from the Effective Time; for the next three (3) years the payments shall be as follows: one-third (1/3) of the market price as set forth in Exhibit B corresponding to each FM antenna (or AM/FM antenna) for year four (4); two-thirds (2/3) for year five (5) and full market price for year six (6); thereafter, for the balance of the term and any renewals thereof, the payments shall be the market price, together with an annual increase every year, beginning for year seven (7), of the lesser of five percent (5%) or the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers over the previous year's payments (except with respect to San Jose Xxxx (XXFXKUFX) and Boston (WNFT) which such payments shall begin at the Effective Time, with respect to Mergeparty, and will begin on January 1, 1998 as between American and American Tower). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mergeparty acknowledges that Tower Lease payments at the full "market price" indicated on Exhibit B by American to American tower may commence upon such leases becoming the property of American Tower and shall continue until the Effective Time.;
(d) all expenses for taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities in respect of each Tower shall be paid by American Tower.; and
(e) American Tower will assume the obligation and responsibility for complying with all Applicable Law with respect to the Towers.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (American Radio Systems Corp /Ma/)
Tower Leases. In connection with the Tower Merger, Tower Distribution or any Alternative Transaction, as the case may be, Mergeparty and American shall agree on the definitive documentation ("Tower Leases") to be executed by American and American Tower with respect to certain broadcasting towers set forth in Section 6.17(i) the American Disclosure Schedules ("Towers"). The markets in which such Towers, are located and the annual "market price" for each antenna are set forth in Exhibit "B." Except as set forth in Section 6.17(I) of the American Disclosure Schedule, such Towers are now owned or leased by American and shall become the property of American Tower. Each of the Tower Leases shall contain standard and customary terms and conditions and Mergeparty and American specifically agree to the inclusion of the following in each of the Tower Leases:
(a) except as provided in clause (b) below with respect to those Tower Leases set forth in Section 6.19 of the American Disclosure Schedule, each Tower Lease shall be for a term of twenty (20) years with four (4) renewal periods of five (5) years each; each such renewal to be upon the same terms and conditions as the original Tower Lease.
(b) Prior to the Effective time, American shall use its best efforts to extend the term of each lease set forth in Section 6.19 of the American Disclosure Schedule ("Land Leases") to a minimum duration of twenty (20) years, inclusive of renewal periods, if any, and provide Mergeparty with respect to the Towers subject to the extended Land Leases, tower leases with the equivalent benefits set forth in clauses (c), (d) and (e) and for a minimum duration of twenty (20) years ("Extended Tower Leases"). With respect to any such Land Lease that is not so extended (except with respect to the Land Lease for KUFX(FM), which present term of approximately eighteen (18) remaining years shall be deemed to satisfy the foregoing requirement of a minimum duration of twenty (20) years), American, American Tower and Mergeparty shall negotiate in good faith to agree upon definitive documentation to provide Mergeparty with respect to the Towers subject to such Land Leases, tower leases with the benefits equivalent of such Extended Tower Leases or mutually agreed to alternative arrangements providing equivalent value to Mergeparty.
(c) each Tower Lease shall provide that no payments shall be payable by Mergeparty for a period of three (3) years from the Effective Time; for the next three (3) years the payments shall be as follows: one-third (1/3) of the market price as set forth in Exhibit B corresponding to each FM antenna (or AM/FM antenna) for year four (4); two-thirds (2/3) for year five (5) and full market price for year six (6); thereafter, for the balance of the term and any renewals thereof, the payments shall be the market price, together with an annual increase every year, beginning for year seven (7), of the lesser of five percent (5%) or the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers over the previous year's payments (except with respect to San Jose (XXFXKUFX) and Boston (WNFT) which such payments shall begin at the Effective Exxxxtive Time, with respect to Mergeparty, and will begin on January 1, 1998 as between American and American Tower). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mergeparty acknowledges that Tower Lease payments at the full "market price" indicated on Exhibit B by American to American tower may commence upon such leases becoming the property of American Tower and shall continue until the Effective Time.
(d) all expenses for taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities in respect of each Tower shall be paid by American Tower.
(e) American Tower will assume the obligation and responsibility for complying with all Applicable Law with respect to the Towers.
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Samples: Merger Agreement (American Radio Systems Corp /Ma/)
Tower Leases. In connection with Prior to the earlier to occur of the Tower MergerMerger ------------ Effective Time and the Effective Time, Tower Distribution or any Alternative Transaction, as the case may be, Mergeparty CBS and American shall agree on the definitive documentation ("Tower Leases") to be executed by American and American Tower with respect to certain broadcasting towers set forth in Section 6.17(i) of the American Disclosure Schedules ("Towers"). The markets in which such Towers, Towers are located and the annual "market price" for each antenna are set forth in Exhibit "B." Appendix D attached hereto and made a part hereof. Except as set forth in Section 6.17(I6.17(i) of the American Disclosure Schedule, such Towers are now owned or leased by American and shall become the property of American Tower, as set forth in Section 11.2. Each of the Tower Leases shall contain standard and customary terms and conditions and Mergeparty CBS and American specifically agree to the inclusion of the following in each of the Tower Leases:
(a) except as provided in clause (b) below with respect to those Tower Leases set forth in Section 6.19 of the American Disclosure Schedule, each Tower Lease shall be for a term of twenty (20) years with four (4) renewal periods of five (5) years each; , each such renewal to be upon the same terms and conditions as the original Tower Lease.;
(b) Prior prior to the earlier to occur of the Tower Merger Effective Time and the Effective time, American shall use its best efforts to extend the term of each lease set forth in Section 6.19 of the American Disclosure Schedule ("Land Leases") to a minimum duration of twenty (20) years, inclusive of renewal periods, if any, and provide Mergeparty CBS with respect to the Towers subject to the extended Land Leases, tower leases with the equivalent benefits set forth in clauses (c), (d) and (e) and for a minimum duration of twenty (20) years ("Extended Tower Leases"). With respect to any such Land Lease that is not so extended (except with respect to the Land Lease for KUFX(FM), which present term of approximately eighteen (18) remaining years shall be deemed to satisfy the foregoing requirement of a minimum duration of twenty (20) years), American, American Tower and Mergeparty CBS shall negotiate in good faith to agree upon definitive documentation to provide Mergeparty CBS with respect to the Towers subject to such Land Leases, tower leases with the benefits equivalent of such Extended Tower Leases or mutually agreed to alternative arrangements providing equivalent value to Mergeparty.CBS;
(c) each Tower Lease shall provide that no payments shall be payable by Mergeparty CBS for a period of three (3) years from the Effective Time; for the next three (3) years the payments shall be as follows: one-third (1/3) of the market price as set forth in Exhibit B Appendix D corresponding to each FM antenna (or AM/FM antenna) for year four (4); two-thirds (2/3) for year five (5) and full market price for year six (6); thereafter, for the balance of the term and any renewals thereof, the payments shall be the market price, together with an annual increase every year, beginning for year seven (7), of the lesser of five percent (5%) or the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers over the previous year's payments (except with respect to San Jose Xxxx (XXFXKUFX) and Boston (WNFT) which such payments shall begin at the Effective Time, with respect to MergepartyCBS, and will begin on January 1, 1998 as between American and American Tower). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mergeparty CBS acknowledges that Tower Lease payments at the full "market price" indicated on Exhibit B Appendix D by American to American tower may commence upon such leases becoming the property of American Tower and shall continue until the Effective Time.;
(d) all expenses for taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities in respect of each Tower shall be paid by American Tower.; and
(e) American Tower will assume the obligation and responsibility for complying with all Applicable Law with respect to the Towers.
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Tower Leases. In connection with Prior to the earlier to occur of the Tower MergerMerger ------------ Effective Time and the Effective Time, Tower Distribution or any Alternative Transaction, as the case may be, Mergeparty CBS and American shall agree on the definitive documentation ("Tower Leases") to be executed by American and American Tower with respect to certain broadcasting towers set forth in Section 6.17(i) the American Disclosure Schedules Schedule C attached hereto and made a part hereof ("Towers"). The markets in which such Towers, Towers are located and the annual "market price" for each antenna are set forth in Exhibit "B." Schedule C. Except as set forth in Section 6.17(I) of the American Disclosure ScheduleSchedule C, such Towers are now owned or leased by American and shall become the property of American Tower, as set forth in Section 11.2. Each of the Tower Leases shall contain standard and customary terms and conditions and Mergeparty CBS and American specifically agree to the inclusion of the following in each of the Tower Leases:
(a) except as provided in clause (b) below with respect to those Tower Leases set forth in Section 6.19 of the American Disclosure Schedule, each Tower Lease shall be for a term of twenty (20) years with four (4) renewal periods of five (5) years each; , each such renewal to be upon the same terms and conditions as the original Tower Lease.;
(b) Prior prior to the earlier to occur of the Tower Merger Effective timeTime and the Effective Time, American shall use its best efforts to extend the term of each lease set forth in Section 6.19 of the American Disclosure Schedule ("Land Leases") to a minimum duration of twenty (20) years, inclusive of renewal periods, if any, and provide Mergeparty CBS with respect to the Towers subject to the extended Land Leases, tower leases with the equivalent benefits set forth in clauses (c), (d) and (e) and for a minimum duration of twenty (20) years ("Extended Tower Leases"). With respect to any such Land Lease that is not not, prior to ninety (90) days following the Effective Time, so extended (except with respect to the Land Lease for KUFX(FM), which present term of approximately eighteen (18) remaining years shall be deemed to satisfy the foregoing requirement of a minimum duration of twenty (20) years), American, American Tower and Mergeparty CBS shall negotiate in good faith to agree upon definitive documentation to provide Mergeparty CBS, prior to the determination of the Final Adjustment Amount, with respect to the Towers subject to such Land Leases, upon the failure to agree American Tower shall provide American and CBS with tower leases with the benefits equivalent of such Extended Tower Leases or mutually agreed to alternative arrangements providing equivalent value to Mergeparty.CBS;
(c) each Tower Lease shall provide that no payments shall be payable by Mergeparty CBS for a period of three (3) years from the Effective Time; for the next three (3) years the payments shall be as follows: one-third (1/3) of the market price as set forth in Exhibit B Schedule C corresponding to each FM antenna (or AM/FM antenna) for year four (4); two-thirds (2/3) for year five (5) and full market price for year six (6); thereafter, for the balance of the term and any renewals thereof, the payments shall be the market price, together with an annual increase every year, beginning for year seven (7), of the lesser of five percent (5%) or the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers over the previous year's payments (except with respect to San Jose Xxxx (XXFXKUFX) and Boston (WNFT) which such payments shall begin at the Effective Time, with respect to MergepartyCBS, and will begin on January 1, 1998 as between American and American Tower). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mergeparty CBS acknowledges that Tower Lease payments at the full "market price" indicated on Exhibit B in Schedule C by American to American tower may commence upon such leases becoming the property of American Tower and shall continue until the Effective Time.;
(d) all expenses for taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities in respect of each Tower shall be paid by American Tower.; and
(e) American Tower will assume the obligation and responsibility for complying with all Applicable Law with respect to the Towers.
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