Common use of U.S. Tax Treatment Clause in Contracts

U.S. Tax Treatment. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Merger is intended to constitute a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(B) of the Code. The parties hereto adopt this Agreement as a “plan of reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a)(2)(E) of the United States Treasury Regulations. The parties to this Agreement hereby agree to (i) file and retain such information as shall be required under Section 1.368-3 of the United States Treasury regulations, and (ii) all Tax and other informational returns on a basis consistent with such characterization. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the parties acknowledge and agree that no party is making any representation or warranty as to the qualification of the Merger as a reorganization under Section 368 of the Code or as to the effect, if any, that any transaction consummated on, after or prior to the Effective Time has or may have on any such reorganization status. Each of the parties acknowledge and agree that each such party and each of the Shareholders of the Company (x) has had the opportunity to obtain independent legal and tax advice with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and (y) is responsible for paying its own Taxes, including any adverse Tax consequences that may result if the Merger is determined not to qualify as a reorganization under Section 368 of the Code.