Vacancies; Newly Created Directorships. Vacancies on the board of directors by reason of death, resignation, removal or disqualification may be filled for the unexpired term by a majority of the remaining directors even though less than a quorum. Vacancies on the board of directors resulting from newly created directorships may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of directors serving at the time of such increase. Each such director appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold office for the term to which such director was appointed and until such director’s successor shall have been elected and qualified, or until the earlier death, resignation, removal or disqualification of such director.
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Samples: Merger Agreement (Patterson Companies, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Patterson Companies, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Allete Inc)
