Voting of Common Shares. During the term of this Agreement and prior to the conversion of all of the Preferred Shares, the following provisions will apply: SLOPI and its Affiliates shall be entitled to vote, in its or their complete discretion, and on all matters, such number of its Common Shares that, when added to the votes represented by the Preferred Shares, constitute an aggregate of up to 23% of the then outstanding votes eligible to be cast for such matter. After the conversion of all the Preferred Shares, SLOPI and its Affiliates shall be entitled to vote, in its or their complete discretion, and on all matters, such number of its Common Shares that constitute up to 23% of the then outstanding votes eligible to be cast for such matter. If only a portion of the Preferred Shares has been converted, the voting shall be prorated between the Common Stock and Preferred Stock for a total of up to 23% of the then outstanding eligible votes to be cast for such matter. With respect to those Common Shares, if any, that are in excess of the above amounts of the then outstanding votes eligible to be cast for such matter (the "Excess Shares"), SLOPI shall vote such Excess Shares pro rata with the votes of all shares, other than the Excess Shares, that are actually voted for, against or abstain from voting on each matter. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, SLOPI shall have complete discretion in voting all of its Common Shares and Preferred Shares on any matter (i) that constitutes a Business Combination Transaction, (ii) that would involve a change of control of TMR (for purposes of this section a change in control shall mean the acquisition by a Person other than SLOPI or its Affiliates of Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock), or (iii) with respect to which a vote is taken when any of the following shall have occurred or shall exist: (w) the Average Per Share Market Value for TMR's Common Stock with respect to the day in which the matter is voted upon has been less than $5.50 per share (such amount to be appropriately adjusted to give effect to stock splits, reverse splits, stock dividends, reclassifications, share exchanges, dividends and distributions for which adjustments to the conversion price of the Preferred Shares may be made), (x) there are any accrued but unpaid dividends on any Preferred Shares, (y) TMR shall have failed to issue the additional shares of Common Stock required to be issued pursuant to Section 2.7, or (z) there shall be a continuing and uncured default by TMR of any of its material obligations under this Agreement, the Certificate of Designation or Registration Rights Agreement (both as defined in the Merger Agreement) or the Merger Agreement. The foregoing does not limit or restrict SLOPI's or its Affiliates' complete discretion in voting its or their Preferred Shares.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Meridian Resource Corp), Termination Agreement (Shell Oil Co), Stock Rights and Restrictions Agreement (Meridian Resource Corp)
Voting of Common Shares. During the term of this Agreement and prior to the conversion of all of the Preferred Shares, the following provisions will apply: SLOPI and its Affiliates shall be entitled to vote, in its or their complete discretion, and on all matters, such number of its Common Shares that, when added to the votes represented by the Preferred Shares, constitute an aggregate of up to 23% of the then outstanding votes eligible to be cast for such matter. After the conversion of all the Preferred Shares, SLOPI and its Affiliates shall be entitled to vote, in its or their complete discretion, and on all matters, such number of its Common Shares that constitute up to 23% of the then outstanding votes eligible to be cast for such matter. If only a portion of the Preferred Shares has been converted, the voting shall be prorated between the Common Stock and Preferred Stock for a total of up to 23% of the then outstanding eligible votes to be cast for such matter. With respect to those Common Shares, if any, that are in excess of the above amounts of the then outstanding votes eligible to be cast for such matter (the "Excess Shares"), SLOPI shall vote such Excess Shares pro rata with the votes of all shares, other than the Excess Shares, that are actually voted for, against or abstain from voting on each matter. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, SLOPI shall have complete discretion in voting all of its Common Shares and Preferred Shares on any matter (i) that constitutes a Business Combination Transaction, (ii) that would involve a change of control of TMR (for purposes of this section a change in control shall mean the acquisition by a Person other than SLOPI or its Affiliates of Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock), or (iii) with respect to which a vote is taken when any of the following shall have occurred or shall exist: (w) the Average Per Share Market Value for TMR's Common Stock with respect to the day in which the matter is voted upon has been less than $5.50 per share (such amount to be appropriately adjusted to give effect to stock splits, reverse splits, stock dividends, reclassifications, share exchanges, dividends and distributions for which adjustments to the conversion price of the Preferred Shares may be made), (x) there are any accrued but unpaid dividends on any Preferred Shares, (y) TMR shall have failed to issue the additional shares of Common Stock required to be issued pursuant to Section 2.7, or (z) there shall be a continuing and uncured default by TMR of any of its material obligations under this Agreement, the Certificate of Designation or Registration Rights Agreement (both as defined in the Merger Agreement) or the Merger Agreement. The foregoing does not limit or restrict SLOPI's or its Affiliates' complete discretion in voting its or their Preferred Shares.The
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Samples: Stock Rights and Restrictions Agreement (Shell Louisana Onshore Properties Inc)