Common use of Access and Investigation Clause in Contracts

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (First Busey Corp /Nv/), Merger Agreement (First Community Financial Partners, Inc.)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirementthe Confidentiality Agreement, Acquiror during the period commencing on the Agreement Date and ending on the earlier of (i) the Effective Time and (ii) the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 6.1 (such period being referred to herein as the “Interim Period”), the Company shall, and shall cause its Representatives shall, at all times to: (A) provide Parent and Parent’s Representatives with reasonable access during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties respective Representatives of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for Company Subsidiaries, and books, records, Tax Returns, material operating and financial reports, work papers and other documents and information and properties relating to the purpose of determining the Company's continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror Company and the Company following Subsidiaries; (B) provide Parent and Parent’s Representatives with copies of such books, records, Tax Returns, work papers and other documents and information relating to the Effective Time. Acquiror Company and its Representatives maythe Company Subsidiaries, and with such additional financial, operating and other data and information regarding the Company and the Company Subsidiaries, as Parent may reasonably request; and (C) permit Parent’s officers and other employees to meet, upon reasonable notice and during such periodnormal business hours, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of with the operations, records chief financial officer and properties other officers and managers of the Company and each the Company Subsidiaries responsible for the Company’s financial statements and the internal controls of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions the Company to discuss such matters as Acquiror shall Parent may reasonably deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially appropriate in connection with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal RequirementMerger. (b) From Information obtained by Parent or Merger Sub pursuant to this Section 4.1 will constitute “Confidential Information” under the date hereof until Confidentiality Agreement and will be subject to the earlier provisions of the Closing Date or the termination of Confidentiality Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of Section 4.1 will require the Company or otherwise provided any Company Subsidiary to the directors permit any inspection, or membersto disclose any information, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, that in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, Company would: (i) result in the waiver a violation of the applicable Law; or (ii) violate or result in a loss or impairment of any attorney-client privilege, privilege or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All work product privilege or similar legal protection. No information or knowledge obtained by Acquiror in accordance with Parent or Merger Sub pursuant to this Section 5.1 4.1 shall affect or be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3deemed to affect or modify any representation, 2016warranty, between Acquiror and covenant or agreement made by the Company (the "Confidentiality set forth in this Agreement").

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Rosetta Genomics Ltd.), Merger Agreement (Rosetta Genomics Ltd.)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror the Company and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a6.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's Acquiror’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Agreement. The Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with for such records, properties and other matterspurposes; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror the Company or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company Acquiror or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror the Company (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror the Company or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company Acquiror in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a6.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the Company the disclosure of which, in the Company's Acquiror’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, Acquiror and the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company Acquiror shall promptly furnish to Acquirorthe Company: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇’s E▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror the Company in accordance with this Section 5.1 6.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (First Busey Corp /Nv/), Merger Agreement (First Busey Corp /Nv/)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance noticenotice to the Company’s Executive Vice President or Controller, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in 35 accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. The Company and the Bank shall permit Acquiror to discuss the business affairs, condition (financial and otherwise), assets and liabilities of the Company and the Bank with the Company’s and the Bank’s management and employees, as is necessary or reasonably appropriate for the purposes of familiarizing itself with the businesses and operations of the Company and the Bank, to the extent allowable by applicable Legal Requirements. Upon requestrequest to the Company’s Executive Vice President or Controller, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives Representative attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror for such purposes (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) would relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might would affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed; or (iv) would relate to the Contemplated Transactions or any Acquisition Proposal unless required pursuant to this Agreement. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; , in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's ’s outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.85.9), or (v) related to the Contemplated Transactions or any Acquisition Proposal unless required pursuant to this Agreement. 36 (d) From and after the date hereof, the Company shall provide Acquiror within ten (10) Business Days of the end of such month or fiscal quarter, as applicable, with (i) an unaudited unconsolidated balance sheet of the Company’s Subsidiaries as of the end of each calendar month, and an unaudited consolidated balance sheet and income statement of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of the end of each calendar quarter; (ii) an unaudited unconsolidated balance sheet and income statement of the Company as of the end of each calendar month; (iii) the unaudited AOCI of the Company as of the end of each fiscal quarter; and (iv) the unaudited general ledger of the Company as of the end of each calendar month (collectively, the “Unaudited Monthly Financial Statements”). The Unaudited Monthly Financial Statements shall (A) be prepared from, and in accordance with, the books and records of the Company and its Subsidiaries; (B) be prepared in accordance with GAAP (other than such exceptions as described in Schedule 3.7(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules); and (C) with respect to the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), fairly present in all material respects the consolidated results of operations, and consolidated financial position of the Company and the Company’s Subsidiaries for the respective fiscal periods or as of the respective dates therein set forth (subject to recurring year-end audit adjustments normal in nature and amount). (de) The Company shall cooperate with Acquiror in connection with the preparation of financial statements, if any, of the Company and pro forma financial statements that Acquiror may file with the SEC. (f) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Nondisclosure Agreement dated as of November 3July 10, 20162025, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (HBT Financial, Inc.), Merger Agreement (HBT Financial, Inc.)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").;

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Midland States Bancorp, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Centrue Financial Corp)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal RequirementRequirement and any reasonable response to the COVID-19 virus (SARS-COV-2) (or any mutation or variation thereof or related health condition, or any related or associated epidemics, pandemics or disease outbreaks), Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be reasonably necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem reasonably necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, ; or (iv) if disclosure might otherwise affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's ’s outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement confidentiality agreement, dated as of November 3July 27, 20162021, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Guaranty Federal Bancshares Inc), Merger Agreement (QCR Holdings Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror the Company and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a6.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the CompanyAcquiror's continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Agreement. The Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Company shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror the Company or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company Acquiror or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror the Company (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror the Company or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company Acquiror in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a6.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the Company the disclosure of which, in the CompanyAcquiror's reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, Acquiror and the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company Acquiror shall promptly furnish to Acquirorthe Company: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror the Company in accordance with this Section 5.1 6.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (First Busey Corp /Nv/), Merger Agreement (First Community Financial Partners, Inc.)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror the Company and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) 6.1(a), as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's Acquiror’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Agreement. The Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Company shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror the Company or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company Acquiror or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror the Company (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror the Company or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company Acquiror in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a6.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the Company the disclosure of which, in the Company's Acquiror’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this AgreementAgreement Date; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof Agreement Date until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company Acquiror shall promptly furnish to Acquirorthe Company: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇’s E▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror the Company in accordance with this Section 5.1 6.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (HMN Financial Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) ), as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company and Acquiror following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this AgreementAgreement Date; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof Agreement Date until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement schedule and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; , in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; , in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, ; (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, ; (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's ’s outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, ; or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.85.10). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement Agreement, dated as of November 3March 29, 20162024, between Acquiror and the Company and Acquiror (as amended, the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (HMN Financial Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ’s ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3June 26, 20162015, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (First Busey Corp /Nv/)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. The Company and each Bank shall permit Acquiror and its Representatives to discuss the business affairs, condition (financial and otherwise), assets and liabilities of the Company and each Bank with the Company’s and each Bank’s Representatives, as is necessary or reasonably appropriate for the purposes of familiarizing itself with the businesses and operations of the Company and each Bank, to the extent allowable by applicable Legal Requirements. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might would reasonably be expected to affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. The reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents filed or furnished will fairly present the financial position of the Company and each Bank, as applicable, and, to the extent applicable, the results of its operations at the dates and for the periods indicated in compliance with applicable Legal Requirements. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, ; (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, ; (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's ’s outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, ; or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.85.7). All such financial information will fairly present the consolidated financial position, results of operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows of the Company and each Bank at the dates and for the periods indicated in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated, except that unaudited financial statements may be subject to normal year-end audit adjustments required by GAAP. (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement Agreement, dated as of November 3April 11, 20162018, between Acquiror and the Company (as amended, the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror the Company and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a6.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's Acquiror’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Agreement. The Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror the Company or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company Acquiror or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror the Company (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror the Company or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company Acquiror in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a6.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the Company the disclosure of which, in the Company's Acquiror’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, Acquiror and the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company Acquiror shall promptly furnish to Acquirorthe Company: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇’s E▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror the Company in accordance with this Section 5.1 6.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Mercantile Bank Corp)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror the Company and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) 6.1(a), as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's Acquiror’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Agreement. The Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Company shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror the Company or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company Acquiror or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror the Company (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror the Company or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company Acquiror in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a6.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the Company the disclosure of which, in the Company's Acquiror’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, Acquiror and the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company Acquiror shall promptly furnish to Acquirorthe Company: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇’s E▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror the Company in accordance with this Section 5.1 6.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual the Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement Agreement, dated as of November 3September 22, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company 2021 (the "“Acquiror Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Alerus Financial Corp)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's ’s outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3December 23, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (as amended, the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (First Busey Corp /Nv/)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror Parent and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror Parent and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror Parent and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Parent shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror Parent or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror Parent (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror Parent or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror Parent the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror Parent will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to AcquirorParent: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report report, schedule or other document filed or furnished by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Governmental Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Parent as promptly as practicable, (i) the audited consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2019, and the audited consolidated statements of income, cash flows and shareholders’ equity for the fiscal year ending on such date (including the notes thereto), which financial statements shall be provided to the Parent no later than March 31, 2020, and (ii) the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of the end of each quarterly period ended subsequent to June 30, 2019, and the unaudited consolidated statements of income, cash flows and shareholders’ equity for the quarterly and year-to-date periods ended on such dates, which financial statements shall be provided to the Parent no later than thirty (30) days after the applicable period end. (d) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror Parent all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than substantially concurrently with their provision to such Persons, and in each case, excluding any portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's ’s outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (de) All information obtained by Acquiror Parent in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual the Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3April 19, 20162019, between Acquiror and delivered to the Company by Parent (the "“Company Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Level One Bancorp Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal RequirementDuring the Pre-Closing Period, Acquiror the Company shall, and shall cause the Representatives of the Company and its Subsidiaries to, (i) provide Parent and Parent’s Representatives shallwith reasonable access, at all times upon reasonable notice to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties Representatives of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's continued compliance with the terms Subsidiaries, personnel and conditions of this Agreement assets, books, records, Tax Returns, work papers, and preparing for the integration of Acquiror other documents, and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror additional financial, operating, and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records other data and properties of information regarding the Company and its Subsidiaries, and provide copies thereof to Parent, in each case as Parent may reasonably request and (ii) cause its officers to confer regularly with Parent concerning the status of the Company’s business as Parent may reasonably request. In addition, during the Pre-Closing Period, the Company shall promptly provide Parent with (A) all material operating and financial reports prepared by the Company and its Subsidiaries for the Company’s management, including copies of the unaudited monthly consolidated financial statements; and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror (B) any other written reports or other written materials requested by Parent. (b) Notwithstanding Section 4.2(a), but subject to Section 4.4(b)(iii), the Company shall deem necessary or advisable not be required to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that provide such access if it determines that it would unreasonably disrupt or investigation shall not interfere materially with impair the normal business or operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror Nothing in this Agreement (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by except Section 4.4(b)(iii)) shall require the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim to disclose information to the extent such information would result in a waiver of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror , work product doctrine or similar privilege or violate any confidentiality obligation of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure such Party existing as of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or . Nothing in this Agreement (iiiexcept Section 4.4(b)(iii)) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, require the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with to permit any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating inspection, or to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate disclose any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provideinformation, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, that in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counselCompany or any of its Subsidiaries, would result in: (i) the disclosure of any trade secrets of third parties or violate any of its obligations with respect to confidentiality or (ii) any violation of any Legal Requirement relating to the sharing of information between competitors, it being understood that the Company and its Subsidiaries shall provide extracts, summaries, aggregations or other information to the greatest extent practicable in a manner that does not result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, any such violation or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8)improper disclosure. (dc) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror Parent and the Company (shall comply with, and shall cause their respective Representatives to comply with, all of their respective obligations under the "Confidentiality Agreement with respect to the information disclosed under this Agreement"), including, without limitation, this Section 4.2.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Tii Network Technologies, Inc.)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror the Company and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a6.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's Acquiror’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Agreement. The Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with for such records, properties and other matterspurposes; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror the Company or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company Acquiror or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror the Company (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror the Company or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company Acquiror in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a6.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the Company the disclosure of which, in the Company's Acquiror’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, of the matters being discussed; or (iv) adversely affect any privilege. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, Acquiror and the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company Acquiror shall promptly furnish to Acquirorthe Company: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ’s ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror the Company in accordance with this Section 5.1 6.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual the Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3October 20, 20162020, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement")Company, as amended.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (First Busey Corp /Nv/)

Access and Investigation. During the period from the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time or the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 6.1 (the “Pre‑Closing Period”), the Company shall, and shall cause the Representatives of the Company to: (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror provide Parent and its Parent’s Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilitiesCompany’s properties, operationsoffices, records books and records, Contracts, commitments and personnel and other information with respect to the business, properties and personnel of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with (other than any of the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for foregoing to the purpose of determining extent specifically related to the Company's continued compliance with the terms negotiation and conditions execution of this Agreement or any sale process preceding the execution and preparing for the integration delivery of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives maythis Agreement, during such periodor, make except as expressly provided in Section 4.1 or cause Section 4.4, to be made such reasonable investigation of the operationsany Acquisition Proposal), records and properties of the Company and in each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions case as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other mattersParent reasonably requests; provided, however, that any such access or investigation shall be conducted at Parent’s sole cost and expense, at a reasonable time during the Company’s normal business hours, upon reasonable advance notice to the Company, under the supervision of appropriate personnel of the Company and in such a manner as not to unreasonably interfere materially with the normal operations operation of the Company or any business of its Subsidiaries. Upon requestthe Company, and shall be subject to the Company’s reasonable security measures and insurance requirements and shall not include invasive testing; provided, further, that the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide Parent and each Parent’s Representatives with access to such information in a manner that does not contravene applicable Legal Requirements or fiduciary duties of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company. Nothing herein shall require the Company to permit any testing or disclose any information to Parent if such Subsidiarydisclosure would, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and in its reasonable discretion (i) jeopardize any attorney‑client or other information reasonably requested by Acquiror legal privilege (provided, that the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to allow the disclosure of such disclosure would document or information (or as much of it as possible) in a manner that does not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim a loss of attorney-client or other legal privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) contravene any applicable Legal Requirement or fiduciary duty (provided, that the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to allow the disclosure of which would violate such document or information (or as much of it as possible) in a manner that does not contravene any applicable Legal Requirement or fiduciary duty); provided, further, that information may be disclosed subject to execution of a joint defense agreement in customary form, and disclosure may be limited to outside counsel for Parent, to the extent the Company determines doing so may be reasonably required for the purpose of complying with applicable Antitrust Laws, (iii) result in the disclosure of valuations of the Company prepared in connection with the Transactions or any other strategic alternative or (iv) result in the disclosure or use of such document or information in connection with any Legal Proceedings between the Parties (provided that the foregoing shall not limit applicable rules of discovery). The terms and conditions of (a) the Confidentiality Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2024 by and between the Company and GHO Capital Partners LLC (“GHO”) and (b) the Confidentiality Agreement, dated as of April 24, 2024 by and between the Company and Ampersand Management LLC d/b/a Ampersand Capital Partners (“Ampersand”) ((a) and (b) collectively, the “Confidentiality Agreements”) shall apply to any information disclosed pursuant to this Section 4.1. All requests for information made pursuant to this Section 4.1 shall be directed such Persons listed on Section 4.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedule or designated by the Company. Subject to applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which wouldinformation received pursuant to this Section 4.1 and Section 4.14 may be shared by Parent, its Affiliates and their respective Representatives with any actual or prospective Debt Financing Source in connection with any Debt Financing so long as such Debt Financing Source agrees to be bound by confidentiality provisions substantially similar to those set forth in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8)Confidentiality Agreements. (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Avid Bioservices, Inc.)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives Representative attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) would relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement schedule and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; , in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's ’s outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3March 24, 20162017, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Guaranty Federal Bancshares Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror Nicolet and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror Nicolet and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror Nicolet and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Nicolet shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror Nicolet or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror Nicolet (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror Nicolet or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror Nicolet the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal RequirementRequirement including the prohibitions on disclosure of confidential supervisory information (including confidential supervisory information as defined in 12 C.F.R. § 261.2); (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror Nicolet will make make, to the extent legally permissible, appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to AcquirorNicolet: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ’s ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror Nicolet all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) documents relating to confidential supervisory information or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror Nicolet in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality confidentiality and Nonnon-Disclosure Agreement disclosure agreement dated as of November 3September 2, 2016, between Acquiror Nicolet and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").. TABLE OF CONTENTS​

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Nicolet Bankshares Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror the Company and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance noticenotice of not less than three (3) Business Days, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) 6.1(a), as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's Acquiror’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Agreement. The Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Company shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror the Company or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company Acquiror or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror the Company (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror the Company or any of its 56 Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company Acquiror in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a6.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the Company the disclosure of which, in the Company's Acquiror’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this AgreementAgreement Date; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof Agreement Date until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company Acquiror shall promptly furnish to Acquirorthe Company: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ’s ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than such documents, or portions of such documents thereof, relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror the Company in accordance with this Section 5.1 6.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Heritage Financial Corp /Wa/)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror Baylake and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company Nicolet and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a6.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's Nicolet’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror Nicolet and the Company Baylake following the Effective Time. Acquiror Baylake and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company Nicolet and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Baylake shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company Nicolet or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company Nicolet and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror Baylake or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company Nicolet or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror Baylake (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company Nicolet or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror Baylake or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company Nicolet in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a6.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror Baylake the disclosure of which, in the Company's Nicolet’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company Nicolet and Acquiror Baylake will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company Nicolet shall promptly furnish to AcquirorBaylake: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇’s E▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company Nicolet shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror Baylake all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company Nicolet or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company Nicolet or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror Baylake in accordance with this Section 5.1 6.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Nicolet Bankshares Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its SubsidiariesSubsidiaries and shall be conducted during normal business hours on Business Days. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement schedule and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant with, to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet databasefrom any Regulatory Authority; and (ii) a copy of each report report, schedule or other document filed or furnished by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall furnish to Acquiror as promptly as practicable, (i) the unaudited consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2017, and the unaudited consolidated statements of income, cash flows and shareholders’ equity for the fiscal year ended on such date (including the notes thereto), which financial statements shall be provided to the Acquiror no later than February 15, 2018, (ii) the audited consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2017, and the audited consolidated statements of income, cash flows and shareholders’ equity for the fiscal year ended on such date (including the notes thereto), which financial statements shall be provided to the Acquiror no later than March 31, 2018, and (iii) the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of the end of each quarterly period ended subsequent to June 30, 2017, and the unaudited consolidated statements of income, cash flows and shareholders’ equity for the three-month and year-to-date periods ended on such dates, which financial statements shall be provided to the Acquiror no later than thirty (30) days after the applicable period end. (d) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than promptly following provision to such Persons, and in each case, excluding any portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's ’s outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.85.9). (de) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3May 5, 20162017, between Acquiror and the Company Sheshunoff & Co. (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Midland States Bancorp, Inc.)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror First Defiance and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company United Community and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's United Community’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror First Defiance and the Company United Community following the Effective Time. Acquiror First Defiance and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company United Community and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror First Defiance shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company United Community or any of its Subsidiaries. United Community shall promptly provide First Defiance with copies of any management presentations regarding United Community’s financial statements that are provided in writing to the directors of United Community. Upon request, the Company United Community and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror First Defiance or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company United Community or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such minutes of meetings of the board of directors or committees thereof, financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror First Defiance (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company United Community or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror First Defiance or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company United Community in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror First Defiance the disclosure of which, in the Company's United Community’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company United Community and Acquiror First Defiance will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror First Defiance in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality letter agreement dated April 24, 2017, by and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3among First Defiance, 2016First Federal, between Acquiror United Community and the Company Home Savings (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (First Defiance Financial Corp)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror the Company and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a6.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's Acquiror’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Agreement. The Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Company shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror the Company or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company Acquiror or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror the Company (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror the Company or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company Acquiror in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a6.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the Company the disclosure of which, in the Company's Acquiror’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, Acquiror and the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company Acquiror shall promptly furnish to Acquirorthe Company: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ’s ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror the Company in accordance with this Section 5.1 6.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (First Busey Corp /Nv/)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror Nicolet and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror Nicolet and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror Nicolet and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Nicolet shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror Nicolet or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror Nicolet (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror Nicolet or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror Nicolet the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal RequirementRequirement including the prohibitions on disclosure of confidential supervisory information (including confidential supervisory information as defined in 12 C.F.R. § 261.2); (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror Nicolet will make make, to the extent legally permissible, appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to AcquirorNicolet: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ’s ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror Nicolet all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) documents relating to confidential supervisory information or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror Nicolet in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality confidentiality and Nonnon-Disclosure Agreement disclosure agreement dated as of November 3February 25, 20162019, between Acquiror Nicolet and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Nicolet Bankshares Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be reasonably necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem reasonably necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's ’s outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.85.11). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement confidentiality agreement, dated as of November 3May 1, 20162017, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (QCR Holdings Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror Company and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a6.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's Acquiror’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Agreement. The Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror the Company shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company Acquiror and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror the Company or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror the Company (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror the Company or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company Acquiror in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a6.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the Company the disclosure of which, in the Company's Acquiror’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company Acquiror shall promptly furnish to Acquirorthe Company: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ’s ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror the Company in accordance with this Section 5.1 6.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (First Busey Corp /Nv/)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company and Acquiror following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not materially interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this AgreementAgreement Date; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will cooperate in good faith to make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof Agreement Date until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement schedule and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; , in each case other than such documents, or portions of such documents thereof, relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; , in each case other than portions of such documents, or portions thereof: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, ; (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, ; (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's ’s outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or ; (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8); or (v) related to the Contemplated Transactions. (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement Agreement, dated as of November 3March 17, 20162025, between Acquiror and the Company and Acquiror (as amended, the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Heritage Financial Corp /Wa/)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror Nicolet and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a‎Section 5.1‎(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror Nicolet and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror Nicolet and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Nicolet shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror Nicolet or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror Nicolet (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror Nicolet or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a‎Section 5.1‎(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror Nicolet the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal RequirementRequirement including the prohibitions on disclosure of confidential supervisory information (including confidential supervisory information as defined in 12 C.F.R. § 261.2); (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror Nicolet will make make, to the extent legally permissible, appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to AcquirorNicolet: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇’s E▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror Nicolet all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) documents relating to attorney-client privilege, confidential supervisory information or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror Nicolet in accordance with this Section ‎Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality confidentiality and Nonnon-Disclosure Agreement disclosure agreement dated as of November 3October 2, 20162020, between Acquiror Nicolet and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Mackinac Financial Corp /Mi/)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror United Community and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company First Defiance and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a6.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's First Defiance’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror First Defiance and the Company United Community following the Effective Time. Acquiror United Community and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company First Defiance and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror United Community shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company First Defiance or any of its Subsidiaries. First Defiance shall promptly provide United Community with copies of any management presentations regarding First Defiance’s financial statements that are provided in writing to the directors of First Defiance. Upon request, the Company First Defiance and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror United Community or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company First Defiance or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such minutes of meetings of the board of directors or committees thereof, financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror United Community (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company First Defiance or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror United Community or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company First Defiance in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a6.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror United Community the disclosure of which, in the Company's First Defiance’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company First Defiance and Acquiror United Community will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror United Community in accordance with this Section 5.1 6.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3, 2016, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (First Defiance Financial Corp)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be reasonably necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem reasonably necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror Company Section 5.1 (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(aa) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's ’s outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.85.11). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Joint Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3May 10, 20162017, between Acquiror and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Purchase and Assumption Agreement (QCR Holdings Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror Nicolet and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company Baylake and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's Baylake’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror Nicolet and the Company Baylake following the Effective Time. Acquiror Nicolet and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company Baylake and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Nicolet shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company Baylake or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company Baylake and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror Nicolet or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company Baylake or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror Nicolet (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company Baylake or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror Nicolet or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company Baylake in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror Nicolet the disclosure of which, in the Company's Baylake’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company Baylake and Acquiror Nicolet will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company Baylake shall promptly furnish to AcquirorNicolet: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇’s E▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company Baylake shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror Nicolet all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company Baylake or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company Baylake or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror Nicolet in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality confidentiality and Nonnon-Disclosure Agreement disclosure agreement dated as of November 3June 17, 20162015, between Acquiror Nicolet and the Company Baylake (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Nicolet Bankshares Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror Nicolet and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror Nicolet and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror Nicolet and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Nicolet shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror Nicolet or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror Nicolet (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror Nicolet or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror Nicolet the disclosure of which, in the Company's reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal RequirementRequirement including the prohibitions on disclosure of confidential supervisory information (including confidential supervisory information as defined in 12 C.F.R. §261.2); (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, to the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror Nicolet will make make, to the extent legally permissible, appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to AcquirorNicolet: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which laws that is not generally available on the SEC's ’s ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror Nicolet all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company and its Subsidiaries or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) documents relating to attorney-client privilege, confidential supervisory information or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror Nicolet in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality confidentiality and Nonnon-Disclosure Agreement disclosure agreement dated as of November 3July 26, 20162021, between Acquiror Nicolet and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Nicolet Bankshares Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror Nicolet and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror Nicolet and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror Nicolet and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror Nicolet shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror Nicolet or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror Nicolet (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror Nicolet or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror Nicolet the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal RequirementRequirement including the prohibitions on disclosure of confidential supervisory information (including confidential supervisory information as defined in 12 C.F.R. § 261.2); (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror Nicolet will make make, to the extent legally permissible, appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to AcquirorNicolet: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ’s ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror Nicolet all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) documents relating to attorney-client privilege, confidential supervisory information or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror Nicolet in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality confidentiality and Nonnon-Disclosure Agreement disclosure agreement dated as of November 3October 2, 20162020, between Acquiror Nicolet and the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Nicolet Bankshares Inc)

Access and Investigation. (a) Subject to any applicable Legal Requirement, Acquiror and its Representatives shall, at all times during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, have such reasonable access to the facilities, operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.1(a) ), as shall be necessary for the purpose of determining the Company's ’s continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and preparing for the integration of Acquiror and the Company following the Effective Time. Acquiror and its Representatives may, during such period, make or cause to be made such reasonable investigation of the operations, records and properties of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and of their respective financial and legal conditions as Acquiror shall deem necessary or advisable to familiarize itself with such records, properties and other matters; provided, however, that such access or investigation shall not interfere materially with the normal operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Upon request, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will furnish Acquiror or its Representatives attorneys' responses to auditors' requests for information regarding the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and such financial and operating data and other information reasonably requested by Acquiror (provided, such disclosure would not result in the waiver by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any claim of attorney-client privilege). No investigation by Acquiror or any of its Representatives shall affect the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement. This Section 5.1(a) shall not require the disclosure of any information to Acquiror the disclosure of which, in the Company's ’s reasonable judgment: (i) would be prohibited by any applicable Legal Requirement; (ii) would result in the breach of any agreement with any third party in effect on the date of this Agreement; or (iii) relate to pending or threatened litigation or investigations, if disclosure might affect the confidential nature of, or any privilege relating to, the matters being discussed. If any of the restrictions in the preceding sentence shall apply, the Company and Acquiror will make appropriate alternative disclosure arrangements, including adopting additional specific procedures to protect the confidentiality of sensitive material and to ensure compliance with any applicable Legal Requirement. (b) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall promptly furnish to Acquiror: (i) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement schedule and other document filed, furnished or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal and state banking laws or federal or state securities laws, which is not generally available on the SEC's ▇▇▇▇▇ internet database; and (ii) a copy of each report filed by it or any of its Subsidiaries with any Regulatory Authority; in each case other than portions of such documents relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials or the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement. (c) The Company shall provide, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to provide, to Acquiror all information provided to the directors on all such boards or members of such committees in connection with all meetings of the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of the Company or otherwise provided to the directors or members, and to provide any other financial reports or other analysis prepared for senior management of the Company or its Subsidiaries; in each case other than portions of such documents: (i) relating to confidential supervisory or examination materials, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Legal Requirement, (iii) the disclosure of which would, in the reasonable judgment of the Company's ’s outside counsel, result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege, or (iv) related to an Acquisition Proposal (disclosure of which shall be governed solely by Section 5.8). (d) All information obtained by Acquiror in accordance with this Section 5.1 shall be treated in confidence as provided in that certain Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 3June 17, 20162021, between Acquiror and the Company (as amended, the "“Company Confidentiality Agreement").

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Merger Agreement (Alerus Financial Corp)