Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease. (b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c). (c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Rights Agreement (Neose Technologies Inc), Rights Agreement (Neose Technologies Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth business day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereofDate, or (ii) the close of business on the tenth business day (or such later date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days determine) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, thereof such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding or (iii) the close of business on the tenth business day after the Board of Directors of the Company determines, pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, that a Person is an Adverse Person (the earlier earliest of (i) and ), (ii) or (iii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). The Company will advise the Rights Agent in writing of the date of the Distribution Date. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights right certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) 11 hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Right Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the The Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto B (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "legend (or the legend required under the 1990 Rights Agreement): This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Lumber Co. (the "Company") and American Stock Registrar and Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26February 16, 1997 2000 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will may be redeemed, may expire or may be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person, an Adverse Person or any Affiliate or Associate Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, legend (or the legend required under the 1990 Rights Agreement) until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone alone, and registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (Wolohan Lumber Co), Rights Agreement (Wolohan Lumber Co)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day after a Stock the Shares Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan or compensation arrangement of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) plan or compensation arrangement is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding (outstanding; the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (bSection 3(b) of this Section 3hereof) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares thereof (which certificates for Common Shares shall also be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights (and beneficial interests therein the right to receive separate certificates ("Rights Certificates")) will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company)) as more fully set out below. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will countersign, and the Company will send or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested, send) by first-class, insured, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificatesa Rights Certificate, which shall be in substantially the form of Exhibit B A hereto (the "Rights CertificatesCertificate"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of RightsRights to Purchase Common Shares, in substantially the form of Exhibit C B hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until Until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until Date (or the earlier of the Distribution Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereofDate), the surrender for transfer of any certificates representing certificate for Common Shares in respect outstanding, with or without a copy of which the Summary of Rights have been issued attached thereto, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such the Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Certificates for Common Shares that which become outstanding (including, without limitation, reacquired shares which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from subsequently disposed of by the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier earliest of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares Date shall also be deemed have impressed on, printed on, written on or otherwise affixed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear them the following legend: legend (or one substantially similar): "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights rights as set forth in the a Rights Agreement Agreement, as it may from time to time be supplemented or amended, between Neose TechnologiesEnergizer Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") and American Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26Company, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal executive offices of the Company. Energizer Holdings, Inc. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will rights may be redeemed or exchanged, may expire, or may be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company Energizer Holdings, Inc. will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, Agreement without charge promptly within five days after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreementcircumstances, Rights rights issued to, to or held by, any Person who is, was by Acquiring Persons or becomes an Acquiring Person their Affiliates or any Affiliate or Associate thereof Associates (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf ) and any subsequent holder of such Person or by any subsequent holder, rights may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) Distribution Date, the Distribution Redemption Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rightsalone, and the surrender for transfer of any of such certificates certificate shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated therewith. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such Common Shares shall be deemed canceled and retired unless and until such Common Shares are subsequently issued by the Company so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificateswhich are no longer outstanding.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Rights Agreement (Energizer Holdings Inc), Rights Agreement (Energizer Holdings Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which (or, if the Board tenth day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of Directors has not made business on the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereofRecord Date), or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days tenth Business Day after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a14e-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding or (iii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day after the Board of Directors determines, pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section 11(a)(ii)(D) of this Agreement, that Person is an Adverse Person (the earlier earliest of (i), (ii) and (iiiii) being herein referred to in this Agreement as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto to this Agreement (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided hereinin this Agreement. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereofto this Agreement, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of RightsRights which may, but need not be, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereofof this Agreement), the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, or, in certain circumstances provided in Section 22 hereof, after the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the a Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. Old Kent Financial Corporation (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company Old Kent Bank (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26January 20, 1997 1997, as from time to time amended (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge charge, promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or Adverse Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Rights Agreement (Old Kent Financial Corp /Mi/), Rights Agreement (Old Kent Financial Corp /Mi/)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day Business Day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereofDate, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days tenth Business Day after the date that a tender of the commencement of, or exchange offer by first public announcement of the intent of any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published ), to commence (which intention to commence remains in effect for five Business Days after such announcement), a tender or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, exchange offer which would result in such Person would be person becoming the Beneficial Owner of voting securities having 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding voting power of the Company (including any such date which is after the date of this Agreement and prior to the issuance of the Rights), (the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the such Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights (and beneficial interests therein the right to receive certificates therefor) will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, mail to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the The Company will send has made available a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mailB attached hereto, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the such Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the surrender for transfer of any of the certificates representing for the Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued Stock outstanding on the Record Date shall also constitute the transfer of the respective Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)certificates.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be Certificates for the Common Stock issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date Date, but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares , shall also be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesEl Capitan Precious Metals, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") OTR, Inc. dated as of September 26December 28, 1997 2005 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. G El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc. will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, Agreement without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreementcircumstances, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who isAcquiring Persons, was or becomes an Acquiring Person Affiliates or any Affiliate or Associate Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf ) and any subsequent holder of such Person or by any subsequent holder, Rights may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and the registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the surrender for transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Rights Agreement (El Capitan Precious Metals Inc), Rights Agreement (El Capitan Precious Metals Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days time any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, certificates and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights")B, by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in Date the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof)Date, the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be and certificates for beneficial interests in issued after the associated Rights, and Record Date upon transfer of Common Shares outstanding shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, BetzDearborn Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company Company, a New York corporation (the "Rights Agent") ), dated as of September 26February 12, 1997 1998 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until Until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone for the Common Shares alone, and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates for Common Shares shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (Betzdearborn Inc), Rights Agreement (Betzdearborn Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close earlier of business the Close of Business on the tenth day Business Day after a (A) the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(BDate, (B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of maintained by the Company or any of any Subsidiary of the Company, its Subsidiaries or any Person trustee or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant fiduciary with respect to the terms of any such planplan acting in such capacity) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Actcommenced, if upon consummation thereof, of such tender or exchange offer such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Company Common Shares Stock then outstanding (a “Tender or Exchange Offer”), or (C) the earlier date when any pre-commencement communication meeting the description of Rule 14d-2(b) of the Exchange Act Regulations (or any successor rule) is made in connection with or relating to a Tender or Exchange Offer, or (ii) such later date as may be determined by action of the Board of Directors (such determination to be made prior to the Close of Business on the tenth Business Day after the earliest to occur of the three dates specified in (i) above) and of which the Company will give the Rights Agent prompt written notice (ii) such date above being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the shares of Company Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of shares of Company Common Stock as of and subsequent to the Common Shares Record Date (which certificates for shares of Company Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Company Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the shares of Company Common Shares Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto A (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Company Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Company Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof), at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall may make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of RightsRights to Purchase Preferred Stock, in a form which may be appended to certificates that evidence shares of Company Common Stock; in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "“Summary of Rights"”), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the shares of Company Common Shares Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereofRights shall, Rights shall without any further action, be issued in respect of all shares of Company Common Shares Stock that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's including any shares of Company Common Stock held in treasury) after the Record Date (but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights), and certificates evidencing such shares of Company Common Stock issued after the Record Date shall bear the following legend: "“This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesMothers Work, Inc. (the "“Company"”) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company StockTrans, Inc. (the "“Rights Agent"”) originally dated as of September 26October 9, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement")1995, and as amended to date (the same may be amended from time to time“Rights Agreement), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices office of the Companystock transfer administration office of the Rights Agent. Under certain circumstances, ; as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." ” With respect to certificates evidencing shares of Company Common Stock (whether or not such certificates containing include the foregoing legendlegend or have appended to them the Summary of Rights), until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) and the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the shares of Company Common Shares represented Stock evidenced by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of the shares of Company Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the shares of Company Common Shares represented Stock evidenced by such certificates.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (Mothers Work Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier earliest of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which (or, if the Board tenth day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of Directors has not made business on the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(BRecord Date) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced determined by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days 's Board of Directors) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such planan Exempt Person) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person (other than an Exempt Person) would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein are referred to in this Agreement as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) 3 by the outstanding certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) Stock and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights right certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto A (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided hereinin this Agreement. In the event that If an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof), at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof)) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto B (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof)Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares Stock that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesROMAC INTERNATIONAL, Inc. INC. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26October 28, 1997 1998 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth circumstances described in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth described in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was was, or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such those terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates them shall be evidenced by such the certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, or any successor provision thereto, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "“Summary of Rights"”), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "“This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, CONSOL Energy Inc. (the "“Company"”) and American Stock Transfer & EquiServe Trust Company Company, N.A. (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of September 26December 22, 1997 2003 (the "“Rights Agreement"”), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." ” With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (Consol Energy Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26December 3, 1997 1998 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will shall be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will shall be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As Subject to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof, as soon as practicable after the Company has notified the Rights Agent of the occurrence of a Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will shall send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the shares of Common Shares Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p11(n) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will shall be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the The Company will shall send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto B (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until Until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will shall be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock, and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof)Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute constitute, subject to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof, the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereofUnless the Board of Directors by resolution adopted at or before the time of the issuance (including pursuant to the exercise of rights under the Company's stock option, stock purchase or other benefit plans) of any shares of Common Stock specifies to the contrary, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares Stock that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing shares of Common Stock outstanding prior to the Record Date that are issued upon transfer or exchange of such Common Shares Stock, shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. CFW Communications Company (the "Company") and American Stock Registrar and Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September February 26, 1997 2000 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, that are owned or held by, any that were previously owned by a Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such an Acquiring Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute constitute, subject to the provisions of Section 7(e) hereof, the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such shares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock that are no longer outstanding.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B11(a)(ii) hereof, or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days such time any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given commenced within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if if, upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). The Company must promptly notify the Rights Agent of such Distribution Date and request that its transfer agent provide the Rights Agent with a list of the record holders of the Company's Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date. As soon as practicable after the Distribution DateRights Agent receives such notice and list, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional RightsRights in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares and all certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesScot▇ ▇▇▇hnologies, Inc. Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company National City Bank, an Ohio corporation (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26December 15, 1997 1998 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Qualifying Offer) by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates Common Share certificates issued after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, including those issued upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date Date, shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "“This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose RCM Technologies, Inc. (the "“Company"”) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company Company, LLC (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of September 26January 30, 1997 2013 and as amended and restated as of May 28, 2013 (the "“Rights Agreement"”), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefortherefore. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate Related Person thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." ” With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of earliest of: (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become Date; (ii) the Close of Business on the tenth Business Day (or such in a transaction later date as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(Bshall determine) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, as in effect on the date of this Agreement, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15l5% or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding outstanding; or (iii) the Close of Business on the tenth Business Day after the Board of Directors determines, pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, that a Person is an Adverse Person (the earlier earliest of (i), (ii) and (iiiii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), then the following shall apply: (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights right certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the shares of Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date or in certain circumstances provided in Section 22 hereof, after the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesKey Technology, Inc. (the "CompanyCorporation") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C. (the "Rights Agent") ), dated as of September 26June 20, 1997 1998, as amended from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the CompanyCorporation. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company Corporation will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or an Adverse Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereofDate, or (ii) the close tenth Business Day after the date of the commencement of, or first public announcement of the intent of any Person (other than the Company, any subsidiary of the Company, or any employee benefit plan of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or any trustee or administrator of any such plan in its capacity as such) to commence (which intention to commence remains in effect for five business on days after such announcement), a tenderor exchange offer which would result in such Person becoming an Acquiring Person or, if such event occurs before the Record Date, the Record Date (or such later date as may be fixed determined by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person specified in (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plani)) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights (and beneficial interests therein the right to receive certificates therefor) will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company); provided, however, that if a tender or exchange offer is terminated prior to the occurrence of the Distribution Date, then no Distribution Date shall occur as a result of that tender or exchange offer. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificatesa certificate for Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Datedate of this Agreement, until the Distribution DateDate (or earlier redemption, beneficial interests in expiration or termination of the Rights), the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the Distribution Date (or earlier redemption, expiration or termination of the Rights), the surrender for transfer of any of the certificates for the Common Stock outstanding on the Record Date shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificate. Upon the request of the holder of any shares of Common Stock or, after the Distribution Date, the holder of any Rights, the Company shall, at its expense, provide a copy of the Summary of Rights in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C.
(c) Certificates for the Common Stock issued (or which become outstanding) after the Effective Date (or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable), but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereofhereinafter defined), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall deemed also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear have impressed, printed, stamped, written or otherwise affixed onto them the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the a Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesGPU, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26August __, 1997 1998 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. GPU, Inc.. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will may be redeemed, may expire, or may be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company GPU, Inc. will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, Agreement without charge promptly within fifteen days after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreementcircumstances, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an to Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof Persons (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by ) or on behalf certain related persons and any subsequent holder of such Person or by any subsequent holder, Rights may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rightsalone, and the surrender for transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificatescertificate. If the Company purchases or otherwise acquires shares of Common Stock prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such Common Stock shall be deemed canceled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Right associated with the shares of Common Stock which are no longer outstanding.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a1) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the "Beneficial Owner Owner" of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificatescertificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b2) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, Date the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-first- class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c3) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesCharming Shoppes, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September April 26, 1997 1999 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes becomes-an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C B hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.associated
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the "Beneficial Owner Owner" of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), ----------------- (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share ------------------- so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificatescertificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, Date the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid ----------------- mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. Closure Medical Corporation (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & ------- Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26July 30, 1997 ------------ 2001 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be ---------------- amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days such time any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1512% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). The Company must promptly notify the Rights Agent of such Distribution Date and request that its transfer agent provide the Rights Agent with a list of the record holders of the Company's Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date. As soon as practicable after the Distribution DateRights Agent receives such notice and list, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares and all certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. CMAC Investment Corporation (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company The Bank of New York, a national banking association (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26April 14, 1997 1998 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of first to occur of:
(i) the close of business on the tenth day Business Day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which (or, if the Board tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of Directors has not made business on the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or Record Date),
(ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days such time as any Person has become an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer (other than a Permitted Offer) by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company and holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange ActAct (or any comparable or successor rule), if if, upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding outstanding, or
(iii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day after a determination, pursuant to Section 11(a)(ii)(B), that a Person is an Adverse Person, (the earlier first to occur of (i), (ii) and (iiiii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (xA) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 33(b)) by the certificates for the shares of Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares thereof (which certificates for Common Shares shall also be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in Rights Certificates where the Rightscontext so requires) and not by separate certificatesRights Certificates, and (yB) the Rights (and beneficial interests therein the right to receive Rights Certificates) will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Company has notified the Rights Agent of the occurrence of the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will countersign, and the Company will send or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested, send) by first-class, insured, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the shares of Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificatesRights Certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto A (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following after the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of RightsRights to Purchase Shares of Common Stock, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto B (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the shares of Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the shares of Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the shares of Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof)Date, the surrender for transfer of any certificates representing certificate for the shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such the shares of Common SharesStock represented thereby. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of shares of Common Shares Stock outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend legends set forth in subsection (cSection 3(c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Rights shall also be issued to the extent provided in Section 22 in respect of all shares of Common Stock which are issued after the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date and upon the exercise or conversion, prior to the Expiration Date, of any option or other security exercisable for or convertible into Common Stock, which option or other security is outstanding on the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such for shares of Common Shares Stock issued after the Record Date (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of shares of Common Stock) but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, Rights and shall bear have impressed on, printed on, written on or otherwise affixed to them the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights rights as set forth in the a Rights Agreement between Neose ITI Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Rights Agent") , dated as of September 26November 27, 1997 1996 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which (including restrictions on the transfer of such Rights) are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal executive offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefortherefor from such holder. Under certain circumstances circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person, an Adverse Person or any an Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement)) and any subsequent holder of such Rights, whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until . Until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the shares of Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates for shares of Common Stock shall be evidenced by such certificates alone alone, and registered holders of shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the surrender for transfer of any of such certificates certificate shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the shares of Common Shares Stock represented by thereby, whether or not containing the foregoing legend. If the Company purchases or acquires any shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, any Rights associated with such certificatesshares of Common Stock shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the shares of Common Stock that are no longer outstanding.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on tenth day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days Directors) after the date that a tender of the commencement of, or exchange offer by first public announcement of the intent of any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any of any Subsidiary of the Companyits subsidiaries, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company or any of its subsidiaries for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) to commence (which intention to commence remains in effect for five Business Days after such announcement), a tender or exchange offer which would result in such Person becoming an Acquiring Person (including any such date which is first published on or sent or given within after the meaning date of Rule 14d-2(a) this Agreement and prior to the issuance of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding Rights) (the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will shall be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights (and beneficial interests therein will the right to receive certificates therefor) shall be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company)Stock. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send shall send, by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificatesa certificate for Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will shall be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly soon as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will shall send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution DateDate (or earlier redemption, beneficial interests in expiration or termination of the Rights), the Rights will shall be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock together with the Summary of Rights and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the Distribution Date (or earlier redemption, expiration or termination of the Rights), the surrender for transfer of any of the certificates for the Common Stock outstanding on the Record Date, even without a copy of the Summary of Rights attached thereto, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificate.
(b) Certificates issued for Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) after the Record Date, but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereofhereinafter defined), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall deemed also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear have impressed, printed, stamped, written or otherwise affixed onto them the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the a Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. S3 Incorporated (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company The First National Bank of Boston (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26May 14, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the atthe principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will may be redeemed, may expire, or may be evidenced by separate certificates Certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificateCertificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, Agreement without charge promptly within five days after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreementcircumstances, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an to Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof Persons (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by ) or on behalf certain related Persons and any subsequent holder of such Person or by any subsequent holder, Rights may become null and void." . 8 With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date (or (ii) earlier redemption, expiration or termination of the Expiration DateRights), beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rightsalone, and the surrender for transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificatescertificate.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (S3 Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days such time any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1512% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). The Company must promptly notify the Rights Agent of such Distribution Date and request that its transfer agent provide the Rights Agent with a list of the record holders of the Company's Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date. As soon as practicable after the Distribution DateRights Agent receives such notice and list, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).in
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares and all certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. CMAC Investment Corporation (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company The Bank of New York, a national banking association (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26January 19, 1997 1999 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day (or, if the tenth day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become occurs before the Record Date, the close of business on the Record Date), or such in a transaction later date as to which specified by the Board majority of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereofDisinterested Directors, after the Stock Acquisition Date, or (ii) the close of business on the tenth business day, or such later date as may be fixed specified by the Board of Directors majority of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the CompanyDisinterested Directors, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, Mich▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ any Affiliate or Associate of Mich▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇y employee benefit plan of the Company Company, or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a14e-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of shares of Voting Stock representing 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding Voting Power (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will provide to the Rights Agent a list certified by the transfer agent of the record holders of the Common Stock and the Rights Agent will send send, by first-class, insured, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each such record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. Dominion Bridge Corporation (the "Company") and American Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September November 26, 1997 1996 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, ) the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail or cause to be mailed to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate Affiliates or Associate Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . Rights will expire November 25, 2006 unless earlier redeemed as described in the Rights Agreement. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on tenth day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days Directors) after the date that a tender of the commencement of, or exchange offer by first public announcement of the intent of any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any of any Subsidiary of the Companyits subsidiaries, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company or any of its subsidiaries for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) to commence (which intention to commence remains in effect for five Business Days after such announcement), a tender or exchange offer which would result in such Person becoming an Acquiring Person (including any such date which is first published on or sent or given within after the meaning date of Rule 14d-2(a) this Agreement and prior to the issuance of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding Rights) (the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will shall be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights (and beneficial interests therein will the right to receive certificates therefor) shall be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company)Stock. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send shall send, by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificatesa certificate for Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will shall be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly soon as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will shall send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution DateDate (or earlier redemption, beneficial interests in expiration or termination of the Rights), the Rights will shall be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock together with the Summary of Rights and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the Distribution Date (or earlier redemption, expiration or termination of the Rights), the surrender for transfer of any of the certificates for the Common Stock outstanding on the Record Date, even without a copy of the Summary of Rights attached thereto, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificate.
(b) Certificates issued for Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) after the Record Date, but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereofhereinafter defined), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall deemed also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear have impressed, printed, stamped, written or otherwise affixed onto them the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the a Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. S3 Incorporated (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company The First National Bank of Boston (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26May 14, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will may be redeemed, may expire, or may be evidenced by separate certificates Certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificateCertificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, Agreement without charge promptly within five days after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreementcircumstances, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an to Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof Persons (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by ) or on behalf certain related Persons and any subsequent holder of such Person or by any subsequent holder, Rights may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date (or (ii) earlier redemption, expiration or termination of the Expiration DateRights), beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rightsalone, and the surrender for transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificatescertificate.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (S3 Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth twentieth day (or such later date as may be determined by action of a majority of Directors then in office) after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which (or, if the Board twentieth day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the Close of Directors has not made Business on the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereofRecord Date), or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the twentieth day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by the Board action of a majority of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days then in office) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company shall promptly notify in writing the Rights Agent thereof and provide the Rights Agent with the names and addresses of all record holders of Common Shares (together with all other necessary information), and the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon Certificates and may be transferred by the distribution transfer of the Rights Certificates as provided permitted hereby, separately and apart from any transfer of one or more Common Stock, and the holders of such Rights Certificates as listed in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby records of the Company or any transfer agent or registrar for the Rights shall ceasebe the record holders thereof.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of RightsTerms of Shareholder Rights Plan, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof)Date, the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereofUnless the Board of Directors by resolution adopted at or before the time of the issuance (including pursuant to the exercise of rights under the Company's benefit plans) of any Common Stock specifies to the contrary, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesJavo Beverage Company, Inc. Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company") and American Corporate Stock Transfer & Trust Company Transfer, Inc. (the "Rights Agent") ), dated as of September 26July 1, 1997 2002 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
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Sources: Shareholder Rights Plan (La Jolla Fresh Squeezed Coffee Co Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, hereof or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such planplan or an Exempted Person) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will at the expense of the Company send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. National Patent Development Corporation (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Harris Trust Company of New York (the "Rights Agent") dated as d▇▇▇▇ ▇s of September 26June 23, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge charge, promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (National Patent Development Corp)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. ViroPharma Incorporated (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company StockTrans, Inc. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 2610, 1997 1998 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (Viropharma Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of earliest of: (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become Date; (ii) the Close of Business on the tenth Business Day (or such in a transaction later date as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(Bshall determine) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, as in effect on the date of this Agreement, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15l5% or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding outstanding; or (iii) the Close of Business on the tenth Business Day after the Board of Directors determines, pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, that a Person is an Adverse Person (the earlier earliest of (i), (ii) and (iiiii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), then the following shall apply: (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights right certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the shares of Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date or in certain circumstances provided in Section 22 hereof, after the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the First Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesKey Technology, Inc. (the "Company"“Corporation”) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "“Rights Agent") ”), dated as of September 26April 1, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement")2001, and as the same may be amended from time to timetime (the “Rights Agreement”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the CompanyCorporation. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company Corporation will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or an Adverse Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier earliest of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which (or, if the Board tenth day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of Directors has not made business on the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(BRecord Date) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be fixed the Board of Directors shall determine, provided, however, that no deferral of a Distribution Date by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice pursuant to this clause (ii) may be made at any time during the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days Special Period) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1510% or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, at the expense of the Company, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights right certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(i) or 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date or, in certain circumstances provided in Section 22 hereof, after the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesRyerson ▇▇▇▇, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Trust Company (the "and Savings Bank, as Rights Agent") , dated as of September 26November 25, 1997 1997, as from time to time amended (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on within ten (10) Business Days (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days such time any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). The Company must promptly notify the Rights Agent of such Distribution Date and request that its transfer agent provide the Rights Agent with a list of the record holders of the Company's Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date. As soon as practicable after the Distribution DateRights Agent receives such notice and list, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesThe Sports Authority, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company First Union National Bank (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26October 5, 1997 1998 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, hereof or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesCotelligent Group, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") ), dated as of September 2624, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day Business Day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on within ten (10) Business Days (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights Rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesPlayers International, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Interwest Transfer & Trust Company Co., Inc. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26January 27, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on within ten (10) Business Days (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days such time any person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇., the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under under, the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). The Company must promptly notify the Rights Agent of such Distribution Date and request that its transfer agent provide the Rights Agent with a list of the record holders of the Company’s Common Shares as of the Close of Business on the Distribution Date. As soon as practicable after the Distribution DateRights Agent receives such notice and list, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form Form of Exhibit C hereto (the "“Summary of Rights"”), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close Close of business Business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "“This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. SEI Investments Company (the "“Company"”) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company Company, LLC (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of September 26January 6, 1997 2009 (the "“Rights Agreement"”), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will will, be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, by any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." ” With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day (or such later specified or unspecified date as may be determined by action of the Board and of which the Company will give the Rights Agent prompt written notice) after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an (provided that the Acquiring Person that has become shall remain the Beneficial Owner of the requisite percentage of Company Common Stock outstanding on such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in date under Section 11(a)(ii)(B11(a)(ii)(A), (B) hereofor (C)), or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person and of Directors of which the Company by notice to will give the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days prompt written notice) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such planExempt Person) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) or Rule 14d-4(a) of the General Rules and Exchange Act Regulations under the Exchange Actor any successor rule, if upon consummation thereof, thereof such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the shares of Company Common Shares Stock then outstanding (the earlier of (i), (ii) and (iiiii) above being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the shares of Company Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of shares of Company Common Stock as of and subsequent to the Common Shares Record Date (which certificates for shares of Company Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Company Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the shares of Company Common Shares Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Company Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Company Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall may make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of RightsRights to Purchase Preferred Stock, in a form which may be appended to certificates that represent shares of Company Common Stock, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the shares of Company Common Shares Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereofRights shall, Rights shall without any further action, be issued in respect of all shares of Company Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's including any shares of Company Common Stock held in treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or and the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such shares of Company Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in Stock, issued after the associated Rights, and Record Date shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesBRAKE HEADQUARTERS U.S.A., Inc. INC. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer CONTINENTAL STOCK TRANSFER & Trust Company TRUST COMPANY (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26October 13, 1997 1998 as may be amended or supplemented from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices office of the Companystock transfer administration office of the Rights Agent. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock (whether or not such certificates containing include the foregoing legendlegend or have appended to them the Summary of Rights), until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) and the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the shares of Company Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of the shares of Company Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the shares of Company Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days days) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates Common Share certificates issued after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, including those issued upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date Date, shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "“This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose RCM Technologies, Inc. (the "“Company"”) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company Company, LLC (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of September 26June 9, 1997 2010 (the "“Rights Agreement"”), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." ” With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier earliest of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereofDate, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days tenth business day after the date that a tender offer or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding outstanding, or (iii) the close of business on the tenth day after the Board of Directors of the Company determines, pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, that a Person is an Adverse Person (or such later date under clause (i), (ii) and (iii) as may be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company; provided, however, that if such determination occurs on or after the time there is an Acquiring Person or Adverse Person, then such date may be extended only if there are Continuing Directors (as such term is defined in Section 23 hereof) in office and such extension is authorized by a majority of such Continuing Directors) (the earlier earliest of (i), (ii) and (iiiii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). Upon the occurrence of an event described in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) above, the Company shall give prompt notice thereof to the Rights Agent. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B A hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereofmade, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto B (the "Summary of Rights"), ) by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer or surrender for transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer or surrender for transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in Rights. All certificates issued after the associated RightsRecord Date, and whether with respect to new or to transferred shares, shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. ▇▇▇▇▇ Capital Corporation (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company SunTrust Bank, Atlanta (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26August 3, 1997 1998 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person, an Adverse Person or any Affiliate Affiliates or Associate Associates thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer or surrender for transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer or surrender for transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day Business Day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights Rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, SunSource Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company [ ] (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26March ___, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (Sunsource Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) 1. Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the "Beneficial Owner Owner" of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificatescertificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) 2. As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, Date the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) 3. Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesCharming Shoppes, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September April 26, 1997 1999 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes becomes-an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated associated, Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day (or such specified or unspecified later date as may be determined by the Board with the concurrence of a majority of the Continuing Trustees) after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become (or, if the tenth Business Day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the Close of Business on the Record Date (or such in a transaction later date as to which may be determined by the Board with the concurrence of Directors has not made a majority of the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(BContinuing Trustees)) hereof, or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such specified or unspecified later date as may be fixed determined by the Board with the concurrence of Directors a majority of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days Continuing Trustees) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than a Person qualifying as an Exempt Person under clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) under the Company, any Subsidiary definition of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Exempt Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such planherein) is first published or sent or given has been commenced within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding become an Acquiring Person, in either instance other than pursuant to a Qualified Offer (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares of the Company registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in of the Rights) Company and not by separate certificates, certificates and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares of the Company (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares of the Company as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, certificates in substantially the form of Exhibit B A hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"), ”) evidencing one Right for each Common Share of the Company so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share of the Company has been made pursuant to Section 11(p11(i) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As The Company will make available, as promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, Rights in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto B (the "“Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, ”) to each record any holder of Rights who may so request from time to time prior to the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Expiration Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares of the Company outstanding as of the Record Date or issued subsequent to the Record Date, unless and until the Distribution DateDate shall occur, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares of the Company with or without a copy of the Summary of Rights attached, and the registered holders of the Common Shares of the Company shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof)Date, the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares of the Company in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after Shares of the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Company.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that of the Company which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from a reissuance of a Common Share of the Company's treasuryCompany previously issued) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date, and to the extent provided in Section 22 hereof, in respect of Common Shares of the Company issued after the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date. Certificates Subject to Section 3(a) hereof, certificates representing such Common Shares of the Company shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legendlegend if such certificates are issued after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Renewed Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. Hospitality Properties Trust (the "“Company"”) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company ▇▇▇▇▇ Fargo Bank, National Association (the "“Rights Agent") ”), dated as of September 26May 15, 1997 2007 (the "“Renewed Rights Agreement"”), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Renewed Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Renewed Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Renewed Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, beneficially owned (as such term is defined in the Renewed Rights Agreement) by any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person Person, or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Renewed Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . The Rights shall not be exercisable, and shall be void so long as held, by a holder in any jurisdiction where the requisite qualification to the issuance to such holder, or the exercise by such holder, of the Rights in such jurisdiction shall not have been obtained or be obtainable. With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares of the Company represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone alone, and registered holders of Common Shares of the Company shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares of the Company represented by such certificates.
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Sources: Renewed Rights Agreement (Hospitality Properties Trust)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth 30th day after a Stock the Shares Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or and (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days 3Oth day after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by holding shares of capital stock of the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan, in its capacity as an agent or trustee for any such plan, Ethyl, Gryphon or ▇▇▇▇▇) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) (or any successor rule) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon the consummation thereof, such of which would result in any Person would be becoming the Beneficial Owner of 15Common Shares aggregating 20% or more of the then outstanding Common Shares then outstanding (including any such date which is after the date of this Agreement and prior to the issuance of the Rights; the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares thereof (which certificates for Common Shares shall also be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying associated Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company)Shares. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will countersign, and the Company will send or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested, send) by first-class, insured, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights Rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the a "Rights CertificatesCertificate"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p11(n) hereof, then at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send or cause to be sent a copy of a Summary of RightsRights to Purchase Preferred Stock, in substantially the form of Exhibit attached hereto as EXHIBIT C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, Date at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and registered in the registered holders names of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders thereof (together with a copy of the beneficial interests in the associated Summary of Rights). Until the earlier earliest of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or and the Final Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof)Date, the transfer of any certificates representing certificate for Common Shares in respect outstanding at the close of which business on the Record Date with or without a copy of the Summary of Rights have been issued attached thereto, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)represented thereby.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereofRights shall, Rights shall without any further action, be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's including any Common Shares held in treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or and the Final Expiration Date. Certificates representing such issued for Common Shares shall also be deemed to be (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Shares, certificates evidencing an original issuance and certificates for beneficial interests reacquired Common Shares referred to in the associated Rightslast sentence of this subsection (c)) after the Record Date but prior to the earliest of the Distribution Date, and the Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date shall bear have impressed on, printed on, written on or otherwise affixed to them the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the a Stockholder Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. Energy BioSystems Corporation (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") Society National Bank dated as of September 26March 8, 1997 1995 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal executive offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefortherefore. Under certain circumstances set forth described in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or and (ii) the Final Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates certificate shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by thereby. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any Common Shares after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such certificatesCommon Shares shall be deemed cancelled and retired so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the Common Shares which are no longer outstanding.
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Sources: Stockholder Rights Agreement (Enchira Biotechnology Corp)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of earliest of: (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become Date; (ii) the Close of Business on the tenth Business Day (or such in a transaction later date as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(Bshall determine) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, as in effect on the date of this Agreement, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% l5 percent or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding outstanding; or (iii) the Close of Business on the tenth Business Day after the Board of Directors determines, pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, that a Person is an Adverse Person (the earlier earliest of (i), (ii) and (iiiii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), then the following shall apply: (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights right certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the shares of Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date or in certain circumstances provided in Section 22 hereof, after the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesAgritope, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C. (the "Rights Agent") ), dated as of September 26November 14, 1997 1997, as amended from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or an Adverse Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (Agritope Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on within ten (10) Business Days (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days such time any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). The Company must promptly notify the Rights Agent of such Distribution Date and request that its transfer agent provide the Rights Agent with a list of the record holders of the Company"s Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date. As soon as practicable after the Distribution DateRights Agent receives such notice and list, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's Company"s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesThe Sports Authority, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as amended as of September 26February 1, 1997 2000 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock the Shares Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on the tenth business day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company holding Common Shares for or pursuant to the terms of any such planplan or, pursuant to the Trust Agreement) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) 14d-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding (outstanding; the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (bSection 3(b) of this Section 3hereof) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares thereof (which certificates for Common Shares shall also be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights (and beneficial interests therein the right to receive separate certificates ("Right Certificates")) will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company)) as more fully set out below. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Company will prepare and execute, the Rights Agent will countersign, and the Company will send or cause to be sent (and the Rights Agent will, if requested, send) by first-class, insured, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificatesa Right Certificate, which shall be in substantially the form of Exhibit B A hereto (the "Rights CertificatesRight Certificate"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Right Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of RightsRights to Purchase Common Shares, in substantially the form of Exhibit C B hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage postage-prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until Until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until Date (or the earlier of the Distribution Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereofDate), the surrender for transfer of any certificates representing certificate for Common Shares in respect outstanding, with or without a copy of which the Summary of Rights have been issued attached thereto, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such the Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Certificates for Common Shares that which become outstanding (including, without limitation, reacquired shares which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from subsequently disposed of by the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier earliest of the Distribution Date, the Redemption Date or the Final Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares Date shall also be deemed have impressed on, printed on, written on or otherwise affixed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear them the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights rights as set forth in the a Rights Agreement Agreement, as it may from time to time be supplemented or amended, between Neose Technologies▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Purina Company and Boatmen's Trust Company, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal executive offices of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Purina Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will rights may be redeemed or exchanged, may expire, or may be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Purina Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, Agreement without charge promptly within five days after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreementcircumstances, Rights rights issued to, to or held by, any Person who is, was by Acquiring Persons or becomes an Acquiring Person their Affiliates or any Affiliate or Associate thereof Associates (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf ) and any subsequent holder of such Person or by any subsequent holder, rights may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rightsalone, and the surrender for transfer of any of such certificates certificate shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated therewith. In the event that the Company purchases or acquires any Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date, any Rights associated with such Common Shares shall be deemed canceled and retired unless and until such Common Shares are subsequently issued by the Company so that the Company shall not be entitled to exercise any Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificateswhich are no longer outstanding.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (Ralston Purina Co)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on tenth day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days Directors) after the date that a tender of the commencement of, or exchange offer by first public announcement of the intent of any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or any of any Subsidiary of the Companyits subsidiaries, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company or any of its subsidiaries for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) to commence (which intention to commence remains in effect for five Business Days after such announcement), a tender or exchange offer which would result in such Person becoming an Acquiring Person (including any such date which is first published on or sent or given within after the meaning date of Rule 14d-2(a) this Agreement and prior to the issuance of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding Rights) (the earlier of (i) and (ii) such dates being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will shall be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights (and beneficial interests therein will the right to receive certificates therefor) shall be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company)Stock. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send shall send, by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificatesa certificate for Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will shall be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly soon as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will shall send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution DateDate (or earlier redemption, beneficial interests in expiration or termination of the Rights), the Rights will shall be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock together with the Summary of Rights and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the Distribution Date (or earlier redemption, expiration or termination of the Rights), the surrender for transfer of any of the certificates for the Common Stock outstanding on the Record Date, even without a copy of the Summary of Rights attached thereto, shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificate.
(b) Certificates issued for Common Stock (including, without limitation, certificates issued upon transfer or exchange of Common Stock) after the Record Date, but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereofhereinafter defined), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall deemed also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear have impressed, printed, stamped, written or otherwise affixed onto them the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the a Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesIncyte Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 2625, 1997 1998 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will may be redeemed, may expire, or may be evidenced by separate certificates Certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificateCertificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, Agreement without charge promptly within five days after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreementcircumstances, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an to Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof Persons (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by ) or on behalf certain related Persons and any subsequent holder of such Person or by any subsequent holder, Rights may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date (or (ii) earlier redemption, expiration or termination of the Expiration DateRights), beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rightsalone, and the surrender for transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificatescertificate.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier earliest of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which (or, if the Board tenth day after the Stock Acquisition Date occurs before the Record Date, the close of Directors has not made business on the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(BRecord Date) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on the tenth business day (or such later date as the Board shall determine, provided, however, that no deferral of a Distribution Date pursuant to this clause (ii) may be fixed by made at any time during the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days Special Period) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more (or, with respect to an Exempt Person, more than 19.5%) of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights right certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date or in certain circumstances provided in Section 22 hereof, after the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. Hartmarx Corporation (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & First Chicago Trust Company of New York (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26December 6, 1997 1995, as amended from time to time (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the CompanyHartmarx Corporation. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company Hartmarx Corporation will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." . With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares Stock represented by such certificates.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (Hartmarx Corp/De)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B11(a)(ii) hereof, or (ii) the close Close of business Business on the tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company by notice prior to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days such time any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given commenced within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if if, upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). The Company must promptly notify the Rights Agent of such Distribution Date and request that its transfer agent provide the Rights Agent with a list of the record holders of the Company's Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date. As soon as practicable after the Distribution DateRights Agent receives such notice and list, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional RightsRights in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of attached hereto as Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares and all certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesDispatch Management Services Corp., Inc. a Delaware corporation (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company Company, a New York corporation (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26December 14, 1997 1998 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Sources: Rights Agreement (Dispatch Management Services Corp)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Maritrans Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company The Chase Manhattan Bank (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26February __, 1997 1999 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on (i) the tenth day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereofDate, or (ii) the close of business on tenth Business Day (or such later date as may be fixed determined by action of the Board of Directors prior to such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after the date of the commencement by any Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company by notice or of any Subsidiary of the Company or any entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by terms of any such plan) of, or of the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after first public announcement of the date that a tender or exchange offer by intention of any person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, Company or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published to commence, a tender or sent or given within exchange offer the meaning consummation of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such which would result in any Person would be becoming the Beneficial Owner of 15% Common Stock aggregating twenty-percent (20%) or more of the Common Shares then outstanding Common Stock, irrespective of whether any shares of Common Stock are actually purchased pursuant to such offer (including any such date which is after the earlier of Record Date (iwith respect to Rights) and the Effective Date (iiwith respect to Second Rights) and prior to the issuance of the Rights or the Second Rights, as the case may be, the earliest of such dates being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights/Second Rights will be evidenced (evidenced, subject to the provisions of paragraph (bSection 3(b) of this Section 3) hereof, by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares thereof (which certificates for Common Shares shall also be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the RightsRights Certificates) and not by be separate certificatesRights Certificates, and (y) the right to receive Rights and beneficial interests therein Certificates will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company)Stock. As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.as
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of earliest of: (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a the Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become Date; (ii) the Close of Business on the tenth Business Day (or such in a transaction later date as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(Bshall determine) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, as in effect on the date of this Agreement, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% l5 percent or more of the shares of Common Shares Stock then outstanding outstanding; or (iii) the Close of Business on the tenth Business Day after the Board of Directors determines, pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, that a Person is an Adverse Person (the earlier earliest of (i), (ii) and (iiiii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), then the following shall apply: (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares Stock registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares Stock (which certificates for Common Shares Stock shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying shares of Common Shares Stock (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares Stock as of the close Close of business Business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights right certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each share of Common Share Stock so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per share of Common Share Stock has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the shares of Common Shares Stock outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares Stock and the registered holders of the Common Shares Stock shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing shares of Common Shares Stock in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer shares of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c)Stock.
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all shares of Common Shares that Stock which are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date or in certain circumstances provided in Section 22 hereof, after the Distribution Date. Certificates representing such shares of Common Shares Stock shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesAgritope, Inc. (the "CompanyCorporation") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C. (the "Rights Agent") dated as of September 26, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.the
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Sources: Rights Agreement (Agritope Inc)
Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close Close of business Business on the tenth day Business Day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person Person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "“Distribution Date"”), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "“Rights Certificates"”), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates Common Share certificates issued after the Record Date but prior to the Distribution Date, including those issued upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date Date, shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's ’s treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "“This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose RCM Technologies, Inc. (the "“Company"”) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company Company, LLC (the "“Rights Agent"”) dated as of September 26January 30, 1997 2013 (the "“Rights Agreement"”), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate Related Person thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." ” With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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Issue of Rights Certificates. (a) Until the earlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day after a Stock Acquisition Date involving an Acquiring Person that has become such in a transaction as to which the Board of Directors has not made the determination referred to in Section 11(a)(ii)(B) hereof, hereof or (ii) the close of business on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company by notice to the Rights Agent and publicly announced by the Company, which date shall not be later than 65 days after the date that a tender or exchange offer by any person (other than the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any employee benefit plan of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company, or any Person or entity organized, appointed or established by the Company for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan) is first published or sent or given within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act, if upon consummation thereof, such Person would be the Beneficial Owner of 1520% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding (the earlier of (i) and (ii) being herein referred to as the "Distribution Date"), (x) beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced (subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 3) by the certificates for the Common Shares registered in the names of the holders of the Common Shares (which certificates for Common Shares shall be deemed also to be certificates for beneficial interests in the Rights) and not by separate certificates, and (y) the Rights and beneficial interests therein will be transferable only in connection with the transfer of the underlying Common Shares (including a transfer to the Company). As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agent will send by first-class, insured, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company, one or more rights certificates, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Rights Certificates"), evidencing one Right for each Common Share so held, subject to adjustment as provided herein. In the event that an adjustment in the number of Rights per Common Share has been made pursuant to Section 11(p) hereof, at the time of distribution of the Rights Certificates, the Company shall make the necessary and appropriate rounding adjustments (in accordance with Section 14(a) hereof) so that Rights Certificates representing only whole numbers of Rights are distributed and cash is paid in lieu of any fractional Rights. As of and after the Distribution Date, the Rights will be evidenced solely by such Rights Certificates. Upon the distribution of the Rights Certificates as provided in this subsection (a), the trust created hereby shall cease.
(b) As promptly as practicable following the Record Date, the Company will send a copy of a Summary of Rights, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (the "Summary of Rights"), by first-class, postage prepaid mail, to each record holder of the Common Shares as of the close of business on the Record Date, at the address of such holder shown on the records of the Company. With respect to certificates for the Common Shares outstanding as of the Record Date, until the Distribution Date, beneficial interests in the Rights will be evidenced by such certificates for the Common Shares and the registered holders of the Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of the beneficial interests in the associated Rights. Until the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 7 hereof), the transfer of any certificates representing Common Shares in respect of which Rights have been issued shall also constitute the transfer of the Rights associated with such Common Shares. Certificates issued after the Record Date upon the transfer of Common Shares outstanding on the Record Date shall bear the legend set forth in subsection (c).
(c) Except as provided in Section 22 hereof, Rights shall be issued in respect of all Common Shares that are issued (whether originally issued or delivered from the Company's treasury) after the Record Date but prior to the earlier of the Distribution Date or the Expiration Date. Certificates representing such Common Shares shall also be deemed to be certificates for beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and shall bear the following legend: "This certificate also evidences a beneficial interest in and entitles the holder hereof to certain Rights as set forth in the Rights Agreement between Neose TechnologiesCotelligent Group, Inc. (the "Company") and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company BankBoston, N.A. (the "Rights Agent") ), dated as of September 2624, 1997 (the "Rights Agreement"), and as the same may be amended from time to time, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and a copy of which is on file at the principal offices of the Company. Under certain circumstances, as set forth in the Rights Agreement, such Rights will be evidenced by separate certificates and beneficial interests therein will no longer be evidenced by this certificate. The Company will mail to the holder of this certificate a copy of the Rights Agreement, as in effect on the date of mailing, without charge charge, promptly after receipt of a written request therefor. Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, Rights issued to, or held by, any Person who is, was or becomes an Acquiring Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof (as such terms are defined in the Rights Agreement), whether currently held by or on behalf of such Person or by any subsequent holder, may become null and void." With respect to such certificates containing the foregoing legend, until the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates shall be evidenced by such certificates alone and registered holders of Common Shares shall also be the registered holders of beneficial interests in the associated Rights, and the transfer of any of such certificates shall also constitute the transfer of beneficial interests in the Rights associated with the Common Shares represented by such certificates.
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