Common use of Merger and Effective Time Clause in Contracts

Merger and Effective Time. At the Effective Time (as defined below), Amyris California shall be merged with and into Amyris Delaware (the “Merger”), and Amyris Delaware shall be the surviving corporation of the Merger (the “Surviving Corporation”). The Merger shall become effective upon the close of business on the date when a duly executed copy of this Merger Agreement (or a Certificate of Merger in lieu thereof) is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, provided that such Merger Agreement (or the Certificate of Merger in lieu thereof) is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of California within the time period required by law (the “Effective Time”).