Common use of Organization of Parent and Merger Sub Clause in Contracts

Organization of Parent and Merger Sub. (a) Each of Parent and Merger Sub is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation; has the corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its assets and property and to carry on its business as now being conducted; and is duly qualified to do business and in good standing as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction in which the failure to be so qualified would have a Parent Material Adverse Effect. As used in this Agreement, the term “Parent Material Adverse Effect” means a material adverse effect on the condition (financial or otherwise), business, assets or results of operations of Parent and Merger Sub as a whole or on the ability of Parent to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; provided, however, that any adverse change, event or effect that is demonstrated to be caused primarily by the conditions generally affecting the United States economy shall be deemed not to be a Parent Material Adverse Effect.