Common use of Preparation of the Proxy Statement Clause in Contracts

Preparation of the Proxy Statement. As soon as practicable ---------------------------------- following the date hereof, Company and Parent shall jointly prepare a proxy statement (the "Proxy Statement"), in accordance with the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby. Company, Parent and Merger Sub shall cooperate with each other in the preparation of the Proxy Statement. Company and Parent shall use all reasonable efforts to respond promptly to any comments made by the SEC with respect to the Proxy Statement and to cause the Proxy Statement to be mailed to the stockholders of Company at the earliest practicable date.