Common use of Purpose of Substitute Form W-9 Clause in Contracts

Purpose of Substitute Form W-9. To prevent backup withholding on any cash payment made to a Stockholder with respect to the Stockholder Dividend or Shares surrendered in connection with the Merger Agreement and any interest earnings on the Escrow Amount, the Stockholder is required to notify the Company and the Exchange Agent of his or her correct TIN by completing the enclosed Substitute Form W-9 and certifying that the TIN provided on Substitute Form W-9 is correct (or that such Stockholder is awaiting a TIN). A Stockholder is also required to certify on Substitute Form W-9 that (i) the Stockholder is exempt from backup withholding, or (ii) the Stockholder has not been notified by the IRS that it is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (iii) the IRS has notified the holder that the Stockholder is no longer subject to backup withholding. In addition, the Stockholder must provide its name and address, check the appropriate box regarding its classification for federal tax purposes, and date and sign as indicated.

Purpose of Substitute Form W-9. To prevent backup withholding on any cash payment made to a Stockholder with respect to the Stockholder Dividend or Shares surrendered in connection with the Merger Agreement and any interest earnings on the Escrow Amount, the Stockholder is required to notify the Company and the Exchange Agent of his or her correct TIN (Social Security number or Employer Identification Number) by completing the enclosed Substitute Form W-9 and certifying that the TIN provided on Substitute Form W-9 is correct (or that such Stockholder is awaiting a TIN). A Stockholder is also required to certify on Substitute Form W-9 that (i) the Stockholder is exempt from backup withholding, or (ii) the Stockholder has not been notified by the IRS that it is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (iii) the IRS has notified the holder that the Stockholder is no longer subject to backup withholding. In addition, the Stockholder must provide its name and addresscomplete Part 2 of the Substitute Form W-9, check the appropriate box regarding its classification for federal tax purposesbox, and date and sign as indicated.