Shareholder Representative Clause Samples

The Shareholder Representative clause designates an individual or entity to act on behalf of all shareholders in matters related to the agreement, particularly after a transaction such as a merger or acquisition. This representative is typically empowered to make decisions, receive notices, and handle disputes or claims that may arise post-closing, streamlining communication between the company and its former shareholders. By centralizing authority, the clause ensures efficient management of post-transaction issues and prevents the need to coordinate with numerous individual shareholders, thereby reducing administrative complexity and potential delays.
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Shareholder Representative. (a) Each of the Indemnifying Securityholders hereby appoints EK Holdings as its agent and attorney-in-fact, as the Shareholder Representative (the "Shareholder Representative") for and on behalf of the Indemnifying Securityholders to give and receive notices and communications, to authorize payment to Parent from the Escrow Fund in satisfaction of claims by Parent, to object to such payments, to agree to, negotiate, enter into settlements and compromises of, and demand arbitration and comply with orders of courts and awards of arbitrators with respect to such claims, and to take all other actions that are either (i) necessary or appropriate in the judgment of either of the Shareholder Representative for the accomplishment of the foregoing or (ii) specifically mandated by the terms of this Agreement. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, Chief Executive Officer of EK Holdings, shall be the only person authorized to take any of the foregoing actions for EK Holdings, in its capacity as Shareholder Representative hereunder. Such agency may be changed by the Indemnifying Securityholders, as the case may be, from time to time upon not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to Parent; provided, however, that the Shareholder Representative may not be removed unless holders of a two-thirds interest of the Escrow Fund (or, in the event there are no amounts remaining in the Escrow Fund, by any four (4) of the six (6) Principal Shareholders) agree to such removal and to the identity of the substituted agent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the occurrence of any Shareholder Representative Substitution Event, then, without any further action on the part of EK Holdings, any Indemnifying Shareholder, the Company, Parent or the Escrow Agent, EK Holdings shall automatically be removed as the Shareholder Representative hereunder and ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall automatically be substituted as the Shareholder Representative hereunder. EK Holdings shall give Parent and ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ prompt written notice of the occurrence
Shareholder Representative. 4.1. By virtue of the execution or adoption of this Agreement, each Shareholder irrevocably approves the constitution and appointment of, and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints N▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ (the “Shareholder Representative”) with all the rights, powers and obligations contemplated by this Section 4, and any successor Shareholder Representative(s) designated under this Section 4 as the sole, exclusive, true and lawful agent, representative and attorney-in-fact for and on behalf of all Shareholders, and each of them, with respect to any and all matters arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (excluding pursuant to Section 10.2), the Paying Agent Agreement, the Escrow Agreement and the agreements ancillary hereto following the Closing and taking any action or omitting to take action on behalf of all Shareholders or each of them hereunder or under the Escrow Agreement or the Paying Agent Agreement. All actions, notices, communications and determinations by or on behalf of the Shareholders in accordance herewith shall be given or made by the Shareholder Representative and all such actions, notices, and determinations by the Shareholder Representative shall conclusively be deemed to have been authorized by, and shall be binding upon, any and all Shareholders. 4.2. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Shareholder Representative shall have full power and authority to: from and after the Closing, direct the Paying Agent to disburse amounts paid to the Paying Agent in accordance with the Waterfall and this Agreement, and such portion of the Escrow Amount as is remaining at the end of the escrow period contemplated under Section 2.8, in accordance with the Waterfall and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Escrow Agreement; to negotiate and sign all documents in connection with the Transaction and amendments thereto, whether before or after Closing (including, without limitation, Escrow Agreement, the Payment Agent Agreement, share transfer deeds and endorsements and termination instruments and including amendments that may require price reductions or holdbacks); and to grant, provide, negotiate and sign all waivers, consents, instructions and authorizations and to take all other actions called for under or contemplated by or that may otherwise be necessary or appropriate in connection with the Transaction Documents; and to prosecute, defend and settle in the Shareholder Representative’s discretion ...
Shareholder Representative. (a) The Shareholders hereby appoint ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as the representative for and on behalf of the Shareholders (the “Shareholder Representative”) to take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of the Shareholder Representative to all such matters as mutually agreed to by the Shareholders and set forth in an instrument of appointment executed by the Shareholders prior to the Closing. The holders of a majority of the Shares may replace or remove any Person serving as the Shareholder Representative upon not less than ten (10) days’ prior written notice to Parent. No bond shall be required of the Shareholder Representative, and the Shareholder Representative shall not receive any compensation for its services. If any Person serving as the Shareholder Representative is no longer able or willing to serve as the Shareholder Representative, a new Shareholder Representative may be chosen by the holders of a majority of the Shares. At Closing, Parent shall pay the amount of the Option Exercise Proceeds by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designed by the Shareholder Representative. Such amount shall be used by the Shareholder Representative to cover its fees and expenses in connection with its duties as Shareholder Representative. Any amount not so used by the Shareholder Representative prior to the Termination Date shall be contributed to the Indemnity Escrow Fund for pro rata distribution to the Common Holders and Option Holders in connection with the distribution of the Indemnity Escrow Fund. (b) The Shareholder Representative shall not be liable for any act done or omitted in such capacity while acting in good faith, and any act done or omitted pursuant to the advice of counsel shall be conclusive evidence of such good faith. The Shareholders shall jointly and severally indemnify the Shareholder Representative and hold him harmless against any loss, liability or expense incurred without bad faith and arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of his duties. In furtherance thereof, the Shareholders each agrees to deposit an amount mutually agreed to by the Shareholders in escrow for use by the Shareholder Representative. The Shareholder Representative may consult with counsel and other experts to advise him with respect to his rights and obligations hereunder and shall be fully protected by any act taken, suffered, permitted, or omitted in good faith in accordance with the advice of such couns...
Shareholder Representative. For purposes of this Agreement, the Sky Shareholders hereby designate M▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to serve as the sole and exclusive representative of the Shareholders (the “Shareholder Representative”) with respect to those provisions of this Agreement that contemplate action by the Shareholder Representative, including ancillary agreements such as the Merger Note, Guaranty and Security Agreement; provided, however, that if M▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ at any time is unable, due to incapacity or otherwise, to serve as Shareholder Representative or resigns as Shareholder Representative, then [Name] shall serve as successor Shareholder Representative. Each successor Shareholder Representative, if required to serve, shall sign an acknowledgment in writing agreeing to perform and be bound by all of the provisions of this Agreement applicable to the Shareholder Representative. Each successor Shareholder Representative shall have all of the power, authority, rights and privileges conferred by this Agreement upon the original Shareholder Representative, and the term “Shareholder Representative” as used herein shall be deemed to include any successor Shareholder Representative. (a) The Shareholder Representative is hereby constituted and appointed as agent and attorney-in-fact for and on behalf of the Sky Shareholders with respect to the performance of his or her duties as the Shareholder Representative. This power of attorney and all authority hereby conferred is granted and shall be irrevocable and shall not be terminated by any act of any Sky Shareholder, by operation of Law, whether by such Sky Shareholder’s death, disability, protective supervision or any other event. The Shareholder Representative shall promptly deliver to each Sky Shareholder any notice received by the Shareholder Representative concerning this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Shareholder Representative has full power and authority, on behalf of each Sky Shareholder and such Sky Shareholder’s successors and assigns, to: (i) interpret the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the documents to be executed and delivered by the Shareholders in connection herewith, including the Merger Note, Guaranty and Security Agreement, (ii) execute and deliver and receive deliveries of all agreements, certificates, statements, notices, approvals, extensions, waivers, undertakings, amendments, and other documents required or permitted to be given in connection with the consummation of the transact...
Shareholder Representative. (a) Each of the Shareholders hereby appoints the Shareholder Representative, as its agent and attorney-in-fact, for and on behalf of each of the Shareholders to give and receive notices and communications, to authorize payment to any Indemnified Party from the Escrow Fund in satisfaction of claims by any Indemnified Party, to object to such payments, to agree to, negotiate, enter into settlements and compromises of, and demand arbitration and comply with orders of courts and awards of arbitrators with respect to such claims, to assert, negotiate, enter into settlements and compromises of, and demand arbitration and comply with orders of courts and awards of arbitrators with respect to, any other claim by any Indemnified Party against any Shareholder or by any such Shareholder against any Indemnified Party or any dispute between any Indemnified Party and any such Shareholder, in each case relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, and to take all other actions that are either (i) necessary or appropriate in the judgment of the Shareholder Representative for the accomplishment of the foregoing or (ii) specifically mandated by the terms of this Agreement. Such agency may be changed by SCG from time to time upon not less than thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the Purchaser (and each of the Management Shareholders expressly acknowledges the sole and absolute discretion of SCG to make such determination). A vacancy in the position of Shareholder Representative may be filled by SCG. No bond shall be required of the Shareholder Representative, and the Shareholder Representative shall not receive any compensation for its services. Notices or communications to or from the Shareholder Representative shall constitute notice to each of the Shareholders. (b) The Shareholder Representative shall not be liable for any act done or omitted hereunder as Shareholder Representative while acting in good faith and in the exercise of reasonable judgment. The Shareholders shall each indemnify the Shareholder Representative and hold the Shareholder Representative harmless against any loss, Liability, or expense incurred without gross negligence or bad faith on the part of the Shareholder Representative and arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of the Shareholder Representative's duties hereunder, including the reasonable fees and expenses of any legal counsel retained by the Shareholder Representative ("Shareholder Re...
Shareholder Representative. (a) As of the Effective Time, without further act of any holder of Company Shares, the Shareholder Representative shall be appointed as agent and attorney-in-fact for each holder of Company Shares, to give and receive notices and communications and to take any and all action on behalf of the holders of Company Shares pursuant to this Agreement and in connection with the Parent Notes, including, but not limited to, asserting, prosecuting or settling any claim against the Surviving Corporation or Parent or defending or settling any claim asserted by the Surviving Corporation or Parent. Such Shareholder Representative may be changed by the consent of holders representing a majority of the Company Shares immediately prior to the Effective Time from time to time upon written notice given to the Surviving Corporation and the Shareholder Representative. Any vacancy in the position of Shareholder Representative may be filled by the remaining Shareholder Representative, if any, subject to the right of holders representing a majority of the outstanding Company Shares immediately prior to the Effective Time to replace any Shareholder Representative so appointed. No bond shall be required of the Shareholder Representative. Notices or communications to or from the Shareholder Representative shall constitute notice to or from each of the holders of Company Shares. The Shareholder Representative shall not be liable to any Shareholder or other Person for any action taken, or declined to be taken, in good faith and in the exercise of reasonable judgment. (b) A decision, act, consent or instruction of the Shareholder Representative (acting in its capacity as the Shareholder Representative) shall constitute a decision of all the holders of Company Shares and shall be final, binding and conclusive upon each of such holders, and the Surviving Corporation and Parent may rely upon any such decision, act, consent or instruction of the Shareholder Representative as being the decision, act, consent or instruction of each such holder of Company Shares. (c) $250,000 from the aggregate Cash Consideration Per Share shall be placed by Parent at Closing into an escrow account (the "Shareholder Representative Holdback Account") with Park Cities Bank, Dallas, Texas (the "Holdback Escrow Agent"), which amount shall be made available for use by the Shareholder Representative for the costs and expenses, including, without limitation, the costs of the Holdback Escrow Agent and legal fees, incu...
Shareholder Representative. The Shareholders hereby irrevocably designate and appoint ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ & Associates, ▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, as their agent and attorney in fact (the "Shareholders' Representative") with full power and authority until the Closing to execute, deliver, and receive on their behalf all notices, requests, and other communications hereunder; to fix and alter on their behalf the date, time, and place of the Closing; to waive, amend, or modify any provisions of this Agreement, and to take such other action on their behalf in connection with this Agreement, the Closing, and the transactions contemplated hereby as such agent or agents deem appropriate; provided, however, that no such waiver, amendment, or modification may be made if it would decrease the number of shares to be issued to the Shareholders hereunder or increase the extent of their obligation to indemnify Reorganization hereunder.
Shareholder Representative. 14.13.1 The Acquiror shall be entitled to deal exclusively with __________ (the “Representative”) as the sole and exclusive representative and agent of the Shareholder and CMN Management in respect of all matters arising under or pertaining to this Agreement, unless and until the Acquiror receives notice to the contrary as provided in Section 14.13.2 below. Without limiting the foregoing, (a) any notice, communication, demand, claim, action or proceeding required or permitted hereunder may be delivered by the Acquiror to, or brought by the Acquiror against, the Representative in its capacity as agent and representative of the Shareholder and CMN Management with the same effect, and which shall be binding to the same degree, as if delivered to, or brought against, the Shareholder and CMN Management individually; (b) any settlement or other agreement of the Acquiror with the Shareholder and CMN Management in its capacity as agent and representative of the Shareholder and CMN Management in respect of all matters arising under or pertaining to this Agreement shall have the same effect, and be binding upon, the Shareholder and CMN Management to the same degree as if made with the Shareholder and CMN Management individually; and (c) except as provided in Section 14.13.2, the Acquiror shall not be required to recognize or respond to, and shall not be bound by, any notice, communication, demand, claim, action or proceeding delivered to or brought against the Acquiror by the Shareholder and CMN Management in respect of all matters arising under or pertaining to this Agreement except through the Representative in its capacity as agent and representative of the Shareholder. 14.13.2 The Shareholder and CMN Management by notice in writing to the Acquiror signed by each of them or their legal representative may designate another Person to act as representative and agent as provided in Section 14.13.1 above.
Shareholder Representative. (a) Each Shareholder hereby constitutes and appoints S▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as its agent and true and lawful attorney-in-fact (the “Shareholder Representative”), with full power and authority in the name of and for and on behalf of such Shareholder, to serve as the Shareholder Representative under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, and to exercise the power and authority to act on behalf of, and in the name of, such Shareholder with respect to all matters relating to this Agreement or such other agreements, and the transactions contemplated hereunder or thereunder (including the execution and delivery of the Escrow Agreement on behalf of the Shareholders). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Shareholder Representative is hereby granted the power and authority by each Shareholder to negotiate and enter into amendments to this Agreement and the other agreements contemplated hereby for himself and on behalf of the Shareholder, to act on each Shareholder’s behalf in any dispute, litigation or arbitration involving this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents or such other agreements or any document delivered to the Shareholder Representative in such capacity pursuant hereto or thereto, to entering into any documents required or permitted and contesting and settling any and all claims for indemnification under Article 10, to authorize the release of the Shareholder Representative Fund Amount or otherwise control the Shareholder Representative Fund Amount and to do or refrain from doing all such further acts and things, and execute all such documents, as the Shareholder Representative shall deem necessary or appropriate in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. (b) All decisions, acts, consents or instructions by the Shareholder Representative hereunder shall constitute a decision of the Shareholders and shall be final, binding and conclusive upon the Shareholders, and no Shareholder shall have the right to object, dissent, protest or otherwise contest the same. The Shareholder Representative shall not be liable for any act done or omitted hereunder in connection with the acceptance, performance, or administration of his duties hereunder, except with respect to his own actual fraud or bad faith, and for this purpose any act done or omitted pursuant to the advice of counsel shall be conclusive evidence of the absence of fraud and bad faith. The Shareholders shall jointly and severally indemnify the Shareholder Representa...
Shareholder Representative. Section 10.8.1 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ is hereby appointed and constituted the “Shareholder Representative” under this Agreement, and as such shall serve as agent for and have all powers as attorney-in-fact of each Holder, for and on behalf of each Holder, to take the following actions in connection with the negotiation, settlement and compromise of indemnification claims pursuant to Article 10 of this Agreement and the release of the Holdback Amount in connection therewith: to give and receive notices of communications; to agree to, negotiate or enter into settlements and compromises of, and institute litigation and comply with orders of courts with respect to any disputes involving any claims made by Buyer or the Holders under this Agreement; to sign receipts, consents or other documents to effect any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements; and to take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of the Shareholder Representative in connection with the foregoing. Section 10.8.2 If the Shareholder Representative elects to resign as Shareholder Representative for any reason, the Shareholder Representative shall notify Buyer of his or her intent to resign, and the Holders shall, by written notice to Buyer, appoint a successor Shareholder Representative within five (5) Business Days thereafter. Section 10.8.3 Notice or communications to or from the Shareholder Representative pursuant to this Section 10.8 shall constitute notice to or from each of the Holders. Section 10.8.4 A decision, act, consent or instruction of the Shareholder Representative pursuant to this Section 10.8 shall constitute a decision, act, consent or instruction of each and all of the Holders, and shall be final, binding and conclusive upon each and all of the Holders, and Buyer shall be entitled to rely upon any decision, act, consent or instruction of the Shareholder Representative as being the decision, act, consent or instruction of each and all of the Holders, and Buyer shall be relieved from any liability to any Person for any acts done by it in accordance with such decision, act, consent or instruction. The Shareholder Representative shall have reasonable access to information about the Surviving Corporation and Buyer and the reasonable assistance of the Surviving Corporation’s and Buyer’s officers and employees for purposes of performing his duties and exercising his rights under this Article 10, provided that the Shareholder Representative ...