Common use of Adjustments to Purchase Price Clause in Contracts

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Common Stock (or other securities, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Common Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Common Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Common Stock or convertible securities at less than the then Current Market Price of the Common Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Common Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends or dividends payable in the Common Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. New York, New York time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.005 per Right (the “Redemption Price”). The decision to redeem shall require the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of the event set forth under the heading “Exercise of Rights for Common Stock of the Company” above, the Board of Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become null and void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other assets deemed to have the same value as one share of Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised or exchanged for Common Stock, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (National Fuel Gas Co), Rights Agreement (National Fuel Gas Co), Rights Agreement (National Fuel Gas Co)

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Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Stock (or Common Stock (or other securities, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend of shares on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Common Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Common Preferred Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Common Preferred Stock or convertible securities at less than the then Current Market Price current market price of the Common Preferred Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Common Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends or dividends payable in the Common Preferred Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. Redemption and Exchange of Rights REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. New York, New York Akron time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.005 .001 per Right (the "Redemption Price"). The Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, the decision to redeem shall require the affirmative vote concurrence of three-fourths a majority of the entire Board of Independent Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the RightsRights with, if required, the concurrence of the Independent Directors, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of any of the event events set forth under the heading "Exercise of Rights for shares of the Common Stock of the Company" above, the Board of Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, Directors may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become null and void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of the Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other assets property deemed to have the same value as one share of the Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised or exchanged for Common Stockexercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder shareholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co /Oh/), Rights Agreement (Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co /Oh/), Rights Agreement (Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co /Oh/)

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Stock (or Common Stock (or other securities, as the case may be) issuable issuable, upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, of the Common Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Common Preferred Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Common Preferred Stock or convertible securities at less than the then Current Market Price current market price of the Common Preferred Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Common Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends out of earnings or retained earnings or dividends payable in the Common Preferred Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or and (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued (other than fractional shares which are integral multiples of one one-thousandth of a share of Preferred Stock) and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Preferred Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. New York, New York City time on the tenth calendar day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.005 .001 per Right (the "Redemption Price"). The decision to redeem shall require the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of the event set forth under the heading "Exercise of Rights for Common Stock of the Company" above, the Board of Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, Directors may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an the Acquiring Person, Person which shall have become null and void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash Stock (or other assets deemed to have a fraction of a share of Preferred Stock having the same value as one share of Common Stock, market value) per Right, Right (subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised or exchanged for Common Stock, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph).

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Lydall Inc /De/), Rights Agreement (Engelhard Corp), Rights Agreement (Engelhard Corp)

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Common Stock (or other securities, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Common Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Common Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Common Stock or convertible securities at less than the then Current Market Price of the Common Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Common Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends or dividends payable in the Common Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. New YorkBuffalo, New York time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.005 per Right (the “Redemption Price”). The decision to redeem shall require the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of the event set forth under the heading “Exercise of Rights for Common Stock of the Company” above, the Board of Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become null and void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other assets deemed to have the same value as one share of Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised or exchanged for Common Stock, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (National Fuel Gas Co), Rights Agreement (National Fuel Gas Co)

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Common Series A Preferred Stock (or other securitiessecurities or property) issuable, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Common Series A Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Common Series A Preferred Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Common Series A Preferred Stock or convertible securities at less than the then Current Market Price current market price of the Common Series A Preferred Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Common Series A Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends or and dividends payable in the Common Series A Preferred Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior The number of Rights and number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock issuable upon the exercise of each Right are also subject to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate adjustment in the circumstances in lieu event of any adjustment otherwise required by a stock split, combination or stock dividend on the foregoingCommon Stock. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such of the Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Series A Preferred Stock will be issued (other than fractions that are integral multiples of one one-hundredth of a share of Series A Preferred Stock, which may, upon the election of the Company, be evidenced by depositary receipts), and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Series A Preferred Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. New York, New York time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.005 per Right (the “Redemption Price”). The decision to redeem shall require the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of the event set forth under the heading “Exercise of Rights for Common Stock of the Company” above, the Board of Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become null and void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other assets deemed to have the same value as one share of Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised or exchanged for Common Stock, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Rights Agreement (Kuhlman Corp), Rights Agreement (Kuhlman Corp)

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Stock (or Class A Common Stock (or other securities, as the case may be) issuable issuable, upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination com- bination or reclassification of, of the Common Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Common Preferred Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Common Preferred Stock or convertible securities at less than the then Current Market Price current market price of the Common Preferred Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Common Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends out of earnings or retained earnings or dividends payable in the Common Preferred Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or and (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued (other than fractional shares which are integral multiples of one one-thousandth of a share of Preferred Stock) and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Preferred Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. Redemption and Exchange of Rights --------------------------------- At any time after the occurrence of the event set forth under the heading "Exercise of Rights for Common Stock of the Company" above, the Board of Directors (with the concurrence of a majority of the Independent Directors (as defined below)) may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by the Acquiring Person which shall have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Class A Common Stock (or a fraction of a share of Preferred Stock having the same market value) per Right (subject to adjustment). At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. New York, New York City time on the tenth calendar day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.005 .001 per Right (the "Redemption Price"). The decision to redeem shall require the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of the event set forth under the heading “Exercise of Rights for Common Stock of the Company” above, the Board of Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become null and void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other assets deemed to have the same value as one share of Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised or exchanged for Common Stock, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Rights Agreement (Lexmark International Inc /Ky/)

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Common Stock (or other securities, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Common Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Common Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Common Stock or convertible securities at less than the then Current Market Price of the Common Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Common Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends or dividends payable in the Common Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. Redemption and Exchange of Rights _____________________________ At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. New YorkBuffalo, New York time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.005 .01 per Right (the "Redemption Price"). The decision to redeem shall require the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of the event set forth under the heading "Exercise of Rights for Common Stock of the Company" above, the Board of Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become null and void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other assets deemed to have the same value as one share of Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised or exchanged for Common Stock, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph. Amendments to Terms of the Rights _____________________________ Any of the provisions of the Rights Agreement may be amended by the Board of Directors of the Company without the consent of the holders of the Rights prior to the Distribution Date; provided that any such amendment is approved by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors. Thereafter, the provisions of the Rights Agreement may be amended by the Board of Directors, acting by a like three-fourths vote, in order to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, or to make changes which do not adversely affect the interests of holders of Rights (excluding the interest of any Acquiring Person); provided, however, that no supplement or amendment may be made on or after the Distribution Date which changes those provisions relating to the principal economic terms of the Rights. The Board of Directors may also, by a like three-fourths vote, extend the redemption period for up to an additional 20 days. A copy of the Rights Agreement has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to a Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated June 12, 1996. A copy of the Rights Agreement is available free of charge from the Company. This summary description of the Rights does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Rights Agreement, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

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Samples: Rights Agreement (National Fuel Gas Co)

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Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Common Stock (Preferred Shares or other securitiessecurities or property issuable, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Common StockPreferred Shares, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Common Stock Preferred Shares of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Common Stock Preferred Shares or convertible securities at less than the then Current Market Price current market price of the Common Stock Preferred Shares, or (iii) upon in case the distribution Company shall fix a record date to distribute to all holders of the Common Stock of Preferred Shares evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding other than a regular periodic cash dividends dividend or dividends payable in the Common StockPreferred Shares) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior The number of Rights and number of Preferred Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Right are also subject to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate adjustment in the circumstances in lieu event of any adjustment otherwise required by a stock split, combination or stock dividend on the foregoingCommon Shares. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in of such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock Preferred Shares will be issued and, and in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Stock Preferred Shares on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. New Yorkthe acquisition by a person or group of affiliated or associated persons of beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the outstanding Common Shares, New York time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, Board of Directors of the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.005 .001 per Right (the "Redemption Price"). The decision to redeem shall require , payable in cash, Common Shares or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors. The redemption of the Rights may be effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. Immediately upon redemption of the action Rights, the Rights will terminate and the only privilege of the Rights holders will be to receive the $.001 redemption price. The date on which Rights are redeemed is referred to herein as the "Redemption Date". At any time after the acquisition by any person or group of affiliated or associated persons of beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the outstanding Common Shares, the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights, may cause the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of the event set forth under the heading “Exercise of Rights for Common Stock of the Company” above, the Board of Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, such person or group which will have become null and void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other assets deemed to have the same value as one share of Common Stock, Share per Right, subject appropriately adjusted to adjustmentreflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any person together with all affiliates and associates of such person, becomes the beneficial owner of 50% or more of the Common Shares then outstanding. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the exchange of any Rights, the right to exercise such Rights shall terminate and the only right thereafter of a holder of such Right shall be to receive the number of Common Shares equal to the number of such Rights held by such holder multiplied by the Exchange Ratio. In connection with this exchange provision, the Company shall not be required to issue fractions of Common Shares or certificates evidencing fractional Common Shares and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment will be made based on the market price of the Preferred Shares on the last trading day prior to the date of exercise. Until a Right is exercised or exchanged for Common Stockexercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder shareholder of the Company, other than rights resulting from such holder's ownership of Common Shares, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders shareholders or to the Company, stockholders shareholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock Shares (or other consideration consideration) of the Company or for the common stock of the Acquiring Person acquiring company as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph.

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Samples: Rights Agreement (Chartwell Re Corp)

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Common Stock (or other securities, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Common Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Common Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Common Stock or convertible securities at less than the then Current Market Price of the Common Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Common Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends or dividends payable in the Common Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. New York, New York time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.005 per Right (the “Redemption Price”). The decision to redeem shall require the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of the event set forth under the heading “Exercise of Rights for Common Stock of the Company” above, the Board of Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become null and void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other assets deemed to have the same value as one share of Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised or exchanged for Common Stock, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph.

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Samples: Rights Agreement (National Fuel Gas Co)

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Common Preferred Stock (or other securitiessecurities or property issuable, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Common Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to if holders of the Common Preferred Stock of are granted certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Common Preferred Stock or convertible securities at less than the then Current Market Price current market price of the Common Stock Preferred Stock, or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Common Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic quarterly cash dividends or dividends payable in the Common Stockdividends) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of amount to at least 1% in such of the Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Preferred Stock on the last trading date prior to before the date of exercise. Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. New York, New York time on REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS On or before the tenth calendar day following the Shares Stock Acquisition DateDate (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company), the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.005 .01 per Right (payable in cash, Common Stock or other consideration deemed appropriate by the “Redemption Price”Board of Directors). The decision to redeem shall require after a Person becomes an Acquiring Person requires the affirmative vote concurrence of three-fourths a majority of the entire Continuing Directors. The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of DirectorsDirectors of the Company in its sole discretion may establish. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering redemption of the Company electing to redeem the Rights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise Rights the Rights will terminate and the only remaining right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of the event set forth under the heading “Exercise of Rights for Common Stock of the Company” above, the Board of Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become null and void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other assets deemed to have the same value as one share of Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised or exchanged for Common Stock, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph$.01 redemption price.

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Samples: Rights Agreement (Steel Technologies Inc)

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Stock (or Common Stock (or other securities, as the case may be) issuable issuable, upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, of the Common Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Common Preferred Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Common Preferred Stock or convertible securities at less than the then Current Market Price current market price of the Common Preferred Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Common Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends out of earnings or retained earnings or dividends payable in the Common Preferred Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or and (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued (other than fractional shares which are integral multiples of one one-thousandth of a share of Preferred Stock) and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Preferred Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. New York, New York City time on the tenth calendar day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.005 .001 per Right (the “Redemption Price”). The decision to redeem shall require the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of the event set forth under the heading “Exercise of Rights for Common Stock of the Company” above, the Board of Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, Directors may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an the Acquiring Person, Person which shall have become null and void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash Stock (or other assets deemed to have a fraction of a share of Preferred Stock having the same value as one share of Common Stock, market value) per Right, Right (subject to adjustment). Until a Right is exercised or exchanged for Common Stockexchanged, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph.

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Samples: Rights Agreement (Lydall Inc /De/)

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