The agreement is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the expiration of U.S. antitrust waiting periods and
shareholder approval of both companies.
SAP's subsidiary, SAP America, Inc., is offering $ 45 per share for the platform, and plans to close the deal during the third quarter, pending Ariba
shareholder approval of the sale.
Following
shareholder approval of the Plan and the filing of articles of dissolution, the Company would delist its common stock from NASDAQ.
As previously disclosed on October 23, 2009, in conjunction with the sale of a substantial portion of the assets of D.A.W., Inc. («DAW»), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nyer Medical Group, Inc. («Nyer»), to Walgreen Easter Co. (the «WAG Transaction) and the sale of the stock of DAW to certain management investors (the «DAW Stock Transaction»), the Board of Directors of Nyer approved the liquidation and dissolution of Nyer pursuant to a Plan of Dissolution (the «Plan of Dissolution»), subject to obtaining
shareholder approval of the WAG Transaction, the DAW Stock Transaction, and the Plan of Dissolution (the «Transactions»).
Alignvest Acquisition Corporation Announces
Shareholder Approval Of Qualifying Transaction With Trilogy International Partners LLC
Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain
shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.
CVS Health and Aetna have each scheduled shareholder meetings on March 20 seek
shareholder approval of the deal.
Consultants are now accountable directly to compensation committees, not the CEO, to recommend to
shareholders the approval of executive compensation.
Not exact matches
Under the proposed demerger, which is subject to regulatory
approval and a
shareholder vote in the first half
of 2015, he said there would be benefits for both companies and all
shareholders.
Nadella's pay package, which will be up for
approval by
shareholders, includes about $ 65 million in restricted stock on top
of his annual salary.
Liberty Resources is ticking the remaining boxes on its list
of requirements to be met for its proposed acquisition
of Cirrus Networks, with an independent expert giving the transaction its stamp
of approval today, ahead
of a
shareholders meeting next month.
A committee
of the independent members
of the board
of directors has been established to review the offer, which would require
approval by a majority
of the minority
shareholders of Sun - Rype.
An alternative would have been to make the merger subject to
approval by a majority
of their minority
shareholders.
In the olden days, if a company wanted to merge, it needed the
approval of 100 %
of its
shareholders.
Noble has won the backing
of its senior creditors, but also needs
approval from a majority
of its
shareholders at a special general meeting, for which a date has not been announced.
The MTG deal, conditional upon
approval of TDC
shareholders, had already been...
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt
of certain regulatory
approvals and receipt
of a majority
of Popeyes shares on a fully diluted basis in a tender offer to Popeyes»
shareholders.
The company is headlined by Alan Stein and Jon Taylor, both
of whom will join the Azonto board as Managing Director and Technical Director after Azonto receives
shareholder approval to change its name to Calima Energy.
And it shows Harris and two other directors — Louis Lataif and Donald Resnick — were named to the board with the
approval of less than 40 %
of the eligible voting
shareholders.
The MTG deal, conditional upon
approval of TDC
shareholders, was...
The deal, which requires the
approval of shareholders, will be voted on in a special meeting next month.
Its board
of directors is supporting the Loblaw takeover bid but the deal requires
approval from at least two - thirds
of the votes cast by QHR
shareholders at a special meeting to be held in October.
It plans a special
shareholder meeting to get
approval for a reverse stock split that would aim to exchange outstanding shares for a smaller number
of consolidated shares, with a price in the range
of C$ 10 to $ 20 each.
The growing opposition from major
shareholders could be a big problem for Dell because in order for the company to go private, he needs the
approval of the majority
of shareholders, excluding his stake in the company.
Buffett can influence a stock price or even the makeup
of a broader
shareholder base by putting his stamp
of approval on a company, or removing it.
The acquisition, which still needs
shareholder and regulatory
approval, is slated to close in the first quarter
of 2013.
He then sued the company for «Proposal 2» in Apple's proxy statement, which essentially only allows Apple to issue preferred stock with the
approval of shareholders.
Meanwhile, Metcash has gained
shareholder approval for the buy - out
of its South African parent, 52 per cent
shareholder, Metoz.
As Weston holds approximately 63 %
of Loblaw's common shares, Loblaw expects that the TSX will accept Weston's agreement to support the transaction as evidence
of shareholder approval and not require Loblaw to hold a
shareholder meeting.
In addition to
shareholder and court
approvals, the transaction is subject to compliance with the Competition Act and certain other closing conditions customary in transactions
of this nature.
Under applicable TSX rules, the transaction also requires the
approval of Loblaw
shareholders by majority vote, as the number
of Loblaw common shares to be issued in the transaction exceeds 25 %
of the total number
of outstanding Loblaw common shares.
We note that, in accordance with Rule 14 (a)-6 (a), Apple was not required to file preliminary proxy materials with the Commission because the matters to be acted on at the meeting are limited to (1) the election
of directors, (2) the ratification
of accountants, (3) a vote on an advisory resolution to approve executive compensation, (4) the
approval of the Plan described above, which is a «plan» as defined in paragraph (a)(6)(ii)
of Item 402
of Regulation S - K, and (5)
shareholder proposals pursuant to Rule 14a - 8.
For example, the expected timing and likelihood
of completion
of the proposed merger, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions
of any required governmental and regulatory
approvals of the proposed merger that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties to abandon the transaction, the ability to successfully integrate the businesses, the occurrence
of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination
of the merger agreement, the possibility that Kraft
shareholders may not approve the merger agreement, the risk that the parties may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the proposed transaction in a timely manner or at all, risks related to disruption
of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction, the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price
of Kraft's common stock, and the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability
of Kraft and Heinz to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and businesses generally, problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses
of the companies, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, the combined company may be unable to achieve cost - cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected to achieve those synergies, and other factors.
Approval of the amended and restated Apple Inc. 2014 Employee Stock Plan B
Shareholder Proposals — The Board
of Directors recommends a vote AGAINST Proposals 5, 6, 7 and 8.
The deal requires
approval by Pou Sheng's independent
shareholders, who own 37.2 percent in total, and could be vetoed if one - tenth
of these investors votes against.
The Barangaroo project has been a drawn - out planning and
approval process for Crown, which has contributed to a delay
of about 18 months to the development Mr Packer has called his biggest priority and one he hopes will improve the performance
of its Australian business as part
of a unique three - way split
of Crown designed to drive stronger
shareholder returns.
The offer puts the price
of each SolarCity share at $ 26.50 to $ 28.50, but it will require
approval from
shareholders.
The separation, which does not require a
shareholder vote, remains subject to market conditions, customary regulatory
approvals, an affirmative ruling from the US Internal Revenue Service, the execution
of separation and intercompany agreements, and final board
approval.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact
of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits
of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level
of government regulation over our business and the potential effects
of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome
of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security
of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts
of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain
shareholder or regulatory
approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits
of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory
approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration
of the businesses
of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion
of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency
of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability
of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result
of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.express-scripts.com.
By the end
of 2018, the newly named Arq Group (the name change is pending
shareholder approval on May 28) will also have grown its workforce from only 70 people four years ago to 1100.
The affirmative vote
of the holders
of a majority
of the Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the proposal at issue is required for: (i) the ratification
of the appointment
of E&Y as Walmart's independent accountants for fiscal 2014; (ii) the adoption
of a non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation
of the company's NEOs; (iii) the
approval of the Management Incentive Plan, as amended; and (iv) the adoption
of each
of the
shareholder proposals.
Unless you indicate otherwise, the persons named as proxies on the proxy card will vote your Shares: FOR the election
of each
of the nominees for director named in this proxy statement; FOR the ratification
of E&Y as Walmart's independent accountants for fiscal 2014; FOR the non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation
of the company's NEOs; FOR the
approval of the Management Incentive Plan, as amended; and AGAINST each
of the
shareholder proposals appearing in this proxy statement.
Furthermore, the rules governing companies listed on the NYSE and incorporated under Delaware law require us to submit certain matters to a vote
of shareholders for
approval, such as mergers, large share issuances or similar transactions, and the
approval of equity - based compensation plans.
In addition, Tesla said that any deal would be subject to
approval by a majority
of its disinterested
shareholders.
As described below, our company's practice is to submit the MIP for
shareholder approval at least every five years in order to comply with Section 162 (m)
of the Internal Revenue Code.
Shares that are properly voted by the Internet or telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence
of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election
of each
of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification
of the appointment
of our independent auditors; «FOR»
approval, on an advisory basis,
of our executive compensation as described in this Proxy Statement; and «AGAINST» the
shareholder proposal.
Under the NYSE rules for member organizations: (i) the election
of directors; (ii) the non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation
of the company's NEOs; (iii) the
approval of the Stock Incentive Plan
of 2015; and (iv) each
of the
shareholder proposals described in this proxy statement are not matters on which a broker may vote without your instructions.
Shares
of First Cobalt have doubled in value since the company received
shareholder approval for a three - way merger
At any meeting at which a quorum has been established, the affirmative vote
of the holders
of a majority
of the Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the proposal at issue is required for: (i) the ratification
of the appointment
of EY as Walmart's independent accountants for fiscal 2016; (ii) the adoption
of a non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation
of the company's NEOs; (iii) the
approval of the Stock Incentive Plan
of 2015; and (iv) the adoption
of each
of the
shareholder proposals.
On Wednesday, Chancellor Leo Strine
of Chancery Court gave companies a powerful incentive to build both independent board review and minority
shareholder approval into the going - private process, writing new law that should boost
shareholder protections.