Definitions Clause Example with 299 Variations from Business Contracts
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Definitions. The terms that follow, when used in this Agreement, shall have the meanings indicated. "Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Base Prospectus" shall mean the base prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above contained in the Registration Statement at the Execution Time. "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust com...panies are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York City. "Commission" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Disclosure Package" shall mean (i) the Base Prospectus, (ii) the Preliminary Prospectus used most recently prior to the Execution Time, (iii) the Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses, if any, identified in Schedule III hereto, and (iv) any other Free Writing Prospectus that the parties hereto shall hereafter expressly agree in writing to treat as part of the Disclosure Package. 28 "Effective Date" shall mean each date and time that the Registration Statement, any post-effective amendment or amendments thereto and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement became or becomes effective. "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Execution Time" shall mean the date and time that this Agreement is executed and delivered by the parties hereto. "Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean a free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 405. "Final Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus supplement relating to the Securities that was first filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) after the Execution Time, together with the Base Prospectus. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean an issuer free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 433. "Preliminary Prospectus" shall mean any preliminary prospectus supplement to the Base Prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above which is relating to the Securities and used prior to the filing of the Final Prospectus, together with the Base Prospectus. "Registration Statement" shall mean the registration statement referred to in paragraph 1(a) above, including exhibits and financial statements and any prospectus supplement relating to the Securities that is filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) and deemed part of such registration statement pursuant to Rule 430B, as amended on each Effective Date and, in the event any post-effective amendment thereto becomes effective prior to the Closing Date, shall also mean such registration statement as so amended, in each case including any SEC Reports incorporated therein. "Rule 158", "Rule 163", "Rule 164", "Rule 172", "Rule 405", "Rule 415", "Rule 424", "Rule 430B" and "Rule 433" refer to such rules under the Act. "Rule 462(b) Registration Statement" shall mean a registration statement and any amendments thereto filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) relating to the offering covered by the registration statement referred to in Section 1(a) hereof. If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our agreement, please sign and return to us the enclosed duplicate hereof, whereupon this letter and your acceptance shall represent a binding agreement among the Company and the several Underwriters.View More
Variations of a "Definitions" Clause from Business Contracts
Definitions. The terms that follow, when As used in this Agreement, shall the following terms have the respective meanings indicated. "Act" shall mean set forth below: "Applicable Time" means (i) each Representation Date, (ii) the Securities Act time of 1933, as amended, each sale of any Placement Shares pursuant to this Agreement and the rules and regulations (iii) each Settlement Date. "Governmental Authority" means (i) any federal, provincial, state, local, municipal, national or international government ...or governmental authority, regulatory or administrative agency, governmental commission, department, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, court, tribunal, arbitrator or arbitral body (public or private); (ii) any self-regulatory organization; or (iii) any political subdivision of any of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Base Prospectus" shall mean the base prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above contained in the Registration Statement at the Execution Time. "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York City. "Commission" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Disclosure Package" shall mean (i) the Base Prospectus, (ii) the Preliminary Prospectus used most recently prior to the Execution Time, (iii) the Issuer foregoing. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses, if any, identified in Schedule III hereto, and (iv) Prospectus" means any other Free Writing Prospectus that the parties hereto shall hereafter expressly agree in writing to treat as part of the Disclosure Package. 28 "Effective Date" shall mean each date and time that the Registration Statement, any post-effective amendment or amendments thereto and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement became or becomes effective. "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Execution Time" shall mean the date and time that this Agreement is executed and delivered by the parties hereto. "Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean a "issuer free writing prospectus, prospectus," as defined in Rule 405. "Final Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus supplement 433, relating to the Securities Placement Shares that was first filed pursuant (1) is required to Rule 424(b) after the Execution Time, together with the Base Prospectus. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean an issuer free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 433. "Preliminary Prospectus" shall mean any preliminary prospectus supplement to the Base Prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above which is relating to the Securities and used prior to the filing of the Final Prospectus, together with the Base Prospectus. "Registration Statement" shall mean the registration statement referred to in paragraph 1(a) above, including exhibits and financial statements and any prospectus supplement relating to the Securities that is be filed with the Commission by the Company, (2) is a "road show" that is a "written communication" within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) whether or not required to be filed with the Commission, or (3) is exempt from filing pursuant to Rule 424(b) and deemed part 433(d)(5)(i) because it contains a description of such registration statement the Placement Shares or of the offering that does not reflect the final terms, in each case in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company's records pursuant to Rule 430B, as amended on each Effective Date and, in 433(g) under the event any post-effective amendment thereto becomes effective prior to the Closing Date, shall also mean such registration statement as so amended, in each case including any SEC Reports incorporated therein. Securities Act Regulations. -38- "Rule 158", 164," "Rule 163", 172," "Rule 164", 405," "Rule 172", 415," "Rule 405", 424," "Rule 415", 424(b)," "Rule 424", "Rule 430B" 430B," and "Rule 433" refer to such rules under the Act. "Rule 462(b) Securities Act Regulations. All references in this Agreement to financial statements and schedules and other information that is "contained," "included" or "stated" in the Registration Statement" Statement or the Prospectus (and all other references of like import) shall be deemed to mean a registration statement and include all such financial statements and schedules and other information that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be. All references in this Agreement to the Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any amendments thereto amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing shall be deemed to include the copy filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; all references in this Agreement to any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus (other than any Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses that, pursuant to Rule 462(b) relating 433, are not required to be filed with the Commission) shall be deemed to include the copy thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; and all references in this Agreement to "supplements" to the offering covered Prospectus shall include, without limitation, any supplements, "wrappers" or similar materials prepared in connection with any offering, sale or private placement of any Placement Shares by the registration statement referred to in Section 1(a) hereof. If Agent outside of the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our agreement, please sign and return to us the enclosed duplicate hereof, whereupon this letter and your acceptance shall represent a binding agreement among the Company and the several Underwriters. United States. View More
Definitions. The terms that follow, when As used in this Agreement, shall the following terms have the respective meanings indicated. "Act" shall mean set forth below: "Applicable Time" means (i) each Representation Date, (ii) the Securities Act time of 1933, as amended, each sale of any Placement Shares pursuant to this Agreement and the rules and regulations (iii) each Settlement Date. "Governmental Authority" means (i) any federal, provincial, state, local, municipal, national or international government ...or governmental authority, regulatory or administrative agency, governmental commission, department, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, court, tribunal, arbitrator or arbitral body (public or private); (ii) any self-regulatory organization; or (iii) any political subdivision of any of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Base Prospectus" shall mean the base prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above contained in the Registration Statement at the Execution Time. "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York City. "Commission" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Disclosure Package" shall mean (i) the Base Prospectus, (ii) the Preliminary Prospectus used most recently prior to the Execution Time, (iii) the Issuer foregoing. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses, if any, identified in Schedule III hereto, and (iv) Prospectus" means any other Free Writing Prospectus that the parties hereto shall hereafter expressly agree in writing to treat as part of the Disclosure Package. 28 "Effective Date" shall mean each date and time that the Registration Statement, any post-effective amendment or amendments thereto and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement became or becomes effective. "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Execution Time" shall mean the date and time that this Agreement is executed and delivered by the parties hereto. "Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean a "issuer free writing prospectus, prospectus," as defined in Rule 405. "Final Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus supplement 433, relating to the Securities Placement Shares that was first filed pursuant (1) is required to Rule 424(b) after the Execution Time, together with the Base Prospectus. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean an issuer free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 433. "Preliminary Prospectus" shall mean any preliminary prospectus supplement to the Base Prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above which is relating to the Securities and used prior to the filing of the Final Prospectus, together with the Base Prospectus. "Registration Statement" shall mean the registration statement referred to in paragraph 1(a) above, including exhibits and financial statements and any prospectus supplement relating to the Securities that is be filed with the Commission by the Company, (2) is a "road show" that is a "written communication" within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) whether or not required to be filed with the Commission, or (3) is exempt from filing pursuant to Rule 424(b) and deemed part 433(d)(5)(i) because it contains a description of such registration statement the Placement Shares or of the offering that does not reflect the final terms, in each case in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company's records pursuant to Rule 430B, as amended on each Effective Date and, in 433(g) under the event any post-effective amendment thereto becomes effective prior to the Closing Date, shall also mean such registration statement as so amended, in each case including any SEC Reports incorporated therein. Securities Act Regulations. 37 "Rule 158", 164," "Rule 163", 172," "Rule 164", 405," "Rule 172", 415," "Rule 405", 424," "Rule 415", 424(b)," "Rule 424", "Rule 430B" 430B," and "Rule 433" refer to such rules under the Act. "Rule 462(b) Securities Act Regulations. All references in this Agreement to financial statements and schedules and other information that is "contained," "included" or "stated" in the Registration Statement" Statement or the Prospectus (and all other references of like import) shall be deemed to mean a registration statement and include all such financial statements and schedules and other information that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be. All references in this Agreement to the Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any amendments thereto amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing shall be deemed to include the copy filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; all references in this Agreement to any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus (other than any Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses that, pursuant to Rule 462(b) relating 433, are not required to be filed with the Commission) shall be deemed to include the copy thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; and all references in this Agreement to "supplements" to the offering covered Prospectus shall include, without limitation, any supplements, "wrappers" or similar materials prepared in connection with any offering, sale or private placement of any Placement Shares by the registration statement referred to in Section 1(a) hereof. If Agent outside of the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our agreement, please sign and return to us the enclosed duplicate hereof, whereupon this letter and your acceptance shall represent a binding agreement among the Company and the several Underwriters. United States. View More
Definitions. The terms that follow, when As used in this Agreement, shall the following terms have the respective meanings indicated. "Act" shall mean set forth below: "Applicable Time" means (i) each Representation Date and (ii) the Securities Act time of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations each sale of any Placement Shares pursuant to this Agreement. "Governmental Authority" means (i) any federal, provincial, state, local, municipal, national or international government or governmental authorit...y, regulatory or administrative agency, governmental commission, department, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, court, tribunal, arbitrator or arbitral body (public or private); (ii) any self-regulatory organization; or (iii) any political subdivision of any of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Base Prospectus" shall mean the base prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above contained in the Registration Statement at the Execution Time. "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York City. "Commission" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Disclosure Package" shall mean (i) the Base Prospectus, (ii) the Preliminary Prospectus used most recently prior to the Execution Time, (iii) the Issuer foregoing. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses, if any, identified in Schedule III hereto, and (iv) Prospectus" means any other Free Writing Prospectus that the parties hereto shall hereafter expressly agree in writing to treat as part of the Disclosure Package. 28 "Effective Date" shall mean each date and time that the Registration Statement, any post-effective amendment or amendments thereto and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement became or becomes effective. "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Execution Time" shall mean the date and time that this Agreement is executed and delivered by the parties hereto. "Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean a "issuer free writing prospectus, prospectus," as defined in Rule 405. "Final Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus supplement 433, relating to the Securities Placement Shares that was first filed pursuant (1) is required to Rule 424(b) after the Execution Time, together with the Base Prospectus. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean an issuer free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 433. "Preliminary Prospectus" shall mean any preliminary prospectus supplement to the Base Prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above which is relating to the Securities and used prior to the filing of the Final Prospectus, together with the Base Prospectus. "Registration Statement" shall mean the registration statement referred to in paragraph 1(a) above, including exhibits and financial statements and any prospectus supplement relating to the Securities that is be filed with the Commission by the Company, (2) is a "road show" that is a "written communication" within the -36- meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) whether or not required to be filed with the Commission, or (3) is exempt from filing pursuant to Rule 424(b) and deemed part 433(d)(5)(i) because it contains a description of such registration statement the Placement Shares or of the offering that does not reflect the final terms, in each case in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company's records pursuant to Rule 430B, as amended on each Effective Date and, in 433(g) under the event any post-effective amendment thereto becomes effective prior to the Closing Date, shall also mean such registration statement as so amended, in each case including any SEC Reports incorporated therein. Securities Act Regulations. "Rule 158", 164," "Rule 163", 172," "Rule 164", 405," "Rule 172", 415," "Rule 405", 424," "Rule 415", 424(b)," "Rule 424", "Rule 430B" 430B," and "Rule 433" refer to such rules under the Act. "Rule 462(b) Securities Act Regulations. All references in this Agreement to financial statements and schedules and other information that is "contained," "included" or "stated" in the Registration Statement" Statement or the Prospectus (and all other references of like import) shall be deemed to mean a registration statement and include all such financial statements and schedules and other information that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be. All references in this Agreement to the Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any amendments thereto amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing shall be deemed to include the copy filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; all references in this Agreement to any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus (other than any Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses that, pursuant to Rule 462(b) relating 433, are not required to be filed with the Commission) shall be deemed to include the copy thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; and all references in this Agreement to "supplements" to the offering covered Prospectus shall include, without limitation, any supplements, "wrappers" or similar materials prepared in connection with any offering, sale or private placement of any Placement Shares by the registration statement referred to in Section 1(a) hereof. If Agent outside of the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our agreement, please sign and return to us the enclosed duplicate hereof, whereupon this letter and your acceptance shall represent a binding agreement among the Company and the several Underwriters. United States. View More
Definitions. The terms that follow, when As used in this Agreement, shall the following terms have the respective meanings indicated. "Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, set forth below: "Applicable Time" means (i) each Representation Date and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Base Prospectus" shall mean the base prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above contained in the Registration Statement at the Execution Time. "Business Day" shall mean any da...y other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York City. "Commission" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Disclosure Package" shall mean (i) the Base Prospectus, (ii) the Preliminary Prospectus used most recently prior time of each sale of any Placement Shares pursuant to the Execution Time, (iii) the Issuer this Agreement. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses, if any, identified in Schedule III hereto, and (iv) Prospectus" means any other Free Writing Prospectus that the parties hereto shall hereafter expressly agree in writing to treat as part of the Disclosure Package. 28 "Effective Date" shall mean each date and time that the Registration Statement, any post-effective amendment or amendments thereto and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement became or becomes effective. "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Execution Time" shall mean the date and time that this Agreement is executed and delivered by the parties hereto. "Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean a "issuer free writing prospectus, prospectus," as defined in Rule 405. "Final Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus supplement 433, relating to the Securities Placement Shares that was first filed pursuant (1) is required to Rule 424(b) after the Execution Time, together with the Base Prospectus. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean an issuer free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 433. "Preliminary Prospectus" shall mean any preliminary prospectus supplement to the Base Prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above which is relating to the Securities and used prior to the filing of the Final Prospectus, together with the Base Prospectus. "Registration Statement" shall mean the registration statement referred to in paragraph 1(a) above, including exhibits and financial statements and any prospectus supplement relating to the Securities that is be filed with the Commission by the Company, (2) is a "road show" that is a "written communication" within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) whether or not required to be filed with the Commission, or (3) is exempt from filing pursuant to Rule 424(b) and deemed part 433(d)(5)(i) because it contains a description of such registration statement the Placement Shares or of the offering that does not reflect the final terms, in each case in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company's records pursuant to Rule 430B, as amended on each Effective Date and, in 433(g) under the event any post-effective amendment thereto becomes effective prior to the Closing Date, shall also mean such registration statement as so amended, in each case including any SEC Reports incorporated therein. Securities Act Regulations. "Rule 158", 164," "Rule 163", 172," "Rule 164", 405," "Rule 172", 415," "Rule 405", 424," "Rule 415", 424(b)," "Rule 424", "Rule 430B" 430B," and "Rule 433" refer to such rules under the Act. "Rule 462(b) Securities Act Regulations. All references in this Agreement to financial statements and schedules and other 34 information that is "contained," "included" or "stated" in the Registration Statement" Statement or the Prospectus (and all other references of like import) shall be deemed to mean a registration statement and include all such financial statements and schedules and other information that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be. All references in this Agreement to the Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any amendments thereto amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing shall be deemed to include the copy filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; all references in this Agreement to any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus (other than any Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses that, pursuant to Rule 462(b) relating 433, are not required to be filed with the Commission) shall be deemed to include the copy thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; and all references in this Agreement to "supplements" to the offering covered Prospectus shall include, without limitation, any supplements, "wrappers" or similar materials prepared in connection with any offering, sale or private placement of any Placement Shares by BP outside of the registration statement referred to in Section 1(a) hereof. United States. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank] 35 If the foregoing is correctly sets forth the understanding between the Company and BP, please so indicate in accordance with your understanding of our agreement, please sign and return to us the enclosed duplicate hereof, space provided below for that purpose, whereupon this letter and your acceptance shall represent constitute a binding agreement among between the Company and the several Underwriters. BP. View More
Definitions. The terms that follow, when As used in this Agreement, shall the following terms have the respective meanings indicated. "Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, set forth below: "Applicable Time" means (i) each Representation Date and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Base Prospectus" shall mean the base prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above contained in the Registration Statement at the Execution Time. "Business Day" shall mean any da...y other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York City. "Commission" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Disclosure Package" shall mean (i) the Base Prospectus, (ii) the Preliminary Prospectus used most recently prior time of each sale of any Placement Shares pursuant to the Execution Time, (iii) the Issuer this Agreement. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses, if any, identified in Schedule III hereto, and (iv) Prospectus" means any other Free Writing Prospectus that the parties hereto shall hereafter expressly agree in writing to treat as part of the Disclosure Package. 28 "Effective Date" shall mean each date and time that the Registration Statement, any post-effective amendment or amendments thereto and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement became or becomes effective. "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Execution Time" shall mean the date and time that this Agreement is executed and delivered by the parties hereto. "Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean a "issuer free writing prospectus, prospectus," as defined in Rule 405. "Final Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus supplement 433, relating to the Securities Placement Shares that was first filed pursuant (1) is required to Rule 424(b) after the Execution Time, together with the Base Prospectus. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean an issuer free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 433. "Preliminary Prospectus" shall mean any preliminary prospectus supplement to the Base Prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above which is relating to the Securities and used prior to the filing of the Final Prospectus, together with the Base Prospectus. "Registration Statement" shall mean the registration statement referred to in paragraph 1(a) above, including exhibits and financial statements and any prospectus supplement relating to the Securities that is be filed with the Commission by the Company, (2) is a "road show" that is a "written communication" within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) whether or not required to be filed with the Commission, or (3) is exempt from filing pursuant to Rule 424(b) and deemed part 433(d)(5)(i) because it contains a description of such registration statement the Placement Shares or of the offering that does not reflect the final terms, in each case in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company's records pursuant to Rule 430B, as amended on each Effective Date and, in 433(g) under the event any post-effective amendment thereto becomes effective prior to the Closing Date, shall also mean such registration statement as so amended, in each case including any SEC Reports incorporated therein. Securities Act Regulations. 35 "Rule 158", 172," "Rule 163", 405," "Rule 164", 415," "Rule 172", 424," "Rule 405", 424(b)," "Rule 415", "Rule 424", "Rule 430B" 430B," and "Rule 433" refer to such rules under the Act. "Rule 462(b) Securities Act Regulations. All references in this Agreement to financial statements and schedules and other information that is "contained," "included" or "stated" in the Registration Statement" Statement or the Prospectus (and all other references of like import) shall be deemed to mean a registration statement and include all such financial statements and schedules and other information that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be. All references in this Agreement to the Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any amendments thereto amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing shall be deemed to include the copy filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; all references in this Agreement to any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus (other than any Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses that, pursuant to Rule 462(b) relating 433, are not required to be filed with the Commission) shall be deemed to include the copy thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; and all references in this Agreement to "supplements" to the offering covered Prospectus shall include, without limitation, any supplements, "wrappers" or similar materials prepared in connection with any offering, sale or private placement of any Placement Shares by the registration statement referred to in Section 1(a) hereof. If Agents outside of the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our agreement, please sign and return to us the enclosed duplicate hereof, whereupon this letter and your acceptance shall represent a binding agreement among the Company and the several Underwriters. United States. View More
Definitions. The terms that follow, when As used in this Agreement, shall the following terms have the respective meanings indicated. "Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, set forth below: "Applicable Time" means (i) each Representation Date and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Base Prospectus" shall mean the base prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above contained in the Registration Statement at the Execution Time. "Business Day" shall mean any da...y other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York City. "Commission" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Disclosure Package" shall mean (i) the Base Prospectus, (ii) the Preliminary Prospectus used most recently prior time of each sale of any Placement Shares pursuant to the Execution Time, (iii) the Issuer this Agreement. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses, if any, identified in Schedule III hereto, and (iv) Prospectus" means any other Free Writing Prospectus that the parties hereto shall hereafter expressly agree in writing to treat as part of the Disclosure Package. 28 "Effective Date" shall mean each date and time that the Registration Statement, any post-effective amendment or amendments thereto and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement became or becomes effective. "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Execution Time" shall mean the date and time that this Agreement is executed and delivered by the parties hereto. "Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean a "issuer free writing prospectus, prospectus," as defined in Rule 405. "Final Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus supplement 433, relating to the Securities Placement Shares that was first filed pursuant (1) is required to Rule 424(b) after the Execution Time, together with the Base Prospectus. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean an issuer free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 433. "Preliminary Prospectus" shall mean any preliminary prospectus supplement to the Base Prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above which is relating to the Securities and used prior to the filing of the Final Prospectus, together with the Base Prospectus. "Registration Statement" shall mean the registration statement referred to in paragraph 1(a) above, including exhibits and financial statements and any prospectus supplement relating to the Securities that is be filed with the Commission by the Company, (2) is a "road show" that is a "written communication" within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) whether or not required to be filed with the Commission, or (3) is exempt from filing pursuant to Rule 424(b) and deemed part 433(d)(5)(i) because it contains a description of such registration statement the Placement Shares or of the offering that does not reflect the final terms, in each case in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company's records pursuant to Rule 430B, as amended on each Effective Date and, in 433(g) under the event any post-effective amendment thereto becomes effective prior to the Closing Date, shall also mean such registration statement as so amended, in each case including any SEC Reports incorporated therein. Securities Act Regulations. "Rule 158", 164," "Rule 163", 172," "Rule 164", 405," "Rule 172", 415," "Rule 405", 424," "Rule 415", 424(b)," "Rule 424", "Rule 430B" 430B," and "Rule 433" refer to such rules under the Act. "Rule 462(b) Securities Act Regulations. All references in this Agreement to financial statements and schedules and other information that is "contained," "included" or "stated" in the Registration Statement" Statement or the Prospectus (and all other references of like import) shall be deemed to mean a registration statement and include all such financial statements and schedules and other information that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be. All references in this Agreement to the Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any amendments thereto amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing shall be deemed to include the copy filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; all references in this Agreement to any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus (other than any Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses that, pursuant to Rule 462(b) relating 433, are not required to be filed with the Commission) shall be deemed to include the copy thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; and all references in this Agreement to "supplements" to the offering covered Prospectus shall include, without limitation, any supplements, "wrappers" or similar materials prepared in connection with any offering, sale or private placement of any Placement Shares by BP outside of the registration statement referred to in Section 1(a) hereof. United States. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank] 36 If the foregoing is correctly sets forth the understanding between the Company and BP, please so indicate in accordance with your understanding of our agreement, please sign and return to us the enclosed duplicate hereof, space provided below for that purpose, whereupon this letter and your acceptance shall represent constitute a binding agreement among between the Company and the several Underwriters. BP. View More
Definitions. The terms that follow, when As used in this Agreement, shall the following terms have the respective meanings indicated. "Act" shall mean set forth below: "Applicable Time" means (i) each Representation Date and (ii) the Securities Act time of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations each sale of any Placement Shares pursuant to this Agreement. "Governmental Authority" means (i) any federal, provincial, state, local, municipal, national or international government or governmental authorit...y, regulatory or administrative agency, governmental commission, department, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, court, tribunal, arbitrator or arbitral body (public or private); (ii) any self-regulatory organization; or (iii) any political subdivision of any of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Base Prospectus" shall mean the base prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above contained in the Registration Statement at the Execution Time. "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York City. "Commission" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Disclosure Package" shall mean (i) the Base Prospectus, (ii) the Preliminary Prospectus used most recently prior to the Execution Time, (iii) the Issuer foregoing. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses, if any, identified in Schedule III hereto, and (iv) Prospectus" means any other Free Writing Prospectus that the parties hereto shall hereafter expressly agree in writing to treat as part of the Disclosure Package. 28 "Effective Date" shall mean each date and time that the Registration Statement, any post-effective amendment or amendments thereto and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement became or becomes effective. "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Execution Time" shall mean the date and time that this Agreement is executed and delivered by the parties hereto. "Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean a "issuer free writing prospectus, prospectus," as defined in Rule 405. "Final Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus supplement 433, relating to the Securities Placement Shares that was first filed pursuant (1) is required to Rule 424(b) after the Execution Time, together with the Base Prospectus. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean an issuer free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 433. "Preliminary Prospectus" shall mean any preliminary prospectus supplement to the Base Prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above which is relating to the Securities and used prior to the filing of the Final Prospectus, together with the Base Prospectus. "Registration Statement" shall mean the registration statement referred to in paragraph 1(a) above, including exhibits and financial statements and any prospectus supplement relating to the Securities that is be filed with the Commission by the Company, (2) is a "road show" that is a "written communication" within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) whether or not required to be filed with the Commission, or (3) is exempt from filing pursuant to Rule 424(b) and deemed part 433(d)(5)(i) because it contains a description of such registration statement the Placement Shares or of the offering that does not reflect the final terms, in each case in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company's records pursuant to Rule 430B, as amended on each Effective Date and, in 433(g) under the event any post-effective amendment thereto becomes effective prior to the Closing Date, shall also mean such registration statement as so amended, in each case including any SEC Reports incorporated therein. Securities Act Regulations. "Rule 158", 164," "Rule 163", 172," "Rule 164", 405," "Rule 172", 415," "Rule 405", 424," "Rule 415", 424(b)," "Rule 424", "Rule 430B" 430B," and "Rule 433" refer to such rules under the Act. "Rule 462(b) Securities Act Regulations. All references in this Agreement to financial statements and schedules and other information that is "contained," "included" or "stated" in the Registration Statement" Statement or the Prospectus (and all other references of like import) shall be deemed to mean a registration statement and include all such financial statements and schedules and other information that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be. All references in this Agreement to the Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any amendments thereto amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing shall be deemed to include the copy filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; all references in this Agreement to any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus (other than any Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses that, pursuant to Rule 462(b) relating 433, are not required to be filed with the Commission) shall be deemed to include the copy thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; and all references in this Agreement to "supplements" to the offering covered Prospectus shall include, without limitation, any supplements, "wrappers" or similar materials prepared in connection with any offering, sale or private placement of any Placement Shares by the registration statement referred to in Section 1(a) hereof. If Agent outside of the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our agreement, please sign and return to us the enclosed duplicate hereof, whereupon this letter and your acceptance shall represent a binding agreement among the Company and the several Underwriters. United States. View More
Definitions. The terms that follow, when As used in this Agreement, shall the following terms have the respective meanings indicated. "Act" shall mean set forth below: "Applicable Time" means (i) each Representation Date and (ii) the Securities Act time of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations each sale of any Placement Shares pursuant to this Agreement. "Governmental Authority" means (i) any federal, provincial, state, local, municipal, national or international government or governmental authorit...y, regulatory or administrative agency, governmental commission, department, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, court, tribunal, arbitrator or arbitral body (public or private); (ii) any self-regulatory organization; or (iii) any political subdivision of any of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Base Prospectus" shall mean the base prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above contained in the Registration Statement at the Execution Time. "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York City. "Commission" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Disclosure Package" shall mean (i) the Base Prospectus, (ii) the Preliminary Prospectus used most recently prior to the Execution Time, (iii) the Issuer foregoing. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses, if any, identified in Schedule III hereto, and (iv) Prospectus" means any other Free Writing Prospectus that the parties hereto shall hereafter expressly agree in writing to treat as part of the Disclosure Package. 28 "Effective Date" shall mean each date and time that the Registration Statement, any post-effective amendment or amendments thereto and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement became or becomes effective. "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Execution Time" shall mean the date and time that this Agreement is executed and delivered by the parties hereto. "Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean a "issuer free writing prospectus, prospectus," as defined in Rule 405. "Final Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus supplement 433, relating to the Securities Placement Shares that was first filed pursuant (1) is required to Rule 424(b) after the Execution Time, together with the Base Prospectus. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean an issuer free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 433. "Preliminary Prospectus" shall mean any preliminary prospectus supplement to the Base Prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above which is relating to the Securities and used prior to the filing of the Final Prospectus, together with the Base Prospectus. "Registration Statement" shall mean the registration statement referred to in paragraph 1(a) above, including exhibits and financial statements and any prospectus supplement relating to the Securities that is be filed with the Commission by the Company, (2) is a "road show" that is a "written communication" within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) whether or not required to be filed with the Commission, or (3) is exempt from filing pursuant to Rule 424(b) and deemed part 433(d)(5)(i) because it contains a description of such registration statement the Placement Shares or of the offering that does not reflect the final terms, in each case in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company's records pursuant to Rule 430B, as amended on each Effective Date and, in 433(g) under the event any post-effective amendment thereto becomes effective prior to the Closing Date, shall also mean such registration statement as so amended, in each case including any SEC Reports incorporated therein. Securities Act Regulations. "Rule 158", 164," "Rule 163", 172," "Rule 164", 401," "Rule 172", 405," "Rule 405", 415," "Rule 415", 424," "Rule 424", 424(b)," "Rule 430B" 430B," and "Rule 433" refer to such rules under the Act. "Rule 462(b) Securities Act Regulations. All references in this Agreement to financial statements and schedules and other information that is "contained," "included" or "stated" in the Registration Statement" Statement or the Prospectus (and all other references of like import) shall be deemed to mean a registration statement and include all such financial statements and schedules and other information that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be. All references in this Agreement to the Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any amendments thereto amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing shall be deemed to include the copy filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; all references in this Agreement to any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus (other than any Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses that, pursuant to Rule 462(b) relating 433, are not required to be filed with the Commission) shall be deemed to include the copy thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; and all references in this Agreement to "supplements" to the offering covered Prospectus shall include, without limitation, any supplements, "wrappers" or similar materials prepared in connection with any offering, sale or private placement of any Placement Shares by the registration statement referred to in Section 1(a) hereof. If Agent outside of the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our agreement, please sign and return to us the enclosed duplicate hereof, whereupon this letter and your acceptance shall represent a binding agreement among the Company and the several Underwriters. United States. View More
Definitions. The terms that follow, when As used in this Agreement, shall the following terms have the respective meanings indicated. "Act" shall mean set forth below: "Applicable Time" means the Securities Act time of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations each sale of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Base Prospectus" shall mean the base prospectus referred any Units or any securities pursuant to in paragraph 1(a) above contained in the Registration Statement at the Execution Time. "Business... Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York City. this Agreement. "Commission" shall mean means the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Disclosure Package" shall mean (i) "EDGAR" means the Base Prospectus, (ii) the Preliminary Prospectus used most recently prior Commission's Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval system. 32 "Effective Date" means any date as of which any part of such registration statement relating to the Execution Time, (iii) Units became, or is deemed to have become, effective under the Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses, if any, identified Securities Act, in Schedule III hereto, accordance with the rules and (iv) any other Free Writing Prospectus that the parties hereto shall hereafter expressly agree in writing to treat as part of the Disclosure Package. 28 "Effective Date" shall mean each date and time that the Registration Statement, any post-effective amendment or amendments thereto and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement became or becomes effective. regulations thereunder. "Exchange Act" shall mean means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Execution Time" shall mean "FINRA" means the date and time that this Agreement is executed and delivered by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. "Investment Company Act" means the parties hereto. "Free Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean a means any "issuer free writing prospectus, prospectus," as defined in Rule 405. "Final Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus supplement 433, relating to the Units. "NYSE" means the New York Stock Exchange. "Rule 163," "Rule 164," "Rule 172," "Rule 405," "Rule 415," "Rule 424(b)," "Rule 430B," "Rule 433" and "Rule 462(b)" refer to such rules under the Securities that was first Act. "Rule 462(b) Registration Statement" means a registration statement filed by the Partnership pursuant to Rule 424(b) after 462(b) for the Execution Time, together with purpose of registering any of the Base Prospectus. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean an issuer free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 433. "Preliminary Prospectus" shall mean any preliminary prospectus supplement to the Base Prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above which is relating to Units under the Securities Act, including the documents incorporated by reference therein and used prior to the filing Rule 430A Information. "Sarbanes-Oxley Act" means the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder or implementing the provisions thereof. "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Final Prospectus, together with the Base Prospectus. "Registration Statement" shall mean the registration statement referred Commission thereunder. All references in this Agreement to in paragraph 1(a) above, including exhibits and financial statements and any prospectus supplement relating schedules and other information that is "contained," "included" or "stated" in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus (and all other references of like import) shall be deemed to mean and include all such financial statements and schedules and other information that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be. All references in this Agreement to the Securities that is Registration Statement, any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing shall be deemed to include the copy filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) EDGAR and deemed part of such registration statement pursuant all references in this Agreement to Rule 430B, as amended on each Effective Date and, in the event any post-effective amendment thereto becomes effective prior "supplements" to the Closing Date, Prospectus shall also mean include, without limitation, any supplements, "wrappers" or similar materials prepared in connection with any offering, sale or private placement of any Units by the Managers outside of the United States. 33 17. Research Analyst Independence. The Partnership Parties acknowledge that the Managers' research analysts and research departments are required to be independent from their respective investment banking divisions and are subject to certain regulations and internal policies, and that such registration statement as so amended, in each case including any SEC Reports incorporated therein. "Rule 158", "Rule 163", "Rule 164", "Rule 172", "Rule 405", "Rule 415", "Rule 424", "Rule 430B" Managers' research analysts may hold views and "Rule 433" refer to such rules under the Act. "Rule 462(b) Registration Statement" shall mean a registration statement and any amendments thereto filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) relating make statements or investment recommendations and/or publish research reports with respect to the Partnership Parties and/or the offering covered that differ from the views of their respective investment banking divisions. The Partnership Parties hereby waive and release, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claims that the registration statement referred Partnership Parties may have against the Managers with respect to any conflict of interest that may arise from the fact that the views expressed by their independent research analysts and research departments may be different from or inconsistent with the views or advice communicated to the Partnership Parties by such Managers' investment banking divisions. The Partnership Parties acknowledge that each of the Managers is a full service securities firm and as such from time to time, subject to applicable securities laws, may effect transactions for its own account or the account of its customers and hold long or short positions in Section 1(a) hereof. If debt or equity securities of the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding companies that may be the subject of our agreement, please sign and return to us the enclosed duplicate hereof, whereupon transactions contemplated by this letter and your acceptance shall represent a binding agreement among the Company and the several Underwriters. Agreement. View More
Definitions. The terms that follow, when As used in this Agreement, shall the following terms have the respective meanings indicated. "Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, set forth below: "Applicable Time" means (i) each Representation Date and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Base Prospectus" shall mean the base prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above contained in the Registration Statement at the Execution Time. "Business Day" shall mean any da...y other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York City. "Commission" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Disclosure Package" shall mean (i) the Base Prospectus, (ii) the Preliminary Prospectus used most recently prior time of each sale of any Placement Shares pursuant to the Execution Time, (iii) the Issuer this Agreement. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses, if any, identified in Schedule III hereto, and (iv) Prospectus" means any other Free Writing Prospectus that the parties hereto shall hereafter expressly agree in writing to treat as part of the Disclosure Package. 28 "Effective Date" shall mean each date and time that the Registration Statement, any post-effective amendment or amendments thereto and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement became or becomes effective. "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. "Execution Time" shall mean the date and time that this Agreement is executed and delivered by the parties hereto. "Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean a "issuer free writing prospectus, prospectus," as defined in Rule 405. "Final Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus supplement 433, relating to the Securities Placement Shares that was first filed pursuant (1) is required to Rule 424(b) after the Execution Time, together with the Base Prospectus. "Issuer Free Writing Prospectus" shall mean an issuer free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 433. "Preliminary Prospectus" shall mean any preliminary prospectus supplement to the Base Prospectus referred to in paragraph 1(a) above which is relating to the Securities and used prior to the filing of the Final Prospectus, together with the Base Prospectus. "Registration Statement" shall mean the registration statement referred to in paragraph 1(a) above, including exhibits and financial statements and any prospectus supplement relating to the Securities that is be filed with the Commission by the Company, (2) is a "road show" that is a "written communication" within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) whether or not required to be filed with the Commission, or (3) is exempt from filing pursuant to Rule 424(b) and deemed part 433(d)(5)(i) because it contains a description of such registration statement the Placement Shares or of the offering that does not reflect the final terms, in each case in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company's records pursuant to Rule 430B, as amended on each Effective Date and, in 433(g) under the event any post-effective amendment thereto becomes effective prior to the Closing Date, shall also mean such registration statement as so amended, in each case including any SEC Reports incorporated therein. Securities Act. "Rule 158", 164," "Rule 163", 172," "Rule 164", 405," "Rule 172", 415," "Rule 405", 424," "Rule 415", 424(b)," "Rule 424", "Rule 430B" 430B," and "Rule 433" refer to such rules under the Securities Act. "Rule 462(b) All references in this Agreement to financial statements and schedules and other information that is "contained," "included" or "stated" in the Registration Statement" Statement or the Prospectus (and all other references of like import) shall be deemed to mean a registration statement and include all such financial statements and schedules and other information that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be. All references in this Agreement to the Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any amendments thereto amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing shall be deemed to include the copy filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; all references in this Agreement to any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus (other than any Issuer Free Writing Prospectuses that, pursuant to Rule 462(b) relating 433, are not required to be filed with the Commission) shall be deemed to include the copy thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR; and all references in this Agreement to "supplements" to the offering covered Prospectus shall include, without limitation, any supplements, "wrappers" or similar materials prepared in connection with any offering, sale or private placement of any Placement Shares by the registration statement referred to in Section 1(a) hereof. If Agent outside of the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our agreement, please sign and return to us the enclosed duplicate hereof, whereupon this letter and your acceptance shall represent a binding agreement among the Company and the several Underwriters. United States. View More
