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Merger Agreement
This Merger Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Company 1 Name], a [State] [Type of Company] (the "Company 1"), and [Company 2 Name], a [State] [Type of Company] (the "Company 2").
1. Introduction
1.1. Background. Company 1 and Company 2 are both engaged in the business of [Business Description]. The parties have determined that a merger of their businesses (the "Merger") would be mutually beneficial.
1.2. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions upon which Company 1 and Company 2 will merge into a single surviving entity (the "Surviving Company").
2. Merger
2.1. Merger Plan. The Merger shall be effected in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2015 (the "Act").
2.2. Surviving Company. The Surviving Company shall be [Surviving Company Name], a [State] [Type of Company].
2.3. Effective Date. The Merger shall become effective on the [Date] (the "Effective Date").
3. Consideration
3.1. Merger Consideration. In consideration of the Merger, the shareholders of Company 1 shall receive [Number] shares of the Surviving Company for each [Number] shares of Company 1 they hold (the "Merger Consideration").
3.2. Form of Consideration. The Merger Consideration shall be paid in the form of [Form of Consideration].
4. Representations and Warranties
4.1. Representations and Warranties of Company 1. Company 1 represents and warrants to Company 2 that:
(a) Company 1 is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of [State].
(b) Company 1 has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Merger.
(c) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Company 1 and the consummation of the Merger will not violate any agreement to which Company 1 is a party or any applicable law or regulation.
(d) The financial statements of Company 1 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and fairly present the financial condition of Company 1.
4.2. Representations and Warranties of Company 2. Company 2 represents and warrants to Company 1 that:
(a) Company 2 is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of [State].
(b) Company 2 has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Merger.
(c) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Company 2 and the consummation of the Merger will not violate any agreement to which Company 2 is a party or any applicable law or regulation.
(d) The financial statements of Company 2 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and fairly present the financial condition of Company 2.
5. Covenants
5.1. Covenants of Company 1. Company 1 covenants and agrees to:
(a) Use commercially reasonable efforts to consummate the Merger on or before the Effective Date.
(b) Provide Company 2 with all reasonable cooperation and assistance in connection with the Merger.
(c) Not enter into any agreement or take any action that would materially adversely affect the ability of Company 1 to consummate the Merger.
5.2. Covenants of Company 2. Company 2 covenants and agrees to:
(a) Use commercially reasonable efforts to consummate the Merger on or before the Effective Date.
(b) Provide Company 1 with all reasonable cooperation and assistance in connection with the Merger.
(c) Not enter into any agreement or take any action that would materially adversely affect the ability of Company 2 to consummate the Merger.
6. Termination
6.1. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
(a) The failure of the other party to consummate the Merger on or before the Effective Date.
(b) The failure of either party to obtain all necessary approvals or consents required for the consummation of the Merger.
(c) The occurrence of any event that would make the consummation of the Merger illegal or impossible.
6.2. Effect of Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, all obligations of the parties hereunder shall cease, except for the obligations to pay any amounts due and payable hereunder.
7. General Provisions
7.1. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Kenya.
7.2. Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier service, addressed as follows:
If to Company 1: [Company 1 Address]
If to Company 2: [Company 2 Address]
7.3. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations or agreements, whether oral or written.
7.4. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.
7.5. Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom such waiver is sought to be enforced.
7.6. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
7.7. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
7.8. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
[Company 1 Name]
By: [Name]
Title: [Title]
[Company 2 Name]
By: [Name]
Title: [Title]
8. Case Laws
This section will include relevant case laws that are applicable to the Merger Agreement.
Case Law 1: [Case Name] ([Year]) ([Court]) - This case law is relevant because it deals with the legal requirements for mergers in Kenya. The case involved [Parties] and the outcome was [Outcome].
Case Law 2: [Case Name] ([Year]) ([Court]) - This case law is relevant because it deals with the legal requirements for representations and warranties in merger agreements. The case involved [Parties] and the outcome was [Outcome].
Case Law 3: [Case Name] ([Year]) ([Court]) - This case law is relevant because it deals with the legal requirements for covenants in merger agreements. The case involved [Parties] and the outcome was [Outcome].
9. Conclusion
This Merger Agreement is a sample document and should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before being used in any actual transaction. The specific terms of the Agreement will vary depending on the specific circumstances of the transaction.
10. TLDR
This Merger Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for the merger of two companies, including the consideration, representations and warranties, covenants, and termination provisions. The Agreement is governed by Kenyan law and should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before being used in any actual transaction.
Sample Merger Agreement
Merger Agreement
This Merger Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Company 1 Name], a [State] [Type of Company] (the "Company 1"), and [Company 2 Name], a [State] [Type of Company] (the "Company 2").
1. Introduction
1.1. Background. Company 1 and Company 2 are both engaged in the business of [Business Description]. The parties have determined that a merger of their businesses (the "Merger") would be mutually beneficial.
1.2. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions upon which Company 1 and Company 2 will merge into a single surviving entity (the "Surviving Company").
2. Merger
2.1. Merger Plan. The Merger shall be effected in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2015 (the "Act").
2.2. Surviving Company. The Surviving Company shall be [Surviving Company Name], a [State] [Type of Company].
2.3. Effective Date. The Merger shall become effective on the [Date] (the "Effective Date").
3. Consideration
3.1. Merger Consideration. In consideration of the Merger, the shareholders of Company 1 shall receive [Number] shares of the Surviving Company for each [Number] shares of Company 1 they hold (the "Merger Consideration").
3.2. Form of Consideration. The Merger Consideration shall be paid in the form of [Form of Consideration].
4. Representations and Warranties
4.1. Representations and Warranties of Company 1. Company 1 represents and warrants to Company 2 that:
(a) Company 1 is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of [State].
(b) Company 1 has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Merger.
(c) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Company 1 and the consummation of the Merger will not violate any agreement to which Company 1 is a party or any applicable law or regulation.
(d) The financial statements of Company 1 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and fairly present the financial condition of Company 1.
4.2. Representations and Warranties of Company 2. Company 2 represents and warrants to Company 1 that:
(a) Company 2 is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of [State].
(b) Company 2 has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Merger.
(c) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Company 2 and the consummation of the Merger will not violate any agreement to which Company 2 is a party or any applicable law or regulation.
(d) The financial statements of Company 2 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and fairly present the financial condition of Company 2.
5. Covenants
5.1. Covenants of Company 1. Company 1 covenants and agrees to:
(a) Use commercially reasonable efforts to consummate the Merger on or before the Effective Date.
(b) Provide Company 2 with all reasonable cooperation and assistance in connection with the Merger.
(c) Not enter into any agreement or take any action that would materially adversely affect the ability of Company 1 to consummate the Merger.
5.2. Covenants of Company 2. Company 2 covenants and agrees to:
(a) Use commercially reasonable efforts to consummate the Merger on or before the Effective Date.
(b) Provide Company 1 with all reasonable cooperation and assistance in connection with the Merger.
(c) Not enter into any agreement or take any action that would materially adversely affect the ability of Company 2 to consummate the Merger.
6. Termination
6.1. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
(a) The failure of the other party to consummate the Merger on or before the Effective Date.
(b) The failure of either party to obtain all necessary approvals or consents required for the consummation of the Merger.
(c) The occurrence of any event that would make the consummation of the Merger illegal or impossible.
6.2. Effect of Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, all obligations of the parties hereunder shall cease, except for the obligations to pay any amounts due and payable hereunder.
7. General Provisions
7.1. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Kenya.
7.2. Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier service, addressed as follows:
If to Company 1: [Company 1 Address]
If to Company 2: [Company 2 Address]
7.3. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations or agreements, whether oral or written.
7.4. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.
7.5. Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom such waiver is sought to be enforced.
7.6. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
7.7. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
7.8. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
[Company 1 Name]
By: [Name]
Title: [Title]
[Company 2 Name]
By: [Name]
Title: [Title]
Table of Contents
Introduction
Merger
Consideration
Representations and Warranties
Covenants
Termination
General Provisions
Case Laws
Conclusion
TLDR
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