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IKARIA, INC.
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May 13, 4:03 PM ET
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ARTICLE I
NAME
ARTICLE II
REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT
ARTICLE III
PURPOSE
ARTICLE IV
CAPITAL STOCK
ARTICLE V
VOTING COMMON STOCK
SECTION 1. GENERAL.
SECTION 2. DIVIDENDS.
(a) Subject to the rights of the holders of Preferred Stock and to the other provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation, holders of Voting Common Stock and Non-Voting Common Stock shall be entitled to receive equally, on a per share basis, such dividends and other distributions in cash, securities or other property of the Corporation as may be declared thereon by the Board of Directors from time to time out of assets or funds of the Corporation legally available therefor.
(b) The Corporation shall not effect a subdivision, combination or reclassification of the outstanding shares of Voting Common Stock into a greater or lesser number of shares of Voting Common Stock unless a comparable adjustment is at the same time being made to the Non-Voting Common Stock.
SECTION 3. VOTING RIGHTS.
ARTICLE VI NON-VOTING COMMON STOCK
SECTION 1. GENERAL.
SECTION 2. DIVIDENDS.
SECTION 3. VOTING RIGHTS.
SECTION 4. CONVERSION.
(a) In the event there shall occur an Initial Public Offering, then, immediately prior to the consummation of the Initial Public Offering, without any further action by the Corporation or the holders of shares of Non-Voting Common Stock, each outstanding share of Non-Voting Common Stock shall automatically be converted into one fully paid and non-assessable share of Voting Common Stock.
(b) The Corporation shall at all times reserve and keep available, free from liens, charges and security interests and not subject to any preemptive rights, for issuance upon conversion of the Non-Voting Common Stock, such number of its authorized but unissued shares of Voting Common Stock as will be sufficient to permit the conversion of all outstanding shares of Non-Voting Common Stock, and shall take or cause to be taken all action required to increase the authorized number of shares of Voting Common Stock if necessary to permit the conversion of all outstanding shares of Non-Voting Common Stock and to ensure that the shares of Voting Common Stock may be issued without violation of any applicable law or regulation or of any requirement of any securities exchange or inter-dealer quotation system on which the shares of Voting Common Stock may be listed or traded.
(c) The Corporation shall not effect a subdivision, combination or reclassification of the outstanding shares of Non-Voting Common Stock into a greater or lesser number of shares of Non-Voting Common Stock unless a comparable adjustment is at the same time being made to the Voting Common Stock.
ARTICLE VII
PREFERRED STOCK
ARTICLE VIII
SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK
SECTION 1. RANK.
SECTION 2. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS.
(a) No dividends shall be paid, and no other distribution shall be made, on or with respect to the Common Stock unless and until the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock as of the record date established by the Board of Directors for such dividend or distribution on the Common Stock shall be paid, out of funds legally available therefor, dividends in an amount (whether in the form of cash, securities or other property) equal to the amount (and in the form) of the dividends or distribution that such holder would have received had the Series A Preferred Stock been converted into Voting Common Stock immediately prior to the record date of such dividend or distribution on the Common Stock; provided, however, that if the Corporation declares and pays a dividend or makes a distribution on the Common Stock consisting in whole or in part of Common Stock or Convertible Securities, then no such dividend or distribution shall be payable in respect of the Series A Preferred Stock on account of the portion of such dividend or distribution on the Common Stock payable in Common Stock or Convertible Securities, to the extent that an anti-dilution adjustment under Section 6(b)(i) of this Article VIII is required to be made and is made in connection with such dividend or distribution. Any such dividends or distribution shall be payable on the same payment date as the payment date for (and otherwise on the same payment terms as for) the dividends or distribution on the Common Stock established
by the Board of Directors.
(b) No dividends shall be paid, and no other distribution shall be made, on or with respect to the Series B Preferred Stock (other than dividends declared and paid or distributions made by reason of a dividend or distribution with respect to the Common Stock, which shall be governed by Section 2(a) of this Article VIII, and other than dividends and distributions payable in shares of Series B Preferred Stock, which shall be governed by the proviso below) unless and until the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock as of the record date established by the Board of Directors for such dividend or distribution on the Series B Preferred Stock shall be paid, out of funds legally available therefor, dividends in respect of each share of Series A Preferred Stock in an amount (whether in the form of cash, securities or other property) equal to the amount (and in the form) of the dividends paid or distribution made with respect to a share of the Series B Preferred Stock; provided, however, that if the Corporation declares and pays a dividend or makes a distribution on the Series B Preferred Stock consisting in whole or in part of Common Stock or Convertible Securities, then no such dividend or distribution shall be payable in respect of the Series A Preferred Stock on account of the portion of such dividend or distribution on the Series B Preferred Stock payable in Common Stock or Convertible Securities, to the extent that an anti-dilution adjustment under Section 6(b)(i) of this Article VIII is required to be made and is made in connection with such dividend or distribution. Any such dividends or distribution shall be payable on the same payment date as the payment date for (and otherwise on the same payment term as for) the dividends or distribution on the Series B Preferred Stock established by the Board of Directors.
(c) If, after the Issuance Date, the Series A Preferred Stock or the Series B Preferred Stock is subdivided, combined or reclassified into a greater or lesser number of shares without a corresponding action being taken with respect to the other series of Preferred Stock, then any dividend or distribution payable with respect to the Series A Preferred Stock by reason of a dividend or distribution payable with respect to the Series B Preferred Stock shall be appropriately adjusted.
SECTION 3. REDEMPTION.
SECTION 4. LIQUIDATION, DISSOLUTION OR WINDING UP.
(a) In the event the Corporation shall (i) commence a voluntary case under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, (ii) consent to the entry of an order for relief in an involuntary case under any law referenced in clause (i) above or consent to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, or other similar official, of the Corporation or of any substantial part of its property, (iii) make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, (iv) admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, (v) have a court of competent jurisdiction enter an order or decree, which has not been withdrawn, dismissed or reversed, that is for relief against the Corporation in an involuntary case under any law referenced in clause (i) above or to
appoint a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, or other similar official, of the Corporation or of any substantial part of its property, and any such order or decree remains unstayed and in effect for 60 consecutive days, or (vi) otherwise liquidate, dissolve or wind up (any such event, together with any event described in the final sentence of this Section 4(a), but subject to the proviso therein, a “Liquidation”), each holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive out of assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders, in preference to any distribution to holders of securities that are Junior Securities with respect to a Liquidation, an amount of cash with respect to each share of Series A Preferred Stock held by such holder equal to the Liquidation Preference. For purposes of this Certificate of Incorporation, the sale, conveyance, exchange, lease, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the property or assets of the Corporation or the consolidation or merger of the Corporation with or into one or more other entities (other than a wholly owned Subsidiary of the Corporation) shall be deemed to be a Liquidation; provided that any transaction in which the stockholders of the Corporation immediately prior to such transaction own shares representing more than 50% of the voting power of the outstanding shares of the surviving or acquiring corporation following the transaction (taking into account only capital stock of the Corporation held by such stockholders prior to the transaction) shall not deemed to be a Liquidation.
(b) No payment of the Liquidation Preference shall be made with respect to any share of Series A Preferred Stock unless and until the liquidation preferences payable with respect to the Series B Preferred Stock and any other securities that are Senior Securities with respect to payments upon a Liquidation shall have been paid in full. No full preferential payment on account of any Liquidation shall be made with respect to any class of securities that are Parity Securities with respect to payments upon a Liquidation unless the Liquidation Preference in respect of each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall likewise be paid at the same time in connection with such Liquidation. If, upon any Liquidation, after the distribution of the liquidation preferences to any securities that are Senior Securities with respect to payments upon a Liquidation, the assets of the Corporation are not sufficient to pay in full the Liquidation Preference payable with respect to all of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock and the full liquidation payments payable with respect to any outstanding securities that are Parity Securities with respect to payments upon a Liquidation, then such shares of Series A Preferred Stock and such Parity Securities shall share ratably in such distribution of assets in accordance with the full respective preferential payments that would be payable on such shares of Series A Preferred Stock and such Parity Securities if all amounts payable thereon were payable in full.
(c) After the payment to the holders of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock of the full amount of any liquidating distribution to which they are entitled under this Section 4, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock as such shall have no right or claim to any of the remaining assets or the Corporation.
(d) Without limiting the voting rights of any holder of Series A Preferred Stock, the holders of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive at least 10 Business Days prior written notice of any Liquidation, and may convert their Series A Preferred Stock at any time prior to any such Liquidation in accordance with Section 6 of this Article VIII.
SECTION 5. VOTING RIGHTS.
(a) General. Each holder of Series A Preferred Stock shall have full voting rights and powers, and shall be entitled to vote on all matters put to a vote or consent of stockholders of the Corporation, with each share of Series A Preferred Stock having the number of votes equal to the number of shares of Voting Common Stock into which such share of Series A Preferred Stock could be converted in accordance with Section 6 of this Article VIII as of the record date for the vote or consent which is being taken. The holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and the holders of Voting Common Stock (and any other class or series of capital stock entitled to vote together with the Voting Common Stock) shall vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders of the Corporation, except as required by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by any certificate of designations of the Corporation from time to time in effect. Holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to notice of all stockholders meetings in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Corporation’s bylaws.
(b) Voting With Respect to Certain Matters. In addition to any matters requiring a separate vote of the Series A Preferred Stock under applicable law, the Corporation shall not, without the prior written consent or approval of the holders of more than 50% of the issued and outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, voting as a single class:
(i) amend, repeal, or change the rights, preferences or privileges of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock (as in effect on the Issuance Date) in any manner that would affect adversely the shares of Series A Preferred Stock in a manner different from the effect on shares of the other classes or series of capital stock of the Corporation (including maintaining the seniority of the Series A Preferred Stock over certain other classes or series of capital stock of the Corporation, as set forth in the last sentence of Section 1 of this Article VIII as in effect on the Issuance Date); or
(ii) increase or decrease (other than by conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock into Voting Common Stock) the total number of authorized shares of Series A Preferred Stock.
(c) Number of Votes Per Share. In connection with any right to vote as a single class pursuant to Section 5(b) of this Article VIII, each holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have one vote for each share held,
SECTION 6. CONVERSION,
(a) Terms of Conversion.
(i) Optional Conversion. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time, and from time to time, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 6, into a number of fully paid and non-assessable shares of Voting Common Stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the Stated Value by (y) the Conversion Price in effect on the date of such conversion. In addition, upon such conversion, the Corporation shall pay to the holder of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock being converted, out of funds legally available therefor, an amount in cash equal to any declared but unpaid dividends on the shares of Series A Preferred Stock surrendered for conversion for
which the record date is a date prior to the date on which the conversion is effective pursuant to Section 6(e)(ii) of this Article VIII.
(ii) Automatic Conversion Upon Initial Public Offering. In the event of an automatic conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to Section 6(a)(ii) of Article IX, then, concurrently with and effective upon such conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock, without any further action by the Corporation or the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock, each then outstanding share of Series A Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into a number of fully paid and non-assessable shares of Voting Common Stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the Stated Value by (y) the Conversion Price in effect on the date of such conversion. In addition, upon such conversion, the Corporation shall pay to each holder of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock so converted, out of funds legally available therefor, an amount in cash equal to any declared but unpaid dividends on the shares of Series A Preferred Stock so converted for which the record date is a date prior to the date on which the Initial Public Offering is consummated. The Corporation shall give each holder of Series A Preferred Stock written notice of the results of the vote referred to in Section 6(a)(ii) of Article IX within five Business Days after the date the vote is taken.
(b) Adjustment of Conversion Price. The Conversion Price shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as follows:
(i) Stock Dividends, Splits, etc. In case the Corporation shall, at any time or from time to time after the Issuance Date, (A) declare a dividend or make a distribution on the outstanding shares of Common Stock or Convertible Securities, in either case, in shares of Common Stock, or (B) effect a subdivision, combination or reclassification of the outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater or lesser number of shares of Common Stock (without a comparable adjustment being made to the Series A Preferred Stock), then, and in each such case, the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such event or the record date therefor, whichever is earlier, shall be adjusted by multiplying such Conversion Price by a fraction of which (x) the numerator is the number of shares of Common Stock that were outstanding (as determined in accordance with Section 6(b)(vi) of this Article VIII) immediately prior to such event and (y) the denominator is the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (as determined in accordance with Section 6(b)(vi) of this Article VIII) immediately after such event. An adjustment made pursuant to this Section 6(b)(i) shall become effective (x) in the case of any such dividend or distribution, immediately after the close of business on the date for the determination of holders of shares of Common Stock entitled to receive such dividend or distribution, or (y) in the case of any such subdivision, combination or reclassification, at the close of business on the day upon which such corporate action becomes effective.
(ii) Issuances of Additional Shares. In case the Corporation shall at any time or from time to time after the Issuance Date issue any Common Stock or Convertible Securities (collectively, “Additional Shares”) without consideration or for a consideration per share (or having a conversion, exchange or exercise price per share) less than the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance, then, and in each such case, the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance shall be reduced to an amount determined by multiplying the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance by a fraction of which (x) the numerator is the sum of (i) the product of (A) the number of shares of Common
Stock outstanding (as determined in accordance with Section 6(b)(vi) of this Article VIII) immediately prior to such issuance multiplied by (B) the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance and (ii) the aggregate consideration received by the Corporation for the total number of shares of Common Stock so issued (or, in the case of Convertible Securities, the aggregate consideration received by the Corporation for the total amount of Convertible Securities so issued plus the aggregate consideration receivable by the Corporation for the Common Stock into or for which the Convertible Securities are convertible, exercisable or exchangeable), and (y) the denominator is the product of (i) the sum of (A) the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (as determined in accordance with Section 6(b)(vi) of this Article VIII) immediately prior to such issuance and (B) the number of additional shares of Common Stock so issued (or into or for which the Convertible Securities may be converted, exercised or exchanged), multiplied by (ii) the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance. An adjustment made pursuant to this Section 6(b)(ii) shall be made on the next Business Day following the date on which any such issuance is made and shall be effective retroactively to the close of business on the date of such issuance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no adjustment shall be made pursuant to this Section 6(b)(ii) in connection with any Excluded Issuances.
(iii) General. For the purposes of any adjustment of the Conversion Price pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article VIII, the following provisions shall be applicable:
(1) In the case of the issuance of Common Stock or Convertible Securities for cash in a public offering or private placement, the aggregate consideration shall be deemed to be the amount of cash paid before deducting any discounts, commissions or placement fees payable by the Corporation to any underwriter or placement agent in connection with the issuance thereof.
(2) In the case of the issuance of Common Stock for a consideration in whole or in part other than cash, the value of the non-cash consideration received shall be the Fair Market Value of such non-cash consideration.
(3) Subparagraph (2) notwithstanding, in the case of the issuance of Additional Shares to the owners of the non-surviving entity in connection with any merger in which the Corporation is the surviving corporation, the amount of consideration therefor shall be deemed to be the Fair Market Value of such portion of the net assets and business of the non-surviving entity as is attributable to such Additional Shares.
(4) If Common Stock is sold as a unit with other securities, the aggregate consideration received for such Common Stock shall be deemed to be net of the Fair Market Value of such other securities.
(5) In the case of the issuance of Convertible Securities:
(A) The aggregate maximum number of shares of Common Stock (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto, without regard to any provision contained therein for a subsequent reduction of such number) deliverable upon conversion of or
in exchange for, or upon the exercise of, such Convertible Securities and subsequent conversion, exchange or exercise thereof shall be deemed to have been issued at the time such Convertible Securities were issued and for a consideration equal to the consideration received by the Corporation for any such Convertible Securities, plus the minimum amount of consideration (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto, without regard to any provision contained therein for a subsequent increase of consideration), if any, to be received by the Corporation upon the conversion, exercise or exchange of such Convertible Securities; provided, however, that if in the case of Convertible Securities, the minimum amount of such consideration cannot be ascertained, but is a function of anti-dilution or similar protective clauses, the Corporation shall be deemed to receive the minimum amount of consideration without reference to such clause;
(B) With respect to any Convertible Securities issued after the Issuance Date for which an adjustment to the Conversion Price previously has been made pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article VIII, upon any increase in the number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon exercise, conversion or exchange of, or a decrease in the exercise price of, such Convertible Securities other than a change resulting from the anti-dilution provisions thereof, the applicable Conversion Price shall forthwith be readjusted retroactively to give effect to such increase or decrease;
(C) With respect to any Convertible Securities issued after the Issuance Date for which an adjustment to the Conversion Price has previously not been made pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article VIII, if there is any increase in the number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon exercise, conversion or exchange of, or a decrease in the exercise price of, such Convertible Securities other than a change resulting from the anti-dilution provisions thereof, such Convertible Securities shall be treated as if they had been cancelled and reissued and an adjustment to the Conversion Price with respect to such deemed issuance shall be made pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article VIII, if applicable;
(D) With respect to any Convertible Securities issued prior to the issuance Date, if there is any increase in the number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon exercise, conversion or exchange of, or a decrease in the exercise price of, such Convertible Securities other than a change resulting from the anti-dilution provisions thereof, such Convertible Securities shall be treated as if they had been cancelled and reissued and an adjustment to the Conversion Price with respect to such deemed issuance shall be made pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article VIII, if applicable;
(E) No further adjustment of the Conversion Price adjusted upon the issuance of any such Convertible Securities shall be made as a result of the actual issuance of Common Stock upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of any such Convertible Securities; and
(F) On the expiration or termination of any Convertible Securities, the Conversion Price shall forthwith be recalculated to such Conversion Price as would have been calculated had the adjustment been made upon the basis of the issuance of only the number of shares of Common Stock actually issued upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities (but taking into account other adjustments (or potential adjustments) made following the time of issuance of such Convertible Securities).
(iv) Rights Distributions. No adjustment of the Conversion Price pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article VIII shall be made as the result of the adoption of a plan commonly referred to as a “Stockholders’ Rights Plan” which provides for the issuance of rights to acquire shares of capital stock of the Corporation upon the occurrence of some event that is not within the control of the rights holders, or the issuance of rights under such plan; provided, however, that the issuance of capital stock of the Corporation pursuant to such rights shall require adjustment to the Conversion Price pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article VIII.
(v) Calculations. All calculations of the Conversion Price shall be made to the nearest four decimal places. Anything in Section 6(b) of this Article VIII to the contrary notwithstanding, in no event shall the then current Conversion Price be increased as a result of any calculation made at any time pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article VIII. No adjustment to the Conversion Price pursuant to Section 6(b) of this Article VIII shall be required unless such adjustment would require an increase or decrease of at least 1% in the Conversion Price; provided, however, that any adjustments which by reason of this Section 6(b)(v) are not required to be made shall be carried forward and taken into account in any subsequent adjustment.
(vi) Outstanding Shares. The number of shares of Common Stock at any time outstanding shall include all shares of Common Stock outstanding at such time and any shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion or exercise of or in exchange for any Convertible Securities to the extent any such Convertible Securities are (i) convertible, exercisable or exchangeable at such time and (ii) convertible, exercisable, or exchangeable at a price that is less than the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion, exercise or exchange at such time. The number of shares of Common Stock at any time outstanding shall not include any shares of Common Stock then owned or held by or for the account of the Corporation or any Subsidiary of the Corporation, and the disposition of any shares owned or held by the Corporation or any Subsidiary of the Corporation to any Person other than the Corporation or any Subsidiary of the Corporation shall be considered an issuance or sale of Common Stock.
(vii) Successive Adjustments. Successive adjustments in the Conversion Price shall be made, without duplication, whenever any event specified in Section 6(b)(i) or Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article VIII shall occur.
(c) Reorganization, Consolidation, Merger, Asset Sale.
(i) In case of any capital reorganization or reclassification of outstanding shares of Common Stock (other than a reclassification covered by Section 6(b) of this Article VIII), or in case of any consolidation or merger of the Corporation with or into another Person, or in case of any sale, lease, exchange, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation) of all or substantially all of the Corporation’s assets, on a consolidated basis, in one transaction or a series of related transactions, to any Person (including any group that is deemed to be a Person) (each of the foregoing being referred to as a “Series A Transaction”), in each case which is effected in such a manner that the holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive (either directly or upon subsequent liquidation) stock or other securities or property (including cash) with respect to or in exchange for Common Stock,
then each share of Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding shall thereafter be convertible into, in lieu of the Voting Common Stock issuable upon such conversion prior to the consummation of such Series A Transaction, the kind and amount of shares of stock and other securities and property (including cash) receivable upon the consummation of such Series A Transaction by a holder of that number of shares of Voting Common Stock into which one share of Series A Preferred Stock was convertible immediately prior to the consummation of such Series A Transaction (including, on a pro rata basis, the cash, securities or property received by holders of Common Stock in any tender or exchange offer that is a step in such Series A Transaction); provided that if the Series A Preferred Stock becomes convertible into property, then such conversion shall be out of funds legally available therefor; and provided, however, that, in any Series A transaction where a holder effectuates a conversion pursuant to this Section 6(c), such holder shall not be entitled to receive any payment of Liquidation Preference pursuant to Section 4 of this Article VIII (it being understood that where both Section 4 of this Article VIII and this Section 6(c) are applicable to a Series A Transaction, the Corporation shall give each holder of the Series A Preferred Stock the right to elect whether to receive the Liquidation Preference pursuant to Section 4 of this Article VIII or to receive, upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock, the kind and amount of shares of stock and other securities and property referred to in the immediately preceding sentence). In any such case, the Corporation or the Person formed by the consolidation or resulting from the merger or which acquires such assets or which acquires the Corporation’s shares, as the case may be, shall make appropriate provisions in its certificate of incorporation or other constituent document and in the definitive transaction documents relating to the Series A Transaction as to the rights and interest thereafter of the holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock, to the end that the provisions set forth herein (including provisions with respect to changes in and other adjustments of the number of shares of Voting Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock and the Conversion Price) shall thereafter be applicable in relation to any shares of stock or other securities or other property deliverable upon the conversion of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The Corporation shall not effect any such Series A Transaction unless prior to or simultaneously with the consummation thereof the surviving corporation or purchaser, as the case may be, shall assume by written instrument the obligation to deliver to each holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock such shares of stock, securities or other property as, in accordance with the foregoing provisions, such holder is entitled to receive, and shall have delivered such assumption agreement to such holder. In case securities or property other than Common Stock shall be issuable or deliverable upon conversion as aforesaid, then all references to Common Stock in this Section 6 shall be deemed to apply, so far as appropriate and as nearly as may be, to such other securities or property. The provisions of this Section 6(c) shall similarly apply to successive Series A Transactions. The Corporation shall give written notice to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock at least 20 Business Days prior to the date on which any Series A Transaction or similar transaction affecting the Corporation shall take place.
(ii) Nothing contained in this Section 6(c) shall limit the rights of holders of the Series A Preferred Stock to convert the Series A Preferred Stock or to vote their shares of Series A Preferred Stock in connection with a Series A Transaction.
(d) Reports. Whenever the number of shares of Voting Common Stock into which each share of Series A Preferred Stock is convertible is adjusted as provided in this Section 6, the Corporation shall promptly mail to the holders of record of the outstanding shares
of Series A Preferred Stock, at their respective addresses as the same shall appear in the Corporation’s transfer books, a certificate signed by an executive officer of the Corporation stating that the number of shares of Voting Common Stock into which the shares of Series A Preferred Stock are convertible has been adjusted (setting forth in reasonable detail and certifying the calculation of such adjustment), the new number of shares of Voting Common Stock (or describing the new stock, securities, cash or other property) into which each share of Series A Preferred Stock is convertible as a result of such adjustment, a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment and when such adjustment became effective.
(e) Conversion Procedures.
(i) The holder of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock may exercise its right to convert any or all such outstanding shares into shares of Voting Common Stock at any time by surrendering for such purpose to the Corporation, at its principal office or at such other office or agency maintained by the Corporation for that purpose, a certificate or certificates representing the shares of Series A Preferred Stock to be converted, duly endorsed in blank, accompanied by a written notice stating that such holder elects to convert all or a specified number of such shares in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.
(ii) As promptly as practicable, and in any event within two Business Days after the surrender of such certificate or certificates and the receipt of such notice relating thereto, the Corporation shall deliver or cause to be delivered (x) certificates (which shall bear legends, if appropriate) registered in the name of such holder representing the number of shares of Voting Common Stock to which the holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock so converted shall be entitled, (y) if less than the full number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock evidenced by the surrendered certificate or certificates are being converted, a new certificate or certificates for the number of shares evidenced by such surrendered certificate or certificates less the number of shares converted and (z) payment of all amounts to which a holder is entitled pursuant to Sections 6(a)(i) and 6(f) of this Article VIII. All shares of Voting Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock shall he issued without charge to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock and upon issuance shall be fully paid and non-assessable, free and clear of all taxes, liens, charges and encumbrances created, in each case, by the Corporation with respect to the issuance thereof. Such conversion shall be deemed to have been made at the close of business on the date of receipt of such notice and of such surrender of the certificate or certificates representing the shares of Series A Preferred Stock to be converted so that the rights of the holder thereof as to the shares being converted shall cease except for the right to receive shares of Voting Common Stock and any payment of amounts due pursuant to Sections 6(a)(i) and 6(f) of this Article VIII, and the Person entitled to receive the shares of Voting Common Stock shall be treated for all purposes as having become the record holder of such shares of Voting Common Stock at such time.
(iii) If a conversion of Series A Preferred Stock is to be made in connection with an Initial Public Offering (subject to the provisions of Section 6(a)(ii) of this Article VIII), a Series A Transaction or a similar transaction affecting the Corporation (other than a tender or exchange offer), the conversion of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock may, at the election of the holder thereof, be conditioned upon the consummation of such transaction, in which case such conversion shall not be deemed to be effective until such transaction has been
consummated. In connection with any tender or exchange offer for shares of Common Stock, holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall have the right to tender (or submit for exchange) shares of Series A Preferred Stock in such a manner so as to preserve the status of such shares as Series A Preferred Stock until immediately prior to such time as shares of Common Stock are to he purchased (or exchanged) pursuant to such offer, at which time that portion of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock so tendered (or submitted for exchange) which is convertible into the number of shares of Voting Common Stock to be purchased (or exchanged) pursuant to such offer shall be automatically converted into the appropriate number of shares of Voting Common Stock. Any shares of Series A Preferred Stock not so converted shall be returned to the holder as Series A Preferred Stock.
(iv) The Corporation shall not close its books against the transfer of Series A Preferred Stock or of Voting Common Stock issued or issuable upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock in any manner which interferes with the timely conversion of Series A Preferred Stock.
(v) In the event of an automatic conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to Section 6(a)(ii) of this Article VIII, each holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall surrender for such purpose to the Corporation, at its principal office or at such other office or agency maintained by the Corporation for that purpose, the certificate or certificates representing the shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by such holder, duly endorsed in blank. As promptly as practicable after the surrender of such certificate or certificates and consummation of the Initial Public Offering, and, provided that such holder has effected such surrender at least 10 Business Days following the receipt by it of the notice referred to in Section 6(a)(ii) of this Article VIII, in sufficient time to allow such holder to participate in the Initial Public Offering, if such holder is participating, the Corporation shall deliver or cause to be delivered (x) certificates (which shall bear legends, if appropriate) registered in the name of such holder representing the number of shares of Voting Common Stock to which such holder shall be entitled, and (y) payment of all amounts to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Sections 6(a)(ii) and 6(f) of this Article VIII. All shares of Voting Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be issued without charge to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock and upon issuance shall be fully paid and non-assessable, free and clear of all taxes, liens, charges and encumbrances created, in each case, by the Corporation with respect to the issuance thereof. Such conversion shall be deemed to have been made immediately prior to (but contingent upon) the consummation of the initial Public Offering, so that, upon the consummation of the Initial Public Offering, the rights of the holder thereof shall cease except for the right to receive shares of Voting Common Stock and any payment of amounts due pursuant to Sections 6(a)(ii) and 6(f) of this Article VIII, and the Person entitled to receive the shares of Voting Common Stock shall be treated for all purposes as having become the record holder of such shares of Voting Common Stock at such time.
(f) Fractional Shares. In connection with the conversion of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to this Section 6, no fractions of shares of Voting Common Stock shall be issued, but in lieu thereof the Corporation shall pay a cash adjustment in respect of such fractional interest in an amount equal to such fractional interest multiplied by the Fair Market Value of a share of Voting Common Stock on the day on which such shares of Series A Preferred Stock are deemed to have been converted. If more than one share of Series A
Preferred Stock shall be surrendered for conversion at one time by the same holder, the number of full shares of Voting Common Stock issuable upon conversion thereof shall be computed on the basis of the total number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock so surrendered.
(g) Reservation of Shares. The Corporation shall at all times reserve and keep available, free from liens, charges and security interests and not subject to any preemptive rights, for issuance upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock, such number of its authorized but unissued shares of Voting Common Stock as will from time to time be sufficient to permit the conversion of all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, and shall take or cause to be taken all action required to increase the authorized number of shares of Voting Common Stock if necessary to permit the conversion of all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock and to ensure that the shares of Voting Common Stock may be issued without violation of any applicable law or regulation or of any requirement of any securities exchange or inter-dealer quotation system on which the shares of Voting Common Stock may be listed or traded.
(h) Certain Events. If any event occurs as to which the foregoing provisions of this Section 6 are not strictly applicable or, if strictly applicable, would not, in the good faith judgment of the Board of Directors, fairly protect the conversion rights of the Series A Preferred Stock in accordance with the essential intent and principles of such provisions, then the Board of Directors shall make such adjustments in the application of such provisions, in accordance with such essential intent and principles, as shall be reasonably necessary, in the good faith opinion of the Board of Directors, to protect such conversion rights as aforesaid, but in no event shall any such adjustment have the effect of increasing the Conversion Price, or otherwise adversely affect the holders of Series A Preferred Stock,
SECTION 7. REACQUIRED SHARES.
ARTICLE IX
SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK
SECTION 1. RANK.
SECTION 2. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS.
(a) No dividends shall be paid, and no other distribution shall be made, on or
with respect to the Common Stock unless and until the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock as of the record date established by the Board of Directors for such dividend or distribution on the Common Stock shall be paid, out of funds legally available therefor, dividends in an amount (whether in the form or cash, securities or other property) equal to the amount (and in the form) of the dividends or distribution that such holder would have received had the Series B Preferred Stock been converted into Voting Common Stock immediately prior to the record date of such dividend or distribution on the Common Stock; provided, however, that if the Corporation declares and pays a dividend or makes a distribution on the Common Stock consisting in whole or in part of Common Stock or Convertible Securities, then no such dividend or distribution shall be payable in respect of the Series B Preferred Stock on account of the portion of such dividend or distribution on the Common Stock payable in Common Stock or Convertible Securities, to the extent that an anti-dilution adjustment under Section 6(b)(i) of this Article IX is required to be made and is made in connection with such dividend or distribution. Any such dividends or distribution shall be payable on the same payment date as the payment date for (and otherwise on the same payment terms as for) the dividends or distribution on the Common Stock established by the Board of Directors.
(b) No dividends shall be paid, and no other distribution shall be made, on or with respect to the Series A Preferred Stock (other than dividends declared and paid or distributions made by reason of a dividend or distribution with respect to the Common Stock, which shall be governed by Section 2(a) of this Article IX, and other than dividends and distributions payable in shares of Series A Preferred Stock, which shall be governed by the proviso below) unless and until the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock as of the record date established by the Board of Directors for such dividend or distribution on the Series A Preferred Stock shall be paid, out of funds legally available therefor, dividends in respect of each share of Series B Preferred Stock in an amount (whether in the form of cash, securities or other property) equal to the amount (and in the form) of the dividends paid or distribution made with respect to a share of the Series A Preferred Stock; provided, however, that if the Corporation declares and pays a dividend or makes a distribution on the Series A Preferred Stock consisting in whole or in part of Common Stock or Convertible Securities, then no such dividend or distribution shall be payable in respect of the Series B Preferred Stock on account of the portion of such dividend or distribution on the Series A Preferred Stock payable in Common Stock or Convertible Securities, to the extent that an anti-dilution adjustment under Section 6(b)(i) of this Article IX is required to be made and is made in connection with such dividend or distribution. Any such dividends or distribution shall be payable on the same payment date as the payment date for (and otherwise on the same payment terms as for) the dividends or distribution on the Series A Preferred Stock established by the Board of Directors.
(c) If, after the Issuance Date, the Series B Preferred Stock or the Series A Preferred Stock is subdivided, combined or reclassified into a greater or lesser number of shares without a corresponding action being taken with respect to the other series of Preferred Stock, then any dividend or distribution payable with respect to the Series B Preferred Stock by reason of a dividend or distribution payable with respect to the Series A Preferred Stock shall be appropriately adjusted.
SECTION 3. REDEMPTION.
SECTION 4. LIQUIDATION, DISSOLUTION OR WINDING UP.
(a) In the event of a Liquidation, each holder of shares of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive out of assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders, in preference to any distribution to holders of securities that are Junior Securities with respect to a Liquidation, an amount of cash with respect to each share of Series B Preferred Stock held by such holder equal to the Liquidation Preference.
(b) No payment of the Liquidation Preference shall be made with respect to any share of Series B Preferred Stock unless and until the liquidation preferences payable with respect to any securities that are Senior Securities with respect to payments upon a Liquidation shall have been paid in full. No full preferential payment on account of any Liquidation shall be made with respect to any class of securities that are Parity Securities with respect to payments upon a Liquidation unless the Liquidation Preference in respect of each share of Series B Preferred Stock shall likewise be paid at the same time in connection with such Liquidation. If, upon any Liquidation, after the distribution of the liquidation preferences to any securities that are Senior Securities with respect to payments upon a Liquidation, the assets of the Corporation are not sufficient to pay in full the Liquidation Preference payable with respect to all of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock and the full liquidation payments payable with respect to any outstanding securities that are Parity Securities with respect to payments upon a Liquidation, then such shares of Series B Preferred Stock and such Parity Securities shall share ratably in such distribution of assets in accordance with the full respective preferential payments that would be payable on such shares of Series B Preferred Stock and such Parity Securities if all amounts payable thereon were payable in full.
(c) After the payment to the holders of shares of the Series B Preferred Stock of the full amount of any liquidating distribution to which they are entitled under this Section 4, the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock as such shall have no right or claim to any of the remaining assets of the Corporation.
(d) Without limiting the voting rights of any holder of Series B Preferred Stock, the holders of shares of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive at least 10 Business Days prior written notice of any Liquidation, and may convert their Series B Preferred Stock at any time prior to any such Liquidation in accordance with Section 6 of this Article IX
SECTION 5. VOTING RIGHTS.
(a) General. Each holder of Series B Preferred Stock shall have full voting rights and powers, and shall be entitled to vote on all matters put to a vote or consent of stockholders of the Corporation, with each share of Series B Preferred Stock having the number of votes equal to the number of shares of Voting Common Stock into which such share of Series B Preferred Stock could be converted in accordance with Section 6 of this Article IX as of the record date for the vote or consent which is being taken. The holders of the Series B Preferred
Stock, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock and the holders of Voting Common Stock (and any other class or series of capital stock entitled to vote together with the Voting Common Stock) shall vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders of the Corporation, except as required by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by any certificate of designations of the Corporation from time to time in effect. Holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to notice of all stockholders meetings in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Corporation’s bylaws.
(b) Voting With Respect to Certain Matters. In addition to any matters requiring a separate vote of the Series B Preferred Stock under applicable law, the Corporation shall not, without the prior written consent or approval of the holders of more than 50% of the issued and outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock, voting as a single class:
(i) amend, repeal, or change the rights, preferences or privileges of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock (as in effect on the Issuance Date) in any manner that would affect adversely the shares of Series B Preferred Stock in a manner different from the effect on shares of the other classes or series of capital stock of the Corporation (including maintaining the seniority of the Series B Preferred Stock over certain other classes or series of capital stock of the Corporation, as set forth in the last sentence of Section 1 of this Article IX as in effect on the Issuance Date); or
(ii) increase or decrease (other than by conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock into Voting Common Stock) the total number of authorized shares of Series B Preferred Stock.
(c) Number of Votes Per Share. In connection with any right to vote as a single class pursuant to Section 5(b) of this Article IX, each holder of shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall have one vote for each share held.
SECTION 6. CONVERSION.
(a) Terms of Conversion.
(i) Optional Conversion. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time, and from time to time, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 6, into a number of fully paid and non-assessable shares of Voting Common Stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the Stated Value by (y) the Conversion Price in effect on the date of such conversion. In addition, upon such conversion, the Corporation shall pay to the holder of any shares of Series B Preferred Stock being converted, out of funds legally available therefor, an amount in cash equal to any declared but unpaid dividends on the shares of Series B Preferred Stock surrendered for conversion for which the record date is a date prior to the date on which the conversion is effective pursuant to Section 6(e)(ii) of this Article IX.
(ii) Automatic Conversion upon Initial Public Offering. In the event there shall occur an Initial Public Offering, then, at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the registration statement relating to the Initial Public Offering, there shall be submitted to a vote of the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock as to whether all of the outstanding shares of Series B
Preferred Stock shall be converted into shares of Voting Common Stock immediately prior to the consummation of the Initial Public Offering. If the holders of at least 75% of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock vote in favor thereof, then, effective immediately prior to (but contingent upon) the consummation of the Initial Public Offering, without any further action by the Corporation or the holders of shares of Series B Preferred Stock, each then outstanding share of Series B Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into a number of fully paid and non-assessable shares of Voting Common Stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the Stated Value by (y) the Conversion Price in effect on the date of such conversion. In addition, upon such conversion, the Corporation shall pay to each holder of any shares of Series B Preferred Stock so converted, out of funds legally available therefor, an amount in cash equal to any declared but unpaid dividends on the shares of Series B Preferred Stock so converted for which the record date is a date prior to the date on which the Initial Public Offering is consummated. The Corporation shall give each holder of Series B Preferred Stock written notice of the results of the vote referred to in this Section 6(a)(ii) within five Business Days after the date the vote is taken.
(b) Adjustment of Conversion Price. The Conversion Price shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as follows:
(i) Stock Dividends, Splits, etc. In case the Corporation shall, at any time or from time to time after the Issuance Date, (A) declare a dividend or make a distribution on the outstanding shares of Common Stock or Convertible Securities, in either case, in shares of Common Stock, or (B) effect a subdivision, combination, consolidation or reclassification of the outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater or lesser number of shares of Common Stock (without a comparable adjustment being made to the Series B Preferred Stock), then, and in each such case, the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such event or the record date herefor, whichever is earlier, shall be adjusted by multiplying such Conversion Price by a fraction of which (x) the numerator is the number of shares of Common Stock that were outstanding (as determined in accordance with Section 6(b)(vi) of this Article IX) immediately prior to such event and (y) the denominator is the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (as determined in accordance with Section 6(b)(vi) of this Article IX) immediately after such event. An adjustment made pursuant to this Section 6(b)(i) shall become effective (x) in the case of any such dividend or distribution, immediately after the close of business on the date for the determination of holders of shares of Common Stock entitled to receive such dividend or distribution, or (y) in the case of any such subdivision, combination or reclassification, at the close of business on the day upon which such corporate action becomes effective.
(ii) Issuances of Additional Shares. In case the Corporation shall at any time or from time to time after the Issuance Date issue any Additional Shares without consideration or for a consideration per share (or having a conversion, exchange or exercise price per share) less than the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance, then, and in each such case, the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance shall be reduced to an amount determined by multiplying the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance by a fraction of which (x) the numerator is the sum of (i) the product of (A) the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (as determined in accordance with Section 6(b)(vi) of this Article IX) immediately prior to such issuance multiplied by (B) the
Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance and (ii) the aggregate consideration received by the Corporation for the total number of shares of Common Stock so issued (or, in the case of Convertible Securities, the aggregate consideration received by the Corporation for the total amount of Convertible Securities so issued plus the aggregate consideration receivable by the Corporation for the Common Stock into or for which the Convertible Securities are convertible, exercisable or exchangeable), and (y) the denominator is the product of (i) the sum of (A) the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (as determined in accordance with Section 6(b)(vi) of this Article IX) immediately prior to such issuance and (B) the number of additional shares of Common Stock so issued (or into or for which the Convertible Securities may be converted, exercised or exchanged), multiplied by (ii) the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance. An adjustment made pursuant to this Section 6(b)(ii) shall be made on the next Business Day following the date on which any such issuance is made and shall be effective retroactively to the close of business on the date of such issuance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no adjustment shall be made pursuant to this Section 6(b)(ii) in connection with any Excluded Issuances.
(iii) General. For the purposes of any adjustment of the Conversion Price pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article IX, the following provisions shall be applicable:
(1) In the case of the issuance of Common Stock or Convertible Securities for cash in a public offering or private placement, the aggregate consideration shall be deemed to be the amount of cash paid before deducting any discounts, commissions or placement fees payable by the Corporation to any underwriter or placement agent in connection with the issuance thereof.
(2) In the case of the issuance of Common Stock for a consideration in whole or in part other than cash, the value of the non-cash consideration received shall be the Fair Market Value of such non-cash consideration.
(3) Subparagraph (2) notwithstanding, in the case of the issuance of Additional Shares to the owners of the non-surviving entity in connection with any merger in which the Corporation is the surviving corporation, the amount of consideration therefor shall be deemed to be the Fair Market Value of such portion of the net assets and business of the non-surviving entity as is attributable to such Additional Shares.
(4) If Common Stock is sold as a unit with other securities, the aggregate consideration received for such Common Stock shall be deemed to be net of the Fair Market Value of such other other securities.
(5) In the case of the issuance of Convertible Securities:
(A) The aggregate maximum number of shares of Common Stock (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto, without regard to any provision contained therein for a subsequent reduction of such number) deliverable upon conversion of or in exchange for, or upon the exercise of, such Convertible Securities and subsequent conversion, exchange or exercise thereof shall be deemed to have been issued at the time such Convertible Securities were issued and for a consideration equal to the consideration received by the
Corporation for any such Convertible Securities, plus the minimum amount of consideration (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto, without regard to any provision contained therein for a subsequent increase of consideration), if any, to be received by the Corporation upon the conversion, exercise or exchange of such Convertible Securities; provided, however, that if in the case of Convertible Securities, the minimum amount of such consideration cannot be ascertained, but is a function of anti-dilution or similar protective clauses, the Corporation shall be deemed to receive the minimum amount of consideration without reference to such clause;
(B) With respect to any Convertible Securities issued after the Issuance Date for which an adjustment to the Conversion Price previously has been made pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article IX, upon any increase in the number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon exercise, conversion or exchange of, or a decrease in the exercise price of, such Convertible Securities other than a change resulting from the anti-dilution provisions thereof, the applicable Conversion Price shall forthwith be readjusted retroactively to give effect to such increase or decrease;
(C) With respect to any Convertible Securities issued after the Issuance Date for which an adjustment to the Conversion Price has previously not been made pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article IX, if there is any increase in the number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon exercise, conversion or exchange of, or a decrease in the exercise price of, such Convertible Securities other than a change resulting from the anti-dilution provisions thereof, such Convertible Securities shall be treated as if they had been cancelled and reissued and an adjustment to the Conversion Price with respect to such deemed issuance shall be made pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article IX, if applicable;
(D) With respect to any Convertible Securities issued prior to the Issuance Date, if there is any increase in the number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon exercise, conversion or exchange of, or a decrease in the exercise price of, such Convertible Securities other than a change resulting from the anti-dilution provisions thereof, such Convertible Securities shall be treated as if they had been cancelled and reissued and an adjustment to the Conversion Price with respect to such deemed issuance shall be made pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article IX, if applicable;
(E) No further adjustment of the Conversion Price adjusted upon the issuance of any such Convertible Securities shall be made as a result of the actual issuance of Common Stock upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of any such Convertible Securities; and
(F) On the expiration or termination of any Convertible Securities, the Conversion Price shall forthwith be recalculated to such Conversion Price as would have been calculated had the adjustment been made upon the basis of the issuance of only the number of shares or Common Stock actually issued upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities (but taking into account other adjustments (or potential adjustments) made following the time of issuance of such Convertible Securities).
(iv) Rights Distributions. No adjustment of the Conversion Price pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article IX shall be made as the result of the adoption of a plan
commonly referred to as a “Stockholders’ Rights Plan” which provides for the issuance of rights to acquire shares of capital stock of the Corporation upon the occurrence of some event that is not within the control of the rights holders, or the issuance of rights under such plan; provided, however, that the issuance of capital stock of the Corporation pursuant to such rights shall require adjustment to the Conversion Price pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article IX.
(v) Calculations. All calculations of the Conversion Price shall be made to the nearest four decimal places. Anything in Section 6(b) of this Article IX to the contrary notwithstanding, in no event shall the then current Conversion Price be increased as a result of any calculation made at any time pursuant to Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article IX. No adjustment to the Conversion Price pursuant to Section 6(b) of this Article IX shall be required unless such adjustment would require an increase or decrease of at least 1% in the Conversion Price; provided, however, that any adjustments which by reason of this Section 6(b)(v) are not required to be made shall be carried forward and taken into account in any subsequent adjustment.
(vi) Outstanding Shares. The number of shares of Common Stock at any time outstanding shall include all shares of Common Stock outstanding at such time and any shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion or exercise of or in exchange for any Convertible Securities to the extent any such Convertible Securities are (i) convertible, exercisable or exchangeable at such time and (ii) convertible, exercisable, or exchangeable at a price that is less than the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion, exercise or exchange at such time. The number of shares of Common Stock at any time outstanding shall not include any shares of Common Stock then owned or held by or for the account of the Corporation or any Subsidiary of the Corporation, and the disposition of any shares owned or held by the Corporation or any Subsidiary of the Corporation to any Person other than the Corporation or any Subsidiary of the Corporation shall be considered an issuance or sale of Common Stock.
(vii) Successive Adjustments. Successive adjustments in the Conversion Price shall be made, without duplication, whenever any event specified in Section 6(b)(i) or Section 6(b)(ii) of this Article IX shall occur.
(c) Reorganization, Consolidation, Merger, Asset Sale.
(i) In case of any capital reorganization or reclassification of outstanding shares of Common Stock (other than a reclassification covered by Section 6(b) of this Article IX), or in case of any consolidation or merger of the Corporation with or into another Person, or in case of any sale, lease, exchange, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation) of all or substantially all of the Corporation’s assets, on a consolidated basis, in one transaction or a series of related transactions, to any Person (including any group that is deemed to be a Person) (each or the foregoing being referred to as a “Series B Transaction”), in each case which is effected in such a manner that the holders of Common Stock arc entitled to receive (either directly or upon subsequent liquidation) stock or other securities or property (including cash) with respect to or in exchange for Common Stock, then each share of Series B Preferred Stock then outstanding shall thereafter be convertible into, in lieu of the Voting Common Stock issuable upon such conversion prior to the consummation of
such Series B Transaction, the kind and amount of shares of stock and other securities and property (including cash) receivable upon the consummation of such Series B Transaction by a holder of that number of shares of Voting Common Stock into which one share of Series B Preferred Stock was convertible immediately prior to the consummation of such Series B Transaction (including, on a pro rata basis, the cash, securities or property received by holders of Common Stock in any tender or exchange offer that is a step in such Series B Transaction); provided that if the Series B Preferred Stock becomes convertible into property, then such conversion shall be out of funds legally available therefor; and provided, further, that, in any Series B Transaction where a holder effectuates a conversion pursuant to this Section 6(c), such holder shall not be entitled to receive any payment of Liquidation Preference pursuant to Section 4 of this Article IX (it being understood that where both Section 4 of this Article IX and this Section 6(c) are applicable to a Series B Transaction, the Corporation shall give each holder of the Series B Preferred Stock the right to elect whether to receive the Liquidation Preference pursuant to Section 4 of this Article IX or to receive, upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock, the kind and amount of shares of stock and other securities and property referred to in the immediately preceding sentence). In any such case, the Corporation or the Person formed by the consolidation or resulting from the merger or which acquires such assets or which acquires the Corporation’s shares, as the case may be, shall make appropriate provisions in its certificate of incorporation or other constituent document and in the definitive transaction documents relating to the Series B Transaction as to the rights and interest thereafter of the holder of shares of Series B Preferred Stock, to the end that the provisions set forth herein (including provisions with respect to changes in and other adjustments of the number of shares of Voting Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock and the Conversion Price) shall thereafter be applicable in relation to any shares of stock or other securities or other property deliverable upon the conversion of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock. The Corporation shall not effect any such Series B Transaction unless prior to or simultaneously with the consummation thereof the surviving corporation or purchaser, as the case may be, shall assume by written instrument the obligation to deliver to each holder of shares of Series B Preferred Stock such shares of stock, securities or other property as, in accordance with the foregoing provisions, such holder is entitled to receive, and shall have delivered such assumption agreement to such holder. In case securities or property other than Common Stock shall be issuable or deliverable upon conversion as aforesaid, then all references to Common Stock in this Section 6 shall be deemed to apply, so far as appropriate and as nearly as may be, to such other securities or property. The provisions of this Section 6(c) shall similarly apply to successive Series B Transactions. The Corporation shall give written notice to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock at least 20 Business Days prior to the date on which any Series B Transaction or similar transaction affecting the Corporation shall take place.
(ii) Nothing contained in this Section 6(c) shall limit the rights of holders of the Series B Preferred Stock to convert the Series B Preferred Stock or to vote their shares of Series B Preferred Stock in connection with a Series B Transaction.
(d) Reports. Whenever the number of shares of Voting Common Stock into which each share of Series B Preferred Stock is convertible is adjusted as provided in this Section 6, the Corporation shall promptly mail to the holders of record of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock, at their respective addresses as the same shall appear in the Corporation’s transfer books, a certificate signed by an executive officer of the Corporation
stating that the number of shares of Voting Common Stock into which the shares of Series B Preferred Stock are convertible has been adjusted (setting forth in reasonable detail and certifying the calculation of such adjustment), the new number of shares of Voting Common Stock (or describing the new stock, securities, cash or other property) into which each share of Series B Preferred Stock is convertible as a result of such adjustment, a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment and when such adjustment became effective.
(e) Conversion Procedures.
(i) The holder of any shares of Series B Preferred Stock may exercise its right to convert any or all such outstanding shares into shares of Voting Common Stock at any time by surrendering for such purpose to the Corporation, at its principal office or at such other office or agency maintained by the Corporation for that purpose, a certificate or certificates representing the shares of Series B Preferred Stock to be converted, duly endorsed in blank, accompanied by a written notice stating that such holder elects to convert all or a specified number of such shares in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.
(ii) As promptly as practicable, and in any event within two Business Days after the surrender of such certificate or certificates and the receipt of such notice relating thereto, the Corporation shall deliver or cause to be delivered (x) certificates (which shall bear legends, if appropriate) registered in the name of such holder representing the number of shares of Voting Common Stock to which the holder of shares of Series B Preferred Stock so converted shall be entitled, (y) if less than the full number of shares of Series B Preferred Stock evidenced by the surrendered certificate or certificates are being converted, a new certificate or certificates for the number of shares evidenced by such surrendered certificate or certificates less the number of shares converted and (z) payment of all amounts to which a holder is entitled pursuant to Sections 6(a)(i) and 6(f) of this Article IX. All shares of Voting Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be issued without charge to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock and upon issuance shall be fully paid and non-assessable, free and clear of all taxes, liens, charges and encumbrances created, in each case, by the Corporation with respect to the issuance thereof. Such conversion shall be deemed to have been made at the close of business on the date of receipt of such notice and of such surrender of the certificate or certificates representing the shares of Series B Preferred Stock to be converted so that the rights of the holder thereof as to the shares being converted shall cease except for the right to receive shares of Voting Common Stock and any payment of amounts due pursuant to Sections 6(a)(i) and 6(f) of this Article IX, and the Person entitled to receive the shares of Voting Common Stock shall be treated for all purposes as having become the record holder of such shares of Voting Common Stock at such time.
(iii) If a conversion of Series B Preferred Stock is to be made in connection with an Initial Public Offering (subject to Section 6(a)(ii) of this Article IX), a Series B Transaction or a similar transaction affecting the Corporation (other than a tender or exchange offer), the conversion of any shares of Series B Preferred Stock may, at the election of the holder thereof, be conditioned upon the consummation of such transaction, in which case such conversion shall not be deemed to be effective until such transaction has been consummated. In connection with any tender or exchange offer for shares of Common Stock, holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall have the right to tender (or submit for exchange) shares of Series B
Preferred Stock in such a manner so as to preserve the status of such shares as Series B Preferred Stock until immediately prior to such time as shares of Common Stock are to be purchased (or exchanged) pursuant to such offer, at which time that portion of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock so tendered (or submitted for exchange) which is convertible into the number of shares of Voting Common Stock to be purchased (or exchanged) pursuant to such offer shall be automatically converted into the appropriate number of shares of Voting Common Stock. Any shares of Series B Preferred Stock not so converted shall be returned to the holder as Series B Preferred Stock.
(iv) The Corporation shall not close its books against the transfer of Series B Preferred Stock or of Voting Common Stock issued or issuable upon conversion of Series B Preferred Stock in any manner which interferes with the timely conversion of Series B Preferred Stock.
(v) In the event of an automatic conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to Section 6(a)(ii) of this Article IX, each holder of shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall surrender for such purpose to the Corporation, at its principal office or at such other office or agency maintained by the Corporation for that purpose, the certificate or certificates representing the shares of Series B Preferred Stock held by such holder, duly endorsed in blank. As promptly as practicable after the surrender of such certificate or certificates and consummation of the Initial Public Offering, and, provided that such holder has effected such surrender at least 10 Business Days following the receipt by it of the notice referred to in Section 6(a)(ii) of this Article IX, in sufficient time to allow such holder to participate in the Initial Public Offering, if such holder is participating, the Corporation shall deliver or cause to be delivered (x) certificates (which shall bear legends, if appropriate) registered in the name of such holder representing the number of shares of Voting Common Stock to which such holder shall be entitled, and (y) payment of all amounts to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Sections 6(a)(ii) and 6(f) or this Article IX. All shares of Voting Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be issued without charge to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock and upon issuance shall be fully paid and non-assessable, free and clear of all taxes, liens, charges and encumbrances created, in each case, by the Corporation with respect to the issuance thereof. Such conversion shall be deemed to have been made immediately prior to (but contingent upon) the consummation of the Initial Public Offering, so that, upon the consummation or the Initial Public Offering, the rights of the holder thereof shall cease except for the right to receive shares of Voting Common Stock and any payment of amounts due pursuant to Sections 6(a)(ii) and 6(f) of this Article IX, and the Person entitled to receive the shares of Voting Common Stock shall be treated for all purposes as having become the record holder of such shares of Voting Common Stock at such time.
(f) Fractional Shares. In connection with the conversion of any shares of Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to this Section 6, no fractions of shares of Voting Common Stock shall be issued, but in lieu thereof the Corporation shall pay a cash adjustment in respect of such fractional interest in an amount equal to such fractional interest multiplied by the Fair Market Value of a share of Voting Common Stock on the day on which such shares of Series B Preferred Stock are deemed to have been converted. If more than one share of Series B Preferred Stock shall be surrendered for conversion at one time by the same holder, the number of full shares of Voting Common Stock issuable upon conversion thereof shall be computed on the
basis of the total number of shares of Series B Preferred Stock so surrendered.
(g) Reservation of Shares. The Corporation shall at all times reserve and keep available, free from liens, charges and security interests and not subject to any preemptive rights, for issuance upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock, such number of its authorized but unissued shares of Voting Common Stock as will from time to time be sufficient to permit the conversion of all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock, and shall take or cause to be taken all action required to increase the authorized number of shares of Voting Common Stock if necessary to permit the conversion of all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock and to ensure that the shares of Voting Common Stock may be issued without violation of any applicable law or regulation or of any requirement of any securities exchange or inter-dealer quotation system of which the shares of Voting Common Stock may be listed or traded.
(h) Certain Events. If any event occurs as to which the foregoing provisions of this Section 6 are not strictly applicable or, if strictly applicable, would not, in the good faith judgment of the Board of Directors, fairly protect the conversion rights of the Series B Preferred Stock in accordance with the essential intent and principles of such provisions, then the Board of Directors shall make such adjustments in the application of such provisions, in accordance with such essential intent and principles, as shall be reasonably necessary, in the good faith opinion of the Board of Directors, to protect such conversion rights as aforesaid, but in no event shall any such adjustment have the effect of increasing the Conversion Price, or otherwise adversely affect the holders of Series B Preferred Stock.
SECTION 7. REACQUIRED SHARES.
ARTICLE X
SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK
SECTION 1. RANK.
SECTION 2. DIVIDENDS.
SECTION 3. REDEMPTION.
SECTION 4. LIQUIDATION, DISSOLUTION OR WINDING UP.
(a) In the event of a Liquidation, each holder of shares of C-l Preferred, C-2 Preferred, C-3 Preferred or C-4 Preferred shall be entitled to receive out of assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders, in preference to any distribution to holders of securities that are Junior Securities with respect to a Liquidation, an amount of cash with respect to each share of C-l Preferred, C-2 Preferred, C-3 Preferred or C-4 Preferred held by such holder equal to the Liquidation Preference.
(b) No payment of the Liquidation Preference shall be made with respect to any share of C-1 Preferred, C-2 Preferred, C-3 Preferred or C-4 Preferred unless and until the liquidation preferences payable with respect to any securities that are Senior Securities with respect to payments upon a Liquidation shall have been paid in full. No full preferential payment on account of any Liquidation shall be made with respect to any class of securities that are Parity Securities with respect to payments upon a Liquidation unless the Liquidation Preference in respect of each share of Series C Preferred Stock shall likewise be paid at the same time in connection with such Liquidation. If, upon any Liquidation, after the distribution of the liquidation preferences to any securities that are Senior Securities with respect to payments upon a Liquidation, the assets of the Corporation are not sufficient to pay in full the Liquidation Preference payable with respect to all of the outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock and the full liquidation payments payable with respect to any outstanding securities that are Parity Securities with respect to payments upon a Liquidation, then all such shares of Series C Preferred Stock and such Parity Securities shall share ratably in such distribution of assets in accordance with the full respective preferential payments that would be payable on such shares of Series C Preferred Stock and such Parity Securities if all amounts payable thereon were payable in full.
(c) After the payment to the holders of shares of Series C Preferred Stock of the full amount of any liquidating distribution to which they are entitled under this Section 4, the holders of Series C Preferred Stock as such shall have no right or claim to any of the remaining assets of the Corporation.
(d) Without limiting the voting rights, if any, of any holder of Series C Preferred Stock, the Corporation shall give the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock written notice at least 10 Business Days prior to the date on which the Corporation closes its books or takes a record, with respect to any Liquidation.
SECTION 5. VOTING RIGHTS.
(a) General. No holder of Series C Preferred Stock shall be entitled to any voting rights, except as hereinafter provided in this Section 5 or as required by law. Holders of Series C Preferred Stock shall be entitled to notice of all stockholders meetings to the extent provided by, and in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Corporation’s bylaws.
(b) Voting Rights for Directors.
(i) The holders of C-1 Preferred, voting separately as a class, shall be entitled to elect to the Board of Directors a total of three individuals (the “C-1 Directors”), with all other stockholders of the Corporation specifically denied the right to nominate and elect the C-1 Directors.
(ii) The holders of C-2 Preferred, voting separately as a class, shall be entitled to elect to the Board of Directors one individual (the “C-2 Director”), with all other stockholders of the Corporation specifically denied the right to nominate and elect the C-2 Director.
(iii) The holders of C-3 Preferred, voting separately as a class, shall be entitled to elect to the Board of Directors one individual (the “C-3 Director”), with all other stockholders of the Corporation specifically denied the right to nominate and elect the C-3 Director.
(iv) The holders of C-4 Preferred, voting separately as a class, shall be entitled to elect to the Board of Directors one individual (the “C-4 Director”), with all other stockholders of the Corporation specifically denied the right to nominate and elect the C-4 Director.
(c) Voting With Respect to Certain Matters. In addition to any matters requiring a separate vote of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock under applicable law, the Corporation shall not, without the prior written consent or approval of the holders of more than 50% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock:
(i) amend, repeal, or change the rights, preferences or privileges of the shares of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock (as in effect on the Issuance Date) in any manner that would affect adversely the shares of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock in a manner different from the effect on shares of the other classes or series of capital stock of the Corporation (including maintaining the seniority of the Series C Preferred Stock over certain other classes or series of capital stock of the Corporation, as set forth in the first sentence of Section 1 of this Article X as in effect on the Issuance Date); or
(ii) increase or decrease the total number of authorized shares of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock.
(d) Election Procedures.
(i) The right of the respective holders of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock to elect directors as described in Section 5(b) of this Article X (including without limitation to fill any vacancy occurring in the office of any director elected pursuant to Section 5(b) of this Article X) may be exercised either at a special meeting of the holders of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock, at any annual meeting of stockholders of the Corporation held for the purpose of electing directors, or by the written consent of the holders of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock acting without a
meeting pursuant to Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. The term of office or any director elected by the holders of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock pursuant to Section 5(b) of this Article X shall terminate upon the election of his or her successor or upon his or her earlier death, resignation or removal as provided by Section 5(d)(ii) of this Article X.
(ii) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Certificate of Incorporation or bylaws of the Corporation, any director so elected pursuant to Section 5(b) of this Article X may be removed without cause only by the holders of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock with respect which such director was elected. The right of the holders of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock to remove directors without cause may be exercised at any special meeting of such holders or by a written consent of such holders acting without a meeting pursuant to Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
(iii) In case of a vacancy occurring in the office of any director so elected pursuant to Section 5(b) of this Article X, for whatever reason, the holders of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock with respect which such director was elected may elect a successor to hold office for the unexpired term of such director or, if the vacancy is in the office of a C-l Director, such vacancy may be filled by a majority of the other C-1 Directors (or by the sole C-l Director) then in office.
(iv) All actions taken by the holders of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock under this Section 5 shall be taken by the affirmative vote, or by written consent, of the holders of more than 50% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock.
(e) Number of Votes Per Share. 1n connection with any right to vote as a single class pursuant to this Section 5, or on any matter required by law, each holder of shares of the Applicable Series of the Series C Preferred Stock shall have one vote for each share held.
SECTION 6. NO CONVERSION.
SECTION 7. REACQUIRED SHARES.
ARTICLE XI
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SECTION 1. MANAGEMENT.
SECTION 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS.
SECTION 3. NEWLY-CREATED DIRECTORSHIPS AND VACANCIES.
SECTION 4. REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS.
SECTION 5. WRITTEN BALLOT NOT REQUIRED.
SECTION 6. BYLAWS.
ARTICLE XII
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION
ARTICLE XIII
AMENDMENT
ARTICLE XIV
NO IMPAIRMENT
ARTICLE XV
PROPERTY OF STOCKHOLDERS
ARTICLE XVI
DEFINITIONS; HEADINGS
(a) For the purposes of this Certificate of Incorporation, the following definitions shall apply:
(b) The headings of the sections, paragraphs, subparagraphs, clauses and sub-clauses included in this Certificate of Incorporation are for convenience of reference only and shall not define, limit or affect any of the provisions hereof.