the transactions contemplated in clause (i) above or otherwise holds funds to facilitate the issuance and settlement of checks or similar payment instruments on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, any customers of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or other third parties.
“NYSE” means the New York Stock Exchange.
“Out-of-the-Money Company Stock Option” means any Company Stock Option (whether vested or unvested) that is outstanding and unexercised as of immediately prior to the Effective Time and that has a per share exercise price equal to or greater than the Merger Consideration.
“Order” means, with respect to any Person, any order, injunction, judgment, decree, or ruling enacted, adopted, promulgated or applied by a Governmental Authority or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction that is binding upon or applicable to such Person or its property.
“Parent Material Adverse Effect” means any event, change, occurrence, development or state of circumstances that, individually or in the aggregate, would reasonably be expected to prevent the consummation of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
“Payment Network” means Mastercard International, Incorporated (including its subsidiaries), Visa Inc. (including its subsidiaries), Discover Financial Services, LLC, American Express, National Automated Clearinghouse Association (NACHA), and any other card association, application, ledger or exchange that facilitates holding or transferring funds, electronic payments or funds transfer network, or similar organization or association having clearing or oversight responsibilities.
“Payment Network Rules” means the rules, regulations, bylaws, guidelines, standards, policies, manuals, or procedures or published written guidance or requirements of, or applicable to, any Payment Network, including with respect to the processing or handling of payment information or collection, settlement, processing or remittance of electronic payments or funds transfers.
“Permit” means any permits, licenses, variances, clearances, consents, commissions, franchises, exemptions, orders and approvals from Governmental Authorities.
“Permitted Liens” means (i) Liens disclosed on the Company Balance Sheet, (ii) Liens for Taxes, assessments, utilities or other governmental charges or levies that are (A) not yet due and payable (or are due and payable without penalty) or (B) being contested in good faith and for which appropriate reserves have been established by the Company in accordance with GAAP, (iii) customary interests of lessors and sublessors of any leased properties and other statutory Liens in favor of lessors and sublessors, (iv) easements, rights of way and other imperfections of title or encumbrances that do not materially interfere with the present use of, or materially detract from the value of, the property related thereto, (v) requirements and restrictions of zoning, building and other laws which are not violated by the current use or occupancy of such property, (vi) Liens incurred or deposits or pledges made in connection with, or to secure payment of, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, pension programs and similar obligations, (vii) mechanics’, carriers’, workmen’s, repairmen’s or other like liens or other similar encumbrances arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business that do not materially interfere with the present use of, or materially detract from the value of, the property related thereto, (viii) nonexclusive licenses and sublicenses of Intellectual Property granted in the ordinary course of business, (ix) Liens imposed by any applicable loan agreements or indentures, (x) Liens that do not materially adversely affect the use of or impair the value of the asset or property subject to such Liens, (xi) any Lien incurred in the ordinary course of business since the Company Balance Sheet Date, (xii) any Liens that would be discharged or released at or prior to the Closing, and (xiii) any Lien securing capital lease obligations or purchase money debt.
“Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, trust or other entity or organization, including a government or political subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
“Proceeding” means any suit, charge, complaint, claim, action, litigation, arbitration, proceeding (including any civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or appellate proceeding), hearing, audit, examination or investigation commenced, brought, conducted or heard by or before any court or other Governmental Authority or any arbitrator or arbitration panel.