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Amalgamation Agreement

This Amalgamation Agreement template is for two or more companies in Southern Africa looking to merge their operations, assets, and liabilities into a single new entity. It outlines the terms and conditions for such a merger, ensuring legal and transparent integration.

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Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

AMALGAMATION AGREEMENT

This Amalgamation Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}},

BETWEEN:

{{company_1_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{jurisdiction_1}}, with registration number {{registration_number_1}}, and having its registered office at {{registered_office_1}} (hereinafter referred to as “Company A”);

AND

{{company_2_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{jurisdiction_2}}, with registration number {{registration_number_2}}, and having its registered office at {{registered_office_2}} (hereinafter referred to as “Company B”);

(Company A and Company B hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Constituent Companies” and individually as a “Constituent Company”).

1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

1.1 In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them:

“Amalgamated Company” means the new company formed as a result of the amalgamation of the Constituent Companies.

“Effective Date” means the date upon which the amalgamation becomes effective as stipulated in Clause {{effective_date_clause}}.

“Share Exchange Ratio” means the ratio at which shares of the Constituent Companies will be exchanged for shares in the Amalgamated Company, as set out in Schedule A.

1.2 Clause headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

2. AGREEMENT TO AMALGAMATE

2.1 Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Constituent Companies hereby agree to amalgamate and continue as one company (the “Amalgamated Company”) under the name of {{amalgamated_company_name}} (or such other name as the parties may agree and as may be approved by the relevant governmental authority).

2.2 The amalgamation shall be effected in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act [{{relevant_companies_act}}] of {{jurisdiction_of_act}}.

3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AMALGAMATION

3.1 Share Capital of the Amalgamated Company: The authorized and issued share capital of the Amalgamated Company shall be as set out in Schedule B.

3.2 Exchange of Shares: Upon the Effective Date, each share of the Constituent Companies shall be converted into shares of the Amalgamated Company in accordance with the Share Exchange Ratio.

3.3 Transfer of Assets and Liabilities: All assets, rights, duties, obligations, and undertakings of the Constituent Companies shall, without further act or deed, become the assets, rights, duties, obligations, and undertakings of the Amalgamated Company on the Effective Date.

3.4 Continuation of Employees: The employment of all employees of the Constituent Companies shall continue with the Amalgamated Company on terms and conditions no less favourable than their existing employment terms, unless otherwise agreed with individual employees.

4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

4.1 Each Constituent Company hereby represents and warrants to the other that as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Effective Date:

4.1.1 It is a duly incorporated and validly existing company under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation.

4.1.2 It has the corporate power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.

4.1.3 All necessary corporate action has been taken to authorize the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement.

5. COVENANTS PRIOR TO AMALGAMATION

5.1 Each Constituent Company undertakes to obtain all necessary consents, approvals, and waivers from governmental authorities and third parties required for the amalgamation.

5.2 Each Constituent Company shall conduct its business in the ordinary course and shall not engage in any extraordinary transactions without the prior written consent of the other Constituent Company.

6. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

6.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_jurisdiction}}.

6.2 Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in {{arbitration_city}}, in accordance with the rules of the {{arbitration_institute}}.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

7.1 The Constituent Companies agree to keep confidential all terms and conditions of this Agreement and all information exchanged during the due diligence process and the negotiation of this Agreement.

7.2 This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of {{confidentiality_period}} years.

8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Constituent Companies with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations, whether written or oral.

9. SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amalgamation Agreement on the date first above written.

COMPANY A:

_____________________________

Name: {{signatory_name_1}}

Title: {{signatory_title_1}}

COMPANY B:

_____________________________

Name: {{signatory_name_2}}

Title: {{signatory_title_2}}

WITNESSES:

1. _____________________________

Name: {{witness_name_1}}

ID Number: {{witness_id_1}}

2. _____________________________

Name: {{witness_name_2}}

ID Number: {{witness_id_2}}

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