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Amalgamation Agreement (100% Subsidiary)

This template is an agreement for the amalgamation of a wholly-owned subsidiary into its parent company. It is used to legally merge the subsidiary into the parent, often for simplification of corporate structure or tax efficiencies.

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Company Letterhead

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AMALGAMATION AGREEMENT

THIS AMALGAMATION AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}},

BETWEEN:

{{parent_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated and existing under the laws of {{country_of_incorporation}}, with registration number {{parent_company_registration_number}}, and having its registered office at {{parent_company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Parent Company");

AND

{{subsidiary_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated and existing under the laws of {{country_of_incorporation}}, with registration number {{subsidiary_company_registration_number}}, and being a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Parent Company, and having its registered office at {{subsidiary_company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Subsidiary Company").

The Parent Company and the Subsidiary Company are hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Parties" and individually as "a Party".

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parent Company desires to amalgamate the Subsidiary Company into itself to streamline its corporate structure, improve operational efficiency, and achieve administrative and cost synergies.

WHEREAS, the Subsidiary Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Parent Company, and all its issued share capital is held beneficially by the Parent Company.

WHEREAS, both Parties deem it to be in their best interests to effect such an amalgamation in accordance with the provisions of applicable corporate law.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. AGREEMENT TO AMALGAMATE

1.1 The Subsidiary Company shall be amalgamated with and into the Parent Company, and the Parent Company shall be the amalgamated company (hereinafter referred to as "the Amalgamated Company").

1.2 The amalgamation shall be effected in accordance with the provisions of {{relevant_corporate_act_or_law}} of {{country_of_incorporation}} and any other applicable laws and regulations.

2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TIME OF AMALGAMATION

2.1 The amalgamation shall become effective on the date and at the time that the Certificate of Amalgamation is issued by the Registrar of Companies (or equivalent authority) in {{country_of_incorporation}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Effective Date").

2.2 On the Effective Date, the separate corporate existence of the Subsidiary Company shall cease, and the Subsidiary Company shall be merged into the Parent Company.

3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AMALGAMATION

3.1 Share Capital: Upon the amalgamation, all shares of the Subsidiary Company held by the Parent Company shall be cancelled without any repayment of capital, and no shares of the Subsidiary Company shall be converted into shares of the Parent Company.

3.2 Assets and Liabilities: All property, rights, assets, and undertakings of the Subsidiary Company shall vest in and be owned by the Amalgamated Company. All debts, liabilities, and obligations of the Subsidiary Company shall become the debts, liabilities, and obligations of the Amalgamated Company.

3.3 Constitution/Memorandum and Articles of Association: The memorandum and articles of association (or equivalent constitutional documents) of the Parent Company as they exist immediately prior to the amalgamation shall be the memorandum and articles of association (or equivalent) of the Amalgamated Company.

4. COVENANTS AND UNDERTAKINGS

4.1 Each Party undertakes to execute such further documents and do such further acts as may be necessary or desirable to give full effect to the amalgamation in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

4.2 The Parties shall cooperate fully in obtaining all necessary consents, approvals, and waivers from governmental authorities, creditors, and other third parties as may be required to effect the amalgamation.

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

5.1 Each Party represents and warrants that it has the corporate power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.

5.2 Each Party represents and warrants that this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

6. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

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

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 the courts of {{country_of_jurisdiction}}.

7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

Signature Block

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

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF {{parent_company_name}}

_____________________________

Name: {{parent_signer_name}}

Title: {{parent_signer_title}}

Date: {{parent_signature_date}}

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF {{subsidiary_company_name}}

_____________________________

Name: {{subsidiary_signer_name}}

Title: {{subsidiary_signer_title}}

Date: {{subsidiary_signature_date}}

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