Elective Distributions
Whenever we intend to distribute a dividend payable at the election of shareholders either in cash or in additional shares, we will give prior notice thereof to the depositary and will indicate whether we wish the elective distribution to be made available to you. In such case, we will assist the depositary in determining whether such distribution is lawful and reasonably practicable.
The depositary will make the election available to you only if it is reasonably practicable and if we have provided all of the documentation contemplated in the Deposit Agreement. In such case, the depositary will establish procedures to enable you to elect to receive either cash or additional Enel Chile ADSs, in each case as described in the Deposit Agreement.
If the election is not made available to you, you will receive either cash or additional Enel Chile ADSs, depending on what a shareholder in Chile would receive upon failing to make an election, as more fully described in the Deposit Agreement.
Other Distributions
Whenever we distribute property other than cash, shares of common stock or rights to purchase additional shares of Enel Chile common stock, the depositary will consult with us to the extent practicable and distribute such property to holders of Enel Chile ADSs in proportion to the number of Enel Chile ADSs held, in any manner that the depositary, with our consent, deems equitable and practicable for accomplishing the distribution.
If the depositary determines that such distribution cannot be made proportionately among the holders of Enel Chile ADSs, or for any other reason the depositary deems such distribution not to be reasonably practicable, the depositary may, with our approval, adopt such distribution method, including a sale, as it deems equitable and practicable.
If the depositary sells such property, the net proceeds of such sale will be distributed to holders as in the case of a cash distribution, net of fees, expenses, taxes or governmental charges payable by holders under the Deposit Agreement.
The proceeds of such a sale will be distributed to holders as in the case of a cash distribution.
Changes Affecting Shares of Common Stock
The shares of Enel Chile common stock held on deposit for Enel Chile ADSs may change from time to time. For example, there may be a change in nominal or par value, a split-up, cancellation, consolidation or classification of such shares of common stock or a recapitalization, reorganization, merger, consolidation or sale of assets.
If any such change were to occur, your Enel Chile ADSs would, to the extent permitted by law, represent the right to receive the property received or exchanged in respect of the shares of Enel Chile common stock held on deposit. The depositary may, with our approval, or at our request, in such circumstances deliver new Enel Chile ADSs to you or call for the exchange of your existing Enel Chile ADSs for new Enel Chile ADSs. If the depositary may not lawfully distribute such property to you, the depositary may sell such property and distribute the net proceeds to holders as in the case of a cash distribution.
Redemption
To the extent permitted by applicable law, whenever we decide to redeem any of the securities on deposit with the custodian, we will notify the depositary in advance. If it is practicable and if we have provided all of the documentation contemplated in the Deposit Agreement, the depositary will provide notice of the redemption to the holders of Enel Chile ADSs.
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