EXHIBIT 3.1
THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
METAWAVE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION,
A DELAWARE CORPORATION
The undersigned, Vito Palermo, hereby certifies that:
1. He is the duly elected Chief Financial Officer and Secretary,
respectively, of Metawave Communications Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
2. The Certificate of Incorporation of this corporation was originally
filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on July 11, 1995.
3. The Certificate of Incorporation of this corporation shall be amended
and restated to read in full as follows:
ARTICLE I
The name of this Corporation is Metawave Communications Corporation.
ARTICLE II
The address of the registered office of this Corporation in the State of
Delaware is 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle.
The name of its registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust
Company.
ARTICLE III
The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is to
engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized
under the General Corporation Law of Delaware.
ARTICLE IV
A. CLASSES OF STOCK. This Corporation is authorized to issue two classes
of stock to be designated, respectively, "Common Stock" and "Preferred Stock."
The total number of shares that this Corporation is authorized to issue is sixty
million (60,000,000) shares. Forty million (40,000,000) shares shall be Common
Stock, par value $.0001 per share, and twenty million (20,000,000) shares shall
be Preferred Stock, par value $.0001 per share.
B. RIGHTS, PREFERENCES AND RESTRICTIONS OF PREFERRED STOCK. The
Preferred Stock authorized by this Third Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation may be issued from time to time in one or more series. The
rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions granted to
and imposed on the Series A Preferred Stock, which series shall consist of
5,565,416 shares, and the Series B Preferred Stock, which series shall consist
of 2,760,742 shares, and the Series C Preferred Stock, which series shall
consist of 2,700,000 shares and the Series D Preferred Stock, which series shall
consist of 2,500,000 shares, are as set forth below in this Article IV(B). The
Board of Directors is hereby authorized to fix or alter the rights, preferences,
privileges and restrictions granted to or imposed upon additional series of
Preferred Stock, and the number of shares constituting any such series and the
designation thereof, or of any of them. Subject to compliance with applicable
protective voting rights that have been or may be granted to the Preferred Stock
or series thereof in Certificates of Determination or this Corporation's Third
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation ("Protective Provisions"), but
notwithstanding any other rights of the Preferred Stock or any series thereof,
the rights, privileges, preferences and restrictions of any such additional
series may be subordinated to, pari passu with (including, without limitation,
inclusion in provisions with respect to dividends, liquidation and acquisition
preferences, redemption and/or approval of matters by vote or written consent),
or senior to any of those of any present or future class or series of Preferred
or Common Stock. Subject to compliance with applicable Protective Provisions and
unless otherwise specifically provided in the resolution establishing any
series, the Board of Directors shall further have the authority, after the
issuance of shares of a series whose number it has designated, to amend the
resolution establishing such series to decrease the number of shares of that
series, but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding. In
case the number of shares of any series shall be so decreased, the shares
constituting such decrease shall resume the status that they had prior to the
adoption of the resolution originally fixing the number of shares of such
series.
1. DIVIDEND PROVISIONS. Subject to the rights of other series of
Preferred Stock that may from time to time come into existence, the holders of
shares of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock shall be
entitled to receive dividends, when, as and if declared by the Board of
Directors, out of any assets legally available therefor, prior and in preference
to any declaration or payment of any dividend (payable other than in Common
Stock or other securities and rights convertible into or entitling the holder
thereof to receive, directly or indirectly, additional shares of Common Stock of
this Corporation) on the Common Stock of this Corporation, (a) at the rate of
$.08 per share of Series A Preferred Stock, $.27 per share of Series B Preferred
Stock, $.49 per share of Series C Preferred Stock, and $.64 per share of Series
D Preferred Stock, per annum (each of such amounts being subject to equitable
adjustment to reflect the effects of any stock dividends, stock splits,
combinations, reverse splits, reclassifications or recapitalizations (herein
referred to as "Adjustment Events")), or (b) if a dividend is paid on the Common
Stock in an amount per share (the "Alternate Rate") which, when multiplied by
the respective numbers of shares of Common Stock into which shares of the Series
A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock are then convertible, exceeds
the preferential dividend per share which holders of shares of such series would
otherwise be entitled to receive under clause (a) of this Section 1, then
holders of shares of such series shall be entitled to receive the Alternate Rate
per share of such series in lieu of the preferential dividend set forth in
clause (a) of this Section 1. Such dividends shall not be cumulative until the
calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2000. Such dividends shall accrue on each
share from July 1, 2000, if declared
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by the Board of Directors. Such dividends shall be cumulative so that, if such
dividends in respect of any previous or current annual dividend period, at the
annual rate specified above, shall have been declared but not paid, the
deficiency shall first be fully paid before any dividend or other distribution
shall be paid on or declared and set apart for the Common Stock. Any
accumulation of dividends on the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D
Preferred Stock shall not bear interest. Cumulative dividends with respect to a
share of Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock that are
accrued, payable and/or in arrears shall, upon conversion of such share to
Common Stock, subject to the rights of other series of Preferred Stock that may
from time to time come into existence, be paid to the extent assets are legally
available therefor either in cash or in Common Stock (valued at the fair market
value on the date of payment as determined by the Board of Directors of this
Corporation). Any amounts for which assets are not legally available shall be
paid promptly as assets become legally available therefor. Any partial payment
will be made pro rata among the holders of such shares.
2. LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE
(a) In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up
of this Corporation, either voluntary or involuntary, subject to the rights of
other series of Preferred Stock that may from time to time come into existence,
the holders of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock shall
be entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any distribution of any of
the assets of this Corporation to the holders of Common Stock by reason of their
ownership thereof, an amount per share equal to the sum of (i) $1.00 for each
outstanding share of Series A Preferred Stock (the "Original Series A Issue
Price"), $3.375 for each outstanding share of Series B Preferred Stock (the
"Original Series B Issue Price"), $6.16 for each outstanding share of Series C
Preferred Stock (the "Original Series C Issue Price") and $8.00 for each
outstanding share of Series D Preferred Stock (the "Original Series D Issue
Price") (each such amount being subject to adjustment for Adjustment Events),
and (ii) an amount equal to declared but unpaid dividends and accrued cumulative
dividends on each such share of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D
Preferred Stock. If upon the occurrence of such event, the assets and funds thus
distributed among the holders of the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D
Preferred Stock shall be insufficient to permit the payment to such holders of
the full aforesaid preferential amounts, then, subject to the rights of other
series of Preferred Stock that may from time to time come into existence, the
entire assets and funds of this Corporation legally available for distribution
shall be distributed ratably among the holders of the Series A, Series B, Series
C and Series D Preferred Stock in proportion to the preferential amount each
such holder is otherwise entitled to receive.
(b) For purposes of subsections (b), (c), (d) and (e) of this
Section 2, the following definitions shall apply:
"Series A Investment Amount" shall mean the Original Series
A Issue Price multiplied by the number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock
outstanding.
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"Series B Investment Amount" shall mean the Original Series
B Issue Price multiplied by the number of shares of Series B Preferred Stock
outstanding.
"Series C Investment Amount" shall mean the Original Series
C Issue Price multiplied by the number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock
outstanding.
"Series D Investment Amount" shall mean the Original Series
D Issue Price multiplied by the number of shares of Series D Preferred Stock
outstanding.
"Total Preferred Stock Investment Amount" shall mean the sum
of the Series A Investment Amount, Series B Investment Amount, Series C
Investment Amount and Series D Investment Amount.
"Series A Percentage" shall mean the Series A Investment
Amount divided by the Total Preferred Stock Investment Amount.
"Series B Percentage" shall mean the Series B Investment
Amount divided by the Total Preferred Stock Investment Amount.
"Series C Percentage" shall mean the Series C Investment
Amount divided by the Total Preferred Stock Investment Amount.
"Series D Percentage" shall mean the Series D Investment
Amount divided by the Total Preferred Stock Investment Amount.
(c) Upon the completion of the distributions required by
subsection (a) of this Section 2 and any other distribution that may be required
with respect to other series of Preferred Stock that may from time to time come
into existence, the remaining assets of this Corporation available for
distribution to stockholders shall be distributed as follows: (i) an aggregate
amount (the "First Distribution Amount") equal to the product of $1.50
multiplied by the number of shares of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D
Preferred Stock then outstanding (as adjusted for Adjustment Events) shall be
distributed, on a pari passu basis, in an amount equal to the Series A
Percentage multiplied by the First Distribution Amount, ratably among the
holders of Series A Preferred Stock, the Series B Percentage multiplied by the
First Distribution Amount, ratably among the holders of Series B Preferred
Stock, the Series C Percentage multiplied by the First Distribution Amount,
ratably among the holders of Series C Preferred Stock, and the Series D
Percentage multiplied by the First Distribution Amount, ratably among the
holders of Series D Preferred Stock, and (ii) an amount per share equal to $1.50
for each outstanding share of Common Stock (as adjusted for Adjustment Events),
in addition to the amounts paid pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section 2,
shall be distributed ratably among the holders of Common Stock. If the assets
and funds thus distributed among the holders of the Series A, Series B, Series C
and Series D Preferred Stock and the holders of the Common Stock shall be
insufficient to permit the payment to such holders of the full aforesaid
preferential amounts, then, subject to the rights of other series of Preferred
Stock that may from time to time come into existence, the entire assets and
funds of this Corporation legally available for
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distribution shall be distributed ratably among the holders of the Series A,
Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock and the holders of the Common
Stock in proportion to the preferential amount each such holder is otherwise
entitled to receive under this subsection (c).
(d) Upon the completion of the distributions required by
subsections (a) and (c) of this Section 2 and any other distribution that may be
required with respect to other series of Preferred Stock that may from time to
time come into existence, the remaining assets of this Corporation available for
distribution to stockholders shall be distributed as follows: (i) an aggregate
amount (the "Second Distribution Amount") equal to the product of $3.5625
multiplied by the number of shares of Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred
Stock then outstanding (as adjusted for Adjustment Events) shall be distributed,
on a pari passu basis, in an amount equal to the Series A Percentage multiplied
by the Second Distribution Amount, ratably among the holders of Series A
Preferred Stock, the Series B Percentage multiplied by the Second Distribution
Amount, ratably among the holders of Series B Preferred Stock, the Series C
Percentage multiplied by the Second Distribution Amount, ratably among the
holders of Series C Preferred Stock, and the Series D Percentage multiplied by
the Second Distribution Amount, ratably among the holders of Series D Preferred
Stock, and (ii) an amount per share equal to $3.5625 for each outstanding share
of Common Stock (as adjusted for Adjustment Events), in addition to the amounts
paid pursuant to subsections (a) and (c) of this Section 2, shall be distributed
ratably among the holders of Common Stock. If the assets and funds thus
distributed among the holders of the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D
Preferred Stock and the holders of the Common Stock shall be insufficient to
permit the payment to such holders of the full aforesaid preferential amounts,
then, subject to the rights of other series of Preferred Stock that may from
time to time come into existence, the entire assets and funds of this
Corporation legally available for distribution shall be distributed ratably
among the holders of the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred
Stock and the holders of the Common Stock in proportion to the preferential
amount each such holder is otherwise entitled to receive under this subsection
(d).
(e) Upon the completion of the distributions required by
subsections (a), (c) and (d) of this Section 2 and any other distribution that
may be required with respect to other series of Preferred Stock that may from
time to time come into existence, the remaining assets of this Corporation
available for distribution to stockholders shall be distributed as follows: (i)
an aggregate amount (the "Third Distribution Amount") equal to the product of
$4.1775 multiplied by the number of shares of Series C and Series D Preferred
Stock then outstanding (as adjusted for Adjustment Events) shall be distributed,
on a pari passu basis, in an amount equal to the Series A Percentage multiplied
by the Third Distribution Amount, ratably among the holders of Series A
Preferred Stock, the Series B Percentage multiplied by the Third Distribution
Amount, ratably among the holders of Series B Preferred Stock, the Series C
Percentage multiplied by the Third Distribution Amount, ratably among the
holders of Series C Preferred Stock, and the Series D Percentage multiplied by
the Third Distribution Amount, ratably among the holders of Series D Preferred
Stock, and (ii) an amount per share equal to $4.1775 for each outstanding share
of Common Stock (as adjusted for Adjustment Events), in addition to the amounts
paid pursuant to subsections (a), (c) and (d) of this Section 2, shall be
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distributed ratably among the holders of Common Stock. If the assets and funds
thus distributed among the holders of the Series A, Series B, Series C and
Series D Preferred Stock and the holders of the Common Stock shall be
insufficient to permit the payment to such holders of the full aforesaid
preferential amounts, then, subject to the rights of other series of Preferred
Stock that may from time to time come into existence, the entire assets and
funds of this Corporation legally available for distribution shall be
distributed ratably among the holders of the Series A, Series B, Series C and
Series D Preferred Stock and the holders of the Common Stock in proportion to
the preferential amount each such holder is otherwise entitled to receive under
this subsection (e).
(f) Upon the completion of the distributions required by
subsections (a), (c), (d) and (e) of this Section 2 and any other distribution
that may be required with respect to other series of Preferred Stock that may
from time to time come into existence, the remaining assets of this Corporation
available for distribution to stockholders shall be distributed as follows: (i)
an aggregate amount (the "Fourth Distribution Amount") equal to the product of
$2.76 multiplied by the number of shares of Series D Preferred Stock then
outstanding (as adjusted for Adjustment Events) shall be distributed, on a pari
passu basis, in an amount equal to the Series A Percentage multiplied by the
Fourth Distribution Amount, ratably among the holders of Series A Preferred
Stock, the Series B Percentage multiplied by the Fourth Distribution Amount,
ratably among the holders of Series B Preferred Stock, the Series C Percentage
multiplied by the Fourth Distribution Amount, ratably among the holders of
Series C Preferred Stock, and the Series D Percentage multiplied by the Fourth
Distribution Amount, ratably among the holders of Series D Preferred Stock, and
(ii) an amount per share equal to $2.76 for each outstanding share of Common
Stock (as adjusted for Adjustment Events), in addition to the amounts paid
pursuant to subsections (a), (c), (d) and (e) of this Section 2, shall be
distributed ratably among the holders of Common Stock. If the assets and funds
thus distributed among the holders of the Series A, Series B, Series C and
Series D Preferred Stock and the holders of the Common Stock shall be
insufficient to permit the payment to such holders of the full aforesaid
preferential amounts, then, subject to the rights of other series of Preferred
Stock that may from time to time come into existence, the entire assets and
funds of this Corporation legally available for distribution shall be
distributed ratably among the holders of the Series A, Series B, Series C and
Series D Preferred Stock and the holders of the Common Stock in proportion to
the preferential amount each such holder is otherwise entitled to receive under
this subsection (f).
(g) Upon the completion of the distributions required by
subsections (a), (c), (d)(e), and (f) of this Section 2 and any other
distribution that may be required with respect to other series of Preferred
Stock that may from time to time come into existence, if assets remain in this
Corporation, the holders of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred
Stock shall receive no further distributions and the holders of the Common Stock
of this Corporation shall receive all of the remaining assets of this
Corporation pro rata based on the number of shares of Common Stock held by each.
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(h) (i) For purposes of this Section 2, a liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of this Corporation shall be deemed to be occasioned
by, or to include, (A) the acquisition of this Corporation by another entity by
means of any transaction or series of related transactions (including, without
limitation, any reorganization, merger or consolidation) that results in the
transfer of fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding voting power of this
Corporation; or (B) a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of this
Corporation.
(ii) In any of such events, if the consideration received by
this Corporation is other than cash, the value of such consideration will be
deemed its fair market value. Any securities shall be valued as follows:
(A) Securities not subject to investment letter or
other similar restrictions on free marketability covered by (B) below:
(1) If traded on a securities exchange or through
the NASDAQ National Market, the value shall be deemed to be the average of the
closing prices of the securities on such quotation system over the thirty (30)
day period ending three (3) days prior to the closing;
(2) If actively traded over-the-counter, the
value shall be deemed to be the average of the closing bid or sale prices
(whichever is applicable) over the thirty (30) day period ending three (3) days
prior to the closing; and
(3) If there is no active public market, the
value shall be the fair market value thereof, as mutually determined by this
Corporation and the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all
then outstanding shares of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred
Stock.
(B) The method of valuation of securities subject to
investment letter or other restrictions on free marketability (other than
restrictions arising solely by virtue of a stockholder's status as an affiliate
or former affiliate) shall be to make an appropriate discount from the market
value determined as above in (A)(1), (2) or (3) to reflect the approximate fair
market value thereof as mutually determined by this Corporation and the holders
of at least a majority of the voting power of all then outstanding shares of
Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock.
(iii) In the event the requirements of this subsection 2(f)
are not complied with, this Corporation shall forthwith either:
(A) cause such closing to be postponed until such time
as the requirements of this Section 2(f) have been complied with; or
(B) cancel such transaction, in which event the
rights, preferences and privileges of the holders of the Series A, Series B,
Series C and Series D
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Preferred Stock shall revert to and be the same as such rights, preferences and
privileges existing immediately prior to the date of the first notice referred
to in subsection 2(f)(iv) hereof.
(iv) This Corporation shall give each holder of record of
Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock written notice of such
impending transaction not later than twenty (20) days prior to the stockholders'
meeting called to approve such transaction, if any, or twenty (20) days prior to
the closing of such transaction, whichever is earlier, and shall also notify
such holders in writing of the final approval of such transaction. The first of
such notices shall describe the material terms and conditions of the impending
transaction and the provisions of this Section 2, and this Corporation shall
thereafter give such holders prompt notice of any material changes. The
transaction shall in no event take place sooner than twenty (20) days after this
Corporation has given the first notice provided for herein or sooner than ten
(10) days after this Corporation has given notice of any material changes
provided for herein; provided, however, that such periods may be shortened upon
the written consent of the holders of Preferred Stock that are entitled to such
notice rights or similar notice rights and that represent at least a majority of
the voting power of all then outstanding shares of Series A, Series B, Series C
and Series D Preferred Stock.
3. REDEMPTION
(a) Subject to the rights of other series of Preferred Stock
that may from time to time come into existence, upon receipt by this
Corporation, within the six (6) month period commencing December 31, 2000, of a
written request (the "Redemption Request") from the holders of not less than
fifty percent (50%) of the then outstanding shares of Series A, Series B, Series
C and Series D Preferred Stock (voting together as a single class and not as a
separate series, and on an as converted basis) that all or, if less than all, a
specified percentage of such holders' shares of such series (which percentage
shall be the same for the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred
Stock) be redeemed, and concurrently with surrender by such holders of the
certificates representing such shares, this Corporation shall, to the extent it
may lawfully do so, redeem (i) in four (4) equal annual installments commencing
no later than the first anniversary of the receipt of the Redemption Request
(each such payment date being referred to herein as a "Redemption Date"), or
(ii) at the Corporation's election, in fewer annual installments, including
without limitation, a single lump sum payment, the shares specified in such
request by paying in cash therefor a sum per share equal to $1.00 per share of
Series A Preferred Stock (as adjusted for Adjustment Events) to be redeemed plus
all declared but unpaid dividends and accrued cumulative dividends on such share
(the "Series A Redemption Price"), a sum per share equal to $3.375 per share of
Series B Preferred Stock (as adjusted for Adjustment Events) to be redeemed plus
all declared but unpaid dividends and accrued cumulative dividends on such share
(the "Series B Redemption Price"), a sum per share equal to $6.16 per share of
Series C Preferred Stock (as adjusted for Adjustment Events) to be redeemed plus
all declared but unpaid dividends and accrued cumulative dividends on such share
(the "Series C Redemption Price") and a sum per share equal to $8.00 per share
of Series D Preferred Stock (as adjusted for Adjustment Events) to be redeemed
plus all declared but unpaid dividends and accrued cumulative dividends on such
share (the "Series D Redemption Price"). The holders of the
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Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock may exercise their
redemption rights pursuant to this subsection 3(a) only during the six (6) month
period commencing December 31, 2000, and any redemption payments shall be made
on a pro rata basis among the holders of all shares of Series A, Series B,
Series C and Series D Preferred Stock to be redeemed in proportion to the
aggregate redemption payments due to each such holder.
(b) Subject to the rights of other series of Preferred Stock
that may from time to time come into existence, at least fifteen (15) but no
more than thirty (30) days prior to each Redemption Date, written notice shall
be mailed, first class postage prepaid, to each holder of record (at the close
of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given)
of the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock to be redeemed
on the Redemption Date, at the address last shown on the records of this
Corporation for such holder, notifying such holder of the redemption to be
effected, specifying the number of shares to be redeemed from such holder, the
Redemption Date or Dates, the Redemption Price (as applicable), the place at
which payment may be obtained and calling upon such holder to surrender to this
Corporation, in the manner and at the place designated, his, her or its
certificate or certificates representing the shares to be redeemed (the
"Redemption Notice") on such Redemption Date or Dates. Except as provided in
subsection 3(c), on or after each Redemption Date, each holder of Series A,
Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock to be redeemed shall surrender
to this Corporation the certificate or certificates representing such shares, in
the manner and at the place designated in the Redemption Notice, and thereupon
the applicable Redemption Price of such shares shall be payable to the order of
the person whose name appears on such certificate or certificates as the owner
thereof and each surrendered certificate shall be canceled. In the event less
than all the shares represented by any such certificate are redeemed on a
Redemption Date, a new certificate shall be issued representing the unredeemed
shares. Any certificate issued after the date of the Redemption Request shall
bear a legend indicating that such shares are subject to redemption by the
Company pursuant to the Redemption Request. Shares subject to redemption by the
Company pursuant to the Redemption Request shall be transferable (subject to
redemption by the Company) but shall not be convertible into Common Stock except
as provided in subsection 4(a) of Division B of this Article IV.
(c) From and after each Redemption Date, unless there shall have
been a default in payment of the Redemption Price, all rights of the holders of
shares of Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock designated
for redemption on such Redemption Date, as holders of Series A, Series B, Series
C or Series D Preferred Stock (except the right to receive the applicable
Redemption Price without interest upon surrender of their certificate or
certificates), shall cease with respect to such shares, and such shares shall
not thereafter be transferred on the books of this Corporation or be deemed to
be outstanding for any purpose whatsoever. Subject to the rights of other series
of Preferred Stock that may from time to time come into existence, if the funds
of this Corporation legally available for redemption of shares of Series A,
Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock on any Redemption Date are
insufficient to redeem the total number of shares of Series A, Series B, Series
C and Series D Preferred Stock to be redeemed on such date, those funds that are
legally available will be used to redeem the maximum possible number of such
shares ratably among the holders of such
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shares to be redeemed such that each holder of a share of Series A, Series B,
Series C and Series D Preferred Stock receives the same percentage of the
applicable Series A Redemption Price, Series B Redemption Price, Series C
Redemption Price or Series D Redemption Price. The shares of Series A, Series B,
Series C and Series D Preferred Stock not redeemed shall remain outstanding and
entitled to all the rights and preferences provided herein. Subject to the
rights of other series of Preferred Stock that may from time to time come into
existence, at any time thereafter when additional funds of this Corporation are
legally available for the redemption of such shares of Series A, Series B,
Series C and Series D Preferred Stock, such funds will immediately be used to
redeem the balance of the shares that this Corporation has become obligated but
has failed to redeem on any Redemption Date.
(d) On or prior to each Redemption Date, this Corporation shall
deposit the Redemption Price of all shares of Series A, Series B, Series C and
Series D Preferred Stock designated for redemption in the Redemption Notice and
not yet redeemed or converted with a bank or trust corporation having aggregate
capital and surplus in excess of $100,000,000 as a trust fund for the benefit of
the respective holders of the shares designated for redemption and not yet
redeemed, with irrevocable instructions and authority to the bank or trust
corporation to publish the notice of redemption thereof and pay the Redemption
Price for such shares to their respective holders on or after the Redemption
Date, upon receipt of notification from this Corporation that such holder has
surrendered his, her or its share certificate to this Corporation pursuant to
subsection 3(b) above. As of the date of such deposit (even if prior to the
Redemption Date), the deposit shall constitute full payment of the shares to
their holders, and from and after the date of the deposit the shares so called
for redemption shall be redeemed and shall be deemed to be no longer
outstanding, and the holders thereof shall cease to be stockholders with respect
to such shares and shall have no rights with respect thereto except the rights
to receive from the bank or trust corporation payment of the Redemption Price of
the shares, without interest, upon surrender of their certificates therefor, and
the right to convert such shares as provided in Article IV(B)(4) hereof. Such
instructions shall also provide that any moneys deposited by this Corporation
pursuant to this subsection 3(d) for the redemption of shares thereafter
converted into shares of this Corporation's Common Stock pursuant to Article
IV(B)(4) hereof prior to the Redemption Date shall be returned to this
Corporation forthwith upon such conversion. The balance of any moneys deposited
by this Corporation pursuant to this subsection 3(d) remaining unclaimed at the
expiration of two (2) years following each Redemption Date shall thereafter be
returned to this Corporation upon its request expressed in a resolution of its
Board of Directors.
4. CONVERSION. The shares of Series A, Series B, Series C and
Series D Preferred Stock shall be subject to conversion as follows (the
"Conversion Rights"):
(a) RIGHT TO CONVERT. Each share of Series A, Series B, Series
C and Series D Preferred Stock shall be convertible, at the option of the holder
thereof, at any time after the date of issuance of such share and on or prior to
the fifth day prior to the first Redemption Date, if any, as may have been fixed
in any Redemption Notice with respect to such share, at the office of this
Corporation or any transfer agent for such stock, into such number of fully paid
and
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nonassessable shares of Common Stock as is determined by dividing the
Original Series A Issue Price, Original Series B Issue Price, Original Series C
Issue Price or Original Series D Issue Price, as the case may be, by the
respective Conversion Price applicable to such share, determined as hereafter
provided, in effect on the date the certificate is surrendered for conversion.
The initial Conversion Price per share for shares of Series A Preferred Stock
shall be the Original Series A Issue Price, the initial Conversion Price per
share for shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be the Original Series B
Issue Price, the initial Conversion Price per share for shares of Series C
Preferred Stock shall be the Original Series C Issue Price and the initial
Conversion Price per share for shares of Series D Preferred Stock shall be the
Original Series D Issue Price; provided, however, that the Conversion Price for
the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock shall be subject
to adjustment as set forth in subsection 4(d).
(b) AUTOMATIC CONVERSION. Each share of the Series A, Series B,
Series C and Series D Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into
shares of Common Stock at the respective Conversion Price at the time in effect
for such Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock immediately
upon the earlier of (i) the closing of a sale of the Corporation's Common Stock
in a firm commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to a registration
statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the public offering
price of which was not less than $9.25 per share (adjusted to reflect Adjustment
Events) and $15,000,000 in the aggregate, or (ii) the date specified by written
consent or agreement of the holders of two-thirds (2/3) of the aggregate number
of shares of Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, Series C
Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock then outstanding (voting together
as a single class and not as a separate series, and on an as converted basis).
(c) MECHANICS OF CONVERSION. Before any holder of Series A,
Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock shall be entitled to convert the
same into shares of Common Stock, he or she shall surrender the certificate or
certificates therefor, duly endorsed, at the office of this Corporation or of
any transfer agent for the Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred
Stock, and shall give written notice to this Corporation at its principal
corporate office of the election to convert the same and shall state therein the
name or names in which the certificate or certificates for shares of Common
Stock are to be issued. This Corporation shall, as soon as practicable
thereafter, issue and deliver at such office to such holder of Series A, Series
B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock, or to the nominee or nominees of such
holder, a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock
to which such holder shall be entitled as aforesaid. Such conversion shall be
deemed to have been made immediately prior to the close of business on the date
of such surrender of the shares of Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D
Preferred Stock to be converted, and the person or persons entitled to receive
the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion shall be treated for
all purposes as the record holder or holders of such shares of Common Stock as
of such date. If the conversion is in connection with an underwritten offering
of securities registered pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the
conversion may, at the option of any holder tendering Series A, Series B, Series
C or Series D Preferred Stock for conversion, be conditioned upon the closing
with the underwriters of the sale of securities pursuant to such offering, in
which event the person(s) entitled to receive the Common Stock upon conversion
of the Series A, Series B,
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Series C or Series D Preferred Stock shall not be deemed to have converted such
Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock until immediately prior
to the closing of such sale of securities.
(d) Conversion Price Adjustments of Preferred Stock for Certain
Dilutive Issuances, Splits and Combinations. The Conversion Price of the Series
A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock shall be subject to
adjustment from time to time as follows:
(i) (A) If this Corporation shall issue, after the date
upon which any shares of Series D Preferred Stock were first issued (the
"Purchase Date"), any Additional Stock (as defined below) without consideration
or for a consideration per share less than the respective Conversion Price for
the Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock in effect
immediately prior to the issuance of such Additional Stock, the Conversion Price
for such series in effect immediately prior to the issuance shall forthwith
(except as otherwise provided in this clause (i)) be adjusted to a price
determined by multiplying the Conversion Price of such series in effect
immediately prior to such issuance by a fraction, the numerator of which shall
be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to such
issuance (including shares of Common Stock deemed to be issued pursuant to
subsection 4(d)(i)(E)) plus the number of shares of Common Stock that the
aggregate consideration received by this Corporation for such issuance would
purchase at such Conversion Price; and the denominator of which shall be the
number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to such issuance
(including shares of Common Stock deemed to be issued pursuant to subsection
4(d)(i)(E)) plus the number of shares of such Additional Stock. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, no such Conversion Price adjustment shall occur pursuant to this
subsection 4(d)(i) if prior to the issuance of the Additional Stock this
Corporation shall have obtained a written waiver of the adjustment provided for
in this subsection, which waiver shall have been approved by the holders of not
less than sixty-five percent (65%) of each series of Preferred Stock that would
otherwise be entitled to adjustment of its Conversion Price hereunder.
(B) No adjustment of the Conversion Price for the
Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock shall be made in an
amount less than one cent per share, provided that any adjustments that are not
required to be made by reason of this sentence shall be carried forward and
shall be either taken into account in any subsequent adjustment made prior to
three (3) years from the date of the event giving rise to the adjustment being
carried forward, or shall be made at the end of the three (3) years from the
date of the event giving rise to the adjustment being carried forward. Except to
the limited extent provided for in subsections 4(d)(i)(E)(3), (E)(4) and (E)(5),
no adjustment of such Conversion Price pursuant to this subsection 4(d)(i) shall
have the effect of increasing the Conversion Price above the Conversion Price in
effect immediately prior to such adjustment.
(C) In the case of the issuance of Common Stock for
cash, the consideration shall be deemed to be the amount of cash paid therefor
before deducting
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any reasonable discounts, commissions or other expenses allowed, paid
or incurred by this Corporation for any underwriting or otherwise in connection
with the issuance and sale thereof.
(D) In the case of the issuance of the Common Stock
for a consideration in whole or in part other than cash, the consideration other
than cash shall be deemed to be the fair value thereof as determined by the
Board of Directors irrespective of any accounting treatment.
(E) In the case of the issuance (whether before, on or
after the Purchase Date) of options to purchase or rights to subscribe for
Common Stock, securities by their terms convertible into or exchangeable for
Common Stock or options to purchase or rights to subscribe for such convertible
or exchangeable securities, the following provisions shall apply for all
purposes of this subsection 4(d)(i) and subsection 4(d)(ii):
(1) The aggregate maximum number of shares of
Common Stock deliverable upon exercise (assuming the satisfaction of any
conditions to exercisability, including without limitation, the passage of time,
but without taking into account potential antidilution adjustments) of such
options to purchase or rights to subscribe for Common Stock shall be deemed to
have been issued at the time such options or rights were issued and for a
consideration equal to the consideration (determined in the manner provided in
subsections 4(d)(i)(C) and 4(d)(i)(D)), if any, received by this Corporation
upon the issuance of such options or rights plus the minimum exercise price
provided in such options or rights (without taking into account potential
antidilution adjustments) for the Common Stock covered thereby.
(2) The aggregate maximum number of shares of
Common Stock deliverable upon conversion of or in exchange (assuming the
satisfaction of any conditions to convertibility or exchangeability, including,
without limitation, the passage of time, but without taking into account
potential antidilution adjustments) for any such convertible or exchangeable
securities or upon the exercise of options to purchase or rights to subscribe
for such convertible or exchangeable securities and subsequent conversion or
exchange thereof shall be deemed to have been issued at the time such securities
were issued or such options or rights were issued and for a consideration equal
to the consideration, if any, received by this Corporation for any such
securities and related options or rights, plus the minimum additional
consideration, if any, to be received by this Corporation (without taking into
account potential antidilution adjustments) upon the conversion or exchange of
such securities or the exercise of any related options or rights (the
consideration in each case to be determined in the manner provided in
subsections 4(d)(i)(C) and 4(d)(i)(D)).
(3) In the event of any change in the number of
shares of Common Stock deliverable or in the consideration payable to this
Corporation upon exercise of such options or rights or upon conversion of or in
exchange for such convertible or exchangeable securities (excluding a change
pursuant to subsection 4(d)(i) in the number of shares of Common Stock issuable
upon conversion of shares of Preferred Stock), the Conversion
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Price of the Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock, to the
extent in any way affected by or computed using such options, rights or
securities, shall be recomputed to reflect such change, but no further
adjustment shall be made for the actual issuance of Common Stock or any payment
of such consideration upon the exercise of any such options or rights or the
conversion or exchange of such securities.
(4) Upon the expiration of any such options or
rights, the termination of any such rights to convert or exchange, or the
expiration of any options or rights related to such convertible or exchangeable
securities, the Conversion Price of the Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D
Preferred Stock, to the extent in any way affected by or computed using such
options, rights or securities or options or rights related to such securities
shall be recomputed to reflect the issuance of only the number of shares of
Common Stock (and convertible or exchangeable securities that remain in effect)
actually issued upon the exercise of such options or rights, upon the conversion
or exchange of such securities, or upon the exercise of the options or rights
related to such securities.
(5) The number of shares of Common Stock deemed
issued and the consideration deemed paid therefor pursuant to subsections
4(d)(i)(E)(1) and (2) shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect any change,
termination or expiration of the type described in either subsection
4(d)(i)(E)(3) or (4).
(ii) "Additional Stock" shall mean any shares of Common
Stock issued (or deemed to have been issued pursuant to subsection 4(d)(i)(E))
by this Corporation after the Purchase Date other than:
(A) shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to a
transaction described in subsection 4(d)(iii) hereof;
(B) shares of Common Stock issuable or issued to
employees, consultants or directors of this Corporation, or affiliates of any
such persons, pursuant to a stock option plan, restricted stock plan or grant
approved by the Board of Directors of this Corporation;
(C) shares of Common Stock issuable or issued to
vendors, suppliers, equipment lessors or bank lenders to this Corporation, or
affiliates of any such persons, where such issuance is not principally for the
purpose of raising additional equity capital for this Corporation;
(D) shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon
conversion of shares of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred
Stock of this Corporation (including additional shares of Common Stock issuable
upon conversion thereof as a result of the operation of subsection 4(d)(i));
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(E) shares of Common Stock issuable or issued upon
conversion or exercise of convertible or exercisable securities of this
Corporation outstanding as of the date of this Third Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation;
(F) shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to the
acquisition of another corporation or entity, or any product line, intellectual
property or technology, by this Corporation or any subsidiary of this
Corporation by means of merger, consolidation, purchase of assets or other
transaction of series of related transactions approved by the Board of Directors
of this Corporation and, in the case of an acquisition of another corporation or
entity, whereby this Corporation or its shareholders own a majority of the
voting power of such other corporation or entity following such acquisition; and
(G) shares of Common Stock issued to corporate
partners or in connection with other strategic alliances approved by the Board
of Directors of this Corporation.
(iii) In the event this Corporation should at any time or
from time to time after the Purchase Date fix a record date for the effectuation
of a split or subdivision of the outstanding shares of Common Stock or the
determination of holders of Common Stock entitled to receive a dividend or other
distribution payable in additional shares of Common Stock or other securities or
rights convertible into, or entitling the holder thereof to receive, directly or
indirectly, additional shares of Common Stock (hereinafter referred to as
"Common Stock Equivalents") without payment of any consideration by such holder
for the additional shares of Common Stock or the Common Stock Equivalents
(including the additional shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion or
exercise thereof), then, as of such record date (or the date of such dividend
distribution, split or subdivision if no record date is fixed), the respective
Conversion Prices of the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred
Stock shall be appropriately decreased so that the number of shares of Common
Stock issuable on conversion of each share of each such series shall be
increased in proportion to such increase of the aggregate of shares of Common
Stock outstanding and those issuable with respect to such Common Stock
Equivalents with the number of shares issuable with respect to Common Stock
Equivalents determined from time to time in the manner provided for deemed
issuances in subsection 4(d)(i)(E).
(iv) If the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at
any time after the Purchase Date is decreased by a combination of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock, then, following the record date of such
combination, the respective Conversion Prices for the Series A, Series B, Series
C and Series D Preferred Stock shall be appropriately increased so that the
number of shares of Common Stock issuable on conversion of each share of each
such series shall be decreased in proportion to such decrease in outstanding
shares.
(e) OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS. In the event this Corporation shall
declare a distribution payable in securities of other persons, evidences of
indebtedness issued by this Corporation or other persons, assets (excluding cash
dividends) or options or rights not referred
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to in subsection 4(d)(iii), then, in each such case for the purpose of this
subsection 4(e), the holders of the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D
Preferred Stock shall be entitled to a proportionate share of any such
distribution as though they were the holders of the number of shares of Common
Stock of this Corporation into which their shares of Series A, Series B, Series
C and Series D Preferred Stock are convertible as of the record date fixed for
the determination of the holders of Common Stock of this Corporation entitled to
receive such distribution.
(f) RECAPITALIZATION. If at any time or from time to time there
shall be a recapitalization of the Common Stock (other than a subdivision,
combination or merger or sale of assets transaction provided for elsewhere in
this Section 4 or in Section 2) provision shall be made so that the holders of
the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock shall thereafter
be entitled to receive upon conversion of the Series A, Series B, Series C and
Series D Preferred Stock the number of shares of stock or other securities or
property of this Corporation or otherwise to which a holder of Common Stock
deliverable upon conversion would have been entitled on such recapitalization.
In any such case, appropriate adjustment shall be made in the application of the
provisions of this Section 4 with respect to the rights of the holders of the
Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock after the
recapitalization to the end that the provisions of this Section 4 (including
adjustment of the Conversion Price then in effect and the number of shares
purchasable upon conversion of the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D
Preferred Stock) shall be applicable after that event as nearly equivalent as
may be practicable.
(g) NO IMPAIRMENT. This Corporation will not, by amendment of
its Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or through any
reorganization, recapitalization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger,
dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or
seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms to be observed
or performed hereunder by this Corporation, but will at all times in good faith
assist in the carrying out of all the provisions of this Section 4 and in the
taking of all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order to protect
the Conversion Rights of the holders of the Series A, Series B, Series C and
Series D Preferred Stock against impairment.
(h) NO FRACTIONAL SHARES AND CERTIFICATE AS TO ADJUSTMENTS
(i) No fractional shares shall be issued upon the
conversion of any share or shares of the Series A, Series B, Series C or Series
D Preferred Stock, and the number of shares of Common Stock to be issued shall
be rounded to the nearest whole share. Whether or not fractional shares are
issuable upon such conversion shall be determined on the basis of the total
number of shares of Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock the
holder is at the time converting into Common Stock and the number of shares of
Common Stock issuable upon such aggregate conversion.
(ii) Upon the occurrence of each adjustment or readjustment
of the Conversion Price of Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred
Stock pursuant to this
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Section 4, this Corporation, at its expense, shall promptly compute such
adjustment or readjustment in accordance with the terms hereof and prepare and
furnish to each holder of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred
Stock a certificate setting forth such adjustment or readjustment and showing in
detail the facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based. This
Corporation shall, upon the written request at any time of any holder of Series
A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock, furnish or cause to be
furnished to such holder a like certificate setting forth (A) such adjustment
and readjustment, (B) the Conversion Price for such series of Preferred Stock at
the time in effect, and (C) the number of shares of Common Stock and the amount,
if any, of other property that at the time would be received upon the conversion
of a share of such series of Preferred Stock.
(i) NOTICES OF RECORD DATE. In the event of any taking by this
Corporation of a record of the holders of any class of securities for the
purpose of determining the holders thereof who are entitled to receive any
dividend (other than a cash dividend) or other distribution, any right to
subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire any shares of stock of any class or
any other securities or property, or to receive any other right, this
Corporation shall mail to each holder of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series
D Preferred Stock, at least 20 days prior to the date specified therein, a
notice specifying the date on which any such record is to be taken for the
purpose of such dividend, distribution or right, and the amount and character of
such dividend, distribution or right.
(j) RESERVATION OF STOCK ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSIION. This
Corporation shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its authorized
but unissued shares of Common Stock, solely for the purpose of effecting the
conversion of the shares of the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D
Preferred Stock, such number of its shares of Common Stock as shall from time to
time be sufficient to effect the conversion of all outstanding shares of the
Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock; and if at any time
the number of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock shall not be
sufficient to effect the conversion of all then outstanding shares of the Series
A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock, in addition to such other
remedies as shall be available to the holder of such Preferred Stock, this
Corporation will take such corporate action as may, in the opinion of its
counsel, be necessary to increase its authorized but unissued shares of Common
Stock to such number of shares as shall be sufficient for such purposes,
including, without limitation, engaging in best efforts to obtain the requisite
stockholder approval of any necessary amendment to this Third Amended and
Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
(k) NOTICES. Any notice required by the provisions of this
Section 4 to be given to the holders of shares of Series A, Series B, Series C
and Series D Preferred Stock shall be deemed given if deposited in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to each holder of record at his
address appearing on the books of this Corporation.
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5. VOTING RIGHTS
(a) GENERAL VOTING RIGHTS. The holder of each share of Series
A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock shall have the right to one
vote for each share of Common Stock into which such Series A, Series B, Series C
and Series D Preferred Stock could then be converted, and with respect to such
vote, such holder shall have full voting rights and powers equal to the voting
rights and powers of the holders of Common Stock, and shall be entitled,
notwithstanding any provision hereof, to notice of any stockholders' meeting in
accordance with the bylaws of this Corporation, and shall be entitled to vote,
together with holders of Common Stock, with respect to any question upon which
holders of Common Stock have the right to vote. Fractional votes shall not,
however, be permitted and any fractional voting rights available on an as
converted basis (after aggregating all shares into which shares of Series A,
Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock held by each holder could be
converted) shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (with one-half being
rounded upward).
(b) VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. As long as an
aggregate of at least 9,589,584 of the shares of Series A, Series B, Series C
and Series D Preferred Stock (which number shall be equitably adjusted to
reflect Adjustment Events) remain outstanding, the holders of shares of Series
A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock, voting together as a single
voting group, shall be entitled to elect three (3) directors of this Corporation
at each annual election of directors. If the aggregate number of shares of
Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock that remain
outstanding shall be between 6,393,056 and 9,589,583 inclusive (which numbers
shall be equitably adjusted to reflect Adjustment Events), the holders of shares
of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock, voting together as
a single voting group, shall be entitled to elect two (2) directors of this
Corporation at each annual election of directors. If the aggregate number of
shares of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock that remain
outstanding shall be between 3,196,528 and 6,393,055 inclusive (which numbers
shall be equitably adjusted to reflect Adjustment Events), the holders of shares
of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock, voting together as
a single voting group, shall be entitled to elect one (1) director of this
Corporation at each annual election of directors. The holders of outstanding
Common Stock shall be entitled to elect two (2) directors of this Corporation at
each annual election of directors. The holders of Series A, Series B, Series C
and Series D Preferred Stock and Common Stock (voting together as a single
voting group, and on an as-converted basis) shall be entitled to elect any
remaining directors of this Corporation.
In the case of any vacancy (other than a vacancy caused by
removal) in the office of a director occurring among the directors elected by
the holders of a class or series of stock pursuant to this Section 5(b), the
remaining directors so elected by that class or series may by affirmative vote
of a majority thereof (or the remaining director so elected if there be but one,
or if there are no such directors remaining, by the affirmative vote of the
holders of a majority of the shares of that class or series), elect a successor
or successors to hold office for the unexpired term of the director or directors
whose place or places shall be vacant. Any director who shall have been elected
by the holders of a class or series of stock or by any directors so
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elected as provided in the immediately preceding sentence hereof may be removed
during the aforesaid term of office, either with or without cause, by, and only
by, the affirmative vote of the holders of the shares of the class or series of
stock entitled to elect such director or directors, given either at a special
meeting of such stockholders duly called for that purpose or pursuant to a
written consent of stockholders, and any vacancy thereby created may be filled
by the holders of that class or series of stock represented at the meeting or
pursuant to unanimous written consent.
6. PROTECTIVE PROVISIONS. Subject to the rights of other series of
Preferred Stock that may from time to time come into existence, this Corporation
shall not take any of the following actions without first obtaining the approval
(by vote or written consent, as provided by law) of the holders of at least a
majority of the shares of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred
Stock then outstanding, voting together as a single class and not as separate
series on an as converted basis, provided, however, that in the event that the
aggregate number of shares of Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D
Preferred Stock then outstanding represent less than twenty percent (20%) of the
sum of the aggregate number of all shares of Preferred Stock then outstanding on
an as-converted basis (i.e., after aggregating all shares into which shares of
Preferred Stock could be converted) plus Common Stock then outstanding, then the
protective provisions of this Section 6 shall cease to be of any force or effect
and shall not bind this Corporation:
(a) sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially
all of its property or business or merge into or consolidate with any other
corporation (other than a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation) or effect any
transaction or series of related transactions in which more than fifty percent
(50%) of the voting power of this Corporation is disposed of;
(b) dissolve, wind-up or liquidate this Corporation;
(c) alter, change or reclassify the rights, preferences or
privileges of the shares of Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred
Stock so as to affect adversely the shares;
(d) increase or decrease (other than by redemption or
conversion) the total number of authorized shares of Series A, Series B, Series
C or Series D Preferred Stock provided, however, that the Board of Directors may
amend the terms of any series to decrease the number of shares of that series
(but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding), and the
number of shares constituting the decrease shall thereafter constitute
authorized but undesignated shares;
(e) authorize or issue, or obligate itself to issue, any other
equity security, including any other security convertible into or exercisable
for any equity security having a preference over the Series A, Series B, Series
C or Series D Preferred Stock with respect to voting, or having a preference
over or being on a parity with the Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D
Preferred Stock with respect to dividends or upon liquidation;
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(f) enter into any transaction or series of related transactions
in which this Corporation borrows more than $5,000,000;
(g) amend this Corporation's Third Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws (excluding an amendment to this
Corporation's Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, which
amendment does no more than authorize for issuance an equity security not
covered by subsection 6(e) above);
(h) change the authorized number of directors of this
Corporation;
(i) pay any dividends on its Common Stock; or
(j) redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire (or pay into or set
funds aside for a sinking fund for such purpose) any share or shares of
Preferred Stock or Common Stock; provided, however, that this restriction shall
not apply to the repurchase of shares of Common Stock (up to a maximum of
$500,000) from employees, officers, directors, consultants or other persons
performing services for the Company or any subsidiary.
7. Additional Series C Preferred Stock Protective Provisions.
Subject to the rights of other series of Preferred Stock that may from time to
time come into existence, this Corporation shall not take any of the following
actions without first obtaining the approval (by vote or written consent, as
provided by law) of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of
all then outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock:
(a) alter or change the rights, preferences or privileges of the
shares of Series C Preferred Stock so as to affect adversely the shares; or
(b) amend the automatic conversion provisions applicable to the
Preferred Stock as set forth in subsection (4)(b) of Division B of this Article
IV.
8. Additional Series D Preferred Stock Protective Provisions.
Subject to the rights of other series of Preferred Stock that may from time to
time come into existence, this Corporation shall not take any action, without
first obtaining the approval (by vote or written consent, as provided by law) of
the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all then outstanding
shares of Series D Preferred Stock, that would alter, change or reclassify the
rights, preferences or privileges of the shares of Series D Preferred Stock so
as to affect adversely the shares in a manner different from the Series A,
Series B and Series C Preferred Stock.
9. Status of Converted or Redeemed Stock. In the event any shares
of Series A, Series B, Series C or Series D Preferred Stock shall be redeemed or
converted pursuant to Section 3 or Section 4 hereof, the shares so converted or
redeemed shall be canceled and shall not be issuable by this Corporation. The
Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of this Corporation
shall be appropriately amended to effect the corresponding reduction in this
Corporation's authorized capital stock.
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C. Common Stock
1. Dividend Rights. Subject to the prior rights of holders of all
classes of stock at the time outstanding having prior rights as to dividends,
the holders of the Common Stock shall be entitled to receive, when and as
declared by the Board of Directors, out of any assets of this Corporation
legally available therefor, such dividends as may be declared from time to time
by the Board of Directors.
2. Liquidation Rights. Upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding
up of this Corporation, the assets of this Corporation shall be distributed as
provided in Section 2 of Division B of this Article IV.
3. Redemption. The Common Stock is not redeemable.
4. Voting Rights. The holder of each share of Common Stock shall
have the right to one vote, and shall be entitled to notice of any stockholders'
meeting in accordance with the bylaws of this Corporation, and shall be entitled
to vote upon such matters in such manner as may be provided by law.
ARTICLE V
Except as otherwise provided in this Third Amended and Restated Certificate
of Incorporation, in furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred
by statute, the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to make, repeal,
alter, amend and rescind any or all of the Bylaws of this corporation.
ARTICLE VI
The number of directors of this Corporation shall be fixed from time to
time by a bylaw or amendment thereof duly adopted by the Board of Directors or
by the stockholders.
ARTICLE VII
Elections of directors need not be by written ballot unless the Bylaws of
this Corporation shall so provide.
ARTICLE VIII
Meetings of stockholders may be held within or without the State of
Delaware, as the Bylaws may provide. The books of this Corporation may be kept
(subject to any provision contained in the statutes) outside the State of
Delaware at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the
Board of Directors or in the Bylaws of this Corporation.
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ARTICLE IX
A director of this Corporation shall, to the full extent permitted by the
Delaware General Corporation Law as it now exists or as it may hereafter be
amended, not be liable to this Corporation or its stockholders for monetary
damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director. Neither any amendment or
repeal of this Article IX, nor the adoption of any provision of this Third
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation inconsistent with this Article
IX, shall eliminate or reduce the effect of this Article IX in respect of any
matter occurring, or any cause of action, suit or claim that, but for this
Article IX, would accrue or arise, prior to such amendment, repeal or adoption
of any inconsistent provision.
ARTICLE X
This Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal any
provision contained in this Third Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all
rights conferred upon stockholders herein are granted subject to this
reservation.
ARTICLE XI
This Corporation shall not take any of the following actions without first
obtaining the approval (by vote or written consent, as provided by law) of at
least sixty-six and two-thirds percent (662/3%) of the directors of this
Corporation;
(a) sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its
property or business or merge into or consolidate with any other corporation
(other than a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation) or effect any transaction or
series of related transactions in which more than fifty percent (50%) of the
voting power of this Corporation is disposed of;
(b) change the authorized number of directors of this Corporation; or
(c) consummate any financing pursuant to which the holders of Series A,
Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock are entitled to exercise the
right of first offer set forth in Section 2.4 of the Third Amended and Restated
Investors' Rights Agreement, dated on or about August 5, 1997, by and among this
Corporation and certain investors and founders, as amended from time to time,
unless the existing stockholders of this Corporation purchase less than sixty-
six and two-thirds percent (66 2/3%) of the shares sold in such financing.
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The foregoing Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation has been
duly adopted by this Corporation's Board of Directors and stockholders in
accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 228, 242 and 245 of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
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[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this certificate on August
4, 1997.
/s/ Vito Palermo
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Vito Palermo
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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