Sansaboo/maud huggingface dataset:
Except <omitted> (v) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent will not be unreasonably delayed, withheld or conditioned), from the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Acceptance Time or the date this Agreement is terminated (the “Pre-Closing Period”), the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts (A) to carry on its business in the ordinary course of business (Page 42)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Section 5.1    Conduct of Company Business During Pendency of Merger. 

(a)    From and after the date of this Agreement and prior to earlier of the Effective Time and the date, if any, on which this Agreement is validly terminated pursuant to Section 8.1 (the “Termination Date”), except (i) as may be required by applicable Law, (ii) as may be agreed in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned); provided that Parent shall be deemed to have approved in writing if it provides no response within five (5) Business Days after written request by the Company in accordance with Section 9.7 of this Agreement for such approval, (iii) as may be expressly required or permitted by this Agreement or (iv) as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedules, the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to (A) conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course consistent with past practices and (B) use its commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact in all material respects its business organization and business relationships; provided, however, that no action taken by the Company or its Subsidiaries that is expressly permitted by any provision of Section 5.1(b) (including any qualification or exception to any of the restrictions set forth in Section 5.1(b)) shall be deemed to be a breach of this Section 5.1(a).  (Page 35)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
except <omitted> as may be agreed in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned <omitted> the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to (A) conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course consistent with past practices (Page 35)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
5.1 Affirmative Obligations. Except (a) as contemplated by this Agreement; (b) as set forth in Section 5.1 or Section 5.2 of the Company Disclosure Letter; (c) as expressly prohibited by Section 5.2; (d) as required by applicable Law; (e) for any actions taken in good faith to respond to the actual or anticipated effects of COVID-19 or COVID-19 Measures; or (f) as approved in writing in advance by Parent (which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); provided that Parent shall be deemed to have approved in writing if it provides no response within five (5) Business Days after a request by the Company for such approval, at all times during the period commencing with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and continuing until the earlier to occur of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII and the Effective Time (the “Interim Period”), the Company will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to (i) maintain its existence in good standing pursuant to applicable law (to the extent that the concept of “good standing” is applicable in the case of any jurisdiction outside the United States); (ii) subject to the restrictions and exceptions set forth in Section 5.2 or elsewhere in this Agreement, use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business and operations, in all material respects, in the ordinary course of business; and (Page 61)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Except <omitted> as approved in writing in advance by Parent <omitted> the Company will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to <omitted> use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its business and operations, in all material respects, in the ordinary course of business (Page 61)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
SECTION 6.1     Conduct of Business of the Company Pending the Merger. From the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time and the valid termination of this Agreement in accordance with ARTICLE IX, except as otherwise expressly required or permitted by this Agreement, as set forth in Section 6.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, as required by applicable Laws or as Parent shall otherwise consent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (a) the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to conduct the business of the Company and its subsidiaries in the Ordinary Course and to preserve substantially intact its business organization and material business relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, creditors, lessors and other Persons with whom the Company or any of its subsidiaries has material business relations and to maintain its insurance coverage with respect to any material assets <omitted> (t)     “Ordinary Course” means, with respect to any Person, the ordinary and usual course of business of such Person consistent with past practice (taking into account quantity and frequency); (Page 51)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
except <omitted> as Parent shall otherwise consent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (a) the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to conduct the business of the Company and its subsidiaries in the Ordinary Course <omitted> (t)     “Ordinary Course” means, with respect to any Person, the ordinary and usual course of business of such Person consistent with past practice (taking into account quantity and frequency); (Page 51)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Section 5.1. Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Closing. The Company agrees that between the date hereof and the earlier of the First Effective Time or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is validly terminated pursuant to Section 8.1, except as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, as specifically permitted or required by this Agreement, as required by applicable Law or as consented to in writing by Parent (with respect to clauses (i) (with respect to the organizational documents of any Company Subsidiary only), (iv), (v), (ix), (x), (xi), (xii), (xiii), (xiv), (xvi), (xvii), (xix), (xxii) and (xxiv) (or (xxix) with respect to any of the foregoing) of Section 5.1(b) only, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company (a) shall, and shall cause each Company Subsidiary to, use reasonable best efforts to conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business and use reasonable best efforts to (i) preserve intact its and their present business organizations, goodwill and ongoing businesses, (ii) keep available the services of its and their present officers and other key employees (other than where termination of such services is for cause) and (iii) preserve its and their relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, resellers, licensors, licensees, Governmental Entities, employees and other Persons with whom it and they have material business relations (it being agreed by the Parties that with respect to the matters specifically addressed by any provision of Section 5.1(b), such specific provisions shall govern over the more general provision of this Section 5.1(a)); (Page 53)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Section 5.1. Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Closing. The Company agrees that between the date hereof and the earlier of the First Effective Time or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is validly terminated pursuant to Section 8.1, <omitted> except <omitted> as consented to in writing by Parent <omitted> such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed <omitted> the Company (a) shall, and shall cause each Company Subsidiary to, use reasonable best efforts to conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business (Page 53)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Section 6.1. Interim Operations of the Company. During the period from the date of this Agreement through the Closing or the date, if any, on which this Agreement is earlier terminated pursuant to Section 8.1 (the “Pre-Closing Period”), except (u) for any actions required to comply with any COVID-19 Measure, (v) as may be required by Law, (w) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed), (x) as required or specifically contemplated by this Agreement, (y) as set forth in Section 6.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter or (z) with respect to actions or omissions taken by or at the direction of any member of the Purchaser Group (including in such Person’s capacity as a director, officer or employee of any of the Acquired Companies), the Company shall, subject to the restrictions and exceptions set forth in Section 6.1 or elsewhere in this Agreement, ensure that the business and operations of the Acquired Companies are conducted in the ordinary course of business in accordance with past practices and in compliance with all then- applicable Law. (Page 48)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
except <omitted> (w) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed), <omitted> the Company shall <omitted> ensure that the business and operations of the Acquired Companies are conducted in the ordinary course of business in accordance with past practices and in compliance with all then- applicable Law. (Page 48)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Section 6.01. Conduct of the Company. Except (v) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) <omitted> from the date hereof until the Effective Time (provided, that the Company shall give Parent written notice of any such action that is material to the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ business within 24 hours thereof), the Company (a) shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to (1) preserve substantially intact its business, organization, assets and properties, and (2) preserve in all material respects its relationships with any customers, suppliers, vendors, payors, partners, Governmental Authorities, licensors, licensees and any other Persons with which it has material business relations, in each case in this clause (a) in the ordinary course of business, and (y) and (b) shall not, and shall not permit any of its Subsidiaries to: (Page 21)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Section 6.01. Conduct of the Company. Except (v) with the prior written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) <omitted> from the date hereof until the Effective Time <omitted> the Company (a) shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to <omitted> (2) preserve in all material respects its relationships with any customers, suppliers, vendors, payors, partners, Governmental Authorities, licensors, licensees and any other Persons with which it has material business relations, in each case in this clause (a) in the ordinary course of business (Page 21)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Section 4.1            Covenants of VEREIT.   (a)               From and after the date hereof until the earlier of the Effective Time or termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and except (i) as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement, (ii) to the extent required in order to effect the Separation or the OfficeCo Distribution on the terms and conditions set forth herein, (iii) as set forth in Section 4.1(a) of the VEREIT Disclosure Letter, (iv) as required by applicable Law or the regulations or requirements of any stock exchange or regulatory organization applicable to VEREIT or any of its Subsidiaries, (v) to the extent action is reasonably taken (or reasonably omitted) in response to Covid-19 or Covid-19 Measures that are reasonably necessary to protect the health and safety of VEREIT’s or its Subsidiaries’ employees and other individuals having business dealings with or relating to VEREIT or any of its Subsidiaries or to respond to third-party supply, customer, service or other business disruptions caused by Covid-19 or any Covid-19 Measures, or (vi) with Realty Income’s prior written consent (which consent is not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), VEREIT agrees as to itself and its Subsidiaries that such entities shall use commercially reasonable efforts to (1) carry on their respective businesses in the ordinary course consistent with past practice in all material respects, (2) maintain their material assets and properties in their current condition in all material respects (normal wear and tear and damage caused by casualty or by any reason outside of VEREIT and its Subsidiaries’ reasonable control excepted), (3) preserve VEREIT’s business organization intact, and to maintain its existing relations and goodwill with customers, suppliers, distributors, creditors, lessors and tenants, (4) maintain all insurance policies in all material respects and (5) maintain the status of VEREIT as a REIT. (Page 23)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
From and after the date hereof until the earlier of the Effective Time or termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and except <omitted> (vi) with Realty Income’s prior written consent (which consent is not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), VEREIT agrees as to itself and its Subsidiaries that such entities shall use commercially reasonable efforts to (1) carry on their respective businesses in the ordinary course consistent with past practice in all material respects (Page 23)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Section 4.1 Covenants of the Company. <omitted> (a) From and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time or termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and except <omitted> (v) with Parent’s prior written consent (which consent is not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice and use reasonable best efforts to preserve its business organization intact, maintain its material assets and properties in their current condition (normal wear and tear excepted) and maintain its existing relations and goodwill with customers, suppliers, distributors, creditors, lessors and tenants, and shall maintain the status of the Company as a REIT. (Page 53)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
From and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time or termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and except <omitted> with Parent’s prior written consent (which consent is not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice (Page 53)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Merger. The Company covenants and agrees that, between the date of this Agreement and the earlier of the Effective Time and the date, if any, on which this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 7.1, except (A) as may be required by Law, (B) as may be agreed in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), (C) as may be expressly contemplated or required pursuant to this Agreement, (D) for any reasonable and good faith actions taken or omitted to be taken, or any plans, procedures and practices adopted, solely to preserve the property and assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries or to protect the safety or health of personnel of the Company and its Subsidiaries in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, in each case (i) consistent with prior practice or with respect to which the Company has reasonably consulted with Parent (to the extent practicable), and (ii) other than with respect to Section 5.1(a), Section 5.1(b), Section 5.1(c), Section 5.1(d), Section 5.1(k), Section 5.1(m), Section 5.1(q), Section 5.1(r), Section 5.1(s), and Section 5.1(y), to which this clause (D) shall not apply, and Section 5.1(n), to which this clause (D) shall be limited as set forth therein, or (E) as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Letter, (x) the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, conduct the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business and in a manner consistent with past practice and use reasonable best efforts to preserve its assets and business organization and maintain its existing relationships and goodwill with material customers, suppliers, distributors, Governmental Authorities and business partners, and to keep available the services of its officers and key employees, and (y) the Company shall not, and shall cause its Subsidiaries not to, directly or indirectly: (Page 24)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business by the Company Pending the Merger. The Company covenants and agrees that, between the date of this Agreement and the earlier of the Effective Time and the date, if any, on which this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 7.1, except (A) as may be required by Law, (B) as may be agreed in writing by Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), (Page 24)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Section 4.1    Covenants of East. 

(a)    Except (i) as provided in Section 4.1(a) of the East Disclosure Letter, (ii) as required by applicable Law, (iii) as expressly permitted by this Agreement, (iv) with the prior written consent of Central (which consent shall not be unreasonably delayed, withheld or conditioned), or (v) as expressly provided for in East’s capital budget (the “East Budget”), a correct and complete copy of which has been made available to Central, from the date hereof until the earlier of the Effective Time or the date this Agreement shall be terminated in accordance with Article VII (the “Pre-Closing Period”), East (which for purposes of this Section 4.1 shall include the East Subsidiaries) shall, (A) conduct the business and operations of East and the East Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in all material respects in the ordinary course consistent with past practice (Page 62)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
Except <omitted> (iv) with the prior written consent of Central (which consent shall not be unreasonably delayed, withheld or conditioned), <omitted>  from the date hereof until the earlier of the Effective Time or the date this Agreement shall be terminated in accordance with Article VII (the “Pre-Closing Period”), East (which for purposes of this Section 4.1 shall include the East Subsidiaries) shall, (A) conduct the business and operations of East and the East Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in all material respects in the ordinary course consistent with past practice (Page 62)

Question: Buyer consent requirement (ordinary course)-Answer
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: Consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed
5.1. Affirmative Obligations. Except (a) as expressly contemplated by this Agreement; (b) as set forth in Section 5.1 or Section 5.2 of the Company Disclosure Letter; (c) as contemplated by Section 5.2; (d) as approved by Parent (which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); or (e) as may be required by applicable Law, at all times during the period commencing with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and continuing until the earlier to occur of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article VIII and the Effective Time, the Company will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, (i) use its respective reasonable best efforts   -57-


to maintain its existence in good standing pursuant to applicable Law; (ii) subject to the restrictions and exceptions set forth in Section 5.2 or elsewhere in this Agreement, conduct its business and operations in the ordinary course of business, except with respect to actions or omissions that constitute COVID-19 Measures; and  (Pages 61-62)

Question: Includes "consistent with past practice"
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: No
Section 6.2 Operation of the Company’s Business. 

(a) During the Pre-Closing Period: (i) except (A) as required or otherwise contemplated under this Agreement or as required by applicable Laws, (B) any action required to be taken, or omitted to be taken,   -36-


pursuant to COVID-19 Measures, (C) with the written consent of Parent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) or (D) as set forth in Section 6.2 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) conduct in all material respects its business and operations in the ordinary course  (Pages 40-41)

Question: Includes "consistent with past practice"
Subquestion: <NONE>
Answer: No