Company: HBAN
Filing Date: 2025-11-13
Form Type: S-4
Source: 0001140361-25-041757
Chunk: 202

Company: HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC /MD/
Filing Date: 2025-11-13
Form: S-4
Chunk 202
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 the extent legally allowed, extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other party, waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties of the other party contained in the merger agreement or in any document delivered by such other party pursuant to the merger agreement, and waive compliance with any of the agreements or satisfaction of any conditions for its benefit contained in the merger agreement; provided, however, that after the receipt of the requisite Huntington vote or the requisite Cadence vote, there may not be, without further approval of the shareholders of Huntington or Cadence, as applicable, any extension or waiver of the merger agreement or any portion thereof that requires further approval under applicable law.**

#### Governing Law
The merger agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to any applicable conflicts of law principles (except that matters relating to the fiduciary duties of the Cadence board of directors will be subject to the laws of the State of Mississippi and matters relating to the fiduciary duties of the Huntington board of directors will be subject to the laws of the State of Maryland).

#### Specific Performance
Huntington and Cadence will be entitled to specific performance of the terms of the merger agreement, including an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of the merger agreement or to enforce specifically the performance of the terms and provisions thereof (including the parties’ obligation to consummate the merger), in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity. Each of Huntington and Cadence waives any defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate and any requirement under any law to post security or a bond as a prerequisite to obtaining equitable relief.

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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER The following general discussion sets forth the anticipated material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the merger to U.S. holders (as defined in this section) of Cadence common stock. This discussion does not address the tax consequences to U.S. holders of Cadence series A preferred stock. This discussion also does not address any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or foreign jurisdiction or under any U.S. federal laws other than those pertaining to the income tax. This discussion is based upon the Code, the U.S. Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder and court and administrative rulings and decisions in effect on the