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Agreement and Plan of Merger |
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Georgia-Pacific Corp.; Willamette Industries Inc; Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP; Simpson Thacher & Bartlett |
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2002 |
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
Dated as of January 28, 2002,
Among
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY,
COMPANY HOLDINGS, INC.
And
WILLAMETTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I
The Offer and Merger
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SECTION 1.01. The Offer ................................................. 1
SECTION 1.02. Company Actions ........................................... 3
SECTION 1.03. The Merger ................................................ 4
SECTION 1.04. Closing ................................................... 4
SECTION 1.05. Effective Time ............................................ 4
SECTION 1.06. Effects ................................................... 4
SECTION 1.07. Articles of Incorporation and By-laws ..................... 5
SECTION 1.08. Directors ................................................. 5
SECTION 1.09. Officers .................................................. 5
ARTICLE II
Effect on the Capital Stock of the
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Constituent Corporations; Exchange of Certificates
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SECTION 2.01. Effect on Capital Stock ................................... 5
SECTION 2.02. Exchange of Certificates .................................. 6
ARTICLE III
Representations and Warranties of the Company
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SECTION 3.01. Organization, Standing and Power .......................... 8
SECTION 3.02. Company Subsidiaries; Equity Interests .................... 9
SECTION 3.03. Capital Structure ......................................... 9
SECTION 3.04. Authority; Execution and Delivery; Enforceability ......... 10
SECTION 3.05. No Conflicts; Consents .................................... 12
SECTION 3.06. SEC Documents; Undisclosed Liabilities .................... 13
SECTION 3.07. Information Supplied ...................................... 13
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SECTION 3.08. Absence of Certain Changes or Events ...................... 14
SECTION 3.09. Taxes ..................................................... 15
SECTION 3.10. Absence of Changes in Benefit Plans ....................... 16
SECTION 3.11. ERISA Compliance; Excess Parachute Payments ............... 17
SECTION 3.12. Litigation ................................................ 19
SECTION 3.13. Compliance with Applicable Laws ........................... 20
SECTION 3.14. Brokers; Schedule of Fees and Expenses .................... 22
SECTION 3.15. Opinion of Financial Advisor .............................. 22
SECTION 3.16. Labor Matters ............................................. 22
SECTION 3.17. Contracts; Debt Instruments ............................... 23
SECTION 3.18. Intellectual Property ..................................... 23
SECTION 3.19. Charitable Contributions .................................. 23
SECTION 3.20. Termination of Georgia-Pacific Discussions ................ 23
ARTICLE IV
Representations and Warranties of Parent and Sub
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SECTION 4.01. Organization, Standing and Power .......................... 24
SECTION 4.02. Sub ....................................................... 24
SECTION 4.03. Authority; Execution and Delivery; Enforceability ......... 24
SECTION 4.04. No Conflicts; Consents .................................... 25
SECTION 4.05. Information Supplied ...................................... 25
SECTION 4.06. Brokers ................................................... 26
SECTION 4.07. Financing ................................................. 26
SECTION 4.08. Stock Ownership; Interested Shareholder ................... 26
ARTICLE V
Covenants Relating to Conduct of Business
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SECTION 5.01. Conduct of Business ....................................... 26
SECTION 5.02. Actions of Company Board; Company Takeover Proposals ...... 30
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