【正文】 which adjust the Series A Conversion Price in the event of such a dividend.) unless (in addition to the obtaining of any consents required elsewhere in the Certificate of Incorporation) the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding shall first receive, or simultaneously receive, a dividend on each outstanding share of Series A Preferred Stock in an amount at least equal to (i) in the case of a dividend on Common Stock or any class or series that is convertible into Common Stock, that dividend per share of Series A Preferred Stock as would equal the product of (A) the dividend payable on each share of such class or series determined, if applicable, as if all shares of such class or series had been converted into Common Stock and (B) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of a share of Series A Preferred Stock, in each case calculated on the record date for determination of holders entitled to receive such dividend or (ii) in the case of a dividend on any class or series that is not convertible into Common Stock, at a rate per share of Series A Preferred Stock determined by (A) dividing the amount of the dividend payable on each share of such class or series of capital stock by the original issuance price of such class or series of capital stock (subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of any stock dividend, stock split, bination or other similar recapitalization with respect to such class or series) and (B) multiplying such fraction by an amount equal to the Series A Original Issue Price (as defined below)。 154 (setting forth how “surplus” is calculated), 170(a) (setting forth the sources of funds from which dividends may lawfully be paid), 160(a) (setting forth the sources of funds from which stock may lawfully be redeemed or repurchased). As is discussed below, both of these consequences counsel in favor of assigning to stock a low par value (but not no par value). The concept of paid in capital being an asset dedicated to protect creditors has passed. Creditors no longer rely solely upon paid in capital or upon the statutory restrictions upon dividends, redemptions, and other distributions to stockholders that “impair” capital to protect their interests. Instead, creditors negotiate and rely upon a wide variety of contractual arrangements to protect their interests, including, for example, loan covenants, security interests and thirdparty guarantees. See generally Manning and Hanks, Legal Capital (3d Ed. 1990).Corporations incorporated in Delaware are subject to fees for filing their certificates of incorporation and also are required to pay an annual franchise tax. Filing fees for a Certificate of Incorporation are calculated based on the number of authorized shares, and filing fees for an amendment increasing the number of authorized shares are calculated based on the increase in the number of authorized shares. There is no cap on filing fees. For purposes of puting the filing fee on par value stock, each $100 of authorized capital stock is counted as one taxable share. Accordingly, assigning a low par value to stock can result in a significant reduction in the filing fee. For example, the filing fee on 10,000 $.01 par value shares is the same as the filing fee on 1 $100 par value share. No par stock is assumed to be $100 par for this purpose. Accordingly, in order to minimize the filing fees, a low par value is remended ($.01 or less。3. The Delaware Court of Chancery is considered by many to be the nation’s leading business court, where judges expert in business law matters deal with business issues in an impartial setting。This sample document is the work product of a coalition of attorneys who specialize in venture capital financings, working under the auspices of the NVCA. This document is intended to serve as a starting point only, and should be tailored to meet your specific requirements. This document should not be construed as legal advice for any particular facts or circumstances. Note that this sample presents an array of (often mutually exclusive) options with respect to particular deal provisions.AMENDED AND RESTATEDCERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATIONLast updated June 2013Preliminary NotesGeneral. The Certificate of Incorporation is a key document produced in connection with a venture capital portfolio investment. Among other things, the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation establishes the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of each class and series of the Corporation’s stock.No Impairment Clause. It is not unmon for counsel to the investors to include a “no impairment” clause in their Certificate of Incorporation drafts. A “no impairment” clause is a broad and general provision that prohibits the Corporation from acting (or failing to act) in a way that would circumvent the express and specific provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation. Although Delaware courts narrowly construe “no impairment” clauses See Kumar v. Racing Corp. of Am., Inc., Case No. . 12039 (Del. Ch. Ct. April 26, 1991)., such provisions can be dangerous, both to the Corporation and to the controlling investors, because they can give rise to claims of violation by disgruntled minority investors looking for some grounds on which to base a claim, in the absence of any specific protective provisions in the Certificate of Incorporation. In addition, in a transaction in which the terms of the outstanding Preferred Stock are to be amended, specifically the antidilution and conversion rights, certain law firms have taken the position that the existence of a “no impairment” clause in the Certificate of Incorporation requires their firm to express no opinion with regard to the stockholder action taken in connection with the subject transaction, and instead assume for purposes of their opinion that the Corporation has plied with the provisions of the “no impairment” clause. If appropriate attention is