Miscellaneous (Part 1) — Splunk / Cisco

MISCELLANEOUS

Splunk has supplied all information relating to Splunk, and Parent has supplied, and Splunk has not independently verified, all of the information relating to Parent and Merger Sub contained in this proxy statement.

You should rely only on the information contained in this proxy statement, the annexes to this proxy statement and the documents that we incorporate by reference in this proxy statement in voting on the Merger. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different from what is contained in this proxy statement. This proxy statement is dated October 30, 2023. You should not assume that the information contained in this proxy statement is accurate as of any date other than that date (or as of an earlier date if so indicated in this proxy statement), and the mailing of this proxy statement to Splunk Stockholders does not create any implication to the contrary. This proxy statement does not constitute a solicitation of a proxy in any jurisdiction where, or to or from any person to whom, it is unlawful to make a proxy solicitation.

Annex A

Agreement and Plan of Merger

by and among

Cisco Systems, Inc.,

Spirit Merger Corp.

and

Splunk Inc.

September 20, 2023

			Page
ARTICLE I THE MERGER			A-1
	1.1.	Certain Definitions	A-1
	1.2.	The Merger	A-10
	1.3.	Closing	A-10
	1.4.	Effective Time	A-10
	1.5.	Effect of the Merger	A-10
	1.6.	Certificate of Incorporation; Bylaws	A-10
	1.7.	Directors and Officers of the Surviving Corporation	A-10
	1.8.	Effect on Company Capital Stock, Unvested Company Shares, Company Options, Company RSUs and Company PSUs	A-10
	1.9.	Surrender of Certificates	A-14
	1.10.	No Further Ownership Rights in Company Capital Stock	A-15
	1.11.	Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates	A-15
	1.12.	Withholding Rights	A-15
	1.13.	Tax Consequences	A-15
ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY			A-15
	2.1.	Organization, Standing and Power; Subsidiaries	A-16
	2.2.	Capital Structure	A-16
	2.3.	Authority; Non-contravention	A-18
	2.4.	SEC Filings; Financial Statements; Internal Controls	A-19
	2.5.	Absence of Certain Changes	A-21
	2.6.	Litigation	A-22
	2.7.	Compliance with Laws; Governmental Permits	A-22
	2.8.	Anti-Corruption	A-22
	2.9.	Title to Property and Assets	A-23
	2.10.	Intellectual Property and Data Privacy & Security	A-23
	2.11.	Environmental Matters	A-28
	2.12.	Taxes	A-29
	2.13.	Employee Benefit Plans and Employee Matters	A-31
	2.14.	Interested Party Transactions	A-34
	2.15.	Insurance	A-34
	2.16.	Brokers’ and Advisors’ Fees	A-34
	2.17.	Customers and Suppliers	A-35
	2.18.	Material Contracts	A-35
	2.19.	Export Control and Sanctions Laws	A-37
	2.20.	Fairness Opinions	A-38
	2.21.	Information Supplied	A-38
	2.22.	Exclusivity of Representations and Warranties	A-38
ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PARENT AND SUB			A-39
	3.1.	Organization, Standing and Power	A-39
	3.2.	Authority; Non-contravention	A-39
	3.3.	No Prior Merger Sub Operations	A-39
	3.4.	Stock Ownership	A-40
	3.5.	Information Supplied	A-40
	3.6.	Availability of Funds	A-40
	3.7.	Absence of Litigation	A-40
	3.8.	Brokers	A-40
	3.9.	Exclusivity of Representations and Warranties	A-40

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			Page
ARTICLE IV CONDUCT PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE TIME			A-41
	4.1.	Conduct of Business of the Company and its Subsidiaries	A-41
	4.2.	Restrictions on Conduct of Business of the Company and its Subsidiaries	A-41
	4.3.	Mutual Obligations	A-45
ARTICLE V ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS			A-45
	5.1.	Proxy Statement	A-45
	5.2.	Company Stockholder Meeting; Board Recommendation	A-46
	5.3.	No Solicitation; Acquisition Proposals	A-47
	5.4.	Access to Information	A-50
	5.5.	Confidentiality; Public Disclosure	A-51
	5.6.	Regulatory Approvals	A-52
	5.7.	Reasonable Best Efforts	A-53
	5.8.	Third-Party Consents; Consultations	A-53
	5.9.	Notice of Certain Matters	A-54
	5.10.	Employees Matters	A-54
	5.11.	Equity Matters	A-55
	5.12.	Equity Workbook	A-55
	5.13.	401(k) Plan and Flexible Spending Accounts	A-55
	5.14.	D&O Indemnification	A-56
	5.15.	Section 16 Matters	A-57
	5.16.	Takeover Statutes	A-57
	5.17.	Director and Officer Resignations	A-57
	5.18.	Stock Exchange Delisting; Deregistration	A-57
	5.19.	Transaction Litigation	A-57
	5.20.	Convertible Notes; Capped Calls	A-58
ARTICLE VI CONDITIONS TO THE MERGER			A-59
	6.1.	Conditions to Obligations of Each Party to Effect the Merger	A-59
	6.2.	Additional Conditions to Obligations of the Company	A-59
	6.3.	Additional Conditions to the Obligations of Parent and Merger Sub	A-60
ARTICLE VII TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER			A-60
	7.1.	Termination	A-60
	7.2.	Manner of Termination; Effect of Termination	A-62
	7.3.	Expenses and Termination Fees	A-62
	7.4.	Amendment	A-63
	7.5.	Extension; Waiver	A-63
ARTICLE VIII GENERAL PROVISIONS			A-64
	8.1.	Non-Survival of Representations and Warranties	A-64
	8.2.	Notices	A-64
	8.3.	Interpretation	A-65
	8.4.	Counterparts	A-65
	8.5.	Entire Agreement; Parties in Interest	A-66
	8.6.	Assignment	A-66
	8.7.	Severability	A-66
	8.8.	Remedies Cumulative; Specific Performance	A-66
	8.9.	Governing Law	A-66
	8.10.	Rules of Construction	A-67
	8.11.	WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL	A-67

A-ii

Exhibits

Exhibit A	-	Form of Voting Agreement
Exhibit B	-	Form of Certificate of Merger
Exhibit C	-	Form of Bylaws

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Miscellaneous

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