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Upon a termination of the Merger Agreement for the failure to obtain the approval of the Company’s stockholders, the Company may be required to reimburse Ascena in expenses related to the Merger Agreement.

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Upon termination of the Merger Agreement by the Company or Ascena upon specified conditions, a termination fee may be payable by the Company.

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The Merger Agreement contains certain termination rights, including the right of either party to terminate the Merger Agreement if the Merger does not occur by February 17, 2016, the right of the Company to terminate the Merger Agreement to accept a superior proposal for an alternative business combination (as long as the Company complies with certain notice and other requirements under the Merger Agreement) and the right of Ascena to terminate due to a change of recommendation by the Company’s Board.

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In addition to cash paid, the fractional share of Ascena common stock for each outstanding share of ANN INC. common stock

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