Define: Sole Parent

The meaning of “Sole Parent” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Sole Parent defined in a legal contract?

  • Sole Parent means any Parent entity that directly or indirectly owns 100% of all categories of the Distributor's capital stock or of another Sole Parent of the Distributor. This definition becomes effective from the date it is amended, with [organization] being the ultimate Sole Parent. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Sole Parent means any Parent entity that directly or indirectly owns 100% of all categories of the Distributor's capital stock or of another Sole Parent of the Distributor. From the date this definition is amended, [organization] is the ultimate Sole Parent. The buyer will be a [organization], that succeeds to the rights of [organization] under the Stock Purchase Agreement with [organization], and will be wholly owned by a second [organization]. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Sole Parent means any Parent entity that directly or indirectly owns 100% of all types of capital stock of the Distributor or other Sole Parent of the Distributor. As of the stated date, [organization], a Delaware limited liability company (or its successor upon conversion of such entity into a corporation), is the Sole Parent. Additionally, each Distribution Agreement will be altered to reflect the new ownership structure of [organization], and a new exhibit will be added to each of the Distribution Agreements. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Sole Parent means under U.S. immigration law, the mother in cases where the child is born out of wedlock and has not recognized another parent as per the statute. To be qualified as a Sole Parent, the child’s father must be unknown, missing, have abandoned the child, or have, in writing, abandoned the child for immigration and adoption. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of sole parent' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Sole Parent means a parent entity owning 100% of an organization's capital stock directly or indirectly.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Acquisition of a new company.
  • Mergers and acquisitions.
  • Restructuring of a company.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Sole Parent means under [Governing Law], the only recognized parent of a child born out of wedlock.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Adoption proceedings.
  • Family law disputes including custody battles.
  • Immigration proceedings involving a child.

Relevant Sectors

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Sole Parent means a parent entity owning 100% of an organization's capital stock directly or indirectly.

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