What are the implications for Dow from the following provisions in the merger agreement a) closing conditions? Why do you think Dow agreed to these provisions?

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Closing Conditions 6.1, 6.2: Conditions to Merger: 1) Approval by Rohm and Haas's shareholders. 2) Expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act. 3) European Commission declares that the merger is compatible with the common market. 4) Rohm and Haas have not experienced a "Material Adverse Effect" as of the Closing Date. Closing Conditions 6.1, 6.2: Conditions to Merger: 1) Approval by Rohm and Haas's shareholders. 2) Expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act. 3) European Commission declares that the merger is compatible with the common market. 4) Rohm and Haas have not experienced a "Material Adverse Effect" as of the Closing Date.

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