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- "Doc" : "GUID: 1qAZ2wSX<center><h4>Stock Purchase Agreement</h4> Effective Date: 2016-09-17</center> This Stock Purchase Agreement (\u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Agreement</a>\u201d) is made as of 2016-09-17 by Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc., a corporation whose business address is 1550 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 (\u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\u201d), and those individuals who have executed the signature page to this Agreement (collectively, \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>\u201d and individually, a \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>\u201d). Recitals: <ul type=\"none\"><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> desire to sell, and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> desires to purchase, all issued and outstanding shares (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a>\u201d) of capital stock of Acme Inc., a corporation whose business address is 75 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u201d), for the consideration and on the terms set forth in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Agreement</a>.</li></ul> The parties agree as follows: <ol style=\"padding-left: 1.3em\"><li>Definitions and Usage<ol><li>Definitions <ul type=\"none\"><li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>\" - the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> and its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiaries</a>, collectively, and \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>\" means any one of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjoining_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjoining Property</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Environment.5.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.19(e)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustPrice.Calculate.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.5(a)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Agreement</a>\" - as defined in the first paragraph of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a>\" - any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> (a) under which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has or could acquire any rights, (b) under which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has or could become subject to any obligation or liability, or (c) by which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or any assets owned or used by it is or could become bound.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Balance_Sheet_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Balance Sheet Date</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.FinancialStatements.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.4</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a>\" - any breach of, or any inaccuracy in, any representation or warranty or breach of, or failure to perform or comply with, any covenant or obligation in or of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> in question, or any event that with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute such a breach, inaccuracy, or failure.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Business_Day.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Business Day</a>\" - any day other than (a) Saturday or Sunday or (b) any other day on which national banks in New York, NY are generally permitted or required to be closed.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\" - as defined in the first paragraph of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Group.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Group</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.Seller.Access.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 5.1</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Indemnified_Persons.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Indemnified Persons</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Buyer.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.2</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer's_Closing_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer's Closing Documents</a>\" - the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Notes</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Cleanup.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Cleanup</a>\" - all actions to clean up, remove, treat, or in any other way address the presence, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a>, or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Threat_of_Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Threat of Release</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a> whether or not any expense incurred in connection with such action constitutes a capital expenditure.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.Closing.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.3</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustProcedure.Balance.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.6(a)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>\" - the date on which the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> occurs.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date_Shareholders'_Equity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date Shareholders' Equity</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustPrice.Calculate.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.5(a)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Payment.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Payment</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.Price.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.2</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.COBRA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">COBRA</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.EmployeeBenefits.4.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.13(d)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>\" - the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\" - as defined in the Recitals of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.After.Conf.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 7.3(a)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Consent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Consent</a>\" - any approval, consent, ratification, waiver, or other authorization.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>\" - the transactions contemplated by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a>\" - any agreement, contract, lease, consensual obligation, promise, commitment, or undertaking (whether written or oral and whether express or implied), whether or not legally binding.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Copyrights.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Copyrights</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.IP.1.3.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.22(a)(iii)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>\" the disclosure letter delivered by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> concurrently with the execution and delivery of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.EmployeeBenefits.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.13(a)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrance</a>\" - any charge, claim, community or other marital property interest, condition, equitable interest, lien, option, pledge, security interest, mortgage, right of way, easement, encroachment, servitude, right of first option, right of first refusal, or similar restriction, including any restriction on use, voting, transfer, receipt of income, or exercise of any other attribute of ownership.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.End_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">End Date</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Life.Terminate.Event.4.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 10.1(d)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environment.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environment</a>\" - soil, land surface and subsurface strata, surface waters (including navigable and nonnavigable inland and ocean waters), groundwaters, drinking water supply, stream sediments, ambient air (indoor air), plant and animal life, and any other environmental medium or natural resource.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental,_Health,_and_Safety_Liability.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental, Health, and Safety Liability</a>\" - any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Loss</a>, obligation, or other responsibility resulting from or arising under an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental_Law.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental Law</a> or an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Law.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Occupational Safety and Health Law</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental_Law.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental Law</a>\" - any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> that provides for or relates to: <ol type=\"a\"><li>advising appropriate authorities, employees, or the public with respect to the use of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Threat_of_Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Threat of Release</a> of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a>, violation of discharge or emission limits or other prohibitions, or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Activity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Activity</a> or any activity, such as resource extraction or construction, that could have a significant effect on the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environment.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environment</a>;</li><li>preventing or reducing to acceptable levels the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a> into the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environment.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environment</a>;<li>reducing the quantities, or minimizing or controlling the hazardous characteristics, of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a> that are generated;</li><li>assuring that products are designed, formulated, packaged, and used so that they do not present an unreasonable risk to human health or the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environment.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environment</a> when used or disposed of;</li><li>protecting the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environment.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environment</a>;</li><li>reducing the risks involved in the transportation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a>;<li>the cleanup of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a> that has been <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Released</a>, preventing its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a>, or addressing the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Threat_of_Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Threat of Release</a>, or paying the costs of such actions; or</li><li>making a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> compensate any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for damage done to its health or property or the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environment.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environment</a> or permitting self-appointed representatives of the public interest to recover for injuries done to public assets or resources.</li></ol> <li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Security</a>\" - in respect of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, (a) any capital stock or similar security, (b) any security convertible into or exchangeable for any security described in clause (a), (c) any option, warrant, or other right to purchase or otherwise acquire any security described in clauses (a), (b), or (c), and (d) any \"equity security\" within the meaning of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Exchange_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Exchange Act</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a>\" - the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>\" - as defined in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.ClosingObligations.Seller.EscrowAgt.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.4(a)(vii)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Funds.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Funds</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.Price.2.3.sec\" span class=\"xref\">Section 2.2(c)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Exchange_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Exchange Act</a>\" - the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Facilities.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Facilities</a>\" - any real property owned or operated or formerly owned or operated by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and any buildings, plants, structures, or equipment (including motor vehicles, tank cars, and rolling stock) owned or operated or formerly owned or operated by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Financial_Statements.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Financial Statements</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.FinancialStatements.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.4</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.GAAP.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">GAAP</a>\" - generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorization</a>\" - any (a) <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Consent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Consent</a>, license, registration, or permit issued, granted, given, or otherwise made available by or under the authority of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> or pursuant to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>; or (b) right under any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>\" - any:<ol type=\"a\"><li>nation, state, county, city, town, borough, village, district, or other jurisdiction;<li>federal, state, local, municipal, foreign, multinational, or other government;<li>governmental or quasi-governmental authority of any nature (including any agency, branch, department, board, commission, court, tribunal, or other entity exercising governmental or quasi-governmental powers);<li>body exercising, or entitled or purporting to exercise, any administrative, executive, judicial, legislative, police, regulatory, or taxing authority or power, whether local, national, or international; or<li>official of any of the foregoing.</li></ol><li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Activity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Activity</a>\" - the distribution, generation, handling, importing, management, manufacturing, processing, production, refinement, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a>, storage, transfer, transportation, treatment, or use of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a> and any other act, business, operation, or activity that increases the danger, or poses a risk of harm, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environment.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environment</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a>\" - any substance, material, or waste that is or will foreseeably be regulated by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>, including any material, substance, or waste that is defined or classified as a \"hazardous waste,\" \"hazardous material,\" \"hazardous substance,\" \"extremely hazardous waste,\" \"pollutant,\" \"restricted hazardous waste,\" \"contaminant,\" \"toxic waste,\" \"pollutant,\" or \"toxic substance\" under any provision of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental_Law.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental Law</a>, including petroleum, petroleum products, asbestos, presumed asbestos-containing material or asbestos-containing material, urea formaldehyde, or polychlorinated biphenyls.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.HSR_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">HSR Act</a>\" - the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.3Party.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.8(a)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.3Party.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.8(a)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustProcedure.Accountant.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.6(d)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Intellectual_Property_Assets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Intellectual Property Assets</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.IP.1.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.22(a)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.FinancialStatements.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.4</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet Date</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.FinancialStatements.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.4</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Shareholders'_Equity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Shareholders' Equity</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustPrice.Calculate.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.5(a)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Invention_Disclosures.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Invention Disclosures</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.IP.3.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.22(c)(i)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a>\" - the United States Internal Revenue Service or any successor agency, and, to the extent relevant, the United States Department of the Treasury.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge</a>\" - <ol type=\"a\"><li>An individual will be deemed to have <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge</a> of a particular fact or other matter if:<ol type=\"i\"><li>that individual is actually aware of that fact or matter; or<li>a prudent individual could be expected to discover or otherwise become aware of that fact or matter in the course of conducting a reasonably comprehensive investigation regarding the accuracy of any representation or warranty in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.</li></ol><li>A <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (other than an individual) will be deemed to have <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge</a> of a particular fact or other matter if any individual who is serving, or who has at any time served, as a director, officer, partner, manager, executor, or trustee of that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (or in any similar capacity) has, or at any time had, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge</a> of that fact or other matter (as set forth in clauses (a)(i) and (ii) above).</li></ol><li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>\" - Knowledge of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Leased_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Leased Real Property</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Property.2.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.6(b)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>\" - any constitution, law, ordinance, principle of common law, code, rule, regulation, statute, act, treaty, or order of general applicability of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>, including rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Loss</a>\" - any cost, loss, liability, obligation, claim, cause of action, damage, deficiency, expense (including costs of investigation and defense and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses), fine, penalty, judgment, award, assessment, or diminution of value.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Major_Suppliers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Major Suppliers</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.CustomerAndSupplier.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.26</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Major_Customers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Major Customers</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.CustomerAndSupplier.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.26</a><li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Marks.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Marks</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.IP.1.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.22(a)(i)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Material_Adverse_Change.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Adverse Change</a>\" - with respect to an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, any event, change, development, or occurrence that, individually or together with any other event, change, development, or occurrence, is materially adverse to its business, condition (financial or otherwise), assets, results of operations, or prospects.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Material_Consents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Consents</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Consents.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8.4</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Net_Names.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Net Names</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.IP.1.7.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.22(a)(vii)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Objection_Notice.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Objection Notice</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustProcedure.ObjectPeriod.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.6(c)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Law.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Occupational Safety and Health Law</a>\" - any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> designed to promote safe and healthful working conditions and to reduce occupational safety and health hazards, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and any program, whether governmental or private (such as those promulgated or sponsored by industry associations and insurance companies), designed to promote safe and healthful working conditions.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a>\" - any order, injunction, judgment, decree, ruling, assessment, or arbitration award of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> or arbitrator.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>\" - an action taken by a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> will be deemed to have been taken in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a> only if that action:<ol type=\"a\"><li>is consistent in nature, scope, and magnitude with the past practices of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> and is taken in the ordinary course of the normal, day-to-day operations of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>; and<li>does not require authorization by the board of directors of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (or by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> or group of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Persons</a> exercising similar authority) and does not require any other separate or special authorization of any nature.</li></ol><li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Organizational_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Organizational Documents</a>\" - (a) the articles or certificate of incorporation and the bylaws of a corporation; (b) the certificate of formation and limited liability company agreement, operating agreement, or like agreement of a limited liability company; (c) the partnership agreement and any statement of partnership of a general partnership; (d) the limited partnership agreement and the certificate of limited partnership of a limited partnership; (e) any charter or agreement or similar document adopted or filed in connection with the creation, formation, or organization of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>; and (f) any amendment to or restatement of any of the foregoing.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Owned_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Owned Real Property</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Property.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.6(a)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Patents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Patents</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.IP.1.2.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.22(a)(ii)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Permitted_Encumbrances.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Permitted Encumbrances</a>\" - (a) <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a> for <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> and other governmental charges and assessments (except assessments for public improvements levied, pending, or deferred against <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Owned_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Owned Real Property</a>) that are not yet due and payable, (b) <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a> of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics, and materialmen and other like <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a> arising in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a> (provided lien statements have not been filed or such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a> otherwise perfected), (c) statutory <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a> in favor of lessors arising in connection with any property leased to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, and (d) <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a> disclosed in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Financial_Statements.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Financial Statements</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>\" - an individual, partnership, corporation, business trust, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, other entity, or a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Plan</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.EmployeeBenefits.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.13</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a>\" - any action, arbitration, mediation, audit, hearing, investigation, litigation, or suit (whether civil, criminal, administrative, judicial, or investigative) commenced, brought, conducted, or heard by or before, or otherwise involving, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> or arbitrator.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Notes</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.Price.2.2.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.2(b)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Price.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Price</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.Price.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.2</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Real Property</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Property.2.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.6(b)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Record</a>\" - information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Person</a>\" - <ol type=\"a\"><li>With respect to an individual: <ol type=\"i\"><li>each other member of such individual's <a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Family</a>;</li><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> that is directly or indirectly controlled by such individual or any one or more members of such individual's <a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Family</a>;</li><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> in which members of such individual's <a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Family</a> hold (individually or in the aggregate) a <a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Interest</a>; and</li><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> with respect to which one or more members of such individual's <a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Family</a> serves as a director, officer, partner, manager, executor, or trustee (or in a similar capacity).</ol> </li><li>With respect to a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> other than an individual: <ol type=\"i\"><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> that directly or indirectly controls, is directly or indirectly controlled by, or is directly or indirectly under common control with, such specified <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>;</li><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> that holds a <a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Interest</a> in such specified <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>;</li><li>each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> that serves as a director, officer, partner, manager, executor, or trustee of such specified <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (or in a similar capacity);</li><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> in which such specified <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> holds a <a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Interest</a>; and</li><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> with respect to which such specified <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> serves as a general partner, manager, or a trustee (or in a similar capacity).</li></ol> </li><li>For purposes of this definition: <ol type=\"i\"><li>\"control\" (including \"controlling,\" \"controlled by,\" and \"under common control with\") means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise, and shall be construed as such term is used in the rules promulgated under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Exchange_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Exchange Act</a>;</li><li>the \"<a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Family</a>\" of an individual includes (A) the individual, (B) the individual's spouse, (C) any other natural person who is related to the individual or the individual's spouse within the second degree, and (D) any other natural person who resides with such individual; and</li><li>\"<a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Interest</a>\" means direct or indirect beneficial ownership (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Exchange_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Exchange Act</a>) of voting securities or other voting interests representing at least 10% of the outstanding voting power of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> or Equity Securities representing at least 10% of the outstanding equity interests in a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>.</li></ol> </li></ol> <li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a>\" - any release, spill, emission, leaking, pumping, pouring, dumping, emptying, injection, deposit, disposal, discharge, dispersal, leaching, or migration on or into the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environment.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environment</a>, or into or out of any property.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representative</a>\" - with respect to a particular <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, includes any director, officer, manager, employee, agent, consultant, advisor, accountant, financial advisor, or legal counsel of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Securities_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Securities Act</a>\" - the Securities Act of 1933.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller(s)</a>\" - as defined in the first paragraph of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Closing_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Closing Documents</a>\" - the releases specified in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.ClosingObligations.Seller.Release.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.4(a)(v)</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, and each other document to be executed or delivered by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> at the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Releases.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Releases</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.ClosingObligations.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.4</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Misc.SellerRepresentative.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 12.5(a)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a>\" - as defined in the Recitals of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Software.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Software</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.IP.1.5.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.22(a)(v)</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiary</a>\" - with respect to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (the \"<a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Owner</a>\"), any corporation or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> of which securities or other interests having the power to elect a majority of that corporation's or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>'s board of directors or similar governing body, or otherwise having the power to direct the business and policies of that corporation or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (other than <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Securities</a> or other interests having such power only upon the happening of a contingency that has not occurred) are held by the <a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Owner</a> or one or more of its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiaries</a>; when used without reference to a particular <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiary</a>\" means a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiary of the Company</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax</a>\" - any income, gross receipts, license, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, environmental, windfall profit, customs, vehicle, airplane, boat, vessel or other title or registration, capital stock, franchise, employees' income withholding, foreign or domestic withholding, Social Security, unemployment, disability, real property, personal property, sales, use, transfer, value added, concession, alternative, add-on minimum and other tax, fee, assessment, levy, tariff, charge, or duty of any kind whatsoever and any interest, penalty, addition, or additional amount thereon imposed, assessed, or collected by or under the authority of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> or payable under any tax-sharing agreement or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Return</a>\" - any return (including any information return), report, statement, schedule, notice, form, declaration, claim for refund, or other document or information filed with or submitted to, or required to be filed with or submitted to, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> in connection with the determination, assessment, collection, or payment of any Tax or in connection with the administration, implementation, or enforcement of or compliance with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> relating to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third Party</a>\" - a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> that is not an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or a party to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a>\" - any claim against any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> by a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third Party</a>, whether or not involving a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Threat_of_Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Threat of Release</a>\" - a reasonable possibility of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> that could require action (including triggering notification or reporting under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental_Law.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental Law</a>) in order to prevent or mitigate damage to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environment.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environment</a> that could result from such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a>.<li>\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Trade_Secrets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Trade Secrets</a>\" - as defined in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.IP.1.6.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.22(a)(vi)</a>.</li></ul><li>Usage <ol type=\"a\"><li>In <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, unless expressly stated otherwise:<ol type=\"i\"><li>the singular includes the plural and vice versa;<li>reference to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> includes such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>'s successors and assigns, if applicable, but only if such successors and assigns are permitted by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, and reference to a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> in a particular capacity excludes such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> in any other capacity;<li>reference to a gender includes the other gender;<li>reference to any agreement, document, or instrument means such agreement, document, or instrument as amended or modified and in effect from time to time in accordance with its terms;<li>reference to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> means that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> as from time to time in effect, including any amendment, modification, codification, replacement, or reenactment of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>;<li>reference to any section or other provision of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> means that provision of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> as from time to time in effect, including any amendment, modification, codification, replacement, or reenactment of such section or other provision;<li>\"hereunder,\" \"hereof,\" \"hereto,\" and words of similar import refer to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, or other provision of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>;<li>\"including\" (and with correlative meaning \"include\") means including without limiting the generality of any description preceding such term;<li>\"or\" is used in the inclusive sense of \"and/or\";<li>\"any\" means \"any and all\";<li>with respect to the determination of any period of time, \"from\" means \"from and including\" and \"to\" means \"to but excluding\";<li>a reference to a document, instrument, or agreement also refers to all addenda, exhibits, or schedules thereto;<li>a reference to a \"copy\" or \"copies\" of any document, instrument, or agreement means a copy or copies that are complete and correct; and<li>a reference to a list, or any like compilation (whether in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a> or elsewhere), means that the item referred to is complete and correct.</li></ol><li>Unless otherwise specified in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, all accounting terms used in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> will be interpreted, and all accounting determinations under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> will be made, in accordance with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.GAAP.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">GAAP</a>.<li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">This Agreement</a> was negotiated by the parties with the benefit of legal representation, and any rule of construction or interpretation otherwise requiring <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> to be construed or interpreted against any party as having been drafted by it will not apply to any construction or interpretation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>The headings contained in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> are for convenience of reference only, shall not be deemed to be part of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, and shall not be referred to in connection with the construction or interpretation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.</li></ol></li></ol><li>Sale and Transfer of Shares; Closing<ol><li>Shares Subject to the terms and conditions of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, and in reliance upon the representations, warranties, and covenants contained in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, at the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall purchase the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> from <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>, and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> shall sell and transfer the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, free and clear of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrance</a>.<li>Purchase Price The purchase price for the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Price.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Price</a>\") is $10,000,000, plus or minus the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a>. At the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall deliver as payment on account of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Price.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Price</a>: (a) $8,000,000 (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Payment.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Payment</a>\"), which will be allocated among <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> as set forth on <a href=\"#Sched.2.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Schedule 2.2</a>, and which shall be paid by wire transfer to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> pursuant to written wire transfer instructions delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> at least three (3) <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Business_Day.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Business Days</a> prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>; (b) promissory notes executed by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and payable to each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, in the principal amounts set forth on <a href=\"#Sched.2.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Schedule 2.2</a> (collectively, the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Notes</a>\"), in the form of <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.r00t\" class=\"xref\">Exhibit 2.2(b)</a>; and (c) $1,000,000 paid by wire transfer to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> pursuant to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Funds.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Funds</a>\"). The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> shall be paid by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, as the case may be, in accordance with <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustPrice.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.5</a>. <li>Closing Subject to <a href=\"#SPA.Life.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 10</a>, the purchase and sale (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>\") provided for in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> will take place at the offices of Andrea Ang, an individual, whose address is 55 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142, United States of America commencing at at 10:00 a.m., on 2016-11-02 or at such other date and time as <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> may otherwise agree, provided that on or prior to that date all conditions set forth in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Seller.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 9</a> have been satisfied or waived. If all conditions set forth in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Seller.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 9</a> are not satisfied or waived by 2016-09-28, subject to <a href=\"#SPA.Life.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 10</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> will take place upon the earlier of (a) five (5) <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Business_Day.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Business Days</a> following notice given by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> stating that all conditions set forth in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Seller.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 9</a> have been satisfied or waived (other than conditions to be satisfied on the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>), and (b) the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.End_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">End Date</a>. the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> will be deemed to be effective as of the close of business on 2016-10-01 for tax and accounting purposes. <li>Closing Obligations At the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>: <ol type=\"a\"><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> shall deliver to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>:<ol type=\"i\"><li>certificates representing the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a>, endorsed in blank (or accompanied by stock powers executed in blank) and otherwise in proper form for transfer<li>the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Organizational_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Organizational Documents</a> of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> filed with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> in connection with its organization, duly certified as of a recent date by the Secretary of State or other appropriate authority of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization, together with a certificate dated as of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> from the <a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Secretary</a> of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to the effect that no amendments to such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Organizational_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Organizational Documents</a> have been filed since the date referred to above<li>the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Organizational_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Organizational Documents</a> of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> not filed with a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> in connection with its organization, certified as of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> by the <a href=\"Def..Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Secretary</a> of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a><li>certificates dated as of a date not more than five (5) days prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> as to the good standing of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and payment of applicable state <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a>;, issued by the appropriate <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> of the jurisdiction of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>'s organization and each jurisdiction in which the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is licensed or qualified to do business as a foreign entity as specified in <a href=\"#DL.3.1.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.1</a> of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a><li>releases in the form of <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.r00t\" class=\"xref\">Exhibit 2.4(a)(v)</a> executed by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>;<li>an employment agreement in the form of <a href=\"#EmploymentAgt.r00t\" class=\"xref\">Exhibit 2.4(a)(vi)</a>, executed by Sam Sneed, Arnold Palmer, and Hogey Carmichael and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>;<li>an escrow agreement in the form of <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.r00t\" class=\"xref\">Exhibit 2.4(a)(vii)</a>, executed by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>\"); and<li>the certificate referred to in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.BringDown.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8.3</a>.</ol><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall deliver to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> (or in the case of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Funds.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Funds</a>, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>):<ol type=\"i\"><li>the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Payment.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Payment</a>;<li>the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Notes</a>;<li>the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Funds.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Funds</a>;<li>the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, executed by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>; and<li>the certificate referred to in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Seller.BringDown.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 9.3</a>.</li></ol></ol> <li>Adjust Amount and Payment<ol type=\"a\"><li>The \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a>\" will be the difference, if any, between (i) the consolidated shareholders' equity of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> and its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiaries</a> as of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, as shown on the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date_Shareholders'_Equity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date Shareholders' Equity</a>\"), and (ii) $7,777,777 (the consolidated shareholders' equity of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> and its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiaries</a> as shown on the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a>) (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Shareholders'_Equity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Shareholders' Equity</a>\"). If the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date_Shareholders'_Equity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date Shareholders' Equity</a> is less than the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Shareholders'_Equity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Shareholders' Equity</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> shall be paid by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>. If the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date_Shareholders'_Equity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date Shareholders' Equity</a> is greater than the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Shareholders'_Equity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Shareholders' Equity</a>, subject to <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Setoff.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.7</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> shall be paid by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>.<li>If the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> or, after giving effect to <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Setoff.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.7</a>, any portion of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> is to be paid by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> or such portion thereof shall be paid by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> by wire transfer to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> pursuant to wire transfer instructions provided to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> prior to the due date for the payment set forth in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustPrice.Interest.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.5(c)</a>. If the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> is to be paid by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> shall be paid by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> by wire transfer to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> pursuant to wire transfer instructions provided by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> prior to the due date for the payment set forth in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustPrice.Interest.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.5(c)</a>.<li>All payments under this <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustPrice.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.5</a> shall be made together with interest at the rate set forth in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Notes</a>, which interest will begin accruing on the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> and end on the day before the payment is made. Within three (3) <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Business_Day.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Business Days</a> after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> become binding on the parties pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustProcedure.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.6</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, as the case may be, shall make the payment provided for in this <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustPrice.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.5</a>.</li></ol><li>Adjustment Procedure<ol type=\"a\"><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall prepare a consolidated balance sheet of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> as of the close of business on the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Business_Day.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Business Day</a> prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a>\"). the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> shall be prepared using the accounting principles, policies, and practices set forth on <a href=\"#AccountingPrinciples.r00t\" class=\"xref\">Exhibit 2.6(a)</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall deliver the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> and the determination of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> within ninety (90) days following the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>.<li>Upon execution of such access letters as may be reasonably required by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> and its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> shall, during reasonable business hours, be given reasonable access to (and copies of) all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>'s and its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>' books, records, and other documents, including work papers, worksheets, notes, and schedules, used in preparation of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> and the determination of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a>, for the purpose of reviewing the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> and determination of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a>, in each case, other than certain work papers that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> considers proprietary, such as internal control documentation, engagement planning, time control and audit sign off, and quality control work papers.<li>If within 30 days following delivery of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> and the determination of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> has not given <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> notice of an objection as to any amounts set forth on the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> or the determination of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> (which notice shall state in reasonable detail the basis of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>'s objections and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>' proposed adjustments (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Objection_Notice.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Objection Notice</a>\")), the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> and the determination of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> as prepared by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> will be final, binding, and conclusive on the parties.<li>If <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> timely gives <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Objection_Notice.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Objection Notice</a> and if <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> fail to resolve the issues raised in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Objection_Notice.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Objection Notice</a> within 30 days after giving the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Objection_Notice.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Objection Notice</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall submit the issues remaining in dispute for resolution to Anders & Sons, 17 Washington St., Greenbay, Wisconsin (or, if such person or firm is providing services to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> or a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or is otherwise unable or unwilling to serve in such capacity, a recognized national or regional independent accounting firm mutually acceptable to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>) (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a>\").<li>The parties shall negotiate in good faith in order to seek agreement on the procedures to be followed by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a>, including procedures with regard to the presentation of evidence. If the parties are unable to agree upon procedures within 10 days of the submission to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a> shall establish such procedures giving due regard to the intention of the parties to resolve disputes as promptly, efficiently, and inexpensively as possible, which procedures may, but need not, be those proposed by either <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>' <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representative</a>. The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a> shall be directed to resolve only those issues in dispute and render a written report on their resolution of disputed issues with respect to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> and the resulting <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> as promptly as practicable, but no later than 60 days after the date on which the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a> are engaged. The determination by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a> will be based solely on written submissions of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, on the one hand, and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>, on the other hand, and will not involve independent review. Any determination of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> or the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a> will not be outside the range established by the amounts in (i) the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> and the determination of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a> proposed by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, and (ii) <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>'s proposed adjustments thereto. Such determination will be final, binding, and conclusive on the parties as of the date of the determination notice sent by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a>.<li>If issues are submitted to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a> for resolution:<ol type=\"i\"><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall execute any agreement required by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a> to accept their engagement pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustProcedure.Accountant.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.6(d)</a>;<li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall promptly furnish or cause to be furnished to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a> such work papers and other documents and information relating to the disputed issues as the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a> may request and are available to that party or its accountants or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>, and shall be afforded the opportunity to present to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a>, with a copy to the other party, any other written material relating to the disputed issues;<li>The determination by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a>, as set forth in a report to be delivered by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a> to both <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, will include the revised <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjustment_Amount.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjustment Amount</a>, reflecting the changes required as a result of the determination made by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a>; and<li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall each bear one-half of the fees and costs of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a>; provided, however, that the engagement agreement referred to in <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.AdjustProcedure.DisputeProc.Agt.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.6(f)(i)</a> above may require the parties to be bound jointly and severally to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a> for those fees and costs, and in the event <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> pay to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a> any amount in excess of one-half of the fees and costs of its engagement, the other party(ies) agree(s) to reimburse <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, as applicable, upon demand, to the extent required to equalize the payments made by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> with respect to the fees and costs of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Independent_Accountants.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Independent Accountants</a>.</li></ol></li></ol></li></ol><li>Representations and Warranties of Sellers <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>, jointly and severally, represent and warrant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> as follows:<ol><li>Organization and Good Standing <ol><li><a href=\"#DL.3.1.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.1</a> lists, for each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, its legal name, its type of legal entity, its jurisdiction of organization, and each jurisdiction in which it is qualified to do business as a foreign entity. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization, with full power and authority to conduct its business as it is being conducted, to own or use its assets, and to perform all its obligations under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contracts</a>. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is duly qualified to do business as a foreign entity and is in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction that requires such qualification.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> have delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> copies of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Organizational_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Organizational Documents</a> of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is in default under or in violation of any of its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Organizational_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Organizational Documents</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has conducted business under or otherwise used, for any purpose or in any jurisdiction, any legal, fictitious, assumed, or trade name other than the names listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.1.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.1</a>.</li></ol> <li>Enforceability and Authority; No Conflict <ol type=\"a\"><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">This Agreement</a> has been duly executed and delivered by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> and constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, enforceable against each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> in accordance with its terms. Upon the execution and delivery of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Closing_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Closing Documents</a> by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> party thereto, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Closing_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Closing Document</a> will constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, enforceable against such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> in accordance with its terms. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> has the absolute and unrestricted right, power, authority, and capacity to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Closing_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Closing Document</a> to which it is a party.</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.2.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.2(b)</a>, neither the execution and delivery of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> nor the consummation or performance of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a> will, directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time): <ol type=\"a\"><li>contravene, conflict with, or violate (A) any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Organizational_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Organizational Document</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or (B) any resolution adopted by the board of directors or the shareholders (or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Persons</a> exercising similar authority) of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>contravene, conflict with, or violate, or give any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> the right to challenge any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>, or to exercise any remedy or obtain any relief under, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a> to which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, or any assets owned or used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, could be subject;</li><li>contravene, conflict with, violate, result in the loss of any benefit to which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is entitled under, or give any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> the right to revoke, suspend, cancel, terminate, or modify, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorization</a> held by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or that otherwise relates to the business of, or any assets owned or used by, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>cause <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to become subject to, or to become liable for payment of, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax</a>;</li><li>cause any assets owned or used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to be reassessed or revalued by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>;</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a>, or give any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> the right to declare a default or exercise any remedy or to obtain any additional rights under, or to accelerate the maturity or performance of, or payment under, or cancel, terminate, or modify, any Applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> to which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is a party;</li><li>result in the imposition or creation of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrance</a> upon, or with respect to, any assets owned or used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>; or</li><li>result in, or give any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> the right or option to cause or declare: (A) a loss of any Intellectual Property Asset, (B) the release, disclosure, or delivery of any Intellectual Property Asset by or to any escrow agent or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, or (C) the grant, assignment, or transfer to any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> of any license, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrance</a>, or other right or interest under, to, or in any Intellectual Property Asset.</li></ol> </li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.2.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.2(c)</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is or shall be required to give notice to, or obtain <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Consent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Consent</a> from, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> in connection with the execution and delivery of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or the consummation or performance of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>.</li></ol> <li>Capitalization of Company and Subsidiaries <ol><li>The authorized <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Securities</a> of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> consist of 10,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of which 2,000,000 shares, constituting the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a>, are issued and outstanding. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> are the owners (of record and beneficially) of all of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a>, free and clear of all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a>, including any restriction on the right of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> to transfer the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>. The assignments, endorsements, stock powers, or other instruments of transfer to be delivered by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> at the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> will be sufficient to transfer such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>'s entire interest in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> (of record and beneficially) owned by such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>. Upon transfer to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> of the certificates representing the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> will receive good title to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a>, free and clear of all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a>. <a href=\"#DL.3.3.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.3(a)</a> lists <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> and the number of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> held by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#DL.3.3.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.3(b)</a> lists for each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiary</a> its authorized <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Securities</a>, the number and type of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Securities</a> issued and outstanding, and the identity of each owner (of record and beneficially) of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Securities</a> and number of shares held by each holder. All outstanding <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Securities</a> of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiary</a> are owned of record and beneficially by one or more of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>, free and clear of all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a>. All the outstanding <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Securities</a> of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> have been duly authorized and validly issued, and are fully paid and nonassessable. Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.3.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.3(b)</a>, there are no shareholder or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contracts</a> relating to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Security</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, including the sale, voting, or transfer thereof. No outstanding <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Security</a> or other security of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> was issued in violation of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Securities_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Securities Act</a> or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has any outstanding subscription, option, warrant, call or exchange right, convertible security, or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> or other obligations in effect giving any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (other than another <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>) the right to acquire (whether by preemptive rights or otherwise) any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Security</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> owns, or is a party to or bound by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> to acquire, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Security</a> or other security of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> or any direct or indirect equity or ownership interest in any other business. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is obligated to provide funds to or make any investment (whether in the form of a loan, capital contribution, or otherwise) in any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>.</li></ol> <li>Financial Statements <ol><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> have delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>: (a) audited consolidated balance sheets of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> and its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiaries</a> as at 2015-12-31 (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Balance_Sheet_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Balance Sheet Date</a>\") and as at 2015-12-31, and the related audited consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the five fiscal years ended on such dates, including the notes thereto, together with the report thereon of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>'s independent public accountants, (collectively, the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.FinancialStatements.1.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Audited Financial Statements</a>\"), and (b) an unaudited consolidated balance sheet (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a>\") of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> and its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiaries</a> as at 2016-06-31 (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet Date</a>\"), and the related unaudited consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the six months then ended, certified by the chief financial officer of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> (collectively, the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.FinancialStatements.1.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Unaudited Financial Statements</a>\", and together with the <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.FinancialStatements.1.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Audited Financial Statements</a>, the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Financial_Statements.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Financial Statements</a>\"). </li><li> The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Financial_Statements.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Financial Statements</a> (i) fairly present the consolidated financial condition and the results of operations, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> and its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiaries</a> as at the respective dates of, and for the periods referred to in, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Financial_Statements.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Financial Statements</a>, and (ii) were prepared in accordance with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.GAAP.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">GAAP</a>, subject, in the case of the <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.FinancialStatements.1.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Unaudited Financial Statements</a>, to normal recurring year-end adjustments (the effect of which will not, individually or in the aggregate, be material) and the absence of notes (that, if presented, would not differ materially from those included in the <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.FinancialStatements.1.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Audited Financial Statements</a>). The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Financial_Statements.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Financial Statements</a> reflect the consistent application of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.GAAP.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">GAAP</a> throughout the periods involved, except as disclosed in the notes to the <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.FinancialStatements.1.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Audited Financial Statements</a>. No financial statements of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> other than the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> are required by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.GAAP.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">GAAP</a> to be included or reflected in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Financial_Statements.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Financial Statements</a>. The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Financial_Statements.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Financial Statements</a> were prepared from, and are consistent with, the accounting <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Records</a> of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> have also delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> copies of all letters from the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>'s auditors to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>'s board of directors or audit committee thereof during the 36 months prior to the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, together with copies of all responses thereto. </li></ol> <li>Books and Records <ol type=\"a\"><li> The books of account and other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Records</a> of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, all of which have been made available to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, are complete and correct, represent actual, bona fide transactions, and have been maintained in accordance with sound business practices and the requirements of Section 13(b)(2) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Exchange_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Exchange Act</a> (whether or not any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is subject to that Section). The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> have implemented and maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Exchange_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Exchange Act</a>) sufficient to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.GAAP.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">GAAP</a>, including that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management's general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.GAAP.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">GAAP</a> and to maintain asset accountability, (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management's general or specific authorization, and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences. </li><li> The minute books of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> contain complete and correct <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Records</a> of all meetings held of, and actions taken by written consent of, the holders of voting securities, the board of directors or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Persons</a> exercising similar authority, and committees of the board of directors or such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Persons</a> of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, and no meeting of any such holders, board of directors, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Persons</a>, or committee has been held, and no other action has been taken, for which minutes or other evidence of action have not been prepared and are not contained in such minute books. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has at all times maintained complete and correct <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Records</a> of all issuances and transfers of its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Securities</a>. At the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>, all such minute books and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Records</a> will be in the possession of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> and located at the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>'s main offices. </li></ol> <li>Real and Personal Property <ol type=\"a\"><li><a href=\"#DL.3.6.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.6(a)</a> lists all real estate owned by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Owned_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Owned Real Property</a>\"), including the legal description, street address, and any tax parcel identification number of each property, and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> that owns such property. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> have delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> copies of the deeds and other instruments by which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> acquired the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Owned_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Owned Real Property</a> and copies of all title insurance policies, opinions, abstracts, and surveys in the possession of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> relating to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Owned_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Owned Real Property</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#DL.3.6.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.6(b)</a> lists all real estate leased by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> as a lessee, sub-lessee, or assignee (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Leased_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Leased Real Property</a>\" and, together with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Owned_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Owned Real Property</a>, the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Real Property</a>\"), including a description of the premises leased and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> that leases the same. All <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Leased_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Leased Real Property</a> is leased pursuant to valid written leases listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.17.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.17(a)</a>. Such leases contain the entire agreement between the landlord of each of the leased premises and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, and there is no other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> between the landlord and any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> affecting such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Leased_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Leased Real Property</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> leases <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Real Property</a> as a lessor or sub-lessor.</li><li>The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Owned_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Owned Real Property</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>' interests in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Leased_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Leased Real Property</a> are owned by the respective <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> free and clear of all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a>, variances, or limitations of any nature, other than <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Permitted_Encumbrances.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Permitted Encumbrances</a> and as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.6.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.6(c)</a>. All buildings, plants, and structures owned by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> lie wholly within the boundaries of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Real Property</a> in question and do not encroach upon the property of, or otherwise conflict with the property rights of, any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>. There are no buildings, structures, fixtures, or other improvements primarily situated on adjoining property that encroach on any part of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Real Property</a>. Each parcel of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Real Property</a> abuts on, and has direct vehicular access to, a public road or has access to a public road via a permanent, irrevocable, appurtenant easement benefiting such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Real Property</a> and constituting a part thereof. Certificates of occupancy are in full force and effect for each location of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Real Property</a>, and the uses thereof being made by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> do not violate any applicable zoning, subdivision, land use, or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third Party</a> has a right to acquire any interest in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Owned_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Owned Real Property</a> or in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>' interests in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Leased_Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Leased Real Property</a>. There is no existing or proposed plan to modify or realign any street or highway or any existing or proposed eminent domain <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> that would result in the taking of all or any part of any parcel of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Real Property</a> or that would prevent or hinder the continued use of any such parcel as used by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>. None of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Real Property</a> is located within a flood plain for flood insurance purposes.</li><li>The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> own all tangible personal property reflected as owned in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a> (other than inventory sold since the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a> Date in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>), free and clear of all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a>, other than <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Permitted_Encumbrances.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Permitted Encumbrances</a> and as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.6.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.6(d)</a>. All the tangible personal property purchased or otherwise acquired by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> since the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a> Date (other than inventory acquired and sold since the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a> Date in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>) is owned by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> free and clear of all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a>, other than <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Permitted_Encumbrances.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Permitted Encumbrances</a> and as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.6.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.6(d)</a>. A copy of the fixed asset register of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has been delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>. Each such register contains a complete and correct list of the fixed assets of the applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> as of the date specified.</li></ol> <li>Condition and Sufficiency of Assets <ol type=\"a\"><li>The buildings, plants, structures, and equipment owned or leased by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> are structurally sound, in good operating condition and repair, and adequate for the uses to which they are being put, and none of such buildings, plants, structures, or equipment is in need of maintenance or repairs other than ordinary, routine maintenance that is not material in nature or cost.</li><li>The assets owned and leased by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> constitute all the assets used in connection with the business of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. Such assets constitute all the assets necessary for such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to continue to conduct its business following the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> as it is being conducted.</li></ol> <li>Accounts Receivable All accounts receivable of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, whether or not reflected on the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a>, represent valid obligations arising from sales actually made or services actually performed in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>. The accounts receivable of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> are current and collectible net of the reserve shown on the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a> (which reserve is adequate and calculated consistent with past practice in the preparation of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Financial_Statements.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Financial Statements</a>). Subject to such reserve, each of the accounts receivable either has been or will be collected in full, without any setoff, expense, or other reduction, within 90 days after the day on which it first becomes due and payable. There is no contest, claim, defense, or right of setoff, other than returns in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>, with respect to any account receivable. <a href=\"#DL.3.8.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.8</a> lists and sets forth the aging of all accounts receivable as of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a> Date. <li>Inventories All inventories of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, whether or not reflected on the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a>, consist of a quality and quantity usable and, with respect to finished goods, saleable, in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is in possession of any goods not owned by such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.9.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.9</a>, the inventories (other than goods in transit) of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> are located on the premises of an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. All inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market value on a first-in, first-out basis consistent with past practice used in the preparation of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Financial_Statements.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Financial Statements</a>. The reserve for obsolescence with respect to inventories is adequate and calculated consistent with past practice. Inventories that were purchased after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a> Date were purchased in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a> at a cost not exceeding market prices prevailing at the time of purchase for items of similar quality and quantity. The quantities of each item of inventory are not excessive, but are reasonable for the continued operation of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>. <li>No Undisclosed Liabilities Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.10.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.10</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has any liability or obligation of any nature (whether known or unknown and whether absolute, accrued, contingent, or otherwise) other than liabilities or obligations to the extent shown on the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a> and current liabilities incurred in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a> since the date of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a>.<li>Taxes <ol type=\"a\"><li>Filed Returns and Tax Payments <ol type=\"i\"><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has filed or caused to be filed on a timely basis all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Returns</a> that were required to be filed by or with respect to it, either separately or as a member of a group of corporations, pursuant to applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has requested any extension of time within which to file any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Return</a>, except as to a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Return</a> that has since been timely filed.</li><li>All <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Returns</a> filed by (or that include on a consolidated basis) any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> are complete and correct and comply with applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a>.</li><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has paid, or made provision for the payment of, all <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> that have or could have become due for all periods covered by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Return</a> or otherwise, including pursuant to any assessment received by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, except such <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a>, if any, that are listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(a)</a> and that are being contested in good faith by appropriate <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceedings</a> and for which adequate reserves have been provided in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Interim_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Interim Balance Sheet</a>.</li><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has withheld or collected and paid to the proper <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> all <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> required to be withheld, collected, or paid by it.</li><li><a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(a)</a> lists each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Return</a> filed by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> since 2006, and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> have delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> copies of all such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Returns</a>.</li><li>No claim has ever been made by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> in a jurisdiction where any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> does not file <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Returns</a> that it is or could be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction, nor is there any reasonable basis for such a claim.</li></ol> </li><li>Audited or Closed Tax Years <ol type=\"i\"><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(b)</a>, all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Returns</a> of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> have been audited by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a> or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> or are closed by the applicable statute of limitations for all taxable years through 2008.</li><li><a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(b)</a> lists all audits of all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Returns</a>, including a description of the nature and, if completed, the outcome of each audit since 2006. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> have delivered copies of any reports, statements of deficiencies, or similar items with respect to such audits. <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(b)</a> describes all adjustments to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Return</a> filed by or with respect to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> for all taxable years since 2006, and the resulting deficiencies proposed by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a> or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>. <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(b)</a> lists all deficiencies proposed as a result of such audits, all of which have been paid or, as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(b)</a>, have been settled or are being contested in good faith by appropriate <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceedings</a>. Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(b)</a>, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> will assess any additional taxes for any period for which <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Returns</a> have been filed.</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(b)</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Return</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is under audit by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a> or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>, and no notice of such an audit has been received by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. To the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, there are no threatened <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceedings</a> for or relating to <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a>, and there are no matters under discussion with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a> or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> with respect to <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a>. Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(b)</a>, no issues relating to <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> have been raised in writing by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a> or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> during any pending audit, and no issues relating to <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> have been raised in writing by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a> or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> in any audit that could recur in a later taxable period. Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(b)</a>, there is no proposed Tax assessment against any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(b)</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceedings</a> are pending before the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a> or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> with respect to the <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(b)</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has given or been requested to give waivers or extensions (or is or would be subject to a waiver or extension given by any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>) of any statute of limitations relating to the payment of <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or for which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> could be liable.</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(b)</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrance</a> for <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> exists with respect to any assets of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, except statutory liens for <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> not yet due.</li></ol> </li><li>Accruals and Reserves The charges, accruals, and reserves with respect to <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> on the accounting <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Records</a> of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> are adequate and are at least equal to that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>'s liability for <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> and to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>' liability for <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> on a consolidated basis, respectively.</li><li>Status of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> <ol type=\"i\"><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is, or within the five-year period preceding the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> has been, an \"S corporation\" within the meaning of Section 1361(a)(1) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has been a member of any affiliated group of corporations (other than a group of which the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> is the common parent) which has filed a combined, consolidated, or unitary income <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Return</a> with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is liable for the <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (other than another <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>) under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 or any similar provision of any applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>, as a transferee or successor, by contract, or otherwise.</ol> </li><li>Miscellaneous <ol type=\"i\"><li>There is no tax sharing agreement, tax allocation agreement, tax indemnity obligation, or similar agreement, arrangement, understanding, or practice, oral or written, with respect to <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> that will require any payment by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is a party to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> that could result separately or in the aggregate in any payment (A) of an \"excess parachute payment\" within the meaning of Section 280G of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>, or (B) that would not be deductible as a result of the application of Section 404 of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is required to include in income any adjustment pursuant to Section 481 of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> by reason of a voluntary change in accounting method initiated by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a> has not proposed any such change in accounting method.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> is a foreign person within the meaning of Section 1445(f)(3) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has been a United States real property holding corporation within the meaning of Section 897(c)(2) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> during the applicable period specified in Section 897(c)(1)(A)(ii).</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.11.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.11(e)</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has received, been the subject of, or requested a written ruling of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> relating to <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a>, and no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has entered into a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> with a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> relating to <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> that would have a continuing effect after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>.</li><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has disclosed on its federal income <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Returns</a> all positions taken by it that could give rise to substantial understatement of federal income Tax within the meaning of Section 6662 of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has ever distributed stock of another <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> or had its stock distributed by another <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, in a transaction that purported or was intended to be governed in whole or in part by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> Section 355 or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> Section 361.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has participated in any \"reportable transaction\" as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b).</li></ol> </li></ol> <li>No Material Adverse Change Since the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Balance_Sheet_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Balance Sheet Date</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has suffered any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Material_Adverse_Change.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Adverse Change</a> and no event has occurred, and no circumstance exists, that can reasonably be expected to result in a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Material_Adverse_Change.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Adverse Change</a>.<li>Employee Benefits <ol type=\"a\"><li> <a href=\"#DL.3.13.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.13(a)</a> lists each \"employee benefit plan\" as defined by Section 3(3) of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a>, all specified fringe benefit plans as defined in Section 6039D of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>, and all other bonus, incentive-compensation, deferred-compensation, profit-sharing, stock-option, stock-appreciation-right, stock-bonus, stock-purchase, employee-stock-ownership, savings, severance, change-in-control, supplemental-unemployment, layoff, salary-continuation, retirement, pension, health, life-insurance, disability, accident, group-insurance, vacation, holiday, sick-leave, fringe-benefit, or welfare plan, and any other employee compensation or benefit plan, policy, practice, or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> (whether qualified or nonqualified, effective or terminated, written or unwritten) and any trust, escrow, or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> related thereto that (i) is maintained or contributed to by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and (ii) provides benefits to, or describes policies or procedures applicable to, any current or former director, officer, employee, or service provider of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or the dependents of any thereof, regardless of how (or whether) liabilities for the provision of benefits are accrued or assets are acquired or dedicated with respect to the funding thereof (each, an \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>\"). <a href=\"#DL.3.13.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.13(a)</a> identifies as such any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> that is (x) a plan intended to meet the requirements of Section 401(a) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> or (y) a plan subject to Title IV of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a>. Other than the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>, no corporation or trade or business has ever been controlled by, controlling, or under common control with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> within the meaning of Section 414 of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> or Section 4001(a)(14) or 4001(b) of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a>. </li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> have delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> copies of (i) the documents comprising each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> (or, with respect to an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> which is unwritten, a detailed written description of eligibility, participation, benefits, funding arrangements, assets, and any other matters that relate to the obligations of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> thereunder); (ii) all trust agreements, insurance contracts, or any other funding instruments related to each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>; (iii) all rulings, determination letters, no-action letters, or advisory opinions from the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a>, the United States Department of Labor, or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> that pertain to each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> and any open requests therefor; (iv) the most recent actuarial and financial reports (audited and/or unaudited) and the annual reports filed with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> with respect to each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> during the current year and each of the three preceding years; (v) all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contracts</a> with third-party administrators, actuaries, investment managers, consultants, or other independent contractors that relate to each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>; and (vi) all summary plan descriptions, summaries of material modifications and memoranda, employee handbooks, and other written communications regarding each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>. </li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.13.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.13(c)</a>, all amounts owed by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> under the terms of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> have been timely paid in full. Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.13.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.13(c)</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> that provides health or welfare benefits is fully insured, and any incurred but not reported claims under each such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> that is not fully insured have been properly accrued. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has paid in full all required insurance premiums, subject only to normal retrospective adjustments in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>, with regard to each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>.</li><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has complied with the applicable continuation requirements for each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>, including (i) Section 4980B of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> (as well as its predecessor provision, Section 162(k) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>) and Sections 601 through 608, inclusive, of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a> (\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.COBRA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">COBRA</a>\") and (ii) any applicable state <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> mandating welfare benefit continuation coverage for employees.</li><li>The form of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> is in compliance with the applicable terms of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>, and any other applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> has been operated in compliance with such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> and the written <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> documents. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and no fiduciary of an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> has violated the requirements of Section 404 of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a>. Each required report and description of an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> (including <a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a> Form 5500 Annual Reports, Summary Annual Reports and Summary Plan Descriptions, and Summaries of Material Modifications) have been (to the extent required) timely filed with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a>, the United States Department of Labor, or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> and distributed as required, and all notices required by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a> or the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> with respect to each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> have been appropriately given. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has any unfunded liability with respect to any deferred compensation, retirement, or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>.</li><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> has received, or is based on a form of plan that has received, a favorable determination letter from the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.IRS.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">IRS</a>, which is current, taking into account the Tax laws referred to as \"GUST.\" To the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no circumstance exists that could result in revocation of any such favorable determination letter. Each trust created under any such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> has been determined to be exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>, and, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no circumstance exists that could result in a revocation of such exemption. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> is intended to meet the requirements of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> Section 501(c)(9). No circumstance exists that could give rise to a loss of any intended tax consequence or to any Tax under Section 511 of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> with respect to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>.</li><li>There has never been any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> relating to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> and, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> is threatened. To the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no event has occurred or circumstance exists that could give rise to or serve as a basis for the commencement of any such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and no fiduciary of an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> has engaged in a transaction with respect to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> that could subject any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> to a Tax or penalty imposed by either Section 4975 of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> or Section 502(l) of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a> or a violation of Section 406 of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a>. Neither the execution and delivery of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> nor the consummation or performance of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a> will, directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time), result in the assessment of a Tax or penalty under Section 4975 of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> or Section 502(l) of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a> or result in a violation of Section 406 of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a>.</li><li>Neither the execution and delivery of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> nor the consummation or performance of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a> will, directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time), obligate any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to pay any separation, severance, termination, or similar benefit to, or accelerate the time of vesting for, change the time of payment to, or increase the amount of compensation due to, any director, employee, officer, former employee, or former officer of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. There is no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> providing for payments that could subject any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> to liability under Section 4999 of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>.</li><li>Other than the continuation coverage requirements of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.COBRA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">COBRA</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has any obligation or potential liability for benefits to employees, former employees, or their dependents following termination of employment or retirement under any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>.</li><li>Neither the execution and delivery of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> nor the consummation or performance of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a> will, directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time), result in an amendment, modification, or termination of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>. No written or oral representation has been made to any employee or former employee of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> promising or guaranteeing any employer payment or funding for the continuation of medical, dental, life, or disability coverage for any period of time beyond the end of the current plan year (except to the extent of coverage required under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.COBRA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">COBRA</a>). No written or oral representation has been made to any employee or former employee of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> concerning the employee benefits of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> contributes to, has any obligation to contribute to, or has any liability with respect to, any \"employee pension benefit plan\" within the meaning of Section 3(2) of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a> that is a \"defined benefit plan\" within the meaning of Section 3(35) of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> contributes to, has any obligation to contribute to, or has any liability with respect to, a \"multiemployer plan\" within the meaning of Section 3(37) of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a> or Section 414(f) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> or a plan that has two or more contributing sponsors, at least two of whom are not under common control within the meaning of Section 413(c) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>.</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.13.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.13(m)</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> is subject to Section 409A of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> subject to Section 409A of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a> (\"Deferred Compensation Plan\") complies in all material respects with Section 409A of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has (i) granted to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> an interest in any Deferred Compensation Plan that is, or upon the lapse of a substantial risk of forfeiture with respect to such interest will be, subject to the Tax imposed by Section 409A(a)(1)(B) or (b)(4)(A) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>, or (ii) materially modified any Deferred Compensation Plan in a manner that could cause an interest previously granted under such plan to become subject to the Tax imposed by Section 409A(a)(1)(B) or (b)(4) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>.</li></ol> <li>Compliance with Legal Requirements; Governmental Authorizations <ol type=\"a\"><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.14.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.14(a)</a>: <ol type=\"i\"><li>each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has at all times been in compliance with each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> that is or was applicable to it or the conduct of its business or the ownership or use of any of its assets;</li><li>no event has occurred or circumstance exists that (with or without notice or lapse of time) (A) could constitute or result in a violation by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> of, or a failure on the part of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to comply with, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>, or (B) could give rise to any obligation on the part of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to undertake, or to bear all or any portion of the cost of, any remedial action;</li><li>no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has received any notice or other communication (whether oral or written) from any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> regarding (A) any actual, alleged, or potential violation of, or failure to comply with, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>, or (B) any actual, alleged, or potential obligation on the part of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to undertake, or to bear all or any portion of the cost of, any remedial action; and</li><li>no proposed <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> could have an adverse consequence on any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or could require an expenditure of $10,000 or more by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to comply with such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>.</ol> </li><li><a href=\"#DL.3.14.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.14(b)</a> lists each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorization</a> that is held by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or that otherwise relates to the business of, or to any assets owned or used by, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorization</a> listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.14.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.14(b)</a> is valid and in full force and effect. Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.14.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.14(b)</a>: <ol type=\"i\"><li>each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has at all times been in compliance with each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorization</a>;</li><li>no event has occurred or circumstance exists that could (with or without notice or lapse of time) (A) constitute or result, directly or indirectly, in a violation of, or a failure on the part of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to comply with, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorization</a> listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.14.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.14(b)</a>, or (B) result, directly or indirectly, in the revocation, suspension, cancellation, termination, or modification of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorization</a>;</li><li>no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has received any notice or other communication (whether oral or written) from any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> regarding (A) any actual, alleged, or potential violation of, or failure to comply with, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorization</a>, or (B) any actual, proposed, or potential revocation, suspension, cancellation, termination, or modification of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorization</a>; and</li><li>all applications required to have been filed for the renewal or reissuance of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorizations</a> listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.14.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.14(b)</a> have been duly filed on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Bodies, and all other filings required to have been made with respect to such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorizations</a> have been duly made on a timely basis with the appropriate Governmental Bodies.</ol> </li><li>The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorizations</a> listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.14.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.14(b)</a> constitute all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorizations</a> necessary to permit each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> lawfully to continue to conduct its business in the manner in which it conducts such business and to own and use its assets in the manner in which it owns and uses such assets.</li></ol> <li>Legal Proceedings; Orders <ol type=\"a\"><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.15.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.15(a)</a>, since 2008 there has not been, and there is not pending or, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, threatened, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a>: <ol type=\"i\"><li>by or against any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or that otherwise relates to or could affect the business of, or any assets owned or used by, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>by or against any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> that relates to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a>; or</li><li>that challenges, or that could have the effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal, imposing limitations or conditions on, or otherwise interfering with, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>.</li></ol> To the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no event has occurred or circumstance exists that could give rise to or serve as a basis for the commencement of any such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> have delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> copies of all pleadings, correspondence, and other documents relating to each pending or threatened <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.15.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.15(a)</a>. None of the pending or threatened <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceedings</a> listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.15.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.15(a)</a>, individually or in the aggregate, will or could reasonably be expected to result in an adverse consequence to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or in any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> incurring <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Losses</a> of $10,000 or more or being subjected to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a>.</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.15.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.15(b)</a>: <ol type=\"i\"><li>there is no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a> to which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or any assets owned or used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, is subject; or</li><li>no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> is subject to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a> that relates to the business of, or any assets owned or used by, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</ol> </li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.15.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.15(c)</a>: <ol type=\"i\"><li>each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has at all times been in compliance with each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a> to which it, or any assets owned or used by it, is or has been subject;</li><li>no event has occurred or circumstance exists that could constitute or result in (with or without notice or lapse of time) a violation of, or failure to comply with, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a> to which (A) any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or any assets owned or used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, is subject, or (B) any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> is subject that relates to the business of, or any assets owned or used by, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>; and</li><li>no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> has, at any time received any notice or other communication (whether oral or written) from any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> regarding any actual, alleged, or potential violation of, or failure to comply with, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a> to which (A) any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or any assets owned or used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, is subject, or (B) any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> is subject that relates to the business of, or any assets owned or used by, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li></ol> </li></ol> <li>Absence of Certain Changes and Events Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.16.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.16</a>, since the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Balance_Sheet_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Balance Sheet Date</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has conducted its business only in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>, and there has not been any: <ol type=\"a\"><li>issuance of or change in the authorized or issued <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Securities</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>; purchase, redemption, retirement, or other acquisition by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Security</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>; or declaration or payment of any dividend or other distribution or payment in respect of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Securities</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>amendment to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Organizational_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Organizational Documents</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>other than any payments by an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> of bonuses, salaries, benefits, or other compensation in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>, payment, increase or decrease by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> of any bonus, salary, benefit, or other compensation to any holder of an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Security</a>, director, manager, officer, employee, or consultant or entry into or amendment of any employment, severance, bonus, retirement, loan, or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> with any holder of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Security</a>, director, manager, officer, employee, or consultant;</li><li>adoption of, amendment to, or material increase or decrease in the payments to or benefits under any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>;</li><li>damage to or destruction or loss of any asset owned or used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, whether or not covered by insurance;</li><li>entry into, modification, termination, or expiration of, or receipt of notice of termination of, any Applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.17.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.17(a)</a>;</li><li>sale (other than sales of inventory in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>), lease, other disposition of, or imposition of an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrance</a> on any asset owned or used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>release or waiver of any claim or right of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> with a value in excess of $5,000;</li><li>change in the accounting methods used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>capital expenditure (or series of related capital expenditures) by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> either involving more than $10,000 or outside the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>;</li><li>capital investment in, loan to, or acquisition of the securities or assets of, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (or series of related capital investments, loans, and acquisitions) by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> either involving more than $5,000 or outside the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a> or acquisition (by merger, exchange, consolidation, acquisition of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Securities</a> or assets, or otherwise) of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>note, bond, debenture, or other indebtedness for borrowed money issued, created, incurred, assumed, or guaranteed (including advances on existing credit facilities) involving more than $1,000 individually or $5,000 in the aggregate by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> to do any of the foregoing; or</li><li>other material occurrence, event, action, failure to act, or transaction outside the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a> involving any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li></ol> <li>Contracts <ol type=\"a\"><li><a href=\"#DL.3.17.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.17(a)</a> lists, and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> have delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> a copy of, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a>: <ol type=\"a\"><li>involving the performance of services, delivery of goods or materials, or payments by one or more <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> of an amount or value in excess of $5,000;</li><li>involving the performance of services, delivery of goods or materials, or payments to one or more <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> of an amount or value in excess of $5,000;</li><li>that was not entered into in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>;</li><li>affecting the ownership of, leasing of, title to, use of, or any leasehold or other interest in, any real or personal property (except personal property leases and installment and conditional sales agreements having a value per item or aggregate payments of less than $1,000 and with remaining terms of less than one year);</li><li>with respect to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Intellectual_Property_Assets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Intellectual Property Assets</a>, including <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contracts</a> with current or former employees, consultants, or contractors regarding the ownership, use, protection, or nondisclosure of any of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Intellectual_Property_Assets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Intellectual Property Assets</a>;</li><li>with any labor union or other employee representative of a group of employees relating to wages, hours, or other conditions of employment;</li><li>involving any joint venture, partnership, or limited liability company agreement involving a sharing of profits, losses, costs, <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a>, or other liabilities by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> with any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>;</li><li>containing covenants that in any way purport to restrict the right or freedom of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for the benefit of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to (A) engage in any business activity, (B) engage in any line of business or compete with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, or (C) solicit any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> to enter into a business or employment relationship, or enter into such a relationship with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>;</li><li>providing for payments to or by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> based on sales, purchases, or profits, other than direct payments for goods;</li><li>containing an effective power of attorney granted by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>containing or providing for an express undertaking by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to be responsible for consequential, special, or liquidated damages or penalties or to indemnify any other party;</li><li>for capital expenditures in excess of $5,000;</li><li>involving payments to or from an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> that are not denominated in U.S. dollars;</li><li>involving the settlement, release, compromise, or waiver of any material rights, claims, obligations, duties, or liabilities;</li><li>relating to indebtedness of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> in excess of $1,000;</li><li>relating to the employment of any employee of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>relating to a distributor, reseller, OEM, dealer, manufacturer's representative, broker, finder's, sales agency, advertising agency, manufacturing, assembly, or product design and development relationship with an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>under which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has loaned to, or made an investment in, or guaranteed the obligations of, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> in excess of $1,000;</li><li>relating to any bond or letter of credit;</li><li>containing any obligation of confidentiality or nondisclosure between any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for the benefit of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or such other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>; and</li><li>constituting an amendment, supplement, or modification (whether oral or written) in respect of any of the foregoing.</li></ol> </li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.17.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.17(b)</a>: <ol type=\"i\"><li>each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a> listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.17.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.17(a)</a> is in full force and effect, and is valid and enforceable in accordance with its terms;</li><li>the completion or performance of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a> for the sale of goods or services by an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.17.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.17(a)</a> will not result in less than normal profit margins to such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>; and</li><li>the completion or performance of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a> listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.17.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.17(a)</a> will not result in an adverse consequence to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li></ol> </li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.17.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.17(c)</a>: <ol type=\"i\"><li>each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has been in compliance with each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a> since the effective date of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a>;</li><li>each other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> that has any obligation or liability under any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a> has been in compliance with such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a> since the effective date of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a>;</li><li>no event has occurred or circumstance exists that (with or without notice or lapse of time) could result in a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of, or give any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> the right to declare a default or exercise any remedy under, or accelerate the maturity or performance of or payment under, or cancel, terminate, or modify, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a>;</li><li>no event has occurred or circumstance exists under or by virtue of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a> that (with or without notice or lapse of time) would cause the creation of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrance</a> affecting any assets owned or used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>; and</li><li>no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has given to, or received from, any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> any notice or other communication (whether oral or written) regarding any actual, alleged, or potential <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a>.</li></ol> </li><li>There is no renegotiation of, attempt to renegotiate, or outstanding rights to renegotiate any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a> with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, and no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> has made written demand for such renegotiation.</li><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a> relating to the sale, design, manufacture, or provision of products or services by an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has been entered into in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a> and without the commission of any act alone or in concert with any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, or any consideration having been paid or promised, in violation of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>.</li></ol> <li>Insurance <ol type=\"a\"><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> have delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>: <ol type=\"i\"><li>copies of all policies of insurance (and correspondence relating to coverage thereunder) to which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is a party, an insured, or a beneficiary, or under which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or any director, officer, or manager of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> in his or her capacity as such, is or has been covered at any time since 2010, a list of which is included in <a href=\"#DL.3.18.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.18(a)</a>;</li><li>copies of all pending applications for policies of insurance; and</li><li>any written statement by the auditor of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or any consultant or risk management advisor provided to or in the possession of an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> with regard to the adequacy of its coverage or its reserves for actual or potential claims.</li></ol> </li><li>Part 3.18(b) sets forth: <ol type=\"i\"><li>any self-insurance or retention arrangement by or affecting any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, including any reserves established thereunder;</li><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a>, other than a policy of insurance, for the transfer or sharing of any risk by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>; and</li><li>all obligations of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to third parties with respect to insurance coverage (including such obligations under leases and service agreements) and identifying the policy under which such coverage is provided.</li></ol> </li><li><a href=\"#DL.3.18.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.18(c)</a> sets forth for each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> for the current policy year and each of the preceding five policy years by year: <ol type=\"i\"><li>a summary of the loss experience under each policy of insurance;</li><li>a statement describing each claim under a policy of insurance for an amount in excess of $1,000, which sets forth: <ol type=\"A\"><li>the name of the claimant;</li><li>a description of the policy by insurer, type of insurance, and period of coverage; and</li><li>the amount and a brief description of the claim; and</ol> </li><li>a statement describing the loss experience for all claims that were self-insured, including the number and aggregate cost of such claims.</li></ol> </li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.18.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.18(d)</a>: <ol type=\"i\"><li>all policies of insurance to which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is a party, an insured, or a beneficiary or that provide coverage to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> in such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>'s capacity as a shareholder of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or any director, officer, or manager of an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> in such capacity: <ol type=\"A\"><li>are valid, outstanding, and enforceable;<li>are issued by an insurer that is financially sound and reputable;<li>taken together, provide adequate insurance coverage for the assets and the operations of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> for all risks normally insured against by a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> carrying on the same business or businesses as such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>are sufficient for compliance with applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> and all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contracts</a> to which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is a party or by which it is bound;</li><li>will continue in full force and effect following the consummation and performance of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>; and<li>do not provide for any retrospective premium adjustment or other experience-based liability on the part of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</ol> </li><li>since 2010, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has received: <ol type=\"A\"><li>any refusal of insurance coverage or any notice that a defense will be afforded with reservation of rights; or</li><li>any notice of cancellation or any other indication that any policy of insurance is no longer in full force or effect or will not be renewed or that the issuer of any policy of insurance is not willing or able to perform its obligations thereunder;</ol> </li><li>each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has paid all premiums due, and has otherwise performed its obligations, under each policy of insurance to which it is a party or that provides coverage to it or to any of its directors, officers, or managers, in their capacity as such</li><li>each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has given notice to the insurer of all insured claims</li><li>no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> has received any notice of any, and to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a> there are no, planned or proposed increases in the premiums or any other adverse change in the terms of any policy of insurance covering any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> in such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>'s capacity as a shareholder of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>, or any officer, director, or manager of an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> in his or her capacity as such</li></ol> </li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has provided any information to any insurer in connection with any application for insurance that could result in (i) cancellation of any insurance policy or bond for the benefit of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or (ii) denial of coverage for a risk otherwise covered by any such insurance policy or bond.</li><li><a href=\"#DL.3.18.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.18(f)</a> describes the manner in which the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> insures or self-insures with respect to workers' compensation liability. <a href=\"#DL.3.18.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.18(f)</a> lists each incident or claim that creates or could create a workers' compensation liability of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> since 2008, and the related disposition and accrual with respect to such incident or claim. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has received any notice that, and no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has any reason to believe, based on its incident or claim experience that, its workers' compensation insurance premiums or expenses will increase in the next 12 months, or, if self-insured, that it will not be permitted to continue to self-insure without increase in any related bonds, letters of credit, or other form of financial security.</li></ol> <li>Environmental Matters Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.19.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.19</a>: <ol type=\"a\"><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has at all times complied with all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental_Law.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental Laws</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for whose conduct any of them is or could be held responsible has received any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a>, notice, or other communication (written or oral) relating to any actual, alleged, or potential violation of or failure to comply with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental_Law.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental Law</a>, or any actual or potential <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental,_Health,_and_Safety_Liability.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental, Health, and Safety Liability</a>.</li><li>There are no pending or, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, threatened claims or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrances</a> resulting from any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental,_Health,_and_Safety_Liability.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental, Health, and Safety Liability</a> or arising under or pursuant to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental_Law.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental Law</a>, with respect to or affecting any of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Facilities.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Facilities</a> or any other asset owned or used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or in which it has or had an interest.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for whose conduct any of them is or could be held responsible, has any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental,_Health,_and_Safety_Liability.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental, Health, and Safety Liability</a>, and no event has occurred or circumstance exists that (with or without notice or lapse of time) could result in any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for whose conduct any of them is or could be held responsible (i) having any Environmental, Health and Safety Liability or (ii) violating any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental_Law.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental Law</a>.</li><li>There is no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a> present on or under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Facilities.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Facilities</a> or, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, any geographically, geologically, hydraulically or hydro-geologically adjoining property (\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjoining_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjoining Property</a>\"). No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for whose conduct any of them is or could be held responsible, or, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, has permitted or conducted, or is aware of, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Activity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Activity</a> conducted with respect to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Facilities.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Facilities</a> or any other asset in which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has or had an interest.</li><li>None of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Facilities.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Facilities</a> and, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjoining_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjoining Property</a>, contains any (i) above-ground or underground storage tanks or (ii) landfills, surface impoundments, or disposal areas.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> have delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> copies of all reports, studies, analyses, or tests initiated by or on behalf of or in the possession of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> pertaining to the environmental condition of, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Activity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Activity</a> in, on, or under, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Facilities.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Facilities</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Adjoining_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Adjoining Property</a>, or concerning compliance by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for whose conduct any of them is or could be held responsible, with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental_Law.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental Laws</a>.</li></ol> <li>Employees and Consultants <ol type=\"a\"><li><a href=\"#DL.3.20.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.20(a)</a> lists the following information for each employee of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, including each employee on leave of absence or layoff status: employer, name, job title, date of hiring, date of commencement of employment, details of leave of absence or layoff, rate of compensation, bonus arrangement, and any change in compensation or bonus since 2014-12-31, vacation, sick time, and personal leave accrued as of 2016-09-01, and service credited for purposes of vesting and eligibility to participate under any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#DL.3.20.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.20(b)</a> lists the following information for every independent contractor, consultant, or sales agent of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>: name, responsibilities, date of engagement, and compensation. Each such independent contractor, consultant, or sales agent qualifies as an independent contractor in relation to such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> for purposes of all applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a>, including those relating to <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a>, insurance, and employee benefits.</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.20.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.20(c)</a>, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, (i) no director, officer, or other key employee of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> intends to terminate such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>'s employment with such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, and (ii) no independent contractor, consultant, or sales agent intends to terminate such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>'s arrangement with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#DL.3.20.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.20(d)</a> lists the following information for each retired employee or director of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or their dependents, receiving benefits or scheduled to receive benefits from any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> in the future: name, pension benefits, pension option election, retiree medical insurance coverage, retiree life insurance coverage, and other benefits.</li><li><a href=\"#DL.3.20.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.20(e)</a> states the number of employees terminated or laid off by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> since 2015-01-01, and contains a list of the following information for each employee of an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> who has been terminated or laid off, or whose hours of work have been reduced by more than 50% by an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, in the six months prior to the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>: (i) the date of such termination, layoff, or reduction in hours; (ii) the reason for such termination, layoff, or reduction in hours; and (iii) the location to which the employee was assigned.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act or any similar state or local <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>.</li><li>To the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no director, officer, employee, agent, consultant, or independent contractor of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is bound by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> or subject to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a> that purports to limit the ability of such director, officer, employee, agent, consultant, or independent contractor (i) to engage in or continue or perform any conduct, activity, duties, or practice relating to the business of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or (ii) to assign to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> any rights to any invention, improvement, or discovery. No former or current employee of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is a party to, or is otherwise bound by, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> that in any way adversely affected, affects, or could affect the ability of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to continue to conduct its business as conducted.</li></ol> <li>Labor Disputes; Compliance <ol type=\"a\"><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has at all times complied with all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> relating to employment practices, terms, and conditions of employment, equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, immigration, wages, hours, benefits, collective bargaining and similar requirements, the payment of Social Security and similar <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a>, and occupational safety and health. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is liable for the payment of any <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a>, fines, penalties, or other amounts, however designated, for failure to comply with any of the foregoing <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a>.</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.21.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.21(b)</a>: <ol type=\"i\"><li>no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is or has been a party to any collective bargaining agreement or other labor contract;</li><li>since 2010, there has not been, there is not pending or existing, and, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, there is not threatened, any strike, slowdown, picketing, work stoppage, employee grievance process, organizational activity, or other labor dispute involving any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no event has occurred or circumstance exists that could provide the basis for any work stoppage or other labor dispute;</li><li>since 2010, there has not been, and there is not pending or, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, threatened against or affecting any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> relating to the alleged violation of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> pertaining to labor relations or employment matters, including any charge or complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board or any comparable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>;</li><li>no application or petition for an election or for certification of a collective bargaining agent is pending;</li><li>since 2010, there has not been, and there is not pending or, to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>' knowledge, threatened, any lockout of any employees by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>; and</li><li>since 2010, there has not been, and there is not pending or, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, threatened, against any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> any charge of discrimination or sexual harassment filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or similar <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>, and no event has occurred or circumstances exist that could provide the basis for any such charge.</li></ol> </li></ol> <li>Intellectual Property Assets <ol type=\"a\"><li>Definition of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Intellectual_Property_Assets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Intellectual Property Assets</a> The term \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Intellectual_Property_Assets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Intellectual Property Assets</a>\" means all intellectual property owned, licensed (as licensor or licensee), or used by an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, including: <ol type=\"i\"><li>the name of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, assumed, fictional, business and trade names, registered and unregistered trademarks, service marks, and logos, and trademark and service mark applications (collectively, \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Marks.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Marks</a>\");</li><li>patents, patent applications (collectively, \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Patents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Patents</a>\"), and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Invention_Disclosures.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Invention Disclosures</a>;</li><li>registered and unregistered copyrights in both published works and unpublished works (collectively, \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Copyrights.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Copyrights</a>\");</li><li>all rights in mask works (as defined in Section 901 of the Copyright Act of 1976);</li><li>software (including firmware and other software embedded in hardware devices), software code (including source code and executable or object code), subroutines, interfaces, including APIs, and algorithms (collectively \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Software.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Software</a>\");</li><li>all know-how, trade secrets, confidential or proprietary information, customer lists, technical information, data, process technology, plans, drawings, inventions, and discoveries, whether or not patentable (collectively, \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Trade_Secrets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Trade Secrets</a>\"); and</li><li>all rights in Internet websites, Internet domain names, and keywords held by an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> (collectively \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Net_Names.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Net Names</a>\").</li></ol> </li><li>Nature of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Intellectual_Property_Assets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Intellectual Property Assets</a> <ol type=\"i\"><li>The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Intellectual_Property_Assets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Intellectual Property Assets</a> owned by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, together with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Intellectual_Property_Assets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Intellectual Property Assets</a> licensed by that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.17.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.17(a)(v)</a>, are all those used in or necessary for the conduct of the business of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> as it is being conducted. One or more <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> is the owner of each of the owned <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Intellectual_Property_Assets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Intellectual Property Assets</a>, free and clear of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Encumbrance.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Encumbrance</a>, and has the right to use them without payment to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is bound by, and none of the owned <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Intellectual_Property_Assets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Intellectual Property Assets</a> is subject to, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> that in any way limits or restricts the ability of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to use, exploit, assert, or enforce any such Intellectual Property Asset anywhere in the world.</li><li>All former and current employees or independent contractors of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> have executed written <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contracts</a> with that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> that assign to that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> all rights to any inventions, improvements, discoveries or information, and works of authorship of such employee or independent contractor relating to the business of that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li><li>No funding, facilities, or personnel of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>, any educational institution, or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (other than an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>) were used, directly or indirectly, to develop or create, in whole or in part, any owned Intellectual Property Asset.</li><li>Since 2010-12-31, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has assigned or otherwise transferred any interest in, or agreed to assign or otherwise transfer any interest in, any Intellectual Property Asset to any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, except pursuant to nonexclusive licenses in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is or ever was a member or promoter of, or a contributor to, any industry standards body or other organization that could require or obligate any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to grant or offer to any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> any license or right to any Intellectual Property Asset.</li></ol> </li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Patents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Patents</a> <ol type=\"i\"><li><a href=\"#DL.3.22.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.22(c)</a> lists all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Patents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Patents</a> and invention disclosures relating to inventions conceived or reduced to practice by one or more officers, employees, independent contractors, or other parties with whom any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> may have collaborated in connection with developments on behalf of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>'s business (\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Invention_Disclosures.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Invention Disclosures</a>\"), including the name of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> that owns or uses such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Patents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Patent</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Invention_Disclosures.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Invention Disclosure</a>.</li><li>All <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Patents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Patents</a> are in compliance with all applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> (including payment of filing, examination, and maintenance fees, and proofs of working or use), are valid and enforceable, and are not subject to any maintenance fees, taxes, or actions falling due within 90 days after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Invention_Disclosures.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Invention Disclosure</a> describes any invention that has been publicly disclosed or offered for sale, creating a bar to filing patent applications within 90 days after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Patents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Patent</a> has been or is involved in any interference, reissue, reexamination, or opposition <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a>, and, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> is threatened. To the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, there is no potentially interfering patent or patent application of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> with respect to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Patents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Patent</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Patents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Patent</a> is or has been infringed or has been challenged or, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no such challenge is threatened. None of the products manufactured or sold, or any process or know-how used, by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> infringes or is alleged to infringe any patent or other proprietary right of any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>.</li><li>All products made, used, or sold under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Patents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Patents</a> have been marked with the proper patent notice.</li></ol> </li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Marks.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Marks</a> <ol type=\"i\"><li><a href=\"#DL.3.22.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.22(d)</a> lists all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Marks.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Marks</a>, including the name of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> that owns or uses such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Marks.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Mark</a>.</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.22.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.22(d)</a>, all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Marks.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Marks</a> have been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign countries where any of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> do substantial business related to the goods or services associated with such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Marks.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Marks</a>, are in compliance with all applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> (including the timely post-registration filing of affidavits of use and incontestability and renewal applications), are valid and enforceable, and are not subject to any maintenance fees, taxes, or actions falling due within 90 days after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Marks.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Mark</a> has been or is involved in any dispute, opposition, invalidation, or cancellation <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> and, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> is threatened.</li><li>To the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, there is no potentially interfering trademark or trademark application of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> with respect to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Marks.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Mark</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Marks.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Mark</a> is or has been infringed or has been challenged and, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no such challenge is threatened. None of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Marks.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Marks</a> used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> infringes or is alleged to infringe any trade name, trademark, or service mark of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>.</li><li>All products and materials containing a registered <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Marks.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Mark</a> bear the proper federal registration notice where permitted by law.</li></ol> </li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Copyrights.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Copyrights</a> <ol type=\"i\"><li><a href=\"#DL.3.22.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.22(e)</a> lists all registered <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Copyrights.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Copyrights</a> and all material unregistered <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Copyrights.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Copyrights</a> used in connection with the products or services provided by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, including the name of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> that owns or uses such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Copyrights.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Copyright</a>.</li><li>All registered <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Copyrights.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Copyrights</a> are in compliance with all applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a>, and all the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Copyrights.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Copyrights</a> listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.22.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.22(e)</a> are valid and enforceable, and are not subject to any maintenance fees, taxes, or actions falling due within 90 days after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>.</li><li>No Copyright listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.22.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.22(e)</a> is or has been infringed or has been challenged, and, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no such challenge is threatened. None of the subject matter of any Copyright infringes or is alleged to infringe any copyright of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> or is a derivative work based upon the work of any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>.</li><li>All works encompassed by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Copyrights.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Copyrights</a> listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.22.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.22(e)</a> have been marked with the proper copyright notice.</ol> </li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Trade_Secrets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Trade Secrets</a> <ol type=\"i\"><li>The documentation relating to each Trade Secret is current, accurate, and sufficient in detail and content to identify and explain it and to allow its full and proper use without reliance on the knowledge or memory of any individual.</li><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has taken all reasonable precautions to protect the secrecy, confidentiality, and value of each Trade Secret (including the enforcement by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> of a policy requiring each employee or contractor to execute proprietary information and confidentiality agreements substantially in such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>'s standard form, and all current and former employees and independent contractors of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> have executed such an agreement).</li><li>No Trade Secret is part of the public knowledge or literature or has been used, divulged, or appropriated either for the benefit of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (other than an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>) or to the detriment of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. No Trade Secret is subject to any adverse claim or has been challenged, and, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no such challenge is threatened. No Trade Secret infringes or is alleged to infringe any intellectual property right of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>.</li></ol> </li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Software.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Software</a> All <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Software.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Software</a> owned, licensed, or used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> (other than commonly available, noncustomized third-party software licensed to an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> for internal use on a nonexclusive basis) is listed in <a href=\"#DL.3.22.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.22(c)</a>, <a href=\"#DL.3.22.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.22(e)</a>, <a href=\"#DL.3.22.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.22(f)</a>, or <a href=\"#DL.3.17.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.17(a)(v)</a>. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has all rights necessary to use all copies of all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Software.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Software</a> used by such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Net_Names.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Net Names</a> <ol type=\"i\"><li><a href=\"#DL.3.22.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.22(h)</a> lists all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Net_Names.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Net Names</a>, including the name of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> that owns or uses such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Net_Names.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Net Name</a>.</li><li>All <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Net_Names.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Net Names</a> have been registered in the name of an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and are in compliance with all applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Net_Names.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Net Name</a> has been or is involved in any dispute, opposition, invalidation, or cancellation <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> and, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> is threatened.</li><li>To the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, there is no domain name application pending of any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> which would or would potentially interfere with or infringe any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Net_Names.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Net Name</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Net_Names.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Net Name</a> is or has been infringed or has been challenged and, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no such challenge is threatened. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Net_Names.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Net Name</a> infringes or is alleged to infringe the trademark, copyright, or domain name of any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>.</li></ol> </li></ol> <li>Compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Export Control and Antiboycott Laws No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representative</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> in its capacity as such has violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or the anticorruption laws of any jurisdiction where the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> does business. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has at all times complied with all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> relating to export control and trade sanctions or embargoes. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has violated the antiboycott prohibitions contained in 50 U.S.C. Sections 2401 et seq. or taken any action that can be penalized under Section 999 of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>.<li>Relationships with Related Persons No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> and no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Person</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has, or since 2010-12-31 has had, any interest in any asset owned or used by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> and no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Person</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is, or since 2010-12-31 has been, a Related Party of or the owner (of record or beneficially) of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Security</a> or any other financial or profit interest in, a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> that has (a) had business dealings or a material financial interest in any transaction with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or (b) engaged in competition with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, other than ownership of less than one percent of the outstanding capital stock of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> that is listed on any national or regional securities exchange. Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.24.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.24</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Person</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is a party to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a> with, or has any claim or right against, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. <li>Securities Law Matters <ol type=\"a\"><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> is acquiring its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> for its own account and not with a view to its distribution within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Securities_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Securities Act</a>. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> is an \"accredited investor\" as such term is defined in Rule 501(a) under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Securities_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Securities Act</a>.</li><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> confirms that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> has made available to such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> and its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> the opportunity to ask questions of the officers and management employees of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and to acquire such additional information about the business and financial condition of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> as such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> has requested, and all such information has been received.</li></ol> <li>Customers and Suppliers <ol type=\"a\"><li><a href=\"#DL.3.26.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.26</a> lists for each of the three ending 2015-12-31 the names of the respective customers that were, in the aggregate, the 20 largest customers in terms of dollar value of products or services, or both, sold by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> (\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Major_Customers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Major Customers</a>\"). </li><li><a href=\"#DL.3.26.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.26</a> also lists for each such year, the names of the respective suppliers that were, in the aggregate, the 20 largest suppliers in terms of dollar value of products or services, or both, to each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> (\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Major_Suppliers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Major Suppliers</a>\").</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.26.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.26</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Major_Customers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Major Customer</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Major_Suppliers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Major Supplier</a> has given any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> notice (written or oral) terminating, canceling, reducing the volume under, or renegotiating the pricing terms or any other material terms of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contract</a> or relationship with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or threatening to take any of such actions, and, to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge_of_Sellers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge of Sellers</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Major_Customers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Major Customer</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Major_Suppliers.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Major Supplier</a> intends to do so.</li></ol> <li>Product Liabilities and Warranties <ol type=\"a\"><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.27.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.27(a)</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has incurred any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Loss</a> as a result of any defect or other deficiency (whether of design, materials, workmanship, labeling, instructions, or otherwise) with respect to any product designed, manufactured, sold, leased, licensed, or delivered, or any service provided by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, whether such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Loss</a> is incurred by reason of any express or implied warranty (including any warranty of merchantability or fitness), any doctrine of common law (tort, contract, or other), any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a>, or otherwise. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> has alleged that any product designed, manufactured, sold, leased, licensed, or delivered by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is defective or unsafe or fails to meet any product warranty or any standards promulgated by any such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>. No product designed, manufactured, sold, leased, licensed, or delivered by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has been recalled, and no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has received any notice of recall (written or oral) of any such product from any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>. No event has occurred or circumstance exists that (with or without notice or lapse of time) could result in any such liability or recall.</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.27.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.27(b)</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has given to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> any product or service guaranty or warranty, right of return, or other indemnity relating to the products manufactured, sold, leased, licensed, or delivered, or services performed, by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has legally excluded liability for all special, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages to any customer, dealer, or distributor of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or customer of any such dealer or distributor.</li></ol> <li>Brokers or Finders No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, and none of their respective <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>, has incurred any obligation or liability, contingent or otherwise, for any brokerage or finder's fee or agent's commission or other similar payment in connection with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>.<li>Disclosure No representation or warranty or other statement made by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>, any supplement to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>, the certificate delivered pursuant to <a href=\"#DL.11.2.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 11.2</a>, or otherwise in connection with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a> contains any untrue statement of material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary to make the statements in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or therein, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading.</ol><li>Representations and Warranties of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> represents and warrants to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> as follows:<ol><li>Organization and Good Standing <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.<li>Enforceability and Authority; No Conflict <ol type=\"a\"><li>The execution, delivery, and performance by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer's_Closing_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer's Closing Documents</a> have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">This Agreement</a> has been duly executed and delivered by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, enforceable against <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> in accordance with its terms. Upon execution and delivery of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer's_Closing_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer's Closing Documents</a> by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, each of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer's_Closing_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer's Closing Documents</a> will constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, enforceable against <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> in accordance with its terms. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> has the absolute and unrestricted right, power, and authority to execute and deliver <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer's_Closing_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer's Closing Documents</a> and to perform its obligations under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer's_Closing_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer's Closing Documents</a>.</li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.4.2.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 4.2</a>, neither the execution and delivery of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> nor the consummation or performance of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a> will directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time): <ol type=\"i\"><li>contravene, conflict with, or violate (A) any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Organizational_Documents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Organizational Document</a> of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, or (B) any resolution adopted by the board of directors or the shareholders of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>;</li><li>contravene, conflict with, or violate, or give any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a> or other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> the right to challenge any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>, or to exercise any remedy or obtain any relief under, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a> to which <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, or any assets owned or used by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, is subject; or</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a>, or give any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> the right to declare a default or exercise any remedy or to obtain any additional rights under, or to accelerate the maturity or performance of, or payment under, or to cancel, terminate, or modify, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> to which <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is a party.</li></ol> </li><li>Except as set forth in <a href=\"#DL.4.2.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 4.2</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is not required to give notice to or obtain <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Consent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Consent</a> from any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> in connection with the execution and delivery of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or the consummation or performance of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>.</li></ol> <li>Investment Intent <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is acquiring the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> for its own account and not with a view to their distribution within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Securities_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Securities Act</a>.<li>Certain Proceedings There is no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> pending against <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> that challenges, or could have the effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal, imposing limitations or conditions on, or otherwise interfering with, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>. To <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>'s <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge</a>, no such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> has been threatened.<li>Brokers or Finders Neither <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> nor any of its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> has incurred any obligation or liability, contingent or otherwise, for any brokerage or finder's fee, agent's commission, or other similar payment in connection with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>.</ol><li>Covenants of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> Prior to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> <ol><li>Access and Investigation Prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, and upon reasonable notice from <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall, and shall cause each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to, (a) afford <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> and prospective lenders and their <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> (collectively, \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Group.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Group</a>\") full and free access, during regular business hours, to each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>'s personnel, assets, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contracts</a>, and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Records</a>, (b) furnish <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Group.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Group</a> with copies of all such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contracts</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Records</a> as <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may reasonably request, (c) furnish <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Group.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Group</a> with such additional financial, operating, and other relevant data and information as <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may reasonably request, and (d) otherwise cooperate and assist, to the extent reasonably requested by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>'s investigation of the business, condition (financial or otherwise), assets, results of operations, or prospects of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>. In addition, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall have the right to have the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Real_Property.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Real Property</a> and the tangible personal property of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> inspected by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Group.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Group</a>, at <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>'s sole cost and expense, including the performance of subsurface or other intrusive testing. <li>Operation of the Business of the Acquired Companies Prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall, and shall cause each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to: <ol type=\"a\"><li>conduct the business of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> only in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>;</li><li>use its best efforts to preserve intact the current business organization of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, keep available the services of the officers, employees, and agents of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, and maintain its relations and goodwill with suppliers, customers, landlords, creditors, employees, agents, and others having business relationships with such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>confer with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> prior to implementing operational decisions of a material nature;</li><li>report to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> at such times as <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may reasonably request concerning the status of the business, condition (financial or otherwise), assets, results of operations, or prospects of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>make no material changes in management personnel of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>maintain the assets owned or used by such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> in a state of repair and condition that complies with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contracts</a> and is consistent with the requirements and normal conduct of the business of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>keep in full force and effect, without amendment, all material rights relating to the business of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>comply with all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> applicable to, and all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Applicable_Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Applicable Contracts</a> of, such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>continue in full force and effect the insurance coverage under the policies set forth in <a href=\"#DL.3.18.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 3.18</a> or substantially equivalent policies;</li><li>except as required to comply with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.ERISA.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">ERISA</a> or to maintain qualification under Section 401(a) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Code.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Code</a>, not amend, modify, or terminate any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a> and, except as required under the provisions of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>, not make any contributions to or with respect to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Employee_Plan.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Employee Plan</a>;</li><li>maintain all records of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> consistent with past practice; and</li><li>take no action, or fail to take any reasonable action within its control, as a result of which any of the changes or events listed in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Event.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.16</a> would be likely to occur.</li></ol> <li>Filings and Notifications; Cooperation As promptly as practicable after the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, and in any event within the applicable time period prescribed by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall, and shall cause each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and each of their <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Persons</a> to, make all filings and notifications required by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> to be made by them in connection with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a> (including all filings under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.HSR_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">HSR Act</a>). Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall, and shall cause each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and each of their <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Persons</a> to, cooperate with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Persons</a>, and their respective <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> (a) with respect to all filings and notifications that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> or its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Persons</a> elect to make or shall be required by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> to make in connection with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>, (b) in identifying and obtaining the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorizations</a> required by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> to own and operate each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> from and after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, and (c) in obtaining all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Consent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Consents</a> identified in Exhibit 9.4 (including taking all actions requested by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> to cause early termination of any applicable waiting period under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.HSR_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">HSR Act</a>).<li>Notice <ol type=\"a\"><li>Prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall promptly provide notice to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any representation or warranty of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> or any fact or circumstance that would or would reasonably be likely to cause or constitute a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any such representation or warranty had that representation or warranty been made as of the time of the occurrence of such fact or circumstance. Should any such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> relate to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall promptly deliver to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> a supplement to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>. No such notice or delivery will be deemed to have cured any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any representation or warranty or affect any right or remedy of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.</li><li>Prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall promptly provide notice to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any covenant of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> in this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.Seller.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 5</a> or any fact or circumstance that could make the satisfaction of any condition in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8</a> impossible or unlikely and of all corrective actions undertaken, or to be undertaken, by such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> with respect thereto. No such notice will be deemed to have cured any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any covenant or affect any right or remedy of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.</li></ol> <li>Payment of Indebtedness by Related Persons Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall cause all indebtedness owed to an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Person</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> to be paid in full prior to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>.<li>Exclusive Dealings Until <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> shall have been terminated pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Life.Terminate.Event.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 10.1</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall, and each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall cause each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and each of their respective <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> not to, directly or indirectly, solicit, initiate, encourage, or entertain any inquiries or proposals from, discuss or negotiate with, provide any nonpublic information to, or consider the merits of any inquiries or proposals from any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (other than <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>) relating to any business combination transaction involving any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, however structured, including the sale of the business or assets (other than in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>) of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Security</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or any merger, consolidation, or similar transaction or arrangement. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall notify <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> of any such inquiry or proposal within 24 hours of receipt thereof by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or any of their respective <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>.<li>Exclusive Dealings Until <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> shall have been terminated pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Life.Terminate.Event.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 10.1</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall, and each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall cause each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and each of their respective <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> not to, directly or indirectly, solicit, initiate, encourage, or entertain any inquiries or proposals from, discuss or negotiate with, provide any nonpublic information to, or consider the merits of any inquiries or proposals from any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (other than <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>) relating to any business combination transaction involving any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, however structured, including the sale of the business or assets (other than in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Ordinary_Course_of_Business.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Ordinary Course of Business</a>) of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Security</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or any merger, consolidation, or similar transaction or arrangement. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall notify <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> of any such inquiry or proposal within 24 hours of receipt thereof by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or any of their respective <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>.<li>Best Efforts Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall use its best efforts to cause the conditions in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8</a> (other than <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Financing.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8.11</a>) to be satisfied.<li>Financial Information <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> shall deliver to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> within 15 after the end of each month a copy of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>'s unaudited cash flow and profit and loss statements for such month prepared in a manner and containing information consistent with such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>'s current practices.<li>Financing Cooperation Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall, and shall cause each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, their <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Persons</a>, and their respective <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> to, cooperate with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> with respect to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>'s arranging of financing of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>, as <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may reasonably request.</ol><li>Covenants of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> Prior to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> <ol><li>Filings and Notifications; Cooperation As promptly as practicable after the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, and in any event within the applicable time period prescribed by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall, and shall cause each of its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Persons</a> to, make all filings and notifications required by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> to be made by them in connection with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a> (including all filings under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.HSR_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">HSR Act</a>). <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall, and shall cause each of its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Persons</a> to, cooperate with each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, their <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Persons</a> and their respective <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> (a) with respect to all filings and notifications that any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or their <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Persons</a> shall be required by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> to make in connection with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a> and (b) in obtaining all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Material_Consents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Consents</a>; provided, however, that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall not be required to dispose of or make any change to its business, expend any material funds, or incur any other material obligation in order to comply with this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.Buyer.Filings.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 6.1</a>.<li>Notice <ol type=\"a\"><li>Prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall promptly provide notice to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any representation or warranty of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> or any fact or circumstance that would or would reasonably be likely to cause or constitute a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any such representation or warranty had that representation or warranty been made as of the time of the occurrence of such fact or circumstance. No such notice will be deemed to have cured any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any representation or warranty or affect any right or remedy of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.</li><li>Prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall provide notice to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any covenant of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> in this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.Buyer.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 6</a> or any fact or circumstance that could make the satisfaction of any condition in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Seller.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 9</a> impossible or unlikely and of all corrective actions undertaken, or to be undertaken, by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> with respect thereto. No such notice will be deemed to have cured any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any covenant or affect any right or remedy of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.</li></ol> <li>Best Efforts <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall use its best efforts to cause the conditions in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Seller.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 9</a> to be satisfied; provided, however, that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall not be required to dispose of or make any change to its business, expend any material funds, or incur any other material obligation in order to comply with this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.Buyer.Efforts.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 6.3</a>.</ol><li>Post-Closing Covenants <ol><li>Cooperation and Proceedings; Access to Records <ol type=\"a\"><li>After the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall cooperate with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and its counsel and make itself and its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> available to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> in connection with the institution or defense of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a>, whether existing, threatened, or anticipated, involving or relating to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, including providing testimony, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Records</a>, and other information.</li><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> will make available to the other any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Records</a> in the nonrequesting party's custody or control for the purpose of preparing any financial statement or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Return</a> or preparing for or defending any tax-related examination of the requesting party or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>. The party requesting such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Records</a> will reimburse the nonrequesting party for the reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the nonrequesting party. The nonrequesting party will afford access to such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Record.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Records</a> during normal business hours, upon reasonable advance notice given by the requesting party, and subject to such reasonable limitations as the nonrequesting party may impose to delete competitively sensitive or privileged information.</li></ol> <li>Noncompetition, Nonsolicitation, and Nondisparagement <ol type=\"a\"><li>For a period of three years after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>: <ol type=\"i\"><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall, directly or indirectly, engage, invest in, own, manage, operate, finance, control, advise, render services to, guarantee the obligations of, be employed by, be associated with, or in any manner be connected with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> engaged in any business that any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> conducts as of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>  in any geographic area in which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> conducts such business; provided, however, that any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> may acquire or otherwise own less than 2% of the outstanding capital stock of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> that is listed on any national securities exchange or which is registered under Section 12(g) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Exchange_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Exchange Act</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall, directly or indirectly, (A) cause, induce, or attempt to cause or induce any employee, agent, or independent contractor of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to terminate such relationship; (B) in any way interfere with the relationship between any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and any of its employees, agents, or independent contractors; or (C) hire, retain, employ, or otherwise engage or attempt to hire, retain, employ, or otherwise engage as an employee, independent contractor, or otherwise, any employee, agent, or independent contractor of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall, directly or indirectly, (A) solicit, induce, or otherwise cause, or attempt to solicit, induce, or otherwise cause, any customer, supplier, licensor, licensee, or any prospective customer, supplier, licensor, or licensee that has been contacted or targeted for contact by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> on or before the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, or any other person engaged in a business relationship with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, to (1) terminate, curtail, or otherwise modify its relationship with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or (2) engage in business with a competitor of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, or (B) interfere in any way with the relationship between any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, and any of its customers, suppliers, licensors, licensees, or any such prospective customers, suppliers, licensors, or licensees, or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> engaged in a business relationship with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li></ol> </li><li>No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall make any disparaging statement, either orally or in writing, regarding <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, the business, products, or services thereof, or any of their respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, or agents.</li><li>For a period from the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> until two years after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, within 10 days after any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> entering into an employment, consulting engagement, independent contractor engagement, partnership, or other business association with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, each such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall advise <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> of the identity and address of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may notify each such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> that such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> is bound by this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.After.Compete.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 7.2</a> and may furnish each such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> with a copy of applicable provisions of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.</li><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> agrees that this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.After.Compete.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 7.2</a>, including the provisions relating to duration, geographical area, and scope, is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>'s and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>' legitimate business interests and the value of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>, and to prevent an unfair advantage from being conferred on any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>.</li><li>If any provision of this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.After.Compete.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 7.2</a> would be held to be excessively broad as to duration, geographical area, scope, activity, or subject, for any reason, such provision shall be modified, by limiting and reducing it, so as to be enforceable to the extent allowed by applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a>.</li><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> acknowledges that any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.After.Compete.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 7.2</a> would result in serious and irreparable injury to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> could not be adequately compensated by monetary damages alone, and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>'s remedy at law would not be adequate. Therefore, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> acknowledges and agrees that, in the event of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> by any such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall be entitled, in addition to any other remedy at law or in equity to which <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may be entitled, to equitable relief against such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary and permanent injunctions to restrain such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> from such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> and to compel compliance with the obligations of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, and each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> waives the posting of a bond or undertaking as a condition to such relief.</li></ol> <li>Confidentiality <ol type=\"a\"><li>As used in this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.After.Conf.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 7.3</a>, the term \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a>\" includes any of the following information held or used by or relating to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>: <ol type=\"i\"><li>all information that is a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Trade_Secrets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Trade Secret</a>;</li><li>all information concerning specifications, data, know-how, formulae, compositions, processes, designs, sketches, photographs, graphs, drawings, samples, inventions and ideas, past, current, and planned research and development, current and planned manufacturing or distribution methods and processes, computer hardware, Software and computer software, database technologies, systems, structures and architectures; and</li><li>all information concerning the business and affairs of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, including historical and current financial statements, financial projections and budgets, tax returns and accountants\u2019 materials, historical, current, and projected sales, capital spending budgets and plans, business plans, strategic plans, marketing and advertising plans, publications, client and customer and prospect lists and files, current and anticipated customer requirements, price lists, market studies, Contracts, the names and backgrounds of key personnel and personnel training techniques and materials, however documented.</li></ol> </li><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> acknowledges the confidential and proprietary nature of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a> and agrees that such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall, except to the extent required for a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> who is employed by an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to fulfill his or her duties in the course of such employment, from and after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>: (i) keep the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a> confidential and deliver promptly to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, or immediately destroy at <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>'s option, all embodiments and copies of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a> that are in such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>'s possession; (ii) not use the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a> for any reason or purpose; and (iii) without limiting the foregoing, not disclose the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a> to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, except with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>'s <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Consent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Consent</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Cov.After.Conf.2.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 7.3(b)</a> does not apply to that part of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a> that becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.After.Conf.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 7.3</a> by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a> shall not be deemed \"generally available to the public\" merely because it is included or incorporated in more general information that is publicly available or because it combines features which individually may be publicly available.</li><li>If any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> becomes compelled in any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> to make any disclosure that is prohibited by this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.After.Conf.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 7.3</a>, such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall, to the extent legally permissible, provide <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> with prompt notice of such compulsion so that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may seek an appropriate protective order or other appropriate remedy or waive compliance with the provisions of this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.After.Conf.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 7.3</a>. In the absence of a protective order or other remedy, such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> may disclose that portion (and only that portion) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a> that, based upon the opinion of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>'s counsel, such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> is legally compelled to disclose; provided, however, that such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall use its best efforts to obtain written assurance that any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> to whom any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a> is so disclosed shall accord confidential treatment to such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a>.</li><li>Nothing in this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.After.Conf.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 7.3</a> will diminish the protections and benefits under applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> to which any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Trade_Secrets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Trade Secret</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> is entitled. If any information that an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> asserts to be a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Trade_Secrets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Trade Secret</a> under applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a> is found by a court of competent jurisdiction not to be such a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Trade_Secrets.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Trade Secret</a>, such information will nonetheless be considered <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Confidential_Information.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Confidential Information</a> of that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> for purposes of this <a href=\"#SPA.Cov.After.Conf.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 7.3</a>.</li></ol> <li>Customer and Other Business Relationships <ol type=\"a\"><li>After the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall cooperate with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> in their efforts to continue and maintain for the benefit of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> those business relationships of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> relating to the business of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, including relationships with any customers, suppliers, licensors, licensees, lessors, employees, regulatory authorities, and others. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall refer to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> all inquiries and communications received by such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> relating to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>.</li><li>After the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall take any action, either directly or indirectly, that could diminish the value of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or interfere with the business of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.</li></ol> </ol><li>Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations to Close <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>'s obligations to purchase the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> and to take the other actions required pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> to be taken by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> at the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> are subject to the satisfaction, at or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>, of each of the following conditions (any of which may be waived in whole or in part by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>):<ol><li>Accuracy of Sellers' Representations <ol type=\"a\"><li>Subject to <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Rep.2.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8.1(b)</a>, each of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>' representations and warranties in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> will have been accurate in all material respects as of the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and will be accurate in all material respects as of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> as if then made, without giving effect to any supplement to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>.</li><li>Each of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>' representations and warranties in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Authorized.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.2(a)</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Capitalized.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.3</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.FinancialStatements.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.4</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.AdverseChange.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.12</a>, and <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.True.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.29</a>, and each of the representations and warranties in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> that contains an express materiality qualification, will have been accurate in all respects as of the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and will be accurate in all respects as of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> as if then made, without giving effect to any supplement to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>.</li></ol> <li>Sellers' Performance The covenants and obligations that each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> is required to perform or to comply with pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> at or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> will have been duly performed and complied with in all material respects.<li>Bring Down Certificate <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> will have received a certificate executed by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> confirming (a) the accuracy of its representations and warranties as of the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and as of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> in accordance with <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8.1</a> and (b) the performance of and compliance with its covenants and obligations to be performed or complied with at or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> in accordance with <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Perform.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8.2</a>.<li>Consents Each of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Consent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Consents</a> identified in <a href=\"#MaterialConsents.r00t\" class=\"xref\">Exhibit 8.4</a> (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Material_Consents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Consents</a>\") will have been obtained in form and substance satisfactory to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and will be in full force and effect. Copies of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Material_Consents.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Consents</a> will have been delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>.<li>Governmental Authorizations <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> will have received such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Authorization.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Authorizations</a> as are necessary or which it considers desirable to allow <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> to acquire and own the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> and for the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> to own and operate the business of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> from and after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>.<li>Additional Documents Each of the items to be delivered pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.ClosingObligations.Seller.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.4(a)</a> and each of the following documents will have been delivered (or tendered subject only to Closing) to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>: <ol type=\"a\"><li>an opinion of Quade & Quinn, dated the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, in the form of <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.r00t\" class=\"xref\">Exhibit 8.6(a)</a>;</li><li>estoppel certificates executed on behalf of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> and dated as of a date not more than five days prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, each in the form of <a href=\"#EstoppelCertificates.r00t\" class=\"xref\">Exhibit 8.6(b)</a>;</li><li>an executed copy of each of the agreements listed on <a href=\"#Agreements.r00t\" class=\"xref\">Exhibit 8.6(c)</a>; and</li><li>such other documents as <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may reasonably request, each in form and substance satisfactory to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, and, if necessary, executed by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or the relevant <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, for the purpose of: <ol type=\"i\"><li>evidencing the accuracy of any of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>' representations and warranties;</li><li>evidencing the performance by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> of, or the compliance by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> with, any covenant or obligation required to be performed or complied with by such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>;</li><li>evidencing the satisfaction of any condition referred to in this <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8</a>; or</li><li>otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>.</ol> </li></ol> <li>Environmental Report <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> will have received reports and other information, in form, scope, and substance satisfactory to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, regarding environmental matters relating to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Facilities.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Facilities</a>, which reports shall include, for each Facility, a report that conforms to the ASTM Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, E 1527-05.<li>No Proceedings Since the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, there will not have been commenced or threatened against <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, or against any Related Person of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> (a) involving any challenge to, or seeking relief (monetary or otherwise) in connection with, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a> or (b) that could have the effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal, imposing limitations or conditions on, or otherwise interfering with, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>.<li>No Claim Regarding Stock Ownership or Sale Proceeds There will not have been made or threatened by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third Party</a> any claim asserting that such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third Party</a> (a) is the holder or the beneficial owner of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Equity_Security.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Equity Security</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or (b) is entitled to all or any portion of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Price.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Price</a>.<li>No Conflict Neither the consummation nor the performance of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a> will, directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time), contravene, conflict with, or violate, or cause <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> or any Related Person of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> to suffer any adverse consequence under, (a) any applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a> or (b) any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a> that has been published, introduced, or otherwise proposed by or before any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Governmental_Body.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Governmental Body</a>.<li>Financing <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> will have obtained, on terms and conditions satisfactory to it, the financing it deems necessary in order to close the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a> and to fund the working capital requirements of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>.<li>No Material Adverse Change Since the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> will have suffered any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Material_Adverse_Change.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Adverse Change</a> and no event will have occurred, and no circumstance will exist, that could result in a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Material_Adverse_Change.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Material Adverse Change</a>.</ol><li>Conditions Precedent to Sellers' Obligation to Close <ol><li>Accuracy of Buyer's Representations Each of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>'s representations and warranties in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> will have been accurate in all material respects as of the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and will be accurate in all material respects as of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> as if then made.<li>Buyer's Performance The covenants and obligations that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is required to perform or to comply with pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> at or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> will have been duly performed and complied with in all material respects.<li>Bring Down Certificate <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> will have received a certificate executed by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> confirming (a) the accuracy of its representations and warranties as of the date of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and as of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> in accordance with <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Seller.Rep.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 9.1</a> and (b) the performance of and compliance with its covenants and obligations to be performed or complied with at or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> in accordance with <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Seller.Perform.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 9.2</a>.<li>Consents Each of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Consent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Consents</a> identified in <a href=\"#Consents.r00t\" class=\"xref\">Exhibit 9.4</a> will have been obtained in form and substance satisfactory to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> and will be in full force and effect. Copies of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Consent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Consents</a> will have been delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>.<li>Additional Documents Each of the items to be delivered pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Sale.ClosingObligations.Buyer.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 2.4(b)</a> and each of the following documents will have been delivered (or tendered subject only to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>) to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>: <ol type=\"a\"><li>an opinion of Andrea Ang, dated the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, in the form of <a href=\"#AttyOpinionBuyer\" class=\"xref\">Exhibit 9.5(a)</a>; and</li><li>such other documents as <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> may reasonably request, each in form and substance satisfactory to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>, and, if necessary, executed by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, for the purpose of: <ol type=\"i\"><li>evidencing the accuracy of any of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>'s representations and warranties;</li><li>evidencing the performance by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> of, or the compliance by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> with, any covenant or obligation required to be performed or complied with by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>;</li><li>evidencing the satisfaction of any condition referred to in this <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Seller.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 9</a>; or</li><li>otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>.</ol> </li></ol> <li>No Legal Prohibition There will not be in effect any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Order.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Order</a> that prohibits the sale of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> or the consummation of any of the other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>.</ol><li>Termination <ol><li>Termination Events Subject to <a href=\"#SPA.Life.Terminate.Effect.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 10.2</a>, by notice given prior to or at the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> may be terminated as follows: <ol type=\"a\"><li>by mutual consent of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>;</li><li>by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> if a material <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any provision of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> has been committed by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>;</li><li>by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> if a material <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any provision of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> has been committed by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>;</li><li>by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> if satisfaction of any condition in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8</a> by 2016-09-28 or such later date as the parties may agree upon (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.End_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">End Date</a>\") becomes impossible (other than through the failure of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> to comply with its obligations under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>);</li><li>by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> if satisfaction of any condition in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Seller.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 9</a> by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.End_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">End Date</a> becomes impossible (other than through the failure of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> to comply with its obligations under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>);</li><li>by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> if the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> has not occurred on or before the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.End_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">End Date</a>, unless <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is in material <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>; or</li><li>by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> if the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> has not occurred on or before the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.End_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">End Date</a>, unless <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> are in material <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.</li></ol> <li>Effect of Termination Each party's right of termination under <a href=\"#SPA.Life.Terminate.Event.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 10.1</a> is in addition to any other right it may have under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> (including under <a href=\"#SPA.Misc.Injunction.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 12.16</a>) or otherwise, and the exercise of a party's right of termination will not constitute an election of remedies. If <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> is terminated pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Life.Terminate.Event.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 10.1</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> will be of no further force or effect; provided, however, that <ol type=\"i\"><li>this <a href=\"#SPA.Life.Terminate.Effect.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 10.2</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Misc.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 12</a> will survive the termination of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and will remain in full force and effect, and</li><li>the termination of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> will not relieve any party from any liability for any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> occurring prior to termination.</ol> </ol><li>Indemnification; Payment; Reimbursement; Remedies <ol><li>Survival; Remedies <ol type=\"a\"><li>All representations, warranties, covenants, and obligations in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>, the supplements to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>, and any certificate, document, or other writing delivered pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> will survive the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> and the consummation and performance of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>.</li><li>The right to indemnification, payment, reimbursement, or other remedy based upon any such representation, warranty, covenant, or obligation will not be affected by any investigation (including any environmental investigation or assessment) conducted or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge</a> acquired at any time, whether before or after the execution and delivery of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, with respect to the accuracy or inaccuracy of, or compliance with, such representation, warranty, covenant, or obligation.</li><li>The waiver of any condition relating to any representation, warranty, covenant, or obligation will not affect the right to indemnification, payment, reimbursement, or other remedy based upon such representation, warranty, covenant, or obligation.</li></ol> <li>Indemnification, Payment, and Reimbursement by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>, jointly and severally, shall indemnify and hold harmless <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>, and their respective <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>, shareholders, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiaries</a>, and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Related_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Related Persons</a> (collectively, the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Indemnified_Persons.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Indemnified Persons</a>\") from, and shall pay to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Indemnified_Persons.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Indemnified Persons</a> the amount of, or reimburse <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Indemnified_Persons.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Indemnified Persons</a> for, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Loss</a> that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Indemnified_Persons.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Indemnified Persons</a> or any of them may suffer, sustain, or become subject to, as a result of, in connection with, or relating to: <ol type=\"a\"><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any representation or warranty made by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> in (i) <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a> (without giving effect to any supplement to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>), (ii) any supplement to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>, (iii) the certificate delivered pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.BringDown.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8.3</a> (without giving effect to the words \"in all material respects\" in <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Buyer.Rep.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 8.1(a)</a>), or (iv) any other certificate, document, or other writing delivered by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>;</li><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any covenant or obligation of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or in any certificate, document, or other writing delivered by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>;</li><li>any claim by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for brokerage or finder's fees or commissions or similar payments based upon any agreement or understanding made, or alleged to have been made, by any such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> (or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> acting on their behalf) in connection with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>;</li><li>(i) any <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> not reflected on the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Balance_Sheet.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Balance Sheet</a> relating to periods on or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, and (ii) any liability of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> for <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> of any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, as a transferee or successor, by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contract.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contract</a> or otherwise;</li><li>any product shipped or manufactured by, or any services provided by, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, in whole or in part, prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>; or</li><li>any matter disclosed in <a href=\"#DL.11.2.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 11.2(f)</a>.</li></ol> <li>Indemnification, Payment, and Reimbursement by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> \u2014 Environmental Matters In addition to the provisions of <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Buyer.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.2</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>, jointly and severally, shall indemnify and hold harmless <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Indemnified_Persons.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Indemnified Persons</a> from, and shall pay to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Indemnified_Persons.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Indemnified Persons</a> the amount of, or reimburse <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Indemnified_Persons.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Indemnified Persons</a> for, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Loss</a> (including costs of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Cleanup.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Cleanup</a>) that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Indemnified_Persons.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Indemnified Persons</a> or any of them may suffer, sustain, or become subject to, as a result of, in connection with, or relating to: <ol type=\"a\"><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Environmental,_Health,_and_Safety_Liability.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Environmental, Health, and Safety Liability</a> arising out of or relating to: <ol type=\"i\"><li>(A) the ownership, operation, or condition at any time on or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Facilities.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Facilities</a>, or (B) any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a> that was present on or at the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Facilities.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Facilities</a> at any time on or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>;</li><li>(A) any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a>, wherever located, that was generated, transported, stored, treated, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Released</a>, or otherwise handled by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> at any time on or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, or (B) any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Activity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Activity</a> that was conducted by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or by any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for whose conduct they are or may be held responsible; or</ol> </li><li>any bodily injury (including illness, disability, and death, and regardless of when any such bodily injury occurred or manifested itself), property damage (including trespass, nuisance, wrongful eviction, and deprivation of the use of real property), or other damage of or to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, including any employee or former employee of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, in any way arising from or allegedly arising from any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Activity.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Activity</a> conducted with respect to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Facilities.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Facilities</a> or the operation of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> on or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> or from <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a> that was: <ol type=\"i\"><li>present on or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> on or at the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Facilities.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Facilities</a> (or present on or at any other property, if such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Hazardous_Material.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Hazardous Material</a> emanated or allegedly emanated from any of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Facilities.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Facilities</a> on or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>); or</li><li>Released by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> or any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for whose conduct they are or may be held responsible, at any time on or prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>.</ol> </li></ol> <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.3Party.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.8</a> notwithstanding, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall be entitled (at its election) to control any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Cleanup.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Cleanup</a>, any related <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a>, and, except as provided in the following sentence, any other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> with respect to which relief may be sought under this <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Buyer.Environment.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.3</a>. The procedure described in <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.3Party.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.8</a>, however, will apply to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> solely for monetary damages relating to a matter covered by this <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Buyer.Environment.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.3</a>.<li>Indemnification, Payment, and Reimbursement by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall indemnify and hold harmless <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> from, and shall pay to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> the amount of, or reimburse <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> for, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Loss</a> that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> or any of them may suffer, sustain, or become subject to, as a result of, in connection with, or relating to: <ol type=\"a\"><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any representation or warranty made by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> in (i) <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, (ii) the certificate delivered pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Cond.Seller.BringDown.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 9.3</a>, or (iii) in any other certificate, document, or other writing delivered by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>;</li><li>any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any covenant or obligation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or in any certificate, document, or other writing delivered by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>; or</li><li>any claim by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for brokerage or finder's fees or commissions or similar payments based upon any agreement or understanding made, or alleged to have been made, by any such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> (or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> acting on its behalf) in connection with any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>.</li></ol> <li>Time Limitations <ol type=\"a\"><li>If the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> occurs, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> shall have liability under <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Buyer.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.2(a)</a> with respect to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of a representation or warranty (other than those in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Organized.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.1</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Authorized.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.2</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Capitalized.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.3</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Tax.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.11</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.EmployeeBenefits.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.13</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Environment.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.19</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Insider.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.24</a>, or <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Broker.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.28</a>, as to which a claim may be made at any time), only if on or before the date that is three years after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> notifies <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> of a claim, specifying the factual basis of the claim in reasonable detail to the extent known by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>.</li><li>If the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> occurs, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall have liability under <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Seller.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.4(a)</a> with respect to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of a representation or warranty (other than those in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Buyer.Organized.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 4.1</a>s, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Buyer.Authorized.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 4.2</a>, and <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Buyer.Broker.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 4.5</a>, as to which a claim may be made at any time), only if on or before the date that is three years after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> notify <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> of a claim specifying the factual basis of the claim in reasonable detail to the extent known by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>.</li></ol> <li>Certain Limitations on Amount <ol type=\"a\"><li>If the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> occurs, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> shall have no liability with respect to claims under <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Buyer.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.2(a)</a> until the aggregate of all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Losses</a> suffered by all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer_Indemnified_Persons.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Indemnified Persons</a> with respect to such claims exceeds $50,000; provided, however, that if the aggregate of all such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Losses</a> exceeds $50,000, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> shall be liable for all such Losses. If the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> occurs, the aggregate liability of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> with respect to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Losses</a> for claims under <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Buyer.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.2(a)</a> shall not exceed $400,000. However, this <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Limit.Sum.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.6(a)</a> will not apply to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of which a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> has <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge</a> at any time at or prior to the date on which such representation and warranty was made or to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any representation or warranty in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Organized.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.1</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Authorized.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.2</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Capitalized.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.3</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Tax.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.11</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.EmployeeBenefits.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.13</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Environment.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.19</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Insider.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.24</a>, or <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Seller.Broker.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 3.28</a>.</li><li> If the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> occurs, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall have no liability with respect to claims under <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Seller.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.4(a)</a> until the aggregate of all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Losses</a> suffered by all <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Persons</a> with respect to such claims exceeds $50,000; provided, however, that if the total of all such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Losses</a> exceeds $50,000, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall be liable for all such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Losses</a>. If the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a> occurs, the aggregate liability of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> with respect to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Losses</a> for claims under <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Seller.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.4(a)</a> shall not exceed $200,000. However, this <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Limit.Sum.2.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.6(b)</a> will not apply to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of which <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> has <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Knowledge.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Knowledge</a> at any time at or prior to the date on which such representation and warranty was made or to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of any representation or warranty in <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Buyer.Organized.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 4.1</a>s, <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Buyer.Authorized.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 4.2</a>, or <a href=\"#SPA.Rep.Buyer.Broker.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 4.5</a>. </li></ol> <li>Setoff Right Upon notice to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> specifying in reasonable detail the basis therefor, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may set off any amount to which it claims to be entitled from any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, including any amounts that may be owed under this <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11</a> or otherwise, against amounts otherwise payable under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Notes</a> or any provision of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>. The exercise of such right of setoff by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> in good faith, whether or not ultimately determined to be justified, will not constitute a default under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Notes</a>, or any instrument securing any of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Notes</a>, regardless of whether any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> disputes such setoff claim, or whether such setoff claim is for a contingent or an unliquidated amount. Neither the exercise of, nor the failure to exercise, such right of setoff or give notice of a claim under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> will constitute an election of remedies or limit <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> in any manner in the enforcement of any other remedies that may be available to it.<li>Third-Party Claims <ol type=\"a\"><li>A <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> benefited by <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Buyer.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.2</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Buyer.Environment.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.3</a> (solely to the extent provided in the last sentence of <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Buyer.Environment.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.3</a>), or <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Seller.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.4</a> (an \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a>\") shall give notice of the assertion of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> (an \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a>\"), as the case may be; provided, however, that no failure or delay on the part of an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> in notifying an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a> will relieve the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a> from any obligation under this <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11</a> except to the extent that the failure or delay materially prejudices the defense of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a>.</li><li> <ol type=\"i\"><li>Except as provided in <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.3Party.3.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.8(c)</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a> may elect to assume the defense of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> with counsel satisfactory to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> by (A) giving notice to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> of its election to assume the defense of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> and (B) giving the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> evidence acceptable to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> that the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a> has adequate financial resources to defend against the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> and fulfill its obligations under this <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11</a>, in each case no later than 10 days after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> gives notice of the assertion of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> under <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.3Party.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.8(a)</a>.</li><li>If the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a> elects to assume the defense of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a>: <ol type=\"A\"><li>it shall diligently conduct the defense and, so long as it diligently conducts the defense, shall not be liable to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> for any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a>'s fees or expenses subsequently incurred in connection with the defense of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> other than reasonable costs of investigation;</li><li>the election will conclusively establish for purposes of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> that the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> is entitled to relief under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> for any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Loss</a> arising, directly or indirectly, from or in connection with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> (subject to the provisions of <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Limit.Sum.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.6</a>);</li><li>no compromise or settlement of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> may be effected by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a> without the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a>'s consent unless (I) there is no finding or admission of any violation by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirement</a> or any rights of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a>, (II) the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> receives a full release of and from any other claims that may be made against the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third Party</a> bringing the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a>, and (III) the sole relief provided is monetary damages that are paid in full by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a>; and</li><li>the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a> shall have no liability with respect to any compromise or settlement of such claims effected without its consent.</ol> </li><li>If the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a> does not assume the defense of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> in the manner and within the period provided in <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.3Party.2.1.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.8(b)(i)</a>, or if the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a> does not diligently conduct the defense of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> may conduct the defense of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> at the expense of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a> shall be bound by any determination resulting from such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> or any compromise or settlement effected by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a>.</li></ol> </li><li>Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> determines in good faith that there is a reasonable probability that a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> may adversely affect it or any Related Party other than as a result of monetary damages for which it would be entitled to relief under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> may, by notice to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnifying_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnifying Person</a>, assume the exclusive right to defend, compromise, or settle such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a>.</li><li>Notwithstanding the provisions of <a href=\"#SPA.Misc.Tribunal.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 12.13</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> consent to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of any court in which a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> is brought against any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> for purposes of determining any claim that an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a> may have under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> with respect to such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> or the matters alleged therein.</li></ol> <li>Other Claims A claim under this <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11</a> for any matter not involving a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Third-Party_Claim.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Claim</a> may be made by notice to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, as the case may be, and shall be indemnified, paid, or reimbursed promptly after such notice. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may elect in its discretion to have payment or reimbursement made from the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Funds.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Funds</a> pursuant to the terms of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, by setoff against amounts otherwise payable under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Notes</a> or otherwise pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Setoff.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.7</a>, or in any other manner.<li>Strict Liability or Indemnitee Negligence The provisions in this <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11</a> shall be enforceable regardless of whether the liability is based upon past, present, or future acts, claims, or legal requirements (including any past, present, or future environmental law, occupational safety and health law, or products liability, securities, or other legal requirement) and regardless of whether any person (including the person from whom relief is sought) alleges or proves the sole, concurrent, contributory, or comparative negligence of the person seeking relief, or the sole or concurrent strict liability imposed upon the person seeking relief.</ol><li>Miscellaneous<ol><li>Expenses <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li> Except as otherwise provided in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or the other documents to be delivered pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, each party will bear its respective fees and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, negotiation, execution, and performance of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and the consummation and performance of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>, including all fees and expenses of its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> will pay one-half and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> will pay one-half of (i) the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.HSR_Act.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">HSR Act</a> filing fee and (ii) the fees and expenses of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>. No <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> has incurred, and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> will cause the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> not to incur, any fees or expenses in connection with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>; provided, however, that to the extent such fees and expenses have been incurred by an <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> will reimburse the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> for such fees and expenses prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>. The obligation of each party to bear its own fees and expenses will be subject to any rights of such party arising from a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> by another party. </li><li>All stamp, documentary, and other transfer <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a> (including any penalties and interest) incurred in connection with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, whether pertaining to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> or any assets and properties of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>, will be paid by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> will, at its own expense, file all necessary <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Tax_Return.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Tax Returns</a> and other documentation with respect to all such <a href=\"Def.Tax.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Taxes</a>.</ul> <li>Public Announcements Notwithstanding any confidentiality obligation to which <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is subject, any public announcement, including any press release, communication to employees, customers, suppliers, or others having dealings with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a>, or similar publicity with respect to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>, will be issued, at such time, in such manner, and containing such content as <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> determines.<li>Disclosure Letter <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>In the event of any inconsistency between the statements in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and those in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a> (other than an exception expressly set forth as such in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a> with respect to a specifically identified representation or warranty), the statements in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> will control.</li><li>Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a> or any supplement to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>, the statements in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>, and those in any supplement thereto, relate only to the provisions in the Sections of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> to which they expressly relate and not to any other provision in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.</ul> <li>Nature of Sellers' Obligations The liabilities of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> are joint and several. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>, jointly and severally, shall cause each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> to take, or refrain from taking, all actions as may be necessary or appropriate to implement <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>Sellers' Representative <ol type=\"a\"><li>Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> constitutes and appoints Solomon Shirley, an individual, whose address is 332 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02452, United States of America as its representative (the \"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>\") and its true and lawful attorney in fact, with full power and authority in its name and on its behalf: <ol type=\"a\"><li>to act on such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>'s behalf in the absolute discretion of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> with respect to all matters relating to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, including execution and delivery of any amendment, supplement, or modification of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and any waiver of any claim or right arising out of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a></li><li>in general, to do all things and to perform all acts, including executing and delivering all agreements, certificates, receipts, instructions, and other instruments contemplated by or deemed advisable to effectuate the provisions of this <a href=\"#SPA.Misc.SellerRepresentative.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 12.5</a>.</li></ol> This appointment and grant of power and authority is coupled with an interest and is in consideration of the mutual covenants made in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> and is irrevocable and will not be terminated by any act of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or by operation of law, whether by the death or incapacity of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or by the occurrence of any other event. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> hereby consents to the taking of any and all actions and the making of any decisions required or permitted to be taken or made by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> pursuant to this <a href=\"#SPA.Misc.SellerRepresentative.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 12.5</a>. Each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> agrees that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> shall have no obligation or liability to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> for any action taken or omitted by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> in good faith, and each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall indemnify and hold harmless <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> from, and shall pay to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> the amount of, or reimburse <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> for, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Loss.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Loss</a> that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> may suffer, sustain, or become subject to as a result of any such action or omission by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall be entitled to rely upon any document or other paper delivered by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> as being authorized by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>, and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall not be liable to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> for any action taken or omitted to be taken by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> based on such reliance.</li><li>Until all obligations under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> shall have been discharged (including all indemnification obligations under <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11</a>), <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> who, immediately prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>, are entitled in the aggregate to receive more than 50% of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Price.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Price</a>, may, from time to time upon notice to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, appoint a new <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> upon the death, incapacity, or resignation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>. If, after the death, incapacity, or resignation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>, a successor <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> shall not have been appointed by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> within 15 <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Business_Day.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Business Days</a> after a request by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may appoint a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> from among the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> to fill any vacancy so created by notice of such appointment to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>.</li></ol> <li>Further Assurances The parties will (a) execute and deliver to each other such other documents and (b) do such other acts and things as a party may reasonably request for the purpose of carrying out the intent of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>, and the documents to be delivered pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>Entire Agreement <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">This Agreement</a> supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to its subject matter (including any letter of intent and, upon the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>, any confidentiality obligation to which <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is subject) and constitutes (along with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>, the exhibits, and the other documents to be delivered pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>) a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>Modification <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">This Agreement</a> may only be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified by a writing executed by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>.<li>Assignments and Successors No party may assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> without the prior consent of the other parties, except that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may assign any of its rights and delegate any of its obligations under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiary</a> of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and, after the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing</a>, to the purchaser of all or a substantial part of the equity securities or business of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Companies</a> and may collaterally assign its rights under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> to any financial institution providing financing in connection with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transactions</a>. Any purported assignment of rights or delegation of obligations in violation of this <a href=\"Misc.Assign.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 12.9</a> will be void. Subject to the foregoing, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> will apply to, be binding in all respects upon, and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns of the parties.<li>No Third-Party Rights Other than the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Indemnified_Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Indemnified Person</a>s and the parties, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> will have any legal or equitable right, remedy, or claim under or with respect to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">This Agreement</a> may be amended or terminated, and any provision of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> may be waived, without the consent of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> who is not a party to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>.<li>Remedies Cumulative The rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and not alternative.<li>Governing Law All matters relating to or arising out of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a> and the rights of the parties (whether sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise) will be governed by and construed and interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without regard to conflicts of laws principles that would require the application of any other law.<li>Jurisdiction; Service of Process Except as otherwise provided in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> arising out of or relating to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a> shall be brought in the Superior Courts of Massachusetts sitting in Suffolk County, or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Massachusetts, and each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a>, waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to venue or to convenience of forum, agrees that all claims in respect of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and agrees not to bring any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> arising out of or relating to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a> in any other court. Each party acknowledges and agrees that this <a href=\"#SPA.Misc.Tribunal.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 12.13</a> constitutes a voluntary and bargained-for agreement between the parties. Process in any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> referred to in the first sentence of this Section or in <a href=\"#SPA.Claim.3Party.4.sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 11.8(d)</a> may be served on any party anywhere in the world, including by sending or delivering a copy of the process to the party to be served at the address and in the manner provided for the giving of notices in <a href=\"#SPA.Misc.Notice.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 12.18</a>. Nothing in this <a href=\"#SPA.Misc.Tribunal.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Section 12.13</a> will affect the right of any party to serve legal process in any other manner permitted by law or at equity.<li>Waiver of Jury Trial Each party, knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally, waives its right to trial by jury in any proceeding arising out of or relating to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Contemplated_Transactions.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Contemplated Transaction</a>, whether sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise. <li>Attorneys' Fees In the event any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> is brought in respect of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or any of the documents referred to in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a>, in addition to any relief to which such party may be entitled.<li>Enforcement of Agreement <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> acknowledge and agree that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> would be irreparably harmed if any of the provisions of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and that any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> could not be adequately compensated in all cases by monetary damages alone. Accordingly, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> agree that, in addition to any other right or remedy to which <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may be entitled at law or in equity, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> shall be entitled to enforce any provision of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> by a decree of specific performance and to obtain temporary, preliminary, and permanent injunctive relief to prevent <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breaches</a> or threatened <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breaches</a>, without posting any bond or giving any other undertaking.<li>No Waiver Neither any failure nor any delay by any party in exercising any right, power, or privilege under <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or any of the documents referred to in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> will operate as a waiver of such right, power, or privilege, and no single or partial exercise of any such right, power, or privilege will preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power, or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a>, (a) no claim or right arising out of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or any of the documents referred to in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> can be waived by a party, in whole or in part, unless made in a writing signed by such party or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> on behalf of a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>; (b) a waiver given by a party will only be applicable to the specific instance for which it is given; and (c) no notice to or demand on a party will (i) waive or otherwise affect any obligation of that party or (ii) affect the right of the party giving such notice or demand to take further action without notice or demand as provided in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or the documents referred to in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>. <li>Notices All notices and other communications required or permitted by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> shall be in writing and will be effective, and any applicable time period shall commence, when (a) delivered to the following address by hand or by a nationally recognized overnight courier service (costs prepaid) addressed to the following address or (b) transmitted electronically to the following facsimile numbers or e-mail addresses, in each case marked to the attention of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (by name or title) designated below (or to such other address, facsimile number, e-mail address, or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> as a party may designate by notice to the other parties):<ul type=\"none\"><li>Notices to Seller Representative: Solomon Shirley 332 Main Street Waltham, MA 02452 Attention: Mr. Solomon Shirley, Principal <li>Notices to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>: Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc. 1550 Bay Street San Francisco, CA 94123 Attention: Abigail Altima, Secretary</ul><li>Severability If any provision of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.<li>Time of Essence With regard to all dates and time periods set forth or referred to in <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, time is of the essence.<li>Counterparts and Electronic Signatures <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">This Agreement</a> and other documents to be delivered pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement or document, and will be effective when counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties.</li><li>A manual signature on <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or other documents to be delivered pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, an image of which shall have been transmitted electronically, will constitute an original signature for all purposes. The delivery of copies of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or other documents to be delivered pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a>, including executed signature pages where required, by electronic transmission will constitute effective delivery of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> or such other document for all purposes.</ul> </ol></ol> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">this Agreement</a> as of 2016-09-17. <table><tr><td valign=\"top\" width=\"300px\"><hr><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc.</td></tr><tr><td>(\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\")</td></tr><tr><td>By: _______________________ Name: Abigail Altima Title: COO</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: San Francisco, California, United States of America</td></tr.></table></td><td width=\"100px\"></td><td valign=\"top\" width=\"300px\"><hr><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Alison Andrews</td></tr><tr><td>(\"Seller 1\")</td></tr><tr><td> _______________________</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America</td></tr.></table> <table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Alicia Applegate</td></tr><tr><td>(\"Seller 2\")</td></tr><tr><td> _______________________</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America</td></tr.></table></td></tr></table> <ol><li>Schedule 2.2 ", "SellerShareholdings.r00t", "<hr><li>Exhibit 2.2(b) GUID: 1qAZ2wSX This <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> has been issued without registration or qualification under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws and may not be sold, transferred, or otherwise disposed of without (A) such registration and qualification, or (B) an opinion of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the issuer in form and substance that such sale, transfer, or disposition may lawfully be made without registration or qualification. NONNEGOTIABLE PROMISSORY NOTE $5,000,000 <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc., a corporation whose business address is 1550 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 (\u201c<a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a>\u201d), promises to pay to Alison Andrews, an individual, whose address is 1 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142, United States of America (\u201c<a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Payee</a>\u201d), in lawful money of the United States of America, the principal sum of $5,000,000, together with interest in arrears on the unpaid principal balance at an annual rate of 8%, in the manner provided below. Interest will be calculated on the basis of a year of 365 or 366 days, as applicable, and charged for the actual number of days elapsed.</li><li>This <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> has been executed and delivered pursuant to, and is subject to the terms and conditions of, a Stock Purchase Agreement (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>\u201d) dated 2016-09-17, among <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> named therein, including <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Payee</a>, which is, by this reference, incorporated in, and made a part of, this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a>. Capitalized terms used in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> without definition have the respective meanings given to them in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>.</ul> <ol><li>Payments <ol type=\"a\"><li>The principal amount of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> will be payable in 5 equal consecutive annual installments commencing on October 1, 2017, and on October 1 of each year thereafter until paid in full. Accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal balance of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> will be due and payable monthly, together with each payment of principal.</li><li>All payments of principal and interest on this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> will be made by certified check at the First National Bank of Our Town, USA, or at such other place in the United States of America as <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Payee</a> may designate to <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> in writingor by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account as <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Payee</a> may designate to <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> in writing]. If any payment of principal of, or interest on, this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> becomes due on a day that is not a Business Day, such payment will be due on the next succeeding Business Day, and such extension of time shall be taken into account in calculating the amount of interest payable under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> may, without premium or penalty, at any time and from time to time, prepay all or any portion of the outstanding principal balance due under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a>, provided that each such prepayment is accompanied by accrued interest on the amount of principal prepaid calculated to the date of such prepayment. Any partial prepayments will be applied to installments of principal in inverse order of their maturity.</li><li><a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> may withhold and set off against any amount due on this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a>, the amount of any claim for indemnification, payment, or reimbursement to which <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> may be entitled arising from the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>, any other agreement entered into pursuant to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>, or otherwise.</li></ol> <li>Defaults <ol><li>The occurrence of any one or more of the following events with respect to <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> will constitute an event of default under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> (\u201c<a href=\"#PromissoryNote.Default.Event.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Event of Default</a>\u201d): <ol type=\"i\"><li>If <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> fails to pay when due any payment of principal of, or interest on, this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> and such failure continues for 15 days after <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Payee</a> notifies <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> of such failure to pay in writing; provided, however, that the exercise by <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> in good faith of its right of setoff pursuant to Paragraph 1(d), whether or not ultimately determined to be justified, will not constitute an <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.Default.Event.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Event of Default</a>.</li><li>If, pursuant to or within the meaning of the United States Bankruptcy Code or any other federal or state law relating to insolvency or relief of debtors (a \u201cBankruptcy Law\u201d), <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> (A) commences a voluntary case or proceeding; (B) consents to the entry of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case; (C) consents to the appointment of a trustee, receiver, assignee, liquidator, or similar official; (D) makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (E) admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due.</li><li>If a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any Bankruptcy Law that (A) is for relief against <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> in an involuntary case; (B) appoints a trustee, receiver, assignee, liquidator, or similar official for <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> or substantially all of <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a>\u2019s assets; or (C) orders the liquidation of <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a>, and in each case the order or decree is not dismissed within 60 days.</li></ol> <li>Upon the occurrence of an <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.Default.Event.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Event of Default</a> under Paragraph 2(a)(i) (unless all <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.Default.Event.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Events of Default</a> have been cured by <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> or waived by <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Payee</a>), <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Payee</a> may, at its option, (i) by written notice to <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a>, declare the entire unpaid principal balance of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a>, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, immediately due and payable regardless of any prior forbearance, and (ii) exercise any and all rights and remedies available to it under applicable law, including the right to collect from <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a> all amounts due under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a>. Upon the occurrence of an <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.Default.Event.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Event of Default</a> under Paragraph 2(a)(ii) or (iii) of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a>, the entire unpaid principal balance of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a>, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, will become immediately due and payable.</ol><li>Miscellaneous <ol type=\"a\"><li>Assignments and Successors This <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> may not be assigned or transferred by <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Payee</a> without the prior written consent of <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Maker</a>. Any purported assignment or transfer without such prior written consent will be void. Subject to the foregoing, this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> will inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns of <a href=\"#PromissoryNote.That.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Payee</a>.</li><li>Governing Law All matters relating to or arising out of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> will be governed by and construed and interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflicts-of-laws principles that would require the application of any other law.</li><li>Notices Any notice required or permitted to be given under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> shall be given in accordance with Section 12.18 of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>.</li><li>Severability If any provision of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Note</a> held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.</li></ol> </ol> <table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc.</td></tr><tr><td>(\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\")</td></tr><tr><td>By: _______________________ Name: Abigail Altima Title: COO</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: San Francisco, California, United States of America</td></tr.></table><hr><li>Exhibit 2.4(a)(v) <center>Release</center> <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>This Release is made as of 2016-10-01 by Alison Andrews, an individual, whose address is 1 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142, United States of America (\u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>\u201d). This is one of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Releases</a> referred to in the Stock Purchase Agreement (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>\u201d), dated 2016-09-17, among Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc., a corporation whose business address is 1550 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 (\u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\u201d), and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> and the other sellers named therein (the \u201cOther <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>\u201d). Capitalized terms used in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> without definition have the respective meanings given to them in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>. </li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> acknowledges and agrees that execution and delivery of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> is a condition to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\u2019s obligation to purchase the outstanding capital stock of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> pursuant to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a> and that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is relying on this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> in consummating such purchase. </li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound, in order to induce <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> to purchase the outstanding capital stock of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> pursuant to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>, agrees as follows:</ul> <ol><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, for himself or herself and on behalf of each of his or her Related Persons, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases and forever discharges <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, each of their Employee Plans, and each of their respective individual, joint or mutual, past, present, and future Representatives, affiliates, shareholders, controlling persons, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiaries</a>, successors, and assigns (individually, a \u201c<a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Releasee</a>\u201d and collectively, \u201c<a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Releasees</a>\u201d) from any and all claims, counterclaims, setoffs, demands, Proceedings, causes of action, Orders, obligations, contracts, agreements, debts, damages, and liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, both at law and in equity (collectively, \u201c<a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Claims</a>\u201d), which <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or his or her Related Persons now has, has ever had, or may hereafter have against the respective <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Releasees</a> arising contemporaneously with or prior to the Closing Date or on account of or arising out of any matter, cause, or event occurring contemporaneously with or prior to the Closing Date, including any right to indemnification, reimbursement from, or payment by any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, whether pursuant to their respective Organizational Documents, contract, or otherwise and whether or not relating to <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Claims</a> pending on, or asserted after, the Closing Date (collectively, the \u201c<a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Released Claims</a>\u201d); provided, however, that nothing contained in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> will operate to release (a) any obligation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> arising under the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a> or any agreement or instrument being executed and delivered pursuant to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>, or (b) any obligation of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> listed on Schedule A.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> represents and warrants to each <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Releasee</a> that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> has not transferred, assigned, or otherwise disposed of any part of or interest in any <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Released Claim</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> hereby irrevocably covenants not to, directly or indirectly, assert any claim or demand, or commence, institute, or voluntarily aid in any way, or cause to be commenced or instituted, any Proceeding of any kind against any <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Releasee</a> based upon any <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Released Claim</a>.</li><li>Without in any way limiting any rights and remedies otherwise available to any <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Releasee</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>, jointly and severally with the Other <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>, shall indemnify and hold harmless each <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Releasee</a> from and against and shall pay to each <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Releasee</a> the amount of, or reimburse each <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Releasee</a> for, all loss, liability, claim, damage (including incidental and consequential damages), or expense (including costs of investigation and defense and reasonable attorneys\u2019 and accountants\u2019 fees), whether or not involving third-party claims, arising directly or indirectly from or in connection with (a) the assertion by or on behalf of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or any of his or her Related Persons of any <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Released Claim</a>, and (b) the assertion by any third party of any claim or demand against any <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Releasee</a> which claim or demand arises directly or indirectly from, or in connection with, any assertion by or on behalf of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or any of his or her Related Persons against such third party of any <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Released Claim</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> acknowledges and agrees that the execution of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> does not constitute in any manner whatsoever an admission of liability on the part of any <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Releasee</a> for any <a href=\"#ReleaseAgt.Who.cl\" class=\"definedterm\">Released Claim</a>, and that such liability is specifically denied.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> agrees to (a) execute and deliver such other documents, and (b) do such other acts and things, as <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may reasonably request for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a>.</li><li>This <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> may not be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified except in a writing signed by the person against whose interest such change will operate.</li><li>All matters relating to or arising out of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> will be governed by and construed and interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflicts of laws principles that would require the application of any other law.</li><li>If any provision of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.</li></ol> <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed and delivered this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Release</a> as of the date first written above.</li><li><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Alison Andrews</td></tr><tr><td>(\"Seller 1\")</td></tr><tr><td> _______________________</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America</td></tr.></table></li><li>Schedule A TBD</ul> <hr><li>Exhibit 2.4(a)(vii) <center>Escrow Agreement</center> This Escrow Agreement (\u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>\u201d) is made as of 2016-10-01, by Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc., a corporation whose business address is 1550 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 (\u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\u201d), those individuals who have executed the signature page to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> (collectively \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>\u201d), Solomon Shirley, an individual, whose address is 332 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02452, United States of America as <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>, and State Street Corporation, a federally chartered bank whose business address is One Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111, as escrow agent (together with its successors in such capacity, the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>\u201d). This is the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> referred to in the Stock Purchase Agreement (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>\u201d), dated 2016-09-17, between <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>. Capitalized terms used in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> without definition have the respective meanings given to them in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>. The parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows: <ol><li>Establishment of Escrow <ol type=\"a\"><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is depositing with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> $1,000,000 by wire transfer (as increased by any income thereon and as reduced by any disbursements, amounts withdrawn under Paragraph 5(j), or losses on investments, the \u201c<a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a>\u201d). <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> acknowledges receipt of the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> agrees to act as escrow agent and to hold, safeguard, and disburse the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> pursuant to the terms and conditions of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>.</li></ol> <li>Investment of <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> Except as <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> may from time to time jointly instruct <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> in writing, the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> shall be invested from time to time, to the extent possible, in United States Treasury bills having a remaining maturity of 90 days or less and repurchase obligations secured by such United States Treasury bills, with any remainder being deposited and maintained in a money market deposit account with <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>, until disbursement of the entire <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> is authorized to liquidate, in accordance with its customary procedures, any portion of the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> consisting of investments to provide for payments required to be made under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> is authorized to execute purchases and sales of any such investments through the facilities of its own trading or capital markets operations or those of any affiliated entity.<li>Claims <ol type=\"a\"><li>From time to time on or before 2018-10-01, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may give notice (a \u201c<a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim Notice</a>\u201d) to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> specifying in reasonable detail the nature and dollar amount of any claim (a \u201c<a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim</a>\u201d) it may have under Article 11 of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may make more than one <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim</a> with respect to any underlying state of facts. If <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> gives notice to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> disputing any <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim</a> (a \u201c<a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Counter Notice</a>\u201d) within 30 days of the effectiveness of the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim Notice</a> regarding such <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim</a>, such <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim</a> shall be paid as provided in Paragraph 3(b). If no <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Counter Notice</a> is effective within such 30 day period, the dollar amount of the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim</a> as set forth in the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim Notice</a> shall be deemed established for purposes of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>, and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall promptly pay to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> the dollar amount claimed in the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim Notice</a> from (and only to the extent of) the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall not inquire into or consider whether a <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim</a> complies with the requirements of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>.</li><li>If a <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Counter Notice</a> is given disputing any <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall make payment with respect to such <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Claim.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Claim</a> only in accordance with (i) joint written instructions of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>, or (ii) a final nonappealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall act on such written instructions or court order without further question.</li></ol> <li>Termination of Escrow On 2017-10-01, and from time to time thereafter, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>, in accordance with instructions delivered by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>, shall pay and distribute the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> in accordance with (i) joint written instructions of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>, or (ii) a final nonappealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall act on such written instructions or court order without further question.<li>Duties of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> <ol type=\"a\"><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall not be under any duty to give the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> any greater degree of care than it gives its own similar property and shall not be required to invest any funds held under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> except as directed in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>. Uninvested funds held under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> shall not earn or accrue interest.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall not be liable for actions or omissions under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, except for its own gross negligence or willful misconduct and, except with respect to claims based upon such gross negligence or willful misconduct that are successfully asserted against <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>. The other parties shall jointly and severally indemnify and hold harmless <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> (and any successor <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>) from and against, and shall pay to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> the amount of, and reimburse <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> for, any and all losses, liabilities, claims, actions, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys\u2019 fees and disbursements, arising out of and in connection with this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>. Without limiting the foregoing, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall in no event be liable in connection with its investment or reinvestment of any cash held by it in good faith in accordance with the terms of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, including, without limitation, any liability for any delays (not resulting from its gross negligence or willful misconduct) in the investment or reinvestment of the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a>, or any loss of interest incident to any such delays. </li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall be entitled to rely upon any order, judgment, certification, demand, notice, instrument, or other writing delivered to it pursuant to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> without being required to determine the authenticity or the correctness of any fact stated therein or the propriety or validity of the service thereof. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> may act in reliance upon any instrument or signature believed by it to be genuine and may assume that the person purporting to give the receipt or advice or make any statement or execute any document in connection with the provisions hereof has been duly authorized to do so. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> may conclusively presume that the representative of any party to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> has full power and authority to instruct <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> on behalf of that party unless written notice to the contrary is delivered to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> may act pursuant to the advice of counsel with respect to any matter relating to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> and shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted by it in good faith in accordance with such advice.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> does not have any interest in the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> but is serving as escrow holder only and has only possession thereof. Any payments of income from the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> shall be subject to withholding regulations then in force with respect to United States taxes. The parties will provide <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> with appropriate Internal Revenue Service Forms W-9 for tax identification number certification or nonresident alien certifications. </li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> makes no representation as to the validity, value, genuineness, or the collectability of any security or other document or instrument held by or delivered to it.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall not be called upon to advise any party as to the wisdom in selling or retaining or taking or refraining from any action with respect to any securities or other property deposited under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> may at any time resign as such by delivering the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> to any successor <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> jointly designated by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> in writing, or to any court of competent jurisdiction, whereupon <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall be discharged of and from any and all further obligations arising in connection with this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>. The resignation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> will take effect on the earlier of (i) the appointment of a successor (including a court of competent jurisdiction), or (ii) the day which is 30 days after the date of delivery of its written notice of resignation to the other parties. If at that time <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> has not received a designation of a successor <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>\u2019s sole responsibility after that time shall be to retain and safeguard the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> until receipt of a designation of successor <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> or a joint written disposition instruction by the other parties or a final nonappealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction.</li><li>In the event of any disagreement among the other parties resulting in adverse claims or demands being made in connection with the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> or in the event that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> is in doubt as to what action it should take under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall be entitled to retain the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> until <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall have received (i) joint written instructions of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a>, or (ii) a final nonappealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall act on such written instructions or court order without further question.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> shall pay <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> compensation (as payment in full) for the services to be rendered by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> of $20,000.00 at the time of execution of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> and $10,000.00 annually thereafter, and agree to reimburse <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> for all reasonable expenses, disbursements, and advances incurred or made by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> in the performance of its duties (including reasonable fees, expenses, and disbursements of its counsel). Any such compensation and reimbursement to which <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> is entitled shall be borne 50% by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and 50% by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> in its representative capacity. Any fees or expenses of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> or its counsel that are not paid as provided for in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> may be taken from any property held by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>.</li><li>No printed or other matter in any language (including prospectuses, notices, reports, and promotional material) that mentions <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>\u2019s name or the rights, powers, or duties of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall be issued by the other parties or on such parties\u2019 behalf unless <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall first have given its specific written consent thereto.</li><li>The other parties authorize <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>, for any securities held under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, to use the services of any United States central securities depository it reasonably deems appropriate, including the Depository Trust Company and the Federal Reserve Book Entry System.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall have only those duties as are specifically provided in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, which shall be deemed purely ministerial in nature, and shall under no circumstance be deemed a fiduciary for any of the other parties. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall neither be responsible for, nor chargeable with, knowledge of the terms and conditions of any other agreement, instrument, or document between the other parties in connection herewith, including the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>. This <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> sets forth all matters pertinent to the escrow contemplated by this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, and no additional obligations of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall be inferred from the terms of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> or any other agreement. In no event shall the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> be liable, directly or indirectly, for (i) damages or expenses arising out of the services provided under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, other than damages which result from the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>\u2019s failure to act in accordance with the standards set forth in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, or (ii) special or consequential damages, even if the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> has been advised of the possibility of such damages.</li><li>This Paragraph 5 shall survive notwithstanding any expiration or termination of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> or the resignation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>.</li></ol> <li>Limited Responsibility This <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> expressly sets forth all the duties of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> with respect to any and all matters pertinent to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>. No implied duties or obligations shall be read into this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> against <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>.<li>Ownership for Tax Purposes For purposes of federal and other taxes based on income, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> will be treated as owner of the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> and shall report all income, if any, that is earned on, or derived from, the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> as its income and in the taxable year or years in which such income is properly includible, and pay any taxes attributable thereto.<li>No Transfer or Encumbrance: Security Interest <ol type=\"a\"><li>Neither the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> nor any beneficial interest therein may be pledged, encumbered, sold, assigned, or transferred (including any transfer by operation of law) by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>, or be taken or reached by any legal or equitable process in satisfaction of any debt or other liability of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>, prior to the delivery of such <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> in accordance with this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>. The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall have no responsibility for determining or enforcing compliance with this Paragraph 8(a), except that the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall retain possession of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Funds.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Funds</a> pursuant to Paragraph 1(b).</li><li>The parties acknowledge and agree that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>\u2019 interest in the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> is merely a contingent right to payment from the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a>, and that neither a voluntary or involuntary case under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar law nor the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, or similar official in respect of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> (any of which, a \u201cBankruptcy Event\u201d) shall increase such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>\u2019s interest in the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> or affect, modify, convert, or otherwise change any right such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> or its estate may have to the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a>. Accordingly, in order to assure the foregoing result even if it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction (whether or not in connection with a Bankruptcy Event) that a <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> has an interest in the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> that is greater than a contingent right of payment from the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> payable only in accordance with the provisions of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> hereby grants to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, jointly and severally, effective as of the date of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, a security interest in, and hereby pledges and assigns to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, all of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>\u2019s right, title, and interest in the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> (except for such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>\u2019s contractual rights thereto under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>) to secure <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\u2019s rights in such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>\u2019s obligations under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> acknowledges that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> has a security interest in the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a>, and all funds and instruments comprising the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> from time to time, and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> is maintaining the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> subject to such security interest. The parties agree that this Paragraph 8(b) shall establish \u201ccontrol,\u201d as defined in Sections 9-104 and 8-106 of the Uniform Commercial Code (the \u201cUCC\u201d), as enacted in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and as amended from time to time, of the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a>, which control is effective to perfect <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\u2019s security interest in the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a>. For purposes of giving effect to such control, the parties agree that if <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall receive any instruction from <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> regarding disposition of the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> after <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> has failed to receive any payment required to be made to it pursuant to Paragraph 3, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> shall comply with such direction without further consent by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> or any other person, provided that this provision shall in no way diminish or affect any rights which <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> may have or be entitled to pursue against <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> for taking action in violation of other provisions of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> or the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a> and each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall take all actions as may be reasonably requested in writing of it by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> to perfect or maintain the security interest created by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> in the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is authorized by the other parties to file UCC financing statements to perfect <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\u2019s security interest, with or without execution by the other parties, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Such security interest shall automatically be released with respect to any funds properly distributed from the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> pursuant to the terms of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> agrees to execute such instruments of release and termination of the security interest granted under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> with respect to any funds properly distributed from the <a href=\"#EscrowAgt.Deposit.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Fund</a> received by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Sellers'_Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers' Representative</a> pursuant to the terms hereof, as may be reasonably requested.</li></ol> <li>Miscellaneous <ol type=\"a\"><li>Entire Agreement This <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to its subject matter and constitutes a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter. <li>Modification This <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> may only be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified by a writing executed by the parties.<li>Assignments and Successors No party may assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> without the prior consent of the other parties, except that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> may assign any of its rights and delegate any of its obligations under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> to any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiary</a> of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and to the purchaser of all or substantially all of the equity securities or business of the Acquired Companies and may collaterally assign its rights under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> to any financial institution providing financing in connection with the purchase of the Shares. Any purported assignment of rights or delegation of obligations in violation of this Paragraph 9(c) will be void. Subject to the foregoing, this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> will apply to, be binding in all respects upon, and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns of the parties.<li>No Third-Party Rights No Person other than the parties will have any legal or equitable right, remedy, or claim under or with respect to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>. This <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> may be amended or terminated, and any provision of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> may be waived, without the consent of any Person who is not a party to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>.<li>Governing Law All matters relating to or arising out of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> and the rights of the parties (whether sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise) will be governed by and construed and interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflicts of laws principles that would require the application of any other law.<li>Remedies Cumulative The rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and not alternative.<li>Jurisdiction; Service of Process Except as otherwise provided in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, any Proceeding arising out of or relating to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> shall be brought in the Superior Courts of Massachusetts sitting in Suffolk County, or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Massachusetts, and each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such Proceeding, waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to venue or to convenience of forum, agrees that all claims in respect of such Proceeding shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and agrees not to bring any Proceeding arising out of or relating to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> in any other court. Each party acknowledges and agrees that this Paragraph 9(g) constitutes a voluntary and bargained-for agreement between the parties. Process in any Proceeding referred to in the first sentence of this Paragraph 9(g) may be served on any party anywhere in the world. Any party may make service on any other party by sending or delivering a copy of the process to the party to be served at the address and in the manner provided for the giving of notices in Paragraph 9(k). Nothing in this Paragraph 9(g) will affect the right of any party to serve legal process in any other manner permitted by law or at equity.<li>Waiver of Jury Trial Each party, knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally, waives its right to trial by jury in any proceeding arising out of or relating to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, whether sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise.<li>Attorneys\u2019 Fees In the event any Proceeding is brought in respect of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys\u2019 fees and other costs incurred in such Proceeding, in addition to any relief to which such party may be entitled.<li>No Waiver Neither any failure nor any delay by any party in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> or any of the documents referred to in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> will operate as a waiver of such right, power, or privilege, and no single or partial exercise of any such right, power, or privilege will preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power, or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Legal Requirements, (i) no claim or right arising out of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> or any of the documents referred to in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> can be waived by a party, in whole or in part, unless made in a writing signed by such party, (ii) a waiver given by a party will only be applicable to the specific instance for which it is given, and (iii) no notice to or demand on a party will (A) waive or otherwise affect any obligation of that party, or (B) affect the right of the party giving such notice or demand to take further action without notice or demand as provided in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> or the documents referred to in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>.<li>Notices All notices and other communications required or permitted by this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> will be in writing and will be effective, and any applicable time period shall commence when (i) delivered to the following address by hand or by a nationally recognized overnight courier service (costs prepaid), addressed to the following address, or (ii) transmitted electronically to the following facsimile numbers or e-mail addresses, in each case marked to the attention of the Person (by name or title) designated below (or to such other address, facsimile number, e-mail address, or Person as a party may designate by notice to the other parties):<ul type=\"none\"><li>Notices to Seller Representative: Solomon Shirley 332 Main Street Waltham, MA 02452 Attention: Mr. Solomon Shirley, Principal<li>Notices to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>: Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc. 1550 Bay Street San Francisco, CA 94123 Attention: Abigail Altima, Secretary<li>Notices to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>: State Street Corporation One Financial Center Boston, MA 02111 Attention: Eleanor Eland, Vice President</ul><li>Severability If any provision of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.<li>Time of Essence With regard to all dates and time periods set forth or referred to in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, time is of the essence.<li>Counterparts/Electronic Signatures This <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> and other documents to be delivered pursuant to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement or document, and will be effective when counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties. A manual signature on this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> or other document to be delivered pursuant to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> whose image is transmitted electronically will constitute an original signature for all purposes. The delivery of copies of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> or other document to be delivered pursuant to this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>, including executed signature pages where required, by electronic transmission will constitute effective delivery of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> or such other document for all purposes.</ol> </ol> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a> as of the date first written above. <table><tr><td valign=\"top\" width=\"300px\"><hr><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc.</td></tr><tr><td>(\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\")</td></tr><tr><td>By: _______________________ Name: Abigail Altima Title: COO</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: San Francisco, California, United States of America</td></tr.></table></td><td width=\"100px\"></td><td valign=\"top\" width=\"300px\"><hr><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>State Street Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>(\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agent.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agent</a>\")</td></tr><tr><td>By: _______________________ Name: Samuel Hardy Title: Vice President</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America</td></tr.></table></td></tr><td valign=\"top\" width=\"300px\"><hr><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Solomon Shirley</td></tr><tr><td>(\"Seller Representative\")</td></tr><tr><td> _______________________</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States of America</td></tr.></table></td><td width=\"100px\"></td><td valign=\"top\" width=\"300px\"><hr><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Alison Andrews</td></tr><tr><td>(\"Seller 1\")</td></tr><tr><td> _______________________</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America</td></tr.></table> <table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Alicia Applegate</td></tr><tr><td>(\"Seller 2\")</td></tr><tr><td> _______________________</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America</td></tr.></table></td></tr></table> Schedule A Pro Rata Shares: Alison Andrews \"Seller 1\": 10,000 Alicia Applegate \"Seller 2\": 20,000<hr><li>Exhibit 8.5(a) Opinion Letter\u2013Counsel to Buyer <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li><center>Andrea Ang 55 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142 United States of America Email: aang@multimail.com</center> 2016-10-01 </li><li>Alison Andrews 1 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142<li>Alicia Applegate 55 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142</li><li><table><tr><td valign=\"top\" width=\"7%\">Re:</td><td>Acquisition of Acme Inc., a corporation whose business address is 75 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u201d) by Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc., a corporation whose business address is 1550 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\u201d) pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement dated 2016-09-17 (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>\u201d)</td></tr></table></li><li>Ladies and Gentlemen:</ul> <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>We have acted as counsel for <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> in connection with its execution and delivery of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>.</li><li>This opinion letter is delivered to you pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a> \u00a7 9.5(a).</li><li>Each capitalized term in this opinion letter that is not defined in this opinion letter but is defined in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a> is used herein as defined in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>.</ul> <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>In acting as counsel to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, we have examined the following documents and instruments (collectively, the \u201c<a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Documents</a>\u201d): <ol><li>The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>;</li><li>The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>; and</li><li>The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Promissory_Notes.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Promissory Notes</a>. </li></ol> </li><li>In addition to the <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Documents</a>, we have examined: <ol><li>The Certificate or Articles of Incorporation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, as in effect on the date hereof, certified by the Secretary of State of Delaware;</li><li>The Bylaws of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, certified to be true and correct by its Secretary;</li><li>A certificate from the Secretary of State of Delaware indicating that <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is in good standing in the State of Delaware;</li><li>Copies of resolutions adopted by the board of directors of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> authorizing the execution, delivery, and performance of the <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Documents</a> and certified to be true and correct by its Secretary;</li><li>Certificate of Secretary of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, dated the date hereof, certifying as to certain factual matters (the \u201c<a href=\"#AttyOpinionBuyer.Examined.2.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Certificate</a>\u201d);</li><li>Documents listed in the <a href=\"#AttyOpinionBuyer.Examined.2.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer Certificate</a>; and</li><li>Such other documents as we have deemed appropriate in order to render the opinions expressed below.</li></ol> </ul> As to certain matters of fact relevant to the opinions in this opinion letter, we have relied on certificates of officers of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> and on factual representations made by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>. We also have relied on certificates of public officials. We have not independently established the facts or, in the case of certificates of public officials, the other statements, so relied upon. <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>Based upon and subject to the foregoing and the other qualifications and limitations stated in this opinion letter, our opinions are as follows: <ol><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is validly existing and in good standing as a corporation under the law of the State of Delaware.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> (a) has the corporate power to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, each <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Document</a> to which it is a party, (b) has taken all necessary corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of, and the performance of its obligations under, each <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Document</a> to which it is a party, and (c) has duly executed and delivered each <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Document</a> to which it is a party.</li><li>Neither the execution and delivery by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> of each <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Document</a> to which it is a party nor the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>: <ol type=\"a\"><li>violates any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>;</li><li>violates any judgment, decree, or order listed in <a href=\"#DL.4.2.Sec\" class=\"xref\">Part 4.2</a> of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>; or</li><li>violates any federal law of the United States or any law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.</li></ol> </li><li>Each of the <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Documents</a> is a valid and binding obligation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>, enforceable against <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> in accordance with its terms; provided, however, that this opinion does not cover: ", "Note to Drafter:", " identify any particular clauses in the Transaction_Documents to be excluded.</li></ol> </li><li></ul> <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>Our opinions are limited in all respects to the law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the federal law of the United States.</li><li>We express no opinion with respect to the law of any other jurisdiction or the law of Delaware other than the Delaware corporate statute as provided above.</li><li>Our opinions above are subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, moratorium, and other similar laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors generally and to general principles of equity (including without limitation the availability of specific performance or injunctive relief and the application of concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing), regardless of whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity.</li><li>For the purposes of the opinions expressed in this opinion letter, we have assumed: <ol type=\"a\"><li>the genuineness of all signatures on all documents;</li><li>the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals;</li><li>the conformity to the originals of all documents submitted to us as copies;</li><li>the correctness and accuracy of all facts set forth in all certificates and reports; and</li><li>the due authorization, execution, and delivery of and the validity and binding effect of the <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Documents</a> with regard to the parties to the <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Documents</a> other than <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>.</li></ol> </li><li>We express no opinion as to any matters arising under, or the effect of any of, the following: <ol><li>.....</li><li>.....</li></ol> </li><li>This opinion letter shall be interpreted in accordance with the Legal Opinion Principles issued by the Committee on Legal Opinions of the American Bar Association\u2019s Section of Business Law as published in 57 BUS. LAW. 75 (2002), a copy of which is attached", "..</li><li>The opinions expressed in this opinion letter: are strictly limited to the matters stated in this opinion letter, and without limiting the foregoing, no other opinions are to be implied and are only as of the date of this opinion letter, and we are under no obligation, and do not undertake, to advise the Sellers or any other person or entity either of any change of law or fact that occurs, or of any fact that comes to our attention, after the date of this opinion letter, even though such change or such fact may affect the legal analysis or a legal conclusion in this opinion letter. </li><li>This opinion letter: <ol><li>is delivered in connection with the consummation of the sale of stock pursuant to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>, may be relied upon only by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> in connection with its sale of stock pursuant to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a> and may not be relied upon by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> for any other purpose;</li><li>may not be relied on by, or furnished to, any other person or entity without our prior written consent; and</li><li>without limiting the foregoing, may not be quoted, published, or otherwise disseminated, without in each instance our prior written consent.</li></ol> </ul> Very truly yours, <table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Andrea Ang</td></tr><tr><td>(\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\")</td></tr><tr><td> _______________________</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America</td></tr.></table><hr><li>Exhibit 8.6(a) Opinion Letter\u2013Counsel to Sellers <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li><center>Quade & Quinn 75 State Street Boston, MA 02109 United States of America Email: info@quadequinn.com</center> 2016-10-01 </li><li>Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc. 1550 Bay Street San Francisco, CA 94123</li><li><table><tr><td valign=\"top\" width=\"7%\">Re:</td><td>Acquisition of Acme Inc., a corporation whose business address is 75 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u201d) by Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc., a corporation whose business address is 1550 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\u201d) pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement dated 2016-09-17 (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>\u201d)</td></tr></table></li><li>Ladies and Gentlemen:</ul> <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>We have acted as counsel for <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> (as identified and defined in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>) in connection with their execution and delivery of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>.</li><li>This opinion letter is delivered to you pursuant to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a> \u00a7 8.6(a).</li><li>Each capitalized term in this opinion letter that is not defined in this opinion letter but is defined in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a> is used herein as defined in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>.</ul> <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>In acting as counsel to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>, we have examined the following documents and instruments (collectively, the \u201c<a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Documents</a>\u201d): <ol><li>The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>;</li><li>The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Escrow_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Escrow Agreement</a>; and</li><li>The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Release.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Releases</a>. </li></ol> </li><li>In addition to the <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Documents</a>, we have examined: <ol><li>The Certificate or Articles of Incorporation of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, as in effect on the date hereof, certified by the Secretary of State of its jurisdiction of incorporation;</li><li>The other Organizational Documents of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>, certified to be true and correct by the Secretary of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>;</li><li>Certificates from the Secretary of State of the state of incorporation of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> with regard to each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>\u2019s existence and good standing;</li><li>Copies of resolutions adopted by the board of directors of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> with respect to the authorization of the execution, delivery, and performance of those <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Documents</a> to which the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> is a party and certified to be true and correct by its secretary;</li><li>Certificate of Corporate Secretary of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>, dated the date hereof, certifying as to certain factual matters (the \u201c<a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.2.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Company Certificate</a>\u201d);</li><li>Documents listed in the <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.2.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Company Certificate</a>; and</li><li>Such other documents as we have deemed appropriate in order to give the opinions expressed below.</li></ol> </ul> As to certain matters of fact relevant to the opinions in this opinion letter, we have relied on certificates of officers of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> and on factual representations made by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>. We also have relied on certificates of public officials. We have not independently established the facts or, in the case of certificates of public officials, the other statements so relied upon. <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>Based upon and subject to the foregoing and the other qualifications and limitations stated in this opinion letter, our opinions are as follows: <ol><li>Each of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> and its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiaries</a> is validly existing as a corporation and in good standing under the law of Delaware.</li><li> Each of the <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Documents</a> has been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>. The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> (a) has the corporate power to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, each <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Document</a> to which it is a party, (b) has taken all necessary corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of, and the performance of its obligations under, each <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Document</a> to which it is a party, and (c) has duly executed and delivered each <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Document</a> to which it is a party. </li><li>Neither the execution and delivery by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> of each <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Document</a> to which it is a party nor the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions by each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>: <ol type=\"a\"><li>violates any provision of the Organizational Documents of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a>;</li><li>breaches or constitutes a default (or an event that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, or results in the termination of, or accelerates the performance required by, or excuses performance by any Person of any of its obligations under, or causes the acceleration of the maturity of any debt or obligation pursuant to, or results in the creation or imposition of any lien or other security interest upon any property or assets of any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Acquired_Companies.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Acquired Company</a> under, any agreements or commitments listed in Part 3.17(a) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>;</li><li>violates any judgment, decree, or order listed in Part 3.15(b) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>; or</li><li>violates any federal law of the United States or any law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.</li></ol> </li><li>Except for requirements of the HSR Act, no consent, approval, or authorization of, or declaration, filing, or registration with, any governmental authority of the United States or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required in connection with the execution and delivery of any <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Document</a> by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> or the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> or the consummation by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> of any of the Contemplated Transactions.</li><li>Each of the <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Documents</a> is a valid and binding obligation of <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>, enforceable against <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> in accordance with its terms; provided, however, that this opinion does not cover: ", "Note to Drafter:", " identify any particular clauses in the Transaction_Documents to be excluded, such as the noncompetition provisions of \u00a7 7.1 of the Model Agreement</li><li>The authorized capital stock of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> consists of 10,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, of which 2,000,000 shares are outstanding. The Shares have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable.</li><li>Upon the delivery of certificates to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> indorsed to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> or indorsed in blank by an effective endorsement and the payment to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> being made at the Closing, and assuming <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> has no notice of an adverse claim to the Shares within the meaning of Uniform Commercial Code \u00a7 8-105, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> will acquire the Shares free of any adverse claims within the meaning of Uniform Commercial Code \u00a7 8-303. </li><li>All of the outstanding shares of capital stock of each <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiary</a> have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable. The outstanding capital stock of each of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Subsidiary.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Subsidiaries</a> is owned of record by one or more of the Acquired Companies. </li></ol> </li><li>Except as set forth in Part 3.15(a) of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>, we are not representing any of the Acquired Companies or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> in any pending litigation in which any of them is a named defendant or in any litigation that is overtly threatened in writing against any of them by a potential claimant", " that challenges the validity or enforceability of, or seeks to enjoin the performance of, the <a href=\"#AttyOpinionSeller.Examined.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction Documents</a>.</ul> <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>Our opinions are limited in all respects to the law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the federal law of the United States.</li><li>We express no opinion with respect to the law of any other jurisdiction or the law of Delaware other than the Delaware corporate statute as provided above. We express no opinion as to any matters arising under, or the effect of any of, the following: <ol><li>.....</li><li>.....</li></ol> </li><li>Our opinions above are subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, moratorium, and other similar laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors generally and to general principles of equity (including without limitation the availability of specific performance or injunctive relief and the application of concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing).</li><li>This opinion letter shall be interpreted in accordance with the Legal Opinion Principles issued by the Committee on Legal Opinions of the American Bar Association\u2019s Section of Business Law as published in 57 BUS. LAW. 75 (2002), a copy of which is attached", "..</li><li>This opinion letter: <ol><li>is delivered in connection with the consummation of the sale of stock pursuant to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>, may be relied upon only by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> in connection with its purchase of stock pursuant to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a> and may not be relied upon by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> for any other purpose;</li><li>may not be relied on by, or furnished to, any other person or entity without our prior written consent; and</li><li>without limiting the foregoing, may not be quoted, published, or otherwise disseminated, without in each instance our prior written consent.</li></ol> </ul> Very truly yours, <table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Quade & Quinn</td></tr><tr><td>(\"Sellers' Counsel\")</td></tr><tr><td>By: _______________________ Name: Quentin Quade Title: Partner</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America</td></tr.></table><hr><li>Exhibit 8.6(b) ", "EstoppelCertificates.r00t", "<hr><li>Exhibit 8.6(c) ", "Agreements.r00t", "<hr><li>Exhibit 9.4 ", "Consents.r00t", "<hr><li>Additional - Disclosure Letter <center>Solomon Shirley 332 Main Street Waltham, MA 02452 United States of America Email: solomon.shirley@amail.com Disclosure Letter</center> <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>Effective Date: 2016-10-01</li><li>Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc. 1550 Bay Street San Francisco, CA 94123 </li><li>We refer to the Stock Purchase Agreement (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>\u201d) to be entered into today between the undersigned individuals (\u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a>\u201d) and Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc. (\u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\u201d) pursuant to which <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Sellers</a> are to sell and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> is to purchase all the issued and outstanding capital stock of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> as provided in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Agreement</a>.</li><li>Terms defined in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a> are used with the same meaning in this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>.</li><li>By reference to Article 3 of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a> (using the numbering in such Article), the following is disclosed:</ul> <ol><li>Part 3.1<li>Part 3.2<li>Part 3.3<li>Part 3.6<li>Part 3.8<li>Part 3.9<li>Part 3.10<li>Part 3.11<li>Part 3.13<li>Part 3.14<li>Part 3.15<li>Part 3.16<li>Part 3.17<li>Part 3.18<li>Part 3.19<li>Part 3.20<li>Part 3.21<li>Part 3.22<li>Part 3.24<li>Part 3.26<li>Part 3.27<li>Part 4<li>Part 4.2<li>Part 11.2</ol> <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>Very truly yours,</li><li><table><tr><td><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Solomon Shirley</td></tr><tr><td>(\"Seller Representative\")</td></tr><tr><td> _______________________</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States of America</td></tr.></table></td></tr></table> </li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> acknowledges receipt of this <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Disclosure_Letter.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Disclosure Letter</a>.</li><li><table><tr><td><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc.</td></tr><tr><td>(\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\")</td></tr><tr><td>By: _______________________ Name: Abigail Altima Title: COO</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: San Francisco, California, United States of America</td></tr.></table></td></tr></table></ul> <hr><li>Additional - Confidentiality Agreement <center>Confidentiality Agreement Effective Date: 2016-09-15</center> <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc. 1550 Bay Street San Francisco, CA 94123</li><li>Attention: Abigail Altima </li><li>Ladies and Gentlemen: </li><li>In connection with your consideration of a possible negotiated transaction (\u201c<a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a>\u201d) with Acme Inc. (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u201d), we may provide information to you concerning our business, financial condition, operations, assets, and liabilities. As a condition to any such information being furnished to you or your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>, you agree to treat any such information in accordance with, and to otherwise comply with, the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement.</ul> <ol><li>Certain Defined Terms As used in this agreement, <ol type=\"a\"><li>the term \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u201d means, as to any person, such person\u2019s affiliates, and its and their directors, officers, managers, general partners, members, employees and agents, advisors (including without limitation, financial advisors, legal counsel, and accountants), and controlling persons; the term \u201caffiliate\u201d has the meaning given to that term in Rule 12b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the \u201cExchange Act\u201d); and the term \u201cperson\u201d means natural persons and all legal persons, including, without limitation, any corporation, general or limited partnership, limited liability company, trust, or other entity or company.</li><li>the term \u201c<a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a>\u201d means all information concerning the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> or its subsidiaries (whether furnished before or after the date hereof, whether prepared by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>, its <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>, or otherwise, whether or not marked as being confidential and regardless of the form of communication, including oral as well as written and electronic communications) that is furnished to you or to your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> by or on behalf of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>. The term \u201c<a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a>\u201d also includes all notes, analyses, compilations, studies, interpretations, and other documents prepared by you or your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> that contain, reflect, or are based upon, in whole or in part, the information that the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> or the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u2019s <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> furnish to you or your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>. The term \u201c<a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a>\u201d does not include information that (i) has become generally known to the public other than as a result of a disclosure by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> or the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u2019s <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>, (ii) was within your possession prior to its being furnished to you by or on behalf of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>, provided that the source of such information was not bound by a confidentiality agreement with, or other contractual, legal, or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> or any other person with respect to such information, or (iii) has become available to you on a nonconfidential basis from a source other than the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> or any of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u2019s <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> if such source was not bound by a confidentiality agreement with, or other contractual, legal, or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> or any other person with respect to such information.</li></ol> <li>Use of <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> and Confidentiality You will use the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> solely for the purpose of evaluating and negotiating the terms of a <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a>, will keep the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> strictly confidential, and will not disclose any of the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> in any manner whatsoever without the prior written consent of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>; provided, however, that you may disclose the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> to your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> who agree to use the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> solely for the purpose of evaluating and negotiating the terms of a <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a>, to keep the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> strictly confidential, and not to disclose any of the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> in any manner whatsoever without the prior written consent of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>; provided, further, that such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> are provided with a copy of this Agreement and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement to the same extent as if they were parties hereto. In any event, you will be responsible for any breach of this agreement by any of your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> and you agree, at your sole expense, to take all reasonable measures to assure that your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> do not make any prohibited or unauthorized disclosure or use (including in legal proceedings) of the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a>.<li>Nondisclosure of Transaction Except as set forth in Paragraph 4, you agree that without our prior written consent, neither you nor any of your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> will disclose to any other person the fact that the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> has been made available, the fact that discussions or negotiations concerning any <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a> are or may be taking place, or have taken place, or any of the terms, conditions, or other matters discussed with respect thereto. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you agree that neither you nor any of your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> will enter into any discussions or any agreement, understanding, or arrangement with any person regarding participation by that person or others in any <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a>.<li>Legally Compelled Disclosure If you or any of your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> is required, in the written opinion of its legal counsel who has been informed of the relevant facts, by law or the rules of any securities exchange to which you or any such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representative</a> is subject, or in any judicial, administrative, or other legal proceeding, or pursuant to subpoena, civil investigative demand, or other compulsory process, to disclose any of the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> or any <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a>, you and your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representative</a> shall provide the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> with prompt written notice of any such requirement, to the extent you and it may legally do so, so that the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy, and will consult with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> with respect to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> or you (or such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representative</a>) taking steps to resist or narrow the scope of such required disclosure. If, in the absence of a protective order or other remedy or the receipt of a waiver by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>, you or any of your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> are nonetheless, in the further written opinion of legal counsel, legally compelled to disclose <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> to any tribunal or other authority or else stand liable for contempt or suffer other censure or penalty, you (or such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representative</a>) may disclose only that portion of the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> that such counsel advises is legally required to be disclosed, provided that you (or such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representative</a>) exercise best efforts to preserve the confidentiality of the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a>, including, without limitation, by cooperating with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> to obtain an appropriate protective order or other reliable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> by such tribunal or other authority.<li>Termination of Discussions; Return of Evaluation Material <ol type=\"a\"><li>If you determine that you do not wish to proceed with a <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a>, you will promptly inform the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> of that determination. In that case, or at any time upon the request of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> for any reason, you will promptly, and in any event no later than 30 days after the request, deliver to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> or, at the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u2019s option, destroy all <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> (and all copies, extracts, or other reproductions thereof), whether in paper, electronic, or other form or media. In the event of such a determination or request, all <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> prepared by you or your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> will be destroyed within such 30-day period and no copy, extract, or other reproduction thereof will be retained, whether in paper, electronic, or other form or media.</li><li>Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may retain data or electronic records containing <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> for the purposes of backup, recovery, contingency planning, or business continuity planning so long as such data or records, to the extent not permanently deleted or overwritten in the ordinary course of business, are not accessible in the ordinary course of business and are not accessed except as required for backup, recovery, contingency planning, or business continuity purposes. If such data or records are restored or otherwise become accessible, you agree to permanently delete them.</li><li>Through an authorized supervising officer, you shall certify in writing to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> the destruction of the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a>, including that prepared by you or your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>, promptly after such destruction occurs. Notwithstanding the return or destruction of the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a>, you and your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> will continue to be bound by obligations of confidentiality and other obligations hereunder.</li></ol> <li>Privileged Information Neither party intends that the provision of any <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> will be deemed to waive or in any manner diminish any attorney-client privilege, attorney work product protection, or other privilege or protection applicable to any such <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a>. The parties acknowledge and agree that they (a) share common legal, as well as commercial, interests in all of the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a>, (b) are or may become joint defendants in legal proceedings to which such <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> relates, and (c) intend that all such privileges and protections remain intact should either party become subject to any legal proceedings to which such <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> is relevant. In furtherance of the foregoing, each party agrees not to claim or contend that the other party has waived any attorney-client privilege, attorney work product protection, or other privilege or protection by providing information pursuant to this agreement, or any subsequent definitive agreement regarding a <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a> into which the parties may enter.<li>Completeness and Accuracy of <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to determine what information we will provide or withhold, as well as the times at which we will make such information available. Neither we nor any of our <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> have made or will make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a>. You agree that none of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>, its subsidiaries, or any of their respective <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> will have any liability to you or to your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> relating to or resulting from the use of the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> or any errors therein or omissions therefrom. You also agree that you are not entitled to rely on the accuracy or completeness of any <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> and that you will be entitled to rely solely on such representations or warranties regarding the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> or the subject matter thereof as may be made in any definitive agreement relating to a <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a>, when, as, and if entered into by the parties, and subject to such limitations and restrictions as may be specified therein.<li>Effect of Agreement No agreement providing for any <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a> currently exists and none will be deemed to exist between the parties unless and until a definitive written agreement with respect to a <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a> is negotiated, executed, and delivered with the intention of legally binding the parties and any other necessary parties. The parties agree that, unless and until a definitive agreement between them with respect to a <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a> has been executed and delivered by them and any such other parties with the intention of being legally bound, neither party nor any of their respective affiliates will be under any obligation of any kind with respect to a <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a>, including any obligation to commence or continue negotiations, by virtue of this agreement or any other written or oral expression with respect to such a <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a> by the parties or any of their <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>.<li>Designated Contact Person All communications regarding any <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a>, requests for additional information, requests for facility tours or management meetings, and discussions or questions regarding procedures will be directed exclusively to Andreas Andros, and neither you nor any of your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> will initiate or cause to be initiated any communication with any director, officer, or employee of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> or its subsidiaries, or their <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a>, other than Andreas Andros, concerning the <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a> (including any requests to obtain or discuss any <a href=\"#NDA.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Evaluation Material</a>) or any <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a>.<li>Nonsolicitation You agree that, for a period of three years from the date hereof, neither you nor any of your affiliates will, directly or indirectly, solicit or hire for employment any person who is currently, or at any time during the period commencing on the date hereof through the date you inform the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> that you do not wish to proceed with a <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a> becomes, an officer or employee of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> or any of its subsidiaries.<li>Remedies You acknowledge and agree that money damages would not be a sufficient remedy for breach of this agreement by you or any of your <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Representative.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Representatives</a> and that the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> will be entitled to equitable relief, including injunctions and specific performance, as a remedy for any such breach without the necessity of posting any bond or other security and without proof of irreparable harm or of any actual damages. Such remedies will nonetheless not be deemed to be the exclusive remedies for a breach of this agreement and will be in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity.<li>Miscellaneous <ol><li>Entire Agreement This agreement supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to its subject matter and constitutes a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter.<li>Modification This agreement may only be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified by a writing executed by the parties.<li>Governing Law All matters relating to or arising out of this agreement or any <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a> and the rights of the parties (sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise) will be governed by and construed and interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflicts of laws principles that would require the application of any other law.<li>Jurisdiction; Service of Process Any proceeding arising out of or relating to this agreement or any <a href=\"#NDA.0.5.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transaction</a> shall be brought in the Superior Courts of Massachusetts sitting in Suffolk County, or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Massachusetts, and each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such proceeding, waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to venue or to convenience of forum, agrees that all claims in respect of such proceeding shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and agrees not to bring any proceeding arising out of or relating to this agreement in any other court. Each party acknowledges and agrees that this Paragraph 12(d) constitutes a voluntary and bargained-for agreement between the parties. Process in any proceeding referred to in the first sentence of this paragraph may be served on any party anywhere in the world.<li>No Waiver Neither any failure nor any delay by any party in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this agreement will operate as a waiver of such right, power, or privilege, and no single or partial exercise of any such right, power, or privilege will preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power, or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, (i) no claim or right arising out of this agreement can be waived by a party, in whole or in part, unless made in a writing signed by such party; (ii) a waiver given by a party will only be applicable to the specific instance for which it is given; and (iii) no notice to or demand on a party will (A) waive or otherwise affect any obligation of that party or (B) affect the right of the party giving such notice or demand to take further action without notice or demand as provided in this agreement or the documents referred to in this agreement.<li>Severability If any provision of this agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.<li>Counterparts/Electronic Signatures This agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement and will be effective when counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties. A manual signature whose image shall have been transmitted electronically will constitute an original signature for all purposes. The delivery of copies of this agreement, including executed signature pages, by electronic transmission will constitute effective delivery of this agreement for all purposes.</ol></ol> <ul class=\"paras\" type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0; \" ><li>Please confirm your agreement with the foregoing by signing and returning one copy of this letter to the undersigned, whereupon this letter will become a binding agreement between you and us. </li><li> Very truly yours,</li><li><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Acme Inc.</td></tr><tr><td>(\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\")</td></tr><tr><td>By: _______________________ Name: Abigail Altima Title: President</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America</td></tr.></table> </li><li>Accepted and agreed as of the date first written above.\t</li><li><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc.</td></tr><tr><td>(\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\")</td></tr><tr><td>By: _______________________ Name: Abigail Altima Title: COO</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: San Francisco, California, United States of America</td></tr.></table></ul> <hr><li>Additional - Transition Services Agreement GUID: 1qAZ2wSX<center><h4>Transition Services Agreement</h4>Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc. Alison Andrews Dated: 2016-10-01</center><ul type=\"none\" style=\"padding-left: 0\"> This Transition Services Agreement (\u201c<a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>\u201d) is made as of 2016-10-01 by Alison Andrews, an individual, whose address is 1 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142, United States of America (\u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>\u201d), and Acme Inc., a corporation whose business address is 75 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u201d). This is the Transition Services Agreement referred to in the Stock Purchase Agreement (the \u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>\u201d), dated 2016-09-17, between <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> and Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc., a corporation whose business address is 1550 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 (\u201c<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\u201d). Capitalized terms used in this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> without definition have the respective meanings given to them in the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Purchase_Agreement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Purchase Agreement</a>. Recitals <ul type=\"none\"><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> has this date sold to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a> all the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Shares.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Shares</a> of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> has agreed to provide certain transition services to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> on the terms and conditions set forth in this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>.</li></ul> The parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows: <ol><li>Transitions Services <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall provide the services described below (the \u201c<a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a>\u201d) to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> during the term of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>: <ol type=\"a\"><li>Seller Services On the terms and subject to the conditions of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall provide the services to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> listed on Schedule A (\u201c<a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller Services</a>\u201d), in substantially the same scope, nature, and manner as was provided to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> immediately prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, and for the compensation set forth opposite each of such <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller Services</a> on Schedule A.</li><li>Third-Party Services On the terms and subject to the conditions of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the services listed on Schedule B to be provided to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> (\u201c<a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Services</a>\u201d), in substantially the same scope, nature, and manner as was provided to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> immediately prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a> by the providers that provided such services to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> immediately prior to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Closing_Date.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Closing Date</a>, and for the compensation set forth opposite each of such <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Services</a> on Schedule B. The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> acknowledges that the provision of <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Services</a> may require the consent of the relevant providers. If <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> is unable to obtain such consent with respect to a particular <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Service</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> and the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> will use commercially reasonable efforts to arrange for an alternative person or an alternative methodology to provide the <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Service</a>.</li><li>Other Services During the term of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall provide to the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> any other transition services not referenced in subparagraph (a) or (b) above consistent with the types of services discussed herein and at levels consistent with the past operation of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> and reasonably requested by the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> in writing with reasonably sufficient detail as to the services requested. Any fee to be charged by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> for any services provided pursuant to this Paragraph 2(c) shall be equal to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>\u2019s actual cost to provide such <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a>, including allocable overhead and <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>\u2019s reasonable out-of-pocket expenses consistent with past practice (\u201c<a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.4.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller's Costs</a>\u201d). At the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u2019s request, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall furnish the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> with reasonable supporting documentation evidencing <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.4.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller's Costs</a> hereunder.</li><li>Pricing The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> shall pay the respective amounts listed on Schedule A, Schedule B, and <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.4.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller's Costs</a> for the <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a>. <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall invoice the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> monthly for services rendered through the end of each month. The <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> shall pay all invoices in full within 30 days of receipt thereof.</li></ol> </li><li>Standard of Performance For <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.1.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller Services</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> will perform such <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a> in a timely, competent, and workmanlike manner and in a nature and at levels consistent with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u2019s past conduct of its business. For <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.2.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Third-Party Services</a>, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall use commercial reasonably efforts to ensure that such services are provided by such third parties in a timely, competent, and workmanlike manner and in a nature and at levels consistent with the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u2019s past conduct of its business.</li><li>Term and Termination <ol type=\"a\"><li>The term of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> shall commence on the date of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> and continue until all <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a> are completed, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Paragraph 4.</li><li><a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall provide or cause to be provided the <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a> for the duration specified on Schedules A or B, as the case may be, except that the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> may direct <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> to discontinue any one or more <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a> at any time without cause upon 10 days\u2019 written notice, whereupon <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall discontinue or cause to be discontinued the <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a> for which such notice is given. Such discontinuance shall not extinguish the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>\u2019s obligation for payment of <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a> actually rendered under this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> and, subject to Paragraph 4(a), this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> shall continue in full force and effect with respect to any <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a> not discontinued.</li><li>If either party hereto becomes bankrupt or insolvent, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or if a receiver is appointed to take charge of its property and such proceeding is not vacated or terminated within 30 days after its commencement or institution, the other may immediately terminate this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> by written notice. Any such termination shall be without prejudice to accrued rights of the terminating party, and to other rights and remedies for default.</li></ol> </li><li>Miscellaneous <ol type=\"a\"><li>Force Majeure Neither party shall be liable in any manner for failure or delay of performance of all or part of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> (other than the payment of money), directly or indirectly, owing to acts of God, applicable orders or restrictions by a governmental authority, strikes or other labor disturbances, riots, embargoes, power failures, telecommunication line failures, revolutions, wars, fires, floods, or any other causes or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of either party, whether similar or dissimilar to those listed above. The affected party, however, in the case of such delay or failure, shall give prompt notice to the other party and shall exert commercially reasonable efforts to remove the causes or circumstances of nonperformance with reasonable dispatch.</li><li>Sales Taxes Any sales, use, transaction, excise, or similar tax imposed on or measured by the rendering of the <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a> shall be the responsibility of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>. All other taxes arising from <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a> shall be paid by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a>.</li><li>Relationship of Parties <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> shall perform the <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.1.0.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services</a> under this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> as an independent contractor and as such shall have and maintain exclusive control over all its own employees, agents, subcontractors, and operations. Neither party shall be, act as, purport to act as, or be deemed to be the other\u2019s agent, representative, employee, or servant. Nothing in this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> shall be construed or interpreted as creating an agency, partnership, co-partnership, or joint venture relationship between the parties.</li><li>Expenses Except as otherwise expressly provided for herein, each party will pay its own expenses (including brokers\u2019, finders\u2019, attorneys\u2019, and accountants\u2019 fees) in connection with the negotiation of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>, the performance of its respective obligations hereunder, and of the services contemplated by this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>.</li><li>Entire Agreement This <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> (including the schedules hereto) supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to its subject matter and constitutes a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter.</li><li>Modification This <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> may only be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified by a writing executed by the parties.</li><li>Assignments and Successors Neither party may assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> without the prior consent of the other party. Any purported assignment of rights or delegation of obligations in violation of this Paragraph 4(g) will be void. Subject to the foregoing, this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> will apply to, be binding in all respects upon, and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns of the parties.</li><li>Third-Party Benefit Other than the parties, no <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> will have any legal or equitable right, remedy, or claim under or with respect to this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>.</li><li>Governing Law All matters relating to or arising out of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> and the rights of the parties (whether sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise) will be governed by and construed and interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflicts of laws principles that would require the application of any other law.</li><li>Jurisdiction and Venue Except as otherwise provided in this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>, any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> arising out of or relating to this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> shall be brought in the Superior Courts of Massachusetts sitting in Suffolk County, or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Massachusetts, and each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a>, waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to venue or to convenience of forum, agrees that all claims in respect of such <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and agrees not to bring any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> arising out of or relating to this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> in any other court. Each party acknowledges and agrees that this Paragraph 4(j) constitutes a voluntary and bargained- for agreement between the parties. Process in any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Proceeding.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Proceeding</a> referred to in the first sentence of this Paragraph 4(j) may be served on any party anywhere in the world. Any party may make service on any other party by sending or delivering a copy of the process to the party to be served at the address and in the manner provided for the giving of notices in Paragraph 4(n). Nothing in this Paragraph 4(j) will affect the right of any party to serve legal process in any other manner permitted by law or at equity.</li><li>Waiver of Jury Trial EACH PARTY, KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY, WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.</li><li>Enforcement of Agreement <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> acknowledges and agrees that the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> would be irreparably harmed if any of the provisions of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and that any <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breach</a> of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> by <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> could not be adequately compensated in all cases by monetary damages alone. Accordingly, <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Seller(s).Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Seller</a> agrees that, in addition to any other right or remedy to which the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> may be entitled at law or in equity, the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a> shall be entitled to enforce any provision of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> by a decree of specific performance and to obtain temporary, preliminary, and permanent injunctive relief to prevent <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breaches</a> or threatened <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Breach.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Breaches</a> of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>, without posting any bond or giving any other undertaking.</li><li>No Waiver Neither any failure nor any delay by any party in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> will operate as a waiver of such right, power, or privilege, and no single or partial exercise of any such right, power, or privilege will preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power, or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Legal_Requirement.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Legal Requirements</a>, (i) no claim or right arising out of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> can be waived by a party, in whole or in part, unless made in a writing signed by such party; (ii) a waiver given by a party will only be applicable to the specific instance for which it is given; and (iii) no notice to or demand on a party will (A) waive or otherwise affect any obligation of that party or (B) affect the right of the party giving such notice or demand to take further action without notice or demand as provided in this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>.</li><li>Notices All notices and other communications required or permitted by this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> will be in writing and will be effective, and any applicable time period shall commence when (i) delivered to the following address by hand or by a nationally recognized overnight courier service (costs prepaid) addressed to the following address or (ii) transmitted electronically to the following facsimile numbers or e-mail addresses, in each case marked to the attention of the <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> (by name or title) designated below (or to such other address, facsimile number, e-mail address, or <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Person.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Person</a> as a party may designate by notice to the other parties): <ul type=\"none\"><li>Notices to Seller 1: Alison Andrews 1 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142 Attention: Ms. Andrews, Urgent!</li><li>Notices to <a href=\"#SPA.Def.Company.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Company</a>: Acme Inc. 75 State Street Boston, MA 02109 Attention: Andreas Andros, Corporate Secretary</ul> </li><li>Severability If any provision of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.</li><li>Time of Essence With regard to all dates and time periods set forth or referred to in this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>, time is of the essence.</li><li>Counterparts/Electronic Signatures This <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same Agreement, and will be effective when counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties. A manual signature on this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>, which image shall have been transmitted electronically, will constitute an original signature for all purposes. The delivery of copies of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a>, including executed signature pages where required, by electronic transmission will constitute effective delivery of this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> for all purposes.</li></ol> </li></ol> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this <a href=\"#TransitionAgt.This.sec\" class=\"definedterm\">Transition Services Agreement</a> as of the date first written above. <table><tr><td valign=\"top\" width=\"300px\"><hr><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Safe Hands Facilitated Transactions, Inc.</td></tr><tr><td>(\"<a href=\"#SPA.Def.Buyer.Def\" class=\"definedterm\">Buyer</a>\")</td></tr><tr><td>By: _______________________ Name: Abigail Altima Title: COO</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: San Francisco, California, United States of America</td></tr.></table></td><td width=\"100px\"></td><td valign=\"top\" width=\"300px\"><hr><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:300px\"><tr><td>Alison Andrews</td></tr><tr><td>(\"Seller 1\")</td></tr><tr><td> _______________________</td></tr><tr><td>Date: ____________________ Signed at: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America</td></tr.></table></td></tr></table> <hr><hr>Annexes<ol><li>Schedule A ", "Schedule.A.Sec", "<li>Schedule B ", "Schedule.B.Sec", "</ol></ol>" ,
 
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