Common use of Excepted Information Clause in Contracts

Excepted Information. The provisions of this Section shall not preclude Old Kent or CFSB, or their respective sub- sidiaries, from using or disclosing information that is readily ascer- tainable from public information or trade sources, known by it before the commencement of discussions between the parties or subsequently developed by it or its subsidiaries independent of any investigation under this Plan of Merger, received from any other person who is not affiliated with a party and who is not under any obligation to keep such information confidential, or reasonably required to be included in any filing or application required by any governmental or regula- tory agency.