Common use of NAMES; PRIOR ACQUISITIONS Clause in Contracts

NAMES; PRIOR ACQUISITIONS. At the time of the Merger Document Execution Date and the Merger Closing Date, NEC has only conducted business as North Electric Company, Inc. NEC has not changed its name or used any assumed or fictitious name, or been the surviving entity in a merger, acquired any business or changed its principal place of business or chief executive office since its incorporation.