Cooperation with Litigation During and following the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company (regardless of the reason for Executive’s termination of employment with the Company and which party initiates the termination of employment with the Company), except as required by law, Executive agrees to cooperate with and make himself readily available to the Company, the Company’s General Counsel (or equivalent position within the Company) and / or its advisers, as the Company may reasonably request, to assist it in any matter regarding Company and its subsidiaries and parent companies, including giving truthful testimony in any litigation, potential litigation or any internal investigation or administrative, regulatory, judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings involving the Company over which Executive has knowledge, experience or information. Executive acknowledges that this could involve, but is not limited to, responding to or defending any regulatory or legal process, providing information in relation to any such process, preparing witness statements and giving evidence in person on behalf of the Company. The Company shall reimburse any reasonable expenses incurred by Executive as a consequence of complying with his obligations under this clause, provided that such expenses are approved in advance by the Company.
Negotiation In the event of a controversy, dispute or claim arising out of, in connection with, or in relation to the interpretation, performance, nonperformance, validity or breach of this Agreement or otherwise arising out of, or in any way related to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, including any claim based on contract, tort, statute or constitution (collectively, “Agreement Disputes”), the Party claiming such Agreement Dispute shall give written notice to the other Party setting forth the Agreement Dispute and a brief description thereof (a “Dispute Notice”) pursuant to the terms of the notice provisions of Section 7.1 hereof. Following delivery of a Dispute Notice, the general counsels of the relevant Parties and/or such other executive officer designated by the relevant Party shall negotiate for a reasonable period of time to settle such Agreement Dispute; provided that such reasonable period shall not, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing, exceed forty-five (45) calendar days from the time of receipt by a Party of a Dispute Notice; provided further, that in the event of any arbitration in accordance with Section 6.3 hereof, the relevant Parties shall not assert the defenses of statute of limitations and laches arising during the period beginning after the date of receipt of the Dispute Notice, and any contractual time period or deadline under this Agreement to which such Agreement Dispute relates occurring after the Dispute Notice is received shall not be deemed to have passed until such Agreement Dispute has been resolved.
Consultation with Experts The Administrative Agent may consult with legal counsel, independent public accountants, and other experts selected by it and shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance with the advice of such counsel, accountants or experts.
Consultation with Attorney Each Member has been advised to consult with its own attorney regarding all legal matters concerning an investment in the Company and the tax consequences of participating in the Company, and has done so, to the extent it considers necessary.
Cooperation with Company Holders will cooperate with the Company in all respects in connection with this Agreement, including, timely supplying all information reasonably requested by the Company and executing and returning all documents reasonably requested in connection with the registration and sale of the Registrable Securities.
Cooperation with Financing The Seller shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, at the Buyer’s cost, use commercially reasonable efforts to provide such cooperation (including to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its Representatives to provide such cooperation) as may be reasonably requested by the Buyer or Buyer’s prospective financing sources in connection with the arrangement of the financing for the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby (the “Financing”), including: (i) upon reasonable prior notice, making senior employees of the Seller available to (A) participate in, and assist the Buyer in the Buyer’s preparation of customary marketing materials (including providing customary authorization letters authorizing the distribution of information to prospective lenders and identifying any portion of such information that constitutes material, non-public information regarding the Seller or its subsidiaries or their respective securities) for meetings with prospective financing sources and (B) participate in and assist the Buyer in the Buyer’s preparation of customary materials for meetings with rating agencies; (ii) providing the Buyer with such information as is reasonably available and as the Buyer’s prospective financing sources may reasonably request of Buyer in connection with the Financing, except as required by Law or to preserve any privilege from disclosure; (iii) providing customary assistance to the Buyer in the Buyer’s preparation or filing of security and collateral documents necessary in connection with such Financing; (iv) requesting releases of Encumbrances and pay-off letters in accordance with the terms hereof; and (v) furnishing the Buyer and its financing sources promptly with all documentation and other information required by Governmental Authorities in connection with the Financing under applicable “know your customer” and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the Patriot Act, and in each case requested by Buyer in writing no later than ten calendar days prior to the Closing Date, provided, however, that with respect to clauses (i) through (v) above, the Seller will not be required to (a) obtain corporate approval for, execute or become bound by any agreement or document, (b) deliver any certificate or legal opinion (other than delivery of customary authorization letters and representations letters in connection with the Financing), (c) provide or do anything that would result in any material disruption to the operations or management of the Business, (d) incur any expense for which Seller is not reimbursed by Buyer or (e) take any action that conflicts with or results in any violation or breach of, or default under any applicable laws or contracts binding on the Seller or the Business.
Cooperation With Regard to Litigation Executive agrees to cooperate with the Company, during the term and thereafter (including following Executive’s termination of employment for any reason), by making himself available to testify on behalf of the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company, in any action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative, and to assist the Company, or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company, in any such action, suit, or proceeding, by providing information and meeting and consulting with the Board or its representatives or counsel, or representatives or counsel to the Company, or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company, as may be reasonably requested and after taking into account Executive’s post-termination responsibilities and obligations. The Company agrees to reimburse Executive, on an after-tax basis, for all reasonable expenses actually incurred in connection with his provision of testimony or assistance.
Negotiation of Agreement Owner and Manager are both business entities having substantial experience with the subject matter of this Agreement, and each has fully participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. Accordingly, this Agreement shall be construed without regard to the rule that ambiguities in a document are to be construed against the draftsman. No inferences shall be drawn from the fact that the final, duly executed Agreement differs in any respect from any previous draft hereof.
Negotiations From and after the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing or the termination of this Agreement, no party to this Agreement nor its officers or directors (subject to such director's fiduciary duties) nor anyone acting on behalf of any party or other persons shall, directly or indirectly, encourage, solicit, engage in discussions or negotiations with, or provide any information to, any person, firm, or other entity or group concerning any merger, sale of substantial assets, purchase or sale of shares of capital stock or similar transaction involving any party. A party shall promptly communicate to any other party any inquiries or communications concerning any such transaction which they may receive or of which they may become aware of.
Consultation with Counsel The Executive acknowledges that he has had a full and complete opportunity to consult with counsel or other advisers of his own choosing concerning the terms, enforceability and implications of this Agreement, and that the Company has not made any representations or warranties to the Executive concerning the terms, enforceability and implications of this Agreement other than as are reflected in this Agreement.
