Certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment which has been filed separately with the SEC. Contract Sales and Services Agreement Between Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Cardinal Health Contract...
EXHIBIT 10.4
* Certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential
treatment which has been filed separately with the SEC.
treatment which has been filed separately with the SEC.
Contract Sales and Services Agreement
Between
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
&
Cardinal Health Contract Sales & Services
For
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Dedicated Sales Force
May 16, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article I |
Definitions and References to Cardinal Health | Page 3 | ||
Article II |
Appointment of Cardinal Health; General Scope of Activities | Page 5 | ||
Article III |
Compensation | Page 8 | ||
Article IV |
Representations, Warranties and Covenants | Page 9 | ||
Article V |
Status of Cardinal Health and the Representatives | Page 10 | ||
Article VI |
Training | Page 11 | ||
Article VII |
Samples | Page 11 | ||
Article VIII |
Trademarks and Intellectual Property Rights | Page 12 | ||
Article IX |
Communications; Monitoring the Program | Page 12 | ||
Article X |
Insurance | Page 13 | ||
Article XI |
Adverse Reaction Reporting and Regulatory Matters | Page 14 | ||
Article XII |
Return/Recall | Page 15 | ||
Article XIV |
Term and Termination | Page 16 | ||
Article XV |
Recordkeeping; Audit Rights | Page 18 | ||
Article XVI |
Indemnification | Page 18 | ||
Article XVII |
Notice | Page 21 | ||
Article XVIII |
Miscellaneous | Page 21 | ||
Schedule 1.1(k) |
List of Products | Page 25 | ||
Schedule 1.1(0) |
Definition of Territory | Page 26 | ||
Schedule 3.1 |
Service Fees and Payment Schedule | Page 27 |
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This AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is dated as of May 16, 2006 by and between Cardinal Health PTS, LLC
(“Cardinal Health”) with a place of business at 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxx, and Cumberland
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Cumberland”), having a principal place of business at 0000 Xxxx Xxx,
Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000.
Background Information
Cumberland is a Tennessee-based company which focuses on the acquisition, marketing, and
distribution of a portfolio of niche pharmaceutical products. Cardinal Health provides medical
representatives who Detail (as hereinafter defined) pharmaceutical products for third parties.
Cumberland desires Cardinal Health to provide representatives to Detail certain products as
determined and directed by Cumberland in the geographical territory hereinafter specified,
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and Cardinal Health desires to provide
the Representatives and perform such services pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in
this Agreement.
The parties hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES TO CARDINAL HEALTH
1.1. Definitions. The following terms when used in this Agreement shall, except
where the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings:
(a) “Act” means the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, and the regulations
promulgated thereunder from time to time.
(b) “Affiliate” means any corporate or non-corporate business entity that controls, is
controlled by, or is under common control with a party to this Agreement. A corporation or
non-corporate business entity shall be regarded as in control of another corporation if it owns
or directly or indirectly controls at least forty percent (40%) of the voting stock of the other
corporation, or (i) in the absence of the ownership of at least forty percent (40%) of the voting
stock of a corporation or (ii) in the case of a non-corporate business entity, if it possesses
directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies
of such corporation or non-corporate business entity, as applicable.
(c) “Agency” means any governmental regulatory authority in the Territory responsible for
granting approvals for the sale or maintaining regulatory oversight of the Products, including,
without limitation, the FDA.
(d) “Cardinal Health” means Cardinal Health PTS, LLC and shall be deemed to include the
Representatives and Managers.
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(e) “Detail” means an interactive, face-to-face visit by a Representative
with a Target Customer or his or her legally empowered designee in the Territory, during
which the FDA-approved indicated uses, safety, effectiveness, contraindications, side
effects, warnings and other relevant characteristics of one or more of the Products (as
defined herein) are described by the Representative in a fair and balanced manner consistent
with the requirements of the Act, and using, as necessary or desirable, the Product Labeling
(as defined herein) and the Product Promotional Materials (as defined herein). “Product
Detail” means Detail of a Product between Target Customer and Representative. When used as a
verb, “Detail” or “Detailing” shall mean to engage in a Detail as defined in this Section
1.1(f).
(f) “FDA” means the United States Food and Drug Administration and any successor agency
having substantially the same functions.
(g) “Manager” means an individual hired by and retained as an employee of Cardinal
Health to oversee activities of Representatives under this Agreement, including a project
manager.
(h) “PDMA” means the Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987, as amended, and the
regulations promulgated thereunder from time to time.
(i) “Product Labeling” means all labels and other written, printed, or graphic matter
provided by Cumberland including (i) any container or wrapper utilized with a Product, or
(ii) any written material accompanying a Product, including, without limitation, Product
package inserts.
(j) “Product Promotional Materials” means all written, printed or graphic material
provided by Cumberland, including Product Labeling, intended for use by Representatives
during a Detail, including visual aids, file cards, premium items, clinical studies,
reprints, drug information updates and any other promotional support items that Cumberland
deems necessary or appropriate to conduct the Program. Product Promotional Materials shall
include FDA approved indicated uses, safety, effectiveness, contraindications, side effects,
warnings and other relevant characteristics of each of the Products.
(k) “Products” means the pharmaceutical products to be detailed by Representatives and
marketed by Cumberland as set forth on attached Schedule 1.1(k) and such other products as
may be added by Cumberland from time to time to Schedule 1.1(k) attached hereto.
(l) “Program” means the program of Detailing to be conducted by the Representatives
pursuant to this Agreement beginning as of September 5, 2006 and continuing thorugh the
remainder of the Term, as defined in Section 14.1.
(m) “Representative” and “Representatives” mean an individual or individuals hired
by and retained as an employee of Cardinal Health to conduct Detailing of Cumberland
Products only in connection with the Program.
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(n) “Target” or “Target Customer” means a physician or other specialist identified by
Cumberland.
(o) “Territory” means the geographical area specified in the attached Schedule 1.1(o).
ARTICLE II
APPOINTMENT OF CARDINAL HEALTH; GENERAL SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES
APPOINTMENT OF CARDINAL HEALTH; GENERAL SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES
2.1. Detailing. Cardinal Health shall provide twenty four (24) Representatives to
engage in Product Detail activities in the Territory. Cardinal Health shall assign
Representatives for such Target Customers, in such numbers, and in such Territories as
shall be designated by Cumberland during the term of this Agreement. Each Representative shall
make Product Details to his or her assigned Target Customers based on any reasonable
general direction given by Cumberland’s designated management team. The duties of such
Representatives shall be exclusively to Detail the Products and perform other related
activities reasonably agreed upon by Cardinal Health as deemed necessary for the establishment
and maintenance of new and existing customers of the Products in the Territories. Cumberland
shall at all times retain the right to promote the Products by whomever, wherever, and to
whomever it chooses.
2.2 Furnishing Managers. Cardinal Health shall provide two Managers to oversee
the activities of Representatives and to perform this Agreement in such numbers and for such
Territories (when relevant) as mutually agreed upon by Cardinal Health and Cumberland.
2.3. Scope of Activities. The parties shall perform the following activities as
applicable to each in connection with the Program:
(a) Cardinal Health shall have sole and exclusive authority to discipline or terminate the
employment of Representatives. Cumberland may reasonably request that a Representative or
Manager be terminated or reassigned if such Representative’s or Manager’s activities or conduct
are not adequately achieving the performance goals of the Product, or if the Representative or
Manager fails to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and Cumberland requirements for
Detailing the Product. Cardinal Health shall use its best efforts to comply with such request;
provided that such action complies with applicable laws and is in accordance with Cardinal
Health’s policies and procedures, as determined by Cardinal Health’s human resources manager. In
the event Cardinal Health determines that its policies and procedures or applicable laws
prohibit the termination or reassignment of any Representative so requested by Cumberland, it
shall notify Cumberland of such determination and submit a corrective action plan for
Cumberland’s approval.
(b) Cardinal Health shall cause each Representative to attend and successfully complete the
Training Program (as defined in Section 6.1) conducted by Cumberland for each of the Products
prior to participating in the Program. Any such Representative who shall not successfully
complete all such requirements shall be removed and replaced by another Representative who shall
comply with such requirements.
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(c) Cumberland shall provide the Representatives without cost with sufficient
quantities of the Product Promotional Materials and Product Labeling for the performance of
Detailing. Cumberland shall be solely responsible for the preparation, content, and method
of distribution of the Product Promotional Materials and the Product Labeling. In
connection with the Detailing of the Products, the Representatives shall use only the
Product Labeling and the Product Promotional Materials provided by Cumberland; and under no
circumstances shall Cardinal Health or the Representatives develop, create, or use any
other promotional material or literature for the Detailing of the Products. Cumberland
shall advise Cardinal Health immediately of any inaccuracy or incompleteness of the Product
Promotional Materials or the Product Labeling, and upon such notice Cardinal Health and the
Representatives shall immediately cease the use of any portion or all of the Product
Promotional Materials or Product Labeling so identified by Cumberland.
(d) Cardinal Health shall instruct the Representatives to limit their verbal
statements and claims regarding the Products, including efficacy and safety, to those that
are consistent with the Product Labeling and the Product Promotional Materials. The
Representatives shall not add, delete, or modify claims of efficacy or safety in the
Detailing of the Products, nor make any changes (including underlining or otherwise
highlighting any language or adding any notes thereto) in the Product Promotional
Materials. Representatives shall not make any disparaging, untrue, or misleading statements
about Cumberland or its Affiliates, employees, competitors, or competing products.
Representatives shall Detail the Products in strict adherence to all applicable laws,
regulations, and professional requirements, including, but not limited to, the Act, the
Medicare and Medicaid Anti-Kickback Statute, and the American Medical Association Gifts to
Physicians from Industry Guidelines.
(e) The Representatives shall remain under the direct authority and control of
Cardinal Health, but shall cooperate with the members of Cumberland and shall receive
advice and direction related to Detail activities on the Products from Cumberland and
Cardinal Health mutually. Cumberland shall make all decisions with respect to the overall
strategy in connection with the Detailing of the Products. Any Cumberland personnel
interacting with Cardinal Health Representatives shall not discipline the Representatives
or implement terms or conditions of employment or personnel policies and/or practices with
respect to the Representatives. Cumberland shall provide Cardinal Health with copies of all
reports, memoranda, audits and other data it develops pertaining to (i) the
Representatives, Detailing, and the Program within 30 days of the preparation of such
documents, and (ii) any negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of Representatives as
promptly as practicable.
(f) In the event Cardinal Health supplies Representatives and Managers with fleet
vehicles for their use in performing the Detailing as described in the Schedules of this
Agreement, Cumberland shall reimburse Cardinal Health for all of its out-of-pocket costs
related to using such vehicles for Detailing, including but not limited to costs related to
owning, leasing, maintaining, insuring, and/or operating such vehicles (including fuel
costs). Cumberland shall reimburse Cardinal Health for all reasonable out-of-pocket costs
and expenses (i.e., airline tickets and other travel expenses, hotel, rent-a-car,
business meals, travel meals) of
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Representatives and Managers in connection with performing services pursuant to this
Agreement. Cumberland and Cardinal Health shall establish a mutually acceptable budget for
the costs and expenses referenced in this subparagraph for each Territory.
(g) Cumberland shall provide Cardinal Health with a list of Target Customers in the
Territory and with data on prescriptions and sales in the Territory for Cardinal Health’s use
in performing this Agreement. Cumberland shall also provide Cardinal Health with other sales
and marketing information concerning the Products that Cumberland obtains or prepares during
the term of this Agreement and deems useful to Cardinal Health.
2.4. Orders for Products. Cumberland shall be solely responsible for
establishing the terms and conditions of the sale of the Products, including without
limitation, the price at which the Products will be sold, whether sales of the Products will
be subject to any discounts, the method of distribution of the Products, and whether any
credit will be granted or refused in connection with the sale or return of any Product.
Cumberland shall be exclusively responsible for accepting and filling all purchase orders for
the Products, billing and returns for the Products, and all other activities in connection
with the sale and delivery of the Products, other than Detailing. If Cardinal Health or the
Representatives receive an order for the Products, they shall immediately transmit such order
to Cumberland for further handling and communications with the submitter of the order,
including acceptance or rejection, which shall be in Cumberland’s sole discretion.
2.5. Representatives’ Activity
(a) Subject to Cumberland’s obligations and representations and warranties in this
Agreement, any negligent or wrongful act or omission on the part of the Representatives (both
individually and as a group) that occur during the term of this Agreement and that arise
during the course and within the scope of their employment with Cardinal Health pursuant to
this Agreement shall be deemed to be negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of Cardinal
Health. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any acts or omissions of the Representatives pursuant
to the exclusive direction, control or supervision of Cumberland or its employees or agents
shall not be deemed to be negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of Cardinal Health.
(b) Each party shall notify the other in writing as promptly as practicable of any such
material alleged negligent or wrongful acts or omissions on the part of the Representatives
of which it becomes aware along with a plan to remedy such acts or omissions, and Cumberland
shall provide Cardinal Health with a reasonable opportunity to remedy such acts or omissions,
and if indicated, to replace the involved Representatives.
2.6 Vacancies/Turnover. In the event of a Representative vacancy due to
resignation, reassignment or termination of a Representative, Cardinal Health shall fill any
such vacancy within a six (6) week period. Cumberland shall be responsible for paying the
Service Fees (as defined in Section 3.1 below) during such vacancy, unless such vacancy
exceeds the six (6) week period, in which event, the associated Service Fees for such vacancy
shall be suspended after the six (6) week period and shall resume once the vacancy is filled
by Cardinal Health. All recruiting and other related expenses for filling a vacancy shall
be borne by Cardinal Health;
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provided, however, that Cumberland shall be responsible for all recruiting and other
related expenses for filling any vacancy occurring pursuant to Cumberland’s request for
reassignment or termination other than a request pursuant to Section 2.5(b) or resulting from
the Representative’s failure to comply with any one or more of the provisions of Section 2.3.
In addition, if Cumberland desires to interview any candidates, Cumberland shall bear its own
cost of attending any final interview conducted by Cardinal Health or the costs of any
separate interview arranged for by Cumberland.
2.7 Management Reports. Cardinal Health or its third party designee shall provide
Cumberland with monthly reports in the form agreed between Cumberland and Cardinal Health
within fifteen (15) days after the end of each month. At the request of Cumberland, Cardinal
Health shall furnish Cumberland at reasonable times such documentation as Cumberland
reasonably requests for purposes of verifying the accuracy of any monthly report.
2.8 Project Manager. Cardinal Health shall appoint a Project Manager to serve
as a liaison between Cardinal Health, Representatives and Cumberland regarding the performance
by Cardinal Health and Cumberland of their respective obligations under this Agreement.
2.9 Non-compete. During the term hereof and until the first anniversary of the
expiration thereof, the Representatives shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or
influence or attempt to solicit or influence any Target Customer to acquire pharmaceutical
products manufactured by a competitor of Cumberland for a laxative product, an oral
rehydration solution or other Products added to Schedule 1.1(k) by Cumberland.
ARTICLE III
COMPENSATION
COMPENSATION
3.1. Amount and Time of Payment. For services hereunder, Cumberland shall pay
to Cardinal Health the fees set forth in Schedule 3.1 attached hereto and incorporated by
reference (the “Service Fees”), which shall be payable as set forth in the payment schedule
set forth therein.
3.2 Cumberland’s Hiring of Representatives. Cumberland shall not solicit,
directly or indirectly, any Representative or other employee of Cardinal Health to terminate
their employment with Cardinal Health and/or hire any such Representative or employee during
the Term of this Agreement without the prior written consent of Cardinal Health, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. At the expiration or termination of this
Agreement, Cumberland shall have the right to hire as its own employee or as an independent
contractor or agent any one or more of the Representatives or Managers (collectively, the
“Targeted Employees”). Cumberland shall have the right to negotiate with any Targeted
Employee concerning the terms on which Cumberland might hire that Targeted Employee prior to
the end of the Term only upon the prior written consent of Cardinal Health, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed. Cardinal agrees not to interfere with or restrict in any
manner Cumberland’s solicitation and hiring of the Targeted Employees and Cardinal Health will
assist Cumberland in the transition of Targeted Employees from Cardinal Health to Cumberland.
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3.3. Reimbursement of Expenses. All expenses of Cardinal Health for which
Cumberland is obligated to reimburse Cardinal Health as expressly provided in this
Agreement, including but not limited to travel expenses and vehicle expenses under Section
2.3(e), shall be paid by Cumberland within [***] days after Cardinal Health has submitted a
statement itemizing such expenses. Cardinal Health shall submit such expense statements to
Cumberland monthly.
3.4 Past Due Amounts. All amounts owing by Cumberland to Cardinal Health
pursuant to this Agreement that are not timely paid by Cumberland will bear interest at the
rate of twelve (12%) per annum from the due date. An invoice will be considered late and
begin to accrue interest if unpaid 30 days past its due date.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
4.1. By Cardinal Health. Cardinal Health represents, warrants, and covenants to
Cumberland, as of execution of this Agreement and during the term of this Agreement, as
follows:
(a) that Cardinal Health and the Representatives shall perform the Detailing in a
professional and timely manner;
(b) that Cardinal Health and the Representatives shall comply with all laws, rules and
regulations that apply to the performance of services under this Agreement, including but
not limited to the PDMA, the Medicare and Medicaid Anti-Kickback Act (42 U.S.C. §
1320a-7b(a)), the Civil False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729(a)), Sections 1128A, 1128B, and
1877 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 1320a-7a, -7b, and 1395nn), the Health Care
Fraud Act (18 U.S.C. § 1347), and the Criminal False Claims Act (18 U.S.C. § 287), as
amended from time to time, as well as similar applicable state laws; and
(c) that Cardinal Health is under no obligation to any third party that would prevent
the execution of this Agreement or interfere with its performance under this Agreement.
4.2. By Cumberland. Cumberland represents, warrants, and covenants to
Cardinal Health, as of execution of this Agreement and during the term of this Agreement,
as follows:
(a) that Cumberland is under no obligation to any third party that would prevent the
execution of this Agreement or interfere with its performance under this Agreement;
(b) that Cumberland shall comply with all laws, rules and regulations that apply to the
Products and their sale, the Program, and this Agreement, including but not limited to the
Act, the PDMA, the Medicare and Medicaid Anti-Kickback Act (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(a)), the
Civil False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729(a)), Sections 1128A, 1128B, and 1877 of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 1320a-7a, -7b, and 1395nn), the Health Care Fraud Act (18
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U.S.C. § 1347), and the Criminal False Claims Act (18 U.S.C. § 287), as amended from
time to time, as well as similar applicable state laws;
(c) that the Product Labeling and Product Promotional Materials are accurate,
complete, and in compliance with the Act and all applicable rules and regulations of the
FDA; and
(d) that to the best knowledge of Cumberland, the manufacture, sale, and distribution
of the products do not and will not during the term of this Agreement, infringe any patent
or other proprietary rights of third parties, and the Products have all necessary
governmental approvals and may be lawfully Detailed and sold by Cumberland and the
Representatives.
ARTICLE V
STATUS OF CARDINAL HEALTH AND THE REPRESENTATIVES
STATUS OF CARDINAL HEALTH AND THE REPRESENTATIVES
5.1. Cardinal Health Independent Contractor. Cardinal Health is being
retained and shall perform hereunder strictly as an independent contractor. Representatives
and Managers of Cardinal Health performing services hereunder shall not be, and shall not
be considered to be, employees of Cumberland for any purpose, and shall at all times remain
employees of Cardinal Health, subject to Section 3.3. Neither party shall have any
responsibility for the hiring, termination, compensation, benefits or other conditions of
employment of the other party’s employees, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
5.2. No Cumberland Benefits. While employees of Cardinal Health, the
Managers and Representatives are not eligible to participate in any benefits programs or
sales bonuses offered by Cumberland to its employees, or in any pension plans, profit
sharing plans, insurance plans or any other employee benefit plans offered from time to
time by Cumberland to its employees, provided that the Representatives shall be eligible to
participate in Cumberland sales contests and bonus plans if so requested by Cumberland and
approved by Cardinal Health. Cardinal Health acknowledges and agrees that Cumberland does
not, and will not, maintain or procure any worker’s compensation or unemployment
compensation insurance for or on behalf of the Managers or Representatives while they are
employees of Cardinal Health. Cardinal Health acknowledges and agrees that it shall be
solely responsible for paying all salaries, wages, benefits and other compensation which
its employees (including Representatives and Managers) may be entitled to receive in
connection with the performance of the services hereunder.
5.3 Sales, Use and Excise Taxes. If any state or local government or other
taxing authority determines that sales, use or excise Taxes (“Taxes”) are applicable to
Cardinal Health’s services performed hereunder, Cardinal Health shall promptly accrue and
Cumberland shall pay such Taxes on behalf of Cardinal Health to the appropriate taxing
authorities. In addition, Cumberland shall be responsible for the payment of any applicable
Taxes related to Cumberland’s supply to Cardinal Health of Product Promotional Materials
and Product Samples.
5.4. No Joint Venture. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
construed as creating a joint venture or, except as otherwise provided herein, as granting
to either party the
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authority to bind or contract any obligations in the name of or on the account of the
other party or to make any guarantees or warranties on behalf of the other party.
ARTICLE VI
TRAINING
TRAINING
6.1. Training Programs.
(a) Cumberland shall conduct a training program for new Representatives and Managers
prior to participating in the Program, which shall include such medical and technical
information about the Products and such sales training as Cumberland, along with Cardinal
Health, deems necessary and appropriate (the “Training Program”). The Training Program
shall also include instruction on compliance with applicable laws, Company policies and
procedures, and computer training. Cardinal Health shall assist Cumberland with
the Training Program only to the extent requested by Cumberland.
(b) In order to qualify for assignment in a Territory, a Representative must
demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Products by passing Cumberland approved Product
tests at a level of proficiency agreed upon by Cumberland and Cardinal Health.
6.2. Training Materials. Cumberland shall prepare written training
materials for the Training Program and an up-to-date programmed learning unit for the
Products, to be sent to each Representative for “at home” study a minimum of five (5) days
prior to the commencement of the Training Program.
6.3. Cumberland Assistance. During the term of this Agreement,
Cumberland shall make available to Cardinal Health, free of charge, a reasonable number
of, and for a reasonable amount of time, at locations reasonably agreed by Cumberland and
Cardinal Health, Cumberland’s sales training and marketing personnel to assist Cardinal
Health’s Representatives and Managers with respect to the Training Program and additional
orientation and ongoing training for the Representatives.
ARTICLE VII
SAMPLES
SAMPLES
7.1. Provision of Samples. Cumberland shall provide samples of the Products
to the Representatives at Cumberland’s option and at its expense. Cumberland shall
determine the quantity and types of samples to be provided to the Representatives and the
method of distribution of the samples. In the event Cumberland elects to have Cardinal
Health manage the storage and distribution of samples, Cardinal Health shall pass on to
Cumberland the actual invoice costs for storage, distribution and other related costs and
use prudent business sense in costs incurred. All samples shall be stored and handled by
Cumberland and Cardinal Health in compliance with the PDMA and applicable law.
7.2 Sample Accountability. Cardinal Health shall prepare and provide to
Cumberland for approval a sample accountability program applicable to the samples
provided by
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Cumberland. After the parties agree in writing to adopt a sample accountability
program Cardinal Health shall comply with such program.
7.3. Return of Samples. Within 30 days following the termination or
expiration of this Agreement or within 30 days from the termination or removal from the
Program of a Representative (unless such Representative has been hired or retained by
Cumberland), Cardinal Health shall cause the Representatives to return to Cumberland all
unused Product samples provided to Cardinal Health or the Representatives by Cumberland.
Cumberland shall pay or reimburse Cardinal Health for all out-of-pocket costs and expenses
in connection with the storage and shipment of returned samples.
ARTICLE VIII
TRADEMARKS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
TRADEMARKS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
The Products shall be Detailed by Cardinal Health’s Representatives under trademarks
owned or licensed by Cumberland or an Affiliate of Cumberland. This Agreement does not
constitute a grant to Cardinal Health of any property right or interest in the Products or
any trademarks which Cumberland or an Affiliate of Cumberland uses with respect to the
Products or to the name or business style of Cumberland. Cardinal Health and the
Representatives shall use the Product Promotional Materials only for the purposes of this
Agreement, and all copyright and other intellectual property rights in the Product
Promotional Materials shall remain with Cumberland.
ARTICLE IX
COMMUNICATIONS; MONITORING THE PROGRAM
COMMUNICATIONS; MONITORING THE PROGRAM
9.1. Communications from Third Parties. Cardinal Health and its
Representatives shall advise Cumberland promptly of all comments, statements, requests and
inquiries of the medical profession or any other third parties relating to the Products
that are not addressed by either Product Labeling or the Product Promotional Materials, of
which Cardinal Health becomes aware. All responses to such communications to the medical
profession or such other third parties shall be handled solely by Cumberland. Cardinal
Health shall provide reasonable assistance to Cumberland to the extent requested by
Cumberland, and at Cumberland’s cost and expense, to fully respond to such communications.
9.2. Government Agencies. All communications with government agencies,
including the FDA, concerning the Products shall be the sole responsibility of Cumberland.
Cardinal Health shall assist Cumberland with respect to such communications with
government agencies to the extent requested by Cumberland, and at Cumberland’s cost
and expense. Cardinal Health shall provide Cumberland with any documents or information
reasonably requested by Cumberland for purposes of responding to any communications with
government agencies within 72 hours of Cumberland’s request.
9.3. Cumberland Communications. In addition to Detailing, Cardinal Health shall assist
Cumberland with respect to customer communications (as reasonably requested by Cumberland and at
Cumberland’s cost and expense) within the Territory and shall regularly
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advise Cumberland of market, economic, regulatory and other developments of which Cardinal
Health may become aware which may affect the sale of the Products in the Territory.
9.4. Review of Results. The parties shall meet periodically, but at least once per
calendar quarter, to review and discuss the actual results compared to the marketing plans for
Detailing of the Products. Cumberland shall regularly and promptly share with Cardinal Health
all reports, audits and other data it develops relative to the Program.
ARTICLE X
INSURANCE
INSURANCE
10.1 Cardinal Health Insurance.
| (a) | During the Term of this Agreement, Cardinal Health shall obtain and maintain the following insurance with limits not less than those specified below: |
| i. | Commercial General Liability Insurance with a limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. | ||
| ii. | Worker’s Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance with statutory limits for Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident. | ||
| iii. | Automobile Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000. | ||
| iv. | Products Liability Insurance with a limit of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence. |
(b) Cardinal Health may self-insure any or a portion of the required insurance.
In the event that any of the required policies of insurance are written on a claims
made basis, then such policies shall be maintained during the entire term of this
Agreement and for a period of not less than five (5) years following the
termination or expiration of this Agreement.
(c) Cardinal Health shall waive subrogation rights against Cumberland for
workers’ compensation benefits and shall obtain a waiver from any insurance
carriers with which Cardinal Health carries workers’ compensation insurance
releasing their subrogation rights against Cumberland.
(d) Each insurance policy which is required under this Section shall be
obtained from an insurance carrier with an A.M. Best rating of at least A- VII.
10.2 Cumberland Insurance.
| (a) | During the Term of this Agreement, Cumberland shall obtain and maintain the following insurance with limits not less than those specified below. |
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| i. | Commercial General Liability Insurance with a limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. | ||
| ii. | Products Liability Insurance with a limit of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence. | ||
| iii. | Worker’s Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance with statutory limits for Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident. |
(b) Cumberland may self-insure any or a portion of the required insurance. In
the event that any of the required policies of insurance are written on a
claims made basis, then such policy(ies) shall be maintained during the
entire period of this Agreement and for a period of not less than five (5)
years following the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
(c) Cumberland shall waive subrogation rights against Cardinal Health for
workers’ compensation benefits and shall obtain a waiver from any insurance
carriers with which Cumberland carries workers’ compensation insurance
releasing their subrogation rights against Cardinal Health.
(d) Each insurance policy which is required under this Section shall be
obtained from an insurance carrier with an A.M. Best rating of at least A-
VII.
ARTICLE XI
ADVERSE REACTION REPORTING AND REGULATORY MATTERS
11.1. Immediate Notification. Cardinal Health and Cumberland agree to notify the
other party as soon as reasonably practicable of any information that each may obtain or
learn concerning any Product or package complaint or any serious unexpected side effect,
injury, toxicity, or sensitivity reaction or any unexpected incidence of severity thereof
associated with the clinical uses, studies, investigations, tests and marketing of the
Products, whether or not determined to be attributable to the Products. “Serious” as used in
this Section 11.1 refers to an experience which results in death, permanent or substantial
disability, in-patient hospitalization, prolongation of existing in-patient hospitalization,
a congenital anomaly or cancer, or a result of an overdose or life threatening condition.
“Unexpected” as used in this Section 11.1 refers to (i) conditions or developments not
previously submitted to governmental Agencies or encountered during clinical studies of the
Products and not reflected in the Product Promotional Materials or the Product Labeling, or
(ii) conditions or developments occurring with greater frequency, severity, or specificity
than shown by information previously submitted to governmental Agencies or encountered
during clinical studies of the Products and not reflected in the Product Promotional
Materials or the Product Labeling. Each party shall also notify the other in a timely manner
of any other adverse experience, i.e., any unfavorable and unintended change in the
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structure (signs), function (symptoms) or chemistry (laboratory data) of the body
temporally associated with the use of the Products, whether or not considered related
thereto.
11.2. Threatened Agency Action. Cardinal Health and Cumberland shall each
immediately notify the other party of any information that each may obtain or learn
regarding any threatened or pending action by an Agency which may affect the Products.
Cardinal Health shall, at the request of Cumberland and at the cost and expense of
Cumberland, cooperate with Cumberland in formulating a procedure for taking appropriate
action in response to such information. Unless compelled by law, Cardinal Health shall not
respond to an Agency without the prior written consent of Cumberland.
11.3. Training. Cardinal Health and Cumberland shall develop appropriate
instructions in the Training Program for Representatives as to handling of information
received or obtained subject to Sections 11.1 and 11.2.
ARTICLE XII
RETURN/RECALL
12.1. Returned Products.
(a) Cumberland shall be responsible for handling all returned Products, including
shipment and compensation or credit for the returned Products. Any Products inadvertently
returned to Cardinal Health shall be shipped to Cumberland or at its direction, in
compliance with Cumberland’s returned goods policy, and Cardinal Health shall advise the
customer who made the return that the Products have been returned to Cumberland. Cumberland
shall reimburse Cardinal Health’s out-of-pocket shipping costs arising from its handling of
such returned Products within 30 days of delivery to Cumberland of Cardinal Health’s
statement for such costs. Upon request Cardinal Health shall provide Cumberland with
documentation relating to such costs.
(b) At Cumberland’s request, Cardinal Health shall assist Cumberland in obtaining and
receiving any Products that have been recalled, and any costs incurred by Cardinal Health,
agreed upon in advance by Cumberland, with respect to participating in any such recall shall
be reimbursed by Cumberland within 30 days of delivery to Cumberland of Cardinal Health’s
statement for such costs.
ARTICLE XIII
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
13.1 Mutual Obligation. Cardinal Health and Cumberland agree that they will not
disclose the other party’s Confidential Information (defined below) to any third party
without the prior written consent of the other party except as required by law, regulation or
court or administrative order; provided, however, that prior to making any such legally
required disclosure, the party making such disclosure shall give the other party as much
prior notice of the requirement for and contents of such disclosure as is practicable under
the circumstances. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party may disclose the other party’s
Confidential Information to any of its Affiliates that (A) need to know such
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Confidential Information for the purpose of performing under this Agreement, (B) are
advised of the contents of this Article, and (C) agree to be bound by the terms of this
Article.
13.2 Definition. As used in this Agreement, the term “Confidential Information”
includes all such information furnished by Cardinal Health or Cumberland, or any of their
respective representatives or Affiliates, to the other or its representatives or Affiliates,
whether furnished before, on or after the date of this Agreement and furnished in any form,
including but not limited to written, verbal, visual, electronic or in any other media or
manner. Confidential Information includes all proprietary technologies, know-how, trade
secrets, discoveries, inventions and any other Intellectual Property (whether or not
patented), analyses, compilations, business or technical information and other materials
prepared by either party, or any of their respective representatives, containing or based in
whole or in part on any such information furnished by the other party or its representatives.
Confidential Information also includes the existence of this Agreement and its terms.
13.3 Exclusions. Notwithstanding Section 13.2, Confidential Information does not
include information that (A) is or becomes generally available to the public or within the
industry to which such information relates other than as a result of a breach of this
Agreement, or (B) is already known by the receiving party at the time of disclosure as
evidenced by the receiving party’s written records, or (C) becomes available to the
receiving party on a non-confidential basis from a source that is entitled to disclose it on
a non-confidential basis, or (D) was or is independently developed by or for the receiving
party without reference to the Confidential Information, as evidenced by the receiving
party’s written records.
13.4 No Implied License. The receiving party will obtain no right of any kind or
license under any patent application or patent by reason of this Agreement. All Confidential
Information will remain the sole property of the party disclosing such information or data.
13.5 Return of Confidential Information. Upon written request or termination of this
Agreement, the receiving party shall promptly return within thirty (30) days all such
information, including any copies thereof, and cease its use or, at the request of the
disclosing party, shall promptly destroy the same and certify such destruction to the
disclosing party; except for a single copy thereof, which may be retained for the sole
purpose of determining the scope of the obligations incurred under this Agreement.
13.6 Survival. The obligations of this Article 13 will terminate five (5) years from
the expiration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XIV
TERM AND TERMINATION
14.1. Term. This Agreement shall take effect as of September 5, 2006 and shall
continue in effect until August 30, 2008 (the “Initial Term”), unless terminated earlier
as set forth herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Cumberland may, at its option
upon written notice to Cardinal Health at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of
the Initial Term, and with the written consent of Cardinal Health, extend the Initial
Term for one additional year (the “Renewal Term”). If Cumberland desires to exercise the
Renewal Term, parties shall negotiate in good faith provisions of Section 3.1 regarding
Service Fees. References in this Agreement to the term of this Agreement include both the
Initial Term and the Renewal Term, if applicable.
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14.2. Bankruptcy: Insolvency. Either party may terminate this Agreement
upon notice to the other upon the occurrence of: (a) the entry of a decree or order for
relief by a court of proper jurisdiction in an involuntary case of the other party under the
Federal Bankruptcy Code, as now constituted or hereafter amended, or any other applicable
federal or state insolvency or other similar laws, and the continuance of any such decree or
order in effect for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days; or (b) the filing by the other
party of a petition for relief under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, as now constituted or
hereafter amended, or any other applicable federal or state insolvency or similar laws.
14.3 Termination For Breach. Subject to Section 3.2 and other continuing
obligations, either party may terminate this Agreement (i) in the event of a material breach
of the other party’s obligations under this Agreement, provided that such breach has not
been cured within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from the non-breaching party.
14.4 Termination Due To Regulatory And Other Problems. If the Product is not
being marketed due to regulatory problems, court or administrative proceedings, product
liability claims, recalls, raw materials shortages, or similar factors beyond the control of
Cumberland, then, subject to Section 3.2, either party may terminate this Agreement upon
thirty (30) days written notice to the other.
14.5 Termination Due To Assignment or Change in Control. In the event of a
Change of Control (defined herein), the party that has had a Change In Control (the
“Affected Party”) shall give written notice to the other party (the “Non-Affected Party”)
within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of such Change In Control. If the Change In
Control involves a material and direct competitor of the Non-Affected Party, the
Non-Affected Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the Affected Party
within 60 days after receipt of the Notice of a Change In Control . If the Change In Control
does not involve a material and direct competitor of the Non-Affected Party, this
Agreement may not be terminated by the Non-Affected Party. For purposes of this Section,
“Change In Control” includes a purchase, assignment or transfer of a controlling interest
in the Affected Party or substantially all of its business and assets and any merger or
consolidation involving the Affected Party or any Affiliate of the Affected Party that
requires a vote of the stockholders of the Ultimate Parent of the Affected Party. “Ultimate
Parent” for Cardinal Health is Cardinal Health, Inc. and the Ultimate Parent for Cumberland
is its stockholders.
14.6. Termination: Phase Out. In the event that this Agreement is terminated
pursuant to Sections 14.2 through 14.5, and at Cumberland’s request, the parties shall
discuss in good faith an appropriate phase-out of Cardinal Health’s Detailing activities.
14.7 Termination: Written Notice. Cumberland may terminate the Agreement, with
or without cause, upon 60 days prior written notice.
14.8. Termination: Continuing Rights. The termination or expiration of this Agreement
shall not affect Cumberland’s obligation to reimburse or pay Cardinal Health any amount then
due and owing under this Agreement. Further, the termination or expiration of this
Agreement
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shall not affect any rights or obligations of any party under this Agreement which are
intended by the parties to survive such termination. The Service Fee paid by Cumberland
for the month in which this Agreement is terminated shall be prorated based on the number of
days in that month, and Cardinal Health shall refund any overpayment to Cumberland.
14.9 Termination: Return of Materials. Within sixty (60) days following the
termination or expiration of this Agreement, Cardinal Health shall return to Cumberland all
Confidential Information, Product Promotional Materials, marketing plans, forms, territory
lists, reports and any and all other tangible items provided to Cardinal Health by Cumberland.
ARTICLE XV
RECORDKEEPING; AUDIT RIGHTS
RECORDKEEPING; AUDIT RIGHTS
15.1. Cardinal Health Record Keeping: Inspection by Cumberland. Cardinal Health
shall keep accurate records in sufficient detail as to costs and expenses for which Cumberland must reimburse Cardinal Health under this Agreement. Upon Cumberland’s reasonable
request made during or within one (1) year after the term of this Agreement, and at
Cumberland’s expense, Cardinal Health shall permit Cumberland’s designated employees or
agents to have access during ordinary business hours to records of such costs and expenses in
order to verify the accuracy of amounts reimbursed by Cumberland to Cardinal Health. Cumberland
and its designated employees or agents shall maintain in confidence all such cost and expense
records of Cardinal Health.
ARTICLE XVI
INDEMNIFICATION
INDEMNIFICATION
16.1 Definitions. As used in this Article 16 and this Agreement, “Damages” shall
mean all liabilities, damages, assessments, levies, losses, fines, penalties, costs,
and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’, accountants’,
investigators’, and experts’ fees and expenses, sustained or incurred as a result of any
claims, suits, liabilities, or actions by any third party.
16.2. Indemnification by Cardinal Health. Except to the extent that any of the
following Damages arises from the negligence or willful misconduct of Cumberland or breach
of this Agreement by Cumberland, Cardinal Health shall indemnify and hold Cumberland, its
Affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents harmless from and against any and all
Damages arising directly or indirectly from:
(a) Cardinal Health’s breach of or failure to comply with any of its obligations
under this Agreement;
(b) any inaccuracy in or breach or failure of any representation, warranty, or
covenant made by Cardinal Health in this Agreement;
(c) any negligent or wrongful act or omission on the part of Cardinal Health or
its employees or agents;
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(d) Cardinal Health’s violation of or failure to comply with all applicable laws
relating to the promotion, distribution and sale of the Products, including but not limited
to the Act, the PDMA, the Medicare and Medicaid Anti-Kickback Act (42 U.S.C. §
1320a-7b(a)), the Civil False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729(a)), Sections 1128A,
1128B, and 1877 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 1320a-7a, -7b, and 1395nn),
the Health Care Fraud Act (18 U.S.C. § 1347), and the Criminal False Claims Act
(18 U.S.C. § 287), as amended from time to time, as well as similar applicable
state laws;
(e) Detailing of the Products, except to the extent such Damages arise from a negligent or
wrongful act or omission of Cumberland;
(f) any federal or state claim or assessment for nonpayment or late payment by
Cardinal Health of any tax or contribution based on the status of any Representatives
as employees of Cardinal Health:; or
(g) except as limited by Section 2.3(a) or by Cumberland’s indemnification obligations, any
employment actions and/or employment related claims alleging violation of any state or federal
employment laws arising out of any action taken or omission made independently by Cardinal
Health.
16.3. Indemnification by Cumberland. Except to the extent that any of the following
Damages arise from the negligence or willful misconduct of Cardinal Health or breach of this
Agreement by Cardinal Health, Cumberland shall indemnify and hold Cardinal Health and its
Affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents harmless from and against any and all
Damages arising directly or indirectly from:
(a) Cumberland’s breach of or failure to comply with any of its obligations under this
Agreement;
(b) any inaccuracy in or breach or failure of any representation, warranty, or covenant made
by Cumberland in this Agreement;
(c) any negligent or wrongful act or omission on the part of Cumberland or its employees or
agents;
(d) Cumberland’s violation of or failure to comply with all applicable laws relating to the
manufacture, sale, distribution, possession and use of the Product, the Program and this
Agreement, including but not limited to the Act, the PDMA, the Medicare and Medicaid
Anti-Kickback Act (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(a)), the Civil.False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729(a)),
Sections 1128A, 1128B, and 1877 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 1320a-7a, -7b, and
1395nn), the Health Care Fraud Act (18 U.S.C. § 1347), and the Criminal False Claims Act (18
U.S.C. § 287), as amended from time to time, as well as similar applicable state laws;
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(e) Detailing of the Products, except to the extent such Damages arise from a
negligent or wrongful act or omission of Cardinal Health;
(f) the accuracy or completeness of the Product Labels, Product Promotional
Materials, or the Training Program;
(g) any claims or liabilities for injury to or death of persons, regardless of
when such claim or liability is asserted or incurred, resulting from or arising out
of the manufacture, use, sale, distribution, possession of the Products, or a
manufacturing design or defect of the Products, or any failure to warn or inadequacy
of warning regarding the Products;
(h) Cumberland’s failure to pay when due or to reimburse Cardinal Health for
any Taxes (as defined in Section 5.3);
(i) any negligent or wrongful acts or omissions on the part of Cumberland with
respect to Cardinal Health’s employees or Representatives or those individuals who
have made application to be Representatives of Cardinal Health;
(j) any federal or state claim or assessment for nonpayment or late payment by
Cumberland of any tax or contribution based on the status of any former
Representatives as employees or agents of Cumberland; or
(k) the use by Cardinal Health, in the performance of its duties hereunder and
as specified or directed by Cumberland, of any trademark, trade name, copyright,
patent or other rights which use actually or allegedly infringes on the rights of
any third party.
16.4. Indemnification Procedures. A party (the “Indemnitee”) which intends to
claim indemnification under this Article 16 shall promptly notify the other party (the
“lndemnitor”) in writing of any action, claim or liability in respect of which the
lndemnitee or any of its employees or agents are entitled to indemnification. The
Indemnitee shall permit, and shall cause its employees and agents to permit, the Indemnitor
at its discretion, to settle any such action, claim or liability and agrees to the complete
control of such defense or settlement by the Indemnitor; provided, however, that such
settlement or defense does not adversely affect the lndemnitee’s rights hereunder or impose
any obligations on the Indemnitee in addition to those set forth in this Agreement. The
Indemnitee, its employees, and agents, shall cooperate fully with the Indemnitor and its
legal representatives in the investigation and defense of any action, claim or liability
subject to indemnification. The Indemnitee shall have the right, but not the obligation, to
be represented by counsel of its own selection and at its own expense: in connection with
any indemnified claim.
16.5. Limitation on Cardinal Health Liability. In no event shall Cardinal
Health’s total liability under this Agreement exceed an amount equal to the total fees paid
to Cardinal Health under this Agreement.
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16.6 No Consequential Damages. Notwithstanding any provision of this
Agreement to the contrary, and except with regard to claims by third parties, neither party
shall be liable to the other for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages
(other than liability for personal injury as provided in this Article 16), including lost
profits.
ARTICLE 17
NOTICE
All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed
given: (A) when delivered personally; (B) when delivered by facsimile transmission (receipt
verified); (C) when received or refused, if mailed by registered or certified mail (return
receipt requested), postage prepaid; or (D) when delivered if sent by express courier
service,
to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be
specified by like notice; provided, that notices of a change of address shall be effective only upon receipt thereof):
| To Cumberland: | X.X. Xxxxxx, CEO | |||
| Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||
| 0000 Xxxx Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 | ||||
| Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000 | ||||
| Facsimile (000) 000-0000 | ||||
| With a copy to: | Xxxxx and Xxxxx / Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx LLP | |||
| 000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000 | ||||
| Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000 | ||||
| Attn. Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Xx. | ||||
| Facsimile (000) 000-0000 | ||||
| To Cardinal Health: | Cardinal Health PTS, LLC | |||
| 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx | ||||
| Xxxxxx, Xxxx 00000 | ||||
| Attn: Xxxxxx Xxxxx, SVP/XX | ||||
| Xxxxxxxx Health Contract Sales and Services | ||||
| Facsimile: (000) 000-0000 | ||||
| With a copy to: | Cardinal Health, Inc. | |||
| 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx | ||||
| Xxxxxx, Xxxx 00000 | ||||
| Attn: Associate General Counsel, | ||||
| Pharmaceutical Technologies and Services | ||||
| Facsimile: (000) 000-0000 |
ARTICLE 18
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
18.1 Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement, the attachments, and any
amendments thereto constitute the entire understanding between the parties and supersede
any
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contracts, agreements or understanding (oral or written) of the parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof. No term of this Agreement may be amended except upon written
agreement of both parties, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement.
18.2 Captions. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and
are not to be interpreted or construed as a substantive part of this Agreement.
18.3 Further Assurances. The parties agree to execute, acknowledge and
deliver such further instruments and to take all such other incidental acts as may be
reasonably necessary or appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Agreement.
18.4 No Waiver. Failure by either party to insist upon strict compliance
with any term of this Agreement in any one or more instances will not be deemed to be a
waiver of its rights to insist upon such strict compliance with respect to any subsequent
failure.
18.5 Severability. If any term of this Agreement is declared invalid or
unenforceable by a court or other body of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms of
this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
18.6 Independent Contractors. The relationship of the parties is that of
independent contractors, and neither party will incur any debts or make any commitments for
the other party except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement. Nothing in this
Agreement is intended to create or will be construed as creating between the parties the
relationship of joint ventures, co-partners, employer/employee or principal and agent.
18.7 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of the parties, their successors and permitted assigns. Neither party may
assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the other
party, except that either party may, without the other party’s consent, assign this
Agreement to an Affiliate or to a successor to substantially all of the business or assets
of the assigning company.
18.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under
the laws of the State of Tennessee, excluding its conflicts of law provisions. The United
Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this
Agreement.
18.9 Alternative Dispute Resolution. If any Dispute arises between the
parties, such Dispute shall be presented to the respective presidents or senior executives
of Cardinal Health and Cumberland for their consideration and resolution. If such parties
cannot reach a resolution of the Dispute, then such Dispute shall be resolved by binding
alternative dispute resolution in accordance with the then existing commercial arbitration
rules of CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution, 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000.
Arbitration shall be conducted in the jurisdiction of the defendant party.
18.10 Prevailing Party. In any dispute resolution proceeding between the
parties in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to its
reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in such proceeding.
18.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each
of which will be deemed an original but all of which together will constitute one and the
same
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instrument. Any photocopy, facsimile or electronic reproduction of the executed Agreement
shall constitute an original.
18.12 Publicity. Neither party will make any press release or other public
disclosure regarding this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby without the
other party’s express prior written consent, except as required under applicable law or by
any governmental agency, in which case the party required to make the press release or
public disclosure shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the approval of the
other party as to the form, nature and extent of the press release or public disclosure
prior to issuing the press release or making the public disclosure.
18.13 Setoff. Without limiting Cardinal Health’s rights under law or in
equity, Cardinal Health and its Affiliates, parent or related entities, collectively or
individually, may exercise a right of set-off against any and all amounts due to Cardinal
Health from Cumberland. For purposes of this Article, Cardinal Health, its Affiliates,
parent or related entities shall be deemed to be a single creditor.
18.14 Survival. The rights and obligations of the parties shall continue
under Articles 6 (Confidentiality), 7 (Intellectual Property), 9 (Indemnification), 10
(Limitations of Liability), 11 (Insurance), to the extent expressly stated therein, 13
(Notice), 14 (Miscellaneous) and Section 12.3 (Effect of Termination), notwithstanding
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
18.15 Force Majeure. Except as to payments required under this Agreement,
neither party shall be liable in damages for, nor shall this Agreement be terminable or
cancelable by reason of, any delay or default in such party’s performance hereunder if such
default or delay is caused by events beyond such party’s reasonable control including, but
not limited to, acts of God, regulation or law or other action or failure to act of any
government or agency thereof, war or insurrection, civil commotion, destruction of
production facilities or materials by earthquake, fire, flood or storm, labor disturbances,
epidemic, or failure of suppliers, public utilities or common carriers; provided however,
that the party seeking relief hereunder shall immediately notify the other party of such
cause(s) beyond such party’s reasonable control. The party that may invoke this section
shall use all reasonable endeavors to reinstate its ongoing obligations to the other. If the
cause(s) shall continue unabated for one hundred eighty (180) days, then both parties shall
meet to discuss and negotiate in good faith what modifications to this Agreement should
result from this force majeure.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly
authorized officers.
| CARDINAL HEALTH PTS, LLC | CUMBERLAND PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | |||||||
By:
|
/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx | By: | /s/ XX Xxxxxx | |||||
Name:
|
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx | Name: | XX Xxxxxx | |||||
Title:
|
SVP/GM HCSS | Title: | C.E.O. | |||||
Date:
|
5-18-06 | Date: | 5-17-06 | |||||
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Schedule 1.1(k)
List of Products
CeraLyte®
Kristalose®
Kristalose®
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Schedule 1.1(o)
Definition of Territory
Definition of Territory
The mutually agreed upon headquarter locations for the twenty four representatives are
as follows:
Atlanta, GA |
Birmingham, AL |
Boston, MA |
Charlotte, NC |
Chicago, IL |
Dallas, TX |
Dayton, OH |
Detroit, MI |
Hartford, CT |
Houston, TX |
Knoxville, TN |
Lafayette, LA |
Long Island, NY |
Manhattan, NY |
Miami, FL |
Mobile, AL |
Newark, NJ |
Philadelphia N, PA |
Philadelphia S, PA |
Cleveland, OH |
San Antonio, TX |
Tampa, FL |
Washington, DC |
Yonkers, NY |
Each Territory shall include the Target Customers identified by Cumberland and Cardinal
Health.
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Schedule 3.1
Service Fees and Payment Schedule
With respect to the Program defined herein, the following fees shall apply:
A. As compensation for the satisfactory performance by Cardinal Health of its obligations
under the Agreement, Cumberland agrees to pay Cardinal Health Service
Fees at the annual rate of three million one hundred one thousand
seven hundred eighty four dollars ($3,101,784.00). The Service Fees shall be billed in monthly installments on the last day of each month
during the term hereof. Each such installment shall be in the amount
of two hundred fifty-eight thousand four hundred eighty-two dollars
($258,482.00) or pro rata portion
thereof in the event of early termination. The payment schedule for the term is as follows:
| Invoice Date | Payment | |
September 30, 2006 |
$258,482.00 | |
October 31, 2006 |
$258,482.00 | |
November 30, 2006 |
$258,482.00 | |
December 31, 2006 |
$258,482.00 | |
January 31, 2006 |
$258,482.00 | |
February 28, 2006 |
$258,482.00 | |
March 31, 2006 |
$258,482.00 | |
April 30, 2007 |
$258,482.00 | |
May 31, 2007 |
$258,482.00 | |
June 30, 2007 |
$258,482.00 | |
July 31, 2007 |
$258,482.00 | |
August 31, 2007 |
$258,482.00 | |
September 30, 2007 |
$258,482.00 | |
October 31, 2007 |
$258,482.00 | |
November 30, 2007 |
$258,482.00 | |
December 31, 2007 |
$258,482.00 | |
January 31, 2008 |
$258,482.00 | |
February 28, 2008 |
$258,482.00 | |
March 31, 2008 |
$258,482.00 | |
April 30, 2008 |
$258,482.00 | |
May 31, 2008 |
$258,482.00 | |
June 30, 2008 |
$258,482.00 | |
July 31, 2008 |
$258,482.00 | |
August 31, 2008 |
$258,482.00 |
B. In addition to the Service Fees, Cardinal Health will invoice Cumberland for
the following pass through costs:
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| (i) | bonuses to Representatives in amounts as agreed in writing by Cardinal Health and Cumberland before payment and based upon well-defined performance criteria (typically [***] of salaries); and | ||
| (ii) | actual expenses associated with regular territory business travel for Detailing, training meetings, and plan of action meetings including airfare, hotels, meals, meeting rooms, A/V equipment, materials, parking and tolls, each of which is subject to the Territory Budget as set forth in the Agreement |
C. The expiration or termination of this Agreement shall not release Cumberland from
any obligation to pay Cardinal Health any amounts accrued under this Agreement in
connection with activities completed, expenses accrued prior to the effective date of
such expiration or termination; provided that the Service Fee paid by Cumberland for the
month in which this Agreement is terminated shall be prorated based on the number of days
in that month, and Cardinal Health shall refund any overpayment to Cumberland.
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D. Performance Incentive. Cardinal Health shall be eligible to receive a
Performance Incentive based upon Cardinal Health’s performance resulting in Kristalose sales
during the term hereof in excess of a mutually agreed upon threshold which is based on sales
to targeted physicians, over which Cardinal Health will be paid a maximum of [***] in
Performance Incentives according to the scale below:
[***]
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