0000904802-07-000007 Sample Contracts

2,220,000 Shares Hardinge Inc. Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT
Underwriting Agreement • April 23rd, 2007 • Hardinge Inc • Machine tools, metal cutting types • New York

JEFFERIES & COMPANY, INC. As Representative of the several Underwriters 520 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10022 Ladies and Gentlemen: