Common use of Notice and Opportunity to Defend Clause in Contracts

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liability.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event which any Party asserts is an indemnifiable event, the receipt by Buyer or Party seeking indemnification shall notify the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become Party obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “"Indemnifying Party”)") promptly. If such event involves (i) any claim or (ii) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, be a condition precedent to any liability of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstancehereunder. The Such Indemnifying Party shall have the righta period of thirty (30) days within which to respond thereto. If such Indemnifying Party does not respond within such thirty (30) days period, at its option, such Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving counsel chosen by the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without provide reasonably satisfactory to the written consent of Party seeking indemnity, such matter and the Indemnifying PartyParty shall provide the Party seeking indemnification with such assurances as may be reasonably required by the latter to assure that the Indemnifying Party will assume, and be responsible for, the entire liability issue. If any such Indemnifying Party undertakes does not respond within such thirty (30) day period and rejects responsibility for such matter in whole or in part, the Party seeking indemnification shall be free to compromise or defend pursue, without prejudice to any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention rights hereunder, such remedies as may be available to do so, and the Indemnified such Party under applicable law. The Party seeking indemnification agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred In any event, the Party seeking indemnification shall have the right to participate at its own expense in connection with the defense of such cooperation asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnifying Party shall be borne require the prior written consent of the Party seeking indemnification. If, however, the Party seeking indemnification refuses its consent to a bona fide offer of settlement which the Indemnifying Party wishes to accept, the Party seeking indemnification may continue to pursue such matter, free of any participation by the Indemnifying Party, provided at the sole expense of the Party seeking indemnification. In such event, the obligation of the Indemnifying Party to the Party seeking indemnification shall be equal to the lesser of (i) the amount of the offer of settlement which the Party seeking indemnification refused to accept plus the costs and expenses have been previously approved by of such Party prior to the date the Indemnifying Party notifies the Party seeking indemnification of the offer of settlement and (ii) the actual out-of-pocket amount the Party seeking indemnification is obligated to pay as a result of such Party's continuing to pursue such an offer. In any event, the Indemnified An Indemnifying Party shall have be entitled to recover from the right at its own expense Party seeking indemnification any additional expenses incurred by such Indemnifying Party as a result of the decision of the Party seeking indemnification to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitypursue such matter.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a Party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementpursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2, such party Party (the “"Indemnified Party”") shall will give prompt the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") written notice to describing the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly shall in the manner provided herein will not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementArticle 11, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party's ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall will have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any Party seeking such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent indemnification. The assumption of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An defense of a claim by the Indemnifying Party shall not will be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of construed as a binding acknowledgement that the Indemnifying PartyParty is liable to indemnify any indemnitee for Damages in respect to such claim. If any the Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall will promptly (and in any event not more than ten (10) business days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability, provided that the Indemnified Party is not obligated to disclose legally privileged documents or information in such cooperation. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall will be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by . If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, fails to timely notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement or the Manufacturing Agreement with respect to the claim, or, if in the reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief (other than the payment of money damages) that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party will have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs, expenses, and any payment made therewith will be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying Party hereunder, where such indemnification obligation exists hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim without consent of the other where such settlement or compromise would impose injunctive obligations on the non-settling or non-compromising Party or any Damages on the non-settling or non-compromising Party that are not subject to indemnification hereunder; provided, however, that consent to settlement or compromise will not be unreasonably withheld. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense (or at the Indemnifying Party's expense, in the circumstances described above (i.e., if the Indemnifying Party elects not to participate compromise or defend the asserted liability where such indemnification obligation exists hereunder)), in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnified Party will make available to the Indemnifying Party any non-privileged books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defense; provided, however, any such books, records or other documents within the control of the Indemnified Party which are made available to the Indemnifying Party hereunder will be held in strict confidence by the Indemnifying Party (except to the extent disclosure is reasonably necessary for the defense of such claim) and will be disclosed by the Indemnified Party to the Indemnifying Party only to the extent that such books, records or other documents relate to the claim. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 11.3, (a) the Party conducting the defense of a claim will (1) keep the other Party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim (but only to the extent such other Party is not participating jointly in the defense of such claim), and (2) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner, and (b) to the extent the Indemnifying Party has elected to defend a claim, the Indemnifying Party will not cease to defend such claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of If any Person entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Article XII (an “Indemnified Person”) receives notice of any claim or the commencement of any suit, action, proceeding, claim proceeding or potential claim investigation with respect to which any other Person (any of which or Persons) is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the an “Indemnifying PartyPerson”) pursuant to this Article XII, the Indemnified Person shall promptly give the Indemnifying Person written notice thereof (an “Indemnification Notice”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by but the failure to give an Indemnification Notice to the Indemnifying Person shall not relieve the Indemnifying Person of any Liability that it may have to an Indemnified Person, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Person shall have been materially prejudiced in its ability to defend the suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation for which such indemnification is sought by reason of such failure. Upon receipt of an Indemnification Notice, the Indemnifying Person shall be entitled at its option (so long as the Indemnifying Person shall have made adequate provision to satisfy any indemnification obligation hereunder) and at its cost and expense to assume the defense of such suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation with respect to which it is called upon to indemnify an Indemnified Person pursuant to this Article XII; provided, however, that notice of the CircumstanceIndemnifying Person’s intention to assume such defense shall be delivered by the Indemnifying Person to the Indemnified Person within 15 business days after the Indemnified Person gives the Indemnifying Person an Indemnification Notice. In the event that the Indemnifying Person elects to assume the defense of such suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation, as the case may be, the Indemnifying Person shall promptly retain counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Person. The Indemnifying Party Indemnified Person shall have the rightright to employ its own counsel in any such suit, at its optionaction, to compromise or defend the claim, proceeding or investigation, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at its own the expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any Person unless: (i) the employment of such compromise or control counsel shall be subject have been authorized by the Indemnifying Person; (ii) the Indemnifying Person shall not have promptly retained counsel reasonably satisfactory to obtaining the prior written consent Indemnified Person to take charge of the defense of such suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation; (iii) the Indemnified Party Person shall have reasonably concluded that there may be one or more legal defenses available to it which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liabilityPerson, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do soin which event, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs fees and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation (including any fees paid to witnesses) shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by Person; or (iv) the Indemnifying PartyParty shall not have made adequate provision to satisfy any indemnification obligation hereunder. In any eventthe event of (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) above, the Indemnified Party Indemnifying Person shall not have the right at to direct the defense of any suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation on behalf of the Indemnified Person. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any Indemnified Person determines in good faith that there is a reasonable probability that an action may materially and adversely affect it or its own expense Subsidiaries or Affiliates other than as a result of monetary damages, such Indemnified Person may, by written notice to participate the Indemnifying Person, assume the exclusive right to defend, compromise or settle such action; provided, however, that no such compromise or settlement shall be binding on the Indemnifying Person unless the Indemnified Person shall have acted in good faith and reasonably in compromising or settling any such suit, action, claim, proceeding, or investigation. If the Indemnifying Person fails to give written notice to the Indemnified Person of its election to assume the defense of any suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation for which it is called upon to indemnify an Indemnified Person pursuant to this Article XII within 15 days after the Indemnified Person gives the Indemnification Notice to the Indemnifying Person or if the Indemnified Person otherwise assumes the defense of an asserted liabilityaction as permitted pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the Indemnifying Person shall be bound by any determination made in such suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation or compromise or settlement thereof effected by the Indemnified Person provided that the Indemnified Person shall have acted in good faith and reasonably in compromising or settling any such suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation. Anything in this Section 12.3 to the contrary notwithstanding, the provisions of this Section 12.3 are subject to the rights of any Indemnified Person’s insurance carrier which is defending any such above suits, actions, claims, proceedings or investigations.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after Other than with respect to Tax Claims (which shall be governed by Section 8.6), if there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 8.2 or Section 8.3, the receipt by Buyer party or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to parties seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to notify the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)) promptly. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves any claim or the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any claim that would be based upon Action by a third Person (a “Third Party Claim”), the CircumstanceIndemnified Party will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such Third Party Claim. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder only if, unless and to the Indemnified extent that, such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party establishes hereunder. In the event of any Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to assume the defense thereof, with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party; provided, that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge may only assume the defense of a Third Party Claim if (a) it acknowledges to the Indemnified Party in writing and without reservation of rights (subject to the limitations in this ARTICLE VIII) that there exists an indemnification obligation relating to such claim, (b) if such claim is an Escrow Limited Claim, the amount claimed in such claim is less than or equal to the current balance of the Circumstance Escrow Account, (c) such claim does not primarily seek as a remedy the imposition of an equitable remedy that is binding upon Buyer or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice any of its Affiliates (including any of the CircumstanceSold Companies), (d) such claim does not relate to or arise in connection with any criminal claim brought by a Governmental Entity, (e) such claim does not involve a Top Customer or Top Supplier and (f) an adverse resolution of such claim would not reasonably be expected to have material adverse effect on the business or operations of Buyer. The After notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party of such election to assume the defense of such Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its option, right to compromise or defend the claim, participate at its own expense in the defense of such Third Party Claim and the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the Indemnified Party hereunder for any legal costs or expenses of other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by its own counselsuch Indemnified Party in connection with such participation. In either case, the Indemnifying Party and otherwise control the Indemnified Party agree to cooperate fully with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement of any such matter involving Third Party Claim. In no event may the asserted liability Indemnifying Party consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement with respect to any Third Party Claim (other than a judgment or settlement that (A) is on exclusively monetary terms with such monetary amounts paid by the Indemnifying Party concurrently with the effectiveness of the settlement, (B) does not involve any finding or admission of violation of Law or admission of wrongdoing by the Indemnified Party, provided that and (C) provides a complete and unconditional release of, or dismissal with prejudice of, all claims against any Indemnified Party potentially affected by such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining Third Party Claim for all matters asserted in connection with such Third Party Claim) without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). Whether or not the Indemnifying Party shall have assumed the defense, such Indemnifying Party shall not be obligated to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Party hereunder for any settlement entered into without the Indemnifying Party’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise , conditioned or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitydelayed.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 8.2 or 8.3, the receipt by Buyer parties seeking indemnification shall promptly notify the other parties obligated to provide indemnification (collectively, the "Indemnifying Party"). If such event involves (a) any Claim or (b) the Company and/or the Seller of notice commencement of any action, proceedingsuit or proceeding by a third person, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could the party seeking indemnification will give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give Indemnifying Party prompt written notice to of such Claim or the party commencement of such action, suit or parties who may become obligated proceeding, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the failure to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such prompt notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action, suit or proceeding shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its optionbe entitled to participate therein and, to compromise or defend the claimextent that it desires to do so, at its own expense and by its own counselto assume the defense thereof, and otherwise control any with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such matter involving party seeking indemnification and, after notice from the asserted liability Indemnifying Party to such party seeking indemnification of such election so to assume the Indemnified Partydefense thereof, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the party seeking indemnification hereunder for any costs attorneys' fees or any other expenses, in each case subsequently incurred by such party, in connection with the defense of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Partysuch action, suit or proceeding. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party The party seeking indemnification agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Partyaction, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Partysuit or proceeding. In any event, the Indemnified Party party seeking indemnification shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of such action, suit or proceeding. In no event shall an asserted liabilityIndemnifying Party be liable for any settlement or compromise effected without its prior consent. If, however, the party seeking indemnification refuses its consent to a BONA FIDE offer of settlement which the Indemnifying Party wishes to accept (which must include the unconditional release of the parties seeking indemnification from all liability with respect to the Claim at issue), the party seeking indemnification may continue to pursue such matter, free of any participation by the Indemnifying Party, at the sole expense of the party seeking indemnification. In such event, the obligation of the Indemnifying Party to the party seeking indemnification shall be equal to the lesser of (i) the amount of the offer or settlement which the party seeking indemnification refused to accept plus the costs and expenses of such party prior to the date the Indemnifying Party notifies the party seeking indemnification of the offer of settlement and (ii) the actual out-of-pocket amount the party seeking indemnification is obligated to pay as a result of such party's continuing to pursue such matter.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If any Party (the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of “Indemnitee”) receives notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (the commencement of any of action or proceeding with respect to which any other Party is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such ) pursuant to Section 8.1 or 8.2, the Indemnitee shall promptly, (and in any event within five (5) Business Days after receiving notice shall specify in reasonable detail of the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to claim) give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party notice thereof; provided, however, that the failure to deliver such notice shall not be a condition precedent to any liability of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of under the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by provisions for indemnification contained in this Agreement except to the extent the failure to give deliver such notice of prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party’s ability to defend such proceeding. The Indemnifying Party may assume control of such defense; provided, that prior to the Indemnifying Party assuming control of such defense, it shall have (x) demonstrate to the rightIndemnitee in writing such Indemnifying Party’s financial ability to provide full indemnification to the Indemnitee with respect to such proceeding (including the ability to post any bond required by the court or adjudicative body before which such Proceeding is taking place) and (y) agree in writing to be fully responsible for all Losses relating to such proceeding; provided, at further, that: (a) the Indemnitee shall be entitled to participate in the defense of such claim and to employ counsel of its option, to compromise or defend the claim, choice for such purpose at its own expense expense; and by its own counsel, and otherwise (b) the Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to assume control any of such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining defense without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not Indemnitee if (i) the claim for indemnification relates to or arises in connection with any criminal proceeding, action, indictment, allegation or investigation, (ii) the Indemnitee reasonably believes an adverse determination with respect to the Proceeding giving rise to such claim for indemnification would be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs materially detrimental to or materially injure the Indemnitee’s reputation or future business prospects, (iii) such claim seeks an injunction or equitable relief against the Indemnitee, (iv) a conflict of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with interest exists between the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of Indemnitee, or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by (v) the Indemnifying Party, provided Party failed or is failing to vigorously prosecute or defend such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Partyclaim. In any event, the Indemnified Indemnitee, the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnifying Party’s counsel shall cooperate in the compromise of, or defense against, any such asserted liability; provided, however, that Indemnifying Party shall have not compromise or settle any such matter without Indemnitee’s prior written consent. If the right at Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnitee shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its own expense control that are necessary or appropriate to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitysuch defense.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a Party of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “CircumstanceClaim”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementany subsection of Section 9 , the party receiving such party notice (the an “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the CircumstanceClaim. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance Claim or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the CircumstanceClaim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, conditioned or delayed. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liability.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a Party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementpursuant to Sections 15.1 or 15.2, such party Party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall will give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such ) written notice shall specify describing the claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly shall in the manner provided herein will not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party’s ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall will have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any Party seeking such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining indemnification. If the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes will undertake to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall will promptly (and in any event not less than ten (10) Business Days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense defence against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall co-operation will be borne by the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, provided fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim, or, if in the reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party in any manner, the Indemnified Party will have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses have been previously approved by will be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying PartyParty hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim over the objection of the other; provided however, that consent to settlement or compromise will not be unreasonably withheld. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate expense, in the defense defence of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnified Party will make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defence. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 15.5, (i) the Party conducting the defence of a claim will (A) keep the other Party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defence of such claim, and (B) conduct the defence of such claim in a prudent manner, and (ii) the Indemnifying Party will not cease to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of any claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any actionIf there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 9.01, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become seeking indemnification shall notify the other party or parties obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “"Indemnifying Party”)") promptly. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves any claim or the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided, however, that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have be entitled to assume the rightdefense thereof, at its optionwith counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to compromise such party or defend parties seeking indemnification of such election so to assume the claimdefense thereof, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the party or parties seeking indemnification hereunder for any costs legal expenses of settlement other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred without by such party or parties in connection with the written consent of the Indemnifying Partydefense thereof. If any The Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees party seeking indemnification agree to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party each other and its their respective counsel in connection with the compromise defense, negotiation or settlement of or defense against any such action or asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation In no event shall an Indemnifying Party be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In liable for any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at settlement effected without its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitywritten consent.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller Sellers of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “"Circumstance”") which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “"Indemnified Party”") shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “"Indemnifying Party”"). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liability.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event which any Party hereto (or any Buyer Indemnified Party or any Seller Indemnified Party) asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to this Article XI, the receipt by Buyer Person or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any actionPersons seeking indemnification (collectively, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified PartyIndemnitee”) shall notify in writing the party or parties obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to the terms hereof (collectively, the “Indemnitor”) promptly of the occurrence of such event. If such event involves any claim or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third Person, the Indemnitee shall give the Indemnitor prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. The notice shall describe the claim, the amount thereof if known and quantifiable, and the basis therefor. Any delay or failure by an Indemnitee to so notify the Indemnitor shall only relieve the Indemnitor of its indemnification obligations hereunder to the extent, if at all, that the Indemnitor is actually prejudiced by reason of such delay or failure. The Indemnitor shall be entitled to assume and control, with counsel of its choice, the defense of such matter at the Indemnitor’s expense by sending written notice to the party Indemnitee of its election to do so within thirty (30) days after receiving written notice from the Indemnitee. The Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnitor and its counsel in the defense against any such asserted claim; provided, however, that neither the Indemnitee nor the Indemnitor shall be required pursuant to this Section 11.5 to disclose any privileged information or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (any attorney work product in connection with the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, defense of any claim that would be based upon such asserted claim. In any event, the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitee shall have the rightright to participate (but not control) in the defense of such asserted claim with separate counsel, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimif it desires, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Partyexpense, provided that any such compromise or control if counsel of the Indemnitee reasonably determines that joint representation of the Indemnitor and the Indemnitee creates a conflict of interest, the Indemnitee shall be subject entitled to obtaining retain separate counsel at the cost and expense of the Indemnitor, provided that, in such event, Indemnitor shall not be required to pay for more than one such separate counsel. Any settlement or compromise of such asserted claim by the Indemnitor shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party Indemnitee, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, provided that no such consent shall be required as long as it is solely a monetary settlement (that will be paid entirely by the Indemnitor) that provides a full release of the Indemnitee with respect to such matter and does not contain an admission of liability on the part of the Indemnitee. An Indemnifying Party If the Indemnitor shall not have assumed the defense of such claim within the thirty (30) day period set forth above, the Indemnitee may assume the defense of such claim with counsel of its choice and the Indemnitor shall be required to pay all reasonable costs and reasonable expenses incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with such matter; provided, however, in the event the Indemnitee assumes control of the defense of any such claim as contemplated by this sentence, (i) the Indemnitee shall not be liable for permitted to settle or compromise any costs of settlement incurred such claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise Indemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do sodelayed, and the Indemnified Party agrees (ii) Indemnitor shall not be required to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any pay for more than one such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitycounsel.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, pursuant to Section 10.1. such party (the “"Indemnified Party”") shall give prompt the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") written notice to describing the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly in the manner provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party's ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any party seeking such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining indemnification. If the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes undertake to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall promptly (and in any event not less than 10 days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, provided fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim, or, if in the reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party in any manner, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses have been previously approved by shall be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying PartyParty hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim over the objection of the other; provided, however, that consent to settlement or compromise shall not be unreasonably withheld. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate expense, in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defense. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 10.2, (i) the party conducting the defense of a claim shall (A) keep the other party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim (but only to the extent such other party is not participating jointly in the defense of such claim), and (B) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner, and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not cease to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of any claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementpursuant to Section 10.1, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such ) written notice shall specify describing the claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly in the manner provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party’s ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel mutually agreed by the Parties, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any party seeking such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheldindemnification. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of If the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes Xxxxx shall undertake to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall promptly (and in any event not less than 10 days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the provided such compromise in no way imputes guilt or fault upon, or imposes any obligations on, Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided as incurred by the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim, or; if in the reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party in any manner, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses have been previously approved by shall be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying PartyParty hereunder and shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice therefor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim over the reasonable objection of the other. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate expense, in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary for such defense. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 10.2, (i) the party conducting the defense of a claim shall (A) keep the other party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim (but only to the extent such other party is not participating jointly in the defense of such claim), and (B) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner, and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not cease to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of any claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). Upon the final determination of liability and the amount of the indemnification payment under this Section 10, the appropriate party shall pay to the other, as the case may be, within 10 business days after such determination, the amount of any claim for indemnification made hereunder.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 8.1(a) or Section 8.1(b) (other than an indemnifiable event related to Taxes, which, for the receipt avoidance of doubt, shall be governed by Buyer Section 6.7), the party or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to parties seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to notify in writing the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide against whom indemnification hereunder is sought (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such ) promptly, but no later than thirty (30) Business Days, after such Indemnified Party discovers or receives notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim claim, event or matter as to which indemnity may be sought; provided, that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure of the Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly as provided in this Section 8.1(l) shall not relieve the any Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection 8.1, unless except to the extent that such failure materially prejudices the rights of any such Indemnifying Party. The written notice from the Indemnified Party establishes to the Indemnifying Party shall describe in reasonable detail to the extent known (i) the facts giving rise to any claim for indemnification hereunder, (ii) the amount or method of computation of the amount of such claim, (iii) each individual item of Losses included in the amount so stated, to the extent known, (iv) the date such item was paid or properly accrued, and (v) the nature of the breach of representation, warranty, covenant or agreement with respect to which such Indemnified Party claims to be entitled to indemnification hereunder, and shall provide any other information with respect thereto as the Indemnifying Party may reasonably request. In the event of any Action, Proceeding or demand asserted by any Person who is not a party (or a successor to a party) to this Agreement (a “Third Party Claim”) which is or gives rise to an indemnification claim, the Indemnifying Party may elect within ten (10) Business Days of receipt of written notice from the Indemnified Party of a Third Party Claim to assume the defense of any such claim or any litigation resulting therefrom; provided, that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of provides the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An with evidence reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party that the Indemnifying Party will have sufficient financial resources to defend against the Third Party Claim and fulfill its indemnification obligations hereunder; provided, further, that counsel for the Indemnifying Party, who shall not be liable for conduct the defense of such claim or any costs of settlement incurred without litigation resulting therefrom at the written consent expense of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify be approved by the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so(whose approval shall not unreasonably be withheld), and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with may participate in such defense at the Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party’s expense, which shall include counsel of its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Partychoice; provided, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any eventfurther, that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, one counsel of its own expense choice to participate represent the Indemnified Party if, with the reasonable advice of counsel to the Indemnified Party, there exists an actual or potential conflict of interest between the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party or if (i) the Indemnifying Party elects not to defend, compromise or settle a Third Party Claim, (ii) the Indemnifying Party fails to notify the Indemnified Party within the required time period of its election as provided in this section, (iii) the Indemnifying Party does not have the financial resources necessary to defend against the matter and fulfill its indemnification obligations, (iv) the Third Party Claim seeks injunctive or other equitable relief against the Indemnified Party, (v) the Third Party Claim involves a criminal suit, or (vi) the Indemnifying Party having timely elected to defend a Third Party Claim, fails, in the reasonable judgment of the Indemnified Party, after at least ten (10) days’ notice to the Indemnifying Party, to adequately prosecute or pursue such defense, and in each such case the Indemnified Party may defend such Third-Party Claim on behalf of and for the account and risk of the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of any Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall reasonably cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in such defense and make available to the Indemnifying Party all witnesses, pertinent records, materials and information in the Indemnified Party’s possession or under the Indemnified Party’s control relating thereto as is reasonably required by the Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Party, in the defense of any such claim or litigation, shall not, except with the consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), consent to entry of any judgment or entry into any settlement which does not include as an asserted liabilityunconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect of such claim or litigation. The Indemnified Party shall not settle, admit to any liability or compromise any Third Party Claim or part thereof without prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) unless the Indemnified Party releases, in writing, the Indemnifying Party from all indemnification obligations pursuant to this Agreement in respect of such Third Party Claim or part thereof settled and such settlement or compromise includes a release of the Indemnifying Party from all liability in respect of such Third Party Claim or part thereof settled. The Indemnified Party shall furnish such information regarding itself or the claim in question as the Indemnifying Party may reasonably request in writing and as shall be reasonably required in connection with the defense of such claim and litigation resulting therefrom.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event which an Indemnified Party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 8.1, it shall notify the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any actionFounder and Founder LLC (each, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the an “Indemnifying Party”) promptly, but no later than ninety (90) days, after such indemnifiable event by providing written notice of any claim, event or matter as to which indemnity may be sought (a “Claim Notice”). Such notice Each Claim Notice shall specify in contain a reasonable detail estimate of the basis and amountDamages (each such estimate, if ascertainablea “Damage Estimate”) against which such Indemnified Party seeks indemnification, of any claim that would to the extent such an estimate can be based upon the Circumstancemade. The failure of the Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly as provided in this Section 8.2 shall not relieve the any Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection 8, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure materially prejudices the rights of any such Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the CircumstanceParty. The Indemnifying Party shall have Party, in the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control defense of any such matter involving claim or litigation, shall not, except with the asserted liability consent of the Indemnified Party, provided that consent to entry of any judgment or entry into any settlement which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnified Party of a release from all Liability in respect of such claim or litigation. The Indemnified Party shall not settle or compromise any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the claim without prior written consent of the Indemnified Party Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying The Indemnified Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without furnish such information regarding itself or the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with claim in question as the Indemnifying Party may reasonably request in writing and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred as shall be reasonably required in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitysuch claim and litigation resulting therefrom.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 9.1(a) or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action9.1(b), proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become seeking indemnification shall notify the other party or parties obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “"Indemnifying Party”)") promptly. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves any claim or the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided, however, that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have be entitled to assume the rightdefense thereof, at its optionwith counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to compromise such party or defend parties seeking indemnification of such election so to assume the claimdefense thereof, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the party or parties seeking indemnification hereunder for any costs legal expenses of other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such party or parties in connection with the defense thereof. The Indemnifying Party and the party seeking indemnification agree to cooperate fully with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement incurred of any such action or asserted liability. The party or parties seeking indemnification shall have the right to participate at their own expense in the defense of such action or asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of an action no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected (i) by the Indemnifying Party without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise indemnified party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with delayed) unless all relief provided is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne (ii) by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by indemnified party without the consent of the Indemnifying Party. In no event shall an Indemnifying Party be liable for any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at settlement effected without its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitywritten consent.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a Party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementpursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2, above, such party Party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall will give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such ) written notice shall specify describing the claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly shall in the manner provided herein will not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementArticle 11, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party’s ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall will have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified PartyParty seeking such indemnification; provided, provided however, that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs may do so under a reservation of settlement incurred without rights with respect to the written consent of obligation to indemnify. If the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes will undertake to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall will promptly (and in any event not less than ten (10) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense defend against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall will be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by Party subject to the Indemnifying Party’s reservation of rights. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, or fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, the Indemnified Party will have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs, expenses, and any payment made therewith will be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying Party hereunder, subject to the Indemnifying Party’s reservation of rights. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim without consent of the other; provided, however, that consent to settlement or compromise will not be unreasonably withheld. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate expense, in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnified Party will make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defense; provided, however, any such books, records or other documents within the control of the Indemnified Party which are made available to the Indemnifying Party hereunder will be held in strict confidence by the Indemnifying Party and will be disclosed by the Indemnified Party to the Indemnifying Party only to the extent that such books, records or other documents relate to the claim. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 11.3, (a) the Party conducting the defense of a claim will (1) keep the other Party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim (but only to the extent such other Party is not participating jointly in the defense of such claim), and (2) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner, and (b) the Indemnifying Party will not cease to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of any claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 9.1(a) or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action9.1(b), proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become seeking indemnification shall notify the other party or parties obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)) promptly. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves any claim or the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided, however, that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have be entitled to assume the rightdefense thereof, at its optionwith counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to compromise such party or defend parties seeking indemnification of such election so to assume the claimdefense thereof, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the party or parties seeking indemnification hereunder for any costs legal expenses of other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such party or parties in connection with the defense thereof. The Indemnifying Party and the party seeking indemnification agree to cooperate fully with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement incurred of any such action or asserted liability. The party or parties seeking indemnification shall have the right to participate at their own expense in the defense of such action or asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of an action no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected (i) by the Indemnifying Party without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise indemnified party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with delayed) unless all relief provided is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne (ii) by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by indemnified party without the consent of the Indemnifying Party. In no event shall an Indemnifying Party be liable for any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at settlement effected without its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitywritten consent.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification The party indemnified under this Agreement, such party Article 12 (the “"Indemnified Party”") shall promptly give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder indemnifying party(ies) (the “"Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, ") of any matter giving rise to an obligation to indemnify. The Indemnifying Party may assume the defense of such matter if it acknowledges the obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party with respect to such claim. If the Indemnifying Party assumes such defense it shall conduct the defense diligently with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party, in its sole discretion and at its cost and expense, may participate with its counsel in the conduct of such defense along side of the Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Party may not settle any such claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless such settlement provides for only monetary relief that would is paid in full by or on behalf of the Indemnifying Party and includes a full and unconditional release of the Indemnified Parties. If the Owner or the Stockholders are the Indemnifying Party, then the notice required by the immediately preceding sentence shall be based upon given to the CircumstanceStockholders’ Representative who shall act on behalf of the Indemnifying Party for purposes of this Article 12. The Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and to make reasonably available to the Indemnifying Party any necessary records or documents in the possession of the Indemnified Party which are necessary to defend such claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not defend or settle such claim, the Indemnified Party may do so without the Indemnifying Party's participation, in which case the Indemnifying Party shall pay the expenses of such defense (including, without limitation, the Indemnified Party’s attorney’s fees), and the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise such claim without the Indemnifying Party's consent. The failure of any Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly as provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not is actually prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitynotice.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Sections 8.1(a), 8.1(b) or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action6.15, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") shall notify the other party or parties obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “"Indemnifying Party”)") promptly. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves (i) any claim or (ii) the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided, however, that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced commencement thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate therein and to assume the defense thereof, with counsel selected by the failure Indemnifying Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to give notice such party or parties seeking indemnification of such election so to assume the Circumstancedefense thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the party or parties seeking indemnification hereunder for any legal expenses of other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such party or parties in connection with the defense thereof; provided, however, that Sellers shall assume the defense of all Asbestos Liabilities. The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in the defense of such third party claims. The Indemnifying Party and the party seeking indemnification agree to cooperate fully with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement of any such action or asserted liability. The party or parties seeking indemnification shall have the right, right to participate at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its their own expense in the defense of such action or asserted liability; and if requested by its own counsel, and otherwise control the Indemnified Party in respect of any such matter involving the action or asserted liability that would reasonably be expected to exceed the applicable Cap or have a material adverse effect on the Indemnified Party's business, the Indemnifying Party shall not make any material decision (procedural or otherwise) in respect of material aspects of the defense of such action without the participation and prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such . If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of an action (A) no settlement or compromise or control shall thereof may be subject to obtaining effected (i) by the prior Indemnifying Party without the written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. An withheld or delayed) unless (x) there is no finding or admission of any violation of law or any violation of the rights of any Person by any Indemnified Party and no adverse effect on any other claims that may be made against any Indemnified Party, (y) all relief provided is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party shall and (z) such settlement or compromise would not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred have a material adverse effect upon the Indemnified Party or (ii) by the Indemnified Party without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify ; and (B) the Indemnified Party may subsequently assume the defense of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with such action if a court of competent jurisdiction determines that the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any is not vigorously defending such asserted liabilityaction. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by If the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by Party fails to assume the Indemnifying Party. In any eventdefense of a third party claim, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in may assume the defense of any such claim with counsel selected by the Indemnified Party. In no event shall an asserted liabilityIndemnifying Party be liable for any settlement effected without its written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed). To the extent that there is any conflict between the procedures set forth in this Section 8.1(e) and those set forth in Section 6.15, the procedures set forth in Section 6.15 shall govern.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event that a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 8.2 or 8.3, the receipt by Buyer parties seeking indemnification shall promptly notify the other parties obligated to provide indemnification (collectively, the "Indemnifying Party"). If such event involves (a) any Claim or (b) the Company and/or the Seller of notice commencement of any action, proceedingsuit or proceeding by a third person, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could the party seeking indemnification will give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give Indemnifying Party prompt written notice to of such Claim or the party commencement of such action, suit or parties who may become obligated proceeding, provided, however, that the failure to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such prompt notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action, suit or proceeding shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its optionbe entitled to participate therein and, to compromise or defend the claimextent that it desires to do so, at its own expense and by its own counselto assume the defense thereof, and otherwise control any with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such matter involving party seeking indemnification and, after notice from the asserted liability Indemnifying Party to such party seeking indemnification of such election so to assume the Indemnified Partydefense thereof, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the party seeking indemnification hereunder for any costs attorneys' fees or any other expenses, in each case subsequently incurred by such party, in connection with the defense of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Partysuch action, suit or proceeding. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party The party seeking indemnification agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Partyaction, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Partysuit or proceeding. In any event, the Indemnified Party party seeking indemnification shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of such action, suit or proceeding. In no event shall an asserted liabilityIndemnifying Party be liable for any settlement or compromise effected without its prior consent.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer the Target, the Sellers or a Company Indemnitee, as the Company and/or the Seller case may be, of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “CircumstanceClaim”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this AgreementSection 10.1 or Section 10.2, the party receiving such party notice (the an “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the CircumstanceClaim. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance Claim or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the CircumstanceClaim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, conditioned or delayed. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liability.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a party hereto of notice of any actionclaim which, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, pursuant to Section 9.1. such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such ) written notice shall specify describing the claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly in the manner provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSECTION 9, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party’s ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any party seeking such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining indemnification. If the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes undertake to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall promptly (and in any event not less than ten (10) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, provided fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim, or, if in the reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party in any manner, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses have been previously approved by shall be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying PartyParty hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim over the objection of the other; provided, however, that consent to settlement or compromise shall not be unreasonably withheld. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate expense, in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defense. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 9.2, (i) the party conducting the defense of a claim shall (A) keep the other party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim (but only to the extent such other party is not participating jointly in the defense of such claim), and (B) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner, and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not cease to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of any claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event which a party (an "Indemnified Party") asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 8.1(a), the receipt by Buyer Indemnified Party shall notify the Purchaser promptly. If such event involves (i) any claim or (ii) the Company and/or the Seller of notice commencement of any actionaction or proceeding by a third person, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could the Indemnified Party will give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give Purchaser prompt written notice to of such claim or the party commencement of such action or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)proceeding. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail be a condition precedent to any liability of the basis and amountPurchaser hereunder; provided, if ascertainablehowever, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party Purchaser of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder only to the extent that such failure prejudices the Purchaser hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any Indemnified Party and it shall notify the Purchaser of the commencement thereof, unless the Purchaser shall be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it shall elect, to assume the defense thereof, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party establishes that and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure Purchaser to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party of such election so to assume the defense thereof, the Purchaser shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses of its intention to do so, and other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such party in connection with the defense thereof. The Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Purchaser and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. The Purchaser shall not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement without the consent of the Indemnified Party if such judgment or settlement does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to each Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect to such claim.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after (a) CLAIM NOTICES, ETC. If any Party (the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of "INDEMNIFIED PARTY") receives notice of any action, proceeding, third-party claim or potential claim commencement of any third-party action or proceeding (an "ASSERTED LIABILITY") with respect to which any of which other Party (an "INDEMNIFYING PARTY") is hereinafter individually referred obligated to as a “Circumstance”) which could provide indemnification pursuant to this Article 12, the Indemnified Party shall promptly give rise all Indemnifying Parties notice thereof. The Indemnified Party's failure so to a notify an Indemnifying Party shall not cause the Indemnified Party to lose its right to indemnification under this AgreementArticle 12, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice except to the party or parties who may become obligated extent that such failure materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party's ability to provide indemnification defend against an Asserted Liability that such Indemnifying Party has the right to defend against hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”and except as otherwise set forth in this Article 12). Such notice shall specify describe the Asserted Liability in reasonable detail detail, and if practicable shall indicate the basis and amount, if ascertainable, amount (which may be estimated) of any claim the Losses that would have been or may be based upon asserted by the CircumstanceIndemnified Party. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve Each of the Indemnifying Party Parties may defend against an Asserted Liability on behalf of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure utilizing counsel reasonably acceptable to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of unless (i) the Indemnified Party which shall reasonably objects to the assumption of such defense on the grounds that counsel for such Indemnifying Party cannot represent both the Indemnified Party and such Indemnifying Party because such representation would be unreasonably withheldreasonably likely to result in a conflict of interest or because there may be defenses available to the Indemnified Party that are not available to such Indemnifying Party, (ii) such Indemnifying Party is not capable (by reason of insufficient financial capacity, bankruptcy, receivership, liquidation, managerial deadlock, managerial neglect or similar events) of maintaining a reasonable defense of such action or proceeding, or (iii) the action or proceeding seeks injunctive or other equitable relief against the Indemnified Party. An In the event the Indemnifying Party elects to conduct the defense, it is entitled to have exclusive control over the defense and settlement thereof and the Indemnified Party will cooperate and make available to the Indemnifying Party such assistance and materials as it may reasonably request, at the Indemnifying Party's expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes entitled to compromise or defend any asserted liabilitycontrol, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do sobut may participate in, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by entitled to have sole control over, the Indemnifying defense or settlement of any claim that (i) seeks a temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or specific performance against the Indemnified Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by or (ii) would impose liability on the Indemnifying Party. In any event, part of the Indemnified Party shall have for which the right at its own expense Indemnified Party is not entitled to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilityindemnification hereunder.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer If there occurs an indemnifiable event which involves any claim or the Company and/or the Seller of notice commencement of any actionaction or proceeding by a third Person, proceeding, claim or potential claim including any Governmental Body (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “CircumstanceThird Party Claim”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement), such party (the “Indemnified Party”) Party shall give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice to (and in any event within 30 days of such Third Party Claim) of such Third Party Claim or the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancecommencement thereof. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly as provided herein shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder only if, unless and to the Indemnified Party establishes that extent that, such failure actually prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstancehereunder. The Indemnifying Party shall have be entitled to (a) participate in the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control defense of any such matter involving Third Party Claim or (b) assume the asserted liability of defense thereof, with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to assume the defense (unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Indemnified Party) if (i) the Third Party Claim relates primarily to any criminal Proceeding, (ii) the Third Party Claim primarily seeks an injunction or equitable relief against the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall (iii) the Third Party Claim is one in which the Indemnifying Party is also a party and, based upon the advice of counsel, joint representation would be subject inappropriate or there may be legal defenses available to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheldare inconsistent from to those available to the Indemnifying Party. An After notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party of such election to assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party hereunder for any legal costs or expenses of its intention to do soother counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof, except as otherwise provided in this Article XII. The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party agrees agree to cooperate fully reasonably with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement of any such Proceeding or asserted Liability. If the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in elects to assume the compromise defense of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any eventa Third Party Claim as contemplated hereunder, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in (but not control) at its own expense to participate in the defense of such Proceeding or asserted Liability. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of a Proceeding, no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected (A) by the Indemnifying Party without the written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) unless (1) the settlement seeks only monetary relief and all such relief provided is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party, (2) the settlement or compromise provides for a full release by the party of the Indemnified Party with respect to the claim(s) being settled, and (3) the settlement or compromise does not contain any admission of finding or wrongdoing on behalf of the Indemnified Party or (B) by the Indemnified Party without the consent of the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense of a Proceeding, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any such Proceeding without the consent of the other party. Except as contemplated hereunder, in no event shall an asserted liabilityIndemnifying Party be liable for any settlement or compromise effected without its prior written consent. Subject to the limitations set forth in this Article XII, the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for the fees and expenses of counsel employed by the Indemnified Party for any period during which the Indemnifying Party has not assumed the defense thereof (other than during any period in which the Indemnified Party shall have failed to give a Claim Notice of the Third Party Claim as provided above), provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall only be obligated to pay for only one firm of counsel for all Indemnified Parties. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend or prosecute any Third Party Claim, (1) the parties shall cooperate in the defense or prosecution thereof and (2) the Indemnifying Party shall pursue the defense or settlement of such Third Party Claim in good faith. The provisions of this Section 12.6 shall not apply to the conduct of any Tax Claim, the conduct of which shall be governed by Section 8.2(e).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer any party hereto (the "Indemnified Party") of notice or knowledge of any demand, claim or circumstances which, with the lapse of time, would or might give rise to a claim or the Company and/or the Seller of notice commencement (or threatened commencement) of any action, proceedingproceeding or investigation (an "Asserted Liability") that may result in a Loss, claim or potential claim the Indemnified Party shall give notice thereof (the "Claims Notice") to any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such other party (the “Indemnified Party”or parties) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder pursuant to Section 6.2 or 6.3 (the “"Indemnifying Party”"). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail ; provided that subject to Section 6.1 the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The delay or failure to give prompt notice shall not affect the rights of any Indemnified Party unless and to the extent such notice promptly delay or failure shall relieve be prejudicial or otherwise adversely affect the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementParty. The Claims Notice shall describe the Asserted Liability in reasonable detail, unless and shall indicate the Indemnified Party establishes that amount (estimated, if necessary and to the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge extent feasible) of the Circumstance Loss that has been or was not prejudiced may be suffered by the failure to give notice of the Circumstancean Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party shall have may assume the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, defense of such Asserted Liability at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving after notice from the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject Indemnifying Party to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An of its election to assume the defense of such Asserted Liability, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable hereunder for any costs legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense of settlement incurred such Asserted Liability, except as set forth below. At the request of, and at the expense of, the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in the defense of any such Asserted Liability and shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control necessary or appropriate for such defense. No Indemnifying Party shall, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, consent to the entry of judgment or enter into any settlement that does not include a release of the Indemnified Party from all liability in respect of such Asserted Liability. No Indemnified Party shall consent to the entry of such judgment or enter into any settlement without the consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liability.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt If a claim for Losses (a -------------------------------- "Claim") is to be made by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to party seeking indemnification under this Agreementhereunder, such party seeking indemnification (the “Indemnified Party”"Indemnitee") shall give prompt written notice to notify the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)"Indemnitor") promptly. Such If such event involves (a) any claim or (b) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Indemnitee shall give the Indemnitor written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Delay or failure to so notify the Indemnitor shall specify in reasonable detail only relieve the basis and amountIndemnitor of its obligations to the extent, if ascertainableat all, that it is prejudiced by reasons of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancesuch delay or failure. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have a period of 30 days within which to respond thereto. If the rightIndemnitor accepts responsibility or does not respond within such 30-day period, at its option, then the Indemnitor shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel chosen by the Indemnitor, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do somatter, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitor shall provide the Indemnitee with such assurances as may be reasonably required by the Indemnitee to assure that the Indemnitor will assume and be responsible for the entire liability at issue, subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 8.5 and 8.6 hereof. If the Indemnitor fails to assume the defense of such matter within said 30-day period, the Indemnitee against which such matter has been asserted will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the Indemnitor) have the right to undertake, at the Indemnitor's cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such matter on behalf of the Indemnitee. The Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitor shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitee, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld and in the event the Indemnitee defends any such asserted liability, then any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitee shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a Party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementpursuant to Section 8.1, such party Party (the “"Indemnified Party”") shall give prompt the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") written notice to describing the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly in the manner provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party's ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, either to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified PartyParty seeking such indemnification, except as provided that below. The Indemnifying Party shall promptly (and in any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent event not less than twenty (20) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly 's original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do soeither compromise or defend such matter, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects in writing not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, provided fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim following a written request of the Indemnified Party (except in the case where the Indemnifying Party denies, on reasonable grounds, that it has such an obligation (which dispute shall be resolved under Section 10.14)), or, if in the reasonable opinion of counsel to the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money Damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party in any manner, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses have been previously approved by shall be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying Party hereunder; provided, however, in the event the Indemnifying Party intends to compromise or settle a claim under this Section 8.2, the Indemnifying Party shall provide at least ten (10) business days prior written notice to the Indemnified Party describing the proposed compromise or settlement in order that the Indemnified Party may comment and/or object. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim under this Section 8.2 over the written objection of the other Party if such settlement or compromise could reasonably result in a material adverse effect on the other Party or otherwise alter, diminish or derogate the other Party's rights under this Agreement. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate expense, in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party defends any claim, the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defense. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 8.2, (1) the Party conducting the defense of a claim shall (A) keep the other Party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim (but only to the extent such other Party is not participating jointly in the defense of such claim), and (B) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner, and (2) the Indemnifying Party shall not cease to defend any claim (except pursuant to a permitted settlement or compromise thereof) without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a Party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementpursuant to Section 8.1, such party Party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder other Party (the “Indemnifying lndemnifying Party”). Such ) written notice shall specify describing the claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly in the manner provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection 8, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party’s ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control of any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified PartyParty seeking such indemnification, except as provided that below. The Indemnifying Party shall promptly (and in any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent event not less than [**] days after receipt of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly ’s original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do sosuch claim, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by . If the Indemnifying Party elects in writing not to defend the asserted liability, or fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election as herein provided, or fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim following a written request of the Indemnified Party. In , or, if in the reasonable opinion of counsel to the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party in any eventmanner, the Indemnified Party shall have the right right, at its option, to defend such asserted liability by its own expense to participate counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses shall be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying Party hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the [**] Certain information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the defense of an asserted liabilitySecurities and Exchange Commission.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt If a claim for Losses (a -------------------------------- "Claim") is to be made by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to Party seeking indemnification under this Agreementhereunder, such party Party seeking indemnification (the “Indemnified Party”"Indemnitee") shall give prompt written notice to notify the party or parties who may become Party obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)"Indemnitor") promptly. Such If such event involves (a) any claim or (b) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Indemnitee shall give the Indemnitor written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Delay or failure to so notify the Indemnitor shall specify in reasonable detail only relieve the basis and amountIndemnitor of its obligations to the extent, if ascertainableat all, that it is prejudiced by reasons of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancesuch delay or failure. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have a period of 30 days within which to respond thereto. If the rightIndemnitor accepts responsibility or does not respond within such 30-day period, at its option, then the Indemnitor shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel chosen by the Indemnitor, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do somatter, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitor shall provide the Indemnitee with such assurances as may be reasonably required by the Indemnitee to assure that the Indemnitor will assume and be responsible for the entire liability at issue, subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 8.3 and 8.4 hereof. If the Indemnitor fails to assume the defense of such matter within said 30-day period, the Indemnitee against which such matter has been asserted will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the Indemnitor) have the right to undertake, at the Indemnitor's cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such matter on behalf of the Indemnitee. The Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitor shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitee, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld and in the event the Indemnitee defends any such asserted liability, then any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitee shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Sections 10.1 or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action10.2, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become seeking indemnification shall notify the other party or parties obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)) promptly. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves any claim or the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any Action by a third person, the party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim that would be based upon or the Circumstancecommencement of such action or Action. The However, the failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder only if, unless and to the Indemnified Party establishes that extent that, such failure actually and materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of hereunder. If any such action shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification, the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have be entitled to assume the rightdefense thereof, at its option, by notice to compromise the indemnified party delivered within ten (10) Business Days of the receipt of notice of such third party claim which includes an acknowledgement of the Indemnifying Party’s obligation to indemnify the indemnified party or defend the parties hereunder against any Losses that may result from such claim, at its own expense and with counsel selected by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Indemnifying Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An The Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the party or parties seeking indemnification hereunder for any costs legal expenses of settlement other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred without by such party or parties in connection with the written consent defense thereof if such defense is assumed by the Indemnifying Party; provided, that the indemnified party or parties shall have the right to employ separate counsel at the Indemnifying Party’s expense if the named parties to any Action include both such indemnified party or parties and the Indemnifying Party or such indemnified party or parties shall have been advised by counsel that there would be an actual or potential conflict of interest if the same counsel were to represent such indemnified party or parties and the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in assumes the compromise defense of such an Action by a third person, the Indemnifying Party shall control the defense, negotiation or defense against settlement of any such action or asserted liability. All costs The party or parties seeking indemnification shall have the right to participate at their own expense in the defense of such action or asserted liability and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved to employ at their own expense separate counsel not reasonably objected to by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, If the Indemnified Indemnifying Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in assumes the defense of an asserted liabilityAction by a third person, the indemnified party shall agree to any settlement, compromise or discharge of such Action, to the extent the only award or relief is monetary, that the Indemnifying Party may recommend that (A) provides for full settlement and complete release, without any equitable award or relief and (B) by its terms (or pursuant to a binding commitment of the Indemnifying Party) obligates the Indemnifying Party to pay the full amount of the liability in connection with such Action (in each case subject to the provisions of Section 10.1 or 10.2 as the case may be). Whether or not the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of an Action by a third person, the indemnified party shall not admit liability with respect to, or settle, compromise or discharge such Action without the Indemnifying Party’s prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after In the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of event either Party receives a notice of any action, proceeding, a claim or potential becomes aware of the institution of any action wherein a breach of warranty or representation is alleged or which otherwise involves a claim which may result in a request for indemnification hereunder (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as each, a “CircumstanceClaim”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement), the Party receiving such party (the “Indemnified Party”) notice shall give Operating Agreement the other Party prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder of such Claim (the a “Indemnifying PartyNotice of Claim”). Such notice Notice of Claim shall specify in reasonable detail the basis principal facts known to such Party which give rise to such Notice of Claim and amountthe amount of the liability claimed with respect thereto. If the facts giving rise to any such claim for indemnification shall involve any actual, if ascertainablethreatened or possible Claim or demand by any third person against an Indemnitee, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party shall contest or defend such Claim at its expense and through counsel of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementown choosing and may settle any such Claim in its sole discretion provided that such settlement does not require any admission, unless action or payment by an Indemnitee (other than the Indemnified Party establishes execution of documents or other instruments which are not in conflict with the foregoing). Except as set forth below, such Indemnitee shall not make any settlement of any Claim that would give rise to liability on the part of the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any the Indemnifying Party undertakes shall within a reasonable time fail to compromise contest or defend any asserted liabilitysuch Claim properly notified by such Indemnitee, then the Indemnitee may defend or settle the Claim in its sole discretion and such Indemnifying Party will pay the actual attorneys fees and expenses (in addition to its other indemnification obligations) of such Indemnitee incurred in the course of either defending or settling the Claim itself or if any judgment is rendered against such Indemnitee with respect to such Claim or if enforcement of a judgment is sought against such Indemnitee. Further, if any judgment is rendered or enforcement is so sought against such Indemnitee with respect to a Claim for which it is to be indemnified hereto, such Indemnitee shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with offer the Indemnifying Party the opportunity to contest, defend or appeal such Claim, as the case may be, and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by if the Indemnifying PartyParty shall not so contest, provided defend or appeal such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any eventClaim, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall have the right at its own expense to participate in contest, defend or appeal such Claim and settle such Claim and seek indemnification against the defense of an asserted liabilityIndemnifying Party pursuant to the terms hereof.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of If any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification party indemnified under this Agreement, such party Agreement (the an “Indemnified Party”) has notice of facts or circumstances that could reasonably result in a claim for indemnification under this Article X, then such Indemnified Party shall promptly after receiving notice thereof give prompt written notice to the party or parties who from which indemnification may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder be sought (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such ) prompt written notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon such claim. In the Circumstance. The failure to give event the Indemnified Party unreasonably delays in giving such notice promptly shall relieve prompt written notice, the Indemnifying Party of shall be excused from its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder to the extent such delay prejudices the Indemnifying Party. No Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining any liability for a delay in the prior written consent delivery of such notice to the Indemnified Party which shall extent such delay does not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for compromise or prejudice any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent right of the Indemnifying Party. If any the Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liabilityassumes the defense of a claim, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Parties may, by counsel of their choice, participate in such defense at their own expense. The Indemnified Parties shall furnish to the Indemnifying Party, in reasonable detail, such information as the Indemnified Parties may have with respect to such claim, including all records and similar materials that are reasonably required in the defense of such claim. If, within sixty (60) days after notice of any such claim, the Indemnifying Party has not notified the Indemnified Parties of its intention to do sodefend the claim, then each Indemnified Party, which has reasonably and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully promptly cooperated with the Indemnifying Party in obtaining and its counsel delivering information reasonably related to the claim (excluding privileged information) which is in the compromise possession or control of or the Indemnified Party, will (without further notice to the Indemnifying Party) have the right to undertake the defense against any of such asserted liability. All claim, and the Indemnifying Party shall nonetheless bear the losses, damages, and reasonable costs and expenses incurred of the Indemnified Party. During the sixty (60) day period between the date on which the Indemnifying Party receives notice of a claim and the date on which the Indemnifying Party must elect to defend the claim, the Indemnified Party may take reasonable actions to obtain an extension of any deadline for filing an answer or response to the claim. Under such circumstances, the Indemnifying Party may elect to participate in connection with (but not control) such cooperation shall be borne by proceedings, negotiations or defense at any time at its own expense. No Indemnified Party may settle any such claim without the consent of the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. No Indemnifying Party shall settle any claim it is defending under this Section 10.3 without the Indemnifying Party. In any event, consent of the Indemnified Party shall have Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, unless the right at its own expense settlement provides for (i) no relief other than monetary damages against which the Indemnified Parties are fully indemnified, (ii) no admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of the Indemnified Party, (iii) no extension of any statute of limitations applicable to participate in the defense of an asserted liability.Indemnified Party, and

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of If any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification party seeking indemnity under this Agreement, such party Agreement (the “Indemnified Party”) has notice of facts or circumstances that could reasonably result in a claim for indemnification under this ARTICLE VIII, then such Indemnified Party shall give prompt written notice of any such claim to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide from whom indemnification hereunder is being sought (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify No delay by the Indemnified Party in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, delivery of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations from any obligation under this AgreementARTICLE VIII, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance extent such delay materially compromises or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control prejudices any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent right of the Indemnifying Party. If any The Indemnifying Party undertakes may participate in the defense of any such claim. The Indemnifying Party may also control the defense of the Indemnified Party against any such claim if: (i) the Indemnifying Party gives written notice to compromise the Indemnified Party that the Indemnifying Party intends to undertake such defense; (ii) the claimant making each claim seeks only monetary damages and does not seek an injunction or defend any asserted liabilityother equitable relief; and (iii) the Indemnified Party has not been advised by counsel that an actual conflict exists between the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party in connection with the defense of the claim. If the Indemnifying Party assumes control of the defense of a claim, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party may participate in such defense at its own expense. If the Indemnifying Party (i) has not notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to do socontrol the defense of the claim within ten (10) Business Days after delivery by the Indemnified Party of notice of any such claim; or (ii) is not entitled to assume the defense, the Indemnified Party may (without further notice to the Indemnifying Party) defend such claim, and the Indemnified Indemnifying Party agrees shall nonetheless be responsible for the Losses to cooperate fully with the fullest extent provided by this ARTICLE VIII, but the Indemnifying Party and its counsel may elect to participate in the compromise of such proceedings, negotiations or defense against at any such asserted liabilitytime at its own expense. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation No Indemnified Party shall be borne by settle or attempt to settle any third party claim without the consent of the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. No Indemnifying Party shall settle or attempt to settle any claim it is defending under this Section 8.3 without the Indemnifying prior consent of the Indemnified Party. In any event, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned, unless the settlement provides for no relief other than monetary damages for which the Indemnified Party shall have will be fully indemnified under this ARTICLE VIII and an unconditional release of the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilityIndemnified Party.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer If there occurs an indemnifiable event which involves any claim or the Company and/or the Seller of notice commencement of any actionaction or proceeding by a third Person, proceeding, claim or potential claim including any Governmental Entity (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “CircumstanceThird Party Claim”) which could ), the Indemnified Party will give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give Indemnifying Party prompt written notice to of such Third Party Claim or the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancecommencement thereof. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder only if, unless and to the extent that, such failure actually prejudices the Indemnifying Party hereunder. In the event that a Third Party Claim is brought against an Indemnified Party establishes and such Indemnified Party has notified the Indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof pursuant to this Section 8.6, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to assume the defense thereof, with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party; provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of shall not be entitled to assume the Circumstance or was not prejudiced defense (unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the failure Indemnified Party) if (a) the Third Party Claim relates primarily to give notice of any criminal Proceeding, indictment, allegation or investigation, (b) the Circumstance. The Third Party Claim primarily seeks an injunction or equitable relief against the Indemnified Party, (c) the Losses relating to the Third Party Claim are reasonably likely to exceed the maximum amount that the Indemnified Party would then be entitled to recover from the Indemnifying Party shall have under the rightapplicable provisions of this Agreement, at its option, to compromise or defend (d) the Indemnifying Party is also a party or has an interest in such claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving which interest conflicts with the asserted liability interests of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject . After notice from the Indemnifying Party to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An of such election to assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party hereunder for any legal costs or expenses of its intention to do soother counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof, except as otherwise provided in this ARTICLE VIII. The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party agrees agree to cooperate fully with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement of any such Third Party Claim. If the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in elects to assume the compromise defense of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any eventa Third Party Claim as contemplated hereunder, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in (but not control) the defense of such Third Party Claim. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of an asserted liabilityaction, no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected (i) by the Indemnifying Party without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless (A) the settlement seeks only monetary relief and all such relief provided is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party, (B) the settlement or compromise provides for a full release by the party of the Indemnified Party with respect to the claim(s) being settled and (C) the settlement or compromise does not contain any admission of finding or wrongdoing on behalf of the Indemnified Party or (ii) by the Indemnified Party without the consent of the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume or is not permitted to assume the defense of an action, no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected without the Indemnifying Parties consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementpursuant to Section 4.1, such party (the “"Indemnified Party”") shall give prompt the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") written notice to describing the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly in the manner provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection , unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party's ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any party seeking such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining indemnification. If the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes undertake to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall promptly (and in any event not less than ten (10) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, provided fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim, or, if in the reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party in any manner, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses have been previously approved by shall be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying PartyParty hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim over the objection of the other; provided, however, that consent to settlement or compromise shall not be unreasonably withheld. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate expense, in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defense. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4.2, the party conducting the defense of a claim shall (a) keep the other party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim (but only to the extent such other party is not participating jointly in the defense of such claim), and (b) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner, and the Indemnifying Party shall not cease to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of any claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event which either party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Sections 7.1 or 7.2 hereof, the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to party seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”"Indemnitee") shall give prompt written notice to notify the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)"Indemnitor") promptly. Such If such event involves (a) any claim, or (b) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Indemnitee shall give the Indemnitor written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Delay or failure to so notify the Indemnitor shall specify in reasonable detail only relieve the basis and amountIndemnitor of its obligations to the extent, if ascertainableat all, that it is prejudiced by reasons of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancesuch delay or failure. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have a period of 30 days within which to respond thereto. If the rightIndemnitor accepts responsibility, at its option, then the Indemnitor shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel chosen by the Indemnitor and reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnitee, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do somatter, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitor shall provide the Indemnitee with such assurances as may be reasonably required by the Indemnitee to assure that the Indemnitor will assume and be responsible for the entire liability at issue, subject to the limitations set forth in this Article 7. If the Indemnitor does not respond within such 30-day period or rejects responsibility for such matter in whole or in part, the Indemnitee shall be free to pursue, without prejudice to any of its rights hereunder, such remedies as may be available to the Indemnitee under applicable law. The Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitor shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitee (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and until such consent is obtained the Indemnitor shall continue the defense of such asserted liability. If, however, the Indemnitee refuses its consent to a bona fide offer of settlement which involves the payment of money only which the Indemnitor wishes to accept, the Indemnitee may continue to pursue such matter, free of any participation by the Indemnitor, at the sole expense of the Indemnitee. In such event, the obligation of the Indemnitor to the Indemnitee shall be equal to the lesser of (i) the amount of the offer of settlement which the Indemnitee refused to accept, and (ii) the actual out-of-pocket amount the Indemnitee is obligated to pay as a result of the Indemnitee's continuing to pursue such matter. The Indemnitor shall be entitled to recover from the Indemnitee any additional expenses incurred by the Indemnitor as a result of the decision of the Indemnitee to pursue such matter.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 9.01, the party seeking indemnification shall promptly notify the other parties obligated to provide indemnification (collectively the "Indemnifying Party") by delivery of a certificate (a "Notice of Claim") signed by the party seeking indemnification (the "Indemnitee") or its authorized representative (i) stating that the Indemnitee has actually paid or accrued Indemnifiable Damages to which it is entitled to indemnification pursuant to Section 9.01 of the Agreement and the expected amount thereof; and (ii) specifying in reasonable detail to the extent known (A) the individual items of loss, damage, liability, cost, expense or deficiency included in the amount so stated, (B) the date each such item was or will be paid or accrued, and (C) the basis (by reference to specific provisions of this Agreement) upon which such Losses are claimed. If the Indemnifying Party shall object to such Notice of Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall deliver a written notice of objection (the "Notice of Objection") stating that such party objects to all or part of the claim set forth in the Notice of 18 Claim to the Indemnitee within ten (10) days after the receipt by Buyer Indemnitee's delivery of the Notice of Claim. If the Notice of Objection shall not have been so delivered within such ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party shall be conclusively deemed to have acknowledged the correctness of the claim or claims specified in the Company and/or Notice of Claim for the Seller full amount thereof. If such a Notice of notice Claim involves (a) any Claim, or (b) the commencement of any action, proceedingsuit or proceeding by a third Person, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could the Indemnitee will give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give Indemnifying Party prompt written notice to of such Claim or the party commencement of such action, suit or parties who may become obligated proceeding, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the failure to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such prompt notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action, suit or proceeding shall be brought against any Indemnitee and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its optionbe entitled to participate therein and, to compromise or defend the claimextent that it desires to do so, at its own expense and by its own counselto assume the defense thereof, and otherwise control any with counsel reasonably satisfactory to Indemnitee and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to Indemnitee of such matter involving election so to assume the asserted liability of defense thereof, the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to Indemnitee for any costs attorneys' fees or any other expenses, in each case subsequently incurred by such Indemnitee, in connection with the defense of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Partysuch action, suit or proceeding. If any The Indemnifying Party undertakes shall not assert a defense relating to compromise a third party claim if such defense would, in the Indemnitee's judgment, constitute or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party result in a conflict of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party interest. Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Partyaction, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Partysuit or proceeding. In any event, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of such action, suit or proceeding. In no event shall an asserted liabilityIndemnifying Party be liable for any settlement or compromise effected without its prior consent.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action10.4, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become seeking indemnification shall notify the other party or parties obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “"Indemnifying Party”)") promptly. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves any claim or the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have be entitled to assume the rightdefense thereof, at its optionwith counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to compromise such party or defend parties seeking indemnification of such election so to assume the claimdefense thereof, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the party or parties seeking indemnification hereunder for any costs legal expenses of other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such party or parties in connection with the defense thereof. The Indemnifying Party and the party seeking indemnification agree to cooperate fully with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement incurred of any such action or asserted liability. The party or parties seeking indemnification shall have the right to participate at its or their own expense in the defense of such action or asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of an action no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected (i) by the Indemnifying Party without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise indemnified party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with delayed) unless all relief provided is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne (ii) by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by indemnified party without the consent of the Indemnifying Party. In no event shall an Indemnifying Party be liable for any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at settlement effected without its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitywritten consent.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a Party -------------------------------- hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementpursuant to Section 7.1, such party Party (the “"Indemnified Party”") shall give prompt the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") written notice to describing the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly in the manner provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party's ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right[ * ], at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified PartyParty seeking such indemnification, except as provided that below. The Indemnifying Party shall promptly (and in any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent event not less than [ * ] after receipt of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly 's original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so[ * ], and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses [ * ] incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects in writing [ * ] the asserted liability, provided fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election [ * ] as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim following a written request of the Indemnified Party, or, if in the reasonable opinion of counsel to the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party in any manner, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its option, to [ * ] such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses have been previously approved by shall be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying Party hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may [ * ] any claim under this Section 7.2 over the written objection of the other or any claim that could reasonably result in an adverse effect on the other Party without such other Party's consent; provided, however, that consent -------- ------- to [ * ] shall not be unreasonably withheld. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate expense, in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party defends any claim, the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defense. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 7.2, (a) the Party conducting the defense of a claim shall [ * ], and (b) the Indemnifying Party shall [ * ] without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 7.2 or 7.3, the receipt by Buyer party seeking indemnification (the "Claiming Party") shall promptly notify the other party obligated to provide indemnification (the "Indemnifying Party"). If such event involves (a) any Claim, or (b) the Company and/or the Seller of notice commencement of any action, proceedingsuit or proceeding by a third person, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could the Claiming Party will give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give Indemnifying Party prompt written notice to of such Claim or the party commencement of such action, suit or parties who may become obligated proceeding, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the failure to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such prompt notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action, suit or proceeding shall be brought against a Claiming Party and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its optionbe entitled to participate therein and, to compromise or defend the claimextent that it desires to do so, at its own expense and by its own counselto assume the defense thereof, and otherwise control any with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Claiming Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Claiming Party of such matter involving election so to assume the asserted liability of defense thereof, the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the Claiming Party hereunder for any costs attorneys' fees or any other expenses, in each case subsequently incurred by the Claiming Party, in connection with the defense of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Partysuch action, suit or proceeding. If any Indemnifying The Claiming Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Partyaction, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Partysuit or proceeding. In any event, the Indemnified Claiming Party shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of such action, suit or proceeding. In no event shall an asserted liabilityIndemnifying Party be liable for any settlement or compromise effected without its prior consent.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer If there occurs an event that a -------------------------------- party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 12.2(a) or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action12.2(b), proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become seeking indemnification shall notify the other party or parties obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “"Indemnifying Party”)") promptly. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves (i) any claim or (ii) the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided, however, that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have be entitled to participate therein or, following the right, at its optiondelivery by the Indemnifying Party to the party or parties seeking indemnification of the Indemnifying Party's acknowledgment in writing that the relevant Loss is an indemnified liability hereunder, to compromise assume the defense thereof, with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to such party or defend parties seeking indemnification of such election so to assume the claimdefense thereof, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the party or parties seeking indemnification hereunder for any costs legal expenses of other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such party or parties in connection with the defense thereof. The Indemnifying Party and the party seeking indemnification agree to cooperate fully with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement incurred of any such action or asserted liability. The party or parties seeking indemnification shall have the right to participate at their own expense in the defense of such action or asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of an action (A) no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected (1) by the Indemnifying Party without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If indemnified party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) unless (x) there is no finding or admission of any violation of law or any violation of the rights of any person by any indemnified party and no adverse effect on any other claims that may be made against any indemnified party and (y) all relief provided is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify (2) by the Indemnified Party indemnified party without the consent of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in (B) the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in indemnified party may subsequently assume the defense of such action if a court of competent jurisdiction determines that the Indemnifying Party is not vigorously defending such action. In no event shall an asserted liabilityIndemnifying Party be liable for any settlement effected without its written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event which a Party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 10.01 or Section 10.03, the receipt by Buyer Party or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to Parties seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to will promptly notify the party other Party or parties who may become Parties obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”), which notice will specify the nature and basis of such claim and the amount thereof, to the extent known. Such If such event involves a claim or demand made by any Person (other than a Party or Affiliate of a Party) against the Indemnified Party (a “Third Party Claim”), the Indemnified Party will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice shall of the Third Party Claim (the “Claim Notice”), and in any event within fourteen (14) days of the receipt of such Third Party Claim, which Claim Notice will specify in reasonable detail the nature and basis of the Third Party Claim and amountthe amount thereof, if ascertainableto the extent known, and will be accompanied by copies of all relevant documentation with respect to the Third Party Claim, including any claim summons, complaint or other pleadings that would be based upon may have been served, any written demand or any other relevant document or instrument; except that the Circumstance. The failure to give provide such prompt notice promptly shall will not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder except to the extent such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party hereunder. In the case of a Third Party Claim, unless the Indemnifying Party will be entitled to assume the defense thereof, with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party establishes that of such election so to assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge will not be liable to the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses of other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the Circumstance defense thereof (unless (i) an actual or was not prejudiced potential conflict of interest will exist between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party, as reasonably determined 72 by the failure Parties, in which case reasonable fees and expenses of separate counsel to give notice the Indemnified Party will be included in the indemnified amount or (ii) the Indemnifying Party fails to diligently pursue the defense of the Circumstancesuch Third Party Claim in a reasonably timely fashion). The Indemnifying Party shall and the Indemnified Party agree to cooperate reasonably with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement of any Third Party Claim. Notwithstanding anything else set forth in this Section 10.09 to the contrary, the Indemnified Party will at all times have the right, at its option, right to compromise or defend the claim, participate at its own expense and in the defense of any Third Party Claim. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of a Third Party Claim, no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected (i) by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining Indemnifying Party without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which shall consent will not be unreasonably withheld. An , conditioned or delayed) unless the settlement involves money damages only and all such relief is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred or (ii) by the Indemnified Party without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitydelayed).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt If a claim for Losses (a "Claim") is to be made by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to party seeking indemnification under this Agreementhereunder, such party seeking indemnification (the “Indemnified Party”"Indemnitee") shall give prompt written notice to notify the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)"Indemnitor") promptly. Such If such event involves (a) any claim or (b) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Indemnitee shall give the Indemnitor written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Delay or failure to so notify the Indemnitor shall specify in reasonable detail only relieve the basis and amountIndemnitor of its obligations to the extent, if ascertainableat all, that it is prejudiced by reasons of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancesuch delay or failure. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have a period of 30 days within which to respond thereto. If the rightIndemnitor accepts responsibility or does not respond within such 30-day period, at its option, then the Indemnitor shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel chosen by the Indemnitor, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do somatter, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitor shall provide the Indemnitee with such assurances as may be reasonably required by the Indemnitee to assure that the Indemnitor will assume and be responsible for the entire liability at issue, subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 8.6 and 8.7 hereof. If the Indemnitor fails to assume the defense of such matter within said 30-day period, the Indemnitee against which such matter has been asserted will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the Indemnitor) have the right to undertake, at the Indemnitor's cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such matter on behalf of the Indemnitee. The Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitor shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitee, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld and in the event the Indemnitee defends any such asserted liability, then any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitee shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, pursuant to Section 10.1. such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such ) written notice shall specify describing the claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly in the manner provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party’s ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel mutually agreed by the Parties, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any party seeking such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining indemnification. If the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes undertake to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall promptly (and in any event not less than 10 days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the provided such compromise in no way imputes guilt or fault upon, or imposes any obligations on, Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided as incurred by the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim, or, if in the reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party in any manner, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses have been previously approved by shall be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying PartyParty hereunder and shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice therefor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim over the reasonable objection of the other. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate expense, in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary for such defense. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 10.2, (i) the party conducting the defense of a claim shall (A) keep the other party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim (but only to the extent such other party is not participating jointly in the defense of such claim), and (B) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner, and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not cease to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of any claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). Upon the final determination of liability and the amount of the indemnification payment under this Section 10, the appropriate party shall pay to the other, as the case may be, within 10 business days after such determination, the amount of any claim for indemnification made hereunder.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of If any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification party indemnified under this Agreement, such party Agreement (the an “Indemnified Party”) has notice of facts or circumstances that could reasonably result in a claim for indemnification under this Article 9, then such Indemnified Party shall promptly after receiving notice thereof give prompt written notice to the party or parties who from which indemnification may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder be sought (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such ) prompt written notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would such claim. No Indemnified Party shall be based upon subject to any liability for a delay in the Circumstance. The failure to give delivery of such notice promptly shall relieve to the extent such delay does not compromise or prejudice any right of the Indemnifying Party. Following receipt of such notice, the Indemnifying Party may undertake the defense of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless such claim if: (i) the Indemnifying Party gives written notice to such Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge intends to undertake such defense and that the Indemnifying Party will indemnify the Indemnified Parties against all Losses resulting from or relating to such claim pursuant to this Article 9; and (ii) the claimant making each claim does not seek an injunction or other equitable relief as a primary element of relief. If assumed by the Indemnifying Party, the defense of the Circumstance claim will be conducted actively and diligently by legal counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party or was not prejudiced such Indemnified Party may re-undertake the defense thereof at the expense of the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of a claim, the Indemnified Parties may, by counsel of their choice, participate in such defense at their own expense. The Indemnified Parties shall furnish to the failure Indemnifying Party, in reasonable detail, such information as the Indemnified Parties may have with respect to give such claim, including all records and similar materials that are reasonably required in the defense of such claim. If, within ten days after notice of any such claim, the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party has not notified the Indemnified Parties of its intention to defend the claim, then each Indemnified Party will (without further notice to the Indemnifying Party) have the right to undertake the defense of such claim and the Indemnifying Party shall nonetheless bear the costs and Losses of the Indemnified Party to the extent the Indemnifying Party is responsible for such costs and loses pursuant to the terms hereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the rightmay elect to participate in such proceedings, negotiations or defense at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, any time at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control expense. No Indemnified Party shall settle any such matter involving claim without the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. An No Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for settle any costs of settlement incurred claim it is defending under this Section 9.4 without the written consent of the Indemnifying Indemnified Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, unless the settlement provides for (i) no relief other than monetary damages against which the Indemnified Party of its intention to do soParties are fully indemnified, and (ii) an unconditional release of the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilityParties.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event which any Party asserts is an indemnifiable event, the receipt by Buyer or Party seeking indemnification shall notify the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become Party obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “"Indemnifying Party”)") promptly. If such event involves (i) any claim or (ii) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, be a condition precedent to any liability of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstancehereunder. The Such Indemnifying Party shall have the righta period of thirty (30) days within which to respond thereto. If such Indemnifying Party does not respond within such thirty (30) day period, at its option, such Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving counsel chosen by the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without provide reasonably satisfactory to the written consent of Party seeking indemnity, such matter and the Indemnifying PartyParty shall provide the Party seeking indemnification with such assurances as may be reasonably required by the latter to assure that the Indemnifying Party will assume, and be responsible for, the entire liability issue. If any such Indemnifying Party undertakes does not respond within such thirty (30) day period and rejects responsibility for such matter in whole or in part, the Party seeking indemnification shall be free to compromise or defend pursue, without prejudice to any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention rights hereunder, such remedies as may be available to do so, and the Indemnified such Party under applicable law. The Party seeking indemnification agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred In any event, the Party seeking indemnification shall have the right to participate at its own expense in connection with the defense of such cooperation asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnifying Party shall be borne require the prior written consent of the Party seeking indemnification. If, however, the Party seeking indemnification refuses its consent to a bona fide offer of settlement which the Indemnifying Party wishes to accept, the Party seeking indemnification may continue to pursue such matter, free of any participation by the Indemnifying Party, provided at the sole expense of the Party seeking indemnification. In such event, the obligation of the Indemnifying Party to the Party seeking indemnification shall be equal to the lesser of (i) the amount of the offer of settlement which the Party seeking indemnification refused to accept plus the costs and expenses have been previously approved by of such Party prior to the date the Indemnifying Party notifies the Party seeking indemnification of the offer of settlement and (ii) the actual out-of-pocket amount the Party seeking indemnification is obligated to pay as a result of such Party's continuing to pursue such an offer. In any event, the Indemnified An Indemnifying Party shall have be entitled to recover from the right at its own expense Party seeking indemnification any additional expenses incurred by such Indemnifying Party as a result of the decision of the Party seeking indemnification to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitypursue such matter.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification The party indemnified under this Agreement, such -------------------------------- Article VIII (the "Indemnified Party") shall notify in writing the indemnifying party (the “"Indemnifying Party") of any matter giving rise to an obligation to indemnify and the Indemnifying Party shall defend such claim at its expense with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice , provided that the Indemnifying Party may not settle any such claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and to make reasonably available to the party Indemnifying Party any necessary records or parties who documents in the possession of the Indemnified Party which are necessary to defend such claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not defend or settle such claim, the Indemnified Party may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (do so without the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice 's participation, in which case the Indemnifying Party shall specify in reasonable detail pay the basis expenses of such defense, and amount, if ascertainable, of any the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise such claim that would be based upon without the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party's consent. The failure of any Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly as provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not is actually prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitynotice.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt If a claim for Losses (a -------------------------------- "Claim") is to be made by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to party seeking indemnification under this Agreementhereunder, such party seeking indemnification (the “Indemnified Party”"Indemnitee") shall give prompt written notice to notify the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)"Indemnitor") promptly. Such If such event involves (a) any claim or (b) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Indemnitee shall give the Indemnitor written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Delay or failure to so notify the Indemnitor shall specify in reasonable detail only relieve the basis and amountIndemnitor of its obligations to the extent, if ascertainableat all, that it is prejudiced by reasons of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancesuch delay or failure. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have a period of 30 days within which to respond thereto. If the rightIndemnitor accepts responsibility or does not respond within such 30-day period, at its option, then the Indemnitor shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel chosen by the Indemnitor, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do somatter, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitor shall provide the Indemnitee with such assurances as may be reasonably required by the Indemnitee to assure that the Indemnitor will assume and be responsible for the entire liability at issue, subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 8.4 and 8.5 hereof. If the Indemnitor fails to assume the defense of such matter within said 30-day period, the Indemnitee against which such matter has been asserted will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the Indemnitor) have the right to undertake, at the Indemnitor's cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such matter on behalf of the Indemnitee. The Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitor shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitee, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld and in the event the Indemnitee defends any such asserted liability, then any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitee shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of If an event occurs which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could party asserts would give rise to a right any indemnification obligation pursuant to Section 8.1, the party seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified PartyIndemnitee”) shall promptly give prompt written notice thereof to the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such If such event involves (i) any claim or (ii) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third Person (collectively, the “Asserted Liability”), the Indemnitee will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice shall specify of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding describing the Asserted Liability in reasonable detail and indicating the basis and amountamount (estimated, if ascertainablenecessary) for which such party may be liable; provided, of any claim however, that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt written notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of hereunder. For matters not involving a third party claim, the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability a period of 30 days after receipt of the Indemnified PartyIndemnitees’ notice to give written notice to the Indemnitees announcing its intent to contest the assertion of the Indemnitees (the “Contest Notice”). If a Contest Notice is not provided within such period, provided that any such compromise or control assertion of the Indemnitees shall be subject to obtaining deemed accepted and the prior written consent amount of the Indemnified Party which Losses shall be deemed established. If a Contest Notice is provided, the contested assertion shall be resolved through binding arbitration as provided in Section 11.2. For matters involving third party claims, the amount of the Losses shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without deemed established until the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully claim has been resolved with the Indemnifying Party third party as provided in Sections 8.3(a) and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liability(b) below.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event which either party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Sections 8.6, 12.1 or 12.2 hereof, the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to party seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”"Indemnitee") shall give prompt written notice to notify the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)"Indemnitor") promptly. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves any claim or the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Indemnitee shall give the Indemnitor written notice of such claim that would be based upon or the Circumstancecommencement of such action or proceeding. The failure to give such notice promptly note shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend describe the claim, at its own expense the amount thereof if known and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do soquantifiable, and the Indemnified Party basis therefor. Delay or failure to so notify the Indemnitor shall only relieve the Indemnitor of its obligations to the extent, if at all, that is prejudiced by reasons of such delay or failure. The Indemnitor shall be entitled to assume and control (with counsel of its choice) the defense of such matter at the Indemnitor's expense by sending written notice of its election to do so within 30 days after receiving written notice from the Indemnitee. The Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall have the right to participate with separate counsel, if it desires, at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitor shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitee which shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided no such consent shall be necessary as long as it is a monetary settlement which provides a release of the Indemnitee with respect to such matter. If, however, the Indemnitee refuses its consent to a bona fide offer of settlement which the Indemnitor wishes to accept, the Indemnitee may continue to pursue such matter, free of any participation by the Indemnitor, at the sole expense of the Indemnitee. In such event, the obligation of the Indemnitor to the Indemnitee shall be equal to the lesser of (i) the amount of the offer of settlement which the Indemnitee refused to accept plus the costs and expenses of the Indemnitee prior to the date the Indemnitor notifies the Indemnitee of the offer of settlement, and (ii) the actual out-of-pocket amount the Indemnitee is obligated to pay as a result of the Indemnitee's continuing to pursue such matter. The Indemnitor shall be entitled to recover from the Indemnitee any additional expenses incurred by the Indemnitor as a result of the Decision of the Indemnitee to pursue such matter. If the Indemnitor shall not have assumed the defense of such claim within the 30 day period, the Indemnitee may assume the defense of such claim with counsel of its choice but may not settle or compromise such claim without the consent of the Indemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after (i) If there occurs an event which a Party (an "Indemnified Party") asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to SECTION 8.1 or SECTION 8.2, the receipt by Buyer Indemnified Party shall notify the Party from which it is seeking indemnification (an "Indemnifying Party") promptly. If such event involves (A) any claim or (B) the Company and/or the Seller of notice commencement of any actionaction or proceeding by a third Person, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could the Indemnified Party will give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give Indemnifying Party prompt written notice to of such claim or the party commencement of such action or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)proceeding. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail be a condition precedent to any liability of the basis and amountIndemnifying Party hereunder; PROVIDED, if ascertainableHOWEVER, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the extent that such failure materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any Indemnified Party and the Indemnified Party establishes that shall notify the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge in writing of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its optionbe entitled to participate therein and, to compromise or defend the claimextent that it shall wish, at its own expense and to assume the defense thereof, with counsel selected by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An and reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnifying Party and, after written notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party of such election so to assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses of its intention to do so, other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such Party in connection with the defense thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall be liable for the fees and expenses of counsel employed by the Indemnified Party for any period during which the Indemnifying Party has not assumed the defense thereof. The Indemnified Party agrees to reasonably cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such Such cooperation shall be borne by include the retention and (upon the Indemnifying Party's request) the provision to the Indemnifying Party of records that are reasonably relevant to such third party claim, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by making -42- employees available at the Indemnifying Party's expense (which shall include only reasonable out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred) on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation of any material provided hereunder. In any event, the The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability, it being understood, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall control such defense.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt If a Claim for Losses is to be made by Buyer any Company Indemnified Person or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim Cranbury Indemnified Person (any of which is such indemnified person, hereinafter individually referred to as a “CircumstanceClaimant”) which could give rise to a right to seeking indemnification under this Agreementhereunder, such party (Claimant shall notify the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party or parties who may become obligated (any such indemnifying party, a “Respondent”) promptly. If such event involves (a) any claim or (b) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, Claimant shall give Respondent written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding as provided above. Delay or failure to provide indemnification hereunder (so notify Respondent shall only relieve Respondent of its obligation to the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amountextent, if ascertainableat all, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not Respondent is prejudiced by the failure to give notice reason of the Circumstancesuch delay or failure. The Indemnifying Party Respondent shall have the righta period of 30 days within which to respond thereto. If Respondent accepts responsibility or does not respond within such 30 day period, at its option, then Respondent shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel chosen by Respondent, which counsel shall be acceptable to such Company Indemnified Person or Cranbury Indemnified Person, as the case may be, such matter, and otherwise control any Respondent shall provide Claimant with such assurances as may be reasonably required by Claimant to assure that Respondent will assume and be responsible for the entire liability at issue. If Respondent fails to assume the defense of such matter involving within said 30 day period, Claimant will (upon delivering notice to such effect to Respondent) have the asserted liability of right to undertake, at Respondent’s cost and expense, the Indemnified Partydefense, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent settlement of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheldsuch matter on behalf of such Claimant. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party The Claimant agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Respondent and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Claimant shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by Respondent shall require the prior written consent of Claimant, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld and in the event Claimant defends any such asserted liability, then any compromise of such asserted liability by Claimant shall require the prior written consent of Respondent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of If there occurs an event which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (an "INDEMNIFIED PARTY") asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to SECTION 8.01(A) OR 8.01(B), the “Indemnified Party”) Party shall give prompt written notice to notify the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (an "INDEMNIFYING PARTY") promptly. If such event involves (i) any Claim or (ii) the “commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Indemnified Party shall give such Indemnifying Party”)Party prompt written notice of such Claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail be a condition precedent to any Liability of the basis and amountIndemnifying Party hereunder; PROVIDED, if ascertainableHOWEVER, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only if and to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure actually materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any Indemnified Party and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have be entitled to participate in the right, at its optiondefense of such action and, to compromise or defend the claimextent that it shall wish, at its own expense and by its own counselexpense, and otherwise control any such matter involving to assume the asserted liability of defense thereof, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining . In the prior written consent of event the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs assume the defense of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liabilitysuch action, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and (a) the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs Liability and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, (b) the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate (at the Indemnified Party's expense) in the defense of such asserted Liability. No Indemnifying Party shall consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement without the consent of the Indemnified Party (a) if such judgment or settlement does not include as an asserted liabilityunconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to each Indemnified Party of a full and unconditional release from all Liability in respect of such Claim, (b) if such judgment or settlement would result in the finding or admission of any violation of Law by such Indemnified Party, or (c) if as a result of such consent or settlement injunctive or other equitable relief would be imposed against the Indemnified Party or such judgment or settlement could interfere with or adversely affect the Indemnified Party.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event that either party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Sections 11.1 or 11.2 hereof, the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to party seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”"Indemnitee") shall give prompt written notice deliver an Officer's Certificate to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)"Indemnitor") promptly. Such If such event involves (a) any claim, or (b) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Indemnitee will give the Indemnitor written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding within fifteen (15) days of Indemnitee's becoming aware thereof; provided, however, that delay or failure to so notify the Indemnitor shall specify in reasonable detail only relieve the basis and amountIndemnitor of its obligations to the extent, if ascertainableat all, that it is prejudiced by reasons of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancesuch delay or failure. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have a period of 30 days within which to respond thereto. If the rightIndemnitor accepts responsibility within such 30-day period, at its option, the Indemnitor shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel chosen by the Indemnitor and reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnitee, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do somatter, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitor shall provide the Indemnitee with such assurances as may be reasonably required by the Indemnitee to assure that the Indemnitor will assume and be responsible for the entire liability at issue. If the Indemnitor does respond within such 30-day period and rejects responsibility for such matter in whole or in part, or does not respond, the Indemnitee shall be free to pursue in good faith, without prejudice to any of its rights hereunder, such remedies as may be available to the Indemnitee under applicable law at the Indemnitor's expense. The Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall have the right to participate in a non-controlling manner and at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability.. Any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitor shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitee and until such consent is obtained the Indemnitor shall continue the defense of such asserted liability. If, however, the Indemnitee refuses its consent to a bona fide offer of settlement that the Indemnitor wishes to accept, the Indemnitee may continue to pursue such matter, free of any participation by the Indemnitor, at the sole expense of the

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any actionIf there occurs an event which either party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 9.2, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become seeking indemnification shall notify the other party obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “"Indemnifying Party”)") promptly. If such event involves (i) any claim or (ii) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail be a condition precedent to any liability of the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim Indemnifying Party hereunder; PROVIDED that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its optionbe entitled to participate therein and, to compromise or defend the claimextent that it shall wish, at its own expense and by its own counselto assume the defense thereof, and otherwise control any with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such matter involving party seeking indemnification and, after notice from the asserted liability Indemnifying Party to such party seeking indemnification of such election so to assume the Indemnified Partydefense thereof, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liability.not

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 9.1 or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action9.2, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become seeking indemnification shall notify the other party or parties obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)) promptly. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves any claim or the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim that would be based upon or the Circumstancecommencement of such action or proceeding. The However, the failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder only if, unless and to the Indemnified Party establishes that extent that, such failure actually and materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have be entitled to assume the rightdefense thereof, at its optionwith counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to compromise such party or defend parties seeking indemnification of such election so to assume the claimdefense thereof, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the party or parties seeking indemnification hereunder for any costs legal expenses of other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such party or parties in connection with the defense thereof. The Indemnifying Party and the party seeking indemnification agree to cooperate fully with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement incurred of any such action or asserted Liability. The party or parties seeking indemnification shall have the right to participate at their own expense in the defense of such action or asserted Liability. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of an action, no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected (i) by the Indemnifying Party without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise indemnified party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with delayed) unless all relief provided is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne (ii) by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by indemnified party without the consent of the Indemnifying PartyParty (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed). In no event shall an Indemnifying Party be liable for any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at settlement effected without its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitywritten consent.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of If any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification party seeking indemnity under this Agreement, such party Agreement (the “Indemnified Party”) has notice of facts or circumstances that could reasonably result in a claim for indemnification under this ARTICLE VII, then such Indemnified Party shall give prompt written notice of any such claim to the party or parties who from whom indemnification may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder be sought (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify No delay by the Indemnified Party in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, delivery of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations from any obligation under this AgreementARTICLE VII, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance extent such delay actually and materially compromises or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control prejudices any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent right of the Indemnifying Party. If a third party has asserted any matter for which an Indemnified Party may seek indemnification under this Agreement (a “Third Party Claim”), the Indemnifying Party undertakes may participate in the defense of any such Third Party Claim. The Indemnifying Party may also defend the Indemnified Party against any such Third Party Claim if: (i) the Indemnifying Party gives written notice to compromise the Indemnified Party that the Indemnifying Party intends to undertake such defense; (ii) the claimant making each Third Party Claim seeks only monetary damages and does not seek an injunction or defend any asserted other equitable relief and the Third Party Claim does not involve criminal liability; (iii) the Indemnified Party has not been advised by counsel that an actual or potential conflicts exists between the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party in connection with the defense of the Third Party Claim; and (iv) the Indemnifying Party conducts defense of the Third Party Claim actively and diligently with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of a Third Party Claim, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party may participate in such defense at its own expense. If the Indemnifying Party (i) has not notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to do sodefend the Third Party Claim within ten (10) Business Days after delivery of notice of any such claim; (ii) is not entitled to assume the defense; or (iii) does not conduct the defense actively and diligently, the Indemnified Party may (without further notice to the Indemnifying Party) defend such Third Party Claim, and the Indemnifying Party shall nonetheless be responsible for the Losses to the fullest extent provided by this ARTICLE VII. No Indemnified Party agrees shall settle or attempt to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against settle any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by Third Party Claim without the consent of the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. No Indemnifying Party shall settle or attempt to settle any Third Party Claim it is defending under this Section 7.3 without the Indemnifying prior consent of the Indemnified Party. In any event, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned, unless the settlement provides for no relief other than monetary damages for which the Indemnified Party shall have will be fully indemnified under this ARTICLE VII and an unconditional release of the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilityIndemnified Party.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event that either party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Sections 9.1 or 9.2 hereof, the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to party seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”"Indemnitee") shall give prompt written notice to notify the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)"Indemnitor") as soon as reasonably possible. Such If such event involves (a) any claim, or (b) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Indemnitee will give the Indemnitor written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding within fifteen (15) days of Indemnitee's becoming aware thereof; provided, however, that delay or failure to so notify the Indemnitor shall specify in reasonable detail only relieve the basis and amountIndemnitor of its obligations to the extent, if ascertainableat all, that it is prejudiced by reasons of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancesuch delay or failure. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have a period of 30 days within which to respond thereto. If the rightIndemnitor accepts responsibility within such 30-day period, at its option, the Indemnitor shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel chosen by the Indemnitor and reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnitee, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do somatter, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitor shall provide the Indemnitee with such assurances as may be reasonably required by the Indemnitee to assure that the Indemnitor will assume and be responsible for the entire liability at issue. If the Indemnitor does respond within such 30-day period and rejects responsibility for such matter in whole or in part, or does not respond, the Indemnitee shall be free to pursue, without prejudice to any of its rights hereunder, such remedies as may be available to the Indemnitee under applicable law at the Indemnitor's expense. The Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall have the right to participate in a non-controlling manner and at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitor shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitee and until such consent is obtained the Indemnitor shall continue the defense of such asserted liability. If, however, the Indemnitee refuses its consent to a bona fide offer of settlement that the Indemnitor wishes to accept, the Indemnitee may continue to pursue such matter, free of any participation by the Indemnitor, at the sole expense of the Indemnitee. In such event, the obligation of the Indemnitor to the Indemnitee shall be equal to the lesser of (i) the amount of the offer of settlement which the Indemnitee refused to accept plus the costs and expenses of the Indemnitee prior to the date the Indemnitor notifies the Indemnitee of the offer of settlement, and (ii) the actual out-of-pocket amount the Indemnitee is obligated to pay as a result of the Indemnitee's continuing to pursue such matter. The Indemnitor shall be entitled to recover from the Indemnitee any additional expenses incurred by the Indemnitor as a result of the decision of the Indemnitee to pursue such matter.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If an event occurs that entitles either an X-Stream Indemnitee or an Interactive Indemnitee, as the case may be, or that such Indemnitee believes entitles it, to indemnification pursuant to this Article VIII, any such Indemnitee shall promptly notify X-Stream or Interactive, as the case may be (the "Indemnifying Party"). If the claim for indemnification arises out of a claim by a third party, such notice shall occur within 15 days of such Indemnitee's receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of written notice of any actionsuch claim; provided, proceedinghowever, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (that the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve so notify the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not is actually prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstancesuch failure. The Indemnifying Party shall have the rightright to undertake, conduct and control the defense thereof by so notifying such Indemnitee in writing, provided that the Indemnifying Party (i) states that the settlement or defense of the claim will be conducted at its optionall times in good faith and in a reasonable manner (and so conducts it), (ii) acknowledges in writing the obligation to compromise indemnify such Indemnitee in accordance with the terms contained in this Agreement, and (iii) promptly reimburses such Indemnitee for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of the assumption by the Indemnifying Party of control of such settlement or defense. If the Indemnifying Party provides written notice to the Indemnitee that it elects to defend such claim, the Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to defend such claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, counsel chosen by it and otherwise control any such matter involving reasonably satisfactory to the asserted liability of Indemnitee. In the Indemnified Party, provided event that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party elects to provide the defense of such claim pursuant to this Section 8.4, such Indemnitee shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise defense of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs claim and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs entitled to full access to information with respect thereto and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense thereof at its own cost and expense. Any compromise, settlement or offer of an asserted liabilitysettlement of such claim by the Indemnifying Party shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitee, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld and unless such consent is obtained, the Indemnifying Party shall continue the defense of such claim; provided, however, that if the Indemnitee refuses its consent to a bona fide offer of settlement that the Indemnifying Party wish to accept and that involves no payment by the Indemnitee not paid by the Indemnifying Party and further involves no limitation on the future conduct of the Business as presently conducted, the Indemnifying Party may reassign the defense of such claim to the Indemnitee, who may then continue to pursue the defense of such matter, free of any participation by the Indemnifying Party the sole cost and expense of the Indemnitee. In such event, the obligation of the Indemnifying Party with respect thereto shall not exceed the amount of the offer of settlement that the Indemnitee refused to accept plus the costs and expenses of the Indemnitee prior to the date the Indemnifying Party notified the Indemnitee of the offer of settlement. If the Indemnifying Party does not elect to defend any such claim, it shall nevertheless have the right of full access to information with respect thereto and to participate in such defense at its sole cost and expense and shall remain liable for any indemnification obligations pursuant to this Agreement.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt If a Claim for Losses is to be made by Buyer any Company Indemnified Person or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim OEP Indemnified Person (any of which is such indemnified person, hereinafter individually referred to as a “CircumstanceClaimant”) which could give rise to a right to seeking indemnification under this Agreementhereunder, such party (Claimant shall notify the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party or parties who may become obligated (any such indemnifying party, a “Respondent”) promptly. If such event involves (a) any claim or (b) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, Claimant shall give Respondent written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding as provided above. Delay or failure to provide indemnification hereunder (so notify Respondent shall only relieve Respondent of its obligation to the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amountextent, if ascertainableat all, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not Respondent is prejudiced by the failure to give notice reason of the Circumstancesuch delay or failure. The Indemnifying Party Respondent shall have the righta period of 30 days within which to respond thereto. If Respondent accepts responsibility or does not respond within such 30 day period, at its option, then Respondent shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel chosen by Respondent, which counsel shall be acceptable to such Company Indemnified Person or OEP Indemnified Person, as the case may be, such matter, and otherwise control any Respondent shall provide Claimant with such assurances as may be reasonably required by Claimant to assure that Respondent will assume and be responsible for the entire liability at issue. If Respondent fails to assume the defense of such matter involving within said 30 day period, Claimant will (upon delivering notice to such effect to Respondent) have the asserted liability of right to undertake, at Respondent’s cost and expense, the Indemnified Partydefense, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent settlement of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheldsuch matter on behalf of such Claimant. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party The Claimant agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Respondent and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Claimant shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by Respondent shall require the prior written consent of Claimant, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld and in the event Claimant defends any such asserted liability, then any compromise of such asserted liability by Claimant shall require the prior written consent of Respondent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If either party (the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of "Indemnified Party") receives notice of any action, proceeding, third-party claim or potential claim commencement of any third party action or proceeding (any an "Asserted Liability") with respect to which the other party hereto (an "Indemnifying Party") is obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 13.2(a) (Indemnification of which is hereinafter individually referred Purchaser) or Section 15.2(b) (Indemnification of Seller), the Indemnified Party shall promptly give the Indemnifying Party notice thereof. The Indemnified Party's failure so to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise notify the Indemnifying Party shall not cause the Indemnified Party to a lose its right to indemnification under this AgreementArticle 13, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice except to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (extent that such failure materially prejudices the “Indemnifying Party”)'s ability to defend against an Asserted Liability that such Indemnified Party has the right to defend against hereunder. Such notice shall specify describe the Asserted Liability in reasonable detail detail, and shall indicate the basis and amount, if ascertainable, amount (which may be estimated) of any claim the Losses that would have been or may be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless asserted by the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the CircumstanceParty. The Indemnifying Party may defend against an Asserted Liability on behalf of the Indemnified Party utilizing counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party, unless (i) the Indemnified Party reasonably objects to such assumption on the ground that counsel for such Indemnifying Party cannot represent both the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party because such representation would be reasonably likely to result in a conflict of interest or because there may be defenses available to the Indemnified Party that are not available to such Indemnifying Party, (ii) the Indemnifying Party is not, in the reasonable judgment of the Indemnified Party, capable (by reason of insufficient financial capacity, bankruptcy, receivership, liquidation, managerial deadlock, managerial neglect or similar events) of maintaining a reasonable defense of such action or proceeding, or (iii) the action or proceeding seeks injunctive or other equitable relief against the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party defends an Asserted Liability, it shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, do so at its own expense and by shall not be responsible for the costs of defense, investigative costs, attorney's fees or other expenses incurred to defend the Asserted Liability (collectively, "Defense Costs") of the Indemnified Party (which may continue to defend, at its own counselexpense). If the Indemnified Party assumes the defense of an Asserted Liability by reason of clauses (i), and otherwise control (ii) or (iii) above, or because the Indemnifying Party has not elected to assume the defense, then such Indemnifying Party shall indemnify the Indemnified Party for its reasonable Defense Costs. The Indemnifying Party may settle any such matter involving Asserted Liability only with the asserted liability consent of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written which consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liability.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after The indemnified party, as the receipt by Buyer case may be, shall give the indemnifying party notice (either oral or the Company and/or the Seller of notice written) of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which that could give rise to a the indemnified party's right to indemnification under Sections 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3 as soon as practicable after the indemnified party's receipt of such notice. Notwithstanding any other term of this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The indemnified party's failure to give such notice promptly in the manner provided in this Section 4.4 shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party indemnifying party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party indemnifying party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that party seeking such indemnification. If the indemnifying party shall undertake to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, the indemnifying party shall promptly (and in any event not less than ten (10) days after receipt of the indemnified party's original notice) notify the indemnified party in writing of the indemnifying party's intention to do so. If the indemnifying party elects not to compromise or control defend the asserted liability, fails to notify indemnified party's election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim, or, if in indemnified party's opinion, the claim could result in the indemnified party's becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the indemnified party in any manner, the indemnified party shall have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses shall be subject included as part of the indemnifying party's indemnification obligation under this Agreement. If the indemnifying party chooses to obtaining defend any claim, then (A) the indemnified party may participate in the defense of any claim at its own expense and (B) the indemnified party shall make available to the indemnifying party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defense. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4.4, the indemnifying party shall (A) keep the indemnified party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim and (B) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4.4, the indemnifying party shall not cease to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of any claim without the indemnified party's prior written consent of the Indemnified Party indemnified party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liability).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by any Buyer Indemnified Party or any Seller Indemnified Party, as the Company and/or case may be (hereafter referred to as the Seller "INDEMNIFIED PARTY"), of notice of any actionclaim or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third party, the Indemnified Party will, if a claim with respect thereto is to be made against Seller or any Stockholder, Buyer, HCOC or HCCI, as the case may be, hereunder (the party or parties against which the claim is to be made, an "INDEMNIFYING PERSON" and, together, the "INDEMNIFYING PERSONS") pursuant to Section 8.2 or Section 8.3 give each of the Indemnifying Persons written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding, provided that failure of the Indemnified Party to give reasonably prompt notice of any claim or potential claim (any claims shall not release, waive or otherwise affect the obligations under this Section 8 of which is hereinafter individually referred the Indemnifying Persons with respect thereto except and only to the extent that they can demonstrate actual loss or material prejudice as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise result of such failure. The Indemnifying Persons, acting together, may elect to a defend against such claim or defend such action or proceeding, at their sole cost and expense, and in such event the Indemnified Party shall, at its sole expense, have the right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party participate in (but not control) the “defense through counsel chosen by the Indemnified Party”) ; provided, however, that the Indemnifying Persons' right to defend any such action or claim shall give prompt be conditioned upon such Indemnifying Persons providing the Indemnified Party with written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “effect that such Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that Persons would be based upon liable under the Circumstance. The failure to give provisions hereof for indemnity in the amount of such notice promptly shall relieve claim if such claim were valid and that the Indemnifying Party Persons shall be fully responsible (with no reservation of its rights) for all liabilities relating to such claim and that it will provide absolute indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless (whether or not otherwise required hereunder) to the Indemnified Party establishes with respect to such claim; provided, further, that the assumption of defense of any such matters by the Indemnifying Persons shall relate solely to the claim, liability or expense that is subject or potentially subject to indemnification; and further provided, that prior to such assumption of defense, the Indemnifying Persons shall provide the Indemnified Persons with evidence reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall Persons will have the right, at its option, financial resources to compromise or defend the claim, at its own liability or expense and by its own counselto pay and perform any liability or obligation which may arise out of or in any way relate to such claim, and otherwise control liability or expense or the facts giving rise thereto. If the Indemnifying Persons (a) are in good faith so defending, or (b) are not given the opportunity to so defend pursuant to the preceding sentence, as the case may be, the Indemnified Party shall not compromise or settle any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Partyclaim, provided that any such compromise action or control shall be subject to obtaining proceeding without the prior written consent of each of the Indemnified Party Indemnifying Persons, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheldwithheld or delayed. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of If the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes Persons cannot or do not so elect to compromise defend or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention do not continue to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully so in good faith in accordance with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise terms of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any eventthis Section 8.4, the Indemnified Party may defend such claim or defend such action or proceeding in such manner as the Indemnified Party may deem appropriate, including, but not limited to, settling such claim or action or proceeding (after giving notice of the same to each of the Indemnifying Persons) on such terms as the Indemnified Party may reasonably deem appropriate, and the Indemnifying Persons shall have assist and cooperate fully with such defense as reasonably requested by the right at its own expense to participate Indemnified Party and shall promptly indemnify and hold harmless (including against all reasonable attorneys' fees) the Indemnified Party in accordance with the defense provisions of an asserted liabilitySection 8.2 or Section 8.3, as applicable.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as If there occurs an event that a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “an "Indemnified Party”") asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 6.1(a) or 6.1(b), the Indemnified Party shall give prompt written notice to notify the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “an "Indemnifying Party”)") within 45 days of such occurrence, with such written notice to (i) state the amount of the Loss, if known, and the method of computation thereof, and (ii) contain a reference to the specific section or sections of this Agreement in respect of which such right to indemnification is asserted; provided, however, that if such event involves any claim or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Indemnified Party will give such Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding within 30 days of receiving notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail be a condition precedent to any liability of the basis and amountIndemnifying Party hereunder; provided, if ascertainablehowever, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder only to the extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any Indemnified Party and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, unless the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it shall wish, to assume the defense thereof, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party establishes that and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An of such election so to assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses of its intention to do so, and other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such party in connection with the defense thereof. The Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. No Indemnifying Party shall consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement without the consent of the Indemnified Party if such judgment or settlement does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to each Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect to such claim.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementpursuant to Sections 8.1 or 8.2, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such ) written notice shall specify describing the claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly in the manner provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party’s ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any party seeking such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining indemnification. If the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes undertake to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall promptly (and in any event not less than 10 days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, provided fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim, or, if in the reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party in any manner, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses have been previously approved by shall be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying PartyParty hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim over the objection of the other; provided, however, that consent to settlement or compromise shall not be unreasonably withheld. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate expense, in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defense. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 8.3, (i) the party conducting the defense of a claim shall (A) keep the other party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim (but only to the extent such other party is not participating jointly in the defense of such claim), and (B) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner, and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not cease to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of any claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liability.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after (a) If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 9.1 or 9.2, the receipt by Buyer party or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to parties seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to promptly notify the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such , which notice shall specify in reasonable detail the nature and basis of such claim and amountthe amount thereof, if ascertainable, to the extent known. If such event involves any claim or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third Person (a “Third Party Claim”), the Indemnified Party shall give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice (the “Claim Notice”) of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding, which notice shall specify the nature and basis of such claim and the amount thereof, to the extent known, and shall be accompanied by copies of all relevant documentation with respect to such claim, including any summons, complaint or other pleadings that would be based upon may have been served, any written demand or any other relevant document or instrument; provided, however, that the Circumstance. The failure to give provide such prompt notice promptly shall will not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder unless such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party hereunder. In the case of a Third Party Claim, unless the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to assume the defense thereof, with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party establishes that of such election so to assume the defense thereof (an “Indemnification Acknowledgement”), the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge shall not be liable to the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses of other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstancedefense thereof. The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party agree to cooperate reasonably with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement of any such action or asserted liability. Notwithstanding anything else set forth in this Section 9.6, the Indemnified Party shall at all times have the right, at its option, right to compromise or defend the claim, participate at its own expense and in the defense of such action or asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of an action, no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected (i) by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of Indemnifying Party without the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. An withheld or delayed) unless the settlement involves solely money damages and all such relief is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred and the Indemnified Party receives a full release from all claimants or (ii) by the Indemnified Party without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any In no event shall an Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend be liable for any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of settlement effected without its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitywritten consent.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of If any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified PartyIndemnitee”) shall give prompt written receives notice of any claim or the commencement of any action or proceeding with respect to the which any other party or parties who may become is obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such ) pursuant to Section 8.1 or 8.2, the Indemnitee shall promptly, (and in any event within five (5) business days after receiving notice shall specify in reasonable detail of the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to claim) give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party notice thereof; provided, however, that the failure to deliver such notice shall not be a condition precedent to any liability of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of under the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by provisions for indemnification contained in this Agreement except to the extent the failure to give deliver such notice of prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party’s ability to defend such proceeding. The Indemnifying Party shall have the rightmay compromise and defend, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its such Indemnifying Party’s own expense and by its such Indemnifying Party’s own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying PartyIndemnitee. In any event, the Indemnified Indemnitee, the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnifying Party’s counsel shall have cooperate in the right compromise of, or defense against, any such asserted liability; provided, however, that Indemnitee shall not compromise or settle any such matter without Indemnifying Party’s prior written consent. The Indemnitee, at its own expense expense, can choose to have its counsel participate in the defense of an such asserted liabilityliability and/or related settlement determinations, provided, however, the Indemnifying Party’s counsel shall control such defense and/or related settlement determination. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnitee shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate to such defense.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementpursuant to Section 8.1, such party (the “"Indemnified Party”") shall give prompt the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") written notice to describing the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly in the manner provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party's ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any party seeking such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Partyindemnification. If any the Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall promptly (and in any event not more than ten (10) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to shall cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by . If the Indemnifying Party. In any eventParty elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, fails to notify the Indemnified Party shall have of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the right at its own expense to participate in claim, or the defense of an asserted liability.claim could result

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If an event occurs which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 5.1 or 5.2, the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to party seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”"Indemnitee") shall give prompt written notice to promptly notify the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “"Indemnifying Party”"). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves (a) any claim or (b) the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third Person, the Indemnitee will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided, however, that would be based upon the Circumstance. The Indemnitee's failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. If any such action is brought against any Indemnitee and it notifies the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its optionbe entitled to participate therein and, to compromise or defend the claimextent that it wishes, at its own expense and by its own counselto assume the defense thereof, and otherwise control any with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnitee. After notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnitee of such matter involving election to so assume the asserted liability of defense thereof, the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the Indemnitee for any costs legal expenses of settlement other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred without by the written consent of Indemnitee in connection with the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do sodefense thereof, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred The Indemnitee shall have the right to participate at its own expense in connection with the defense of such cooperation asserted liability. In no event shall an Indemnifying Party be borne liable for any settlement effected by the Indemnitee without the consent of the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Partywhich will not be unreasonably withheld. In no event shall an Indemnifying Party effect any eventsettlement without the consent of the Indemnitee, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitywhich will not be unreasonably withheld.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer If there occurs an indemnifiable event which involves any claim or the Company and/or the Seller of notice commencement of any actionaction or proceeding by a third Person, proceeding, claim or potential claim including any Governmental Authority (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “CircumstanceThird Party Claim”) which could ), the Indemnified Party will give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give Indemnifying Party prompt written notice to of such Third Party Claim or the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancecommencement thereof. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder only if, unless and to the extent that, such failure actually prejudices the Indemnifying Party hereunder. In the event that an action is brought against an Indemnified Party establishes and such Indemnified Party has notified the Indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof pursuant to this Section 9.5, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to assume the defense thereof, with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party; provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of shall not be entitled to assume the Circumstance or was not prejudiced defense (unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the failure Indemnified Party) if (i) the Third Party Claim relates primarily to give notice of any criminal proceeding, action, indictment, allegation or investigation, (ii) the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Third Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise Claim primarily seeks an injunction or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of equitable relief against the Indemnified Party, provided (iii) the Losses relating to the Third Party Claim are reasonably likely to exceed the maximum amount that any such compromise the Indemnified Party could then be entitled to recover from the Indemnifying Party under the applicable provisions of this Agreement, or control shall (iv) the Third Party Claim is one in which the Indemnifying Party is also a party and, based upon the advice of counsel, joint representation would be subject inappropriate or there may be legal defenses available to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheldare different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party. An After notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party of such election to assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party hereunder for any legal costs or expenses of its intention to do soother counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof, except as otherwise provided in this Article IX. The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party agrees agree to cooperate fully with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement of any such action or asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in elects to assume the compromise defense of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any eventa Third Party Claim as contemplated hereunder, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in (but not control) at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such action or asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of an action, no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected (x) by the Indemnifying Party without the written consent of the Indemnified Party (unless (A) the settlement seeks only monetary relief and all such relief provided is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party, (B) the settlement or compromise provides for a full release by the party of the Indemnified Party with respect to the claim(s) being settled and (C) the settlement or compromise does not contain any admission of finding or wrongdoing on behalf of the Indemnified Party) or (y) by the Indemnified Party without the consent of the Indemnifying Party. Except as contemplated hereunder, in no event shall an Indemnified Party or an Indemnifying Party be liable for any settlement or compromise effected without its prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). The Indemnifying Party shall be liable for the fees and expenses of counsel employed by the Indemnified Party for any period during which the Indemnifying Party has not assumed the defense thereof (other than during any period in which the Indemnified Party shall have failed to give a Claim Notice of the Third Party Claim as provided above). If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend or prosecute any Third Party Claim, (1) the parties hereto shall cooperate in the defense or prosecution thereof and (2) the Indemnifying Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts in the defense or settlement of such Third Party Claim. Such cooperation shall include the retention and (upon the Indemnifying Party’s request) the provision to the Indemnifying Party of records and information which are reasonably relevant to such Third Party Claim, and making officers, directors, employees and agents of the Indemnified Party available on a mutually convenient basis to provide information, testimony at depositions, hearings or trials, and such other assistance as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a Party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementpursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2, such party Party (the “"Indemnified Party”") shall will give prompt the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") written notice to describing the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly shall in the manner provided herein will not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementArticle 11, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice materially prejudices the defense of the Circumstancesuch claim. The Indemnifying Party shall will have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified PartyParty seeking such indemnification; provided, provided however, that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs may do so under a reservation of settlement incurred without rights with respect to the written consent of the Indemnifying Partyobligation to indemnify. If any the Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall will promptly (and in any event not more than ten (10) business days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall will be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by Party subject to the Indemnifying Party's reservation of rights. If the Indemnifying Party (i) elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, (ii) fails to timely notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, or, (iii) if in the reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief (other than the payment of money damages) that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party will have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs, expenses, and any payment made therewith will be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying Party hereunder, where such indemnification obligation exists hereunder and subject to the Indemnifying Party's reservation of rights, if any. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim without consent of the other Party where such (x) settlement or compromise would impose injunctive obligations on the non-settling or non-compromising Party or (y) any Damages on the non-settling or non-compromising Party that are not subject to indemnification hereunder; provided, however, that, in the case of (y), consent to settlement or compromise will not be unreasonably withheld. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate (or at the Indemnifying Party's expense, in the circumstances described in (i) through (iii) of this Section 11.3 above where such indemnification obligation exists hereunder) in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnified Party will make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defense; provided, however, any such books, records or other documents within the control of the Indemnified Party which are made available to the Indemnifying Party hereunder will be held in strict confidence by the Indemnifying Party (except to the extent disclosure is reasonably necessary for the defense of such claim) and will be disclosed by the Indemnified Party to the Indemnifying Party only to the extent that such books, records or other documents relate to the claim. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 11.3, (a) the Party conducting the defense of a claim will (1) keep the other Party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim (but only to the extent such other Party is not participating jointly in the defense of such claim), and (2) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner, and (b) to the extent the Indemnifying Party has elected to defend a claim, the Indemnifying Party will not cease to defend such claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action10.4, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become seeking indemnification shall notify the other party or parties obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “"Indemnifying Party”)") promptly. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves any claim or the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have be entitled to assume the rightdefense thereof, at its optionwith counsel 56 <PAGE> selected by the Indemnifying Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to compromise such party or defend parties seeking indemnification of such election so to assume the claimdefense thereof, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the party or parties seeking indemnification hereunder for any costs legal expenses of other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such party or parties in connection with the defense thereof. The Indemnifying Party and the party seeking indemnification agree to cooperate fully with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement incurred of any such action or asserted liability. The party or parties seeking indemnification shall have the right to participate at its or their own expense in the defense of such action or asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of an action no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected (i) by the Indemnifying Party without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise indemnified party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with delayed) unless all relief provided is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne (ii) by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by indemnified party without the consent of the Indemnifying Party. In no event shall an Indemnifying Party be liable for any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at settlement effected without its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitywritten consent. SECTION 10.10.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If there occurs an event which a Party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Sections 9.2 or 9.3, the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to Party seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to promptly notify the party or parties who may become other Party obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such , which notice shall specify in reasonable detail the nature and basis of such claim and amountthe amount thereof, if ascertainable, to the extent known. If such event involves any claim or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third Person (a “Third Party Claim”), the Indemnified Party will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding, which notice shall specify the nature and basis of such claim and the amount thereof, to the extent known, and shall be accompanied by copies of all relevant documentation with respect to such claim, including any summons, complaint or other pleadings that would be based upon may have been served, any written demand or any other relevant document or instrument; provided, however, that the Circumstance. The failure to give provide such prompt notice promptly shall will not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder except to the extent such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party hereunder. In the case of a Third Party Claim, unless the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to assume the defense thereof, with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party establishes of such election to assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses of other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof. An election to assume the defense of such Third Party Claim shall not be deemed an admission that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of is liable to the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure Indemnified Party with respect to give notice of the Circumstancesuch Third Party Claim. The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party agree to cooperate reasonably with each other and their respective counsel in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement of any such Third Party Claim. If it is ultimately determined that the Indemnifying Party is not obligated to indemnify, defend or hold the Indemnified Party harmless from and against a Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall promptly reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any and all costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and court costs) incurred by the Indemnifying Party in its defense of such Third Party Claim. Notwithstanding anything else set forth in this Section 9.6 to the contrary, the Indemnified Party shall at all times have the right, at its option, right to compromise or defend the claim, participate at its own expense and in the defense of such action or asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of an action, no settlement or compromise thereof may be effected (a) by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining Indemnifying Party without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. An , conditioned or delayed) unless the settlement involves solely money damages and all such relief is paid or satisfied in full by the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred or (b) by the Indemnified Party without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying PartyParty (which consent shall not be unnecessarily withheld, conditioned or delayed). If any In no event shall an Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend be liable for any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of settlement effected without its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilityprior written consent.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If an event occurs which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to SECTION 5.1 or 5.2, the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to party seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”"INDEMNITEE") shall give prompt written notice to promptly notify the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”"INDEMNIFYING PARTY"). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves (a) any claim or (b) the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third Person, the Indemnitee will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that would be based upon the Circumstance. The Indemnitee's failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. If any such action is brought against any Indemnitee and it notifies the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its optionbe entitled to participate therein and, to compromise or defend the claimextent that it wishes, at its own expense and by its own counselto assume the defense thereof, and otherwise control any with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnitee. After notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnitee of such matter involving election to so assume the asserted liability of defense thereof, the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the Indemnitee for any costs legal expenses of settlement other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred without by the written consent of Indemnitee in connection with the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do sodefense thereof, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred The Indemnitee shall have the right to participate at its own expense in connection with the defense of such cooperation asserted liability. In no event shall an Indemnifying Party be borne liable for any settlement effected by the Indemnitee without the consent of the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Partywhich will not be unreasonably withheld. In no event shall an Indemnifying Party effect any eventsettlement without the consent of the Indemnitee, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitywhich will not be unreasonably withheld.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of If any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified PartyIndemnitee”) shall give prompt written receives notice of any claim or the commencement of any action or proceeding with respect to the which any other party or parties who may become is obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such ) pursuant to Section 9.1 or 9.2, the Indemnitee shall promptly, (and in any event within five (5) business days after receiving notice shall specify in reasonable detail of the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to claim) give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party notice thereof; provided, however, that the failure to deliver such notice shall not be a condition precedent to any liability of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of under the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by provisions for indemnification contained in this Agreement except to the extent the failure to give deliver such notice of prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party’s ability to defend such proceeding. The Indemnifying Party shall have the rightmay compromise and defend, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its such Indemnifying Party’s own expense and by its such Indemnifying Party’s own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying PartyIndemnitee. In any event, the Indemnified Indemnitee, the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnifying Party’s counsel shall have cooperate in the right compromise of, or defense against, any such asserted liability; provided, however, that Indemnitee shall not compromise or settle any such matter without Indemnifying Party’s prior written consent. The Indemnitee, at its own expense expense, can choose to have its counsel participate in the defense of an such asserted liability, provided, however, the Indemnifying Party’s counsel shall control such defense. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnitee shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate to such defense.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. i. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer an Indemnitee or the Company and/or the Seller SELLER Indemnitee of notice of the assertion of any action, proceeding, claim Claim or potential claim (discovery of any of fact upon which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (expects to make a claim for indemnification hereunder, the “Indemnified Party”) Indemnitee or SELLER Indemnitee shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “"Indemnifying Party”). Such ") written notice shall specify describing such Claim or fact in reasonable detail detail; provided, however, that the basis and amount, if ascertainable, failure of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure Indemnitee or SELLER Indemnitee to give provide notice of the Claim promptly after the Indemnitee or SELLER Indemnitee receives notice of such notice promptly Claim shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless to indemnify the Indemnified Party establishes Indemnitee or SELLER Indemnitee with respect to such Claim except to the extent that such failure actually prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstancehereunder. The Such Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its such Party's option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its such Party's own expense and by its such Party's own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, Indemnitee or SELLER Indemnitee as to which the Indemnifying Party shall have acknowledged its obligation to indemnify the party seeking indemnification hereunder; provided that any such compromise or control counsel for the Indemnifying Party shall be subject to obtaining approved by the prior written Indemnitee or SELLER Indemnitee; and provided further that the Indemnifying Party shall not, without the consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for Indemnitee or SELLER Indemnitee, consent to the entry of any costs of judgment or enter into any settlement incurred without that adversely affects the written consent business or operations of the Indemnifying PartyIndemnitee or SELLER Indemnitee or that does not include the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such Indemnitee or SELLER Indemnitee of a release from all liability with respect to such Claim for litigation. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes shall undertake to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it such party shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitee or SELLER Indemnitee of its such party's intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitee or SELLER Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its such party's counsel in the compromise of of, or defense against against, any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee or SELLER Indemnitee shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after For purposes of this Section 8.4, a -------------------------------- party seeking indemnification shall be considered the receipt by Buyer "Indemnified Party" and the party from whom indemnification is sought shall be considered the "Indemnifying Party." Each party shall promptly, and in all events within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the Management Shareholders, if the Management Shareholders are the Indemnified Party, or the Company and/or Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer of the Seller of notice of any actionBuyer, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which if the Buyer is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainableobtaining actual knowledge thereof, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve notify the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification the existence of any claim, demand or other matter requiring a defense to which the Indemnifying Party's obligations under this Agreement, unless the Article would apply. The Indemnified Party establishes that shall give the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure a reasonable opportunity to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, demand or matter at the Indemnifying Party's own expense and with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and satisfactory to the Indemnified Party; provided that the Indemnified Party shall at all times also have the right to fully participate in the defense at its own expense and by its own counselexpense. Any such claim, and otherwise control any such demand or other matter involving shall not be settled or compromised without the asserted liability consent of the Indemnified Party; provided, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of however, if the Indemnified Party which does not consent to such settlement or compromise, such claim, demand or other matter shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of settled or compromised, but the Indemnifying Party's obligation to indemnify with respect hereto shall be limited to the amount for which such claim, demand or other matter could have been settled or compromised, together with the cost of defense through the date such matter could have been settled or compromised. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise shall, within a reasonable time after receipt of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Partynotice, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any eventfail to defend, the Indemnified Party shall have the right right, but not the obligation, to undertake the defense, and to compromise or settle, exercising reasonable business judgment, the claim, demand or other matter on behalf, for the account and at the risk of the Indemnifying Party. If the claim is one that cannot by its own expense nature be defended solely by the Indemnifying Party (including, without limitation, any federal or state tax proceeding), the Indemnified Party shall make available, or cause to participate in be made available, all information and assistance that the defense of an asserted liabilityIndemnifying Party may reasonably request.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt If a claim for Losses (a -------------------------------- "Claim") is to be made by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to party seeking indemnification under this Agreementhereunder, such party seeking indemnification (the “Indemnified Party”"Indemnitee") shall give prompt written notice to promptly notify in writing the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”)"Indemnitor") promptly. Such If such event involves (a) any claim or (b) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the Indemnitee shall promptly give the Indemnitor written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Delay or failure to so notify the Indemnitor shall specify in reasonable detail only relieve the basis and amountIndemnitor of its obligations to the extent, if ascertainableat all, that it is prejudiced by reasons of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancesuch delay or failure. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have a period of ten days within which to respond thereto. If the rightIndemnitor accepts responsibility or does not respond within such ten-day period, at its option, then the Indemnitor shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel chosen by the Indemnitor, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do somatter, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitor shall provide the Indemnitee with such assurances as may be reasonably required by the Indemnitee to assure that the Indemnitor will assume and be responsible for the entire liability at issue, subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 8.6 and 8.7 hereof. If the Indemnitor fails to assume the defense of such matter within said 30-day period, the Indemnitee against which such matter has been asserted will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the Indemnitor) have the right to undertake, at the Indemnitor's cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such matter on behalf of the Indemnitee. The Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitor shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitee, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld and in the event the Indemnitee defends any such asserted liability, then any compromise of such asserted liability by the Indemnitee shall require the prior written consent of the Indemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementpursuant to Section 9.1, such party (the “"Indemnified Party”") shall give prompt the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") written notice to describing the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly in the manner provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party's ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any party seeking such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining indemnification. If the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes undertake to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall promptly (and in any event not less than 10 days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, provided fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim, or, if in the reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party in any manner, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses have been previously approved by shall be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying PartyParty hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim over the objection of the other; provided, however, that consent to settlement or compromise shall not be unreasonably withheld. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate expense, in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defense. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 9.2, (i) the party conducting the defense of a claim shall (A) keep the other party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim (but only to the extent such other party is not participating jointly in the defense of such claim), and (B) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner, and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not cease to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of any claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld).

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after If an event occurs which a Party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Sections 19.1 or 19.2, the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to party seeking indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified PartyIndemnitee”) shall give prompt written notice to promptly notify the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves (i) any claim or (ii) the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third Person, the indemnitee will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided, however, that would be based upon the Circumstance. The Indemnitee’s failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under hereunder only to the extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party hereunder. If any such action is brought against any Indemnitee and it notifies the Indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it wishes, to assume the defense thereof, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnitee. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that after notice from the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge to the Indemnitee of such election to so assume the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by defense thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the Indemnitee for any costs legal expenses of settlement other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred without by the written consent of Indemnitee in connection with the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do sodefense thereof, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitee agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred The Indemnitee shall have the right to participate at its own expense in connection with the defense of such cooperation asserted liability. In no event shall an Indemnifying Party be borne liable for any settlement effected by the Indemnitee without the consent of the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Partywhich will not be unreasonably withheld. In no event shall an Indemnifying Party effect any eventsettlement without the consent of the Indemnitee, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liabilitywhich will not be unreasonably withheld.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a party hereto of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, pursuant to Section 10.1. such party (the “"Indemnified Party”") shall give prompt the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") written notice to describing the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify claim in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstancedetail. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice promptly in the manner provided herein shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this AgreementSection, unless except to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the such failure to give notice of materially prejudices the CircumstanceIndemnifying Party's ability to defend such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any party seeking such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining indemnification. If the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes undertake to compromise or defend any such asserted liability, it shall promptly (and in any event not less than 10 days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's original notice) notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided as incurred by the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend the asserted liability, fails to notify the Indemnified Party of its election to compromise or defend as herein provided, fails to admit its obligation to indemnify under this Agreement with respect to the claim, or, if in the reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Party, the claim could result in the Indemnified Party becoming subject to injunctive relief or relief other than the payment of money damages that could materially adversely affect the ongoing business of the Indemnified Party in any manner, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its option, to pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability by its own counsel and its reasonable costs and expenses have been previously approved by shall be included as part of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying PartyParty hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnified Party may settle or compromise any claim over the objection of the other. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have and the right Indemnifying Party may participate, at its their own expense to participate expense, in the defense of an such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend any claim, the Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party any books, records or other documents within its control that are necessary or appropriate for such defense. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 10.2, (i) the party conducting the defense of a claim shall (A) keep the other party informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of the defense of such claim (but only to the extent such other party is not participating jointly in the defense of such claim), and (B) conduct the defense of such claim in a prudent manner, and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not cease to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of any claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). Upon the final determination of liability and the amount of the indemnification payment under this Section 10, the appropriate party shall pay to the other, as the case may be, within 10 business days after such determination, the amount of any claim for indemnification made hereunder.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer If there occurs an event which a party asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 8.1(a) or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action8.1(b) hereof, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become seeking indemnification shall promptly notify the other party obligated to provide indemnification hereunder pursuant hereto (the “"Indemnifying Party”"). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail If such event involves any claim or the basis and amount, if ascertainable, commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, the party seeking indemnification will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided, however, that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the Indemnified Party establishes extent that such failure prejudices the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any party seeking indemnification and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its optionbe entitled to participate therein and, to compromise or defend the claimextent that it shall wish, at its own expense and by its own counselto assume the defense thereof and, and otherwise control any after notice from the Indemnifying Party to such matter involving party seeking indemnification of such election so to assume the asserted liability of defense thereof, the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the party seeking indemnification hereunder for any costs legal expenses of settlement other legal counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred without by such party in connection with the written consent of the Indemnifying Partydefense thereof. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party The party seeking indemnification agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party The party seeking indemnification shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. In no event shall an Indemnifying Party be liable for any settlement effected without its prior written consent.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of a) If there occurs an event which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party (the an “Indemnified Party”) asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 11.2 or Section 11.3, the Indemnified Party shall give prompt written notice to notify the other party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the an “Indemnifying Party”)) promptly. If such event involves (i) any claim or (ii) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third Person, the Indemnified Party will give such Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail be a condition precedent to any liability of the basis and amountIndemnifying Party hereunder; provided, if ascertainablehowever, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreementhereunder only to the extent that such failure materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any Indemnified Party and it shall notify the Indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, unless the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it shall wish, to assume the defense thereof, with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party establishes that and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An of such election so to assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses of its intention to do so, other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such party in connection with the defense thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall be liable for the fees and expenses of counsel employed by the Indemnified Party for any period during which the Indemnifying Party has not assumed the defense thereof. The Indemnified Party agrees to reasonably cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of i) If there occurs an event which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreement, such party Party (the an “Indemnified Party”) asserts is an indemnifiable event pursuant to Section 8.1 or Section 8.2, the Indemnified Party shall give prompt written notice to notify the party or parties who may become obligated to provide Party from which it is seeking indemnification hereunder (the an “Indemnifying Party”)) promptly. If such event involves (A) any claim or (B) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third Person, the Indemnified Party will give the Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail be a condition precedent to any liability of the basis and amountIndemnifying Party hereunder; provided, if ascertainablehowever, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such provide prompt notice promptly shall as provided herein will relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless hereunder only to the extent that such failure materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party hereunder. In case any such action shall be brought against any Indemnified Party and the Indemnified Party establishes that shall notify the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge in writing of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by commencement thereof, the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its optionbe entitled to participate therein and, to compromise or defend the claimextent that it shall wish, at its own expense and to assume the defense thereof, with counsel selected by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An and reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnifying Party and, after written notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party of such election so to assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses of its intention to do so, other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by such Party in connection with the defense thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall be liable for the fees and expenses of counsel employed by the Indemnified Party for any period during which the Indemnifying Party has not assumed the defense thereof. The Indemnified Party agrees to reasonably cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such Such cooperation shall be borne by include the retention and (upon the Indemnifying Party’s request) the provision to the Indemnifying Party of records that are reasonably relevant to such third party claim, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by making employees available at the Indemnifying Party’s expense (which shall include only reasonable out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred) on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation of any material provided hereunder. In any event, the The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability, it being understood, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall control such defense.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly Indemnitee shall receive indemnification from Corporation in accordance with this Agreement as soon as practicable after Indemnitee has submitted to the receipt by Buyer Corporation a written request for indemnification. If any Proceeding is initiated, or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which demand is hereinafter individually referred made, against Indemnitee with respect to as a “Circumstance”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this Agreementan Indemnifiable Event, such party (then the “Indemnified Party”) Indemnitee shall give prompt written notice of such Proceeding to the party or parties who may become Corporation. In the event that the Corporation shall be obligated under Section 2 hereof to provide indemnification hereunder (pay the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail Expenses of any Proceeding against Indemnitee, the basis and amountCorporation, if ascertainableappropriate, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the Circumstance. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject entitled to obtaining assume the prior written consent defense of such Proceeding, with the Indemnified Party Corporation's counsel or such other counsel as may be approved by Indemnitee, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, upon the delivery to Indemnitee of written notice of its election to do so. An Indemnifying Party shall After delivery of such notice, approval of such counsel by Indemnitee and the retention of such counsel by the Corporation, the Corporation will not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement for any costs fees of settlement counsel subsequently incurred without by Indemnitee with respect to the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, same Proceeding; provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party that (i) Indemnitee shall have the right to employ Indemnitee's own counsel in any such Proceeding at its own expense Indemnitee's expense, and (ii) if (A) the employment of counsel by Indemnitee has been previously authorized by the Corporation, or (B) Indemnitee shall have reasonably concluded that there may be a conflict of interest between the Corporation and Indemnitee in the conduct of such defense or (C) the Corporation shall not, in fact, have employed counsel to participate in assume the defense of an asserted liabilitysuch Proceeding, then the fees and expenses of Indemnitee's counsel shall be paid by the Corporation.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer or the Company and/or the Seller a Party of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “CircumstanceClaim”) which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this AgreementSection 9.1 or Section 9.2, the party receiving such party notice (the an “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the CircumstanceClaim. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance Claim or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the CircumstanceClaim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, conditioned or delayed. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liability.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt If a claim for Losses (a “Claim”) is to be made by Buyer any Acies Indemnified Person or the Company and/or the Seller of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim Champion Indemnified Person (any of which is such indemnified person, hereinafter individually referred to as a “CircumstanceClaimant”) which could give rise to a right to seeking indemnification under this Agreementhereunder, such party (Claimant shall notify the “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party or parties who may become obligated (any such indemnifying party, a “Respondent”) promptly. If such event involves (a) any claim or (b) the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person, Claimant shall give Respondent written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding as provided above. Delay or failure to provide indemnification hereunder (so notify Respondent shall only relieve Respondent of its obligation to the “Indemnifying Party”). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amountextent, if ascertainableat all, of any claim that would be based upon the Circumstance. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance or was not Respondent is prejudiced by the failure to give notice reason of the Circumstancesuch delay or failure. The Indemnifying Party Respondent shall have the righta period of 30 days within which to respond thereto. If Respondent accepts responsibility or does not respond within such 30 day period, at its option, then Respondent shall be obligated to compromise or defend the claimdefend, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel chosen by Respondent, which counsel shall be acceptable to such Acies Indemnified Person or Champion Indemnified Person, as the case may be, such matter, and otherwise control any Respondent shall provide Claimant with such assurances as may be reasonably required by Claimant to assure that Respondent will assume and be responsible for the entire liability at issue. If Respondent fails to assume the defense of such matter involving within said 30 day period, Claimant will (upon delivering notice to such effect to Respondent) have the asserted liability of right to undertake, at Respondent’s cost and expense, the Indemnified Partydefense, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent settlement of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheldsuch matter on behalf of such Claimant. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party The Claimant agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Respondent and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party Claimant shall have the right to participate at its own expense to participate in the defense of an such asserted liability. Any compromise of such asserted liability by Respondent shall require the prior written consent of Claimant, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld and in the event Claimant defends any such asserted liability, then any compromise of such asserted liability by Claimant shall require the prior written consent of Respondent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Notice and Opportunity to Defend. Promptly after the receipt by Buyer ABC, Cycles or the Company and/or the Seller Cycles Shareholders of notice of any action, proceeding, claim or potential claim (any of which is hereinafter individually referred to as a “Circumstance”"CLAIM") which could give rise to a right to indemnification under this AgreementSection 9.01, such party Cycles and/or the Cycles Shareholders (the “Indemnified Party”each an "INDEMNIFIED PARTY") shall give prompt written notice to the party or parties who may become obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying "INDEMNIFYING Party”"). Such notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis and amount, if ascertainable, of any claim that would be based upon the CircumstanceClaim. The failure to give such notice promptly shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, unless the Indemnified Party establishes that the Indemnifying Party either had knowledge of the Circumstance Claim or was not prejudiced by the failure to give notice of the CircumstanceClaim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise or defend the claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, and otherwise control any such matter involving the asserted liability of the Indemnified Party, provided that any such compromise or control shall be subject to obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld. An Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any costs of settlement incurred without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party. If any Indemnifying Party undertakes to compromise or defend any asserted liability, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of or defense against any such asserted liability. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party, provided such costs and expenses have been previously approved by the Indemnifying Party. In any event, the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its own expense to participate in the defense of an asserted liability.