Common use of RECITALS A Clause in Contracts

RECITALS A. Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 25, 1997 by and among X.X. Childs Equity Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, UHS Acquisition Corp., a Minnesota corporation, and Universal Hospital Services, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the "Acquisition Agreement"), and of certain related transactions to be consummated concurrently therewith, the Stockholders (as hereinafter defined) will own (and may hereafter acquire) certain shares of Common Stock (as hereinafter defined) and certain options, warrants, securities and other rights to acquire from the Company, by exercise, conversion, exchange or otherwise, shares of Common Stock or securities convertible into Common Stock. B. All of the Stockholders desire to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of regulating certain aspects of the Stockholders' relationships with one another and with the Company. AGREEMENT In consideration of the premises and the mutual promises, representations, warranties, covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the parties to this Agreement mutually agree as follows: ARTICLE I