DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY AGREEMENT by and between Santarus, Inc. and Prasco, LLC dated April 26, 2010
Exhibit 10.1
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by and between
Santarus, Inc.
and
Prasco, LLC
dated April 26, 2010
This Distribution and Supply Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of April 26, 2010 (the
“Effective Date”), by and among Santarus, Inc., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as
“Manufacturer”), and Prasco, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (hereinafter referred to as
“Distributor”).
Recitals
WHEREAS, Manufacturer will supply, and Distributor will purchase, distribute and sell, the
Products (as defined herein) in the Territory in accordance with the terms hereof.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and consideration set forth herein,
the Parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the following defined terms shall have the meanings set out in this
Article 1.
1.1 “Act” means the United States Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended.
1.2 “Adverse Drug Experience” means any of the following: an “adverse drug experience,” a
“life-threatening adverse drug experience,” a “serious adverse drug experience,” or an “unexpected
adverse drug experience,” as those terms are defined at 21 C.F.R. § 314.80.
1.3 “Affiliate” of a Party means any entity that directly or indirectly controls, is
controlled by, or is under common control with, such Party. An entity shall be regarded as in
control of another entity if it owns or controls at least fifty percent (50%) of the equity
securities of the subject entity entitled to vote in the election of directors (or, in the case of
an entity that is not a corporation, for the election of the corresponding managing authority),
except that the term “Affiliate” shall not include subsidiaries or other entities in which a Party
or its Affiliates owns a majority of the ordinary voting power necessary to elect a majority of the
board of directors or other governing board, but is restricted from electing such majority by
contract or otherwise, until such time as such restrictions are no longer in effect.
1.4 [***]
1.5 “Audited Party” has the meaning given in Section 5.9(d) hereof.
1.6 “Auditing Party” has the meaning given in Section 5.9(d) hereof.
1.7 [***]
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1.8 [***]
1.9 “Bankruptcy Event” means, with respect to a Person, that such Person becomes insolvent, or
voluntary or involuntary proceedings by or against such Person are instituted in bankruptcy or
under any insolvency law, or a receiver or custodian is appointed for such Person, or proceedings
are instituted by or against such Person for corporate reorganization or the dissolution of such
Person, which proceedings, if involuntary, shall not have been dismissed within sixty (60) days
after the date of filing, or such Person makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or
substantially all of the assets of such Person are seized or attached and not released within sixty
(60) days thereafter.
1.10 “Branded Products” means (a) the brand drug Zegerid® (omeprazole/sodium
bicarbonate) Capsules 20mg/1100mg and 40mg/1100mg, manufactured and distributed in accordance with
NDA No. 21-849 and marketed under the Trademark; and (b) the brand drug Zegerid®
(omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate) Powder for Oral Suspension 20mg/1680mg and 40mg/1680mg,
manufactured and distributed in accordance with NDA No. 21-636 and marketed under the Trademark.
1.11 “Change in Control” means (i) the liquidation or dissolution of a Party or the sale or
other transfer by a Party (excluding transfers to subsidiaries) of all or substantially all of its
assets; or (ii) the occurrence of a tender offer, stock purchase, other stock acquisition, merger,
consolidation, recapitalization, reverse split, sale or transfer of assets or other transaction, as
a result of which any person, entity or group (a) becomes the beneficial owner, directly or
indirectly, of securities of a Party representing more than 50% of the ordinary shares of such
Party or representing more than 50% of the combined voting power with respect to the election of
directors (or members of any other governing body) of such Party’s then outstanding securities, or
(b) obtains the ability to appoint a majority of the Board of Directors (or other governing body)
of a Party, or obtains the ability to direct the operations or management of a Party or any
successor to the business of a Party; provided, however, that for purposes of this definition, the
term “Party”, in the case of Distributor, shall be deemed to mean both Distributor and Scion
Companies, LLC, the corporate parent of Distributor.
1.12 “Commencement Date” has the meaning given in Section 2.1.
1.13 “Commercially Reasonable Efforts” means, with respect to the efforts to be expended by
any Party with respect to any objective, those reasonable, diligent, good faith efforts to
accomplish such objective as such Party would normally use to accomplish a similar objective under
similar circumstances. “Commercially Reasonable Efforts” with respect to a product shall mean
those efforts and resources normally used by such Party with respect to a product owned or
controlled by such Party, or to which such Party has similar rights, which product is of similar
market potential and is at a similar stage in its life as is the Product, taking into account
issues of safety, efficacy, product profile, the competitiveness of the marketplace, the
proprietary position of the Product, the regulatory structure involved, profitability of the
Product and other relevant commercial factors.
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1.14 “Competitive Product” means a drug product, other than the Products, that contains
omeprazole and is marketed as a generic product AB rated to and substitutable for any of the
Branded Products.
1.15 “Confidential Information” means all proprietary materials, data or other information
(whether or not patentable) regarding a Party’s know how, products, business information or
objectives, that is designated as confidential in writing by the disclosing Party, whether by
letter or by the use of an appropriate stamp or legend, prior to or at the time any such material,
data or other information is disclosed by the disclosing Party to the other Party. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, materials, data or other information that are disclosed by a Party in writing
without an appropriate letter, stamp or legend, or that are orally, electronically or visually
disclosed by a Party, shall constitute Confidential Information of such Party if (a) such Party,
within thirty (30) days after such disclosure, delivers to the receiving Party a written document
or documents describing the materials, data or other information, indicating that such materials,
data or other information constitute Confidential Information, and referencing the place and date
of such oral, visual, electronic or written disclosure and the names of the persons to whom such
disclosure was made, or (b) such materials, data or other information are of the type that is
customarily considered to be confidential information by persons engaged in activities that are
substantially similar to the activities being engaged in by the Parties.
1.16 “Distributor Discretionary Change” has the meaning given in Section 4.2(b) hereof.
1.17 “Event of Default” has the meaning given in Section 10.4 hereof.
1.18 “FDA” means the United States Food and Drug Administration.
1.19 “First Commercial Sale” means the date of the first sale of a Product in the Territory by
Distributor pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
1.20 “Force Majeure Event” has the meaning given in Section 10.7 hereof.
1.21 “Initial Term” has the meaning given in Section 10.1 hereof.
1.22 “Invoice Supply Price” has the meaning given in Section 3.2 hereof.
1.23 [***]
1.24 “Manufacturer Discretionary Change” has the meaning given in Section 4.2(a) hereof.
1.25 “NDA” means a New Drug Application pursuant to Section 505 of the Act (21 U.S.C. Section
355), or the applicable regulations (21 CFR Part 314), including any supplements, amendments or
modifications submitted to or required by the FDA or any successor application or procedure for
approval to market a pharmaceutical product.
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1.26 “NDC#” means a unique 3-segment number that identifies the labeler/vendor, the product
and the trade package size.
1.27 [***]
1.28 “Net Sales” means the gross amount billed or invoiced to independent Third Party
customers (including taxes) for sales of Products on an SKU basis, less deductions for (a) [***],
(b) [***], and (c) taxes charged to the customer and itemized on the invoice and directly related
to the sale of Products, all determined in accordance with United States generally accepted
accounting principles consistently applied. Products shall be considered sold as of the date title
passes to the customer (upon delivery).
1.29 “Party” means Manufacturer or Distributor, as the case may be, and “Parties” means
Manufacturer and Distributor.
1.30 “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint
venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization or other entity.
1.31 “Product Listing” means filing with the FDA a list of drugs in commercial distribution as
required by law.
1.32 “Products” means (a) omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate capsules 20mg/1100mg and 40mg/1100mg;
and (b) omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate powder for oral suspension 20mg/1680mg and 40mg/1680mg, each
in finished final packaged form that are manufactured by or on behalf of Manufacturer for sale to
and subsequent resale by Distributor in the Territory. In addition to the foregoing, the term
Products shall also include any other dosage formulation of omeprazole that Manufacturer has
elected to include in this Agreement pursuant to Section 2.2.
1.33 “Regulatory Agency” means the FDA and the regulatory agency or notified body in a country
that performs the same or equivalent function as the FDA in the United States. Any reference to a
rule or requirement of the FDA herein shall refer, if the circumstances make it applicable, to the
equivalent rule or requirement of any other Regulatory Agency.
1.34 “Remaining Supply Price” has the meaning given in Section 3.4 hereof.
1.35 “Renewal Term” has the meaning given in Section 10.1 hereof.
1.36 “Required Manufacturing Change” has the meaning given in Section 4.1 hereof.
1.37 “Rolling Forecast” has the meaning given in Section 5.5(a) hereof.
1.38 “SKU” means each of the following unit configurations of the Products: (a)
omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate capsules 20mg/1100mg (30-count bottle); (b) omeprazole/sodium
bicarbonate capsules 40mg/1100mg (30-count bottle); (c) omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate powder for
oral suspension 20mg/1680mg (carton of 30 single
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dose packets); and (d) omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate powder for oral suspension 40mg/1680mg
(carton of 30 single dose packets).
1.39 “Specifications” means the specifications for each Product contained in the NDA for the
Branded Products.
1.40 “Supply Price” has the meaning given in Section 3.1 hereof.
1.41 “Term” has the meaning given in Section 10.1 hereof.
1.42 “Territory” means the United States of America and its territories and possessions.
1.43 “Third Party(ies)” means any Person other than the Parties or their respective
Affiliates.
1.44 “Third Party Vendors” has the meaning given in Section 2.10.
1.45 “Trademark” means Zegerid®.
ARTICLE 2
DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
2.1 Commencement Date; First Commercial Sale.
(a) The Parties acknowledge that Manufacturer has multiple SKUs of the Products and may elect
to launch individual SKUs of the Products at different times.
(b) Manufacturer shall have the sole right and discretion to determine if and when to launch
each individual SKU of the Products. If Manufacturer decides to launch an SKU of the Products,
Manufacturer shall provide Distributor with written notice specifying a date for Distributor to
commence distributing and marketing such SKU. A notice delivered by Manufacturer under this
Section 2.1(b) for an SKU of the Products is referred to herein as a “Commencement Notice” with
respect to such SKU of the Products, and the date specified in a Commencement Notice is referred to
herein as the “Commencement Date” with respect to such SKU of the Products.
(c) Effective as of the Commencement Date with respect to each SKU of the Products,
Manufacturer grants to Distributor a nonsublicensable, nontransferable license under the NDA for
the applicable Branded Product to distribute and sell such SKU of the Products in the Territory as
a generic product AB rated to and substitutable for the applicable Branded Product. Upon delivery
of the Commencement Notice for an SKU of the Products, Manufacturer shall supply such SKU of the
Products to Distributor [***], and Distributor shall distribute and market such SKU of the Products
in the Territory as a generic product
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commencing as of the Commencement Date, in each case in accordance with this Agreement. Until
the Commencement Date with respect to an SKU of the Products, Distributor shall have no right to
distribute, advertise, promote or sell such SKU of the Products, [***]. [***].
(d) Distributor shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to launch each SKU of the Products
on the applicable Commencement Date; provided, however, and subject to Section 10.7, such launch
shall occur not later than [***]. [***], Distributor shall send written notice to Manufacturer
specifying the date of the First Commercial Sale of such SKU of the Products. In addition,
Distributor shall confirm the date of First Commercial Sale via email (to an email address
designated by Manufacturer) within [***].
2.2 Additional Product. During the Term, Manufacturer may specify additional dosage
forms of omeprazole, either as a single entity or in combination, to be included in the definition
of “Product” and to be distributed and sold by Distributor in accordance with this Agreement. If
Manufacturer elects to include such other dosage forms, Manufacturer shall provide Distributor
prior written notice of such election (the “Added Product Election”), together with the Invoice
Supply Price for such added Product. The Invoice Supply Price for such added Product shall be
determined in accordance with the same criteria as the Invoice Supply Prices set forth in
Exhibit 3.2. Following such Added Product Election, such added Product shall be deemed a
“Product” for all purposes hereunder. Distributor shall launch such added Products [***].
2.3 Supply and Commercial Exploitation. Distributor shall purchase all of its
requirements of the Products exclusively from Manufacturer in accordance with this Agreement.
Distributor shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to distribute, promote and expand the sale of
the Products as generic products in the Territory, and in performing such activities, Distributor
shall devote the same level of effort to Manufacturer and the Products as it does for its other
customers and products. In promoting and distributing the Products, Distributor shall not use the
Trademark or any other trademark or trade name, except that Distributor may (a) use the Trademark
on promotional materials to the extent necessary to indicate that the Products are substitutable
for the Branded Products and are “authorized generics” of the Branded Products, and (b) identify
itself as the distributor of the Product using its “Prasco” trade name and trade dress; provided,
however, that all such promotional materials shall be approved by Manufacturer in accordance with
Section 6.2.
2.4 [***].
2.5 Distribution Obligations. Distributor shall: (i) store, handle and distribute its
inventory of the Products in clean and sanitary conditions as required to maintain the quality and
traceability of the Products, and in accordance with the labeling for the Products; (ii) not alter
the Products in any manner; (iii) comply with the Act and all other applicable federal, state and
local food, health and other relevant laws and regulations within the Territory in connection with
its storage, handling, distribution and sale of the Products; (iv) not promote or market the
Products in any manner which is inconsistent with the labeling of the Products or applicable laws
and
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regulations (including without limitation, 21 CFR Section 201), or otherwise make any false or
misleading representations to customers or others regarding the Products.
2.6 Solicitation Outside Territory. Distributor shall not, and Distributor shall
cause its Affiliates to not (i) solicit or accept orders for sales of any Product or Products to
any existing or prospective customer outside the Territory, (ii) deliver or tender (or cause to be
delivered or tendered) any Product or Products outside of the Territory, or (iii) sell any Product
or Products to, or solicit any sales from, a customer if Distributor knows or has reason to know
that such customer intends to resell the Products outside of the Territory.
2.7 Pricing. Distributor shall have sole discretion in establishing the prices at
which Distributor sells the Products. [***].
2.8 Reservation of Rights. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement,
Manufacturer is not granting to Distributor any right, title or interest, whether express or
implied, under any intellectual property right or other right that Manufacturer or its Affiliates
may own or otherwise control. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude or prevent Manufacturer or
its Affiliates from manufacturing, marketing or selling the Branded Products (either by itself or
through a Third Party) in the Territory. Except as set forth in Section 2.1, nothing contained in
this Agreement shall grant (or be construed as granting) to Distributor any right, title or
interest in, to or under any NDA held in the name of Manufacturer, or any supplement thereto, or
any other intellectual property right owned or controlled by Manufacturer.
2.9 NDC#; Manufacturer. Distributor shall distribute and sell the Products using only
an NDC# that reflects Distributor as the distributing and selling party. Distributor shall take
all actions necessary to obtain such new NDC# prior to the first Commencement Date. Manufacturer
shall be listed as the manufacturer on the label for the Products.
2.10 Contract Manufacture. Distributor acknowledges that Manufacturer may use an
Affiliate or one or more Third Parties to supply, contract manufacture or package the Products
(collectively, “Third Party Vendors”).
2.11 Compliance with Laws. Each of Distributor and Manufacturer shall perform its
obligations under this Agreement in all material respects in compliance with applicable laws, rules
and regulations.
2.12 [***].
2.13 Settlement of Patent Litigation. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed
to prohibit Manufacturer from settling any patent litigation relating to the Branded Products or
authorizing a Third Party that is a party to such a settlement to sell, market or distribute a
Competitive Product (including an authorized generic of the Branded Products) in the Territory.
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ARTICLE 3
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
3.1 Supply Price. Following the first Commencement Date, and during the remaining
Term, Distributor shall pay Manufacturer the Supply Price for the Products on an SKU basis,
consisting of the Invoice Supply Price, the [***] and any applicable [***].
3.2 Invoice Supply Price. The initial invoice supply price for each Product is set
forth in Exhibit 3.2. [***]. With respect to each Product, the price set forth in
Exhibit 3.2 [***] is referred to as the “Invoice Supply Price”. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if the First Commercial Sale of a Product has not occurred by [***], then the initial
invoice supply price for each such Product shall be adjusted as of [***] as contemplated by Section
3.2(a).
(a) [***].
(b) In addition, to the extent that Manufacturer [***].
3.3 Payment of Invoice Supply Price. Manufacturer shall invoice Distributor for the
Invoice Supply Price together with, or promptly after, each shipment of Product to Distributor,
[***]. Distributor shall pay Manufacturer’s invoices for each Product: (A) within [***] days after
the date of First Commercial Sale of the Product if Manufacturer ships the Product prior to such
First Commercial Sale or if Manufacturer ships the Product within [***] days after such First
Commercial Sale; and (B) within [***] days from the date of invoice for shipments of such Product
thereafter. For all Products added under Section 2.2, Distributor shall pay Manufacturer’s
invoices for each Product: (I) within [***] days after the date of the First Commercial Sale of the
Product if Manufacturer ships the Product prior to such First Commercial Sale or if Manufacturer
ships the Product within [***] days after such First Commercial Sale; and (II) within [***] days
from the date of invoice for shipments of such Product thereafter. The date of each invoice for
[***] shall be the date of First Commercial Sale of such [***], and the date of each invoice for
other Products shall be the date of shipment of such Products to Distributor. Distributor shall
make payment without deduction, deferment, set-off, lien or counterclaim of any nature, other than
for rejected or returned goods for which Manufacturer has issued a credit acknowledgment.
3.4 [***].
(a) Following the first Commencement Date, and during the remaining Term, Distributor shall
pay Manufacturer [***], and shall make such payments in accordance with Section 3.5. For purposes
hereof, a “calendar month” is measured as follows with respect to each SKU of the Products that has
a different date of First Commercial Sale: (i) for the first calendar month, the stub period
beginning on the date of the First Commercial Sale of such Product and ending on the last day of
the calendar month in which the First Commercial Sale occurs; (ii) for the next succeeding months,
the full calendar month period; and (iii) for the final calendar month, the stub period beginning
on the first day of the calendar month and ending on the termination or expiration of this
Agreement.
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(b) The Parties acknowledge that the deductions from Net Sales set forth in Section 1.28(b)
shall be accrued during the applicable calendar month but that the actual deductions of such items
for such month may not finally be known until after Distributor makes a payment to Manufacturer
under Section 3.5(b) for such calendar month. Accordingly, on an ongoing basis, Distributor shall
compare actual deductions for such items against the accruals for such items used to calculate
payments under Section 3.5(b) in prior calendar months. [***], Distributor shall provide to
Manufacturer (in accordance with the Accrual Rollforward Report included in Exhibit 3.4(b)) a
rollforward of accrual activity for the [***]. Such rollforward shall show accruals at the
beginning of the period, additions to accruals, actual charges against such accruals, any
adjustments to accruals deemed necessary by Distributor, and ending accruals held by Distributor at
the [***]. Any adjustments to existing accruals shall be included in the computation of Net Sales
in the month following the distribution of the accrual analysis.
(c) Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Distributor shall continue to
provide Manufacturer with an Accrual Rollforward Report as provided above until all adjustments to
existing accruals are determined, and within [***]days after Distributor delivers each such Accrual
Rollforward Report, [***]. Nothing contained herein shall require Manufacturer to pay any disputed
amounts set forth in such report or notice, or otherwise constitute a waiver of any right of
Manufacturer to dispute the amounts set forth in such report or notice.
(d) [***].
3.5 Payment of [***]. During the period commencing after the First Commercial Sale of
a Product and continuing thereafter until the end of the calendar quarter following the calendar
quarter in which this Agreement terminates or expires:
(a) Within [***]days after the end of each calendar month, ending after the Commencement Date
for such Product, Distributor shall deliver to Manufacturer a written report, showing with respect
to the immediately preceding month (i) inventory of Product in Distributor’s distribution
facilities as of the first and last days of such month, and units of Product received and shipped
during such month (all in accordance with the report included in Exhibit 3.5(a)(i)), and
(ii) a written report in the form of Exhibit 3.5(a)(ii), completed with respect to the
prior month, including the calculation [***] for such calendar month [***]for such calendar month.
(b) Within [***] days after the end of the calendar month in which the First Commercial Sale
of a Product occurs (provided that such time period may be extended to [***] days with regard to
the amount of Product sold during such calendar month for which Distributor has not received
payment as of the [***] day), and within [***] days after the end of each calendar month
thereafter, Distributor shall remit the total amount due to Manufacturer for [***] for such
calendar month by wire transfer in U.S. dollars to the credit of such bank account as shall be
designated in advance by Manufacturer. [***].
(c) Within [***] days after the first Commencement Date and within [***] days after the end of
each calendar year thereafter, Distributor shall submit to
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Manufacturer [***]. In addition, Distributor shall provide [***] upon the reasonable request
of Manufacturer.
3.6 Taxes and Withholding. Distributor shall make all payments to Manufacturer under
this Agreement without any deduction or withholding for, or on account of, any tax.
3.7 Currency. All amounts hereunder, including, without limitation, Net Sales,
expense amounts and the amounts due to Manufacturer hereunder, shall be expressed in U.S. dollars.
3.8 Maintenance of Records; Audit. Distributor shall maintain, and shall require its
Affiliates to maintain, complete and accurate books and records in connection with the handling,
sale, and distribution of all Products hereunder, as necessary to allow the accurate calculation
consistent with generally accepted accounting principles of the amounts due to Manufacturer, the
reporting obligations contemplated herein, and compliance with the terms of this Agreement, and
Distributor shall maintain such books and records for a period of at least [***] after the end of
the calendar year in which they were generated, or for such longer period as may be required by
law. Once per calendar year during the Term, Manufacturer shall have the right to engage an
independent accounting firm reasonably acceptable to Distributor, at Manufacturer’s expense, which
shall have the right to examine in confidence the relevant books and records as may be reasonably
necessary to determine or verify the amount of payments due hereunder and compliance with
obligations hereof. Such accounting firm shall conduct such examination, and Distributor shall
make such books and records available, during normal business hours at the facility(ies) where such
books and records are maintained. Each such examination shall be limited to pertinent books and
records for any year ending not more than [***] prior to the date of request; provided that
Manufacturer shall not be permitted to audit the same period of time more than once. Before
permitting such independent accounting firm to have access to such books and records, Distributor
may require such independent accounting firm and its personnel involved in such audit to sign a
confidentiality agreement (in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Distributor) as to any
Confidential Information which is to be provided to such accounting firm or to which such
accounting firm will have access while conducting the audit under this Section. The independent
accounting firm will prepare and provide to each Party a written report stating whether the reports
submitted and amounts paid are correct or incorrect and the amounts of any discrepancies. If there
was an underpayment by Distributor hereunder, Distributor shall promptly (but in no event later
than thirty (30) days after its receipt of the independent auditor’s report so concluding) make
payment to Manufacturer of any shortfall by wire transfer in U.S. dollars, including interest
calculated in accordance with Section 3.9. If there was an overpayment by Distributor hereunder,
Manufacturer shall promptly (but in no event later than thirty (30) days after Manufacturer’s
receipt of the independent auditor’s report so concluding) refund to Distributor the excess amount
by wire transfer in U.S. dollars. In the event of any underpayment by Distributor resulting in a
cumulative discrepancy during any calendar year in excess of the greater of (i) [***] or (ii)
[***], all costs of the audit, including the expenses of the independent accounting firm, shall be
borne and promptly paid by Distributor.
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3.9 Interest on Late Payments. If any payment under this Agreement is late, interest
shall accrue on the past due amount at a rate equal to the lesser of (a) [***] percent per annum,
and (b) the maximum rate permitted by law. Time for any payments hereunder shall be of the
essence.
ARTICLE 4
MARKET REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 Mandatory Changes to Specifications. Manufacturer shall use Commercially
Reasonable Efforts to make changes to the Specifications that are required by applicable law (a
“Required Manufacturing Change”). To the extent reasonably practicable and in any event prior to
shipment, Manufacturer shall notify Distributor of such proposed changes prior to implementing such
changes. [***].
4.2 Discretionary Changes to Specifications.
(a) Manufacturer shall be permitted to make changes to the Specifications or manufacturing
processes that are not Required Manufacturing Changes (a “Manufacturer Discretionary Change”);
provided, however, that Manufacturer shall provide Distributor at least ninety (90) days prior
notice of any such Manufacturer Discretionary Change that requires pre-approval from the FDA and at
least thirty (30) days prior notice of any other such Manufacturer Discretionary Changes; and
provided further that Manufacturer shall comply with all applicable legal requirements concerning
any Manufacturer Discretionary Change. [***]. At any time during the Term, Manufacturer may in
its sole discretion, without the consent of Distributor but with the applicable prior notice to
Distributor described above, change the manufacturer used in the manufacturing or labeling of
Products and change any suppliers of raw materials or components used in making such Products.
Distributor shall cooperate with Manufacturer in a reasonable manner to effect such change or
transfer. Manufacturer shall be responsible for making any required regulatory filings with
respect to such change in supplier or manufacturing facility and shall be responsible for obtaining
all approvals in connection therewith.
(b) Subject to Section 6.1, Distributor shall be permitted to make changes to the labeling
that are not Required Manufacturing Changes (a “Distributor Discretionary Change”), subject to
Manufacturer’s prior written consent; provided, however, that Distributor shall provide
Manufacturer at least ninety (90) days prior notice of any such Distributor Discretionary Change,
Manufacturer shall then work diligently with Distributor and any Third Party Vendors to implement
such change, and Distributor shall comply, and take all actions necessary for Manufacturer to
comply with all applicable legal requirements concerning any Distributor Discretionary Change.
[***].
4.3 Regulatory Filings; Communication with Regulatory Agency. Manufacturer will have
control over, and authority and responsibility for, monitoring and coordinating all maintenance of,
regulatory actions with respect to, and communications and filings with and
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submissions to, any Regulatory Agency with respect to the NDA for the Products and the distribution
and sale of the Products under this Agreement, including making all filings with the FDA required
for Product Listing, any Required Manufacturing Change or Manufacturer Discretionary Change, as
well as reporting of Adverse Drug Experiences. Manufacturer shall use Commercially Reasonable
Efforts to make such filings with applicable Regulatory Agencies as necessary for Manufacturer to
carry out its obligations under this Agreement. In the case of the Product Listing, Distributor
shall assist Manufacturer in preparing the required form for filing by Manufacturer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Distributor shall be solely responsible for communications and
filings with and submissions to any Regulatory Agency or other federal, state or local governmental
authority concerning Product sales, prices, discounts, rebates, fees, charge-backs, and other
payments associated with Distributor’s distribution and sale of Products under this Agreement,
including without limitation, all reporting, and disclosure obligations under the Medicaid Drug
Rebate Program (Monthly and Quarterly Average Manufacturer Price, Baseline Average Manufacturer
Price, and Rebate Per Unit), Medicare Part B (Quarterly Average Sales Price), the Veteran’s
HealthCare Act 602 (Public Health Service 340B Quarterly Ceiling Price), the Veteran’s HealthCare
Act 603 (Quarterly and Annual Non-Federal Average Manufacturer Price and Federal Ceiling Price),
and Federal Supply Schedule Contract Prices. Distributor shall also cooperate fully with
Manufacturer and shall timely supply all data and information requested by Manufacturer to enable
Manufacturer to comply with any applicable federal, state or local reporting and disclosure
requirements concerning Manufacturer’s supply of Products to Distributor under this Agreement.
4.4 Distributor Communication with Regulatory Agency. If Distributor reasonably
concludes, after consultation with its regulatory counsel, that it is necessary or advisable for
Distributor to communicate with a Regulatory Agency regarding Distributor’s activities under this
Agreement, then Distributor shall so advise Manufacturer reasonably in advance and shall provide
Manufacturer with copies of all correspondence between Distributor and the applicable Regulatory
Agency. Distributor shall provide Manufacturer with copies of all correspondence, documents and
materials received from a Regulatory Agency concerning any Product or any activities under this
Agreement. Distributor shall provide Manufacturer with copies of any proposed correspondence or
communications of any kind to a Regulatory Agency that relates to any Product or any activities
under this Agreement at least seven (7) days before the submission of such correspondence.
Distributor shall adopt all reasonable suggestions and recommendations of Manufacturer concerning
any meeting or written or oral communication with such Regulatory Agency.
4.5 Regulatory Cooperation. Each Party shall provide the other with all reasonable
assistance and take all actions reasonably needed to enable such other Party to comply with any law
applicable to such other Party’s activities under this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided in
Article 7, such assistance and actions shall include, without limitation, informing the other Party
within forty-eight (48) hours of receiving any information that:
(a) Raises any material concerns regarding the safety or efficacy of any Product;
(b) Indicates or suggests a potential material liability for either Party to Third Parties arising
in connection with any Product;
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(c) Is reasonably likely to lead to a recall or market withdrawal of any Product in the
Territory; or
(d) Concerns any material investigation, inspection, detention, seizure or injunction
involving any Product by any Regulatory Agency in the Territory.
Manufacturer and Distributor shall, in each such case, jointly determine whether subsequent
notification to a Regulatory Agency is required, and if necessary, which Party shall provide such
notification. Except as otherwise provided in Article 7, if the parties disagree on whether to
notify a Regulatory Agency, the position of Manufacturer shall control.
4.6 Payment of Rebates on the Products. Distributor shall be solely responsible for
all federal, state and local government and private purchasing, pricing or reimbursement programs
with respect to the Products sold by Distributor, including taking all necessary and proper steps
to execute agreements and file other appropriate reports and other documents with governmental and
private entities. Distributor shall be solely responsible for payment and processing of all
rebates, whether required by contract or local, state or federal law, for the Products sold by
Distributor.
4.7 Product Returns. Except as otherwise set forth in Article 5 (and subject to
Section 1.28), Distributor shall be solely responsible for handling any Product returns, including
responsibility for destruction and any associated costs.
ARTICLE 5
ORDERS AND TERMS
5.1 Delivery Terms; Title Passage
(a) [***], (i) Manufacturer shall deliver all quantities of Product to Distributor FCA
(Incoterms 2000) Manufacturer’s manufacturing facility, warehouse or such other facility mutually
agreed to by the Parties, (ii) risk of loss and title shall pass to Distributor once the Products
are placed on the loading dock of Manufacturer’s facility, and (iii) [***].
(b) [***].
5.2 Shipping Documentation. All shipments of Products shall be accompanied by a
packing slip that describes the Products and states the purchase order number. Manufacturer shall
supply with each shipment a Certificate of Analysis for each lot of the Products included in the
shipment. Each Certificate of Analysis shall include, at a minimum, the Product name, batch
number, date of manufacture, analytical test results, product specifications, microbiological test
results (if applicable), and certification by Manufacturer’s Quality Assurance that all
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Specifications have been met as of the time of shipment and that the Product was produced and
tested in accordance with cGMP requirements.
5.3 Governing Terms. To the extent there is any conflict or inconsistency
between this Agreement and any purchase order, purchase order release, confirmation, acceptance or
any similar document, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
5.4 Other Costs. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, Distributor shall
be solely responsible for all costs and expenses related to the marketing, sale and distribution of
Products in the Territory.
5.5 Forecasts and Purchase Orders.
(a) Forecasts. Commencing on the Effective Date (or such later date as the parties
may mutually agree) with respect to quantities required for launch of the Products [***], and on
the [***] following the first Commencement Date, Distributor shall provide to Manufacturer a
non-binding, good faith written estimate (the “Rolling Forecast”) by month of Distributor’s
quantity requirements for Products by SKU for next [***]. For example, Distributor’s Rolling
Forecast provided on [***] of any year shall cover the period from [***] through [***] of that
year.
(b) Ongoing Firm Orders. Accompanying each Rolling Forecast, Distributor shall place
[***] binding purchase orders for Products for the [***] month contained in such Rolling Forecast
by written or electronic purchase order to Manufacturer (or by any other means agreed to by the
Parties), except that the binding purchase orders accompanying the first Rolling Forecast shall
cover the first [***] contained in such Rolling Forecast. Distributor shall be required to
purchase at a minimum [***] of the amount of Products forecasted for the [***] of each Rolling
Forecast subject to binding purchase orders, except that [***]. Each purchase order shall specify
the quantity and type of each Product by SKU and delivery schedule. Orders shall be placed in
accordance with the batch sizes and minimum order quantities set forth on Exhibit 5.5(b)
hereto, which may be amended by written notice from Manufacturer from time to time. Manufacturer
shall use its Commercially Reasonable Efforts to fulfill purchase orders submitted to Manufacturer
which meet the volume requirements set forth in this Section. [***].
(c) Dating. All Products supplied by Manufacturer shall, upon receipt by Distributor
or its designee, have dating no less than [***] months prior to expiration (in the case of
omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate capsules 40mg/1100mg and omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate powder for
oral suspension 40mg/1680mg) and no less than [***] months prior to expiration (in the case of
omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate capsules 20mg/1100mg and omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate powder for
oral suspension 20mg/1680mg). Supply of any Products having shorter dating shall be subject to the
written consent of Distributor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) Delivery. Any shipment delivered that is within [***] of the quantity ordered
will be considered as meeting such order quantity, and any shipment delivered on a date within
[***] of the delivery date specified on the purchase order will be considered as
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delivered on time. In addition, in no event shall Manufacturer be deemed in breach or default
under this Agreement if Distributor has sufficient inventory to cover any shortfalls under purchase
orders.
5.6 Acceptance and Rejection and Product Defects.
(a) Delivery of any Products by Manufacturer to Distributor shall constitute a certification
by Manufacturer that such Products conform to the warranties in Section 5.7(a). Distributor shall
have thirty (30) days after receipt of each shipment of Products to determine if such Products
conform to such warranties and to accept or reject any of such Products that fail to conform to
such warranties. Distributor shall submit any claims for failure to so conform (“Claims”) in
writing to Manufacturer within such thirty (30) day period describing in detail the nonconforming
characteristics of the Products. Distributor shall be deemed to have accepted any Products if it
fails to submit a Claim during such thirty (30) day period.
(b) If Distributor submits a Claim and Manufacturer does not agree with the Claim, the Parties
shall submit the Products in question to a mutually agreed independent party that has the
capability of testing the Products to determine whether they comply with the warranties in Section
5.7(a). The determination of such independent party shall be binding on the Parties. The losing
Party shall bear all costs and expenses related to such testing. Manufacturer shall be deemed to
have agreed with a Claim if it fails to give Distributor objection in writing to the Claim within
fifteen (15) days after it receives the Claim.
(c) If Manufacturer agrees with the Claim, or if Manufacturer disagrees with the Claim but an
independent party determines under Section 5.6(b) that the Products do not comply with the
warranties in Section 5.7(a), then Manufacturer shall (a) credit Distributor the Invoice Supply
Price for the Products in question as promptly as reasonably possible (but in any event within
fifteen (15) days), (b) instruct Distributor whether to return or destroy the Products in question,
and (c) provide Distributor with replacement Products as promptly as reasonably possible (invoiced
in accordance with Section 3.3 for payment by Distributor). Manufacturer shall pay for all costs
of returning or destroying non-conforming Products and shall bear the risk of loss for such
Products from the time they leave Distributor’s premises for return delivery or destruction. In
addition, Manufacturer shall pay for all freight and insurance costs of sending the replacement
Products.
5.7 Product Warranty.
(a) Manufacturer warrants that (i) [***], and (ii) upon delivery at the shipping point of all
other Product supplied to Distributor in accordance with Section 5.1(a), such Product (i) shall
comply with the Specifications, (ii) shall have been manufactured in material compliance with all
applicable laws, rules and regulations, including current good manufacturing practices, (iii) shall
not be adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of the Act, and (iv) may be introduced into
interstate commerce pursuant to the Act.
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(b) If any Product accepted by Distributor does not conform to the above warranties,
including, without limitation, in the context of any recall of, or other corrective actions with
respect to, the Products, Manufacturer shall be obligated, at its option, to promptly (but in any
event within [***] after Distributor notifies Manufacturer of the non-conformity) replace such
Product at its own expense and ship such replacement Product back to either Distributor or the
applicable customer at its own expense, or to credit to Distributor the Invoice Supply Price for
the Product. If customers return defective Products to Distributor that are covered by the
foregoing warranties, at Manufacturer’s option, Distributor shall either (i) destroy such Products,
or (ii) ship them to Manufacturer at Manufacturer’s expense for such replacement. If the Parties
disagree on whether any Product fails to comply with the warranties in Section 5.7(a), the Parties
shall resolve the disagreement as provided in Section 5.6(b).
(c) Warranty claims shall not apply to damaged Products to the extent such damage is caused in
whole or in part by Distributor’s negligence or breach of this Agreement or use, handling, or
storage by any party other than Manufacturer [***] that is not in accordance with Manufacturer’s
instructions (consistent with current good manufacturing practices) or the Product labeling or that
constitutes improper treatment.
5.8 Sole Remedy. Except as provided in Section 9.1(a) and Section 7.2, the provisions
of Section 5.6 and Section 5.7 above shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to
Distributor with respect to any Product that fails to meet the warranties in Section 5.7(a)
5.9 Inspection and Audit.
(a) From and after the first Commencement Date, Distributor shall have the right, upon
reasonable advance notice and during regular business hours, to have a Third Party reasonably
acceptable to Manufacturer inspect and audit the facilities being used by Manufacturer for
production of Products (including those of any Third Party Vendor used by Manufacturer) to assure
compliance by Manufacturer and/or the Third Party Vendor with prevailing FDA or other Regulatory
Agency good manufacturing practices. Manufacturer shall be entitled to accompany Distributor on
any such audit.
(b) From and after the first Commencement Date, Manufacturer shall have the right, upon
reasonable advance notice and during regular business hours, to inspect and audit the facilities
being used by or for the benefit of Distributor for the handling, storage and distribution of
Products (including those of any subcontractor or agent used by Distributor) to assure compliance
by Distributor with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
(c) A Party shall not carry out the audits provided for under this Section 5.9 more than once
per year unless there is reasonable cause for an additional audit (including, but not limited to,
following up any prior deficiencies noted in the course of prior audits or notification of an issue
in any of the foregoing areas). Each Party performing an inspection or audit shall conduct it in a
manner that minimizes disruption of the business operations of the Party being audited.
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(d) If an inspection or audit reveals that the facilities do not satisfy the requirements
above in all material respects, then the Party conducting the audit (the “Auditing Party”) shall
promptly provide to the other Party (the “Audited Party”) written notice of such fact, which notice
shall contain in reasonable detail the deficiencies found in the facilities and, if practicable,
those steps the Auditing Party believes should be undertaken in order to remedy such deficiencies.
The Parties shall discuss in good faith the proposed deficiencies and, to the extent there is
agreement on the proposed deficiencies, the Audited Party shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts
to remedy such deficiencies, or implement a plan to remedy such deficiencies, as soon as reasonably
practical following receipt of the notification thereof; (provided, however, that in the case of
an audit by Distributor of a Third Party Vendor’s facilities, Manufacturer shall discuss any such
noted deficiencies with the applicable Third Party Vendor and shall request that the Third Party
Vendor implement reasonably appropriate corrective measures).
(e) Distributor’s rights under this Section 5.9 are subject to the rights and obligations of
Manufacturer under its Third Party Vendor agreements. [***].
5.10 [***].
5.11 Quality Agreement. Manufacturer and Distributor shall negotiate in good faith to
enter into a quality agreement (the “Quality Agreement”) with additional customary terms and
conditions, consistent with the terms of this Agreement, within thirty (30) days following the
Effective Date.
ARTICLE 6
PACKAGING AND REMINDER MATERIALS
6.1 Packaging. All Products supplied to Distributor hereunder shall be in finished
packaged form. Manufacturer shall provide Distributor with sufficient information concerning
packaging and labeling components for Distributor to develop appropriate artwork, and Distributor
shall design such artwork and supply it to Manufacturer. Manufacturer shall produce all package
and labeling materials to be used for the Products (including print-ready artwork with
Distributor’s NDC#). Any changes to the packaging and labeling specifications requested by
Distributor after the First Commercial Sale of a Product shall require the prior written consent of
Manufacturer. If Manufacturer consents to such changes, such changes will be at Distributor’s cost
and expense (including any costs associated with inventory or component write-off), in accordance
with Section 4.2(b). Distributor shall clearly identify Manufacturer as the manufacturer of the
Product on all packaging materials unless otherwise requested by Manufacturer.
6.2 Promotional Materials. Unless otherwise agreed by Manufacturer, Distributor shall have
the right to use only the following promotional materials in connection with the marketing of the
Products: professional purchasing information consisting of a trade fact sheet (containing a
product profile using standard drug listing information) and a related flyer
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(containing information from the trade fact sheet and a statement that the Products are an
authorized generic version of the Branded Products); trade show graphics; and a page on
Distributor’s publicly available web site comparing the Products to the Branded Products. All
promotional materials prepared by Distributor in connection with the Products shall comply with all
applicable laws, rules and regulations, including without limitation, Section 502(n) of the Act and
21 CFR Part 200.200 and Part 202. Distributor shall be solely liable for all statements and
representations in Distributor’s promotional materials that are inconsistent with the labeling for
the Branded Products, or which otherwise violate any applicable laws or regulations. Manufacturer
shall have final approval authority for all promotional materials. Distributor shall submit to
Manufacturer for its approval all such materials for the Products prior to their use by
Distributor, and Manufacturer shall respond to any requests for approval within ten (10) business
days of receipt; provided, however, that Manufacturer shall not have any approval rights over any
portion of Distributor’s promotional materials to the extent they relate solely to the resale
pricing of the Products or any potential competition between Distributor and Manufacturer, and
Distributor shall redact any such information from its submissions to Manufacturer. Manufacturer
shall be responsible for submitting promotional materials to FDA/DDMAC as required by law under the
NDA for the Branded Products. For purposes of this Agreement, “promotional materials” includes all
labeling and reminder materials (consisting of trade show graphics) as defined in 21 CFR Section
200.200 and Section 202.1(e)(2), as well as any other applicable provisions of the Act or
applicable regulations.
6.3 Sampling. Distributor shall not provide or cause to be provided any samples of
Products to any Third Party for use by consumers.
ARTICLE 7
REGULATORY; RECALLS
7.1 Adverse Drug Experiences; FDA Audits; etc.
(a) Notification.
(i) Adverse Drug Experiences. Distributor shall notify Manufacturer of any Adverse
Drug Experience with respect to a Product within one (1) business day of the time such Adverse Drug
Experience becomes known to Distributor or its employees or any of their Affiliates and such
reports shall be made in accordance with and in the manner set forth on the form attached hereto as
Exhibit 7.1.
(ii) Complaints. Each Party shall refer any complaints, including medical complaints
and drug product complaints, that it receives concerning any Product in the Territory to the other
Party within ninety-six (96) hours of receiving such complaint; provided that all complaints
concerning suspected or actual product tampering, contamination or any Product that is
out-of-specification shall be delivered within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving such complaint,
and any complaint that includes a possible Adverse Drug Experience shall be reported to
Manufacturer in accordance with Section 7(a)(i).
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(b) Disclosure. Except as required by applicable laws, Distributor shall not disclose
any information concerning any Adverse Drug Experience or any complaint concerning any Product to
any Third Party without the prior written consent of Manufacturer.
(c) Training. Distributor shall provide its employees and agents with adequate
training in order to ensure compliance with the reporting requirements under Section 7.1(a). For
purposes of training its personnel as to what an Adverse Drug Experience is, a Distributor shall
use the following definition:
An Adverse Drug Experience is any adverse event, including any untoward, unwanted or
“bad” thing that happens to an individual during or after any use of the Product,
even if a particular event is not thought to be related to Product use (e.g.,
getting hit by a car), and even if an event is mentioned in the Product labeling
(e.g., what is sometimes called a “side effect”). Reports of exposure during
pregnancy, drug overdose, drug or product abuse, unanticipated beneficial effects,
inadvertent or accidental exposure, drug exposure through breast feeding, medication
error, adverse drug experience occurring from withdrawal of the drug or product and
failure of pharmacological action (e.g., it doesn’t work) should also be considered
Adverse Drug Experiences for internal reporting purposes. An Adverse Drug
Experience is also sometimes referred to as an adverse drug reaction, adverse event
or side effect.
(d) Reporting. Manufacturer shall be solely responsible for Adverse Drug Experience
reporting for the Products. Manufacturer shall comply with applicable FDA requirements concerning
Adverse Drug Experience Reporting reporting for the Products, including 21 C.F.R. Section 314.80.
(e) Pharmacovigilance. As part of the Quality Agreement, Manufacturer and Distributor
shall negotiate in good faith additional customary terms and conditions relating to
pharmacovigilance, consistent with the terms of this Agreement.
7.2 Recalls.
(a) If a recall of any Product sold by or on behalf of Distributor is required or recommended
by the FDA, or if a recall, suspension or other withdrawal of any Product sold by or on behalf of
Distributor is deemed advisable by Distributor and Manufacturer, such recall, suspension or other
withdrawal shall be implemented and administered by the Parties in a manner that is appropriate and
reasonable under the circumstances and in conformity with accepted trade practices and any
requests, recommendations, or orders of the FDA. Each Party shall cooperate with the other Party
to effectuate such recall, suspension or other withdrawal.
(b) In the absence of an order or recommendation of the FDA, if the Parties are unable to
agree upon a Product recall, suspension or other withdrawal, Manufacturer shall make the final
decision on all matters related to the recall, suspension or other withdrawal (including matters
relating to the method of implementation), except that Distributor may implement and administer a
recall or suspension of Product distributed by it if it reasonably believes, based on the advice of
outside regulatory counsel and after good faith discussion with
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Manufacturer, that a failure to administer a recall or suspension would pose health risks to
the public.
(c) Manufacturer shall pay all Recall Costs and Expenses in connection with a recall under
this Section 7.2, except that Distributor shall bear such Recall Costs and Expenses to the extent
such recall is implemented as a result of Distributor’s negligence or breach of its obligations
under this Agreement. As used in this Section 7.2, the term “Recall Costs and Expenses” means only
(i) actual expenses or obligations to Third Parties for such recall (but not including payments for
lost profits or economic loss), (ii) the costs and expenses of notifying customers, (iii) the costs
and expenses associated with shipment of the recalled units of Product, and (iv) the costs and
expenses of destroying and replacing such recalled units (or, in the case of Manufacturer,
reimbursing Distributor for the Invoice Supply Price paid with respect to the recalled units if
such units cannot be replaced).
(d) Distributor undertakes to use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to establish a tracing and
recall system which will enable Distributor, to the extent reasonably possible, to identify, as
quickly as possible, customers within the Territory who have been supplied with Product of any
particular batch, and to recall such Product from such customers. Distributor also agrees to
reasonably coordinate with Manufacturer and its third party reverse logistics vendor from time to
time during the Term to prepare for any potential recall, suspension or other withdrawal.
7.3 Information. Within fifteen (15) days after Manufacturer’s request from time to
time, Distributor shall provide Manufacturer all information in Distributor’s possession or control
necessary for Manufacturer to comply with FDA reporting requirements.
ARTICLE 8
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
8.1 Manufacturer Representations and Warranties. Manufacturer represents and warrants
to Distributor that, as of the Effective Date:
(a) all necessary corporate and other authorizations, consents and approvals which are
necessary or required for it to enter into of this Agreement have been duly obtained;
(b) the entering into of this Agreement by Manufacturer shall not (i) violate any provision of
law, statute, rule or regulation or any ruling, writ, injunction, order, judgment or decree of any
court, administrative agency or other governmental body to which Manufacturer is subject, or (ii)
conflict with or result in any breach of any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any
agreement to which Manufacturer or any of its Affiliates is a party or by which it or its
Affiliates or any of its or their properties or assets is bound or affected;
(c) the Products will be sold to Distributor free and clear of all liens, claims and
encumbrances of any nature;
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(d) to the best of its knowledge, the manufacture, use and sale of the Products does not
infringe the patents of any Third Party in the Territory; and
(e) it has not granted any license, right or interest in or to the Products, or any method of
manufacture thereof, to any Third Party that would conflict with the rights being granted to
Distributor under this Agreement.
(f) Manufacturer has supplied Distributor with a correct and complete copy of the agreements
between Manufacturer and the University of Missouri that govern the calculation of License Fees and
Royalties payable by Manufacturer to the University of Missouri, and there are no other agreements
that govern such calculation.
8.2 Distributor Representations and Warranties. Distributor represents and warrants
to Manufacturer as of the Effective Date that:
(a) all necessary corporate and other authorizations, consents and approvals which are
necessary or required for it to enter into this Agreement have been duly obtained; and
(b) the entering into of this Agreement by Distributor shall not (i) violate any provision of
law, statute, rule or regulation or any ruling, writ, injunction, order, judgment or decree of any
court, administrative agency or other governmental body, or (ii) conflict with or result in any
breach of any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any agreement to which Distributor, or any
of its Affiliates is a party or by which it or its Affiliates or any of their properties or assets
is bound or affected.
8.3 Disclaimer of Warranties.
(a) EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY OTHER
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY TO THE OTHER PARTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
(b) NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE SUCCESS OF THE
COMMERCIAL EXPLOITATION OF THE PRODUCTS.
8.4 Limitations of Liabilities.
(a) Limitation on Certain Damages. EXCEPT FOR AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF ANY AMOUNTS PAID
TO A THIRD PARTY RESULTING IN AN INDEMNIFIABLE CLAIM HEREUNDER AND IN THE CASE OF BREACH OF ARTICLE
11, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS,
BUSINESS, OR GOODWILL) IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCTS SUPPLIED OR TO BE SUPPLIED HEREUNDER, OR ANY
OTHER MATTER COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT,
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REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH
OF WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
(b) Maximum Aggregate Liability. EXCEPT FOR AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF ANY AMOUNTS
PAID TO A THIRD PARTY RESULTING IN AN INDEMNIFIABLE CLAIM HEREUNDER, OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTIONS 5.6
OR 5.7 (WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO SECTION 5.8) OR SECTION 7.2, AND ACCRUED AND UNPAID AMOUNTS DUE UNDER
ARTICLE 3, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY’S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO THE OTHER PARTY OR ANY
OTHER PERSON WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS OR ANY OTHER MATTER COVERED
BY THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, EXCEED $[***].
(c) Allocation of Risks. The limitation of liability set forth in this Article 8
reflects a deliberate and bargained for allocation of risks between Distributor and Manufacturer
and is intended to be independent of any exclusive remedies available under this Agreement,
including any failure of such remedies to achieve their essential purpose.
(d) Essential Part of the Bargain. The Parties acknowledge that the limitations of
liability set forth in this Article 8 are an essential element of this Agreement between the
Parties and that the Parties would not have entered into this Agreement without such limitations of
liability.
ARTICLE 9
INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 Indemnification. In order to distribute among the Parties the responsibility for
claims arising out of this Agreement, and except as otherwise specifically provided for herein, the
Parties agree as follows:
(a) Manufacturer agrees to defend and indemnify and hold Distributor harmless against any and all
Third Party claims, demands, suits or proceedings, and all associated expenses, recoveries and
damages, including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees and expenses, arising out of, based
on, or caused by (i) the breach by Manufacturer of any representation, covenant or warranty
contained in this Agreement, (ii) any personal injury (including death) caused by the use of
Products, (iii) any claim that the sale of the Products (including, without limitation, the patents
used in connection with making, using or selling the Products) infringes the intellectual property
rights of a Third Party, (iv) any certification filed with the FDA by a Third Party with respect to
a Competitive Product under and pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 355(j)(2)(A)(vii)(IV) of the Act, or
(v) any governmental investigation or proceeding (administrative or otherwise) or Third Party claim
relating to a potential or actual settlement agreement between Manufacturer and a Third Party that
plans to market or is
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marketing a Competitive Product, except in the case of each of subsections (i), (ii) or (iii)
hereof, to the extent that such claims, suits, proceedings, expenses, recoveries or damages arise
from or are aggravated by acts of or failure to act by Distributor, including without limitation,
any breach by Distributor of this Agreement.
(b) Distributor agrees to defend and indemnify and hold Manufacturer harmless against any and
all Third Party claims, demands, suits, proceedings, and all associated expenses, recoveries, and
damages including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees and expenses, arising out of, based on,
or caused by (i) Distributor’s performance under this Agreement, including the storage, sale,
shipment, promotion or distribution of the Products by or on behalf of Distributor, or (ii) the
breach by Distributor of any representation, covenant or warranty contained in this Agreement,
except in each case to the extent that such claims, suits, proceedings, expenses, recoveries or
damages arise from or are aggravated by acts of or failure to act by Manufacturer, including
without limitation, any breach by Manufacturer of this Agreement.
9.2 Procedures. In connection with any claim for indemnification under Section 9.1(a)
or (b), (i) the Party seeking indemnification shall provide the other Party with reasonably prompt
written notice of any claim or action for which it seeks indemnification, (ii) the indemnifying
Party shall have the right to control the defense and settlement of any such claim or action (but
only to the extent no injunctive relief is being sought), and (iii) the indemnified Party shall
reasonably cooperate and provide reasonable assistance in connection with the defense and
settlement of any such claim or action.
ARTICLE 10
TERM AND TERMINATION
10.1 Term. This Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue
for a period of five (5) years after the first Commencement Date to occur, unless terminated
earlier as provided below (the “Initial Term”). This Agreement will automatically renew for
additional one (1) year terms (each, a “Renewal Term”) unless either Party elects not to renew this
Agreement by written notice to the other Party, which notice must be provided at least six (6)
months prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or the applicable Renewal Term, as the case may
be. The Initial Term and any applicable Renewal Term are collectively referred to herein as the
“Term.”
10.2 Termination by Manufacturer.
(a) Delay in First Commercial Sale. If there has not been a First Commercial Sale of
at least one SKU of the Products before December 31, 2012, Manufacturer may terminate this
Agreement with respect to one or more SKUs of the Products at any time prior to the occurrence of a
First Commercial Sale upon written notice to Distributor.
(b) Convenience. Manufacturer may terminate this Agreement (i) with respect to a Product
SKU, at any time prior to the First Commercial Sale of that Product
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SKU for any reason upon written notice to Distributor, provided Manufacturer gives the noticebefore
it gives any written approval under Section 2.1(c) for Distributor to engage in pre-booking
activities, (ii) with respect to a Product SKU, at any time following the First Commercial Sale of
that Product SKU upon thirty (30) days written notice to Distributor in the event that a
Competitive Product (with respect to that Product SKU) that was previously launched is no longer
available, and (iii) in whole or on a Product SKU basis, at any time following the First Commercial
Sale of a particular Product SKU for any reason upon nine (9) months’ written notice to
Distributor.
(c) Distributor Change of Control. If Distributor agrees to become or otherwise
becomes subject to any Change of Control, Distributor shall so notify Manufacturer, in writing,
within ten (10) days. Manufacturer may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days written
notice to Distributor after a Change in Control of Distributor, which notice must be given no later
than thirty (30) days after Distributor gives Manufacturer written notice of the Change of Control,
or if no notice is provided by Distributor, at any time following such Change of Control.
(d) Non-availability of Competitive Product after Launch. If one or more
Competitive Products are launched and all Competitive Products are no longer available,
Manufacturer may, in addition to the other rights set forth in this Article 10, suspend (but not
terminate) this Agreement immediately upon written notice to Distributor. Such suspension will
continue until a Competitive Product is again available and Manufacturer notifies Distributor to
commence distributing and marketing the Product or Products.
10.3 Termination by Distributor.
(a) Delayed Commencement Notice or Failure to Deliver Launch Quantities. Distributor
may terminate this Agreement with regard to a particular SKU of the Products upon prior written
notice to Manufacturer if (i) Manufacturer fails to deliver a Commencement Notice with respect to
that SKU within sixty (60) days after the launch by a Third Party in the Territory of a Competitive
Product (with respect to that Product SKU), or (ii) Manufacturer delivers a Commencement Notice
within such sixty (60) day period, but Manufacturer fails to deliver to Distributor launch
quantities of the applicable SKU of the Products in compliance with this Agreement and such failure
prevents Distributor from making the First Commercial Sale of the applicable SKU of the Products
within such sixty (60) day period.
(b) Significant Selling Price Decrease. If Distributor’s net selling price of an SKU
of the Products decreases to less than [***]% of the Invoice Supply Price for that SKU of the
Products sold during any [***] period, then Distributor may provide written notice (the “Supply
Notice”) to Manufacturer of such occurrence and a calculation of the Invoice Supply Price for such
SKU that would have been necessary to avoid such occurrence. If Distributor and Manufacturer fail
to negotiate a new Invoice Supply Price for the applicable SKU acceptable to both Parties within
thirty (30) days after delivery of the Supply Notice, either Party shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement with regard to the applicable SKU immediately upon written notice
delivered within fifteen (15) days after such initial thirty (30)
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day period; provided however, that Distributor shall not have a termination right under this
Section 10.3(b) if prior to the expiration of such thirty (30) day period Manufacturer notifies
Distributor that it is reducing the Invoice Supply Price for future deliveries of the applicable
SKU of the Products to the amount specified for such SKU in Distributor’s Supply Notice to
Manufacturer under this Section 10.3(b). For purposes of this Section 10.3(b), the Invoice Supply
Price of the Products sold by Distributor and Distributor’s selling price of those Products shall
be determined on a SKU by SKU basis and any new Invoice Supply Price mutually agreed pursuant to
this Section 10.3(b) shall be applied [***].
(c) Continuing Suspension. If Manufacturer suspends this Agreement under Section
10.2(d) and the suspension lasts for more than two (2) years, Distributor may terminate this
Agreement upon written notice to Manufacturer.
10.4 Termination by Non-Defaulting Party upon Event of Default. Upon the occurrence
of an Event of Default, in addition to all rights and remedies provided by applicable law, the
non-defaulting Party in its sole discretion may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days’
prior notice to the defaulting Party. For purposes of this Section 10.4, the occurrence of any one
or more of the following acts, events or occurrences shall constitute an “Event of Default” under
this Agreement: (a) either Party becomes the subject of a Bankruptcy Event; or (b) either Party
fails to cure any material breach of its obligations under this Agreement within sixty (60) days
after written notice of the breach from the other Party. In the case of Manufacturer’s supply
obligations under Section 5.5, an “Event of Default” shall be deemed to have occurred if
Manufacturer has failed to supply (i) at least [***] percent ([***]%) of firm purchase order
quantities for [***] consecutive months; or (ii) at least [***] percent ([***]%) of firm purchase
order quantities for a total [***] month period; provided, however, that in such event, an “Event
of Default” shall not be deemed to have occurred to the extent that (A) the failure to supply is a
result of Product failing to meet the applicable Specifications or product warranties (wherein
Section 5.8 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy); or (B) Distributor has sufficient inventory to
cover any shortfalls under purchase orders.
10.5 Termination by Mutual Agreement. In the event that the Parties mutually
determine that the arrangements contemplated by this Agreement are no longer in the best interests
of the Parties or the Parties are not otherwise compatible, the Parties may at any time, by mutual
written agreement, terminate this Agreement in its entirety or with regard to one or more Product
SKUs.
10.6 Termination for Withdrawal of NDA or Branded Products. Either Party shall have
the right to terminate this Agreement with regard to one or more Product SKUs upon thirty (30) days
written notice to the other Party in the event of: (i) withdrawal of the NDA for the applicable
Branded Products; (ii) withdrawal of the applicable Branded Products from the market for medical or
scientific concerns as to toxicity, safety or efficacy; or (iii) withdrawal of the applicable
Branded Products upon the written request of any Regulatory Agency.
10.7 Force Majeure Events. If either Party is prevented from performing any of its
obligations hereunder due to any cause which is beyond the non-performing Party’s reasonable
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control, including fire, explosion, flood, or other acts of God; acts, regulations, or laws of
any government; war or civil commotion; strike, lock-out or labor disturbances; or failure of
public utilities or common carriers (a “Force Majeure Event”), such non-performing Party shall not
be liable for breach of this Agreement with respect to such non-performance to the extent any such
non-performance is due to a Force Majeure Event. Such non-performance will be excused for as long
as such event shall be continuing, provided that the non-performing Party gives prompt written
notice to the other Party of the Force Majeure Event. Such non-performing Party shall exercise all
Commercially Reasonable Efforts to eliminate the Force Majeure Event and to resume performance of
its affected obligations as soon as practicable. Should the event of Force Majeure continue
unabated for a period of sixty (60) days or more, the Parties shall enter into good faith
discussions with a view to alleviating its affects or to agreeing upon such alternative
arrangements as may be fair and reasonable having regard to the circumstances prevailing at that
time, up to and including termination of the Agreement in whole or on a Product SKU basis.
10.8 Statutory Rights. Distributor acknowledges that it is cognizant of certain state
statutes that impose on a wholesaler, distributor or importer specific duties and obligations with
regard to the termination of a distribution agreement. Notwithstanding the rights conferred under
those statutes to a distributor, Distributor hereby waives its rights thereunder with respect to a
valid termination pursuant to a right under this Agreement and in consideration of its appointment
hereunder covenants not to xxx Manufacturer, or submit a complaint to any Regulatory Agency or
governmental authority, in the event of the termination of this Agreement except for the purpose of
enforcing Distributor’s rights under this Agreement. This Section in no way affects the
enforcement rights of Distributor to recover amounts earned pursuant to this Agreement.
10.9 Obligations Following Termination.
(a) Cessation of Distribution Efforts. Upon expiration or termination of this
Agreement for any reason, as of the date of such expiration or termination (i) Distributor shall
immediately stop all distribution, marketing and sales of the applicable SKU of the Products, and
(ii) Distributor’s binding purchase commitments under Section 5.5(b) for the applicable SKU of the
Products shall be canceled automatically, except that in the case of termination by Distributor
under Section 10.4 for Manufacturer’s Event of Default, Distributor may elect to complete the
purchase of Products under its binding purchase commitments and sell off its remaining inventory.
(b) Repurchase of Inventory. Upon termination of this Agreement by Manufacturer under
Section 10.2(b)(ii) or (iii) (Manufacturer’s convenience after First Commercial Sale) or 10.2(c)
(Manufacturer’s choice upon Distributor’s Change of Control), by Distributor under Section 10.3(c)
(Continuing Suspension) or 10.4 (Manufacturer’s Event of Default), or by either Party under Section
10.3(b) (Significant Selling Price Decrease) or 10.6 (termination of NDA or withdrawal of Branded
Products), Manufacturer shall purchase from Distributor, at the Invoice Supply Price paid for such
Products, all inventory of Products then held by Distributor that has no less than [***] of
remaining shelf life as of the date of termination (except that in no event shall the Products to
be purchased back from Distributor exceed [***] of
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inventory based on the average sales by Distributor for the [***] prior to the date of notice
of termination) and except that the shelf life requirement shall not apply in the case of
termination under Section 10.3(c)), provided that Distributor has used its Commercially Reasonable
Efforts to reduce the amount of inventory held at termination. In addition to the foregoing, upon
termination of this Agreement by Manufacturer under Section 10.2(b)(ii) or (iii) (Manufacturer’s
Convenience after First Commercial Sale), by Distributor under Section 10.3(c) (Continuing
Suspension) or 10.4 (Manufacturer’s Event of Default), or by either Party under Section 10.6
(termination of NDA or withdrawal of Branded Products) , Manufacturer shall reimburse Distributor
for [***] by Distributor under Section 5.1 for all inventory of Products purchased by Manufacturer
under this Section 10.9(b) and [***] associated with returning such inventory to Manufacturer.
(c) Return of Launch Quantities. Upon termination of this Agreement under Section
10.2(a) (Delay in First Commercial Sale), 10.2(b)(i) (Manufacturer’s Convenience prior to First
Commercial Sale), 10.3(a) (Delayed Commencement Notice or Failure to Deliver Launch Quantities), or
10.3(c) (Continuing Suspension), Distributor shall promptly return all Products supplied by
Manufacturer to Distributor, [***], and any outstanding invoices from Manufacturer for such
Products shall be canceled automatically.
(d) Application to Individual SKUs of Product. To the extent the applicable
termination event applies to less than all of the Products, then the provisions contained in this
Section 10.9 shall apply only to the Product so affected.
10.10 Effects of Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, (a) this Agreement
shall thereafter have no effect, except as provided in Section 12.2, (b) payment obligations that
have accrued and have been invoiced prior to the date of termination shall remain due and payable
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and payment obligations that have accrued but have
not been invoiced as of the date of termination shall be invoiced and paid in full within thirty
(30) days of receipt of such invoice, (c) all rights and licenses granted by Manufacturer to
Distributor shall immediately cease, and (d) except as otherwise set forth herein, neither Party
shall be relieved from liability for any breach of any representation, warranty or agreement
hereunder occurring prior to such termination.
ARTICLE 11
CONFIDENTIALITY, PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND DISCLOSURE
11.1 Confidentiality. Except to the extent expressly authorized by this Agreement or
otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing, until the later of (i) the termination of this
Agreement or (ii) ten (10) years after the date of disclosure, each of Distributor and its
Affiliates, on the one hand, and Manufacturer and its Affiliates on the other (the
“Recipient”), receiving or learning of any Confidential Information of the other Party (the
“Disclosing Party”) in connection with this Agreement or the [***], shall keep such
information confidential and shall not publish or
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otherwise disclose or use it for any purpose other than as provided for in this Agreement, except
to the extent that it can be established by the Recipient that the Confidential Information:
(a) Was already known to the Recipient (other than under an obligation of confidentiality) at
the time of receipt by the Recipient, and the Recipient can so demonstrate by documentary evidence
to that effect;
(b) Was generally available to the public or otherwise part of the public domain at the time
of its disclosure to the Recipient;
(c) Became generally available to the public or otherwise part of the public domain after its
disclosure and other than through any act or omission in breach of a confidentiality obligation of
the Recipient;
(d) Was disclosed to the Recipient (other than under an obligation of confidentiality) by a
Third Party who had no obligation to the Disclosing Party not to disclose such information to
others; or
(e) Was independently discovered or developed by the Recipient without the use of the
Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party, and the Recipient can so demonstrate by
documentary evidence to that effect.
11.2 Authorized Disclosure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Recipient may disclose
Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to a Third Party to the extent such disclosure is
reasonably necessary to:
(a) Prosecute or defend litigation;
(b) Effectively exercise rights granted to the Recipient hereunder; or
(c) Comply with applicable governmental laws and regulations, orders, rulings, guidance
documents, pronouncements, filing requirements and the like.
In the event a Recipient shall deem it necessary to disclose, pursuant to this Section 11.2,
Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party, the Recipient shall, to the extent possible, give
reasonable advance notice of such disclosure to the Disclosing Party, shall use reasonable efforts
to minimize the scope of such disclosure, and shall cooperate with the Disclosing Party to take
reasonable measures to ensure confidential treatment of such information, including, but not
limited to, by requiring the Third Party to whom the Confidential Information is disclosed to agree
in writing to maintain such information in confidence and to use it only for the purposes for which
it is disclosed.
11.3 SEC Filings. Either Party may disclose the terms of this Agreement to the extent
required, in the reasonable opinion of such Party’s legal counsel, to comply with applicable laws,
including, without limitation, the rules and regulations promulgated by the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission. Notwithstanding the foregoing, before disclosing this
Agreement or any of the terms hereof pursuant to this Section 11.3, the Parties will reasonably
consult with one another on the terms of this Agreement to be redacted in making any such
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disclosure. If a Party discloses this Agreement or any of the terms hereof in accordance with
this Section 11.3, such Party agrees, at its own expense, to seek confidential treatment of
portions of this Agreement or such terms, as may be reasonably requested by the other Party.
11.4 Public Announcements. Neither Manufacturer nor Distributor shall issue any press
release or make any other public announcement or otherwise disclose or announce this Agreement, the
existence thereof, or the terms, conditions or subject matter hereof, without the prior written
approval of the other Party, including without limitation, approval of the specific text of such
release, announcement or statement; provided, that to the extent Manufacturer or Distributor, as
the case may be, shall have received written advice of counsel that it is required to make an
announcement or furnish a statement pursuant to the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or
any jurisdiction in which any of its securities are publicly traded or the rules of any stock
exchange upon which its securities are listed or any registered securities quotation system on
which such securities are traded, it shall be permitted, after providing the other Party with a
copy of such announcement or statement at least five (5) business days (or such shorter time as may
be set forth in such written advice of counsel, but in no event less than one (1) business day)
prior to its proposed issuance or submission, and after discussing such announcement or statement
with the other Party and considering in good faith the modifications to such announcement or
statement proposed by the other Party, to do so even if it has not obtained the approval of the
other Party. Any determination that disclosure by a Party pursuant to this Section 11.4 is
required shall be consistent with such Party’s past practices with respect to such disclosure.
11.5 Injunctive Relief. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Parties
acknowledge that any breach of the provisions of this Article 11 could cause irreparable harm and
significant injury, which may be difficult to ascertain, and are not susceptible to monetary
damages. Accordingly, the Parties agree that the Disclosing Party shall have the right to seek the
issuance of an ex parte restraining order or injunction to prevent any breach or continuing
violation of the Recipient’s obligations hereunder, in addition to (and not in substitution of) any
other remedies that may be available to the Disclosing Party at law or in equity.
ARTICLE 12
MISCELLANEOUS
12.1 Insurance. Each Party agrees to procure and maintain in full force and effect
during the term of this Agreement and for as long as the Products sold by or on behalf of
Distributor are in the marketplace valid and collectible insurance policies in connection with this
Agreement, which policies shall provide for the type of insurance and amount of coverage described
in Exhibit 12.1 to this Agreement. Upon written request, a Party shall provide the other a
certificate of coverage or other written evidence reasonably satisfactory of such insurance
coverage.
12.2 Survival. The provisions of Articles 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 and those provisions of this
Agreement dealing with rights and obligations after termination of this Agreement shall survive
termination of this Agreement to the extent necessary to give effect to such provisions.
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12.3 Independent Contractor Status; No Joint Venture or Partnership. Neither Party
shall have any authority to obligate the other in any respect or to hold itself out as having any
such authority. All personnel of Manufacturer shall be solely employees of Manufacturer and shall
not represent themselves as employees of Distributor, and all personnel of Distributor shall be
solely employees of Distributor and shall not represent themselves as employees of Manufacturer.
Nothing herein shall be deemed to create a partnership or joint venture between the Parties.
12.4 Binding Effect; Benefits; Assignment.
(a) This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties hereto and
their respective permitted successors and assigns. Nothing contained herein shall give to any
other person any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim.
(b) This Agreement shall not be assignable by Distributor without the prior written consent of
Manufacturer, except that, subject to Section 10.2(c), Distributor shall be permitted to assign
this Agreement without the prior written consent of Manufacturer to a Person acquiring all or
substantially all of Distributor’s assets or voting stock. Such assignment shall be subject to the
assignee agreeing in writing to assume the benefits and obligations of this Agreement. Distributor
shall provide Manufacturer prompt notice of any such sale, or other Change of Control, of
Distributor promptly following consummation thereof.
(c) This Agreement shall not be assignable by Manufacturer without the prior written consent
of Distributor, except that Manufacturer shall be permitted to assign this Agreement without the
prior written consent of Distributor to a Person acquiring all or substantially all of
Manufacturer’s assets or voting stock or to a Person purchasing the NDA with respect to a Branded
Product. Such assignment shall be subject to the assignee agreeing in writing to assume the
benefits and obligations of this Agreement. Manufacturer shall provide Distributor prompt notice
of any such sale, or other Change of Control, of Manufacturer promptly following consummation
thereof.
12.5 Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement, including all Exhibits, and the
[***] and the Quality Agreement constitute the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to
the subject matter of this Agreement and all prior agreements, understandings, promises and
representations, whether written or oral, with respect thereto are superseded hereby. Each of the
Parties acknowledges that in deciding to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the
transaction contemplated hereby none of them has relied upon any statements or representations,
written or oral, other than those explicitly set forth herein or therein. No subsequent
alteration, amendment, change or addition to this Agreement shall be binding upon the Parties
hereto unless reduced to writing and signed by the respective authorized officers of the Parties.
12.6 Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement would be held in any
jurisdiction to be invalid, prohibited or unenforceable for any reason, such provision, as to
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such jurisdiction, shall be ineffective, without invalidating the remaining provisions of this
Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such provision could be more narrowly drawn while maintaining the
intent of the Parties, so as not to be invalid, prohibited or unenforceable in such jurisdiction,
it shall, as to such jurisdiction, be so narrowly drawn, without invalidating the remaining
provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any
other jurisdiction.
12.7 Remedies. Unless otherwise expressly provided, all remedies hereunder are
cumulative, and in addition to any other remedies provided for by law and may, to the extent
permitted by law, be exercised concurrently or separately, and the exercise of any one remedy shall
not be deemed to be an election of such remedy or to preclude the exercise of any other remedy.
12.8 Notices. Any notice, request, consent or communication (collectively, a
“Notice”) under this Agreement shall be effective if it is in writing and (i) personally delivered,
(ii) sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (iii) sent by
an internationally recognized overnight delivery service, with delivery confirmed, or (iv) sent by
facsimile, with receipt confirmed and hard copy delivered by regular mail; addressed as set forth
in this Section 12.8 or to such other address as shall be furnished by either Party hereto to the
other Party hereto. A Notice shall be deemed to have been given as of (i) the date when personally
delivered, (ii) seven (7) business days after being deposited with the United States Postal
Service, certified or registered mail, properly addressed, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid, (iii) two business days after being delivered to said overnight delivery service properly
addressed, or (iv) immediately upon receiving confirmation of receipt of the facsimile, as the case
may be. All Notices shall specifically state: (i) the provision (or provisions) of this Agreement
with respect to which such Notice is given, and (ii) the relevant time period, if any, in which the
Party receiving the Notice must respond.
If to Manufacturer:
Santarus, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, President and CEO
Fax: (000) 000-0000
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, President and CEO
Fax: (000) 000-0000
With a copy to:
Santarus, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Legal Affairs Department
Fax: (000) 000-0000
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Legal Affairs Department
Fax: (000) 000-0000
If to Distributor:
Prasco, LLC
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
00
Xxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: E. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Chairman and CEO
Fax: (000) 000-0000
Attn: E. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Chairman and CEO
Fax: (000) 000-0000
With a copy to:
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Senior Vice President, CFO
Prasco, LLC
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxx 00000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
Senior Vice President, CFO
Prasco, LLC
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxx 00000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
12.9 Waivers. The failure of either Party to assert a right hereunder or to insist
upon compliance with any term or condition of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that
right or excuse a similar subsequent failure to perform any such term or condition by the other
Party. The observance of any provision of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in any
particular instance) only with the written consent of the waiving Party.
12.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and
execution by each of the Parties of any one of such counterparts will constitute due execution of
this Agreement. Each such counterpart hereof shall be deemed to be an original instrument, and all
such counterparts together shall constitute but one agreement.
12.11 Headings. The article and section headings contained in this Agreement are for
reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement.
12.12 Construction. The Parties expressly agree that any rule of construction to the
effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting Party shall not be applied in the
construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
12.13 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced
in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Distributor and Manufacturer intending legally to be bound hereby have
caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.
| SANTARUS, INC. | ||||||
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |||||
| Name: | Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |||||
| Title: | President and CEO | |||||
| PRASCO, LLC | ||||||
| By: | /s/ E. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx | |||||
| Name: | E. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx | |||||
| Title: | Chairman and CEO | |||||
