Acknowledgments by Representative; Support Sample Clauses

Acknowledgments by Representative; Support. (a) Representative acknowledges that, by virtue of his or her positions with the Company and/or Company Bank, he or she has developed considerable expertise in the business operations of the Company and Company Bank, has access to extensive Confidential Information (as defined below) with respect to the Company and Company Bank, and has substantial relationships with prospective or existing customers, clients and referral sources of the Company and Company Bank, which relationships will transition to First Foundation and First Foundation Bank as a result of the Merger. Representative recognizes that the Company, Company Bank, First Foundation and First Foundation Bank could be irreparably damaged, and First Foundation’s substantial investment as a result of its acquisition of the Company and Company Bank in the Merger could be materially impaired, if Representative were to (i) disclose or make unauthorized use of any Confidential Information; (ii) take certain actions relative to ​ ​ employees of the Company or Company Bank; (iii) solicit current or prospective clients, customers, suppliers, agents or certain other Persons; or (iv) compete with First Foundation or First Foundation Bank, in each case in violation of this Agreement. Accordingly, Representative expressly acknowledges that he or she is voluntarily entering into this Agreement and that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are fair and reasonable to Representative in all respects. (b) Representative agrees to support and refrain from disparaging the goodwill, business or banking reputation of First Foundation and First Foundation Bank.
Acknowledgments by Representative; Support. (a) Representative acknowledges that by virtue of his or her positions with UAB, he or she has developed considerable expertise in the business operations of UAB and has access to extensive confidential information with respect to UAB and has access to Confidential Information (as defined below). Representative recognizes that HCC and HBC would be irreparably damaged, and HCC’s and HBC’s substantial investment as a result of the acquisition of UAB in the Merger would be materially impaired, if Representative were to (i) disclose or make unauthorized use of any Confidential Information, (ii) take certain actions relative to employees of UAB, or (iii) solicit current or prospective clients, customers, suppliers, agents or certain other Persons. Accordingly, Representative expressly acknowledges that he or she is voluntarily entering into this Agreement and that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are fair and reasonable to Representative in all respects. (1) This recital to be omitted from agreements signed by directors who own no shares of UAB Common Stock. (b) Representative agrees during the Applicable Period (as defined below) to support and refrain from (i) disparaging the goodwill of HCC, HBC and UAB, and (ii) harming the customer and client relationships of UAB as of the Effective Time of the Merger. For purposes of this Agreement, “Applicable Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Effective Time and ending on the later of: (i) two (2) years from and after the Effective Time, or (ii) one (1) year from and after the date on which Representative is no longer a director or employee of HCC or HBC.
Acknowledgments by Representative; Support. (a) Representative acknowledges that by virtue of his or her positions with TVB, he or she has developed considerable expertise in the business operations of TVB and has access to extensive confidential information with respect to TVB and has access to Confidential Information (as defined below). Representative recognizes that HCC and HBC would be irreparably damaged, and HCC’s and HBC’s substantial investment as a result of the acquisition of TVB in the Merger would be materially impaired, if Representative were to (i) disclose or make unauthorized use of any Confidential Information, (ii) take certain actions relative to employees of TVB, or (iii) solicit current or prospective clients, customers, suppliers, agents or certain other Persons. Accordingly, Representative expressly acknowledges that he or she is voluntarily entering into this Agreement and that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are fair and reasonable to Representative in all respects. (b) Representative agrees during the Applicable Period (as defined below) to support and refrain from (i) disparaging the goodwill and reputation of HCC, HBC or TVB, and (ii) harming the
Acknowledgments by Representative; Support. (a) Representative acknowledges that, by virtue of his or her positions with CFB and/or Community 1st Bank, he or she has developed considerable expertise in the business operations of CFB and Community 1st Bank and has access to extensive confidential information with respect to CFB and Community 1st Bank and has access to Trade Secrets (as defined below). Representative recognizes that FFI and First Foundation Bank could be irreparably damaged, and FFI’s and First Foundation Bank’s substantial investment as a result of its acquisition of CFB and Community 1st Bank in the Merger could be materially impaired, if Representative were to (i) disclose or make unauthorized use of any Trade Secrets; (ii) take certain actions relative to employees of CFB or Community 1st Bank; or (iii) solicit current or prospective clients, customers, suppliers, agents or certain other Persons. Accordingly, Representative expressly acknowledges that he or she is voluntarily entering into this Agreement and that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are fair and reasonable to Representative in all respects. (b) Representative agrees during the Applicable Period (as defined below) to support and refrain from (a) disparaging the goodwill of FFI and First Foundation Bank, (b) harming
Acknowledgments by Representative; Support. (a) Representative acknowledges that, by virtue of his or her positions with PBB and/or Premier Business Bank, he or she has developed considerable expertise in the business operations of PBB and Premier Business Bank and has access to extensive confidential information with respect to PBB and Premier Business Bank and has access to Trade Secrets (as defined below). Representative recognizes that FFI and First Foundation Bank could be irreparably damaged, and FFI’s and First Foundation Bank’s substantial investment as a result of its acquisition of PBB and Premier Business Bank in the Merger could be materially impaired, if Representative were to (i) disclose or make unauthorized use of any Trade Secrets; (ii) take certain actions relative to employees of PBB or Premier Business Bank; or (iii) solicit current or prospective clients, customers, suppliers, agents or certain other Persons. Accordingly, Representative expressly acknowledges that he or she is voluntarily entering into this Agreement and that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are fair and reasonable to Representative in all respects. (b) Representative agrees during the Applicable Period (as defined below) to support and refrain from (a) disparaging the goodwill of FFI and First Foundation Bank, (b) harming the customer and client relationships of FFI and First Foundation Bank, and (c) disparaging the business or banking reputation of FFI and First Foundation Bank. For purposes of this Agreement, “Applicable Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Effective Time and ending on the later of: (i) two (2) years from and after the Effective Time, or (ii) one (1) year from and after the date on which Representative is no longer a director or employee of FFI or First Foundation Bank.