Common use of Adjustments to Purchase Price Clause in Contracts

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Stock (or Common Stock or other securities, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a dividend of shares on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Preferred Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for shares of the Preferred Stock or convertible securities at less than the current market price of the Preferred Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends or dividends payable in the Preferred Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares will be issued and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. Akron time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.001 per Right (the "Redemption Price"). Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, the decision to redeem shall require the concurrence of a majority of the Independent Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights with, if required, the concurrence of the Independent Directors, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of any of the events set forth under the heading "Exercise of Rights for shares of the Common Stock of the Company" above, the Board of Directors may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of the Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other property deemed to have the same value as one share of the Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a shareholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends.

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Stock (or Common Stock or other securities, as the case may be) issuable issuable, upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend of shares on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, of the Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Preferred Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for shares of the Preferred Stock or convertible securities at less than the current market price of the Preferred Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends out of earnings or retained earnings or dividends payable in the Preferred Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment and (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares will be issued (other than fractional shares which are integral multiples of one one-thousandth of a share of Preferred Stock) and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Preferred Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. Akron New York City time on the tenth calendar day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.001 per Right (the "Redemption Price"). Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, the decision to redeem shall require the concurrence of a majority of the Independent Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights with, if required, the concurrence of the Independent DirectorsRights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of any of the events event set forth under the heading "Exercise of Rights for shares of the Common Stock of the Company" above, the Board of Directors may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an the Acquiring Person, Person which shall have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of the Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash Stock (or other property deemed to have a fraction of a share of Preferred Stock having the same value as one share of the Common Stock, market value) per Right, Right (subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a shareholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends).

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Common Stock (or Common Stock or other securities, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend of shares on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Preferred Common Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Preferred Common Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Preferred Common Stock or convertible securities at less than the current market price then Current Market Price of the Preferred Common Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Preferred Common Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends or dividends payable in the Preferred Common Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. Akron New York, New York time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.001 .005 per Right (the "“Redemption Price"”). Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, the The decision to redeem shall require the concurrence affirmative vote of a majority three-fourths of the Independent entire Board of Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights with, if required, the concurrence of the Independent DirectorsRights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of any of the events event set forth under the heading "“Exercise of Rights for shares of the Common Stock of the Company" ” above, the Board of Directors Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become null and void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of the Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other property assets deemed to have the same value as one share of the Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercisedexercised or exchanged for Common Stock, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a shareholder stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Common Stock (or Common Stock or other securities, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend of shares on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Preferred Common Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Preferred Common Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Preferred Common Stock or convertible securities at less than the current market price then Current Market Price of the Preferred Common Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Preferred Common Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends or dividends payable in the Preferred Common Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. Akron Buffalo, New York time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.001 .005 per Right (the "“Redemption Price"”). Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, the The decision to redeem shall require the concurrence affirmative vote of a majority three-fourths of the Independent entire Board of Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights with, if required, the concurrence of the Independent DirectorsRights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of any of the events event set forth under the heading "“Exercise of Rights for shares of the Common Stock of the Company" ” above, the Board of Directors Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of the Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other property assets deemed to have the same value as one share of the Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercisedexercised or exchanged for Common Stock, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a shareholder stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock (or Common Stock other securities or other securitiesproperty) issuable, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend of shares on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Series A Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Series A Preferred Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for shares of the Series A Preferred Stock or convertible securities at less than the current market price of the Series A Preferred Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Series A Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends or and dividends payable in the Series A Preferred Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior The number of Rights and number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock issuable upon the exercise of each Right are also subject to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate adjustment in the circumstances in lieu event of any adjustment otherwise required by a stock split, combination or stock dividend on the foregoingCommon Stock. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such of the Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Series A Preferred Stock will be issued (other than fractions that are integral multiples of one one-hundredth of a share of Series A Preferred Stock, which may, upon the election of the Company, be evidenced by depositary receipts), and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Series A Preferred Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. Akron time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.001 per Right (the "Redemption Price"). Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, the decision to redeem shall require the concurrence of a majority of the Independent Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights with, if required, the concurrence of the Independent Directors, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of any of the events set forth under the heading "Exercise of Rights for shares of the Common Stock of the Company" above, the Board of Directors may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of the Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other property deemed to have the same value as one share of the Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a shareholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends.

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Stock (or Class A Common Stock or other securities, as the case may be) issuable issuable, upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend of shares on, or a subdivision, combination com- bination or reclassification of, of the Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Preferred Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for shares of the Preferred Stock or convertible securities at less than the current market price of the Preferred Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends out of earnings or retained earnings or dividends payable in the Preferred Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment and (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares will be issued (other than fractional shares which are integral multiples of one one-thousandth of a share of Preferred Stock) and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Preferred Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS Redemption and Exchange of Rights --------------------------------- At any time after the occurrence of the event set forth under the heading "Exercise of Rights for Common Stock of the Company" above, the Board of Directors (with the concurrence of a majority of the Independent Directors (as defined below)) may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by the Acquiring Person which shall have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Class A Common Stock (or a fraction of a share of Preferred Stock having the same market value) per Right (subject to adjustment). At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. Akron New York City time on the tenth calendar day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.001 per Right (the "Redemption Price"). Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, the decision to redeem shall require the concurrence of a majority of the Independent Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights with, if required, the concurrence of the Independent DirectorsRights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of any of the events set forth under the heading "Exercise of Rights for shares of the Common Stock of the Company" above, the Board of Directors may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of the Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other property deemed to have the same value as one share of the Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a shareholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends.

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Stock (or Common Stock Shares or other securitiessecurities or property issuable, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend of shares on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Preferred StockShares, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Preferred Stock Shares of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for shares of the Preferred Stock Shares or convertible securities at less than the current market price of the Preferred Stock Shares, or (iii) upon in case the distribution Company shall fix a record date to distribute to all holders of the Preferred Stock of Shares evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding other than a regular periodic cash dividends dividend or dividends payable in the Preferred StockShares) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior The number of Rights and number of Preferred Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Right are also subject to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate adjustment in the circumstances in lieu event of any adjustment otherwise required by a stock split, combination or stock dividend on the foregoingCommon Shares. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in of such Purchase Price. No fractional shares Preferred Shares will be issued and, and in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Stock Preferred Shares on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. Akron time on the tenth day following acquisition by a person or group of affiliated or associated persons of beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the Shares Acquisition Dateoutstanding Common Shares, the Board of Directors of the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.001 per Right (the "Redemption Price"), payable in cash, Common Shares or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. Under certain circumstances set forth in The redemption of the Rights Agreementmay be effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the decision to redeem shall require the concurrence Board of a majority of the Independent DirectorsDirectors in its sole discretion may establish. Immediately upon redemption of the action Rights, the Rights will terminate and the only privilege of the Rights holders will be to receive the $.001 redemption price. The date on which Rights are redeemed is referred to herein as the "Redemption Date". At any time after the acquisition by any person or group of affiliated or associated persons of beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the outstanding Common Shares, the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights with, if required, the concurrence of the Independent Directors, may cause the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of any of the events set forth under the heading "Exercise of Rights for shares of the Common Stock of the Company" above, the Board of Directors may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, such person or group which will have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share Common Share per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such exchange ratio being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Ratio"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall not be empowered to effect such exchange at any time after any person together with all affiliates and associates of such person, becomes the beneficial owner of 50% or more of the Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other property deemed to have Shares then outstanding. Immediately upon the same value as one share action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the exchange of any Rights, the right to exercise such Rights shall terminate and the only right thereafter of a holder of such Right shall be to receive the number of Common StockShares equal to the number of such Rights held by such holder multiplied by the Exchange Ratio. In connection with this exchange provision, per Rightthe Company shall not be required to issue fractions of Common Shares or certificates evidencing fractional Common Shares and, subject in lieu thereof, an adjustment will be made based on the market price of the Preferred Shares on the last trading day prior to adjustmentthe date of exercise. Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a shareholder of the Company, other than rights resulting from such holder's ownership of Common Shares, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to shareholders or to the Company, shareholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Shares (or other consideration) of the Company or for common stock of the acquiring company as set forth above.

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Common Stock (or Common Stock or other securities, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend of shares on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Preferred Common Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Preferred Common Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Preferred Common Stock or convertible securities at less than the current market price then Current Market Price of the Preferred Common Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Preferred Common Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends or dividends payable in the Preferred Common Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS Redemption and Exchange of Rights _____________________________ At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. Akron Buffalo, New York time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.001 .01 per Right (the "Redemption Price"). Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, the The decision to redeem shall require the concurrence affirmative vote of a majority three-fourths of the Independent entire Board of Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights with, if required, the concurrence of the Independent DirectorsRights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of any of the events event set forth under the heading "Exercise of Rights for shares of the Common Stock of the Company" above, the Board of Directors Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of the Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other property assets deemed to have the same value as one share of the Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercisedexercised or exchanged for Common Stock, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a shareholder stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph. Amendments to Terms of the Rights _____________________________ Any of the provisions of the Rights Agreement may be amended by the Board of Directors of the Company without the consent of the holders of the Rights prior to the Distribution Date; provided that any such amendment is approved by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors. Thereafter, the provisions of the Rights Agreement may be amended by the Board of Directors, acting by a like three-fourths vote, in order to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, or to make changes which do not adversely affect the interests of holders of Rights (excluding the interest of any Acquiring Person); provided, however, that no supplement or amendment may be made on or after the Distribution Date which changes those provisions relating to the principal economic terms of the Rights. The Board of Directors may also, by a like three-fourths vote, extend the redemption period for up to an additional 20 days. A copy of the Rights Agreement has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to a Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated June 12, 1996. A copy of the Rights Agreement is available free of charge from the Company. This summary description of the Rights does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Rights Agreement, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Common Stock (or Common Stock or other securities, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend of shares on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Preferred Common Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Preferred Common Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase shares of the Preferred Common Stock or convertible securities at less than the current market price then Current Market Price of the Preferred Common Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Preferred Common Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends or dividends payable in the Preferred Common Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment or (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. Akron New York, New York time on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.001 .005 per Right (the "“Redemption Price"”). Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, the The decision to redeem shall require the concurrence affirmative vote of a majority three-fourths of the Independent entire Board of Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights with, if required, the concurrence of the Independent DirectorsRights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of any of the events event set forth under the heading "“Exercise of Rights for shares of the Common Stock of the Company" ” above, the Board of Directors Directors, acting by the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of the Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other property assets deemed to have the same value as one share of the Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercisedexercised or exchanged for Common Stock, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a shareholder stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock or other consideration of the Company or for the stock of the Acquiring Person as set forth above, or are exchanged as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Stock (or Common Stock or other securities, as the case may be) issuable issuable, upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend of shares on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, of the Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to holders of the Preferred Stock of certain rights or warrants to subscribe for shares of the Preferred Stock or convertible securities at less than the current market price of the Preferred Stock or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic cash dividends out of earnings or retained earnings or dividends payable in the Preferred Stock) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the event giving rise to such adjustment and (ii) the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of at least 1% in such Purchase Price. No fractional shares will be issued (other than fractional shares which are integral multiples of one one-thousandth of a share of Preferred Stock) and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Preferred Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise. REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS Redemption and Exchange of Rights At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. Akron New York City time on the tenth calendar day following the Shares Acquisition Date, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.001 per Right (the "“Redemption Price"”). Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, the decision to redeem shall require the concurrence of a majority of the Independent Directors. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company electing to redeem the Rights with, if required, the concurrence of the Independent DirectorsRights, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of any of the events event set forth under the heading "“Exercise of Rights for shares of the Common Stock of the Company" ” above, the Board of Directors may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an the Acquiring Person, Person which shall have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of the Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash Stock (or other property deemed to have a fraction of a share of Preferred Stock having the same value as one share of the Common Stock, market value) per Right, Right (subject to adjustment). Until a Right is exercisedexercised or exchanged, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a shareholder stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends.

Adjustments to Purchase Price. The Purchase Price payable, and the number of shares of Preferred Stock (or Common Stock or other securitiessecurities or property issuable, as the case may be) issuable upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend of shares on, or a subdivision, combination or reclassification of, the Preferred Stock, (ii) upon the grant to if holders of the Preferred Stock of are granted certain rights or warrants to subscribe for shares of the Preferred Stock or convertible securities at less than the current market price of the Preferred Stock Stock, or (iii) upon the distribution to holders of the Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets (excluding regular periodic quarterly cash dividends or dividends payable in the Preferred Stockdividends) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than those referred to above). Prior to the Distribution Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may make such equitable adjustments as it deems appropriate in the circumstances in lieu of any adjustment otherwise required by the foregoing. With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until the time at which cumulative adjustments require an adjustment of amount to at least 1% in such of the Purchase Price. No fractional shares will be issued and, in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Common Preferred Stock on the last trading date prior to before the date of exercise. REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE OF RIGHTS At any time prior to 5:00 P.M. Akron time on On or before the tenth calendar day following the Shares Stock Acquisition DateDate (or such later date as may be determined by action of the Board of Directors of the Company), the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.001 .01 per Right (payable in cash, Common Stock or other consideration deemed appropriate by the "Redemption Price"Board of Directors). Under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement, the The decision to redeem shall require after a Person becomes an Acquiring Person requires the concurrence of a majority of the Independent Continuing Directors. The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors of the Company in its sole discretion may establish. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering redemption of the Company electing to redeem Rights the Rights with, if required, the concurrence of the Independent Directors, the Company shall make announcement thereof, and upon such action, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only remaining right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. At any time after the occurrence of any of the events set forth under the heading "Exercise of Rights for shares of the Common Stock of the Company" above, the Board of Directors may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by an Acquiring Person, which have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of the Common Stock, and/or other securities, cash or other property deemed to have the same value as one share of the Common Stock, per Right, subject to adjustment. Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a shareholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends$.01 redemption price.