Assumption and Retention of Liabilities Generally. (a) Except as pursuant to this Agreement, from and after the Distribution Time, the Company shall, or shall cause one or more members of the Company Group to, accept, assume (or, as applicable, retain) and perform, discharge and fulfill (i) all Liabilities under all Company Benefit Plans with respect to Company Employees, Former Company Service Providers and their respective dependents and beneficiaries (and any alternate payees in respect thereof), whenever incurred, unless this Agreement expressly provides for such Liabilities to be assumed by the SpinCo Group or subject to reimbursement by the SpinCo Group; (ii) all Liabilities with respect to the employment, service, termination of employment or termination of service of all Company Employees, Former Company Service Providers and their respective dependents and beneficiaries (and any alternate payees in respect thereof), in each case to the extent arising in connection with or as a result of employment with or the performance of services to any member of the Company Group; and (iii) all other Liabilities or obligations expressly assigned to or assumed by a member of the Company Group under this Agreement.
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Samples: Employee Matters Agreement (Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc), Transition Services Agreement (Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc), Employee Matters Agreement (Avista Public Acquisition Corp. II)