Common use of Competing Transaction Clause in Contracts

Competing Transaction. Unless this Agreement shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 11.1, Seller shall not, directly or indirectly through any officer, director, employee, agent affiliate or otherwise, enter into any agreement, agreement in principle or other commitment (whether or not legally binding) relating to a Competing Transaction or solicit, initiate or encourage the submission of any proposal or offer from any person or entity (including Seller’s officers, partners, employees and agents) relating to any Competing Transaction, nor participate in any discussions or negotiations regarding, or furnish to any other person or entity any information with respect to, or otherwise cooperate in any way with, or assist or participate in, facilitate or encourage, any effort or attempt by any other person or entity to effect a Competing Transaction. Seller shall immediately cease any and all contacts, discussions and negotiations with third parties regarding a Competing Transaction. Seller shall notify Buyer if any proposal regarding a Competing Transaction (or any inquire or contact with any person or entity with respect thereto) is made and shall advise Buyer of the contents thereof (and, if in written form, provide Buyer with copies thereof).

Competing Transaction. Unless this Agreement shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 11.1Article 9, Seller shall not, directly or indirectly through any officer, director, employee, agent affiliate or otherwise, enter into any agreement, agreement in principle or other commitment (whether or not legally binding) relating to a Competing Transaction or solicit, initiate or encourage the submission of any proposal or offer from any person or entity (including Seller’s ’ officers, partners, employees and agents) relating to any Competing Transaction, nor participate in any discussions or negotiations regarding, or furnish to any other person or entity any information with respect to, or otherwise cooperate in any way with, or assist or participate in, facilitate or encourage, any effort or attempt by any other person or entity to effect a Competing Transaction. Seller shall immediately cease any and all contacts, discussions and negotiations with third parties regarding a Competing Transaction. Seller shall notify Buyer Purchaser if any proposal regarding a Competing Transaction (or any inquire or contact with any person or entity with respect thereto) is made and shall advise Buyer Purchaser of the contents thereof (and, if in written form, provide Buyer Purchaser with copies thereof).