Common use of Disclosure to Associates Clause in Contracts

Disclosure to Associates. Notwithstanding Clause 18.1, Able Star and GE Equity may at any time disclose confidential information and communications to their respective Associates and/or affiliates for the purpose solely of assisting or furthering the business of AsiaSat provided that Able Star and GE Equity, as applicable, shall procure that any such Associates or affiliates shall treat such information as confidential.