Exclusive Dealing; Acquisition Proposals. (a) Subject to Section 8.1(b), after the date hereof until the earlier of (i) the Closing and (ii) termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, ABI, its Subsidiaries and their respective directors and officers shall not (and they shall use reasonable best efforts to instruct and cause any of their respective employees, consultants, advisors or representatives not to), directly or indirectly, except as contemplated by this Agreement or the GM Transaction Agreement, solicit, encourage or initiate any negotiations or discussions with respect to any offer or proposal to acquire the Importer Interest. ABI will cause Seller not to, except as contemplated by this Agreement or the GM Transaction Agreement, transfer the Importer Interest to any other Person, or solicit, encourage or initiate any negotiations or discussions with respect to any offer or proposal therefor.
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Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement, Stock Purchase Agreement, Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A.)
