Common use of Exclusive Dealings Clause in Contracts

Exclusive Dealings. FFBS shall not authorize or permit any of its officers, directors, employees or agents to directly or indirectly solicit, initiate, facilitate or encourage any inquiries relating to, or the making of any proposal which constitutes a tender or exchange offer, proposal for merger, consolidation or any other business combination involving FFBS or any of its subsidiaries, or any proposal or offer to inquire in any manner a substantial equity interest in, or a substantial portion of the assets of FFBS other than the transaction contemplated or permitted by this Agreement, or participate in any discussions or negotiations, or provide third parties with any non-public information, relating to any inquiry or proposal or otherwise facilitate any effort or attempt to make a takeover proposal, unless FFBS is advised by legal counsel that such communication is required under applicable law or that the failure to do so would cause the members of the Board of Directors to be in breach of their fiduciary duties under applicable laws. FFBS will immediately cease and cause to be terminated any existing activities, discussions or negotiations previously conducted with any parties other than NBC with respect to any of the foregoing.