Ownership of Securities. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth herein, the Restricted Shareholder shall have the right to (a) invest in or acquire any class of securities issued by any firm, partnership, corporation, and/or any other entity and/or person not engaged in any Competitive Business, or (b) acquire as a passive investor (with no involvement in the operations or management of the business) up to 1% of any class securities which is (i) issued by any Competitive Business, and (ii) publicly traded on a national securities exchange or over-the-counter market.
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Samples: Restricted Stock Agreement (Simmons Co), Restricted Stock Agreement (Simmons Co), Restricted Stock Agreement (Simmons Co)