Common use of Redemption Clause in Contracts

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) 23.1 The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all all, but not less than all all, of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with subject to such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) 23.2 Immediately upon the action time of the Board effectiveness of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later earlier time as may be determined by the Board of Directors may establish for in the effectiveness action ordering such redemption (although not earlier than the time of such redemptionaction) (the “Redemption Date”), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will shall terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemptionredemption (with prompt written notice to the Rights Agent); provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days Business Days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail, or cause the Rights Agent to mail (at the expense of the Company), a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each If the payment of the Redemption Price is not included with such notice, each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24, other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Prior to the Expiration Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventits option, redeem all but not less than all of the then then-outstanding Rights at a the Redemption Price at any time prior to the Close of Business on the later of (i) the Distribution Date and (ii) Share Acquisition Date. Any such redemption price will be effective immediately upon the action of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the CompanyCompany ordering the same, in cash, shares unless such action of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determineof the Company expressly provides that such redemption will be effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such redemption will be effective in accordance with the provisions of such action of the Board of Directors of the Company). (b) Immediately upon the action effectiveness of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this as provided in Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption23(a), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall will be to receive the Redemption Price, without interest thereon. The Promptly after the effectiveness of the redemption of the Rights as provided in Section 23(a), the Company shall promptly will publicly announce such redemption (with prompt written notice thereof to the Rights Agent) and, within 10 calendar days thereafter, will give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the holders of the then-outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Company; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockRights. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall will be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such The notice of redemption shall mailed to the holders of Rights will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price in cash, Common Shares (based upon the current per share market price of the Common Shares (determined pursuant to Section 11(d)) at the time of redemption), or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company (based upon the fair market value of such other consideration, determined by the Board of Directors of the Company in good faith) or any combination thereof. The Company may, at its option, combine the payment of the Redemption Price with any other payment being made concurrently to holders of Common Shares and, to the extent that any such other payment is discretionary, may reduce the amount thereof on account of the concurrent payment of the Redemption Price. If legal or contractual restrictions prevent the Company from paying the Redemption Price (in the form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors) at the time of redemption, the Company will pay the Redemption Price, without interest, promptly after such time as the Company ceases to be so prevented from paying the Redemption Price.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, within its sole discretion, at any time prior before any Person becomes an Acquiring Person (the “Redemption Period”) cause the Company to the Flip-In Eventredeem all, redeem all but not less than all all, of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such redemption price, as adjusted, the redemption price being hereinafter referred “Redemption Price”). Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Rights will not be exercisable after the first occurrence of a Flip-In Event or Flip-Over Event until such time as the "Redemption Price")Company’s right of redemption hereunder has expired. The redemption of the Rights by the Board pursuant to this paragraph (a) may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors may establish, in its sole discretion may establishdiscretion. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock based on the Current Market Price or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineBoard. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right held. The Company shall promptly give (i) written notice to the Rights Agent of any such redemption (and until such written notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively that no such redemptions have occurred); and (ii) public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will shall be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Related Persons may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, or other than in connection with the purchase of shares of Common Stock or the conversion or redemption of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; providedPROVIDED, howeverHOWEVER, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person first becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, within its sole discretion, at any time prior before any Person becomes an Acquiring Person (the “Redemption Period”) cause the Company to the Flip-In Eventredeem all, redeem all but not less than all all, of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such redemption price, as adjusted, the redemption price being hereinafter referred “Redemption Price”). Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Rights will not be exercisable after the first occurrence of a Flip-In Event or Flip-Over Event until such time as the "Redemption Price")Company’s right of redemption hereunder has expired. The redemption of the Rights by the Board pursuant to this paragraph (a) may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors may establish, in its sole discretion may establishdiscretion. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock based on the Current Market Price or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineBoard. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right held. The Company shall promptly give (i) written notice to the Rights Agent of any such redemption; and (ii) public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will shall be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Related Persons may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, or other than in connection with the purchase of shares of Common Stock or the conversion or redemption of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all of the then then-outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The Any such redemption will be effective immediately upon the action of the Rights may Board ordering the same, unless such action of the Board expressly provides that such redemption will be made effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such time, on redemption will be effective in accordance with the provisions of such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option action of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determineBoard). (b) Immediately upon the action effectiveness of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this as provided in Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption23(a), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall will be to receive the Redemption Price, without interest thereon. The Promptly after the effectiveness of the redemption of the Rights as provided in Section 23(a), the Company shall promptly will publicly announce such redemption (with prompt written notice to the Rights Agent) and, within 10 calendar days thereafter, will give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the holders of the then-outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Company; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockRights. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall will be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the such notice. Each such The notice of redemption shall mailed to the holders of Rights will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price in cash, Common Shares (based upon the current per share market price of the Common Shares (as determined pursuant to Section 11(d)) at the time of such redemption), or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board (based upon the fair market value of such other consideration, as determined by the Board in good faith) or any combination thereof. The Company may, at its option, combine the payment of the Redemption Price with any other payment being made concurrently to the holders of Common Shares and, to the extent that any such other payment is discretionary, may reduce the amount thereof on account of the concurrent payment of the Redemption Price. If legal or contractual restrictions prevent the Company from paying the Redemption Price (in the form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board) at the time of such redemption, the Company will pay the Redemption Price, without interest, promptly after such time as the Company ceases to be so prevented from paying the Redemption Price.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price in cash, Common Shares (based on the current per share market price of the Common Shares at the time of redemption) or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately Subject to the last sentence of Section 23(a) of this Agreement, immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (aSection 23(a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemptionthe redemption of the Rights pursuant to Section 23(a), as the case may be, the Company shall mail a notice of such redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Except in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date, neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 of this Agreement.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at At any time prior to the Flip-In occurrence of a Section 9(a)(ii) Event, the Board may, at its option, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted pursuant to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof Section 9(a)(i) (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common StockStock (based on the current market value of the Common Stock at the time of redemption), or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of electing to redeem the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), ) and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and thereafter the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the Rights Agent and the holders of the Rights in accordance with Section 23 hereof; provided, however, provided that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed provided in the manner herein provided specified shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than as specifically set forth in this Section 20 or in Section 21 hereof and other than in connection with the purchase of Common Stock prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at At any time prior to a Distribution Date, the Flip-In EventBoard may, at its option, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.00001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted pursuant to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof Section 9(a)(i) (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of electing to redeem the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), ) and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and thereafter the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the Rights Agent and the holders of the Rights in the manner set forth in Section 22; provided, however, provided that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring in respect of the Common Stock after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) 23.1 The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all all, but not less than all all, of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.00001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with subject to such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) 23.2 Immediately upon the action time of the Board effectiveness of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later earlier time as may be determined by the Board of Directors may establish for in the effectiveness action ordering such redemption (although not earlier than the time of such redemptionaction) (the “Redemption Date”), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will shall terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemptionredemption (with prompt written notice to the Rights Agent); provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days ten Business Days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail, or cause the Rights Agent to mail (at the expense of the Company), a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each If the payment of the Redemption Price is not included with such notice, each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24, other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventclose of business on the earlier of (i) the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date or (ii) the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"); provided, however, that, in addition to any other limitations contained herein on the right to redeem outstanding Rights (including the occurrence of any event or the expiration of any period after which the Rights may no longer be redeemed), for the 120-day period after any date of a change (resulting from a proxy or consent solicitation) in a majority of the Board of Directors of the Company in office at the commencement of such solicitation, the Rights may only be redeemed if (A) there are directors then in office who were in office at the commencement of such solicitation and (B) the Board of Directors of the Company, with the concurrence of a majority of such directors then in office, determines that such redemption is, in their judgment, in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)23, and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, and other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at At any time prior to a Distribution Date, the Flip-In EventBoard may, at its option, redeem all but not less fewer than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.000001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted pursuant to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof Section 9(a)(i) (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of electing to redeem the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), ) and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and thereafter the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the Rights Agent and the holders of the Rights in the manner set forth in Section 22; provided, however, provided that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, within its sole discretion, at any time prior before any Person becomes an Acquiring Person (the “Redemption Period”) cause the Company to the Flip-In Eventredeem all, redeem all but not less than all all, of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.01 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such redemption price, as adjusted, the redemption price being hereinafter referred “Redemption Price”). Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Rights will not be exercisable after the first occurrence of a Flip-In Event or Flip-Over Event until such time as the "Redemption Price")Company’s right of redemption hereunder has expired. The redemption of the Rights by the Board pursuant to this paragraph (a) may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors may establish, in its sole discretion may establishdiscretion. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock based on the Current Market Price or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineBoard. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right held. The Company shall promptly give (i) written notice to the Rights Agent of any such redemption (and until such written notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively that no such redemptions have occurred); and (ii) public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will shall be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Related Persons may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, or other than in connection with the purchase of shares of Common Stock or the conversion or redemption of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Charter prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock share split, stock share dividend or similar transaction occurring in respect of the Ordinary Shares after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common StockOrdinary Shares, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption) (evidence of which shall have been filed with the Rights Agent), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemptionredemption (with prompt written notice thereof to the Rights Agent); provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the legality or validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Company or the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the Company or the transfer agent for the Common StockOrdinary Shares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made, unless such notice is mailed together with such payment.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at At any time prior to a Distribution Date, the Flip-In EventBoard may, at its option, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.00001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted pursuant to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof Section 9(a)(i) (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of electing to redeem the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), ) and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and thereafter the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the Rights Agent and the holders of the Rights in the manner set forth in Section 23; provided, however, provided that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Prior to the Expiration Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventits option, redeem all but not less than all of the then then-outstanding Rights at a the Redemption Price at any time prior to the Close of Business on the later of (i) the Distribution Date and (ii) Share Acquisition Date. Any such redemption price will be effective immediately upon the action of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the CompanyCompany ordering the same, in cash, shares unless such action of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determineof the Company expressly provides that such redemption will be effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such redemption will be effective in accordance with the provisions of such action of the Board of Directors of the Company). (b) Immediately upon the action effectiveness of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this as provided in Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption23(a), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall will be to receive the Redemption Price, without interest thereon. The Promptly after the effectiveness of the redemption of the Rights as provided in Section 23(a), the Company shall promptly will publicly announce (with prompt written notice thereof to the Rights Agent) such redemption and, within 10 calendar days thereafter, will give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the holders of the then-outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Company; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockRights. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall will be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such The notice of redemption shall mailed to the holders of Rights will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price in cash, Common Shares (based upon the current per share market price of the Common Shares (determined pursuant to Section 11(d)) at the time of redemption), or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company (based upon the fair market value of such other consideration, determined by the Board of Directors of the Company in good faith) or any combination thereof. The Company may, at its option, combine the payment of the Redemption Price with any other payment being made concurrently to holders of Common Shares and, to the extent that any such other payment is discretionary, may reduce the amount thereof on account of the concurrent payment of the Redemption Price. If legal or contractual restrictions prevent the Company from paying the Redemption Price (in the form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors) at the time of redemption, the Company will pay the Redemption Price, without interest, promptly after such time as the Company ceases to be so prevented from paying the Redemption Price.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such timetime (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of the Redemption), on such basis and with subject to such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemptionthe Redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemptiona), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to the Rights Agent and all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each If the payment of the Redemption Price is not included with such notice, each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, or other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all all, but not less than all all, of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted subject to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date adjustment as provided in Section 23(c) hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, time after the Board of Directors’ action to redeem the Rights on such basis and with subject to such conditions conditions, as the Board of Directors Directors, in its sole discretion and absolute discretion, may establish. The Redemption Price Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Rights shall not be payable, at exercisable prior to the option expiration of the Company, in cash, shares Corporation’s right of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determineredemption. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without Without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate effective at the time so designated by action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such the effective time of the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights, the Corporation shall give notice (with prompt notice thereof to the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness Agent) of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. At the option of the Board of Directors, the Redemption Price may be paid in cash to each Rights holder or by the issuance of shares (and, at the Corporation’s election pursuant to Section 14(b) hereof, cash or depositary receipts in lieu of fractions of shares other than fractions which are integral multiples of one one-thousandth (1/1000) of a share) of Preferred Stock or Common Stock having a Fair Market Value equal to such cash payment. (c) In the event the Corporation shall at any time after the date of this Agreement, but before such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, (i) pay any dividend on Common Stock in shares of Common Stock, (ii) subdivide or split the outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares or (iii) combine or consolidate the outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares or effect a reverse split of the outstanding shares of Common Stock and as a consequence thereof the number of Rights outstanding shall change, then, and in each such event, the Redemption Price may, by action of the Board of Directors in its discretion, be appropriately adjusted in respect of such transaction so as to maintain the aggregate Redemption Price of all Rights after such transaction at the same amount, insofar as practicable, as before the transaction.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors At least a majority of the Company Continuing Directors may, at their option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (i) the Shares Acquisition Date or (ii) the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof of this Agreement (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights by the Continuing Directors may be made effective at such time, time and on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Continuing Directors in its their sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Common Shares (based on the "current market price", as defined in Section 11(d)(i), of the Common Stock, Shares at the time of the redemption) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by a majority of the Board Continuing Directors; provided, however, that if the Company elects to pay the Redemption Price in Common Shares, the Company shall not be required to issue any fractional Common Shares, and the number of Directors shares issuable to each holder of Rights shall determinebe rounded down to the next whole number. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Continuing Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)23, and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24, and other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Prior to the Expiration Date, the Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventtheir option, redeem all but not less than all of the then then-outstanding Rights at a the Redemption Price at any time prior to the Close of Business on the later of (i) the Distribution Date and (ii) Share Acquisition Date. Any such redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after will be effective immediately upon the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption action of the Rights may Directors of the Company ordering the same, unless such action of the Directors of the Company expressly provides that such redemption will be made effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such time, on redemption will be effective in accordance with the provisions of such basis and with such conditions as action of the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine). (b) Immediately upon the action effectiveness of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this as provided in Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption23(a), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall will be to receive the Redemption Price, without interest thereon. The Promptly after the effectiveness of the redemption of the Rights as provided in Section 23(a), the Company shall promptly will publicly announce such redemption and, within 10 calendar days thereafter, will give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the holders of the then-outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Company; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockRights. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall will be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such The notice of redemption shall mailed to the holders of Rights will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price in cash, Common Shares (based upon the current per share market price of the Common Shares (determined pursuant to Section 11(d)) at the time of redemption), or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Directors of the Company (based upon the fair market value of such other consideration, determined by the Directors of the Company in good faith) or any combination thereof. The Company may, at its option, combine the payment of the Redemption Price with any other payment being made concurrently to holders of Common Shares and, to the extent that any such other payment is discretionary, may reduce the amount thereof on account of the concurrent payment of the Redemption Price. If legal or contractual restrictions prevent the Company from paying the Redemption Price (in the form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Directors) at the time of redemption, the Company will pay the Redemption Price, without interest, promptly after such time as the Company ceases to be so prevented from paying the Redemption Price.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (i) the occurrence of a Section 11(a)(ii) Event and (ii) the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of electing to redeem the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and thereafter the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the Rights Agent and the holders of the Rights in the manner set forth in Section 26; provided, however, provided that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Prior to the Expiration Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventits option, redeem all but not less than all of the then then-outstanding Rights at a the Redemption Price at any time prior to the Close of Business on the later of (i) the Distribution Date and (ii) Share Acquisition Date. Any such redemption price will be effective immediately upon the action of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the CompanyCompany ordering the same, in cash, shares unless such action of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determineof the Company expressly provides that such redemption will be effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such redemption will be effective in accordance with the provisions of such action of the Board of Directors of the Company). (b) Immediately upon the action effectiveness of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this as provided in Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption23(a), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall will be to receive the Redemption Price, without interest thereon. The Promptly after the effectiveness of the redemption of the Rights as provided in Section 23(a), the Company shall promptly will publicly announce such redemption (with prompt notice thereof to the Rights Agent) and, within 10 calendar days thereafter, will give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the holders of the then-outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Company; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockRights. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall will be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such The notice of redemption shall mailed to the holders of Rights will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price in cash, Common Shares (based upon the current per share market price of the Common Shares (determined pursuant to Section 11(d)) at the time of redemption), or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company (based upon the fair market value of such other consideration, determined by the Board of Directors of the Company in good faith) or any combination thereof. The Company may, at its option, combine the payment of the Redemption Price with any other payment being made concurrently to holders of Common Shares and, to the extent that any such other payment is discretionary, may reduce the amount thereof on account of the concurrent payment of the Redemption Price. If legal or contractual restrictions prevent the Company from paying the Redemption Price (in the form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors) at the time of redemption, the Company will pay the Redemption Price, without interest, promptly after such time as the Company ceases to be so prevented from paying the Redemption Price.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights by the Company may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Common Stock (based on the current per share market price of the Common Stock, Stock at the time of redemption) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights (or at the effective time of such redemption established by the Board of Directors of the Company pursuant to the next-to-last sentence of paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption23), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for or, if later, the effectiveness of such redemptionthe redemption of the Rights pursuant to the next-to-last sentence of paragraph (a), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. The Company may, at its option, discharge all of its obligations with respect to the Rights by (i) issuing a press release announcing the manner of redemption of the Rights, (ii) depositing with a bank or trust company having a capital and surplus of at least $100,000,000, funds necessary for such redemption, in trust, to be applied to the redemption of the Rights so called for redemption and (iii) arranging for the mailing of the Redemption Price to the registered holders of the Rights; then, and upon such action, all outstanding Rights Certificates shall be null and void without further action by the Company. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23, in Section 24 hereof, or in connection with the purchase of Common Stock prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, payable at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common StockStock (based on the current market price of Common Stock at the time of redemption as determined pursuant to Section 11(d)(i) hereof), or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to the Rights Agent and to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, within its sole discretion, at any time prior before the Distribution Date (the “Redemption Period”) authorize the Company to the Flip-In Eventredeem all, redeem all but not less than all all, of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such redemption price, as adjusted, the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). Any such redemption shall be effective immediately upon the action of the Board authorizing the same, unless such action of the Board expressly provides that such redemption shall be effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such redemption shall be effective in accordance with the provisions of such action of the Board). The redemption of the Rights by the Board pursuant to this paragraph (a) may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors may establish, in its sole discretion may establishdiscretion. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock based on the Current Market Price or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineBoard. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will shall terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right held. The Company shall promptly give (i) written notice to the Rights Agent of any such redemption; and (ii) public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Capital Stock or if there is no transfer agent for any Capital Stock, on the registry books of the Company for such Capital Stock. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will shall be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Related Persons may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, or other than in connection with the purchase of shares of Common Stock or the conversion or redemption of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 .001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring in respect of the Common Stock after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, other than in connection with the purchase of Common Stock prior to the Distribution Date. (c) In the event that the Board of Directors adopts an effective resolution ordering the redemption of the Rights in compliance with Section 23(a), the Company may, at its option, discharge all of its obligations with respect to the Rights by (i) issuing a press release announcing the manner of redemption of the Rights in accordance with this Agreement and (ii) mailing payment of the Redemption Price to the registered holders of the Rights at their last addresses as they appear on the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent of the Common Stock, and upon such action, all outstanding Rights and Right Certificates shall be null and void without any further action by the Company.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with subject to such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action time of the Board effectiveness of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later earlier time as may be determined by the Board of Directors may establish for of the effectiveness Company in the action ordering such redemption (although not earlier than the time of such redemptionaction) (such time the "Redemption Date"), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will shall terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemptiona), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights and the Rights Agent at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each If the payment of the Redemption Price is not included with such notice, each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Prior to the Expiration Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventits option, redeem all but not less than all of the then then-outstanding Rights at a the Redemption Price at any time prior to the Close of Business on the Share Acquisition Date. Any such redemption price will be effective immediately upon the action of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the CompanyCompany ordering the same, in cash, shares unless such action of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determineof the Company expressly provides that such redemption will be effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such redemption will be effective in accordance with the provisions of such action of the Board of Directors of the Company). (b) Immediately upon the action effectiveness of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this as provided in Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption23(a), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall will be to receive the Redemption Price, without interest thereon. The Promptly after the effectiveness of the redemption of the Rights as provided in Section 23(a), the Company shall promptly will publicly announce such redemption and, within 10 calendar days thereafter, will give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the holders of the then-outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Company; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockRights. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall will be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such The notice of redemption shall mailed to the holders of Rights will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price in cash, Common Shares (based upon the current per share market price of the Common Shares (determined pursuant to Section 11(d)) at the time of redemption), or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company (based upon the fair market value of such other consideration, determined by the Board of Directors of the Company in good faith) or any combination thereof. The Company may, at its option, combine the payment of the Redemption Price with any other payment being made concurrently to holders of Common Shares and, to the extent that any such other payment is discretionary, may reduce the amount thereof on account of the concurrent payment of the Redemption Price. If legal or contractual restrictions prevent the Company from paying the Redemption Price (in the form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors) at the time of redemption, the Company will pay the Redemption Price, without interest, promptly after such time as the Company ceases to be so prevented from paying the Redemption Price. (c) At any time following the Share Acquisition Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may relinquish the right to redeem the Rights under this Section 23, either generally or solely as to the particular circumstance giving rise to such Share Acquisition Date, by duly adopting a resolution to that effect. Immediately upon adoption of such resolution, the rights of the Board of Directors of the Company to redeem the Rights will terminate in the manner and to the extent set forth in such resolution without further action and without any notice (except as may otherwise be provided in such resolution). Promptly after adoption of such a resolution, the Company will publicly announce such action; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice will not affect the validity of the action of the Board of Directors of the Company.

Redemption. Notwithstanding Section 2.5 of the Stockholders' Agreement, Cinergy shall be entitled to the following right of redemption. (a) The Board of Directors Parent shall cause the Fair Market Value per Share to be determined as of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price third anniversary of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof in accordance with Section 2. When the Fair Market Value per Share has been determined, Parent shall promptly notify (the "REDEMPTION NOTICE") Cinergy of such Fair Market Value. Cinergy shall have thirty days following the receipt of the Redemption Notice in which to deliver to Parent a written redemption demand (a "REDEMPTION DEMAND") that Parent shall redeem all, or any portion of, the Common Stock (as requested in the Redemption Demand), for a per share purchase price being hereinafter referred to as (the "REDEMPTION PRICE") equal to the greater of (i) the Fair Market Value or (ii) $8.00. The closing of such purchase and sale shall occur at the offices of Parent on such business day reasonably selected by Parent, but not on a date less than forty days nor more than 90 days after delivery of the Redemption PriceNotice (the "REDEMPTION DATE"). The redemption From and after the Redemption Date, the rights of Cinergy as a stockholder of Parent, with respect to any Shares redeemed, shall cease and the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as certificates representing the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The redeemed Shares shall thereafter represent only the right to receive the applicable Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option upon surrender of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determinecertificates to Parent. (b) Immediately upon Parent shall pay the action applicable Redemption Price in immediately available funds against delivery of the Board stock certificates representing the applicable Shares (or, in lieu of Directors ordering the redemption delivery of the Rights pursuant lost, stolen or destroyed certificates, an agreement to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (indemnify Parent from any loss incurred by it in connection with such certificates). If Parent is prevented from redeeming or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish making full payment for the effectiveness Shares by any legal or contractual restriction, Parent shall then redeem the maximum number of such redemption), Shares from Cinergy as permitted free from any legal or other restrictions and without any further action and without any notice, STC shall purchase the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive remaining Shares included in Redemption Demands for the Redemption Price. The Company . (c) STC shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; providedcause Parent to fully, however, that faithfully and timely perform the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be madeParent's obligations under this Section 1.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), (i) the Company shall give the Rights Agent notice of the redemption and (ii) the Company, or the Rights Agent at the request of the Company, shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In EventClose of Business on the earlier of (i) the Distribution Date or (ii) the Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Rights shall not be exercisable after the first occurrence of an event described in Section 11(a)(ii) until such time as the Company’s right of redemption under this Section 23(a) has expired. The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors of the Company in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock (based on the Current Market Price Per Share of the Common Stock at the time of redemption as determined pursuant to Section 11(d)(i)) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineof the Company, or any combination thereof. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption23(a), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and each Right will thereafter represent only the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; providedredemption and, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 within ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the causing a redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemptionpursuant to Section 23(a), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the failure to give, or any defect in, any notice required to be made or given pursuant to this Section 23(b) shall not affect the validity of the redemption of the Rights. (c) Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24, and other than in connection with the purchase or repurchase by any of them of Common Stock prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly notify the Rights Agent and give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with subject to such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action time of the Board effectiveness of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later earlier time as may be determined by the Board of Directors may establish for of the effectiveness Company in the action ordering such redemption (although not earlier than the time of such redemptionaction) (such time the “Redemption Date”), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will shall terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemptiona), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each If the payment of the Redemption Price is not included with such notice, each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person first becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Common Shares (based on the current market price of the Common Stock, Shares at the time of redemption) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option and in its sole discretion, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring in respect of the Common Shares or Class A Common Shares after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption PriceREDEMPTION PRICE"). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors Directors, in its sole discretion discretion, may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common StockShares, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights thereafter shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; providedPROVIDED, howeverHOWEVER, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares or Class A Common Shares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time or in any manner other than as specifically set forth in this Section 23 or Section 24 hereof, and other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares or Class A Common Shares of the Company prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company Corporation may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The Corporation may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price in cash, Corporation Common Shares (including fractional shares, based on the current per share market price of Corporation Common Shares at the time of redemption) or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors of the Corporation may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors of the Corporation, in its sole discretion discretion, may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Corporation ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors of the Corporation may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company Corporation shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors of the Corporation ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemptionthe redemption of the Rights pursuant to Section 23(a), as the Company case may be, the Corporation shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Dateissuance of Right Certificates, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Corporation nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, and other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at At any time prior to a Distribution Date, the Flip-In EventBoard may, at its option, redeem all but not less fewer than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.000001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted pursuant to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof Section 9(a)(i) (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of electing to redeem the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), ) and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and thereafter the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public prompt written notice of any such redemptionredemption to the Rights Agent and the holders of the Rights in the manner set forth in Section 22; provided, however, provided that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a an initial redemption price of $.01 per Right, Right ("Redemption Price"). The Redemption Price shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price")hereof. The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (23, evidence of which shall be promptly filed with the Rights Agent, or, when approprate, immediately upon the time or at satisfaction of such later time conditions as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)have established, and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice disclosure of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice disclosure shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, and other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (i) the occurrence of a Section 11(a)(ii) Event and (ii) the close of business on the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 .001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of electing to redeem the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and thereafter the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public written notice of any such redemptionredemption to the Rights Agent and the holders of the Rights in the manner set forth in Section 26; provided, however, provided that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend dividend, reclassification or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Common Shares (based on the “current market price,” as defined in Section 11(d)(i) hereof, of the Common Stock, Shares at the time of redemption) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, give or any defect in, any in such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a give notice of such redemption to all the Rights Agent and the holders of the then outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to the Rights Agent and to all such holders at their last addresses address as they appear it appears upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares and Class B Shares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. (c) Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner except (i) pursuant to a redemption in accordance with this Section 24 or an exchange pursuant to Section 25 hereof or (ii) in connection with the purchase or other acquisition of Common Shares or Class B Shares prior to the Distribution Date (including, without limitation, any Class B Shares that are converted into Common Shares in accordance with their terms).

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the -------- ------- failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) a. The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 .005 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend dividend, reclassification or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Common Shares (based on the "current market price" as defined in Section 11(d) hereof, of the Common Stock, Shares at the time of redemption) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) b. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, give or any defect in, any in such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a give notice of such redemption to all the Rights Agent and the holders of the then outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to the Rights Agent and to all such holders at their last addresses address as they appear it appears upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. c. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries may redeem, acquire, or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner except (i) pursuant to a redemption in accordance with this Section 24 or an exchange pursuant to Section 25 hereof or (ii) in connection with the purchase or other acquisition of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section SECTION 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Prior to the Expiration Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventits option, redeem all but not less than all of the then then-outstanding Rights at a redemption price the Redemption Price at any time prior to the Close of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after Business on the later of (i) the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may first occurrence of a Triggering Event and (ii) the Distribution Date. Any such redemption will be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the CompanyCompany ordering the same, in cash, shares unless such action of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determineof the Company expressly provides that such redemption will be effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such redemption will be effective in accordance with the provisions of such action of the Board of Directors of the Company). (b) Immediately upon the action effectiveness of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this as provided in Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption23(a), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall will be to receive the Redemption Price, without interest thereon. The Promptly after the effectiveness of the redemption of the Rights as provided in Section 23(a), the Company shall promptly will publicly announce such redemption and, within 10 calendar days thereafter, will give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the holders of the then-outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Company; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockRights. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall will be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such The notice of redemption shall mailed to the holders of Rights will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price in cash, Common Shares (based upon the current per share market price of the Common Shares (determined pursuant to Section 11(d)) at the time of redemption), or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company (based upon the fair market value of such other consideration, determined by the Board of Directors of the Company in good faith) or any combination thereof. The Company may, at its option, combine the payment of the Redemption Price with any other payment being made concurrently to holders of Common Shares and, to the extent that any such other payment is discretionary, may reduce the amount thereof on account of the concurrent payment of the Redemption Price. If legal or contractual restrictions prevent the Company from paying the Redemption Price (in the form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors) at the time of redemption, the Company will pay the Redemption Price, without interest, promptly after such time as the Company ceases to be so prevented from paying the Redemption Price.

Redemption. (a) The Prior to the Expiration Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventits option, redeem all but not less than all of the then then-outstanding Rights at a the Redemption Price at any time prior to the Close of Business on the later of (i) the Distribution Date and (ii) Share Acquisition Date. Any such redemption price shall be effective immediately upon the action of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the CompanyCompany ordering the same, in cash, shares unless such action of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors of the Company expressly provides that such redemption shall determinebe effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such redemption shall be effective in accordance with the provisions of such action of the Board of Directors of the Company). (b) Immediately upon the action effectiveness of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this as provided in Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption23(a), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will shall terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price, without interest thereon. The Promptly after the effectiveness of the redemption of the Rights as provided in Section 23(a), the Company shall promptly publicly announce such redemption (with prompt written notice thereof to the Rights Agent) and, within 10 calendar days thereafter, shall give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the holders of the then-outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Company; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the legality or validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockRights. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such The notice of redemption mailed to the holders of Rights shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will shall be made. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price in cash, Common Shares (based upon the current per share market price of the Common Shares (determined pursuant to Section 11(d)) at the time of redemption), or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company (based upon the fair market value of such other consideration, determined by the Board of Directors of the Company in good faith) or any combination thereof. The Company may, at its option, combine the payment of the Redemption Price with any other payment being made concurrently to holders of Common Shares and, to the extent that any such other payment is discretionary, may reduce the amount thereof on account of the concurrent payment of the Redemption Price. If legal or contractual restrictions prevent the Company from paying the Redemption Price (in the form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors) at the time of redemption, the Company shall pay the Redemption Price, without interest, promptly after such time as the Company ceases to be so prevented from paying the Redemption Price.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors At least a majority of the Company Continuing Directors may, at their option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (i) the Shares Acquisition Date or (ii) the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 .0l per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof of this Agreement (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights by the Continuing Directors may be made effective at such time, time and on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Continuing Directors in its their sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Common Shares (based on the "current market price", as defined in Section 11(d)(i), of the Common Stock, Shares at the time of the redemption) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by a majority of the Board Continuing Directors; provided, however, that if the Company elects to pay the Redemption Price in Common Shares, the Company shall not be required to issue any fractional Common Shares, and the number of Directors shares issuable to each holder of Rights shall determinebe rounded down to the next whole number. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Continuing Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)23, and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24, and other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person first becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then then-outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.0001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock (based on the current market price of the Common Stock at the time of the election by the Board of Directors to redeem the Rights as determined pursuant to Section 11(d)(i) hereof) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give (i) written notice to the Rights Agent of any such redemption, and (ii) public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then then-outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, within its sole discretion, at any time prior before any Person becomes an Acquiring Person (the “Redemption Period”) cause the Company to the Flip-In Eventredeem all, redeem all but not less than all all, of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.0001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such redemption price, as adjusted, the redemption price being hereinafter referred “Redemption Price”). Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Rights will not be exercisable after the first occurrence of a Flip-In Event or Flip-Over Event until such time as the "Redemption Price")Company’s right of redemption hereunder has expired. The redemption of the Rights by the Board pursuant to this paragraph (a) may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors may establish, in its sole discretion may establishdiscretion. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock based on the Current Market Price or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineBoard. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right held. The Company shall promptly give (i) written notice to the Rights Agent of any such redemption; and (ii) public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will shall be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Related Persons may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, or other than in connection with the purchase of shares of Common Stock or the conversion or redemption of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation prior to the Distribution Date. (c) (i) In the event the Company receives a Qualifying Offer and the Board has not redeemed the outstanding Rights or exempted such Qualifying Offer from the terms of this Agreement or called a special meeting of stockholders for the purpose of voting on whether or not to exempt such Qualifying Offer from the terms of this Agreement, in each case, by the Close of Business on the date that is ninety (90) days following the commencement of such Qualifying Offer within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) under the Exchange Act (the “Board Evaluation Period”), the holders of record (or their duly authorized proxy) of twenty percent (20%) or more of the shares of Common Stock of the Company then outstanding (excluding shares of Common Stock that are Beneficially Owned by the Person making the Qualifying Offer) (the “Requisite Percentage”) may submit to the Board, not later than ninety (90) days following the Board Evaluation Period a written demand complying with the terms of this Section 23(c) (the “Special Meeting Demand”) directing the Board to submit to a vote of stockholders at a special meeting of the stockholders of the Company (a “Special Meeting”) a resolution exempting such Qualifying Offer from the provisions of this Agreement (the “Qualifying Offer Resolution”). Any Special Meeting Demand must be (A) delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Company; and (B) signed by the demanding stockholders (the “Demanding Stockholders”) or a duly authorized agent of the Demanding Stockholders.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring in respect of the Common Stock after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 .0001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring in respect of the Common Stock after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph Subsection (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to the Rights Agent and to all the holders of the then then-outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person first becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Dis- tribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction with respect to the Common Stock occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to the Rights Agent and to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as called the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Shares or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice, with simultaneous written notice to the Rights Agent, of any such redemption; providedPROVIDED, howeverHOWEVER, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect effect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed to have been duly given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 or other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with subject to such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action time of the Board effectiveness of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later earlier time as may be determined by the Board of Directors may establish for of the effectiveness Company in the action ordering such redemption (although not earlier than the time of such redemptionaction) (such time the "Redemption Date"), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will shall terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemptiona), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each If the payment of the Redemption Price is not included with such notice, each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, within its sole discretion, at any time prior before the Distribution Date (the “Redemption Period”) cause the Company to the Flip-In Eventredeem all, redeem all but not less than all all, of the then then-outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such redemption price, as adjusted, the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). Any such redemption will be effective immediately upon the action of the Board authorizing the same, unless such action of the Board expressly provides that such redemption will be effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such redemption will be effective in accordance with the provisions of such action of the Board). The redemption of the Rights by the Board pursuant to this Section 23(a) may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors may establish, in its sole discretion may establishdiscretion. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock based on the Current Market Price or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineBoard. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right held. The Company shall promptly give (i) written notice to the Rights Agent of any such redemption (and until such written notice is received by the Rights Agent, the Rights Agent may presume conclusively that no such redemptions have occurred); and (ii) public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then then-outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will shall be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Related Persons may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, or other than in connection with the purchase of shares of Common Stock or the conversion or redemption of shares of Company Stock in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Company may, by resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company mayDirectors, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (x) the Stock Acquisition Date and (y) the close of business on the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.01 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock (based on the current market price of the Common Stock determined pursuant to Section 11(d)(i) hereof) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) Immediately upon the action adoption of an effective resolution of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (ain compliance with Section 23(a) of this Section 23 (or at upon the subsequent satisfaction of all conditions to such later time as redemption established by such resolution), evidence of which shall have been filed with the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights Agent, and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that Within ten (10) Business Days after the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board subsequent satisfaction of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of all such redemptionconditions), the Company shall mail a give notice of such redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the shares of Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, and other than in connection with the repurchase of shares of Common Stock of the Company prior to the Distribution Date. (c) In the event that the Board of Directors adopts an effective resolution ordering the redemption of the Rights in compliance with Section 23(a), the Company may, at its option, discharge all of its obligations with respect to the Rights by (i) issuing a press release announcing the manner of redemption of the Rights in accordance with this Agreement and (ii) mailing payment of the Redemption Price to the registered holders of the Rights at their last addresses as they appear on the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent of the Common Stock, and upon such action, all outstanding Rights and Right Certificates shall be null and void without any further action by the Company.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors of the Company may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cashits sole discretion, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determinemay establish. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors of the Company may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemptionredemption (with prompt written notice thereof to the Rights Agent); provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)the redemption of the Rights pursuant to Section 23(a) hereof, as the case may be, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, and other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at At any time prior to the Flip-In Eventtime any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, the Board of Directors may, by the Required Board Vote, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with subject to such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Class B Common Stock (based on the market price thereof, as determined by the Board of Common Stock, Directors) or such other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at on such other later time date, or upon satisfaction of such conditions, as shall be specified in the resolution of the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of approving such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemptiona), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each If the payment of the Redemption Price is not included with such notice, each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with subject to such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action time of the Board effectiveness of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later earlier time as may be determined by the Board of Directors may establish for of the effectiveness Company in the action ordering such redemption (although not earlier than the time of such redemptionaction) (such time the "Redemption Date"), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will shall terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemptiona), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each If the payment of the Redemption Price is not included with such notice, each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 .001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Special Committee, so long as the Special Committee is in existence and, thereafter, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person first becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then then-outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors Special Committee, so long as the Special Committee is in existence and, thereafter, the Board, in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Ordinary Shares (based on the current market price of Common Stockthe Ordinary Shares at the time of the election by the Special Committee, so long as the Special Committee is in existence and, thereafter, the Board to redeem the Rights as determined pursuant to Section 11(d)(i) hereof) or such any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Special Committee, so long as the Board of Directors shall determineSpecial Committee is in existence and, thereafter, the Board. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Special Committee, so long as the Special Committee is in existence and, thereafter, the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Special Committee, so long as the Special Committee is in existence and, thereafter, the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give (i) written notice to the Rights Agent of any such redemption, and (ii) public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Special Committee, so long as the Special Committee is in existence and, thereafter, the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Special Committee, so long as the Special Committee is in existence and, thereafter, the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then then-outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockOrdinary Shares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day following the Stock Acquisition Date, subject to extension by the Board of Directors as provided in Section 27 hereof, or (ii) the close of business on the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.0001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption PriceREDEMPTION PRICE"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock (based on the current market price of the Common Stock at the time of redemption) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice (including prompt notice thereof to the Rights Agent) of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors rights may be redeemed by action of the Company Board pursuant to this Section 23 and Section 31 and shall not be redeemed in any other manner. Notwithstanding anything contained or implied in this Agreement to the contrary, the Rights shall not be exercised after the occurrence of a Flip-in Event until the Company's right of redemption has expired. (b) The Board may, at its option, at any time prior to the Close of Business on the Flip-In Eventin Date, redeem all all, but not less than all all, of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 .001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine; provided that if the Company elects to pay the Redemption Price in shares of Common Stock, the Company shall not be required to issue fractional shares of Common Stock. In lieu of such fractional shares of Common Stock, the Company shall pay an amount of cash equal to the same fraction of the Current Market Price of a share of Common Stock. (bc) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) or, if the resolution of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for electing to redeem the effectiveness Rights states that the redemption will not be effective until the occurrence of a specified future time or event, upon the occurrence of such redemptionfuture time or event), and without any notice or further action and without any noticeaction, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to the Rights Agent and to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed by mailing such notices in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the noticeaccordance with Section 26. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof and other than in connection with the purchase of shares of Common Stock prior to the Separation Date.

Redemption. (a) 23.1 The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all all, but not less than all all, of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with subject to such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) 23.2 Immediately upon the action time of the Board effectiveness of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later earlier time as may be determined by the Board of Directors may establish for in the effectiveness action ordering such redemption (although not earlier than the time of such redemptionaction) (the “Redemption Date”), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will shall terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemptionredemption (with prompt written notice to the Rights Agent); provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days ten Business Days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail, or cause the Rights Agent to mail (at the expense of the Company), a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each If the payment of the Redemption Price is not included with such notice, each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24, other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 .001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any combination, stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-Flip- In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring in respect of the Common Stock after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors Company, upon authorization of the Company Board, may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person first becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then then-outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such terms, conditions and limitations as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, securities or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineBoard. (b) Immediately upon the action effectiveness of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will shall terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held without interest thereon. The Company shall promptly give public notice Promptly after the effectiveness of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a give notice of such redemption to all the Rights Agent and the holders of the then outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their each holder’s last addresses address as they appear it appears upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the shares of Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice will not affect the validity of the Redemption of the Rights. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will shall be made.

Redemption. (a) 23.1 The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (i) the Close of Business on the tenth (10th) Business Day following the Stock Acquisition Date (or, if the Stock Acquisition Date shall have occurred prior to the Record Date, the Close of Business on the tenth (10th) day following the Record Date), or (ii) the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.0001 per one one-thousandths of a Preferred Share represented by a Right, as appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights by the Company may be made effective at such a time, on such any basis and with such subject to any conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Class A Common Stock, Stock (based on the Current Per Share Market Price at the time of redemption as determined pursuant to Section 11.4 hereof) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors Directors. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Rights shall determinenot be exercisable after the first occurrence of a Section 11.1.2 Event until such time as the Company's right of redemption set forth in the first sentence of this Section 23.1 has expired. (b) 23.2 Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors (with, if required, the concurrence of a majority of the Continuing Directors) ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 23.1 (or at such a later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such the redemption) (the “Redemption Date”), evidence of which shall have been filed with the Rights Agent, and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that Promptly after the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a give notice of redemption to all the Rights Agent and the holders of the then outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their each holder’s last addresses address as they appear it appears upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books for the Class A Common Stock; provided, however, that failure to give, or any defect in, any notice shall not affect the validity of the transfer agent for the Common Stockredemption. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. 23.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 23.1 hereof, in the event that a majority of the Board of Directors does not consist of Continuing Directors (the first occurrence of such an event referred to herein as a “Section 23.1 Event”), then for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days following the Section 23.1 Event, the Rights shall not be redeemed unless there are Continuing Directors and a majority of the Continuing Directors concur with the Board’s decision to redeem the Rights.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend dividend, reclassification or similar transaction with respect to the Common Stock occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemptionredemption (with prompt written notice thereof to the Rights Agent); provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to the Rights Agent and to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Independent Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Independent Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Independent Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Independent Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Independent Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the -------- ------- failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Independent Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Independent Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (i) the close of business on the Share Acquisition Date (or, if the Share Acquisition Date shall have occurred prior to the Effective Date, the close of business on the Effective Date), or (ii) the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 .001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis times and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Rights shall not be payableexercisable, at the option of and a Triggering Event shall not be deemed to have occurred, until such time as the Company, in cash, shares 's right of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determineredemption hereunder has expired. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights by mailing the notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares and Preferred Shares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. In any case, failure to give such notice by mail, or any defect in the notice, to any particular holder of Rights shall not affect the sufficiency of the notice to other holders of Rights.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring in respect of the Common Stock after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to the Rights Agent and to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Company may, at its option and with the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company mayTrustees, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (i) the Close of Business on the tenth day following the Shares Acquisition Date or such later date as may be determined by action of a majority of the Board of Trustees and publicly announced by the Company (with prompt written notice thereof to the Rights Agent) or (ii) the Close of Business on the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof of this Agreement (the such redemption price being hereinafter herein referred to as the "REDEMPTION PRICE") and the Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price"Price either in Common Shares (based on the current per share market price thereof (as determined pursuant to Section 11(d) of this Agreement) at the time of redemption), cash or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Trustees. The Such redemption of by the Rights Company may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors Trustees in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors Trustees ordering the redemption of the Rights, evidence of which shall have been filed with the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Agent, and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemptionredemption (with prompt written notice thereof to the Rights Agent); provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the legality or validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such the action of the Board of Directors Trustees ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a give notice of such redemption to all the Rights Agent and the holders of the then outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 of this Agreement or in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option and in its sole discretion, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (i) such time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person and (ii) the Final Expiration Date, direct the Company to, and, if directed by the Board of Directors, the Company shall, redeem all all, but not less than all all, of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.0001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective effective at such time, on such basis and with subject to such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Common Shares (based on the current market price of the Common Stock, Shares at the time of redemption) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) Immediately upon the action time of the Board effectiveness of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later earlier time as may be determined by the Board of Directors may establish for in the effectiveness action ordering such redemption (although not earlier than the time of such redemptionaction) (such time the “Redemption Date”), evidence of which shall have been filed with the Rights Agent, and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will shall terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly give public notice (with prompt written notice thereof to the Rights Agent) of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemptiona), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each If the payment of the Redemption Price is not included with such notice, each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.. CORPDAL:121602.3 18747-00028 29

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at At any time prior to a Distribution Date, the Flip-In EventBoard may, at its option, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.0001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted pursuant to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof Section 9(a)(i) (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of electing to redeem the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), ) and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and thereafter the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the Rights Agent and the holders of the Rights in the manner set forth in Section 22; provided, however, provided that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (i) the occurrence of a Section 11(a)(ii) Event and (ii) the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption PriceREDEMPTION PRICE"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of electing to redeem the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and thereafter the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the Rights Agent and the holders of the Rights in the manner set forth in Section 26; provided, however, provided that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, within its sole discretion, at any time prior before any Person becomes an Acquiring Person (the “ Redemption Period”) cause the Company to the Flip-In Eventredeem all, redeem all but not less than all all, of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.0001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such redemption price, as adjusted, the redemption price being hereinafter referred “Redemption Price”). Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Rights will not be exercisable after the first occurrence of a Flip-In Event or Flip-Over Event until such time as the "Redemption Price")Company’s right of redemption hereunder has expired. The redemption of the Rights by the Board pursuant to this paragraph (a) may be made effective effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors may establish, in its sole discretion may establishdiscretion. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock based on the Current Market Price or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineBoard. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right held. The Company shall promptly give (i) written notice to the Rights Agent of any such redemption; and (ii) public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will shall be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Related Persons may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, or other than in connection with the purchase of shares of Common Stock or the conversion or redemption of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation prior to the Distribution Date. (c) (i) In the event the Company receives a Qualifying Offer and the Board has not redeemed the outstanding Rights or exempted such Qualifying Offer from the terms of this Agreement or called a special meeting of stockholders for the purpose of voting on whether or not to exempt such Qualifying Offer from the terms of this Agreement, in each case, by the Close of Business on the date that is ninety (90) days following the commencement of such Qualifying Offer within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) under the Exchange Act (the “Board Evaluation Period”), the holders of record (or their duly authorized proxy) of twenty percent (20%) or more of the shares of Common Stock of the Company then outstanding (excluding shares of Common Stock that are Beneficially Owned by the Person making the Qualifying Offer) (the “Requisite Percentage”) may submit to the Board, not later than ninety (90) days following the Board Evaluation Period a written demand complying with the terms of this Section 23(c) (the “ Special Meeting Demand”) directing the Board to submit to a vote of stockholders at a special meeting of the stockholders of the Company (a “Special Meeting”) a resolution exempting such Qualifying Offer from the provisions of this Agreement (the “Qualifying Offer Resolution”). Any Special Meeting Demand must be (A) delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Company; and (B) signed by the demanding stockholders (the “Demanding Stockholders”) or a duly authorized agent of the Demanding Stockholders.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 .0001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring in respect of the Common Stock after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at At any time prior to the Flip-In occurrence of a Section 9(a)(ii) Event, the Board may, at its option, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.01 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted pursuant to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof Section 9(a)(i) (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common StockStock (based on the current market value of the Common Stock at the time of redemption), or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of electing to redeem the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), ) and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and thereafter the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the Rights Agent and the holders of the Rights in accordance with Section 23 hereof; provided, however, provided that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed provided in the manner herein provided specified shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company or any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than as specifically set forth in this Section 20 or in Section 21 hereof and other than in connection with the purchase of Common Stock prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 .001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors of the Company shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and promptly without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to the Rights Agent and all the holders of the then outstanding Rights Rights, in the case of notice to holders, at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights by the Company may be made effective at such time, time on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Common Shares (based on the current per share market price of the Common Stock, Shares at the time of redemption) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineBoard. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at the effective time of such later time as redemption established by the Board pursuant to the last sentence of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemptionSection 23(a) hereof), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will shall terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall will be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for or, if later, the effectiveness of such redemption)the redemption of the Rights pursuant to the last sentence of Section 23(a) hereof, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon on the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares or the Unit Voting Shares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. The Company may, at its option, discharge all of its obligations with respect to the Rights by (i) issuing a press release announcing the manner of redemption of the Rights, (ii) depositing with a bank or trust company having a capital and surplus of at least $100 million, funds necessary for such redemption, in trust, to be applied to the redemption of the Rights so called for redemption and (iii) arranging for the mailing of the Redemption Price to the registered holders of the Rights; then, and upon such action, all outstanding Rights Certificates shall be null and void without further action by the Company. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23, in Section 24 hereof, or in connection with the purchase of Common Shares or Unit Voting Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the earlier of (x) the first occurrence of a Flip-In EventEvent or (y) the Close of Business on the Expiration Date, redeem all all, but not less than all all, the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.0001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give written notice to the Rights Agent and shall give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption redemption, or otherwise provide written notice, to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last physical or e-mail addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockStock of the Company. Any notice which is mailed delivered in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. The failure to give notice required by this Section 23(b) or any defect therein shall not affect the legality or validity of the action taken by the Company. (c) In the case of a redemption permitted under Section 23(a) hereof, the Company may, at its option, discharge all of its obligations with respect to the Rights by (i) issuing a press release announcing the manner of redemption of the Rights and (ii) delivering payment of the Redemption Price to the registered holders of the Rights at their last addresses as they appear on the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent of the Common Stock of the Company, and upon such action, all outstanding Right Certificates shall be null and void without any further action by the Company.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at At any time prior to the Flip-In occurrence of a ‎Section 9(a)(ii) Event, the Board may, at its option, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted pursuant to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof ‎Section 9(a)(i) (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Ordinary Shares (based on the current market value of Common Stockthe Ordinary Shares at the time of redemption), or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of electing to redeem the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), ) and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and thereafter the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the Rights Agent and the holders of the Rights in accordance with ‎Section 23; provided, however, provided that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company or any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than as specifically set forth in this ‎Section 20 or in ‎Section 21 hereof and other than in connection with the purchase of Ordinary Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person first becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then then-outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock (based on the current market price of the Common Stock at the time of redemption as determined pursuant to Section 11(d)(i) hereof) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemptionredemption (with prompt written notice thereof to the Rights Agent); provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail deliver a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then then-outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed delivered in the manner herein provided or as provided for in the Company’s By-Laws shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, prior to the Distribution Date and thereafter at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, time on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. If redemption of the Rights is to be effective as of a future date, the Rights shall continue to be exercisable, subject to Section 7 hereof, until the effective date of the redemption, provided that nothing contained herein shall preclude the Board of Directors from subsequently causing the Rights to be redeemed at a date earlier than the previously scheduled effective date of the redemption. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Common Stock (based on the current per share market price of the Common Stock, Stock at the time of redemption) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights (or at the effective time of such redemption established by the Board of Directors of the Company pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption23), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for or, if later, the effectiveness of such redemptionthe redemption of the Rights pursuant to the last sentence of paragraph (a), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. The Company may, at its option, discharge all of its obligations with respect to the Rights by (i) issuing a press release announcing the manner of redemption of the Rights, (ii) depositing with a bank or trust company having a capital and surplus of at least $100 million, funds necessary for such redemption, in trust, to be applied to the redemption of the Rights so called for redemption and (iii) arranging for the mailing of the Redemption Price to the registered holders of the Rights; then, and upon such action, all outstanding Rights Certificates shall be null and void without further action by the Company. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23, in Section 24 hereof, or in connection with the purchase of Common Stock prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of Except as otherwise provided below, within 10 days following the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice vesting of any such redemptionUnit, IRT shall deliver one Share in respect of that Unit; provided, however, that IRT, in its sole discretion, shall have the failure option to givepay you the fair market value of the Share, which shall be measured as of the date when the right to the Share became vested, in lieu of delivery of the Share. The above notwithstanding, in the event that the Units vest due to Retirement or a Qualifying Termination (other than due to your death) after you have meet the age and service requirements described in the definition of Retirement, Shares will be distributed in respect of 50% of any earned Units within two and one-half months following December 31, 20__1 (to the extent not already distributed prior to such Retirement or Qualifying Termination) and in respect of the remaining 50% of any earned Units within 10 days of December 31, 20__.2 The Committee may condition delivery of Shares or cash, as applicable, upon the prior receipt from you of any undertakings which it may determine are required to assure that the Shares or cash, as applicable, are/is being issued in compliance with federal and state securities laws. The right to payment of any fractional shares shall be satisfied in cash, measured by the product of the fractional amount times the fair market value of a Share at the time of payment. Transferability: You may not transfer or assign the award for any reason, other than under your will or as required by intestate laws. Any attempted transfer or assignment will be null and void. Restrictions on Resale: By accepting this Grant Agreement, you agree to be bound by IRT’s policies regarding the transfer of the Shares and understand that there may be certain times during the year in which the you will be prohibited from selling, transferring, pledging, donating, assigning, mortgaging, or encumbering Shares. Clawback: In addition to, and not in limitation of, the forfeiture provisions of any defect inclawback or recoupment policy adopted by IRT from time to time or in effect from time to time under applicable law or exchange listing rules, IRT may recover amounts paid to you pursuant to this Award to the extent that the Committee, following an appropriate investigation and consideration of all relevant circumstances, determines that you have engaged in fraud or willful misconduct that caused the requirement for a material accounting restatement of IRT’s financial statements due to material noncompliance with any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemptionfinancial reporting requirement (excluding any restatement due solely to a change in accounting rules). Within 10 days after such action 1 The last day of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption regular Performance Period 2 The first anniversary of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders end of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be maderegular Performance Period.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, within its sole discretion, at any time prior before the Distribution Date (the “Redemption Period”) authorize the Company to the Flip-In Eventredeem all, redeem all but not less than all all, of the then then-outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.0001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such redemption price, as adjusted, the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). Any such redemption will be effective immediately upon the action of the Board authorizing the same, unless such action of the Board expressly provides that such redemption will be effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such redemption will be effective in accordance with the provisions of such action of the Board). The redemption of the Rights by the Board pursuant to this paragraph (a) may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors may establish, in its sole discretion may establishdiscretion. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock based on the Current Market Price or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineBoard. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right held. The Company shall promptly give (i) written notice to the Rights Agent of any such redemption; and (ii) public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then then-outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will shall be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Related Persons may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, or other than in connection with the purchase of shares of Common Stock or the conversion or redemption of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Articles of Incorporation prior to the Distribution Date. (c) (i) In the event the Company receives a Qualifying Offer and the Board has not redeemed the outstanding Rights or exempted such Qualifying Offer from the terms of this Agreement or called a special meeting of stockholders for the purpose of voting on whether or not to exempt such Qualifying Offer from the terms of this Agreement, in each case, by the Close of Business on the date that is ninety (90) days following the commencement of such Qualifying Offer within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) under the Exchange Act (the “Board Evaluation Period”), the holders of record (or their duly authorized proxy) of ten percent (10%) or more of the shares of Common Stock of the Company then outstanding (excluding shares of Common Stock that are Beneficially Owned by the Person making the Qualifying Offer) (the “Requisite Percentage”) may submit to the Board, not earlier than ninety (90) days nor later than one hundred twenty (120) days following the commencement of such Qualifying Offer, a written demand complying with the terms of this Section 23(c) (the “Special Meeting Demand”) directing the Board to submit to a vote of stockholders at a special meeting of the stockholders of the Company (a “Special Meeting”) a resolution exempting such Qualifying Offer from the provisions of this Agreement (the “Qualifying Offer Resolution”). Any Special Meeting Demand must be (A) delivered to the Corporate Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Company; and (B) signed by the demanding stockholders (the “Demanding Stockholders”) or a duly authorized agent of the Demanding Stockholders. (i) After receipt of a Special Meeting Demand in proper form and in accordance with this Section 23(c) from Demanding Stockholders holding the Requisite Percentage, the Board shall take such actions necessary or desirable to cause the Qualifying Offer Resolution to be so submitted to a vote of stockholders at a Special Meeting to be convened within ninety (90) days following the last day of the Board Evaluation Period (the “Special Meeting Period”) by including a proposal relating to adoption of the Qualifying Offer Resolution in the proxy materials of the Company for the Special Meeting; provided, however, that the Board may cause the Qualifying Offer Resolution to be submitted to a vote of stockholders at an annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company if such annual meeting is to be convened during the Special Meeting Period; provided, further, that if the Company at any time during the Special Meeting Period and prior to a vote on the Qualifying Offer Resolution enters into a Definitive Acquisition Agreement, the Special Meeting Period may be extended (and any Special Meeting called in connection therewith may be cancelled) if the Qualifying Offer Resolution is separately submitted to a vote at the same meeting as the Definitive Acquisition Agreement. Subject to the requirements of applicable law, the Board may take a position in favor of or opposed to the adoption of the Qualifying Offer Resolution, or no position with respect to the Qualifying Offer Resolution, as it determines to be appropriate in the exercise of its fiduciary duties. (ii) In the event that no Person has become an Acquiring Person prior to the Exemption Date and the Qualifying Offer continues to be a Qualifying Offer and either (A) the Special Meeting has not been convened on or prior to the last day of the Special Meeting Period (the “Outside Meeting Date”); or (B) if, at the Special Meeting at which a quorum is established, a majority of the shares of Common Stock outstanding as of the record date for the Special Meeting selected by the Board (excluding shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned by the Person making the Qualified Offer and such Person’s Related Persons) shall vote in favor of the Qualifying Offer Resolution, then the Qualifying Offer shall be exempt from the application of this Agreement in all respects to such Qualifying Offer as long as it remains a Qualifying Offer, such exemption to be effective on the Close of Business on (1) the Outside Meeting Date or (2) the date on which the results of the vote on the Qualifying Offer Resolution at the Special Meeting are certified as official by the appointed inspectors of election for the Special Meeting, as the case may be (the “Exemption Date”). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no action or vote by stockholders not in compliance with the provisions of this Section 23(c) shall serve to exempt any offer from the terms of this Agreement. Immediately upon the Close of Business on the Exemption Date, and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights with respect to the Qualifying Offer will terminate and, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the consummation of the Qualifying Offer shall not cause the offeror (or its Related Persons) to become an Acquiring Person; and the Rights shall immediately expire and have no further force and effect upon such consummation.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (i) the occurrence of a Section 11(a)(ii) Event and (ii) the close of business on the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the such redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of electing to redeem the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and thereafter the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the Rights Agent and the holders of the Rights in the manner set forth in Section 26; provided, however, provided that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventearlier of (i) the close of business on the tenth day following the Stock Acquisition Date, subject to extension by the Board of Directors as provided in Section 27 hereof, or (ii) the close of business on the Final Expiration Date, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.0001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock (based on the current market price of the Common Stock at the time of redemption) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice (including prompt notice thereof to the Rights Agent) of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a an initial redemption price of $.01 per Right, Right ("Redemption Price"). The Redemption Price shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price")hereof. The redemption of the Rights by the Board of Directors may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors of the Company ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (ab) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such 39 redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockShares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or Associates may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, and other than in connection with the purchase of Common Shares prior to the Distribution Date.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at its option, at any time prior to the Flip-In EventDistribution Date, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such redemption price, the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The Board of Directors may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price either in Common Shares (based on the current per share market value of the Common Shares at the time of redemption) or cash or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors, and the redemption of the Rights may shall be made effective at such time, time and on such the basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price For the purposes of this Section 23(a), the current market value of a Common Share shall be payablethe closing price of a Common Share (as determined pursuant to the second sentence of Section 11(d)) for the Trading Day immediately prior to the date of redemption pursuant to this Section 23. Notwithstanding anything in this Rights Agreement to the contrary, at the option Rights shall not be exercisable after the first occurrence of a Flip-In Event until such time as the Company, in cash, shares ’s right of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determineredemption has expired. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (aSection 23(a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), evidence of which shall have been filed with the Rights Agent) and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right so held. The Company shall promptly thereafter give public notice of any such redemption; , with prompt written notice to the Rights Agent (provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ), and, within ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for Common Shares; provided, however, that the Common Stockfailure to give, or any defect in, any of the foregoing notices shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Any notice which is mailed provided in the manner herein provided specified shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Prior to the Expiration Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventits option, redeem all but not less than all of the then then-outstanding Rights at a the Redemption Price at any time prior to the Close of Business on the Share Acquisition Date. Any such redemption price will be effective immediately upon the action of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the CompanyCompany ordering the same, in cash, shares unless such action of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determineof the Company expressly provides that such redemption will be effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such redemption will be effective in accordance with the provisions of such action of the Board of Directors of the Company). (b) Immediately upon the action effectiveness of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this as provided in Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption23(a), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall will be to receive the Redemption Price, without interest thereon. The Promptly after the effectiveness of the redemption of the Rights as provided in Section 23(a), the Company shall promptly will publicly announce such redemption and, within 10 calendar days thereafter, will give public notice of any such redemptionredemption to the holders of the then-outstanding Rights by mailing such notice to all such holders at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Company; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockRights. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall will be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such The notice of redemption shall mailed to the holders of Rights will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price in cash, Common Shares (based upon the current per share market price of the Common Shares (determined pursuant to Section 11(d)) at the time of redemption), or any other form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company (based upon the fair market value of such other consideration, determined by the Board of Directors of the Company in good faith) or any combination thereof. The Company may, at its option, combine the payment of the Redemption Price with any other payment being made concurrently to holders of Common Shares and, to the extent that any such other payment is discretionary, may reduce the amount thereof on account of the concurrent payment of the Redemption Price. If legal or contractual restrictions prevent the Company from paying the Redemption Price (in the form of consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors) at the time of redemption, the Company will pay the Redemption Price, without interest, promptly after such time as the Company ceases to be so prevented from paying the Redemption Price. (c) At any time following the Share Acquisition Date, the Board of Directors of the Company may relinquish the right to redeem the Rights under this Section 23 by duly adopting a resolution to that effect. Immediately upon adoption of such resolution, the rights of the Board of Directors of the Company to redeem the Rights will terminate without further action and without any notice. Promptly after adoption of such a resolution, the Company will publicly announce such action; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice will not affect the validity of the action of the Board of Directors of the Company.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, within its sole discretion, at any time prior before the Distribution Date (the “Redemption Period”) authorize the Company to the Flip-In Eventredeem all, redeem all but not less than all all, of the then then-outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 0.001 per Right, as such amount may be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (such redemption price, as adjusted, the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). Any such redemption will be effective immediately upon the action of the Board authorizing the same, unless such action of the Board expressly provides that such redemption will be effective at a subsequent time or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events (in which case such redemption will be effective in accordance with the provisions of such action of the Board). The redemption of the Rights by the Board pursuant to this paragraph (a) may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors may establish, in its sole discretion may establishdiscretion. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, Stock based on the Current Market Price or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineBoard. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of the Rights shall be to receive the Redemption PricePrice for each Right held. The Company shall promptly give give: (i) written notice to the Rights Agent of any such redemption; and (ii) public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall will not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 ten (10) days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption)Rights, the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then then-outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which that is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall will state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will shall be made. Neither the Company nor any of its Related Persons may redeem, acquire or purchase for value any Rights at any time in any manner other than that specifically set forth in this Section 23 or in Section 24 hereof, or other than in connection with the purchase of shares of Common Stock or the conversion or redemption of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation prior to the Distribution Date. (c) (i) In the event the Company receives a Qualifying Offer and the Board has not redeemed the outstanding Rights or exempted such Qualifying Offer from the terms of this Agreement or called a special meeting of stockholders for the purpose of voting on whether or not to exempt such Qualifying Offer from the terms of this Agreement, in each case, by the Close of Business on the date that is ninety (90) days following the commencement of such Qualifying Offer within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) under the Exchange Act (the “Board Evaluation Period”), the holders of record (or their duly authorized proxy) of ten percent (10%) or more of the shares of Common Stock of the Company then outstanding (excluding shares of Common Stock that are Beneficially Owned by the Person making the Qualifying Offer) (the “Requisite Percentage”) may submit to the Board, not earlier than ninety (90) days nor later than one hundred twenty (120) days following the commencement of such Qualifying Offer, a written demand complying with the terms of this Section 23(c) (the “Special Meeting Demand”) directing the Board to submit to a vote of stockholders at a special meeting of the stockholders of the Company (a “Special Meeting”) a resolution exempting such Qualifying Offer from the provisions of this Agreement (the “Qualifying Offer Resolution”). Any Special Meeting Demand must be: (A) delivered to the Corporate Secretary of the Company the principal executive offices of the Company; and (B) signed by the demanding stockholders (the “Demanding Stockholders”) or a duly authorized agent of the Demanding Stockholders.

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption PriceREDEMPTION PRICE"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; providedPROVIDED, howeverHOWEVER, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.

Redemption. (a) The Subject to the provisions of this Section 23, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Eventsuch time as any Person first becomes an Acquiring Person, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock splitsubdivision, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Price"). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Company may, at its option, pay the Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares Class A Ordinary Shares (based on the current market price of Common Stock, the Class A Ordinary Shares at the time of redemption) or such any other form of consideration as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors shall determineDirectors. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; providedPROVIDED, howeverHOWEVER, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common StockOrdinary Shares. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made. (c) Notwithstanding anything set forth in this Section 23 to the contrary, the Board of Directors may not redeem the Rights at any time after any Person shall have made an offer to acquire all or part of the Class A Ordinary Shares, during the pendency of such offer, unless at the same time such Person shall have made an offer to acquire the Equity Units or the Class B Ordinary Shares (or the Class C Ordinary Shares) for the same consideration (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors) and upon the same conditions per unit or per share as that offered in respect of a Class A Ordinary Share (less certain amounts due to the holders of a Class A Ordinary Share in respect of the Cumulative Dividend Amount (as defined in the Articles of Association of the Company) or the Liquidation Available Amount (as defined in the Articles of Association of the Company, as the case may be).

Redemption. (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time prior to the Flip-In Event, redeem all but not less than all the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $.01 .001 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring in respect of the Common Stock after the date hereof (the redemption price being hereinafter referred to as the "“Redemption Price"”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may establish. The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the option of the Company, in cash, shares of Common Stock, or such other form of consideration as the Board of Directors shall determine. (b) Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 23 (or at such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), and without any further action and without any notice, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights shall be to receive the Redemption Price. The Company shall promptly give public notice of any such redemption; provided, however, that the failure to give, or any defect in, any such notice shall not affect the validity of such redemption. Within 10 days after such action of the Board of Directors ordering the redemption of the Rights (or such later time as the Board of Directors may establish for the effectiveness of such redemption), the Company shall mail a notice of redemption to all the holders of the then outstanding Rights at their last addresses as they appear upon the registry books of the Rights Agent or, prior to the Distribution Date, on the registry books of the transfer agent for the Common Stock. Any notice which is mailed in the manner herein provided shall be deemed given, whether or not the holder receives the notice. Each such notice of redemption shall state the method by which the payment of the Redemption Price will be made.